Syntax-Brillian has announced its intention to sell Vivitar, its brand of digital still and video cameras. Vivitar was acquired by Syntax-Brillian at the end of 2006. Vivitar are currently best-known for their extensive range of “affordable” and full-featured entry-level digital cameras. Apparently, all parties interested in pursuing a transaction with Vivitar should contact [email protected] ...

Syntax-Brillian Press Release

Syntax-Brillian Corporation Announces Intention To Sell Vivitar

Vivitar Excluded From Syntax-Brillian’s Chapter 11 Filing; Continues to Conduct Business as Usual

TEMPE, Ariz., Jul 08, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE)—Syntax-Brillian Corporation (NASDAQ:BRLC), a leading manufacturer and marketer of LCD HDTVs, digital cameras, and consumer electronics products, announced today that it has initiated a process for the sale of Vivitar, the Company’s brand of digital still and video cameras. The sale process will occur separately from Syntax-Brillian’s Chapter 11 filing announced today. Vivitar is excluded from the Chapter 11 filing and continues to conduct business as usual.

Syntax-Brillian has appointed KPMG Corporate Finance LLC to advise in the sale process.

The Company will have no further comment until the completion of the sale process.

Parties interested in pursuing a transaction with Vivitar should contact: [email protected]

About Syntax-Brillian Corporation
Syntax-Brillian Corporation (www.syntaxbrillian.com) is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of LCD HDTVs, digital cameras, and consumer electronics products. The Company’s lead products include its Olevia(TM) brand (www.Olevia.com) high-definition widescreen LCD televisions—one of the fastest growing global TV brands—and Vivitar brand (www.vivitar.com) digital still and video cameras. Syntax-Brillian has built an Asian supply chain coupled with an international manufacturing and distribution network to support worldwide retail sales channels and position the Company as a market leader in consumer digital entertainment products.

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