STLW Stratos Intl (MM)

Stratos International Recognized for Improved Corporate Governance CHICAGO, May 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stratos International, Inc. (NASDAQ:STLW) announced the results of the Institutional Shareholder Service's Corporate Governance Quotient ("CGQ"). Stratos' CGQ as of May 1, 2005 is better than 78% of Russell 3000 companies and 84% of Technology Hardware & Equipment companies. This CGQ rating reflects a substantial recent improvement due to numerous actions taken by the board of directors and management to improve Stratos' corporate governance practices. Earlier this year, the board of directors received the support of Stratos' stockholders to reduce the percentage of stockholders required to amend the company's charter and bylaws from 80% to a simple majority. In addition, shareholders approved four other amendments to the company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation designed to improve shareholder rights, including the elimination of a staggered board. "The recognition of a significant improvement in this score for Stratos is a reflection of the hard work on our part to be more open and transparent in our relationship with our investors," said Andy Harris, President and Chief Executive Officer. ABOUT STRATOS INTERNATIONAL Stratos International, Inc. is a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of active and passive optical, optoelectronic, RF and Microwave components, subsystems and interconnect products used in telecom, enterprise, military and video markets. Stratos has a rich history of optical and mechanical packaging expertise and has been a pioneer in developing several optical devices using innovative form factors for telecom, datacom and harsh environment applications. This expertise, coupled with several strategic acquisitions, has allowed the Company to amass a broad range of products and build a strong IP portfolio of more than 100 patents. The Company is a market leader in several niches including specialty optical products such as RJ and low rider transceivers, Media Interface Adapters, flex circuits, as well as high performance RF and microwave coax and triax interconnect products. The Company currently serves more than 400 active customers in telecom, military and video markets. For additional information, contact Jim Tournier, Director of Finance & Investor Relations at (708) 457-2645, or email at . Website: http://www.stratoslightwave.com/ . DATASOURCE: Stratos International, Inc. CONTACT: Jim Tournier, Director of Finance & Investor Relations of Stratos International, Inc., +1-708-457-2645, Web site: http://www.stratoslightwave.com/

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