Third, your stockholders have been increasingly vocal about their desire for you to sell Ramtron.

FORBES: Cypress Makes Hostile $2.48/Shr Bid For Ramtron International

Second, since our offer Ramtron has had cumulative net losses of five cents per share.

FORBES: Cypress Makes Hostile $2.48/Shr Bid For Ramtron International

No such obligations will be imposed on either party unless and until a definitive agreement is signed by both Cypress and Ramtron.

FORBES: Cypress Makes Hostile $2.48/Shr Bid For Ramtron International

We believe that this all-cash transaction, which has been unanimously approved by our Board of Directors, is compelling for Ramtron and its stockholders.

FORBES: Cypress Makes Hostile $2.48/Shr Bid For Ramtron International

Ramtron did say that in consultation with financial and level advisors, it is exploring strategic alternatives, including potential joint ventures, the sale of the company or continuing with current growth plans.

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It has been about two years since I first approached you about a possible transaction between our two companies and over a year since we delivered a formal proposal to acquire Ramtron.

FORBES: Cypress Makes Hostile $2.48/Shr Bid For Ramtron International