Opnext Once Again Ranked as Top Optical Component Supplier by Ovum-RHK; Vendor Scorecard Reports Opnext Positioned to Thrive

Business Wire, Feb 24, 2006

EATONTOWN, N.J. -- Opnext, Inc., a global leader in high-performance optical components, today announced it has once again received the highest overall ranking in Ovum-RHK's second Optical Components Vendor Scorecard, released earlier this month. Ovum-RHK is the premier research and advisory services firm assisting the world's leading telecommunications companies. The Scorecard, developed by Ovum-RHK to track twelve system vendors' satisfaction with the major optical components suppliers, also ranked Opnext the highest in satisfying product delivery and every future needs category.

The Scorecard reports that in meeting current needs, suppliers felt Opnext excelled in product quality and pricing, both considered top priorities among vendors. In meeting future needs, the company received high marks for innovation, breadth of offerings and industry leadership.

"In addition to offering good pricing for one of the best product portfolios in the industry, Opnext prides itself on meeting its customers current and future needs, while offering high-quality, innovative products," said Harry Bosco, Opnext President and CEO. "Ovum-RHKs second Scorecard further validates our position as a key player in the industry."

Scorecard Availability

The full Scorecard, including detailed reports on pricing, product breadth and quality, industry leadership, confidence in supplier and more is available through Ovum-RHK. For more information, visit www.ovum.com.

About Opnext

Opnext, Inc., pioneers the optical engines that light the world's fiber optic systems. A global leader in high-performance active optical components, Opnext offers the industry's most comprehensive optical components portfolio. Formed out of Hitachi, Opnext brings more than 30 years experience to the design, development and manufacture of high-performance components, and opto devices and subsystems that power today's access communications, backbone, metro, information and industrial markets. Opnext provides world-class customer service, and has been recognized with multiple service awards. For additional information, visit www.opnext.com.