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Draka Comteq Updated Press Release Regarding OFS Patent Litigation

Claremont, North Carolina USA - July 27, 2007

Draka Comteq America, Inc, a joint venture of Alcatel-Lucent and Draka Holding NV and a leading manufacturer of optical fiber, fiber optic cables, and copper communications cables, has now received and is in the process of reviewing documents relating to the lawsuit for alleged patent infringement filed against it in North Carolina Federal Court by Furukawa Electric North America ("FENA"), owner of OFS Fitel.  Draka Comteq America's formal response to the Complaint is due by August 16, 2007.

"Draka Comteq America's is an industry leader in the area of developing relevant intellectual property and as such, we take our position surrounding intellectual property, as well as our obligations as good corporate citizens, very seriously," stated Jacques Blanc, Chief Operating Officer for Draka Comteq America. "We are reviewing the papers served by Furukawa Electric North America with our technical people and our attorneys, and are confident that Draka Comteq America's will be found to be blameless in this proceeding.  Many of our customers have already reconfirmed their commitment to working with us and our products notwithstanding this lawsuit."   Mr. Blanc further stated "We are also studying products of OFS Fitel which we believe may violate patent rights of Draka Comteq America's, and may have to assert appropriate claims against FENA and its subsidiaries and related companies."   

About Draka Comteq

Draka Comteq provides optical fiber and cabling solutions for telecommunications carriers, utilities, installers and enterprises to deliver broadband services. A jointly owned company of Alcatel-Lucent and Draka,  Draka Comteq leverages its leadership in optical fiber technology, cabling solutions and applications expertise to bring value to its customers' broadband infrastructure.

Draka is a 97 year old wire and cable company engaged worldwide in providing innovative cabling solutions for a wide range of applications. A top five cabler worldwide, Draka focuses its solutions through:
?  Draka Comteq, providing communications cabling solutions.
?  Draka Cableteq, providing low-voltage and specialty cabling solutions.

For more information, visit Draka Comteq on the Internet: http://www.drakacomteq.us

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Draka Comteq Media Contact:
Tina Bryant
Phone  828.459.8772
Fax      828.459.8444
Tina.Bryant@draka.com