Takeover Notice and SPH Notice for Rakon Limited

Bourns, Inc. (Bourns) gives notice pursuant to Rule 41 of the Takeovers Code of its intention to make a full takeover offer for 100% of the fully paid ordinary shares in Rakon Limited. This notice is accompanied by; 1) Substantial product holder notice from Bourns in relation to lock-in agreements entered into with various Rakon shareholders. 2) Rule 22 report – to be treated as attached to the takeover notice 3) Explanatory letter from Bourns 4) Seven lock-in agreements and agreed form of takeover notice to be treated as attached to each such lock-in agreement.