Apr 14, 2011

OSI Systems Begins Operations for Turn-Key Cargo Scanning Services for Puerto Rico Ports Authority

HAWTHORNE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSIS), a vertically-integrated provider of specialized electronic products for critical applications in the Security and Healthcare industries, today announced its security division, Rapiscan Systems, commenced operations of the container screening program at the Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Rapiscan's screening solution business, S2 Global, recently received official notice of the first site's completion and readiness which cleared the way for operations to begin.

Deepak Chopra, President and CEO of OSI Systems, stated: "We are excited about the launch of our Puerto Rico scanning operations. Commercial and government agencies continue to evaluate our screening-as-a-service model as an efficient alternative that reduces upfront capital investment and offers an innovative approach to handling ongoing maintenance and staffing requirements, while completing screening in a rapid manner."

Rapiscan's screening solution business provides screening and support services to inspect cargo traffic at locations including ports of entry, border crossings and transportation hubs. Expertly trained operators are deployed to provide customers with a turn-key solution to address inspection and security needs.

About OSI Systems, Inc.

OSI Systems, Inc. is a vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of specialized electronic systems and components for critical applications in the homeland security, healthcare, defense and aerospace industries. We combine more than 30 years of electronics engineering and manufacturing experience with offices and production facilities in more than a dozen countries to implement a strategy of expansion into selective end product markets. For more information on OSI Systems Inc. or any of its subsidiary companies, visit www.osi-systems.com. News Filter: OSIS-G

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements include information regarding the company's expectations, goals or intentions about the future, including the Company's contracts to provide solutions to the Security industry. The actual results may differ materially from those described in or implied by any forward-looking statement.

OSI Systems, Inc.
Ajay Vashishat
Vice President, Business Development
310-349-2237
avashishat@osi-systems.com

Source: OSI Systems, Inc.

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