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DSP Group Announces Acquisition of BoneTone Communications
GlobeNewswire
2011-12-05

    Provides Unique Entry Into Mobile Market Through Unrivaled
               Voice and Audio Enhancement Products

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 5, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DSP Group(R), Inc.
(Nasdaq:DSPG), a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions
for converged communications at home, is pleased to announce today the
exercising of its option to acquire BoneTone Communications, a provider
of innovative chip solutions that redefine audio quality and voice
intelligibility in mobile devices and headsets. The acquisition
provides DSP Group with diversification and cutting-edge technology in
the promising and fast-growing mobile device market. BoneTone's
products are expected to generate revenues already in 2012.

BoneTone leverages unique signal-processing technologies that transform
inaudible voice calls into clear and comprehensive conversations, and
redefines the music-listening experience in mobile devices. Raising the
bar for mobile sound quality, BoneTone offers two groundbreaking chips.
HDClear(TM) is the only chip that completely removes background noise
for far end users. The chip can be embedded in mobile devices, as well
as in Bluetooth, corded and DECT headsets. HDMobileSurround(TM) enables
mobile phone, tablet and PC users, through the use of an advanced small
form-factor headset, to enjoy home theater-quality sound on the go
while gaming or watching movies.

DSP Group's acquisition of BoneTone, for a consideration of
approximately $10 million, comes two years after the companies entered
into a strategic partnership. Toward the end of 2009, DSP Group
acquired an equity stake in BoneTone that included a 24-month option to
purchase the company's remaining shares.

"The acquisition of BoneTone enables us to differentiate and expand our
product portfolio, as well as strengthen our leadership in converged
communications," said Ofer Elyakim, CEO of DSP Group. "By leveraging
our product development abilities, marketing infrastructure and broad
customer base, we expect BoneTone's innovative solutions to generate
growth in several areas. BoneTone's focus on the mobile phone industry
further opens the door to an expanding market with long-term growth
potential."

"BoneTone is excited to be part of DSP Group and its top-notch
professional team," said Dr. Arie Heiman, Chairman & CEO of BoneTone
Communications. "We are confident that the company's proven track
record, strategic strength and leadership position will help us
penetrate into diverse markets, and reach even higher levels of
achievement. After successfully collaborating with DSP Group over the
last two years, we look forward to playing a key role in its expansion
plans."

About BoneTone Communications

BoneTone Communications Ltd. is a provider of innovative IC solutions
that redefine audio quality and voice intelligibility in mobile devices
and headsets. Leveraging the Company's unique signal processing
technology and off-the-shelf bone conduction components, BoneTone
Communications improves voice call intelligibility and the
music-listening experience in mobile devices. BoneTone Communications'
HDClear(TM) chip removes all background noise for far end users to
ensure uninterrupted voice calls in both high-ambient indoor and
outdoor environments. The chip can be embedded in mobile devices, as
well as in Bluetooth, corded and DECT headsets. HDMobileSurround(TM)
enables mobile phone, tablet and PC users, through the use of an
advanced small form-factor headset, to enjoy home theater-quality sound
on the go while gaming or watching movies. BoneTone Communications'
full reference design also enables consumer electronics (CE)
manufacturers to cost-effectively develop new innovative products at
fast time to market. For more information, visit www.bonetone.com.

About DSP Group

DSP Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:DSPG) is a leading global provider of wireless
chipset solutions for converged communications at home. Delivering
system solutions that combine semiconductors and software with
reference designs, DSP Group enables consumer electronics (CE)
manufacturers to cost-effectively develop new revenue-generating
applications with fast time to market. At the forefront of
semiconductor innovation and operational excellence for over two
decades, and with a growing share of the wireless home telephony
market, DSP Group provides a broad portfolio of wireless chipsets
integrating DECT, Wi-Fi, PSTN and VoIP technologies with
state-of-the-art application processors. Enabling converged voice,
audio, video and data connectivity across diverse consumer products --
from cordless and VoIP phones to home gateways and connected multimedia
screens -- DSP Group proactively partners with CE manufacturers to
shape the future of converged communications at home. For more
information, visit www.dspg.com.

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CONTACT: Orly Garini-Dil
         DSP Group, Inc.
         Tel: +1-408-240-6839
         Email: orly.garini@dspg.com
         www.dspg.com
         
         Monica Maron
         Spicetree Communications
         Mobile: +972-54-5429529
         Email: monica.maron@spicetreecom.com



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