The Carlyle Group, Partnering with J.H. Whitney & Co., Leads Acquisition of Authentix, Inc.
Investor Group Includes The Manti Group and Existing Management Authentix Positioned to Capitalize on the Rapid Growth of the Global Authentication Industry

Washington, D.C.; Dallas, TX -  April, 2008
Global private equity firm The Carlyle Group today announced that, along with private equity firm J.H. Whitney & Co., a group of existing investors that include Manti Resources, Inc., and Authentix’ existing management team, it has acquired Authentix, Inc., a company that develops and delivers an array of authentication and brand protection solutions in the banknote, consumer, medical device, oil and gas and pharmaceutical industries, as well as excise tax recovery solutions for national and state governments. The transaction closed on April 18, 2008. Financial terms were not disclosed.

A pioneer in the rapidly growing authentication industry, Authentix develops nanoscale-engineered markers, opto-electronic and nanophotonic detection devices and software that help its clients ensure the authenticity, integrity and safety of their products. Over the past five years, Authentix has recovered more than $5 billion in lost revenues for its clients, which include Fortune 500 companies and national governments. Authentix currently provides authentication services in 18 countries on five continents.

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