SUNNYVALE, Calif., September 12, 2011 – MIPS Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIPS), a leading provider of industry-standard processor architectures and cores for digital home, networking and mobile applications, today acknowledged the receipt of notice from Starboard Value LP (“Starboard”), which owns approximately 9.1% of the outstanding shares of MIPS, regarding its intent to nominate four candidates for election to the MIPS Board of Directors at the Company’s 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The Company noted that there are three seats up for election at the 2011 Annual Meeting.
The Company does not intend to make a recommendation on Starboard’s nominees at this time and will present its formal recommendation in its proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Compensation and Nominating Committee of the MIPS Board will follow MIPS’ policy and procedures for considering director candidates recommended by stockholders.
The Company issued the following statement:
MIPS Technologies’ Board of Directors and management team are committed to acting in the best interest of the Company and all MIPS stockholders. We have had an open dialogue with Starboard since we first became aware of their investment in the Company. MIPS’ Board is actively engaged in the strategy of the Company and is committed to building value for all stockholders.
MIPS has a leading position in the digital home, is strong in wired and wireless networking and is now expanding into mobile. The Company also has a valuable portfolio of more than 580 patent properties worldwide.
MIPS noted that its Board of Directors is comprised of seven highly qualified and experienced directors, six of whom are independent.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is providing legal counsel to MIPS.
