March 6, 2007 -- VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Sierra Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWIR, TSX: SW) announced today a definitive agreement to acquire AirLink Communications, Inc. (“AirLink”), a privately-held developer and supplier of high value fixed, portable and mobile wireless data solutions for industrial and public safety applications.

AirLink, founded in 1993, is located in Hayward, California and currently has 50 full time employees. The company has achieved solid growth with revenues of $24.8 million in 2006, compared to $19.8 million in 2005. AirLink had earnings from operations of $3.9 million in 2006 and gross margin of 44%. The company’s unaudited results are reported in US dollars and in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles.

“The acquisition of AirLink Communications is consistent with our strategy of renewing and strengthening our emphasis on higher gross margin products and solutions”, said Jason Cohenour, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sierra Wireless. “We believe that combining AirLink’s leading modem and software products business with our rugged MP product line creates a focused, well-positioned leader in the mobile and machine to machine (M2M) segments of our market. Furthermore, we believe that the business from these market segments has solid growth prospects and an attractive gross margin and operating margin profile. We view AirLink as an important strategic addition to our overall business.”

“By joining forces with Sierra Wireless, AirLink gains access to global distribution channels, leading edge wireless technology, large scale manufacturing and supply chain capabilities and working capital to drive future growth. We bring a multi-tiered suite of wireless connectivity devices powered by robust embedded software, a broad set of software tools and utilities for device management and strong working relationships with North American network operators, integrators and application providers”, said Andrew Berman, Chief Executive Officer of AirLink Communications. “We are enthusiastic about becoming the driving force behind Sierra Wireless’s Mobile and M2M business.”

Combination Rationale

The combination joins AirLink, a leading provider of fixed, portable and mobile wireless connectivity devices, embedded software and remote device management software, with Sierra Wireless, a leading provider of wide area wireless solutions for mobile computing. The combined entity is expected to be a leader in mobile computing as well as rugged, intelligent mobile and M2M connectivity solutions. The combination is expected to deliver significant benefits to both entities, including:

Combination Detail

Under the terms of the definitive agreement, Sierra Wireless will pay cash consideration of $10.0 million, subject to customary closing adjustments, and will issue approximately 1.3 million shares to the shareholders of AirLink. The value to be received by the AirLink shareholders will equal the cash consideration of $10.0 million, subject to customary closing adjustments, plus 1.3 million shares multiplied by the closing price of Sierra Wireless shares on the day of closing. As a result of the combination, AirLink shareholders will hold approximately 4.8% of the combined entity, based on the issued and outstanding shares.

Completion of the combination is expected by the end of June 2007 and is conditional upon, among other things, regulatory and AirLink shareholder approval. AirLink shareholders representing approximately 58% of outstanding shares have signed voting agreements in favor of the transaction.

Following closing, the business will be fully integrated under a single management team, comprised of both Sierra Wireless and AirLink personnel. The business will continue under the Sierra Wireless name, will be headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia and will be led by Jason Cohenour, President and Chief Executive Officer. Andrew Berman, AirLink’s CEO, will become the Senior Vice-President and General Manager of the Sierra Wireless “Mobile and M2M” business segment.

CIBC World Markets Inc. is serving as financial advisor to Sierra Wireless. Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP and Winston & Strawn LLP are serving as Sierra Wireless’ Canadian and U.S. counsel, respectively. Houlihan Lokey Howard and Zukin Capital, Inc. are serving as financial advisors to AirLink, along with North Point Advisors, which has provided a fairness opinion. DLA Piper US LLP is serving as U.S. counsel to AirLink.

Financial Guidance

Going forward, we expect the combination to increase our revenue, as well as bolster gross margin and earnings. We expect modest restructuring costs to be incurred during Q2 2007 and integration costs to be incurred by the combined entity during the remainder of 2007 and in Q1 of 2008. The combination is expected to be accretive to earnings by the end of the year, excluding integration costs.

We plan to provide quantitative guidance, including restructuring and integration costs for the second quarter of 2007 when we report Q1 2007 results on April 26, 2007.

About Sierra Wireless

Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR – TSX: SW) develops and markets wide area wireless solutions for mobile computing. The Sierra Wireless product portfolio includes the award-winning AirCard® line of wireless modems, embedded modules for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and the MP line of rugged, vehicle-mounted wireless modems. Sierra Wireless also offers professional services to OEM customers during product development, leveraging the company’s expertise in wireless design and integration to provide built-in wireless connectivity for notebook computers and other portable computing devices. Sierra Wireless is headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, with additional offices in Carlsbad, California, London, and Hong Kong. For more information about Sierra Wireless, please visit www.sierrawireless.com.

“AirCard” is a registered trademark and “AirCard Enabled” is a trademark of Sierra Wireless. Other product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

About AirLink Communications

AirLink Communications, Inc., founded in 1993, delivers award winning wireless data solutions that enable pervasive connectivity to fixed, portable and mobile assets. Its continued industry leadership is based on a proven ability to make wireless data solutions work. Powered by the robust embedded intelligence of ALEOS™ technology, AirLink’s multi-tiered product suite is versatile, reliable and broadly certified on major wireless networks throughout North America, making AirLink solutions ideal for a vast range of applications. These devices, together with AirLink’s comprehensive set of best-in-class tools and utilities, and strong working relationships with network operators, integrators and application providers, simplify the deployment and management of complex wireless solutions. For more information, please visit www.airlink.com.

Source: Sierra Wireless