Argyle Security Acquisition Corporation Stockholders Approve Merger with ISI Security Group.Company to Change Name to "Argyle Security, Inc." SAN ANTONIO, Texas “San Antonio” redirects here. For other uses, see San Antonio (disambiguation). San Antonio is the second most populous city in Texas, the third most populous metropolitan area in Texas, and is the seventh most populous city in the United States. As of the 2006 U.S. -- Argyle Security Acquisition Corporation (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :ARGL), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced that its stockholders approved the Company's previously announced proposed acquisition of ISI ISI International Sensitivity Index, see there Security Group, a solutions provider in the physical security industry. Stockholders also approved an amendment to Argyle Security Acquisition Corporation's Certificate of Incorporation certificate of incorporation n. some states issue a certificate to prove a corporation's existence upon the filing of Articles of Incorporation. In most states the Articles are sufficient proof. to change its name to "Argyle Security, Inc." Closing of the transaction is anticipated to occur on or about July 31, 2007. The acquisition was approved with 89.51% of shareholders voting in favor of the transaction. Bob Marbut, Chairman and Co-CEO of Argyle Security, stated, "We are very pleased to have completed this process with a high degree of investor approval. Going forward as an operating company operating company A business that engages in transactions with outsiders. , our goal is to establish Argyle Security as a leading global company in the rapidly growing security industry. We believe that ISI is the ideal first acquisition for our Company - offering solutions that capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. the opportunities emerging from digital convergence In the days of the first computers, transaction and company data were the first types of information digitized. Then came text, opening the world to word processing, followed by audio CDs and finally video. , new technologies and growing security market segments. Also, each of ISI's three operating subsidiaries An operating subsidiary is a business term frequently used within the United States railroad industry. In the case of a railroad, it refers to a company that is a subsidiary but operates with its own identity and rolling stock. has the capability to grow both organically and through acquisitions. It is our intention to support ISI fully in its growth strategy, as well as continuing to find appropriate additional acquisitions in today's fragmented global physical security industry." Sam Youngblood, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of ISI, commented, "ISI's business has continued to show positive momentum, with revenues up 42% year-to-date. This growth reflects solid execution and favorable industry dynamics, such as over-crowding of inmate populations, growth in detention facilities and increasing demand in the Commercial sector, among other factors. With a better financial footing and the support of the Argyle team, we are well-positioned to grow our market share, which should, ultimately, deliver increased value for our stockholders." For the three-months ended June 30, 2007, ISI generated revenues of $17.7 million, up 43% compared to $12.4 million in the year ago period. Year-to-date through the second quarter of 2007, ISI revenues were $36.6 million, versus $25.8 million in the first six-months of 2006. ISI's backlog(*) was $114 million as of June 30, 2007, up 76% from backlog of $65 million as of June 30, 2006, and up 11% from backlog of $103 million as of March 30, 2007. Ron Chaimovski, Vice-Chairman and Co-CEO of Argyle Security, added, "Our goal is to leverage ISI's expertise in the marketplace as we grow in the global security industry. The convergence and new technologies occurring in the security sector have resulted in greater demand for total solutions, and we believe ISI is well-positioned to address customers' evolving needs. Furthermore, we expect the combined strengths of our management team to help facilitate our expansion into both domestic and international markets." Stockholders also approved the Company's 2007 Omnibus omnibus: see bus. Incentive Compensation Plan. (*)After adjusting for intercompany eliminations, adjusted backlog was $94 million as of June 30, 2007, up 80% from backlog of $52 million as of June 30, 2006, and up 12% from backlog of $84 million as of March 30, 2007. About Argyle Security, Inc. Argyle Security was established as a special purpose acquisition corporation with the objective of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition or other business combination with an unidentified operating business in the security industry. Argyle Security's goal is to become a leading global company that provides solutions for the physical electronic security industry. Its channel focus will be Video Surveillance, Access Control, Perimeter/Outdoor Protection, Intrusion Protection, Fire Detection and Threat Analysis, serving selected commercial, governmental and residential markets. Argyle Security was co-founded by Messrs. Marbut and Chaimovski. In addition to Messrs. Marbut and Chaimovski, Argyle's founding Board of Directors includes Gen. Wesley K. Clark and Mr. John J. (Chip) Smith. About ISI Security Group ISI was founded in 1976. ISI is the parent company for three rapidly growing service and solution providers in the physical security industry: ISI Detention Contracting, Metroplex A metroplex is large metropolitan area containing several cities and their suburbs.[1] It is also sometimes used as an alternative to metropolis or megalopolis, which is a chain of continuous metropolitan areas. Control Systems ("MCS-Detention"), and Metroplex Commercial Fire and Security Alarms ("MCS-Commercial"). ISI Detention is one of the nation's largest providers of detention equipment products and service solutions. MCS-Detention and MCS-Commercial specialize in turnkey, electronic security systems for facilities that include unique engineering competencies and proprietary software products, which have security system integration capabilities as applied to the correctional facilities market as well as to commercial markets. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. 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