CIVITAS GROUP RELEASES ASSESMENT ON THE NUCLEAR AND RADIOLOGICAL SECURITY MARKET
Washington, D.C. - July 19, 2007

Civitas Group llc today released a new market assessment of the U.S. nuclear and radiological security market.

Civitas estimates that for FY 2007, the total U.S. nuclear and radiological security market addressable by the private sector is approximately $2.4 billion, and the total addressable U.S. market over the next five years will be close to $13.5 billion. Key private sector opportunities will exist in the areas of next generation radiation sensors, integrated sensor systems, and the development of new and effective medical countermeasures to mitigate the health effects of nuclear and radiological attacks.

The scope of this analysis covers both domestic security (in the public and private sectors) and international assistance programs sponsored by the federal government. Key market sectors included in the analysis are:

• Radiation sensors;
• Accounting, tracking, and auditing systems for nuclear and radiological materials;
• Nuclear material disposition, reprocessing, and secure transport;
• On-site security systems and personnel for nuclear facilities;
• Attribution systems;
• Decontamination services and technologies;
• Medical countermeasures;
• Nuclear and radiological incident response planning, exercises, and training; and
• Personal protective equipment.

About the Civitas Group:
Civitas Group llc is a strategic advisory and investment firm serving the homeland and national security markets. Civitas Group clients include Fortune 100 firms, leading security services providers, leading defense and information technology companies, early stage companies with promising technologies, and private investment firms. In a rapidly evolving homeland and national security industry, Civitas helps its clients build and implement successful strategies and grow their businesses.

Civitas Group's investment operation provides capital directly in early and mid-stage companies with promising security-related technologies or services. Civitas concentrates its efforts on companies in which the firm can apply its significant market and business expertise to accelerate growth and build value.

The full report is available at Civitas Group llc's website at http://civitasgroup.com.