Optical security firm purchased

   JDS Uniphase (Nasdaq: JDSU), based in Milpitas, Calif., announced that it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Robbinsville-based American Bank Note Holographics, Inc. for approximately $138 million. ABNH originates, produces and markets holograms for security applications and is a supplier of optical security devices for the transaction card market. Following the close of the transaction, ABNH will become part of JDSU’s advanced optical technologies business segment.
   Under the terms of the agreement, JDSU will acquire ABNH for approximately $138 million in cash and JDSU stock, or $6.15 per ABNH share. ABNH holders will receive $5.15 of JDSU common stock and $1 of cash for each share of ABNH common stock. The transaction is expected to close in the quarter ending March 31, 2008, subject to receipt of regulatory and ABNH shareholder approvals. ABNH has approximately 110 employees.