MRV Board Authorizes $10 Million Share Repurchase Plan

CHATSWORTH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar. 15, 2016– MRV Communications (NASDAQ: MRVC), a provider of innovative solutions to service providers and data center operators, announced MRV’s Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program for up to $10 million.

The stock repurchase program will be operated in accordance with the requirements of Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). In connection therewith, MRV is entering into a stock repurchase plan under Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act to facilitate the repurchase of its Common Stock. Purchases of Common Stock will be subject to terms set forth in the Rule 10b5-1 plan and certain price, volume and timing constraints. Accordingly, there can be no assurance as to how many shares will be purchased.

The plan expires on March 10, 2017 or may be suspended or discontinued at any time, without prior notice. The funding for the repurchase is available from existing cash on hand. A plan under Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act allows a company to repurchase its shares at times when it otherwise might be prevented from doing so under insider trading laws or because of self-imposed trading blackout periods. A broker selected by MRV will have the authority under the terms and limitations specified in the plan to repurchase shares on MRV’s behalf in accordance with the terms of the plan.

About MRV Communications

MRV Communications (NASDAQ: MRVC) enables service providers and data center operators to make their networks smarter, faster and more efficient. MRV’s end-to-end portfolio includes innovative packet, optical and software platforms designed for flexibility and reliability. To learn more about MRV visit www.mrv.com and follow us on Twitter @MRVC.

Forward Looking Statements

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For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with MRV’s businesses, please refer to the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors” sections of MRV’s SEC filings, including, but not limited to its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, copies of which may be obtained by contacting MRV’s investor relations department or by visiting MRV’s website at http://www.mrv-corporate.com or the SEC’s EDGAR website at http://www.sec.gov.