Electro Rent Receives Preferred Supplier Award from L-3 Communications

One of Only Eight Companies to Receive Prestigious Award in 2011

VAN NUYS, Calif.--()--Electro Rent Corporation (NASDAQ:ELRC) today announced that it has been selected as one of eight recipients to receive a 2011 Preferred Supplier Award from L-3 Communications in recognition of the company’s ethical conduct, customer support and operational excellence.

Stringent program requirements for L-3’s Preferred Supplier initiative include a demonstrated commitment to ethics, compliance and business integrity, responsiveness to the needs of L-3 and its customers, quality of products and services, timely delivery and cost competitiveness.

“We are honored by L-3’s recognition of the services and capabilities we provide,” said Daniel Greenberg, Chairman and CEO of Electro Rent. “L-3 has been an outstanding business partner, and we look forward to continuing our relationship by consistently exceeding expectations through Electro Rent’s culture of reliability, flexibility and cost-effectiveness.”

About Electro Rent

Electro Rent Corporation (www.ElectroRent.com) is one of the largest global organizations devoted to the rental, leasing and sales of general purpose electronic test equipment, personal computers and servers.

About L-3

Headquartered in New York City, L-3 employs approximately 61,000 people worldwide and is a prime contractor in C3ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems, aircraft modernization and maintenance, and government services. L-3 is also a leading provider of a broad range of electronic systems used on military and commercial platforms. The company reported 2010 sales of $15.7 billion.

"Safe Harbor" Statement:

Except for the historical statements and discussions in this press release, the company’s statements above constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements, which include, but are not limited to, Electro Rent’s ability to exceed customer expectations, reflect Electro Rent’s management's current views with respect to future events and financial performance; however, you should not put undue reliance on these statements. When used, the words "future," "expect," "will," "continue," and other similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. The company believes its management's assumptions are reasonable; nonetheless, it is likely that at least some of these assumptions will not come true. Accordingly, Electro Rent’s actual results will probably differ from the outcomes contained in any forward-looking statement, and those differences could be material. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include, among others, those risks and uncertainties discussed in the company’s periodic reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q and in its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of the risks discussed, or any other risks, materialize, or should one or more of our underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, expected or projected. In light of the risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that any forward-looking statement will in fact prove to be correct. Electro Rent undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

Contacts

Electro Rent Corporation
Daniel Greenberg, Chairman and CEO
818-786-2525
or
PondelWilkinson Inc.
Roger Pondel/Laurie Berman
310-279-5980
investor@pondel.com

Release Summary

Electro Rent Corporation (NASDAQ:ELRC) today announced that it has been selected as one of eight recipients to receive a 2011 Preferred Supplier Award from L-3 Communications.

Contacts

Electro Rent Corporation
Daniel Greenberg, Chairman and CEO
818-786-2525
or
PondelWilkinson Inc.
Roger Pondel/Laurie Berman
310-279-5980
investor@pondel.com