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Interlink Electronics, Inc., (NASDAQ: LINKE), a world leader in the development of intuitive interface solutions and technologies, and National Planning Holdings, Inc. (NPH), an affiliate of Jackson National Life(R), today announced the roll-out of NPH's new paperless policy application and order entry system. Utilizing Interlink's IntegriSign(TM) Signature Software Suite and ePad(TM) signature hardware, the NPH system allows representatives to capture electronic signatures on digital new account applications and investment product orders. When its roll-out is complete, NPH representatives across the U.S. will have access to this paperless system through the company's four broker dealers: INVEST Financial Corporation, Investment Centers of America, National Planning Corporation, and SII Investments, Inc. "Our new paperless account information system should help generate cost savings for NPH on capturing, processing, printing, storing or retrieving new account applications, investment orders and related documents," said NPH President Shawn Dreffein. "The implementation of e-signature technology from Interlink is a good example of our commitment to our representatives; it allows them to spend more time with clients focusing on meeting their financial needs and improves our service to the customer." "National Planning Holdings' document automation system utilizes the IntegriSign Signature Software Suite with ePad hardware to capture and bind biometrically-secure electronic signatures to digital policy applications and new business orders," said Rod Vesling, vice president of sales and marketing, Interlink Electronics, Inc. "The Web implementation of this system enables representatives to complete and sign account forms and new business orders electronically in real time. The NPH paperless system helps to ensure the precise distribution and timely approval of digital documents and policy applications. It could serve as a model for other financial services organizations utilizing teams of field personnel in sales or service roles." "Interlink continues to engage leading companies within the financial services industry to deploy e-signature-enabled document automation solutions," added Mr. Vesling. "We are pleased to partner with National Planning Holdings to help make paperless account and order entry a reality in their organization." About National Planning Holdings, Inc. Santa Monica, Calif.-based National Planning Holdings, Inc. (NPH) is a broker-dealer holding company and an affiliate of Lansing, Mich.-based Jackson National Life Insurance Company(R). NPH serves as the holding company for INVEST Financial Corporation, Investment Centers of America, National Planning Corporation, and SII Investments, Inc. Collectively, the NPH broker-dealer network has nearly 2,500 registered representatives. NPH and Jackson National Life are wholly owned by the United Kingdom's Prudential plc (NYSE: PUK), a company incorporated and with its principal place of business in the United Kingdom. Prudential plc is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential Financial, Inc., a company whose principal place of business is in the United States of America. About Interlink Electronics, Inc. Interlink Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:LINKE) is a world leader in the development of intuitive interface technologies and solutions for business and home applications. Creating today's interface standards, our business communications, e-transactions, home entertainment and specialty components businesses have established Interlink as the comprehensive source for branded and OEM solutions. Selected customers include Dell, HP/Compaq, InFocus, Microsoft, Mitsubishi, NEC, Sanyo, Sharp, Sony and Toshiba. Recognized worldwide for innovative interface technologies and solutions, Interlink Electronics, Inc. serves an international customer base from its corporate headquarters in Camarillo, California and offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong and China. The Company currently holds numerous patents on sensor technologies, e-signature technologies, wireless communication protocols and product design properties. See Interlink Electronics online at http://www.interlinkelectronics.com/ or in Japan at http://www.interlinkelec.co.jp/ This document contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The following are among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements: business conditions and growth in the electronics industry and general economies, both domestic and international; lower than expected customer orders; delays in receipt of orders or cancellation of orders; competitive factors, including increased competition, new product offerings by competitors and price pressures; the availability of third party parts and supplies at reasonable prices; changes in product mix; significant quarterly performance fluctuations due to the receipt of a significant portion of customer orders and product shipments in the last month of each quarter; and product shipment interruptions due to manufacturing problems. The forward-looking statements contained in this document regarding industry and revenue trends, industry product and technology acceptance, product mix and future business activities should be considered in light of these factors.