Eden Prairie, MN. – MTS Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: MTSC) a leading global supplier of high performance test systems and position sensors, is pleased to announce that the U.S. Attorney’s Office has signed the settlement agreement previously referenced in the Company’s July 31, 2012 press release. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has concluded its investigation, and this settlement resolves all civil and criminal liabilities. The $7.75 million settlement cost will be paid in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012.

About MTS Systems Corporation

MTS Systems Corporation is a leading global supplier of test systems and industrial position sensors. The Company’s testing hardware and software solutions help customers accelerate and improve their design, development, and manufacturing processes and are used for determining the mechanical behavior of materials, products, and structures. MTS’ high-performance position sensors provide controls for a variety of industrial and vehicular applications. MTS had 2,003 employees and revenue of $467 million for the fiscal year ended October 1, 2011. Additional information on MTS can be found on the worldwide web at https://www.mts.com