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BEI Technologies, Inc. Announces Completion of OpticNet Distribution

22 November 2000

BEI Technologies, Inc. Announces Completion of OpticNet Distribution

    SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 22 BEI Technologies, Inc.
("the company") announced today the completion of the
distribution of the shares of OpticNet, Inc. (OpticNet) to shareholders of
record October 30, 2000, according to Charles Crocker, chairman and chief
executive officer.
    The mailing to shareholders on November 21, 2000 included the OpticNet
shares and an updated information statement.  The information statement is
also available on the company's web site http://www.bei-tech.com under "What's New"
and "Press Releases".
    BEI Technologies, Inc. is an established manufacturer of electronic
sensors, motors, actuators and motion control products used for factory and
office automation, medical equipment, military, aviation and space systems.
In addition, sales to manufacturers of transportation equipment including
automobiles, trucks and off-road equipment have become a significant addition
to the Company's business in recent years.  The Company's micromachined quartz
yaw rate sensors are being used in advanced vehicle stability control systems
and a significant increase in the production of those sensors has been in
progress since the middle of 1998.  BEI also manufactures electronic steering
wheel position sensors, seat-memory modules, throttle position and pressure
sensors and other devices used in automotive systems.  GyroChip is a
registered trademark of BEI Sensors & Systems Company, Inc.
    Except for historical information, this news release may be deemed to
contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties,
including statements with respect to timely development, acceptance and
pricing of new products; impact of competitive products and price; the ability
to manufacture products in sufficient volume on an efficient and timely basis;
general economic conditions as they affect the Company's customers, as well as
other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's reports to the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Form 10-K Annual
Report for fiscal 1999.

    CONTACT:  John LaBoskey, Senior Vice President/CFO of BEI Technologies,
Inc., 415-956-4477, or Web, http://www.bei-tech.com .