Sphere 3D Receives Second Unsolicited Proposal

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 19, 2016 -- Sphere 3D Corp.  (NASDAQ:ANY) (the “Company”), a containerization, virtualization, and data management solutions provider, today announced that it has received an unsolicited proposal for certain assets of the Company. This is a separate proposal from an earlier expression of interest submitted by a different third party, as previously announced by the Company.

The Company will evaluate these and other potential transactions that could seek to increase shareholder value. The Company views this second unsolicited proposal as a further indication of confidence in its business. At the appropriate time, the Company will retain financial advisors to provide valuation and other guidance.

 As the Company reviews the proposals, it remains focused on executing its strategic plan and achieving profitability.

About Sphere 3D
Sphere 3D Corp. (NASDAQ:ANY) delivers data management, and desktop and application virtualization solutions via hybrid Cloud, Cloud and on-premise implementations through its global reseller network.  Sphere 3D, along with its wholly-owned subsidiaries Overland Storage and Tandberg Data, has a strong portfolio of brands including Glassware 2.0™, NEO®, RDX®, SnapCLOUD™, SnapServer®, SnapSync™ and V3®.  For more information, visit www.sphere3d.com. Follow us on Twitter @Sphere3D, @overlandstorage, and @tandbergdata

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