Somerset International Group Reports Results for the Third Quarter Reflecting Successful Acquisition Strategy

• Press Release
• Source: Somerset International Group, Inc.
• On Tuesday November 18, 2008, 9:30 am EST

BEDMINSTER, NJ--(MARKET WIRE)--Nov 18, 2008 -- Somerset International Group, Inc. (OTC BB:SOSI.OB - News) (http://www.somersetinternational.com), a security technology holding company, reported the Company's financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008.

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Financial Highlights:

 
--  Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2008 were $1,137,618
    compared to revenues of $1,281,305 for the three months ended September 30,
    2007.  Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 increased to
    $3,662,551 from revenues of $2,399,370 for the nine months ended September
    30, 2007.

--  Gross margin increased to $738,308 or 64.9% of revenue for the three
    months ended September 30, 2008 from a gross margin of $485,422 or 37.9% of
    revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2007.  Gross margin for
    the nine months ended September 30, 2008 increased to $2,280,721 or 62.3%
    of revenue from a gross margin of $1,017,508 for the nine months ended
    September 30, 2007 or 42.4% of revenue.

--  The net loss attributable to common shareholders for the quarter was
    $369,669, or $0.02 per share, compared with $462,787, or $0.04 per share in
    last year's third quarter.  Net loss attributable to common shareholders
    for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 was $1,472,503, or $0.06 per
    share, compared with $1,154,622 or $0.14 per share for the nine months
    ended September 30, 2007.

Somerset's quarterly revenues can vary significantly depending upon the timing of delivery of customer projects. Accordingly, the revenues reported in any one quarter are not necessarily indicative of what full year results will be.

"Our results for the third quarter of 2008 and our year to date results reflect the contributions from our successful acquisitions of Meadowlands and Vanwell in June 2007 and Fire Control in October 2007," commented John X. Adiletta, President of Somerset. Mr. Adiletta concluded, "As part of our growth strategy, we remain focused on continuing to expand our portfolio of security technology companies through additional synergistic acquisitions. Our goal remains to expand our portfolio of companies, increasing cross-selling opportunities and operating efficiencies, and ultimately achieve profitability."

About Somerset International Group, Inc.

Somerset International Group, Inc. finds undervalued technology investments aligned around the exponential growth in concern and demand for security and the acquisition of profitable and near-term profitable private small- and medium-sized businesses that provide proprietary security products and solutions for people and enterprises -- from personal safety to information security. Additional information about the company is available at: http://www.somersetinternational.com.

About Secure System, Inc.

Secure System, Inc. provides personal alarm systems, wireless transmitters and receivers, and personal alarm locators. The company currently serves colleges and universities and medical and mental health facilities. Its products are also easily adaptable for office campuses, residential facilities, and correctional facilities. The system works by providing an individual with a wireless personal alarm locater with which they can summon help and be located by the pressing of a button. Additional information about the company is available at: http://www.securesysteminc.com.

About Meadowlands Fire, Safety, and Electrical Supply Co., Inc./Vanwell Electronics, Inc.

Meadowlands and Vanwell specialize in the distribution, sale, installation and maintenance of fire and security equipment and systems that include fire detection, video surveillance, and burglar alarm equipment. Meadowlands and Vanwell have similar product availability from distinct manufacturers. Vanwell exclusively distributes Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. products and Meadowlands distributes other brands of fire and security equipment. This affords the opportunity to provide a wide array of specified equipment with the flexibility to offer cost effective alternates when appropriate. The products encompass complete lines of fire, CCTV (closed circuit TV), communications and PA systems; services include maintenance contracts, monitoring services and system engineering. Additional information about the company is available at: http://www.meadowlandselectronics.com.

About Fire Control Electrical Systems, Inc.

Fire Control Electrical Systems, Inc. specializes in the distribution, sale, installation, and maintenance of Honeywell Life Safety fire and security equipment and systems that include fire detection, video surveillance, sound systems, and burglar alarm equipment. Additional information about the company is available at: http://www.firecontrols.com.

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Statements about our future expectations are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Federal Securities Laws, and are not guarantees of future performance. When used herein, the words "may," "will," "should," "anticipate," "believe," "appear," "intend," "plan," "expect," "estimate," "approximate," and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties inherent in our business, including those set forth under the caption "Risk Factors" in our most recent Registration Statement on Form SB-2 dated December 6, 2006 filed with the SEC and other filings with the SEC, and are subject to change at any time. Our actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement.

     Contact:
      
     Somerset International Group, Inc.
     John X. Adiletta
     908-719-8909
     info@somersetinternational.com