Exhibit 2.1 ----------- [Letterhead of Candle Corporation] December 27, 1996 Robert D. Gordon Chairman, CEO & President Apertus Technologies, Inc. 7275 Flying Cloud Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Re: Letter Agreement Regarding Acquisition of the MQView...Letter Agreement Regarding Acquisition of the Mqview Business Unit • January 24th, 1997 • Apertus Technologies Inc • Computer communications equipment • California
