AMD & ATI: A Processing Powerhouse

On July 24, 2006, AMD and ATI announced a plan to join forces, in a transaction that will combine AMD’s technology leadership in microprocessors with ATI’s strengths in graphics, chipsets and consumer electronics. The result is a processing powerhouse: a new competitor, better equipped to drive growth, innovation and choice for its customers in commercial and mobile computing segments and in rapidly-growing consumer electronics segments. The transaction, valued at US $5.4 billion, is expected to close in calendar Q4 2006 subject to approval by ATI shareholders, court approval, regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California with centers of excellence around the world, the new company will have a combined workforce of approximately 14,900 employees. This transaction breaks new ground for both companies and is expected to provide increased customer benefits in four key technology areas:

	Commercial Clients As a combined company, AMD and ATI will develop commercial platforms that deliver simplicity, stability, and manageability in graphics-rich and mobile environments.
	Mobile Computing As a combined company, AMD and ATI will advance mobile computing by delivering integrated platforms that are designed to extend battery life while optimizing graphics and media processing.
	Consumer Digital Media As a combined company, AMD and ATI will empower users to create and experience rich, immersive digital entertainment across multiple consumer devices, including PCs, handhelds, and digital televisions.
	High-Growth Markets As a combined company, AMD and ATI will deliver highly-integrated, low-cost, power-efficient solutions to meet the expanding demands of billions of new users in emerging markets.

AMD & ATI Merger Contact Information
If you would like to contact a member of AMD's or ATI’s Investor Relations or Public Relations team regarding the AMD & ATI merger you may do so by e-mail or telephone:

Zev Korman, Investor Relations
ATI Technologies Inc.
(905) 882-2600
zev@ati.com

Dave Erskine
Senior Manager, Public Relations, Corporate
ATI Technologies Inc.
(905) 882-2600
derskine@ati.com

Ruth Cotter
E-mail: Investor.Relations@amd.com
Tel: (408) 749-4000

Jo Albers
Tel: (512) 602-1000
E-mail: public.relations@amd.com

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