Acer expects to meet Q408 forecasted operating margin despite lower revenue

TAIPEI, TAIWAN (January 9, 2009) -- Acer expects Q408 operating margin to be better or similar to Q308, while consolidated revenue has been impacted by overall market situation, with a negative growth with 5-10% compared to Q407.

In the current worldwide economic situation, even though most of the channels have been more cautious and less willing to carry inventory by year-end, Acer’s product demand has remained healthy and stable.

ROC GAAP No. 10 Inventories Regulation has no tangible influence on Acer Inc.

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About Acer
Since its founding in 1976, Acer has constantly pursued the goal of breaking the barriers between people and technology. Focused on marketing its brand-name IT products around the globe, Acer ranks as the world's No. 3  vendor for total PCs and No. 2 for notebooks, with the fastest growth among the top-five players. A profitable and sustainable Channel Business Model is instrumental to Acer's continued growth, while the successful mergers of Gateway and Packard Bell complete the company's global footprint by strengthening its presence in the U.S., and enhancing its strong position in Europe. Acer Inc. employs 5,000 people worldwide. 2007 revenues reached US$14.07 billion.

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