Acer ranks second in preliminary total worldwide PC market ranking
Worldwide computer shipments better than expected in the third quarter

Manno, Switzerland (October 16, 2009) -- It is a confirmation: Acer reached second spot in worldwide PC market ranking, according to preliminary worldwide PC Vendor Unit Shipment.data related to third quarter 2009 released by analyst firm Gartner, Inc*.

Worldwide PC shipments showed a growth of 0.5% in 3Q09 compared to 3Q08 after three consecutive quarters of year-on-year shipment decline thanks to the consumer segment that continued to lead unit shipment growth.

In this scenario Acer shows a remarkable growth of 23.6% (3Q09 vs. 3Q08).

Last week, Acer Inc. also announced that consolidated revenues for the third quarter of 2009 should reach NT$167B (US$5.19B), representing approximately, 40% growth on-quarter or 5% growth on-year.

“A company grows and develops as long as its approach is flexible and shows that it is capable of adapting to volatile situations,” comments Gianfranco Lanci, President and CEO of Acer Inc. “We believe this outstanding result reflects the resiliency of our multi-brand strategy in a very challenging global economy. We well executed it and we were able to introduce in the market terrific products responding to precise customers’ needs. We will continue investments to further enhance product offerings and expand our customers’ satisfaction”

This ambition has taken shape over the years, adapting to user needs and evolving over time.

* Source: Gartner Press Release: “Gartner Says Worldwide PC Shipments Returned to Growth in Third Quarter of 2009”, October 14, 2009

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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. The Acer Group. employs more than 6,000 people worldwide. 2008 revenues reached US$16.65 billion.

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