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Lenovo Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2006/07 Results



    Lenovo Group today reported results for its fourth fiscal quarter
    and full year ended March 31, 2007. Consolidated revenue for the
    quarter rose 9 percent year over year to US$3.4 billion, driven by
    stronger performance in all geographies and product segments.

    During the fourth quarter, Lenovo's worldwide PC shipments grew
    more than 17%, well ahead of the industry average of approximately 11
    percent. Including the impact of restructuring, Lenovo reported
    pre-tax income of US$66 million and basic earnings per share of 0.70
    US cents, or 5.46 HK cents. The Company's gross profit margin for the
    fourth quarter reached 15.2 percent, a record for a quarter that
    reflected the full impact of the acquired business. Net cash reserves
    as of March 31, 2007, totaled US$946 million. Lenovo's board of
    directors has proposed a final dividend of 2.80 HK cents, or 0.36 US
    cents per share.

    "It was a solid quarter and strong fiscal year by any number of
    measures," said Lenovo's chairman, Yang Yuanqing. "Our performance
    confirms we have not only stabilized our business worldwide, but also
    that our focus on transactional business and emerging markets is
    beginning to reap very positive results. Lenovo posted gains in market
    share, revenue and profit in both the notebook and desktop segments as
    well as in all of our operating geographies, with the Americas
    business returning to profitability."

    "We have significantly improved our business performance, and now
    we must build on our momentum and strive to grow faster and more
    profitably than the industry by providing the best-engineered PCs
    available on the market today," said William J. Amelio, president and
    chief executive officer. "Our recently implemented strategic measures
    - to implement a transaction model globally, improve our supply chain
    efficiency, enhance our desktop competitiveness, and build the Lenovo
    brand - will move us swiftly toward closing the efficiency gap between
    Lenovo and our competitors. We will continue to combine cost
    competitiveness and efficient delivery capabilities with innovative
    products to drive increased market share."

    GEOGRAPHIC OVERVIEW

    -- Lenovo Greater China posted US$1.2 billion in consolidated
    revenue in the fourth fiscal quarter, up 13 percent, as the
    Company's growth in PC shipments outpaced the industry average
    for the Greater China market. Lenovo's performance in China
    was boosted by improved operational efficiency, a more
    flexible product mix and the development of additional
    value-added reseller partners to improve the coverage of
    certain vertical markets. The company's Greater China business
    accounted for 36 percent of total revenue in the quarter.

    -- The Americas accounted for US$997 million in consolidated
    revenue, or 29 percent of total revenue, driven by the
    completion of the transition of all sales coverage, along with
    initial signs of success from the roll-out of the transaction
    model into the U.S. Lenovo PC shipments in the Americas during
    the quarter increased 9 percent.

    -- In the Europe, Middle East and Africa region (EMEA), shipments
    increased 14% percent in the fourth fiscal quarter. For the
    same period, consolidated revenue totaled US$731 million, or
    21 percent of total revenue. Market demand in EMEA was driven
    primarily by strong performance in countries where Lenovo has
    rolled out its transaction model, supported by the growth in
    the consumer and small business segments, as well as emerging
    markets throughout the region.

    -- Shipments for the Asia Pacific business (excluding Greater
    China) increased 18 percent in the fourth fiscal quarter.
    Consolidated revenue in Asia Pacific totaled US$473 million in
    the fourth quarter, or 14 percent of total revenue.
    Performance was driven by expanded transactional business and
    the launch of Lenovo consumer products into the geography.

    PRODUCT OVERVIEW

    -- Lenovo's Notebook computers continued to be the largest
    contributor to total revenue. Notebook shipments in the fourth
    fiscal quarter were up 29 percent year over year, and
    consolidated revenue was US$1.9 billion, or 55 percent of
    total revenue for the quarter.

    -- In the fourth fiscal quarter, Lenovo's Desktop shipments rose
    11 percent year over year. Consolidated revenue was US$1.4
    billion in the quarter, or 41 percent of total revenue.

    -- Shipments of Lenovo's Mobile Handset business, conducted
    primarily in China, increased 12 percent in the fourth fiscal
    quarter, generating consolidated revenue of US$126 million, or
    4 percent of total revenue.

    FULL YEAR RESULTS

    For the 2006/07 fiscal year, consolidated revenue increased 10
    percent year over year to US$14.6 billion. Lenovo's PC shipments grew
    12 percent year over year, ahead of the industry average of 10
    percent. In the same period, pre-tax income (excluding restructuring)
    grew 29% to US$200 million. The Company's full-year gross profit
    margin reached an annual record 14.0%.

    Reflecting the impact of restructuring, Lenovo reported full-year
    profit attributable to shareholders of US$161 million and basic
    earnings per share for the 2006/07 fiscal year of 1.87 US cents (or
    14.61 HK cents) versus 0.25 US cents (or 1.95 HK cents) for the
    2005/06 fiscal year.

    About Lenovo Group Ltd.

    Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is dedicated to building the
    world's best-engineered personal computers. Lenovo's business model is
    built on innovation, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction,
    as well as a focus on investment in emerging markets. Formed by Lenovo
    Group's acquisition of the former IBM Personal Computing Division, the
    company develops, manufactures, and markets reliable, high-quality,
    secure, and easy-to-use technology products and services worldwide.
    Lenovo has major research centers in Yamato, Japan; Beijing, Shanghai
    and Shenzhen, China; and Raleigh, North Carolina. For more
    information, see www.lenovo.com.

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    LENOVO GROUP
    FINANCIAL SUMMARY
    For the fiscal quarter and year ended March 31, 2007

    (in $US millions, except per share data)

    Y/Y Y/Y
    Q4 Q4 % FY %
    06/07 05/06 CHG 06/07* CHG
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    Turnover $3,416 $3,125 9.3% $14,590 9.9%
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    Gross Profit 518 437 18.5% 2,037 9.6%
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    Operating Expenses (460) (456) (0.9%) (1,838) 1.6%
    ------------------------------- ---------------------- ---------------
    Other (Expense)/Income** (4) (21) 80.9% 1 N/A
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    Pre-Tax Income/(Loss) before
    restructuring cost 54 (40) N/A 200 29.0%
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    Net Restructuring Cost
    Reversed/(Cost) 12 (70) N/A (12) 82.9%
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    Pre-Tax Income/(Loss) 66 (110) N/A 188 122.0%
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    Profit/(Loss) Attributable to
    Shareholders 60 (116) N/A 161 625.5%
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    EPS (US cents)
    Basic 0.70 (1.30) N/A 1.87 640.4%
    Diluted 0.68 (1.29) N/A 1.84 644.0%
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    Dividend per share
    (HK cents) 2.80 2.80 --- 5.20 ---
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    EBITDA 117 32 265.6% 414 8.5%
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    * Included only 11 months of contribution from acquired IBM's personal
    computer business in FY2005/06 for comparison.

    ** Including finance income, finance cost and share of
    profits/(losses) of jointly controlled entities and associated
    companies.
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