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Cyrix Reports First Quarter Results

6x86™ Achieving Market Acceptance, PC Systems Launched

Richardson, Texas -- April 18, 1996 -- Cyrix Corp. (NASDAQ: CYRX), a leading supplier of high-performance processors, today reported revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 1996 of $51.6 million, down 39 percent from the same period last year, but up from the $39.1 million posted in the fourth quarter of 1995. Net income was $2 million, or $0.10 per share, compared with $0.88 per share in the same period last year and a loss of $0.49 per share last quarter.

Net product sales of $49.2 million for the first quarter of 1996 decreased 30 percent compared with the $70.1 million reported for the same period last year, but increased 35 percent compared with $36.4 million reported in the prior quarter. Cyrix's gross profit margin as a percentage of net product sales for the first quarter was 47 percent, compared with 43 percent in the same period last year.

"Momentum is clearly building behind the discovery, adoption and sale of the 6x86 processor," said Jerry Rogers, Cyrix President and Chief Executive Officer. "With a growing number of PCs using the 6x86 available in the channel and exceptional press coverage and industry awards bestowed upon the product, we look forward to building on the quarter behind us."

"In recent weeks, we introduced the Cyrix personal computer, demonstrating the highest performance available on the desktop. Available in four models through the direct channel, the Cyrix PC and the advertising accompanying it will provide the type of exposure that we need to assist the continued adoption and recognition of the 6x86."

Cyrix Corporation, headquartered in Richardson, Texas, is a leading supplier of high-performance processors to the personal computer industry. Founded in 1988, the Company designs, manufactures and markets innovative, x86 software-compatible processors for the desktop and mobile computer markets. Cyrix is a publicly-held company traded on NASDAQ.

Forward-looking statements involve risks relative to market demand and acceptance, the impact of changing economic conditions, the impact of market peers and their products as well as risks concerning future technology and others detailed in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These filings can be obtained by contacting Cyrix Investor Relations.

Cyrix is a registered trademark and 6x86 processor is a trademark of Cyrix Corporation. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.


Consolidated Balance Sheet

(in thousands)

                                                         March 31,      December 31,
                                                           1996             1995
                                                      ------------------------------
Assets
Cash, cash equivalents and investments                 $  31,304        $  44,334
Accounts receivable, net                                  47,295           44,727
Inventories                                               22,037           12,274
Deferred taxes and other assets                           22,755           27,644
                                                       -----------------------------
Total current assets                                     123,391          128,979
Net property and equipment                                95,275           98,307
Prepayments for product purchases,
   less current portion                                   45,741           40,697
Deferred taxes and other assets                              772              802
                                                       -----------------------------
Total assets                                           $ 265,179        $ 268,785
                                                       =============================

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Accounts payable                                       $  20,738        $  15,239
Deferred income and distributor reserves                   7,578           15,526
Income taxes payable                                         370              536
Current maturities of long-term debt and
   capitalized lease obligations                          19,950           20,053
Other accrued expenses                                    10,811            9,113
                                                       -----------------------------
Current liabilities                                       59,447           60,467
Long-term debt, less current maturities                   57,006           62,325
                                                       -----------------------------
Total liabilities                                        116,453          122,792
Stockholders' equity                                     148,726          145,993
                                                       -----------------------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity             $ 265,179        $ 268,785
                                                       =============================


Consolidated Statements of Income

(in thousands, except for earnings per share)

                                        Quarter ended March 31,
                                             1996       1995
                                        ----------------------
Net product sales                        $  49,199  $  70,144
Royalty revenue                              2,407     15,000
                                        ----------------------
Net revenues                                51,606     85,144
Cost of sales                               26,279     40,067
                                        ----------------------
Gross margin                                25,327     45,077
Marketing, general and administrative       13,012     10,215
Research and development                     7,701      7,446
                                        ----------------------
Total operating expenses                    20,713     17,661
                                        ----------------------
Income from operations                       4,614     27,416
Net interest expense                         1,650        305
                                        ----------------------
Income before taxes                          2,964     27,111
Taxes on income                              1,008      9,626
                                        ----------------------
Net income                               $   1,956  $  17,485
                                        ======================
Net income per common and common
   equivalent share                          $0.10      $0.88
                                        ======================
Weighted average common and common
  equivalent shares outstanding             20,029     19,762


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