Cyrix
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Cyrix Reports Fourth Quarter Results

Richardson, Texas -- January 16, 1997 -- Cyrix Corporation (NASDAQ: CYRX) a leading supplier of high-performance processors, today reported revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 1996 of $72.1 million, up 84 percent from the $39.1 million reported in the same period last year. The Company recorded a net loss of $4.5 million for the quarter or a loss per share of 23 cents, compared with a net loss of $9.9 million or a loss per share of 49 cents for the same period last year.

Revenues for the year 1996 were $183.8 million, down from $228.0 million in 1995. The Company recorded a net loss of $25.9 million or $1.33 per share loss for the year, compared with net income of $15.6 million or earnings per share of 78 cents in 1995.

Jay Swent, Cyrix chief financial officer and acting chief executive officer, said, "The strong fourth quarter revenue performance demonstrates that our 6x86 products are now widely accepted in the marketplace. We made significant financial progress during the quarter. Most notably, we strengthened our balance sheet and ended the quarter with more than $87 million in cash and investments. This is nearly double last year's balance and will help us to fund further growth and to better support our customers. We were disappointed in the 1996 financial results, but we are excited by the new product portfolio we have developed for 1997. We plan to return to profitability in 1997 despite the challenges of a dynamic marketplace."

Cyrix Corporation

Cyrix Corporation, (http://www.cyrix.com), 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. The Cyrix 6x86 processor has been recognized for its performance with awards from a number of publications, including Byte Magazine�s Best Technology at CeBIT�96 and PC Week�s Corporate IT Excellence Award.

Any forward-looking statements in the above release involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ from the present anticipated results. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to the following: market demand and acceptance of our microprocessor products; the impact of changing economic conditions; product introductions; the verification of our microprocessor�s compatibility with industry-standard hardware and software; the maintenance of sufficient cash flow; reliance on third-parties; 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.


Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

                                                                December 31,
                                                           1996             1995
                                                      ------------------------------
Assets
Cash, cash equivalents and investments                 $  87,747        $  44,334
Accounts receivable, net                                  27,791           44,727
Inventories                                               24,432           12,273
Prepayment for product purchases                          20,471           13,333
Deferred taxes and other assets                           27,000           14,311
                                                       -----------------------------
Total current assets                                     187,441          128,978
Net property and equipment                                85,585           98,307
Prepayments for product purchases,
   less current portion                                   22,465           40,698
Other assets                                               3,851              802
                                                       -----------------------------
Total assets                                           $ 299,342        $ 268,785
                                                       =============================

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Accounts payable                                       $  17,504        $  15,239
Accrued expenses                                          12,699            9,113
Deferred income and distributor reserves                   3,399           15,526
Income taxes payable                                         377              536
Current maturities of long-term debt and
   capitalized lease obligations                           3,075           20,053
                                                       -----------------------------
Current liabilities                                       37,054           60,467
Long-term debt, less current maturities                    9,656           62,325
Deferred income taxes                                      3,206               --
5.5% convertible subordinated notes                      126,500               --
                                                       -----------------------------
Total liabilities                                        176,416          122,792
Stockholders' equity                                     122,926          145,993
                                                       -----------------------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity             $ 299,342        $ 268,785
                                                       =============================


Consolidated Statements of Income

(in thousands, except for earnings per share)

                                        Quarter ended Dec. 31,      Year ended Dec. 31,
                                            1996       1995           1996       1995
                                       ----------------------    ----------------------
Net product sales                       $  71,326  $  36,415      $ 177,101  $ 210,294
Royalty revenue                               732      2,644          6,724     17,718
                                       ----------------------    ----------------------
Net revenues                               72,058     39,059        183,825    228,012
Cost of sales                              56,875     36,101        131,453    142,063
                                       ----------------------    ----------------------
Gross margin                               15,183      2,958         52,372     85,949
                                       ----------------------    ----------------------
Marketing, general and administrative      12,250      9,963         53,102     39,099
Research and development                    7,802      7,235         32,371     29,115
                                       ----------------------    ----------------------
Total operating expenses                   20,052     17,198         85,473     68,214
                                       ----------------------    ----------------------
Income (loss) from operations              (4,869)   (14,240)       (33,101)    17,735
Income from litigation settlement              --         --          2,000     10,000
Net interest expense                       (2,070)    (1,388)        (7,398)    (3,959)
                                       ----------------------    ----------------------
Income before taxes and
   extraordinary item                      (6,939)   (15,628)       (38,499)    23,776
Income tax expense (benefit)               (2,489)    (5,704)       (13,699)     8,164
                                       ----------------------    ----------------------
Net income (loss) before
   extraordinary item                      (4,450)    (9,924)       (24,800)    15,612
Extraordinary loss from early
   extinguishment of debt                      --         --         (1,062)        --
                                       ----------------------    ----------------------
Net income (loss)                          (4,450)    (9,924)       (25,862)    15,612
                                       ======================    ======================

Net income (loss) per common and
   common equivalent share:
Income (loss) before extraordinary item    $(0.23)    $(0.49)        $(1.27)     $0.78
Extraordinary item                             --         --          (0.06)        --
                                       ----------------------    ----------------------
Net income (loss) per share                $(0.23)    $(0.49)        $(1.33)     $0.78
                                       ======================    ======================
Weighted average common and common
   equivalent shares outstanding           19,502     20,212         19,408     19,985
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