Richardson, Texas -- May 16, 1996 -- Cyrix Corporation (NASDAQ: CYRX) today announced an expansion of its relationship with IBM Microelectronics. In addition to the wafer capacity made available through 1999 by an April, 1994 agreement signed by the two parties, IBM will provide Cyrix with additional wafer capacity on a foundry basis through December 1997.
Cyrix Corporation, headquartered in Richardson, Texas, is a leading supplier of high-performance processors and systems 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 was recently recognized for its performance with awards from a number of publications, including Byte Magazine�s Best Technology at CeBIT�96, PC Week�s Corporate IT Excellence Award and Windows Sources� Stellar Award.
Forward-looking statements contained in this release involve risks relative to reliance on third-parties, product development, delays in product introductions, market demand and acceptance, changing economic conditions, competition, rapidly-changing technology and other risks detailed in the Company�s SEC filings. These filings can be obtained free-of-charge by contacting Cyrix Investor Relations, toll-free at (800) GO-CYRIX, ext. 8238.