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SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- July 20, 2006 --AMD (NYSE: AMD) today reported sales of $1.22 billion, operating income of $102 million, and net income of $89 million, or $0.18 per share, for the quarter ended July 2, 2006. These results include $18 million of employee stock-based compensation expense and a net gain of $10 million associated with Spansion LLC.’s repurchase of its 12.75 percent senior subordinated notes...
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SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- July 14, 2006 --AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced it is providing the Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team’s directors and riders with a more advanced, reliable and secure communication system in use throughout the twenty stage Tour de France. .
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SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA AND SINGAPORE -- July 13, 2006 --AMD (NYSE: AMD) announced that in June it began its first revenue shipments of AMD64 processors manufactured at Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing in Singapore. AMD and Chartered ramped 300mm production at Fab 7 in record time, hitting all major milestones and starting production at mature yields. Initial shipments out of Chartered consisted of microprocessors manufactured on 90nm process technology. The ramp of volume production at Chartered combined with recent announcements in Dresden shows that AMD will have the ability to intelligently scale and flex production in line with customer demand.
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SANTA CLARA, CA AND SUNNYVALE, CA -- July 11, 2006 --AMD (NYSE: AMD) and NVIDIA Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA), a worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies, today announced the results of an independent study testing the stability and performance of NVIDIA Business Platform systems based on the AMD Commercial Stable Image Platform (AMD CSIP) program versus comparable systems based on the Intel commercial PC Stable Image Platform Program. The results, reported by respected third-party testing firm VeriTest™, the testing service of Lionbridge (NASDAQ: LIOX), concluded that NVIDIA Business Platform systems are “as stable, if not more stable,” than competitive solutions.
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SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- July 6, 2006 --AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced that sales for the second quarter ended July 2, 2006 are expected to be approximately $1.215 billion - a 52 percent increase compared to the second quarter of 2005[1] and a nine percent decline compared to the first quarter of 2006. The company’s prior guidance for the second quarter anticipated overall sales to be flat to slightly down seasonally from the first quarter of 2006.
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DRESDEN, Germany -- June 28, 2006 --At the 21st International Supercomputer Conference today, AMD (NYSE: AMD) announced that several AMD Opteron™ processor-based systems are listed among the world’s highest-performing supercomputers, as determined by the TOP500 Organization (www.top500.org). The AMD Opteron processor, via its Direct Connect Architecture featuring HyperTransport™ technology, delivers superior performance and scalability for cluster and multiprocessor computing in commercial and research environments. These performance advantages are leading to increased market penetration across all sectors of the worldwide server market during the last three years, including such industries as financial services, energy, and digital media, as well as university and government installations.
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Full View / NID: 11154 / Submitted by: TACKtech Team
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SUNNYVALE, CALIF. -- June 26, 2006 --AMD (NYSE: AMD) announced today broad software developer support for its upcoming four-core, multi-socket enthusiast platform, codenamed 4x4. Leading software developers including Bioware, Cakewalk, Crytek, Havok, Irrational Games, Midway, NERO and Sony have been working on software applications and games to take advantage of multi-core processors and benefit from AMD’s Direct Connect Architecture.
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SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- June 14, 2006 --AMD (NYSE:AMD) announced today that AMD Opteron™ and AMD Athlon™ 64 processor based systems and AMD Turion™ 64 mobile technology have achieved YES Certification from Novell, further validating the company’s commitment to interoperability and customer-centric innovation. Novell YES Certification demonstrates the highest level of compatibility and interoperability with Novell products, including SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. The certification assures users that systems powered by AMD processors are compatible with SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and backed by support offerings from both Novell and AMD.
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Full View / NID: 11126 / Submitted by: TACKtech Team
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CUPERTINO, CALIF. AND SUNNYVALE, CALIF. -- June 13, 2006 --Raza Microelectronics, Inc. (RMI®), a worldwide leader in advanced semiconductor solutions for the next-generation Information Infrastructure, and AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced that the two companies have entered into a broad strategic relationship.
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Full View / NID: 10929 / Submitted by: TACKtech Team
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SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- June 6, 2006 --One year after its introduction to the market, the AMD Geode™ LX processor family continues to build momentum and industry demand. AMD (NYSE: AMD) launched low-power, high-performance AMD Geode LX processors at Computex 2005 to offer developers a smart choice for unique, full-featured devices, enabling extended functionality, small form factors and long battery life. The processor’s versatile, industry-standard x86 architecture allows developers to bring highly integrated solutions to market, meeting diverse needs.
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Full View / NID: 10812 / Submitted by: TACKtech Team
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SUNNYVALE, Calif. and SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- June 5, 2006 --AMD (NYSE: AMD) and Transmeta Corporation (NASDAQ:TMTA) today announced that they have entered into an exclusive agreement under which AMD will market and provide the recently announced specialized version of the Efficeon® microprocessor in emerging markets. The AMD Efficeon microprocessor was specifically designed by Transmeta to provide a secure hardware foundation for FlexGo, Microsoft Corp.’s new technology that enables pay-as-you-go and subscription computing models. The AMD Efficeon offers robust CPU level security that delivers asset protection in a product that is available today to meet the needs of the new business models enabled by Microsoft FlexGo.
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Full View / NID: 10811 / Submitted by: TACKtech Team
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SUNNYVALE, CALIF. -- June 1, 2006 --Building on its innovation leadership, partner support and customer success, AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced a wide breadth of initiatives targeted at extending its leadership across multiple facets of the computing ecosystem. AMD released details around its next-generation microprocessor architecture; system-level technology initiatives that are designed to enable greater interoperability and value-added design opportunities for partners using AMD platforms; and advances in AMD’s innovative manufacturing and process technologies. Additionally, AMD announced its plans for a new high-performance enthusiast platform. These announcements underscore AMD’s track record of and focus on delivering the right technologies at the right time for the market.
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Full View / NID: 10741 / Submitted by: TACKtech Team
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SUNNYVALE, CALIF. -- May 31, 2006 --AMD (NYSE: AMD) announced today the next milestone in digital entertainment with the AMD LIVE!™ PC — a full-featured, easy-to-use media center PC, designed to enable consumers to organize, distribute, share, and enjoy their content collection throughout the home and on the go. Leading OEMs including Acer, Alienware, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, Gateway, HP, Sahara, and Tsinghua Tongfang, as well as system builders in North America, Western Europe, and China, will have AMD LIVE! PCs, powered by the award-winning AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor, starting in June. The AMD LIVE! Entertainment Suite, a collection of services and applications designed to enhance the PC experience, is also available today at www.amdlive.com.
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Full View / NID: 10714 / Submitted by: TACKtech Team
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SUNNYVALE, CA -- May 30, 2006 --AMD (NYSE:AMD) today announced that it will hold its technology analyst meeting at approximately 8:30 a.m. PT (11:30 a.m. ET) on Thursday, June 1, 2006 at AMD Headquarters in Sunnyvale, CA. AMD Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Hector Ruiz and members of AMD’s management team will deliver key presentations regarding AMD’s microprocessor business. Forward-looking and other material information may be discussed during the presentations.
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BEIJING -- May 30, 2006 --Shenzhen Domain Network, Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD), and Huawei Technologies today announced the formation of a strategic collaboration to empower online gaming in China. The three companies will work together to support an online gaming network, brand communications, marketing and promotions.
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Full View / NID: 10696 / Submitted by: TACKtech Team
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SUNNYVALE and DRESDEN -- May 29, 2006 --AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced that it plans to expand its microprocessor manufacturing capacity over the next three years by adding additional 300 millimeter wafer production capabilities in Dresden through the implementation of three new projects. AMD’s newest fabrication facility will come online through a major transformation of the company’s existing Fab 30, which will be named Fab 38. The transition from 200mm to 300mm allows for more than twice as many processors on a wafer. In addition, AMD will also expand Fab 36’s existing 300mm capacity and build a new clean room facility to handle the site’s growing Bump and Test requirements, which is one of the final stages of the manufacturing process where wafers are prepared to be shipped for packaging. With plans to invest a total of US$2.5 billion in the Dresden expansion projects, AMD continues to aggressively scale its innovative manufacturing processes to meet growing customer needs.
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Full View / NID: 10695 / Submitted by: TACKtech Team
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SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- May 25, 2006 --AMD (NYSE: AMD) today unveiled new AMD branding for the race helmets used by Ferrari’s F1 drivers - seven-time F1 World Champion Michael Schumacher and Felipe Massa. To mark the occasion, AMD and the drivers will donate two autographed helmets to the Institute of Brain and Spinal Cord Disorders (Institut de cerveau et de la moelle épinière, or ICM) at the conclusion of the Monte Carlo Grand Prix, Sunday, May 28, 2006 ICM is an international project working to find cures for neurological conditions, psychiatric disorders, and brain and spinal cord trauma. The organization was founded through support from such legendary Formula One names as Michael Schumacher, Ferrari Director General Jean Todt, and FIA President Max Mosley.
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Full View / NID: 10637 / Submitted by: TACKtech Team
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SUNNYVALE, CALIF. -- May 23, 2006 --As part of AMD’s ongoing commitment to deliver leading technology for desktop PCs, AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the immediate availability of the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX-62 dual-core processor, the world’s ultimate processor for PC enthusiasts, and the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 5000+dual-core processor compatible with AMD’s new socket AM2 platform. Socket AM2 from AMD is designed to enable next-generation platform innovations such as AMD Virtualization and high-performance, unbuffered DDR2 memory to the award-winning AMD64 architecture. Additionally, socket AM2 streamlines the work for motherboard manufacturers, while reducing costs through economies of scale, which can provide better products and increase supply chain flexibility.
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Full View / NID: 10595 / Submitted by: TACKtech Team
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SEATTLE -- May 22, 2006 --AMD (NYSE: AMD) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) today announced an agreement to jointly support flexible business models for emerging markets powered by Microsoft® FlexGo™ technology. The initiative reflects both companies’ efforts to bring affordable access to technology to consumers around the world. At the 2006 Microsoft Windows® Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC) in Seattle, the companies stated their commitment to support the initiative through a pilot program that provides consumers the opportunity to purchase PCs through a combination of innovative technology and a pay-as-you-go computing model. Through the joint development that is underway between AMD and Microsoft, Microsoft’s FlexGo technology will also be incorporated within key AMD microprocessor products.
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Full View / NID: 10574 / Submitted by: TACKtech Team
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SUNNYVALE, CALIF. -- May 19, 2006 --AMD (NYSE: AMD) announced today that HP servers and workstations powered by AMD64 processors contributed significantly to the digital magic behind DreamWorks Animation’s (NYSE: DWA) comedy, “Over the Hedge,” which opens today.
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Full View / NID: 10545 / Submitted by: TACKtech Team
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