Acer U.K. reaches second position in the notebook segment

The total PC market continued to grow during second quarter 2006 with an increase of 9,7% of worldwide shipments. Overall growth remained positive thanks to exceptional performance of emerging markets and to growing consumer demand.

Over 2Q 2006, Acer outpaced again its direct competitors by registering an increase of 35,7%, equivalent to more than 3 times the growth of the market itself (IDC preliminary data 2Q06)

"It is more and more evident that the more significant growths are registered on emerging countries where economic situation is dynamic in a lively way" comments Gianfranco Lanci, President Acer Inc.

In the EMEA Region, Acer consolidated its leadership in the notebook sector by posting a 22% annual growth rate (2Q05 vs 2Q06), strengthening its Top Ranking with a 19,1% market share in 2Q06 (Gartner data 2Q06).

"Our slim, efficient and dynamic organization is able to respond consistently to each and every needs" - continues Lanci - "and allows us to be competitive both on mature and emerging markets. On top, technology must be effortlessly functional and readily available for everyone. This is Acer's goal: breaking down the barriers between people and technology and have maintained this promise with the introduction of our innovative Acer Empowering Technology, and our constant successes the world across is clearly rewarding this strategy."

Acer U.K. posts excellent performance during the second quarter 2006 reaching second place in the notebook sector with 14,4% market share thanks to a 35,4% YoY growth.

"Acer's excellent results - states Semmy Levit, Acer UK Country Manager - "are also the result of its extremely efficient, streamlined and flexible organization which is particularly well suited to the EMEA market and manages to generate positive growth rates even when the overall economy is unfavorable".

"Different product lines up, digital convergence, mobility and specific resources dedicated to search and develop effective solutions" - continues Levit - "are among the reasons of our excellent results."

Strengthened by the resounding success of its coherent strategy of exclusively indirect sales and thanks to its channel partners and marketing activities, Acer has responded quickly to market signals and reacted swiftly to the needs of its clients by offering an ample range of products and services that satisfy each and every demand.