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Avocent Reports Record Second Quarter Revenue of $159.2 Million

[2008-7-22]

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"Avocent reported improved sales of branded and OEM productsin the second quarter of 2008 and continued sales growth inEuropean and Asian markets compared with the second quarter of lastyear," stated Edwin L. Harper, chairman of AvocentCorporation. "LANDesk sales rose 16% to $31.8 million due toincreased demand, higher contract renewal rates, and growth inaverage contract size. Our Management Systems sales increased 6%from the second quarter of last year due primarily to ongoingstrength in Asia and Europe and increased sales of our secureproducts in the U.S."

"Earlier this week, we announced that Mike Borman joinedAvocent as our new CEO. We believe he is superbly qualified forthis position based on his solid record in transformationalleadership roles at IBM. Under his leadership, we expect to betterleverage our existing products, markets, customer base, andcapabilities to accelerate our growth in IT Operations Managementand build long-term shareholder value," continued Mr. Harper.

Second Quarter Results

Second quarter 2008 operational income, which is income prior torestructuring costs, intangible amortization, and stock-basedcompensation expense, was $18.4 million, or $0.41 per dilutedshare, compared with operational income of $21.1 million, or $0.41per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2007. (See "Use ofNon-GAAP Financial Measures" discussion below.)

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