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23.10.2006

Key financial data for the third quarter of 2006

Unterpremstaetten, Austria (October 23, 2006) — austriamicrosystems
(SWX: AMS), a leading global designer and manufacturer of analog ICs
for communications, industrial, medical and automotive applications,
grew revenues and earnings again in the third quarter of 2006, given
ongoing good demand for its analog semiconductor solutions from
Europe, North America and Asia. The third quarter of 2006 shows
strong increases in operating profit and net result, compared to last
year.

Consolidated group revenues for the third quarter 2006 reached EUR
49.8 million, an increase of 7% compared to the same quarter in 2005.
Gross margin increased by three percentage points to 48% from 45% in
the same period last year. Despite forward-looking R&D investments
for product platform developments based on recent design-wins, the
result from operations (EBIT) for the third quarter grew to EUR 8.2
million, an increase of 30% compared to EUR 6.3 million for the same
quarter last year (third quarter 2005 EBIT after restructuring
costs).

The net result for the third quarter increased by 32% to EUR 7.9
million from EUR 6.0 million in the same period last year. Basic
(diluted) earnings per share for the third quarter were CHF 1.14 /
EUR 0.72 (CHF 1.14 / EUR 0.72), strongly up from CHF 0.85 / EUR 0.54
(CHF 0.85 / EUR 0.54) in the same period last year. Total backlog
stood at EUR 65.1 million on September 30, 2006, up from EUR 60.7
million on September 30, 2005.

austriamicrosystems’ business continued to expand in the third
quarter. The company did, however, experience a delay in production
ramp-up by a major satellite radio customer which had a negative
impact on revenue and EBIT growth and was due to a FCC-related
regulatory issue that was resolved in the quarter. In other areas of
the communications market, austriamicrosystems was able to broaden
the number of future handset platforms employing its lighting
management solutions at previously announced leading mobile handset
manufacturers. The company’s mobile entertainment products continue
to be successful with a range of top tier media player vendors. In
the industrial and automotive markets austriamicrosystems sees
continuing good demand for its integrated IC solutions.

austriamicrosystems’ strategic focus on expanding its analog standard
product portfolio is becoming a key business driver across its target
markets. The previously announced expansion of production capacity in
the company’s 200mm wafer fab from 6,500 to 8,000 WSPM to support its
growth plans is advancing as planned; the additional capacity is
expected to be fully operational by the end of the first quarter
2007.

austriamicrosystems expects its business to continue to develop
positively and revenues and earnings to show a strong increase in the
fourth quarter of 2006. Due to the impact from delays in the
mentioned customer’s production ramp-up schedule, austriamicrosystems
anticipates full year revenue growth for 2006 to reach between 10 and
12.5%, based on current information.

Looking ahead to 2007, austriamicrosystems is confident about its
growth opportunities with already designed-in products as well as new
projects. austriamicrosystems therefore expects its full year revenue
growth rate for 2007 to be higher than 2006, accompanied by a further
meaningful increase in margins and earnings.

The complete third quarter report 2006 including detailed financial
information is available on austriamicrosystems’ website under
http://www.austriamicrosystems.com/08ir/report.htm

About austriamicrosystems austriamicrosystems is a leading designer
and manufacturer of high performance analog ICs, combining more than
25 years of analog design capabilities and system know-how with its
own state-of-the-art manufacturing and test facilities.
austriamicrosystems leverages its expertise in low power and high
accuracy to provide industry-leading customized and standard analog
products. Operating worldwide with more than 1,000 employees,
austriamicrosystems focuses on the areas of power management, sensors
& sensor interfaces, portable audio and car access in its markets
Communications, Industry & Medical and Automotive, complemented by
its Full Service Foundry activities. austriamicrosystems is listed on
the SWX Swiss Exchange in Zurich (ticker symbol: AMS). For more
information, please visit the web site at
www.austriamicrosystems.com.

end of announcement euro adhoc 23.10.2006 18:00:00
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Further inquiry note:
Moritz M. Gmeiner
Director Investor Relations
Tel: +43 3136 500-5970
Fax: +43 3136 500-5420
Email: investor@austriamicrosystems.com

Branche: Technology
ISIN: AT0000920863
WKN: 632638
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