NYSE Welcomes Qimonda AG, Largest Non-US IPO At NYSE Year-To-Date - Leading DRAM Memory Products Provider Brings Roster Of NYSE-Listed German Companies To 17

The American Depositary Shares (ADSs) of Germany ’s Qimonda AG, a leading global provider of DRAM memory products, today began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “QI” after its successful initial public offering on the Exchange raised $546 million.

"In choosing to list on the New York Stock Exchange, Qimonda joins a family of the world's best companies which benefit from the highest measures of market quality, liquidity, and governance," said John A. Thain, CEO, NYSE Group, Inc. "We look forward to serving Qimonda and its stakeholders."

Qimonda AG was carved out of its former parent, Infineon Technologies AG, on May 1, 2006 . Qimonda’s ADSs were offered to institutional and retail investors in the U.S. and global institutions outside the U.S. Each ADR represents one ordinary share of Qimonda. The price range for the offering, which priced at the high end of expectations (TBD), had been US$16 to $18 per ADS. Qimonda expects to use the proceeds from the offering to finance investments in its manufacturing facilities and research and development.

"This is a historic day for Qimonda. We are very excited and proud to be listed at the New York Stock Exchange and we are looking forward to build a strong relationship with NYSE management," said Qimonda AG CEO, Kin Wah Loh.

The initial public offering by Qimonda brings the total number of German companies listed on the NYSE to 17, with a total global market capitalization of $600 billion. The majority of Germany ’s leading multinationals are listed on the NYSE, and as a result seven German companies are among the 100 largest NYSE-listed companies.

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About Qimonda
Qimonda AG, which was carved out from Infineon Technologies AG on May 1, 2006 , is a leading global producer of DRAM memory products. Qimonda is headquartered in Munich , Germany and has access to manufacturing sites on three continents. With a historical emphasis on PC and server products, the company is now focusing on products for graphics, mobile and consumer applications. Further information is available at www.qimonda.com.

About Infineon
Infineon Technologies AG, Munich , Germany , offers semiconductor and system solutions for automotive, industrial and multimarket sectors, for applications in communication, as well as memory products. With a global presence, Infineon operates through its subsidiaries in the US from San Jose , CA , in the Asia-Pacific region from Singapore and in Japan from Tokyo . In fiscal year 2005 (ending September), the company achieved sales of Euro 6.76 billion with about 36,400 employees worldwide. Infineon is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “IFX” and is included in the DAX index of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

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