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LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

• Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) today announced that approximately 98 percent of the shareholders of Sweden-based ReadSoft have accepted Lexmark's revised tender offer of Swedish Krona (SEK) 57.00 per share, as of Sept. 4. 
• The total consideration to be paid to acquire ReadSoft is approximately $251 million, net of cash acquired, which will be funded entirely with Lexmark's non U.S.-based cash.¹
• Now holding more than 90 percent of the shares in ReadSoft, Lexmark plans to request a compulsory purchase of the outstanding minority shares of the Swedish company.
• Settlement for the shares tendered prior to the Sept. 4 expiration date of Lexmark's tender offer is expected to begin around Sept. 11.

Supporting Quotes: 
"ReadSoft is a strong strategic fit for Lexmark, enabling Perceptive Software to significantly grow its software presence with additional document process automation capabilities and expand its footprint in Europe," said Paul Rooke, Lexmark chairman and chief executive officer. "We are pleased with the results from the offer and we can now look forward to taking the next steps toward integration of the company."

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^1. Tender offer is priced in Swedish Krona. The net price is based on 30,707,744 outstanding shares and includes payment for outstanding convertibles issued as part of ReadSoft's incentive programs for employees. Acquired cash and cash equivalents are as reported by ReadSoft at the end of the second quarter of 2014. The net price is based on the Swedish Krona currency exchange rate to the U.S. dollar as of September 5, 2014. Excludes transactions fees.

SOURCE Lexmark International, Inc.