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LEXINGTON, Ky., April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 

• In-line revenue and EPS
• Strong gross profit margin, a first quarter record
• Free cash flow of $44 million
• Acquisitions strengthening Lexmark's position as an end-to-end solutions provider

Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2012.

"Our first quarter financial results were in line with guidance, reflecting growth in large workgroup hardware and core supplies," said Paul Rooke, Lexmark chairman and chief executive officer. "Also, managed print services and Perceptive Software continued to significantly outpace the market. Our performance in these high value strategic focus areas indicates we are making good progress as we continue to evolve our business mix.

"The addition of our compelling new line of smart devices for the mid-range color workgroup segment, and the acquisition of three more software companies further positions Lexmark as a key provider of business solutions.  Adding Brainware, ISYS and Nolij to our company enables us to integrate new content and process management technologies into our solutions portfolio," said Rooke. "We also remain committed to returning more than 50 percent of free cash flow, on average, to shareholders through share repurchase and a quarterly dividend consistent with our capital allocation framework."

First Quarter Results

GAAP revenue of $992 million includes $0.4 million of acquisition-related adjustments. Non-GAAP revenue of $993 million declined 4 percent compared with last year, which was at the high end of the guidance range.

GAAP earnings per share for the first quarter of 2012 were $0.84. Excluding $0.21 per share for restructuring-related and acquisition-related adjustments, earnings per share for the first quarter of 2012 would have been $1.05. GAAP earnings per share for the first quarter of 2011 were $1.04. Earnings per share for the first quarter of 2011 would have been $1.14 excluding $0.10 per share for restructuring-related and acquisition-related adjustments.

Hardware revenue and supplies revenue declined 9 percent and 4 percent, respectively. Software and Other revenue grew 10 percent, or 6 percent excluding acquisition-related adjustments. Core(1) revenue, which principally includes laser and business inkjet hardware and supplies, managed print services and software, grew 1 percent year to year while Legacy(1) revenue, which includes consumer inkjet hardware and supplies that the company is exiting, declined 34 percent. Lexmark's focus continues to be on growing the company's Core, as Legacy, which in the first quarter of 2012 represented about 11 percent of Lexmark's revenue, continues to become a less significant portion of the company's revenue mix.

Imaging Solutions and Services (ISS) revenue of $963 million declined 5 percent compared to the same period last year. Perceptive Software revenue was $30 million. Perceptive Software revenue excluding acquisition-related adjustments of $0.4 million was $30 million and grew 41 percent compared to the same period in 2011.

1Q12 GAAP results:

• Revenue was $992 million compared to $1.034 billion last year.
• Gross profit margin was 38.4 percent versus 37.6 percent in 2011.
• Operating expense was $292 million compared to $276 million last year. 
• Operating income margin of 9.0 percent includes $20 million pre-tax for restructuring-related and acquisition-related adjustments. Operating income margin in 2011 of 10.9 percent included $10 million for pre-tax restructuring-related and acquisition-related adjustments.
• Net earnings were $61 million compared to 2011 net earnings of $83 million.

1Q12 non-GAAP results, excluding restructuring-related and acquisition-related adjustments:

• Revenue would have been $993 million compared to $1.037 billion last year.
• Gross profit margin would have been 39.4 percent versus 38.2 percent in 2011.
• Operating expense would have been $282 million compared to $272 million last year.
• Operating income margin would have been 11.0 percent compared to 11.9 percent last year.
• Net earnings would have been $76 million compared to $91 million in 2011.

Continued Solid Execution of Lexmark's Capital Allocation Framework

Lexmark's overall capital allocation framework is to return more than 50 percent of free cash flow to shareholders, on average, through quarterly dividends and share repurchases while pursuing acquisitions that support the strengthening and growth of the company.

The company ended the quarter with $949 million in cash and current marketable securities. Net cash provided by operating activities was $92 million. Free cash flow was $44 million. Capital expenditures were $48 million. Depreciation and amortization was $62 million.

Lexmark paid a dividend of $0.25 per share totaling $18 million and repurchased $30 million, or 0.8 million of the company's shares during the quarter. The company's remaining share repurchase authorization was about $211 million at quarter end. Lexmark also acquired three software companies for a total of $212 million during the quarter.

Recent Acquisitions Advance Lexmark's Differentiated End-to-End Solutions

The methodical shift in Lexmark's focus and investments has strengthened the company's managed print services offerings and added new content and process technologies, positioning Lexmark as a key end-to-end solutions provider to businesses large and small.

During the quarter, Lexmark completed three software acquisitions, all of which are being integrated into Perceptive Software. The companies include:

• Brainware, a leading provider of intelligent data capture, strengthens Lexmark as a technology leader in business processes that require intelligent data capture and workflow solutions in industries including higher education, financial services, and healthcare.
• ISYS, a leader in high-performance enterprise and federated search and document filtering technology, which extends Lexmark's leadership position in surfacing critical content to the user in both structured and unstructured business processes. 
• Nolij, a prominent provider of Web-based imaging, document management and workflow solutions for the higher education market, which combined with Perceptive Software, provide a complete range of content management solutions to more than 700 higher education institutions.

Lexmark Announces New Innovative Smart Devices in Mid-Range Color Segment

Lexmark's innovative smart devices are a key vehicle in providing advanced features and unique bundles of end-to-end solutions to its customers. Workgroup users can depend on these high-caliber products for a wide range of needs – from printing vibrant, customer-facing collateral and signage to advanced scanning in order to streamline heavy, paper-based activities such as employee onboarding, invoice processing and other key business processes.

Last week, Lexmark announced two new families of color laser products that build upon the company's long-standing leadership and expertise in enterprise printing and imaging. The Lexmark X740 Series of color laser multifunction products (MFPs) and Lexmark C740 Series of color laser printers extend compelling solutions advancements to Lexmark's mid-range line of color workgroup devices, further strengthening the company's competitiveness in this important market segment. Highlights include intuitive 7-inch and 4.3-inch color touch screens that provide tablet-like navigation and the first and only color laser printer under $1,000 to offer a color touch screen user interface(2).

Lexmark Wins 5-Year, $50 Million MPS Agreement from USDA

Lexmark announced it has been awarded a five-year blanket purchase agreement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for an agency-wide managed print services (MPS) program. The agreement has an estimated $50 million value.

Based on Lexmark's leadership, security practices and operational execution in providing MPS to other government agencies and large, highly distributed organizations, the USDA is relying on Lexmark as a trusted supplier to deliver a thorough, customized output strategy that meets the wide array of needs across the agency spectrum.

Lexmark's MPS program is now available to all USDA agencies worldwide, allowing them to take advantage of Lexmark's complete MPS offerings from end to end, including professional services, output optimization, workflow solutions and business process transformation. This will enable the USDA to streamline business processes, increase its effectiveness in day-to-day operations and drive substantial cost savings across its highly distributed printing environments.

Looking Forward

In the second quarter of 2012, the company currently expects revenue to decline 7 to 9 percent year on year. GAAP earnings per share in the second quarter of 2012 are expected to be around $0.65 to $0.75, or $0.95 to $1.05 excluding $0.30 per share for restructuring-related and acquisition-related adjustments. GAAP earnings per share in the second quarter of 2011 were $1.27, or $1.36 excluding restructuring-related and acquisition-related adjustments.

Conference Call Today

The company will be hosting a conference call with securities analysts today at 8:30 a.m. (EDT). A live broadcast and a complete replay of this call can be accessed from Lexmark's investor relations website at http://investor.lexmark.com. If you are unable to connect to the Internet, you can access the call via telephone at 888-693-3477 (outside the U.S. by calling 973-582-2710) using access code 64989579.

Lexmark's earnings presentation slides, including reconciliations between GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures, will be available on Lexmark's investor relations website prior to the live broadcast.

About Lexmark

Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) provides businesses of all sizes with a broad range of printing and imaging products, software, solutions and services that help customers to print less and save more. Perceptive Software, a stand-alone software business within Lexmark, is a leading provider of process and content management software that helps organizations fuel greater operational efficiency. In 2011, Lexmark sold products in more than 170 countries and reported more than $4 billion in revenue.

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