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BenQ Corporation (“BenQ” or the “Company”) today announces that it has sold a 31.55% equity stake in the Company’s affiliate, Airoha Technology Corp. (“Airoha”), to MediaTek Inc.(“MediaTek”) for NT$606 million in cash. Following this transaction, MediaTek will become the single largest shareholder of Airoha.Airoha Technology Corp. is a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops and markets RF/mixed signal IC solutions for wireless applications. This strategic move will benefit BenQ, Airoha and MediaTek as the synergy it creates will provide a better platform for the development and integration of handset chipsets.

BenQ today announced its consolidated revenue for the month of November.  The company’s core business recorded sales of NT$ 11.9 billion.
       
Unit sales of projectors hit a record high again in November as the company recorded sales growth four quarters in a row.  “Projector strength is especially apparent in Europe and Asia Pacific,” according to Eric Ky Yu, BenQ’s Senior Vice President of Finance and Spokesperson.  BenQ projectors continued its strong performance in third quarter, ranking No. 1 in twelve markets, including Germany, according to DTC Worldwide, a leading market research firm.
    
BenQ is moving ahead with its organizational re-alignment as previously announced.  With BenQ’s handset business, “we plan to continue making adjustments to headcount and capacity,” continued Mr. Yu, and additionally, following the announced re-alignment of the company’s Integrated Manufacturing Services（IMS）business, “customers have responded quite favorably as evidenced by BenQ’s recent customers wins.”
       
For purposes of improving the company’s balance sheet and financial structure, BenQ’s board of directors convened today to approve a proposed issuance of unsecured bonds exchangeable into shares of AU Optronics and NT$5 billion in syndication financing.

What a night for our partner teams in the UEFA Champions League! Both clubs sponsored by BenQ-Siemens landed convincing victories on game day two of this year’s tournament. German champions Bayern Munich won their away match at Inter Milan with 2-0. They now lead Group B with 6 points and a stellar 6-0 goal count. Looks like our partner team Munich could move into the elimination stage of the tournament once again.

The other BenQ-Siemens team in the competition – Real Madrid completely crushed their opponent Dynamo Kiev 5-1. Star strikers Ruud von Nistelrooy and Raul scored two goals each and Reyes added another for the Spanish side. If you want to predict Real Madrid’s upcoming games in the Spanish Primera Division or the Champions League and win exciting prizes, just follow the link to our big guessing game!

The BenQ-Siemens E71 is a shapely design mobile of the special kind: Its contours invite the user to touch it. The harmonious proportions without any sharp edges seem to caress the hand. The design idea was inspired by naturally fluid forms and took its cue from the elements: The round, soft design of the BenQ-Siemens E71 was modeled on fluid, floating metal. In accordance with this, a unique surface material was chosen for the E71: Thanks to an innovative non-stick coating of the color variant “Dark Silver”, fingerprints on the glossy surface are kept to a minimum. No matter how often you touch and handle this mobile, the high-gloss surface in a precious metallic finish remains radiant.The BenQ-Siemens E71 features not only exceptionally harmonious design but also high-value technology. An MP3 player offers mobile music entertainment, and the internal memory can be extended with interchangeable Micro-SD cards. Furthermore, an integrated FM radio allows you to enjoy even more music variety or the latest news while on the go. Data can be downloaded thanks to EDGE (depending on operator) in no time. The battery provides you with up to 400 minutes of listening pleasure thanks to the stereo headset included in delivery. Music and data can be transferred effortlessly between the mobile and your PC with the stylish SyncStation DSC-100 which also functions as a charger. If you want to share your favorite songs with friends, just plug the BenQ-Siemens E71 into your stereo system with the Music Cable IHM-100 whose power supply unit also works as a charger.

Spontaneous snapshots are a breeze with the E71 thanks to the integrated 1.3 megapixel camera with 5x digital zoom. The versatile mobile also records and plays video sequences in mpeg4 format. The brilliant QVGA display (262.144 colors, 320 x 240 pixels) provides outstanding visual impressions.

The harmonic design corresponds perfectly to the comfortable handling of the BenQ-Siemens E71. The keys are only slightly elevated beyond the smooth surface yet provide precise pressure. A central 5-way navigation key together with a clearly arranged user menu make the E71 easy and intuitive to use. Apart from a practical organizer for appointments, tasks and notes, the E71 also has a moon calendar, alarm clock and currency calculator on board, making this mobile your reliable everyday companion. Furthermore, the E71 doubles as a dictating machine, and the preinstalled games Sudoku and “Ice Age 2” offer fun and entertainment for every age group.

A wide range of original accessories is available for the BenQ-Siemens E71, such as the Car Kit Bluetooth Portable HKW-700 which offers an innovative plug-and-play solution for your car with an integrated display and access to numbers and calling lists stored in the mobile.

With the BenQ-Siemens E71, BenQ Mobile expands its portfolio of products featuring outstanding design and innovative high-quality materials. The E71 will be available in the color variants “Dark Silver” and “Onyx Black” from September 2006 in Europe and Latin America, and from November 2006 in Asia . Prices will be determined locally.