2008-04-21 23:50:23 -

www.qimonda.com/ - Infineon Technologies AG, Munich, today announced that it takes the next step in preparation for the planned disposal and resulting deconsolidation of its investment in Qimonda AG, Munich. As of March 31, 2008, the assets and liabilities of Qimonda are being reclassified into "Assets Held for Sale" in the consolidated balance sheet of Infineon. Following

this reclassification, and in contemplation of its planned deconsolidation, the carrying amount of the investment in Qimonda was reduced to its market value determined on a held-for-sale basis. The accounting by Infineon for its investment in Qimonda has no direct impact on Qimonda's financial reporting.

Independent of Infineon's reclassification of its investment in Qimonda to "Assets Held for Sale", Qimonda has, in accordance with the accounting principles applicable to it, assessed its own assets for recoverability of their carrying values. This assessment is based on the expected future use of the company's assets in its continuing operations and, among other factors, considers medium term developments and expectations in Qimonda's business. Based on the analysis performed, Qimonda concluded that the carrying amount of its pre-existing goodwill is impaired and determined that all of its tangible and remaining intangible assets are not impaired. As a result, Qimonda will write off goodwill and charge other operating expense in the total amount of Euro 61 million as of March 31, 2008.

About Qimonda

Qimonda AG (NYSE: QI) is a leading global memory supplier with a broad diversified DRAM product portfolio. The company generated net sales of Euro 3.61 billion in its financial year 2007 and had approximately 13,500 employees worldwide. Qimonda has access to five 300mm manufacturing sites on three continents and operates six major R&D facilities. The company provides DRAM products for a wide variety of applications, including in the computing, infrastructure, graphics, mobile and consumer areas, using its power saving technologies and designs. Further information is available at www.qimonda.com.

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