ATI receives $10 million line of credit from FINOVA.

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1, 1996--ATI (APAQ Technology Inc.), a major personal computer systems manufacturer headquartered in San Jose, is pleased to announce that it has received a $10 million credit facility from FINOVA Capital Corp.

"This financial support from FINOVA is indicative of the strong relationship between the two companies," said Michael Shabazian, President and CEO. "FINOVA continues to be a key partner in the growth and success of ATI."

ATI plans to roll out major distribution partners in the U.S. and open an East Coast office. "We are delighted," continued Shabazian, "with the strong confidence that FINOVA and our customers have granted us in allowing ATI to grow our business."

"FINOVA is pleased with its relationship with APAQ over the past year," said G. Alexander Cole, FINOVA Vice President-Credit. "We are looking forward to assisting the company in its continuing success."

ATI is a systems manufacturer founded in 1992 by Ming Hsu, Chairman and Chief Technical Officer. ATI builds desktop and minitower personal computers under the PacerTM logo and distributes these products through U.S. distributors and resellers. ATI is a privately held company located in San Jose. You may get further information about the company by accessing its Web page, http://www.APAQ.com.

CONTACT: ATI Systems

Susan Ostrow, 603/743-6700 (Media Contact)

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