LSI Completes Sale of External Storage Systems Business to NetApp

MILPITAS, Calif. - LSI Corporation (NYSE: LSI) today announced that it has completed the sale of its external storage systems business to NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTAP) for $480 million in cash.

Under the terms of a definitive agreement announced on March 9, 2011, NetApp has purchased substantially all the assets of the LSI external storage systems business, which develops and delivers Engenio® external storage systems products and technology to a wide range of partners that provide storage solutions to end customers.

Proceeds from the sale are expected to fund purchases of the company’s common stock under its previously announced $750 million stock repurchase program.


Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on the current opinions and estimates of management. These statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause LSI’s actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, our ability to repurchase our common stock at prices we believe to be advantageous and general industry and market conditions. For additional information, see the documents filed by LSI with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and specifically the risk factors set forth in the company’s most recent reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q. LSI disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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LSI Corporation (NYSE: LSI) is a leading provider of innovative silicon and software technologies that enable products which seamlessly bring people, information and digital content together. The company offers a broad portfolio of capabilities and services including custom and standard product ICs, adapters and software that are trusted by the world’s best known brands to power leading solutions in the Storage and Networking markets. More information is available at www.lsi.com.