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27.03.2008

Unterpremstaetten, Austria (March 27, 2008) — The Annual General
Meeting of austriamicrosystems (SWX: AMS), a leading worldwide
designer and manufacturer of high performance analog ICs for
communications, industry & medical and automotive applications, today
approved an authorisation for the company to buy back shares. This
authorisation enables the company to buy back austriamicrosystems
shares on the stock market within the coming 30 months up to a
maximum of 10% of the company´s paid-in capital. Separately, the
distribution of a dividend, based on a shareholder motion, for the
fiscal year 2007 of EUR 1.50 per share was approved. Payment of the
dividend will be effected within 10 days from the date of the Annual
General Meeting, details concerning the ex-dividend day and payment
day will be published separately. The other topics on the agenda were
also approved.

About austriamicrosystems austriamicrosystems is a leading designer
and manufacturer of high performance analog ICs, combining more than
25 years of analog design capabilities and system know-how with its
own state-of-the-art manufacturing and test facilities.
austriamicrosystems leverages its expertise in low power and high
accuracy to provide industry-leading customized and standard analog
products. Operating worldwide with more than 1,000 employees,
austriamicrosystems focuses on the areas of power management, sensors
& sensor interfaces, mobile entertainment and car access in its
markets Communications, Industry & Medical and Automotive,
complemented by its Full Service Foundry activities.
austriamicrosystems is listed on the SWX Swiss Exchange in Zurich
(ticker: AMS). For more information, please visit
www.austriamicrosystems.com.

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Further inquiry note:

Moritz M. Gmeiner

Director Investor Relations

Tel: +43 3136 500-5970

Fax: +43 3136 500-5420

Email: investor@austriamicrosystems.com

Branche: Technology
ISIN: AT0000920863
WKN: 632638
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