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LEXINGTON, Ky. - 05/16/2007
 
Bradesco Bank, the largest private bank in Brazil, recently signed a five-year contract to optimize its printing infrastructure with managed print services from Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK).

As part of the contract, Lexmark Global Services will manage Bradesco's entire printing fleet to help the bank focus on its core business. The contract includes equipment, consumables management, maintenance agreements and technical support for the bank's more than 3,000 branches across Brazil.

In addition, Lexmark is also helping Bradesco leverage Lexmark's laser multifunction technology and innovative workflow solutions to speed up paper-based processes and provide superior customer service.

"We are pleased to work with Bradesco Bank to manage its entire printing infrastructure and help it achieve significant cost savings and improvements to productivity," said Paul Rooke, Lexmark executive vice president and president of its Printing Solutions and Services Division.

About Lexmark
Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) provides businesses and consumers in more than 150 countries with a broad range of printing and imaging products, solutions and services that help them to be more productive. In 2006, Lexmark reported $5.1 billion in revenue. Learn how Lexmark can help you get more done at www.lexmark.com.

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