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Electronics for Imaging, Inc. Announces Record Revenue
and Earnings for the Second Quarter of 1996


SAN MATEO, CALIF. (JULY 11, 1996) Electronics for Imaging, Inc. (NASDAQ:EFII), announced record financial results for its second quarter of 1996. Revenue for the second quarter was a record $69.0 million, up 54% from $44.8 million recorded in the second quarter last year, and up 8% from the first quarter of 1996. Net income increased 68%, to a record $13.9 million or $0.51 per share for the second quarter of 1996, compared to $8.3 million, or $0.31 per share for the same period last year.

For the six months ended June 30, 1996, revenue was $132.7 million compared to $85.2 million in the six month period a year earlier, a 56% increase. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 1996 increased 71% to $26.5 million, or $0.97 per share, compared to $15.5 million and $0.59 per share for the same period in 1995.

The company's balance sheet was further strengthened with cash and short term investments totaling $163.6 million, up $19.6 million from December 31, 1995. Total assets stood at $234.7 million.

"We are delighted with our twentieth consecutive quarter of revenue growth and the company's continued leadership in the short-run color printing marketplace," said Dan Avida, President and Chief Executive Officer. "For the high end of the color printing market, we announced a Fiery Color Server to drive the Xerox 40 page-per-minute color copier, broadening the use of our technology in production printing environments. On the desktop front, IBM selected the Fiery controller for its color laser printer, increasing EFI's presence in the corporate arena.

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About Electronics for Imaging

Electronics for Imaging, Inc. is the industry pioneer and market leader in products that enable high-quality color printing in short production runs. Fiery Color Servers incorporate hardware and software technologies that transform digital color copiers from all leading copier manufacturers into fast, high-quality networked color printers. Fiery XJe Controllers leverage these same technologies to increase the output speed and improve the print quality of desktop color laser printers.

Fiery Color Servers are installed around the world in leading corporations, advertising agencies, graphic design studios and print-for-pay businesses. Founded in 1989, the company has its headquarters in San Mateo, Calif. EFI employs approximately 300 people and has 22 worldwide sales offices. Its stock is traded on the NASDAQ national market system under the symbol EFII.

More information regarding Electronics for Imaging may be obtained by calling the company directly at (415) 286-8600, or through public sources, including the company's SEC filings. Electronics for Imaging may also be reached on the World Wide Web at http://www.efi.com.

EFI, the EFI logo, Fiery and the Fiery logo are trademarks registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Fiery XJ, Fiery XJe, Fiery Driven, the Fiery Driven logo, XJ RipChips, Rip-While-Print, Continuous Print, and Memory Multiplier are trademarks of Electronics for Imaging, Inc. All other terms and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, and are hereby acknowledged.

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Electronics for Imaging, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

Quarter EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,June 30,
1996199519961995
Revenue$ 69,046$ 44,798$132,695$ 85,162
Cost of revenue34,55522,39367,79842,789
34,49122,40564,89742,373
Operating expenses:
Research and development5,0912,9319,2465,740
Sales and marketing6,9835,97012,84311,505
General and administrative2,3871,7694,7533,361
14,46110,67026,84220,606
Income from operations20,03011,73538,05521,767
Other income1,6901,2133,3492,389
Income before income taxes21,72012,94841,40424,156
Provision for income taxes7,8194,66114,9068,696
Net income$ 13,901$ 8,287$ 26,498$ 15,460
Net income per share$ 0.51$ 0.31$ 0.97$ 0.59
Shares used in computing net income per share27,41326,35827,24226,274

Electronics for Imaging, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

June 30,December 31,
19961995
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents$ 26,503$ 46,006
Short-term investments137,11298,012
Accounts receivable39,58127,588
Inventories9,3727,809
Other current assets11,8478,173
Total current assets224,415187,588
Property and equipment8,7765,469
Other assets1,5291,412
Total assets$234,720$194,469
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable$ 18,146$ 10,630
Accrued liabilities13,55812,023
Income taxes payable9,7667,876
Total current liabilities41,47030,529
Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock--
Common stock254250
Additional paid-in-capital92,48789,679
Retained earnings100,50974,011
Total stockholders' equity193,250163,940
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$234,720$194,469

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For more information contact:
Dave Warner
Vice President, Finance
415-286-7221




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