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Lexmark continued to take actions to enhance value for shareholders in 2015. In the fourth quarter, we
were pleased to reward our shareholders with Lexmark’s 17th consecutive quarterly dividend. Lexmark
paid dividends of nearly $90 million in 2015, and the company’s dividend yield ranks it among the top
10 percent of technology companies.
Strategic Alternatives Process Continues with Positive Interest
In October 2015, our Board of Directors announced the commencement of a process to explore
strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value. Lexmark has created significant value through
the series of actions that have helped transform the company; however, the Board also believed
that undertaking a full review of the company’s strategic alternatives, beyond the operational and
financial actions already underway, could unlock additional value for our shareholders. At this time,
the evaluation process is ongoing.
Our People Make the Difference
2016 will be our 25th year as Lexmark, and it will be a year of change. One thing that won’t change,
however, is Lexmark’s vision of Customers for Life. Over the course of the past 25 years, we’ve seen the
technological needs of our customers change, but we’ve never deviated from our vision.
As our company moves through 2016, our employees remain committed to the values that make this
company great — dedication to our customers, focus on delivering innovative and impactful technology
solutions, and making a difference in the communities where we live and work. These values drive all of
us at Lexmark, and they are the essence of what makes our company a great partner for our customers.
To our shareholders, our customers, our business partners and our employees, thank you for your
continued support.
Sincerely,
Paul Rooke,
Chairman and CEO
Lexmark International, Inc