Marvell pledges aid to victims of Sichuan earthquake, cyclone nargis

Santa Clara, Calif. (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL) today announced it will match employee donations with a company contribution of up to $1 million for victims of the disastrous Sichuan earthquake and the cyclone in Burma, also known as Myanmar. The Company, with close ties to and operations in China, expressed its deep concern for the two countries' citizens.

"Many of our employees are deeply worried about relatives and friends in China, and about the tragic effects of Cyclone Nargis," said Sehat Sutardja, Marvell CEO. "We have developed a plan to enable employees to make donations to the relief work in China and Burma, and we will match these donations with a company contribution up to $1 million. We send our thoughts and prayers to all those touched by these disasters."

Marvell has Asia-Pacific operations in China, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan.

About Marvell

Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL) is a leader in the development of storage, communications, and consumer silicon solutions. The company's diverse product portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller, wireless, and storage solutions that power the entire communications infrastructure including enterprise, metro, home, and storage networking. As used in this release, the terms "company" and "Marvell" refer to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries. For more information, visit http://www.marvell.com

Marvell(R) is a registered trademark of Marvell or its affiliates.

Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

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Tel: 408.242.0027
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Tel: 415.677.2714
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Entertainment: Tatweer to create world`s first Marvel Super Heroes theme park

Dubai, (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - Tatweer, a member of Dubai Holding, today announced a landmark deal with US-based Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: MVL), the creators of such globally renowned Super Heroes as Spider-Man, The X-Men, Iron Man, the Fantastic Four and The Incredible Hulk, to develop the region's first Super Heroes theme park at the world's largest leisure, tourism and entertainment destination.

Allocated within DUBAILAND (R), the Marvel Super Heroes theme park will be one of its key anchor projects. The design and conceptual master plan of this 4.5 million sq ft development has recently been finalized. The park, expected to welcome visitors in 2012, will provide families an ultimate destination with new and exciting rides that will enable them to re-live their childhood and interact with their beloved Super Hero characters.

Initiated by Tatweer, the Marvel Super Heroes theme park will further enhance and diversify the region's entertainment offerings, and spotlight Dubai's status as one of the world's most attractive tourism destinations.

Saeed Al Muntafiq, Executive Chairman, Tatweer, said: "We are delighted to welcome Marvel as our latest member in the distinctive DUBAILAND (R) portfolio. We are confident this landmark partnership will add further value to the exciting world-class offerings of DUBAILAND (R)."

David Maisel, Executive Vice President of Marvel Entertainment and Chairman, Marvel Studios, said: "We are privileged to be a part of the DUBAILAND (R) Destination, a unique entertainment experience that captures the world's best creative concepts. The launch of the Marvel Super Heroes theme park in Dubai will mark our entry into a region that promises tremendous growth potential for our brands."

Originally announced last year as a partnership between the Al Ahli group and Marvel Entertainment, Tatweer has now stepped in to oversee and take the development forward, and strategically manage its theme park portfolio.

Maisel added: "We are truly thankful to Al Ahli Group who was instrumental in starting the negotiations to bring the Marvel Super Heroes theme park concept to Dubai. The decision to move over to Tatweer's DUBAILAND is a strategic move aimed at positioning Marvel Super Heroes theme park in the world's most diverse leisure and entertainment destination."

The three billion sq feet Dubailand(R), a member of Tatweer, comprises projects that include DreamWorks Animation Park, Six Flags, HIT Entertainment, Universal Studios Dubailand(R), Global Village, and several projects including Dubai Sports City, Motor City, Dubai Outlet Mall, Al Sahra Desert Resort, Al Barari, The Polo and Equestrian Club, City of Arabia, Legends, Dubai Wheel and Falcon City of Wonders.

About MARVEL:

With a library of over 5,000 high-profile characters built over more than sixty years of comic book publishing, Marvel Entertainment, Inc. is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in licensing, entertainment (via Marvel Studios), publishing (via Marvel Comics) and toys, with emphasis on feature films, home DVD, consumer products, video games, action figures and role-playing toys, television and promotions. Marvel's strategy is to leverage its franchises in a growing array of opportunities around the world. For more information visit http://www.marvel.com.

Marvel and all related characters: TM & (c) 2008 Marvel Characters, Inc. Super Hero(es) is a co-owned registered trademark.

About DUBAILAND (R):

DUBAILAND(R), a member of Tatweer, is the world's most ambitious tourism, leisure and entertainment project, catering to the needs of the entire family. The unique 3 billion sq. ft. development has been designed to catalyze the position of Dubai as an international hub of family tourism, appealing to tourist segments across genders, age group, world regions and activity preferences. DUBAILAND(R) is projected to attract millions of tourists annually from around the world.

The diverse projects under DUBAILAND(R) include theme parks, eco-tourism projects, shopping malls, restaurants and residential units that are being developed by UAE, GCC and international investors.

A product of extraordinary vision, DUBAILAND(R) will be an attractive place to 'live, work and play' for the emirate's growing population, both as a leisure destination and an appropriate setting for business and entertainment development.

About Tatweer:

Launched in December 2005, Tatweer is one the region's most dynamic enterprises and a member of Dubai Holding. Comprising 10 market-leading brands, it oversees an ambitious business development plan. Its current portfolio is divided into Energy & Healthcare, Tourism & Entertainment, and Industry & Real Estate offerings. Its entities include Dubai Healthcare City, the region's hub for world-class quality healthcare services; Mizin, one of the most advanced real estate companies in the region; Universal City Dubailand, the 22 million sq ft development, featuring Universal Studios Dubailand as its centerpiece; "The Tiger Woods - Dubai", an exclusive golf community that will include the first Tiger Woods designed golf course; DUBAILAND(R), one of the biggest leisure, entertainment and tourism destinations in the Middle East; Dubai Industrial City, an industrial township to develop Dubai as a leading manufacturing hub; BAWADI(R), the world's leading hospitality and entertainment project hosting 51 luxury hotels and more than 60,000 hotel rooms; Dubai Energy, investing in regional and global energy opportunities and building a diversified investment portfolio; Dubai Mercantile Exchange, the first energy futures exchange in the Middle East set up in partnership with the New York Mercantile Exchange and Global Village, a premier family destination for culture, entertainment, cuisine and commerce.

Tatweer's entities continue to consolidate a group of life-improving industries in addition to pioneering joint venture initiatives with leading global conglomerates. They continuously strive for world-class performance, while implementing leadership development to drive and sustain business excellence, quality and high performance.

For further information: Tatweer / DUBAILAND(R) PR Agency: Aseel Nihad, Senior Account Executive, Jiwin the Public Relations Arm Of Dubai Press Club, Phone: +971-4-3613584, Email: aseel.nihad@Jiwin.ae; MARVEL: Jeff Klein, Email: jeff_klein@dkcnews.com

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Jeff Klein,
jeff_klein@dkcnews.com, for Marvel Entertainment, Inc.
Web site: http://www.marvel.com
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Marvell Qdeo video processing delivers immersive HD experience

Marvell 88DE2710 Digital Video Format Converter Powers Premium Quality Video on LCD Televisions

Las Vegas, Nevada (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - CES-- Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL) today announced that its award-winning Qdeo(TM) video processing is a featured technology of the Onida 42" Xaria LCD-TV, developed for the emerging markets of India and the Gulf countries.

Part of the Marvell(R) 88DE2710 digital video format converter, Qdeo delivers quiet, natural video free of artifacts and noise, enhances the color, and intelligently scales all video inputs into a high-definition format.

"Our new 42" Xaria LCD TV powered by Marvell's Qdeo delivers an outstanding HD experience to our consumers," stated Mr Vivek Sharma, vice president of Marketing and Sales, Onida. "By providing a strong reference design based on the 88DE2710 and excellent support, Marvell has enabled us to bring a premium product to market in record time."

The 88DE2710 enables the highest quality image for all sources including RF, composite, component, and HDMI inputs. At the core of the 88DE2710, Qdeo delivers rich high-definition video quality through a suite of advanced QuietVideo(TM) technologies, providing quiet, natural video free of noise and artifacts. Per-pixel noise and compression artifact reduction removes noise inherent in digital video. Per-pixel motion-adaptive 3D de-interlacing prevents jaggies and eliminates feathering. Intelligent Color Remapping (ICR) renders rich and vivid images.

The Onida Xaria LCD TV also features a Qdeo setting in the on-screen display, providing the optimal setting for a consistent, immersive viewing experience across all types of contents and sources.

"The Onida Xaria LCD-TV illustrates the versatility of Marvell's comprehensive suite of video processing technologies," stated Dr. Nikhil Balram, vice president and general manager of the Digital Entertainment Business Unit, Communications and Consumer Business Group at Marvell. "Our Qdeo processing has been featured in a variety of consumer electronics devices including HD docks, Blu-ray/HD-DVD players, Blu-ray recorders, A/V receivers, and now LCD televisions."

About Marvell

Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL) is a leader in the development of storage, communications, and consumer silicon solutions. The company's diverse product portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller, wireless, and storage solutions that power the entire communications infrastructure including enterprise, metro, home, and storage networking. As used in this release, the terms "company" and "Marvell" refer to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries.
For more information, visit http://www.marvell.com
Marvell(R) is a registered trademark of Marvell or its affiliates.
Qdeo(TM) and QuietVideo(TM) are trademarks of Marvell or its affiliates.

Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

For Further Information Contact:
Elisabeth Stockton Marvell
Media Relations 408-222-3501 stockton@marvell.com Linda Sanders
Marvell Analyst Relations 408-807-0910 lsanders@marvell.com
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Marvell announces comprehensive LCD-TV chassis reference design

Turnkey Hardware/Software Solution with Award-Winning Video Processing Enables Rapid Time-to-Market of Richly Featured LCD-TVs

Las Vegas, Nevada, CES 2008 (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL), a leader in storage, communications, and consumer silicon solutions, today announced the 88DE2710-WX, a complete HD-ready hardware and software solution LCD-TV chassis. Featuring the Marvell(R) 88DE2710 digital video format converter with Qdeo(TM) video processing, the 88DE2710-WX reference design delivers consistent, immersive viewing experiences with all types of content and video sources.

"Led by developing markets such as China and India, consumer demand for HD-ready flat panel display TVs is driving the continued growth in the LCD-TV sales, whose total market is projected to pass worldwide annual sales of 115Mu in 2009," said Ross Young, president of DisplaySearch, the leading display market research firm.

"Marvell has built a solid reputation for its quality video processing and as a proven supplier of IC solutions in high-volume markets is well positioned to be a key player in this growing market."

The 88DE2710-WX is a feature-packed HD-ready reference design developed for LCD-TVs. Featuring the award-winning Qdeo video processing and its comprehensive suite of advanced video processing technologies, the 88DE2710-WX provides quiet, natural video free of artifacts and noise.

Additional features include Marvell's multi-window technology for viewing up to four favorite programs in a single screen; dual-HDMI v1.3 inputs; superior audio processing capabilities; dual silicon tuners with fast RF (radio-frequency) channel scan and tuning; and high-resolution OSD drawing capability using a 200MHz dedicated processor.

"We designed the 88DE2710-WX as a comprehensive best-in-class solution for the burgeoning DTV market," stated Dr. Nikhil Balram, vice president and general manager of the Digital Entertainment Business Unit, Marvell. "This reference design provides a host of cutting-edge hardware and software technologies that deliver an unparalleled home theater experience, illustrating the range of our Qdeo video processing technology."

An Onida Xaria 42" LCD-TV featuring the 88DE2710-WX is currently being demonstrated inside the Marvell booth at the Consumer Electronics Show.

About Marvell

Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL) is a leader in the development of storage, communications, and consumer silicon solutions. The company's diverse product portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller, wireless, and storage solutions that power the entire communications infrastructure including enterprise, metro, home, and storage networking. As used in this release, the terms "company" and "Marvell" refer to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries.
For more information, visit http://www.marvell.com
Marvell(R) is a registered trademark of Marvell or its affiliates.
Qdeo(TM) is a trademark of Marvell or its affiliates.

Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

For Further Information Contact: Elisabeth Stockton Marvell
Media Relations +1-650-283-4055 stockton@marvell.com
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Marvell transitions XScale based processors

Santa Clara, California, (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (Nasdaq: MRVL) a leader in storage, communications, and consumer silicon solutions, today announced that the Company is completing the planned transition of several mobile products to its customary fabrication facilities from Intel manufacturing operations.

Upon completion of this transition all of Marvell's communication processors will be manufactured utilizing the Company's standard fabrication partners.

Marvell has spent more than a year working on the porting of these products, going through an extensive qualification process. This time consuming effort was undertaken with extreme care to maintain a smooth customer supply chain by creating buffers on both sides with the Intel fabrication facilities and Marvell's customary channels. The Company feels confident that customer supply will not be affected.

"This transition has required a great deal of hard work and planning to ensure a seamless conversion for our customers. We are pleased to complete this transition well ahead of schedule," said Dr. Sehat Sutardja, Marvell's President and CEO.

"We expect that by converting these parts to our traditional fabrication partners, Marvell will be able to further lower its cost structure, improve profitability and support our efforts to bring Marvell in line with our financial model. This is an important achievement for Marvell and we remain committed to implementing further cost improvement initiatives that we began in the third quarter to improve our gross margin."

On November 8, 2006, Marvell completed the acquisition of Intel Corporation's cellular and applications processor business. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, Marvell entered into a supply agreement with Intel whereby Intel would fabricate and supply chips to Marvell through June 2008.

By leveraging strong relationships with manufacturing partners Marvell has successfully shortened the time needed for the planned transition of XScale based communications processors and certain application processors. The transition for the manufacture of communications processors is expected to be completed before the end of Q1 FY09. Marvell will continue to utilize Intel fabrication facilities to manufacture certain previous generation application processors.

About Marvell

Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) is a leader in the development of storage, communications, and consumer silicon solutions. The company's diverse product portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller, wireless, and storage solutions that power the entire communications infrastructure including enterprise, metro, home, and storage networking. As used in this release, the terms "company" and "Marvell" refer to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries.
For more information, visit http://www.marvell.com.

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Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions about our operations. Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," and their variations identify forward-looking statements.

Statements that refer to, or are based on projections, uncertain events or assumptions also identify forward-looking statements.

These statements include statements regarding expected benefits to the Company upon completion of the transition of the manufacture of certain products to traditional fabrication partners, the Company's anticipated ability to achieve further cost improvement initiatives and improve its gross margin, the anticipated timing for the completion of the transition of the manufacture of certain parts to traditional manufacturers, the Company's plans to continue to utilize Intel fabrication facilities to manufacture certain products.

These statements are not guarantees of results and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements.

Actual results will be subject to the Company's ability to execute the transition of the manufacture of certain products as planned and on the Company's operating performance during the remainder of fiscal year 2008 and beyond.

For other factors that could cause Marvell's results to vary from expectations, please see the risk factors identified in the Marvell's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other factors detailed from time to time in Marvell's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Marvell undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements.

Marvell(R) is a registered trademark of Marvell or its affiliates. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

For Further Information Contact:
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Marvell Investor Relations
408-222-8373 jpalmer@marvell.com
Diane Vanasse
Marvell Public Relations
408-242-0027 dvanasse@marvell.com

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Who`s Green at CES this year? - Marvell displays Green Tech

Who's Green at CES This Year? - Marvell Displays Green Technology, Award-Winning Qdeo Video Processing, and Latest 802.11n Wi-Fi Technology at CES

Santa Clara, California (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL) announced today that it will be demonstrating its innovative and industry leading consumer and communications silicon for consumer electronics devices at CES.
Located in the South Hall, Booth #30651, Marvell will showcase the latest in smart digital green technology, its Qdeo(TM) video processing and the latest in 802.11n WLAN solutions, in addition to a wide cross-section of platforms based on the Company's core silicon technologies.

"This year Marvell has created several technology breakthroughs that we will be showcasing at CES including our award-winning Qdeo video processing technology and the latest in 802.11n WLAN solutions," said Sehat Sutardja, Ph.D. chairman, president and CEO of Marvell. "With our new green technology products, we have created both a technological and environmental breakthrough by developing some of the industry's most advanced energy saving silicon for power supplies. In addition, our commitment to the environment extends to our own power consumption with a number of energy-saving initiatives at our corporate headquarters."

To date, Marvell has developed an energy saving program that includes computerized lighting controls, which use 60 percent less power; the replacement of conventional lights with brighter, but power saving fluorescents; and advanced electronics ballasts that reduce energy use by 50 percent.

Marvell Smart Green Technology

At CES Marvell will display its recently introduced digital power factor correction (PFC) controllers, the Marvell(R) 88EM8041 and 88EM8011, designed to cut energy usage in notebook power adapters and desktop power supplies by up to 50 percent and reduce the carbon footprint for consumer electronics. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that there are 10 billion AC-DC power supplies used in computing, telecommunications and consumer electronics products worldwide.

According to the EPA, more efficient power supply designs could significantly reduce U.S. energy usage by saving nearly $3 billion and about 24 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year. In addition, Marvell's PFC controllers help manufacturers eliminate up to 20 discrete components, which helps reduce design complexity, increase reliability and drive down manufacturing costs as well as size. Notebook users especially will like the convenience of a smaller, lighter power adapter.

High-Definition Video Solutions

Also at CES, Marvell will be receiving The Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity "Best of 2007 Video Processing Technology Award" for its innovative, industry-changing Qdeo video processing technology. Qdeo by Marvell delivers rich high-definition video through a suite of advanced processing technologies, providing quiet, natural video free of noise and artifacts. Unlike conventional video processors, Qdeo offers high-quality video for all of the source, display and content
options today, from portable media players (PMPs) to widescreenHDTVs. On display will be a wide range of customer products featuring Qdeo including: a dual-format HD-DVD and Blu-ray player; an HD video docking station for portable media players; and an LCD-TV reference design.

Market Leading WLAN Technology

In a separate announcement today, Marvell outlined its latest Wi-Fi product, the Marvell(R) TopDog(R) 11n-450, which is an 802.11n 3x3 with three spatial streams and offers the industry's first 450 megabits-per-second (Mbps) 802.11n WLAN solution. Used for wireless transmissions in notebook and desktop PCs, printers, routers, set-top boxes, digital TVs, gaming devices, and DVD players and recorders, TopDog will enable faster and more robust wireless connections. Marvell'sTopDog 11n-450 is 150 percent faster than previous 802.11n solutions running at 300 Mbps and increases the wireless transmission range by 160 percent.

At CES Marvell will be showcasing its full breadth of products including cellular, storage, and Ethernet products at CES Booth #30651 in the South Hall. To set up a meeting with Marvell at CES or to access Marvell's online press room, please contact a Marvell public relations representative.

About Marvell

Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL) is a leader in the development of storage, communications, and consumer silicon solutions. The company's diverse product portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller, wireless, and storage solutions that power the entire communications infrastructure including enterprise, metro, home, and storage networking. As used in this release, the terms "company" and "Marvell" refer to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries.
For more information, visit http://www.marvell.com.

Marvell(R) and TopDog are registered trademarks of Marvell or its affiliates.
Qdeo(TM) is a trademark of Marvell or its affiliates.

Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

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Elisabeth Stockton
Marvell Media Relations
408-242-0027
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Marvell announces industry`s first 802.11n 450 Mbps solution

New Marvell TopDog 11n-450 Offers Peak Performance for PCs, Notebooks, Routers, Printers and Consumer Electronics Devices

Santa Clara, California (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL) announced today the Marvell(R) TopDog(R) 11n-450, an 802.11n 3x3 WLAN solution with three spatial streams, the industry's first 802.11n chip operating at 450 Megabits-per-second (Mbps).

With maximum bandwidth more than eight times faster than 802.11g 54 Mbps versions and 1.5 times faster than current 802.11n 300 Mbps offerings, the new product will enable significant performance enhancements for notebooks and desktop PCs, printers, routers, set top boxes, digital TVs, gaming devices and DVD players and recorders.

The TopDog 11n-450 provides 500 percent increased range over 802.11g, as well as 160 percent increased range compared to competing 802.11n solutions.

"Marvell is first-to-market with an 802.11n 450 Mbps solution so manufacturers can deliver industry-leading wireless range and performance to consumers who are seeking faster and more powerful Wi-Fi capabilities," said Sameer Bidichandani, senior director of technology strategy, Marvell Semiconductor.

"Compliant with the 802.11n specification, the new Marvell TopDog 11n-450 chip also offers Marvell-engineered enhancements to the specification, such as Special Time Block Coding (STBC), that helps maintain higher throughput over longer distances."

For example, a user can move further from their wireless source while performing real-time streaming video in multiple sessions, without experiencing weaker signal strength, freezing frames or slower throughput.

The TopDog 11n-450 delivers 3x3 capabilities with three transmitters and three receivers, and is built on 90-nanometer (nm) CMOS process technology making it a lower-power, lower-cost solution on top of its higher range and performance.

The product is backward-compatible with previous 802.11a, b, g and n versions and currently sampling. It is expected to begin shipping in volume next quarter.

Marvell will be showcasing the new Marvell TopDog 11n-450, as well as its cellular, video processing and power efficient products at CES Booth # 30651 in the South Hall.

About Marvell

Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL) is a leader in the development of storage, communications, and consumer silicon solutions. The company's diverse product portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller, wireless, and storage solutions that power the entire communications infrastructure including enterprise, metro, home, and storage networking. As used in this release, the terms "company" and "Marvell" refer to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries.

For more information, visit http://www.marvell.com.
Marvell(R) and TopDog(R) are registered trademark of Marvell or its affiliates.
Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

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Diane Vanasse Marvell Media Relations 408-242-0027 dvanasse@marvell.com Linda Sanders Marvell Analyst Relations 408-807-0910 lsanders@marvell.com
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