DGAP-News: Raptor Gaming Technology achieves new unit sales record

Raptor Technology AG / Miscellaneous

04.05.2010 09:47 

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Raptor Gaming Technology GmbH, daughter company of 
Raptor Technology AG (ISIN: CH0100475216; Austrian Code: RAP; 
WKN: A0RLJU) achieved in 2009 sales of more than 100,000 items. This is the
first time ever the company delivered more than 100,000 units to customers.

The company could increase the units sold to customers by nearly 10%. In
2008 the total units shipped hit a number of 99,509 pcs. Whereas in 2009
the total unit sales climbed over the magic border of 100,000 units with
exactly 109,772 units shipped. The strongest product category was
'Gaming-Mice' with more than 24,000 units shipped closely followed by the
product category 'Gaming-Headsets' with more than 20,000 units shipped.

For 2010 the goal is to achieve a unit sales of 150,000 pcs. Besides the
growth in the already successful established sales network in Europe, Asia
is the booming spot for Raptors unit sales in 2010.  Raptor is in the final
stage of the incorporation of its subsidiaries in Hong Kong and Taiwan. 
Based in Hong Kong and Taiwan, Raptor wants to conquer the Asian
online-gaming community.

First unit sales in Asia is expected within Q2'2010. Dirk Schunk, CEO of
Raptor Technology AG said: 'With our expansion to Asia, we enter a new era
for the development of our company. China alone offers a potential of 375
million internet users. Therefore we want to serve this strategically
important market with our own subsidiaries in Hong Kong and Taiwan.'

-End of press release-
Raptor Technology AG is an independent, exchange listed company in the
development and distribution of computer appliances with the focus on the
gaming community. This news release may contain certain forward-looking
statements, expectations, intentions, strategies and beliefs regarding the
future. All statements contained herein are based upon information
available to the management of Raptor Technology AG as of the date hereof,
and actual results may vary based upon future events, both within and
without the control of the management, including risks and uncertainties
that could cause actual results to differ materially. Management does not
take any responsibility to update the contents of this News Release in case
new aspects arise or new conditions change the facts available.
Raptor Technology AG, Weinreben 1, 6301 Zug, Schweiz, Company number:
CH-170.3.032.863-9, info@raptor-gaming.com
ISIN: CH0100475216; Austrian Code: RAP; German Code (WKN): A0RLJU Listed on
the Vienna Stock Exchange other securites.at. and on the Berliner Stock
Exchange
http://www.raptor-technology.com
Copyright (c) Raptor Technology AG. All rights reserved. ISIN: CH0100475216
WKN: A0RLJU


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