Xyratex F-1/A Registration statement (foreign) (amended)

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Exhibit 99.1

XYRATEX GROUP LIMITED

SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND

QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES

		Balance at beginning of period		Charged to costs and expenses			Charged to other accounts			Deductions			Balance at end of period
		(US dollars in thousands)
Year ended November 30, 2003:
	Deferred tax valuation allowance	$	16,168	$	—		$	(11,898	)	$	—		$	4,270
	Warranty provision	$	920	$	1,291			—		$	(980	)	$	1,231
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	583	$	22			—		$	(234	)	$	371
Year ended November 30, 2002:
	Deferred tax valuation allowance	$	11,659		—		$	4,509			—		$	16,168
	Warranty provision	$	560	$	920			—		$	(560	)	$	920
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	327	$	540			—		$	(284	)	$	583
Year ended November 30, 2001:
	Deferred tax valuation allowance	$	7,323		—		$	4,336			—		$	11,659
	Warranty provision	$	541	$	560			—		$	(541	)	$	560
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	675	$	(30	)		—		$	(318	)	$	327

The above information relates to the continuing operations of the Company.

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Exhibit 99.1

XYRATEX GROUP LIMITED SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES