Exhibit 99.1



Lexmark International reports 16 percent EPS growth for second quarter

Lexington,  Ky., July 21, 2003 - Lexmark  International,  Inc. (NYSE: LXK) today
announced  record revenue and earnings per share for the second quarter of 2003.
Revenue grew 6 percent to $1.120 billion compared to a year ago and earnings per
share of 77 cents grew 16 percent from 67 cents a year earlier.

"Once again our supplies annuity has added stability to our financial  results,"
stated  Paul J.  Curlander,  chairman  and  CEO.  "We  are  pleased  to  deliver
second-quarter  results that  reflect  growth in revenue,  operating  income and
earnings per share."

Laser and inkjet supplies account for 56 percent of total revenue

Lexmark's  revenue for the second quarter ended June 30 was $1.120  billion,  an
increase of 6 percent  versus $1.058  billion in the same period of 2002.  Laser
and inkjet supplies  revenue was $630 million,  an 11 percent increase over $566
million a year ago and now  represents 56 percent of total  revenue,  up from 54
percent in the prior year.  Laser and inkjet printer revenue was $400 million in
the second quarter of 2003, up 2% versus $394 million a year earlier.

Gross profit margin was 34.0 percent for the quarter  versus 32.0 percent a year
ago due to the  increase of  supplies  in the  product  mix and higher  supplies
margins, partially offset by lower printer margins. Operating expenses were $244
million  compared to $216  million in the prior year due to the  strength of the
Euro versus the U.S.  dollar and  increased  investment  in marketing and sales.
Operating  income  margin was 12.2  percent in the  second  quarter of 2003,  an
increase of 0.6 points over last year.  Diluted net  earnings  per share for the
period were 77 cents, an increase of 16 percent over a year ago.

Lexmark's  debt-to-total-capital  ratio at June 30, 2003 was 10 percent compared
to 11 percent at March 31, 2003.  Net cash provided by operating  activities was
$159 million. Capital expenditures were $16 million in the second quarter.

Launch of inkjet products

During the quarter Lexmark  continued its tradition of technology  leadership by
launching  a broad  spectrum  of inkjet  products.  Ranging in price from $49 to
$249, these products feature a number of industry firsts including 4800 dots per
inch print resolution across the entire line.
o    The P700 Photo Jetprinter series features  borderless,  six-color  printing
     and is the first sub-$100 photo printer that comes with an on-board  camera
     card reader.

o    The PrinTrio  X1150 is the first  All-In-One  (AIO) device  introduced at a
     sub-$100 price point.

o    The X6170  AIO at $249 with its  50-sheet  automatic  document  feeder is a
     business-class  device  offering a dedicated  standalone fax and delivering
     print speeds of up to 19 pages per minute.

Supplies annuity drives first-half EPS growth

Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2003 was $2.228  billion,  an increase
of 6 percent  versus  $2.108  billion  in the same  period  of 2002.  First-half
revenue  from laser and inkjet  supplies was $1.272  billion,  an increase of 14
percent from $1.113  billion a year ago.  Laser and inkjet  printer  revenue was
$770  million  compared to $795  million in the first six months of 2002.  Gross
profit  margin was 33.1  percent,  up 2.3 points from the prior year.  Operating
income was $266 million  versus $227 million a year  earlier,  an increase of 17
percent. Net earnings for the period were $1.50 per share on a diluted basis, an
increase  of 25 percent  over the $1.20 per share  recorded in the first half of
2002.

Looking forward:

"As we look forward to the third quarter, we believe our extensive corporate and
consumer  product  launches in the second quarter have put us in a good position
for the second  half of 2003," said  Curlander.  "We  continue  to be  cautious,
however,  due to softness in corporate  and consumer  spending,  and  aggressive
pricing  competition.  In the third quarter of 2003, we expect a  year-over-year
revenue  growth rate in the low- to mid-single  digits and earnings per share of
63 to 73 cents, compared to 70 cents in the third quarter of 2002."

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Lexmark is hosting a conference  call with securities  analysts on Monday,  July
21, 2003 at 8:30 a.m.  Eastern Time  (888-338-6461).  A live  broadcast over the
Internet  and a  complete  replay of this call can be  accessed  from  Lexmark's
investor relations web site at http://investor.lexmark.com.

Lexmark International, Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of
printing  solutions  --  including  laser  and  inkjet  printers,  multifunction
products, associated supplies and services -- for offices and homes in more than
150 countries.  Founded in 1991, Lexmark reported  approximately $4.4 billion in
revenue in 2002, and can be found on the Internet at www.lexmark.com.

Prices are estimated in U. S. dollars.  Actual prices may vary. PrinTrio,  Photo
Jetprinter,  Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond  design are  trademarks of Lexmark
International,  Inc.,  registered in the U.S. and/or other countries.  All other
trademarks are property of their respective holders.

"Safe Harbor"  Statement under the Private  Securities  Litigation Reform Act of
1995:   Statements  in  this  release  which  are  not   historical   facts  are
forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties,  including, but not limited
to,   aggressive   pricing  from  competitors  and  resellers,   the  impact  of
competitors'  products,  the ability and/or  incremental  expense to produce and
deliver product to satisfy  customer demand,  market  acceptance of new products
and pricing  programs,  management  of the company's  and  resellers'  inventory
levels,  changes in a country's or region's  political  or economic  conditions,
production and supply difficulties  including disruptions at important points of
exit and entry and  distribution  centers,  financial  failure  or loss of a key
customer, reseller or supplier,  competition in aftermarket supplies,  increased
investment to support product  development,  unforeseen cost impacts,  conflicts
among sales channels, difficulties or delays in software and information systems
implementations,  the outcome of pending and future  litigation or  governmental
proceedings, intellectual property and other legal claims and expenses, currency
fluctuations, and other risks described in the company's Securities and Exchange
Commission  filings.   The  company  undertakes  no  obligation  to  update  any
forward-looking statement.




                  LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                  CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
                     (In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
                                   (Unaudited)



                                                                                         Three Months Ended
                                                                                              June 30
                                                                                    -----------------------------

                                                                                         2003          2002
                                                                                         ----          ----

                                                                                            
Revenue                                                                               $1,120.2      $1,058.0

Cost of revenue                                                                          739.4         719.1
                                                                                      --------      --------

         Gross profit                                                                    380.8         338.9
                                                                                      --------      --------


Research and development                                                                  66.7          63.5
Selling, general and administrative                                                      177.1         152.7
                                                                                      --------      --------
         Operating expense                                                               243.8         216.2
                                                                                      --------      --------

         Operating income                                                                137.0         122.7


Interest (income)/expense                                                                 (0.1)          2.3
Other                                                                                     (0.2)          0.7
                                                                                      --------      --------

         Earnings before income taxes                                                    137.3         119.7

Provision for income taxes                                                                35.6          30.6
                                                                                      --------      --------
         Net earnings                                                                 $  101.7      $   89.1
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Net earnings per share:
         Basic                                                                        $   0.79      $   0.69
                                                                                      ========      ========
         Diluted                                                                      $   0.77      $   0.67
                                                                                      ========      ========


Shares used in per share calculation:
         Basic                                                                           127.9         129.9
                                                                                      ========      ========

         Diluted                                                                         131.6         133.4
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                  LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                  CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
                     (In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
                                   (Unaudited)



                                                                                          Six Months Ended
                                                                                              June 30
                                                                                    ----------------------------

                                                                                                 
                                                                                         2003          2002
                                                                                         ----          ----

Revenue                                                                                $2,228.1      $2,108.1

Cost of revenue                                                                         1,491.1       1,459.6
                                                                                       --------      --------

         Gross profit                                                                     737.0         648.5
                                                                                       --------      --------


Research and development                                                                  128.8         124.7
Selling, general and administrative                                                       342.6         296.5
                                                                                       --------      --------
         Operating expense                                                                471.4         421.2
                                                                                       --------      --------


         Operating income                                                                 265.6         227.3


Interest expense                                                                            0.6           5.4
Other                                                                                      (0.2)          4.9
                                                                                       --------    ----------

         Earnings before income taxes                                                     265.2         217.0

Provision for income taxes                                                                 68.9          56.4
                                                                                       --------     ---------
         Net earnings                                                                  $  196.3     $   160.6
                                                                                       ========     =========


Net earnings per share:
         Basic                                                                         $   1.54     $    1.23
                                                                                       ========     =========

         Diluted                                                                       $   1.50     $    1.20
                                                                                       ========     =========


Shares used in per share calculation:
         Basic                                                                            127.5         130.2
                                                                                       ========     =========

         Diluted                                                                          130.9         133.7
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                  LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
             CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
                                  (In Millions)
                                   (Unaudited)




                                                                                          June 30                    December 31
                                                                                           2003                         2002
                                                                                     -------------------          -----------------

ASSETS

Current assets:
                                                                                                                  
         Cash and cash equivalents                                                        $   887.5                   $   497.7
         Trade receivables, net                                                               568.9                       600.3
         Inventories                                                                          393.4                       410.3
         Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                            241.5                       290.5
                                                                                          ---------                   ---------
                  Total current assets                                                      2,091.3                     1,798.8

Property, plant and equipment, net                                                            710.6                       747.6
Other assets                                                                                  261.5                       261.7
                                                                                          ---------                   ---------
                  Total assets                                                            $ 3,063.4                   $ 2,808.1
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
         Short-term debt                                                                  $     1.0                   $    12.3
         Accounts payable                                                                     404.9                       378.5
         Accrued liabilities                                                                  671.8                       708.2
                                                                                          ---------                   ---------
                  Total current liabilities                                                 1,077.7                     1,099.0

Long-term debt                                                                                149.3                       149.2
Other liabilities                                                                             486.6                       478.3
                                                                                          ---------                   ---------
                  Total liabilities                                                         1,713.6                     1,726.5
                                                                                          ---------                   ---------


Stockholders' equity:
         Preferred stock                                                                        -                            -
         Common stock and capital in excess of par                                            922.7                       865.1
         Retained earnings                                                                  1,852.1                     1,655.8
         Treasury stock                                                                    (1,208.7)                   (1,209.6)
         Accumulated other comprehensive loss                                                (216.3)                     (229.7)
                                                                                          ---------                   ---------
                  Total stockholders' equity                                                1,349.8                     1,081.6
                                                                                          ---------                   ---------
                  Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                              $ 3,063.4                   $ 2,808.1
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