Warsaw, 12 January Press release. ABC Data introduces new Xiaomi smartphones and accessories to the offer

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1 Warsaw, 12 January 2017 Press release ABC Data introduces new Xiaomi smartphones and accessories to the offer ABC Data, the only official representative and distributor of Xiaomi products in Poland, has announced the expansion of its existing portfolio with further products of the partner. At the turn of January and February, the sale offer will be expanded with, among others, routers for smart homes and Mi BOX devices that expand the capabilities of Smart TVs. The first quarter will also feature the latest Xiaomi smartphones, including the Mi Note 2 flagship. The expansion of the offer with subsequent Xiaomi products is a natural consequence of the growing popularity of the brand, which officially debuted in Poland at the end of September last year. The growing interest and trust in the brand may be reflected by the dynamics of Xiaomi s smartphone sales to the final customers, which is higher than the market one. In December, this value was nearly twice higher than the month before. Redmi 3S and Redmi Note 3 were the most popular models in terms of purchase, although the following more expensive models were also very popular: Mi MAX and Mi5. - Christmas was obviously an important shopping factor. Although it is worth noting that the demand dynamics remained at an equally high level after December 27th says Łukasz Łyżwa, Xiaomi Product Director at ABC Data.

2 Expand Smart TV capabilities with Mi BOX The trust in Xiaomi smartphones, which offer very good quality at an affordable price, should translate into great interest in accessories. At the end of January, Mi BOX, among others, will be available in sale. This small device designed in collaboration with Google within the framework of the Android TV project extends the capabilities and functionalities of Smart TVs, which very often offer a closed ecosystem limited to several popular apps like YouTube or Netflix. - Mi BOX provides numerous benefits. It allows you to transfer all the contents of your phone to the Smart TV screen. This allows you to enjoy many Google Play apps and to play videos in a very good resolution. The technology used in Mi BOX delivers 4Kx2K at 60 fps and features additionally Audio DTS 2.0, multichannel HD, and Dolby Digital Plus says Przemysław Krzywiec, Product Manager at ABC Data. Mi BOX has also a built-in Google Chromecast streaming service. It allows for a voice search and control, as well as Bluetooth pairing of such devices as game controllers. It also offers full support for the free KODI media player (formerly XBMC) under GPL. Improve your home internet performance with Mi Wi-Fi Router 3 The Polish offer of Xiaomi will also include the elegant and high-performance home router Mi Wi-Fi Router 3. Provided with 128 MB RAM and 128 ROM, as well as four specially designed microstrip antennas, it supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Moreover, it allows for a data transfer of up to 1167 Mb/s. As a result, not only the range, but also the performance and stability of the internet are many times higher than in the case of many traditional routers.

3 - The enormous power offered by Mi Wi-Fi Router 3 becomes increasingly important with the growing number of devices we connect to our home Wi-Fi network. In the age of the Internet of Things, we integrate not only laptops and smartphones, but also, among others, Smart TVs, refrigerators, and even cars left in the garage. Unlike many competitive devices, the Xiaomi router can ensure stable operation of all devices at the same time adds Przemysław Krzywiec. Mi Wi-Fi Router 3 is easy to use and provides additional security. Users from the level of the Mi Router mobile app available on Android and ios may, among others, enable an extended firewall, perform data backup, launch separate networks for the guests, and change or block the signal stream to selected devices. Train with Mi Band 2 and enjoy music Mi In-Ear Headphones At the turn of January and February, smart Mi Band 2 armbands and Mi In-Ear Headphones in Basic and Pro versions will also appear in the official sales channel. Mi Band 2 has an OLED screen with a diagonal of 0.42 inches and a touch button. The band provides you with information on the number of steps made, distance covered, calories burned, current pulse, and battery status (works up to 20 days on a single charge). Mi Band 2 can also be set to vibrate when the smartphone receives, among others, incoming phone calls and text messages. The band meets the IP67 standard, providing dust and water resistance. With Bluetooth 4.0 BLE, it allows also for a synchronisation of data with the Mi FIT mobile app (available on Android and ios). This gives you access to additional information: history of steps, sleep phases, and heart rate. In addition, you can plan

4 your training goals. The Mi FIT app allows you to archive Mi Band data in a daily, weekly, or monthly cycle. - The portfolio of accessories will be complemented by Mi In-Ear Headphones. They will be available in two versions: Basic and Pro. The extended version offers, among others, a wider and deeper range of bass sounds adds Przemek Krzywiec. There will also be new Xiaomi smartphones In February and March, the latest Xiaomi smartphones, which the manufacturer recently presented on the Chinese market, will have their debut: Mi Note 2, Redmi Note 4, Redmi 4A, and Redmi 4X. - When preparing for the first quarter of the new year, we wanted the new smartphone offer to be as interesting and diverse as possible. I truly believe that this will be the case. The flagship Mi Note 2 is not only beautifully designed, but also offers technological capabilities that are unique to even many high-end smartphones. Redmi Note 4, just like its predecessor, is very efficient. In turn, Redmi 4A was the best-selling smartphone during the Chinese Singles Day (an equivalent of Black Friday in Europe and the United States). Within a single day, the value of its sale amounted to nearly USD 190 million. The value is so impressive, because the model, just like Redmi 4X, offers a very good price/quality ratio explains Łukasz Łyżwa. All new models of Xiaomi smartphones, which appear in official sales, will be covered by a two-year warranty, serviced in Poland, and adjusted to the Polish and EU standards. This means that they will support, among others, the LTE B20 band, which is not available in models imported directly from Asia.

5 About ABC Data S.A. ABC Data S.A. is the leader in the market of IT equipment and consumer electronics distribution in Poland and the only entity operating directly in eight countries of Central and Eastern Europe (belonging to the EU). The company has been offering computer hardware, software, and consumer electronics for more than 25 years. ABC Data has the largest offer on the market, including 180,000 products of more than 1,000 reputed brands. Last year, the product portfolio has been expanded with new product categories such as smart products, stationery and office supplies, toys, and tools and power tools. Thanks to the consistent development and many years of investments in online client service platforms, the company has a leading position in terms of online sales. In the years , ABC Data was awarded six times with the EMEA Channel Academy award for the best distributor of the Central and Eastern Europe region. In 2015, the company once again took the first place in the main ranking of the Computerworld TOP 200 report, maintaining the status of the largest IT company on the Polish market. It has become a member of GTDC, a prestigious association of the largest IT distributors in the world, as the first company in Poland. In 2010, ABC Data S.A. had its debut on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. About Xiaomi Xiaomi was founded by Lei Jun in He believes that high-quality technology does not have to cost a fortune. In this spirit, we also create and offer unique equipment, software, and online services for and with the help of Mi fans. Their opinions have been taken into account by us in the development of, among others, Mi Note Pro, Mi Note, Mi 5, Redmi Note 3, Mi TV, and Mi Band. With the sales of more than 70 million smartphones in 2015 and making its products available in such countries as Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, India, Indonesia, and Brazil, Xiaomi is expanding its global presence and thus becoming a global brand. Contact for the media: Dominik Wierusz-Walknowski dominik.wierusz-walknowski@abcdata.eu