Metrowerks Appoints James Walker as Vice President, Operations

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Metrowerks Appoints James Walker as Vice President, Operations

AUSTIN, Texas — January 24, 1997 — Metrowerks Inc. (NASDAQ: MTWKF, TSE/ME:MWK), one of the world's leading providers of software development tools, Friday announced James Walker has joined the company as vice president, operations.

Prior to joining Metrowerks, Walker, 27, was a manager with Price Waterhouse in Dallas. His experience with Price Waterhouse clients in various industries will prove invaluable in helping Metrowerks manage its growth.

Walker attended Kansas State University and graduated in May 1991 with a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance.

As vice president, operations, Walker will report directly to Metrowerks' chair and chief executive officer, Jean Belanger.

"We are pleased Walker joined Metrowerks as vice president, operations," said Belanger. "Over the past 24 months, Metrowerks has grown dramatically, requiring more senior management of its needs for information systems and production functions."

About Metrowerks

Founded in 1985, Metrowerks develops, markets and supports a complete line of computer language products for building Mac(TM) OS, Windows(R) 95, Windows NT(TM), Magic Cap(TM), BeOS(TM), Palm OS(TM), PlayStation(TM) OS and PowerTV(TM) applications. Metrowerks supports development for 68K, PowerPC(TM), MIPS(TM) and x86 microprocessors.

Metrowerks' CodeWarrior products have become the industry standard for professional Mac OS-hosted software development with more than 50,000 registered users in 70 countries. Additional [email protected], by calling (800) 377-5416, or via the Internet at http://www.metrowerks.com .

metrowerks, the Metrowerks logo and CodeWarrior are registered trademarks of Metrowerks Inc. Be, Inc., Be, the Be logo, BeBox and BeOS are trademarks of Be, Inc. Apple, Macintosh and MPW are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Mac is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Windows, Windows NT and Windows 95 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. All other companies and products may be trademarks of their respective holders and are hereby recognized.

CONTACT:
Metrowerks Inc., Austin
Alisa Dean, 512/873-4797
[email protected]
or
Jim Welch, 512/873-4777
[email protected]