ati technologies inc annual information form january 18 1999 table of contents item 1 and its subsidiaries 2 general development the business 3 narrative description 4 pc graphics market trends direction 7 strategy 8 products 9 components 10 accelerator boards 12 2d 3d video 13 research 14 sales 15 competition 17 manufacturing 19 customer service support 20 technological change proprietary technology 21 legal proceedings 22 international operations 23 government regulation human resources 24 facilities selected consolidated financial 5 management s discussion analysis operating results position 28 6 for securities directors officers corporate 29 additional 30 report proxy circular share capital option plan 31 employee purchase logo are registered trademarks certain product names or this document also includes references to