DAYTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 5, 2004--NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR) today increased its offer to acquire the self-checkout business of Optimal Robotics Corp. to US$38 million and remains ready to close the transaction as originally scheduled on April 9, 2004.

NCR's proposal is superior, and it is incumbent upon the Optimal Board of Directors to fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities and duly consider NCR's offer.

In addition to the superiority of NCR's offer and quick close date, acceptance of the NCR offer will eliminate anticipated legal action by NCR against Optimal and others related to Optimal's solicitation of a US$35 million offer from Fujitsu. Further, NCR believes that Optimal's actions to date are improper and in breach of its legal obligations. Hence, NCR is taking, and will continue to take, all appropriate legal steps to protect its rights and interests.

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