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Gateway to Name New Independent Accountants POWAY, Calif., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Following notification from PricewaterhouseCoopers that it does not intend to stand for re-appointment as the company's independent accountant, Gateway, Inc. said today that it is in advanced discussions to appoint a new independent accounting firm. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/LAM050LOGO ) The appointment would require approval at the company's May 20th annual stockholders' meeting. There were no disagreements between Gateway and PwC on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure. About Gateway Since its founding in 1985, Gateway (NYSE:GTW) has been a technology and direct-marketing pioneer, using its call centers, web site and retail network to build direct customer relationships. As a branded integrator of personalized technology solutions, Gateway offers consumers, businesses and schools a wide rangeof thin TVs, digital cameras, connected DVD players, enterprise systems and other products, which work together seamlessly with its award-winning line of PCs. Its products and services received nearly 130 awards and honors last year. With its acquisition of eMachines now complete, Gateway is the third largest PC company in the U.S. and among the top ten worldwide. Visit http://www.gateway.com/ for more information. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/LAM050LOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Gateway, Inc. CONTACT: Bob Sherbin of Gateway, Inc., +1-858-848-3886, Web site: http://www.gateway.com/

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