Apple Computer and FINOVA launch National Finance Program for Apple
Resellers

KING OF PRUSSIA, PENNSYLVANIA--May 28, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc. and
FINOVA Capital Corporation today announced that FINOVA's Inventory Finance
Division has begun providing a national finance program for Apple
resellers. This new relationship allows Apple resellers to more
effectively manage their cash flow while providing them the ability to
grow through comprehensive financing packages that include inventory and
accounts receivable financing, term loans, purchase-order financing and
leasing.

"We have teamed up with Apple to provide the most extensive range of
financial vehicles for today's computer reseller," said John C. Reed, vice
president and national account manager for FINOVA Inventory Finance.
"Apple is a leader in the industry and we are pleased to have them on our
team."

"Apple is pleased with FINOVA's ability to provide flexible financing
solutions to our resellers," said Suneet Paul, worldwide financial
services manager for Apple. "FINOVA's ability to handle the entire trade
cycle makes them a one-stop source for our resellers' financial needs and
was a major consideration in adding them to our list of finance partners.
It's a win for both Apple and FINOVA, and we look forward to a long and
mutually beneficial relationship."

FINOVA Inventory Finance, a division of FINOVA Capital Corporation,
provides comprehensive inventory financing, accounts receivable financing,
purchase-order financing, term loans and leasing to equipment
manufacturers, distributors, value-added resellers and dealers nationwide.
The FINOVA Group, Inc., through its principal subsidiary, FINOVA Capital
Corporation, is a Phoenix-based major domestic commercial finance company
providing secured financing and leasing products ranging generally from
$500, 000 to $35 Million to midsized businesses. As of March 31, FINOVA
had total managed assets of $7.3 Billion.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry
and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on
easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, personal
digital assistants and Internet content. Headquartered in Cupertino,
California, Apple develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions,
products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer,
entertainment, scientific and engineering and government customers in more
than 140 countries.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to
have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800-462-4396 in the
U.S. or 1-800-263- 3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or
would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call
1-800-538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local
Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/
 
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