Lennox Debuts on Fortune 1000 List at #591

May 2, 2000

DALLAS, May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennox International Inc. (NYSE: LII) entered the Fortune 1000 for the first time at #591. The 105 year-old company, a leading worldwide provider of climate control solutions, made its initial public offering on July 28, 1999. It reported record 1999 revenues of $2.36 billion.

"We're obviously pleased to have made such a strong debut on the Fortune 1000," said John Norris, chairman and CEO. "In 105 years, we have grown from a regional U.S. furnace manufacturer to an international corporation operating in five key business segments: North American Residential, North American Retail, Commercial Air Conditioning, Commercial Refrigeration, and Heat Transfer."

Selling heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment in over 70 countries worldwide, Lennox International Inc. is a leader in climate control solutions. It is the parent company of Lennox Industries Inc., Armstrong Air Conditioning Inc., Heatcraft Inc., and Lennox Global Ltd. Lennox International stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "LII". Additional information about Lennox International is available at www.lennoxinternational.com or by contacting Bill Moltner, Director, Investor Relations, at 972-497-6670.
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CONTACT: Bill Moltner, Director, Investor Relations of Lennox International Inc., 972-497-6670