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Lam Research Corporation Announces Resignation Of Dr. Gregor A. Campbell FREMONT, Calif., March 14, 2000 - Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq: LRCX) today announced that Dr. Greg Campbell, vice president and general manager of the Etch Product Business Group, has tendered his resignation with the company. Campbell leaves Lam to pursue a lifelong interest in higher education. He has recently accepted the position of chief executive officer of The King's College and Seminary in Southern California.

"Greg has made significant contributions to the company," said James W. Bagley, chairman and CEO of Lam. "Through the efforts of Greg and his team, our etch product portfolio is the strongest in the company's history and our position in the market is building. Although we will miss the enthusiasm, passion and commitment he brought to Lam, we wish him well in his new career."

"God has greatly blessed me and this change affords me the opportunity to devote my time to education," said Campbell. "I am excited by the prospect of utilizing my experience and entrepreneurial skills to address the needs at The King's College and Seminary," Campbell concluded.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements which are subject to the Safe Harbor provisions created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements relate to anticipated performance, acceptance, capabilities, applications, and competitiveness of the company's products and market transition to new processes. Such statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and changes in condition, such as may arise from introduction of such products into production and their ability to perform consistent with current expectations and other risks detailed in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including specifically the report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 1999, and the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 26, 1999. The company undertakes no obligation to update the information in this press release.

Lam Research Corporation is a leading supplier of front-end wafer fabrication equipment and services to the world's semiconductor industry. The company's common stock trades on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol LRCX. Lam's World Wide Web address is http://www.lamrc.com.