Press Releases

NOVELLUS SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES RECORD ORDERS, REVENUES AND EARNINGS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER San Jose, Calif. -- Jul. 17, 2000 -- Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq NM: NVLS) today reported record net sales and results of operations for its second quarter ended July 1, 2000.

This announcement substantiates the growing demand for Teres' superior performance and high productivity for current-generation CMP processes, such as ILD and STI.

Flexible new system performs all critical etch applications in the same chamber- plus provides the CD and particle performance required for sub-130-nm applications.

Lam Announces Imec Order For Teres TM CMP/Cleaning Systems And Joint Development Plans For 100-nm STI And Copper CMP Processes FREMONT, Calif., July 5, 2000-Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq: LRCX) today announced an order for Teres CMP/cleaning systems from IMEC of Leuven, Belgium, a leading

This milestone shipment validates Exelan's strong market acceptance worldwide and fast ramp since its introduction.

The multisystem order provides capability to transfer technology from Philips MOS4 and TSMC Fab 5, which currently use Lam dielectric, poly, and metal etch equipment.

Lam Research Corporation Names Kazuo Nojiri Chief Technology Officer For Lam Japan Co., Ltd. FREMONT, Calif.-May 4, 2000-Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq: LRCX) today announced the appointment of Kazuo Nojiri as chief technology officer for Lam Research Japan Co., Ltd.

Achieving the Top Tier Supplier and Etch Tool Readiness awards demonstrates Lam's excellent positioning for the 300 mm generation.

NOVELLUS SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES PUBLIC OFFERING OF 8,385,744 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK San Jose, Calif. -- Apr. 19, 2000 -- Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq NM: NVLS) today announced the public offering of 8,385,744 shares of its Common Stock at $59.625 per share.

Profits and Orders Set New Company Records