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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

NOVELLUS SYSTEMS REPORTS RECORD RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER 2000 NOVELLUS SYSTEMS REPORTS RECORD RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER 2000 San Jose, Calif. -- Apr. 17, 2000 -- Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq NM: NVLS) today reported record results for its first quarter ended April 1, 2000, with net sales of

The broad system order provides capability for all current and next-generation etch processes and enables Silterra to copy-exact proven 0.18-micron LSI Logic processes.

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

Lam Research Corporation Announces Stockholder Approval Of Three-For-One Stock Split And Increase Of Authorized Common Stock To 400 Million Shares FREMONT, Calif., March 6, 2000 - Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq: LRCX) announced that at a special meeting held today the company's stockholders

Lam Research Corporation Announces Plan To Split Common Stock And To Increase Authorized Capital Stock FREMONT, Calif., January 24, 2000 - Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq: LRCX) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a three-for-one split of the company's outstanding common

Earnings Per Share $0.98 Excluding One Time Charges

Earnings Per Share $0.83 Including One Time Charges

NOVELLUS SYSTEMS REPORTS RECORD FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR-END 1999 RESULTS San Jose, Calif. -- Jan. 18, 2000 -- Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq NM: NVLS) today reported net sales and results of operations for its fiscal fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 1999.

Lam will highlight its versatile ExelanTM dielectric etch system and high-performance TeresTM CMP system with Synergy IntegraTM clean module. Novellus Systems will share the exhibit space and feature its SpeedTM and InovaTM deposition systems.

Lam Research Corporation Purchases Post-CMP Cleaning Technology From Oliver Design, Inc FREMONT, Calif., November 15, 1999-Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq: LRCX) today announced the purchase of research and development technology from Oliver Design, Inc.

For the second consecutive year, NEC has ranked Lam as the number one supplier under its supplier award program. In addition, NEC selected Lam's 4520XLETM dielectric etch system as "Best New Equipment."

Lam Research Corporation Receives Editors’ Choice Best Product Award For Teres TM Integrated CMP System With LPT TM FREMONT, Calif., November 2, 1999 - Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq: LRCX) today announced receipt of Semiconductor International’s Editors’ Choice Best Product Award, which

First Quarter 2000 Earnings Per Share of $0.58 Reflecting a 10% Tax Rate

Now the production tool of record for copper CMP processes at TSMC.

NOVELLUS SYSTEMS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS AND RECORD BOOKINGS San Jose, Calif. -- Oct. 11, 1999 -- Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq NM: NVLS) today reported net sales and results of operations for its third quarter ended September 25, 1999. Net sales for the quarter were $154.9 million, an

Interactive seminar to cover copper CMP and post-CMP cleaning, STI, ILD polishing and cleaning, and defectivity

Lam Research Corporation Names Steven A. Lindsay Vice President Of Corporate Marketing FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 15, 1999 - Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq: LRCX), a leading supplier of front-end wafer processing equipment to the worldwide semiconductor manufacturing industry, today announced the

ST's Rousset 2000 fab is 100 percent Lam etch equipment.

Fourth Quarter 1999 Earnings Per Share of $0.28

NOVELLUS SYSTEMS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS San Jose, Calif. -- Jul. 19, 1999 -- Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq NM: NVLS) today reported net sales and results of operations for its second quarter ended June 26, 1999. Net sales for the quarter were $130.9 million, up nearly 14 percent from

Teres' Linear Planarization Technology^TM proved superior for process performance, flexibility, and control - and demonstrated industry-leading manufacturability with MTBF exceeding 200 hours.

Market-leading system for critical 0.18 micron gate and STI etch now provides higher productivity and reduces contamination to enhance device yield and performance for sub 0.25 micron geometries and beyond.

Lam Research Corporation Announces Option Purchase Program FREMONT, Calif., June 21, 1999 - Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq: LRCX), a leading supplier of wafer fabrication equipment to the worldwide semiconductor industry, today announced a program authorized by the company’s Board of Directors to

Production-proven OnTrak^TM cleaner leads industry to dry in/dry out CMP by providing application expertise and integration capability.

New system delivers high performance with dramatically lower cost of ownership while meeting the needs of the next three generations of devices.

Lam Announces Fiscal 1999 Third Quarter Results FREMONT, Calif., April 22, 1999 - Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq: LRCX ), a leading supplier of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the worldwide semiconductor industry, today announced financial results of $153.0 million in revenue and a

NOVELLUS SYSTEMS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS San Jose, Calif. -- Apr. 12, 1999 -- Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq NM: NVLS) today reported net sales and results of operations for its first quarter ended March 27, 1999. Net sales for the quarter were $115.2 million, an increase of 9 percent over

Lam Research Corporation Increases Installed Base Of Metal Etch Systems At Cypress Semiconductor FREMONT, Calif., March 26, 1999 - Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq: LRCX), a leading supplier of wafer fabrication equipment to the worldwide semiconductor industry, today announced a commitment by

Lam Research Corporation Announces Share Repurchase Program FREMONT, Calif., March 2, 1999 - Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq: LRCX), today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase, at management’s discretion, of up to 2 million shares of the company’s common stock from

The TCP 9600PTX system has been qualified at multiple customer sites for 0.18 micron aluminum etch and provides the industry’s highest throughput exceeding 45 WPH.

NOVELLUS SYSTEMS MAKES PUBLIC OFFERING OF 3,860,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK San Jose, Calif. -- Feb. 25, 1999 -- Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq NM: NVLS) today announced the public offering of 3,860,000 shares of its Common Stock at $67.50 per share. The underwriting, which will be made only by

Order spans metal, polysilicon, and dielectric etch as well as CMP cleaning systems.

NOVELLUS SYSTEMS REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR-END 1998 RESULTS San Jose, Calif. -- Jan. 19, 1999 -- Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq NM: NVLS) today reported net sales and results of operations for its fiscal year ended December 31, 1998. Net sales for the quarter were $106.0 million, a decrease

Lam Research Corporation Announces Restructuring Charge FREMONT, Calif., January 18, 1999 - Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq: LRCX), a leading supplier of wafer fabrication equipment to the worldwide semiconductor industry, today announced that it will incur a charge of .4 million, or .39 per

Lam etch modules on the Alliance platform and Teres integrated CMP and clean system will be displayed along with multimedia programs demonstrating high productivity.

Using Lam’s TCPTM 9600PTX metal etch cluster system, the project goal is to develop and qualify processes for manufacturing sub-0.18 micron devices.

Lam Research Corporation Announces Reduction In Work Force FREMONT, Calif., November 12, 1998 - Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq: LRCX), a leading supplier of wafer fabrication equipment to the worldwide semiconductor industry, today announced that it has reduced its work force by approximately 500

The donated etch system is the first pre-production prototype of Lam’s Rainbow Series, which represents several generations of advanced technology and today has an installed base of nearly 2,500.

Lam Announces Fiscal 1999 First Quarter Results FREMONT, Calif., October 15, 1998 - Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq: LRCX), a leading supplier of wafer fabrication equipment to the worldwide semiconductor industry, today announced financial results for the company’s first quarter of fiscal 1999,

NOVELLUS SYSTEMS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS San Jose, Calif. -- Oct. 12, 1998 -- Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq NM: NVLS) today reported net sales and results of operations for its third quarter ended September 26, 1998. Net sales for the quarter were $106.7 million, a decrease of 31 percent

The 4520XLE can etch all currently proposed dual damascene structures for 0.25 micron and below-with superior performance, excellent reliability, and low cost of ownership.

Lam Research Corporation Names Kenneth Thompson To Board Of Directors FREMONT, Calif., September 18, 1998 - Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq: LRCX), a leading supplier of wafer fabrication equipment to the worldwide semiconductor industry, today announced the appointment of Kenneth Thompson to its

Lam Research Corporation Announces Systematic Share Repurchase Program FREMONT, Calif., September 14, 1998 - Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq: LRCX), today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase, at management’s discretion, of up to 368,000 shares of the Company’s

Lam Research Corporation Announces Roger Emerick’s Retirement As Chairman; Jim Bagley, Currently Ceo, Elected Chairman FREMONT, Calif., August 25, 1998 - Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq: LRCX), a leading supplier of wafer fabrication equipment to the worldwide semiconductor industry, today

Lam Announces Fourth Quarter And Year-End 1998 Results FREMONT, Calif., July 28, 1998 - Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq: LRCX), a leading supplier of wafer fabrication equipment to the worldwide semiconductor industry, today announced financial results for the company’s fourth quarter and fiscal

NOVELLUS SYSTEMS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS San Jose, Calif. -- Jul. 16, 1998 -- Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq NM: NVLS) today reported net sales and results of operations for its second quarter ended June 27, 1998. Net sales for the quarter were $142.8 million, an increase of 25 percent over

Lam Research Corporation Announces The Promotion Of Stephen G. Newberry To President And COO FREMONT, Calif., July 13, 1998 - Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq: LRCX), a leading supplier of wafer fabrication equipment to the worldwide semiconductor industry, today announced the promotion of Stephen

Show focus to be enabling technologies for sub-0.25 micron lines and copper interconnect-CMP for STI and copper, dual damascene etch and CMP for oxide and low k, and more.

Lam Research Corporation To Host Technical Symposium At Semicon West; Focus Will Be Enabling Technologies For Critical Applications FREMONT, Calif., July 10, 1998 - Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq: LRCX), a leading supplier of wafer fabrication equipment to the worldwide semiconductor industry,

Synergy Performa^TM is the first cleaning solution specifically tailored for copper CMP

Ontrak Systems Names Jim Kuhl Vice President Of Operations SAN JOSE, Calif., June 17, 1998 - OnTrak Systems, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq: LRCX), today announced the appointment of Jim Kuhl as vice president of operations.

NOVELLUS SYSTEMS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS San Jose, Calif. -- Apr. 20, 1998 -- Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq NM: NVLS) today reported net sales and results of operations for its first quarter ended March 28, 1998. Net sales for the quarter were $163.2 million, an increase of 61 percent over

Lam Announces Fiscal 1998 Third Quarter Results FREMONT, Calif., April 16, 1998 - Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq:LRCX), a leading supplier of wafer fabrication equipment to the worldwide semiconductor industry, today announced financial results for the company’s third quarter of fiscal 1998,

Lam Announces Fiscal 1998 Second Quarter Results FREMONT, Calif., January 21, 1998 - Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq:LRCX), a leading supplier of wafer fabrication equipment to the worldwide semiconductor industry, today announced financial results for the company’s second quarter of fiscal 1998,

NOVELLUS SYSTEMS REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND TOTAL YEAR 1997 EARNINGS San Jose, Calif. -- Jan. 19, 1998 -- Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq NM: NVLS) today reported record bookings, backlog, and revenue for its year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 1997.

Lam Announces Fiscal 1998 First Quarter Results FREMONT, Calif., October 22, 1997 - Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq:LRCX), a leading supplier of wafer fabrication equipment to the worldwide semiconductor industry, today announced financial results for the company’s first quarter of fiscal 1998,