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Lam Research Corporation Announces Date for Annual Meeting of Stockholders FREMONT, Calif., October 23, 2006--Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced it will hold its annual meeting of stockholders at 11:00 a.m. PST on Thursday, November 2, 2006.

Novellus Signs Non-Exclusive Licensing Agreement With Surplus Process Equipment Corporation SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 19, 2006 - Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVLS) today announced it has entered into a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Surplus Process Equipment Corporation ("SPEC"), wherein

NOVELLUS SYSTEMS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2006 RESULTS SAN JOSE, Calif., October 17, 2006—Novellus Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVLS) today reported net sales and results of operations for its third quarter ended September 30, 2006. Net sales for the third quarter were $444.0 million, up $34.0 million or

Lam Announces Earnings for the Quarter Ended September 24, 2006 FREMONT, Calif., October 11, 2006—Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced earnings for the quarter ended September 24, 2006. Highlights for the September 2006 quarter were: Revenue for the period was $604.4 million

Lam to Acquire Bullen Ultrasonics' Silicon Growing and Fabrication Assets FREMONT, Calif., October 10, 2006—Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the silicon growing and fabrication assets of Bullen Ultrasonics for

U.S. Senator Feinstein, CEOs, Policymakers and Academics Gather at
CEO Summit for Alternative Energy

NOVELLUS ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY AND TIMING OF THIRD QUARTER 2006 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL WEBCAST SAN JOSE, Calif., October 2, 2006— Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVLS), today announced that it will provide its third quarter 2006 earnings in a conference call to be held Tuesday, October 17,

Lam Research Corporation Announces Date for Releasing September Quarter Financial Results FREMONT, Calif., September 27, 2006-Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced it will release the September 2006 quarter financial results on Wednesday, October 11, 2006.

NOVELLUS ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF THE WEBCAST OF ITS PRESENTATION AT THE BANK OF AMERICA 36TH ANNUAL INVESTMENT CONFERENCE SAN JOSE, Calif., September 6, 2006— Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVLS), today announced that William H. Kurtz, Novellus' executive vice president and chief financial

Lam Announces Live Webcast of Upcoming Investor Conference FREMONT, Calif., August 30, 2006 -- Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced that the Company's presentation at the Bank of America 36th Annual Investment Conference, scheduled for 4:00 p.m.

Lam Announces Live Webcast of Upcoming Investor Conference FREMONT, Calif., August 23, 2006—Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced that the Company's presentation at the Citigroup13th Annual Technology Conference, scheduled for 1:45 p.m.

NOVELLUS ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF THE WEBCAST OF ITS PRESENTATION AT THE CITIGROUP 13TH ANNUAL GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE SAN JOSE, Calif., August 22, 2006— Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVLS), today announced that Richard S. Hill, Novellus' chairman and chief executive officer, will

NOVELLUS ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY AND TIMING OF MID-QUARTER UPDATE CONFERENCE CALL WEBCAST FOR THIRD QUARTER 2006 SAN JOSE, Calif., August 16, 2006— Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVLS), today announced that it will provide its mid-quarter update for the third quarter 2006 in a conference call

Lam Research Corporation Announces Live Webcast of Upcoming Investor Conference FREMONT, Calif., August 1, 2006—Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced that the Company's presentation at the 8th Annual Pacific Crest Technology Forum, scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

Novellus Announces Availability Of The Webcast Of Its Presentation At The 8th Annual Pacific Crest Technology Forum SAN JOSE, Calif., July 28, 2006— Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVLS), today announced that William H. Kurtz, Novellus' executive vice president and chief financial officer,

NOVELLUS SYSTEMS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2006 RESULTS SAN JOSE, Calif., July 19, 2006—Novellus Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVLS) today reported net sales and results of operations for its second quarter ended July 1, 2006. Net sales for the second quarter were $410.1 million, up $44.2 million or 12.1

Lam Research Corporation Announces Earnings for the Quarter Ended June 25, 2006 FREMONT, Calif., July 19, 2006--Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) highlights for the June 2006 quarter were: Lam Research Corporation today announced earnings for the quarter ended June 25, 2006.

Lam President and CEO Steve Newberry and Executive Chairman Jim Bagley Receive Needham and Company "Legends of the Industry" Award FREMONT, Calif., July 17, 2006—Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced that President and CEO Steve Newberry and Executive Chairman Jim Bagley were

Novellus Promotes Hoang Hoang to Vice President of Asia Region Business Management San Jose, CA, July 12, 2006 -- Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVLS) the productivity and technology leader in advanced process equipment for the global semiconductor industry, today announced that Hoang Hoang has

ATDF and Novellus to Provide CVD Ultra Low-k Wafers to Chip Industry Suppliers Austin, TX, and San Jose, CA (10 July 2006) – In cooperation with Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVLS), global R&D fab ATDF will produce next-generation, porous low-k wafers for equipment and materials suppliers

The 2300® Versys® Kiyo™ was selected for semiconductor manufacturing excellence.

First Copper Electrofill System Targeted Exclusively for 45nm and 32nm Nodes

Editors' Choice Best Product Award Presented To Novellus Systems For Semiconductor Manufacturing Excellence San Jose, Calif. – July 10, 2006 – Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVLS) today announced it has received the prestigious Editors' Choice Best Product Award presented annually by

Advanced photoresist dry strip system mitigates fab risk and sets benchmark for technology, reliability and productivity at 65nm and 45nm nodes

Novellus Announces Availability And Timing Of Second Quarter 2006 Earnings Conference Call Webcast SAN JOSE, Calif., July 5, 2006— Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVLS), today announced that it will provide its second quarter 2006 earnings in a conference call to be held on Wednesday, July 19,

Lam Research Corporation Announces Date for Releasing June Quarter Financial Results FREMONT, Calif., June 28 2006—Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced it will release the June 2006 quarter financial results on Wednesday, July 19, 2006.

NOVELLUS ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF THE WEBCAST OF ITS ANALYST AND PRESS EVENT SAN JOSE, Calif., June 27, 2006--Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq NM: NVLS), today announced that it will provide a live webcast of its analyst and press event, in association with Semicon West 2006.

Milestone marks Exelan's long-standing market success and successful evolution, enabling a broad range of critical applications to 65/45 nm and beyond.

Lam to Hold Analyst and Investor Meeting on July 11, 2006 FREMONT, Calif., June 22, 2006—Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced that it will hold an analyst and investor meeting on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Lam Research Corporation Announces Live Webcasts of Upcoming Investor Conferences FREMONT, Calif., June 5, 2006-Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced the schedule of upcoming presentations that will be available to the public via webcast: June 13, 2006-Bear Stearns 17th Annual

Lam Research Corporation Named to 2006 List of "100 Fastest-Growing Technology Companies" FREMONT, Calif., June 5, 2006-Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced that the Company was named to Business 2.0's 2006 list of "100 Fastest-Growing Technology Companies," known as the "B2

NOVELLUS ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY AND TIMING OF MID-QUARTER UPDATE CONFERENCE CALL WEBCAST FOR SECOND QUARTER 2006 SAN JOSE, Calif., May 24, 2006- Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVLS), today announced that it will provide its mid-quarter update for the second quarter 2006 in a conference call to be

Lam Comments on Stock Option Grant Practices FREMONT, Calif., May 23, 2006—Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced its response to investors' questions regarding option grant practices. Lam's policy and practice have been to grant options to the CEO after the approval of the

Novellus Responds To Options Pricing Report SAN JOSE, Calif., May 22, 2006- Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVLS), today announced that it has reviewed a Merrill Lynch report regarding options pricing in the semiconductor industry. Novellus has reviewed its process of granting options to the named

NOVELLUS ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF THE WEBCAST OF ITS PRESENTATION AT THE 34TH ANNUAL JPMORGAN TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE SAN JOSE, Calif., May 15, 2006—Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq NM: NVLS), today announced that William H. Kurtz, Novellus' executive vice president and chief financial officer,

Lam Research Corporation Announces Live Webcasts of Upcoming Investor Conferences FREMONT, Calif., May 9, 2006—Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced the schedule of upcoming presentations that will be available to the public via webcast: May 31, 2006—Cowen & Company 34th

Lam Named to Business Ethics' 100 Best Corporate Citizens List FREMONT, Calif., May 1, 2006—Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced that it has been named one of the "100 Best Corporate Citizens" by Business Ethics magazine for the second consecutive year.

NOVELLUS ANNOUNCES WEBCAST OF ITS PRESENTATION AT THE CREDIT SUISSE SEMICONDUCTOR AND SEMICONDUCTOR CAPITAL EQUIPMENT CONFERENCE SAN JOSE, Calif., Apr. 25, 2006—Novellus Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:: NVLS), the productivity and innovation leader in advanced deposition, surface preparation and

Lam Research Corporation Announces Live Webcasts of Upcoming Investor Conferences FREMONT, Calif., April 20, 2006—Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced the schedule of upcoming presentations that will be available to the public via webcast: May 2, 2006—Credit Suisse

NOVELLUS SYSTEMS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2006 RESULTS SAN JOSE, Calif., April 19, 2006—Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVLS) today reported net sales and results of operations for its first quarter ended April 1, 2006. Net sales for the first quarter were $365.9 million, up $33.6 million or 10.1

Lam placed third in the "Big Companies" category.

Lam Announces Earnings for the Quarter Ended March 26, 2006 FREMONT, Calif., April 12, 2006—Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced earnings for the quarter ended March 26, 2006. Revenue for the period was $437.4 million, and net income was $86.3 million, or $0.60 per diluted

Novellus Announces Availability And Timing Of First Quarter 2006 Earnings Conference Call Webcast SAN JOSE, Calif., April 5, 2006-Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq NM: NVLS), the productivity and innovation leader in advanced deposition, surface preparation and chemical mechanical planarization

Lam Announces Date for Releasing March Quarter Financial Results FREMONT, Calif., March 29, 2006—Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced it will release the March 2006 quarter financial results on Wednesday, April 12, 2006. Management's quarterly company update will be held on

Tsinghua University Microelectronics Research Program To Benefit from Donation of CMP Process Tool and Sponsored Professorship

Lam Research Corporation Announces Date for Analyst and Investor Meeting FREMONT, Calif., March 9, 2006 -- Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX), today announced it will hold an analyst and investor meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2006, in Shanghai, China.

NOVELLUS ANNOUNCES WEBCAST OF ITS PRESENTATION AT THE MORGAN STANLEY ANNUAL SEMICONDUCTOR & SYSTEMS CONFERENCE SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 28, 2006—Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq NM: NVLS), the productivity and innovation leader in advanced deposition, surface preparation and chemical mechanical

NOVELLUS ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY AND TIMING OF MID-QUARTER UPDATE CONFERENCE CALL WEBCAST FOR FIRST QUARTER 2006 SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb 23, 2006—Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq NM: NVLS), the productivity and innovation leader in advanced deposition, surface preparation and chemical mechanical

Outstanding Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) Award

Given for ElectroChemical Plating (ECP)

Lam Research Corporation Announces Live Webcast of Upcoming Investor Conference FREMONT, Calif., February 21, 2006—Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced that the Company's presentation at the Morgan Stanley Semiconductor and Systems Conference, scheduled for 10:30 a.m.