Applied Materials Completes Acquisition of Metron Technology

Under the terms of the agreement, originally announced on August 16, 2004, Applied Materials paid approximately $85 million for all outstanding shares and equity equivalents of Metron Technology's worldwide operating subsidiaries and substantially all of its other assets, and has assumed certain Metron Technology liabilities.

"Metron Technology provides us with a significant opportunity for extending our service business," said Mike Splinter, president and CEO of Applied Materials. "This is the first time a leading equipment supplier will have the capability to deliver fab-wide services for semiconductor fab operations support. Through Metron Technology, we expect to bring increased value to our customers with customized, quality solutions that combine efficiency and reliability with our equipment and process expertise."

As a wholly-owned subsidiary reporting into Applied Global Services, Metron Technology will have the benefit of Applied Materials' technical expertise, global infrastructure, strong supplier network and financial resources. Metron Technology will operate as an impartial provider of services with appropriate systems to protect the intellectual property of Metron Technology's customers and suppliers.

"Metron Technology's equipment and fab solutions allow customers to focus on their core design and manufacturing strengths while reducing fab operating costs," said Werner Finsterbusch, newly appointed general manager of Metron Technology. "This acquisition enhances Metron Technology's global capabilities and resources to provide multi-vendor solutions on a worldwide scale and bring new efficiencies to customers."

This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to expected benefits from the acquisition of Metron Technology's businesses and subsidiaries, Applied Materials' growth opportunities and service capabilities, the adequacy of procedures to protect confidential information, and all other statements that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements include the assumptions that underlie such statements and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied, including but not limited to: the successful integration and performance of the acquired businesses; sustainability of demand in the semiconductor and semiconductor equipment industries, which is subject to many factors, including global economic conditions, demand for electronic products and semiconductors, and geopolitical uncertainties; the realization of synergies expected to result from the acquisition; Applied's ability to successfully and cost-effectively supply a broad range of equipment and service products and to support non-Applied Materials systems; Applied's ability to successfully execute its growth strategy; retention of key employees; and other risks described in Applied Materials' SEC filings. All forward-looking statements are based on management's estimates, projections and assumptions as of the date hereof and Applied Materials assumes no obligation to update this press release.

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