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Official Announcement of FEI Company Acquisition of nanoTechnology Systems

FEI Company recently announced the acquisition of nanoTechnology Systems ("NTS"). We are excited about the value that the combination of NTS and FEI will bring to our current and future customers. FEI is an established and financially strong company that has a long track record of market leadership and profitability. Our company consists of over 2,500 employees including over 800 who interface directly with customers in sales, service, and applications support. Our sales and service channels support customers in over 80 countries. We have a long standing commitment to Research and Development funding and the advancement of electron microscopy, investing $99 M over the past four quarters alone. Our strong balance sheet leaves little doubt we have the financial strength and staying power to be an industry leader for many years to come.

NTS has acted as a trusted distributor of FEI for the past 10 years and we are proud of the success our partnership has achieved. Besides some minor changes in documentation, you should expect to see no changes in terms of your existing NTS / FEI working relationship. All contacts, processes, people, and day to day activity will go on unchanged.

This acquistion demonstrates FEI's commitment to our customers in Australia and New Zealand and it is our intent to continue to invest in our local presence. FEI and our 15 new employees from NTS are committed to helping you Explore, Discover, and Resolve the challenges of your World.