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KLA-Tencor Withdraws Offer For August Technology
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 23, 2006--KLA-Tencor Corp. (NASDAQ: KLAC) today announced that it has withdrawn its February 2005 offer to acquire August Technology Corporation (NASDAQ: AUGT) for $11.50 per share in cash.

KLA-Tencor noted its disappointment that the two companies were unable to enter into substantive discussions and reach a final agreement.

About KLA-Tencor: KLA-Tencor is the world leader in yield management and process control solutions for semiconductor manufacturing and related industries. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., the company has sales and service offices around the world. An S&P 500 company, KLA-Tencor is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol KLAC. Additional information about the company is available on the Internet at http://www.kla-tencor.com

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Meggan Powers
Director Corporate Communications

 

 

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