Free Declaration in Opposition - District Court of California - California

Case 5:07-cv-05248-JW

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Filed 10/29/2007

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Samsung Ventures Contact Yoon Choi Tel: +14085444470 AMEC Contacts Robert W. Wu, Ph.D. Tel: +18587170371 Email: [email protected] Jane EvansRyan MCA Public Relations Tel: +14084896391 Email: [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SAMSUNG VENTURE INVESTMENT CORP. MAKES INVESTMENT IN ADVANCED MICROFABRICATION EQUIPMENT INC.

SHANGHAI, China, March 6, 2007--Advanced MicroFabrication Equipment Inc. (AMEC), an emerging Asiabased developer of proprietary innovative semiconductor processing technology and equipment, today announced that it has raised $8 million from Samsung Venture Investment Corp. (SVIC) and other investors. The new funding represents the second and final closing of AMEC's Series B effort, which secured a total of $43 million. "AMEC's vision to spearhead and strategically manufacture semiconductor capital equipment in Asia with a team of worldclass industry veterans is the reason for Samsung Ventures' investment," said Bill Byun, managing director of Samsung Ventures. "Samsung is a leading manufacturer of the memory products that are enabling our digital world," said AMEC's chairman and chief executive officer, Gerald Yin. "As a global technology innovator, they understand our industry and our technology value proposition. We're proud that this industry leader has chosen to support AMEC with today's investment." Under the terms of its investment, SVIC will hold board observer rights. Such rights entitle an SVIC representative to attend select sessions of AMEC's board of directors meetings that do not involve the disclosure of customerspecific information. The first closing of AMEC's Series B round was announced in October 2006. The amount secured at that time was $35 million. The investors included: Walden International, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Goldman Sachs, Redpoint Ventures, Interwest Partners, Bay Partners, Global Catalyst Partners and KT Venture Group.

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Case 5:07-cv-05248-JW

Document 13-5

Filed 10/29/2007

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SAMSUNG VENTURE INVESTMENT CORP. INVESTS IN AMEC...........Page 2 of 2 About Samsung Venture Investment Corporation Samsung Venture Investment Corporation manages investment and investmentrelated activities for the Samsung Group. The investment mandate for Samsung Venture Investment Corporation tracks closely to the strategic priorities of Samsung Electronics' and other Group companies' core operating divisions, and encompasses investments in semiconductors, displays, telecommunications, and consumer electronics. About Advanced MicroFabrication Equipment Inc. Advanced MicroFabrication Equipment Inc. (AMEC) is an emerging Asiabased semiconductor equipment company with a portfolio of proprietary wafer fabrication solutions designed to advance technology, increase productivity and reduce manufacturing costs for leading global semiconductor manufacturers. Strategically headquartered in the hub of the semiconductor manufacturing industry, AMEC's proprietary etch and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) systems combine unique technology solutions with economic innovations for the 65/45nm nodes and beyond. AMEC's global infrastructure will include R&D, manufacturing, business and support operations in China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and the U.S. To learn more about AMEC, please visit the company on the Internet at www.amecinc.com

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