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To: StanX Long who wrote (61913)	3/12/2002 1:00:11 AM
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Applied 'reviewing' plan to shut down e-beam tool operation, sources say By Mark LaPedus Semiconductor Business News (03/11/02 14:48 p.m. EST) siliconstrategies.com SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Applied Materials Inc. is reportedly evaluating a plan to pull the plug on its electron-beam mask-writer business after a series of setbacks, product delays and lost opportunities in the market, according to several sources in the industry. Although executives from Applied declined to comment, sources indicated that the company is reportedly "reviewing" a plan to shutter the e-beam portion of its troubled Etec Systems subsidiary. Based in Hayward, Calif., Etec is the world's largest supplier of e-beam tools in terms of market share, according to analysts. No decision has been made about the fate of Etec's e-beam operation--yet, sources said. But a final decision is expected within the next month, possibly next week, sources added. Santa Clara, Calif.-based Applied does not plan to shut down Etec's pattern-generation equipment operation, according to sources.

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