KLA-Tencor Corporation (KLAC)-N 100-to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell


ADVISORY, Oct. 4, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

What:

KLA-Tencor Corporation (KLAC), the world's leading supplier of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related industries, will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City's Times Square, where President and CEO Rick Wallace will ring the Opening Bell.

Celebrating its 35th anniversary, KLA-Tencor has established a pattern of technology achievement that has enabled chipmakers to advance their manufacturing process. Wallace's bell ringing will celebrate employees and commemorate KLA-Tencor's 35 years of innovation and collaboration with customers and partners in the semiconductor, data storage, LED, photovoltaic and other related nanoelectronics industries.

Where:

NASDAQ MarketSite's Broadcast Studio—4 Times Square (at 43rd & Broadway)

When:

Wednesday, October 5, 2011—9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET

Contact:
Meggan Powers
Sr. Director, Corporate Communications
KLA-Tencor Corporation
(408) 875-8733
Meggan.Powers@kla-tencor.com

NASDAQ MarketSite:
Jen Knapp
(212) 401-8916
Jennifer.knapp@nasdaqomx.com

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Webcast:

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About KLA-Tencor Corporation (KLAC):

KLA-Tencor Corporation (Nasdaq:KLAC), a leading provider of process control and yield management solutions, partners with customers around the world to develop state-of-the-art inspection and metrology technologies. These technologies serve the semiconductor, data storage, LED, photovoltaic, and other related nanoelectronics industries. With a portfolio of industry-standard products and a team of world-class engineers and scientists, the company has created superior solutions for its customers for over 30 years. Headquartered in Milpitas, Calif., KLA-Tencor has dedicated customer operations and service centers around the world. Additional information may be found at www.kla-tencor.com. (KLAC-F)

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