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Siltronic and Samsung start joint production of 300 mm wafers in Singapore

Singapore (euro adhoc) -

- Plant officially commissioned after only 18 months of construction
- Target capacity of 300,000 wafers a month
- A US$1 billion investment
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June 19, 2008 - Siltronic Samsung Wafer Pte.
Ltd., a joint venture of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and Siltronic 
AG, today commissioned a new fab in Singapore for the production of 
300 mm wafers. The facility officially started operation in an 
opening ceremony attended by Singapore´s Prime Minister Lee Hsien 
Loong. After only 18 months of construction, Samsung Electronics, a 
leader in advanced semiconductor technology, and Siltronic, a 
subsidiary of Germany´s chemical group Wacker Chemie AG, now own one 
of the world´s largest and most advanced factories for 300 mm wafers.
By 2010, the joint venture should reach a monthly capacity of 300,000
wafers and provide over 800 jobs. The overall investment in this 
project amounts to US$1 billion.
In his speech, Siltronic CEO and Wacker Chemie AG Executive Board 
member Wilhelm Sittenthaler emphasized the joint venture´s strategic 
importance: "Today´s commissioning is a key milestone in further 
expanding our presence on Asia´s growth markets. Siltronic Samsung 
Wafer´s ability to complete this new plant on schedule and in record 
time underscores the joint venture´s engineering expertise and the 
outstanding collaborative strength between Samsung Electronics and 
Siltronic."
Oh-Hyun Kwon, president of Samsung Electronics´ Semiconductor 
Business division, expressed particular appreciation with the 
punctual start of production in Singapore: "The new 300 mm wafer 
fabrication plant is a result of the strong local support from 
Singapore´s Economic Development Board and the technology expertise 
of our partner, Siltronic. Together with Siltronic, Samsung 
anticipates Siltronic Samsung Wafer to play a significant role as a 
steady source of quality 300mm wafers at a time of rapid growth in 
the 300 mm wafer market segment."
"I congratulate the management and staff of Siltronic and Samsung who
have worked together to bring this joint venture about, and to 
implement this project so expeditiously. This plant is a key addition
to our vibrant semiconductor ecosystem", said Singapore's Prime 
Minister Mr. Lee Hsien Loong. "It will extend Singapore´s 
semiconductor value chain, and bring us to the next level of wafering
technology. The long-term prospect for the semiconductor industry 
remains bright and Singapore has positioned itself to take full 
advantage of this and remain a major manufacturing location in Asia 
for electronics and semiconductors."
Company Profile - Samsung Electronics Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. 
is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media
and digital convergence technologies with 2007 consolidated sales of 
US$103.4 billion. Employing approximately 150,000 people in 134 
offices in 62 countries, the company consists of four main business 
units: Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business, 
and Telecommunication Business. Recognized as one of the fastest 
growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of 
digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more 
information, please visit www.samsung.com.
Company Profile - Siltronic Siltronic AG - a subsidiary of Wacker 
Chemie AG - is a global leader in the market for hyperpure silicon 
wafers and a partner to many top-tier chip manufacturers. Our 
production facilities in Europe, the USA, Asia and Japan develop and 
manufacture wafers with diameters of up to 300 mm. Silicon wafers 
form the basis of modern micro and nanoelectronics. They are used, 
for instance, in computers, cellphones, the internet, DVD players, 
flat-panel displays, navigation systems, airbags, computer tomography
equipment, aircraft control systems and many other applications. To 
find out more, visit www.siltronic.com.
Company Profile - Siltronic Samsung Wafer Siltronic Samsung Wafer 
Pte. Ltd. is a joint venture between two global giants in their 
respective fields   Siltronic and Samsung. Siltronic Samsung Wafer 
operates the first 300 mm wafer production fab in Singapore and also 
houses Singapore´s first 300 mm crystal growing facility. Its new 
production complex is located in Tampines Industrial Park in 
Singapore, built with an investment of US$1 billion and the support 
of the Economic Development Board of Singapore. This makes the joint 
venture one of the top five investments in Singapore in 2006. By 
2010, Siltronic Samsung Wafer expects to reach a monthly capacity of 
300,000 wafers and to provide over 800 jobs.
This press release contains forward-looking statements based on 
assumptions and estimates of the executive boards of WACKER, 
Siltronic and Samsung Electronics. Although we assume the 
expectations in these forward-looking statements are realistic, we 
cannot guarantee they will prove to be correct. The assumptions may 
harbor risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual figures to 
differ considerably from the forward-looking statements. Factors that
may cause such discrepancies include, among other things, changes in 
the economic and business environment, variations in exchange and 
interest rates, the introduction of competing products, lack of 
acceptance for new products or services, and changes in corporate 
strategy. WACKER, Siltronic and Samsung do not plan to update the 
forward-looking statements, nor do they assume the obligation to do 
so.
end of announcement                               euro adhoc

Further inquiry note:

Wacker Chemie AG
Christof Bachmair
Tel.: +49 (0)89 6279 1830
E-Mail: christof.bachmair@wacker.com

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
Sunghae Park
Tel.: +82 31 209 7037
E-Mail: sunghae_park@samsung.com

Siltronic AG
Kai Knitter
Tel.: +49 (0)89 8564 3210
E-Mail: kai.knitter@siltronic.com

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