Genus Wins ALD Repeat Order From Leading Data Storage Company

Sunnyvale, Calif.-November 13, 2002-Genus, Inc's (Nasdaq: GGNS) market diversification strategy again paid dividends today as the company announced an order for an atomic layer deposition (ALD) system from a leading data storage manufacturer. The LYNX2® ALD system represents yet another repeat order for Genus' leading ALD technology following last month's announcement of a repeat order from the Japanese semiconductor consortium, Selete. The system will be used in volume production of thin film heads (TFH).

"This order is another indication of the positive performance of our installed ALD modules and is a great result for Genus as we build up sales momentum in this quarter," stated Bill Elder, chairman and CEO, Genus, Inc. "Not only is it a sign of tool quality, but equally as important, it is a positive demonstration of our ability to deliver and support our customers."

In late 2000, as part of its multi-phase ALD commercialization plan, Genus announced its plan to target its ALD technology at TFH applications, attempting to diversify markets served and lessen the company's revenue reliance upon semiconductor equipment. To date, Genus has sold ALD systems to three of the top four data storage manufacturers, and earlier this year, qualified its ALD for production in TFH manufacturing. Genus' ALD has since gone into volume production in the TFH market.

Werner Rust, Genus' vice president of sales and marketing commented, "The TFH business has been very good for Genus. Not only is it a valuable source of income for the company when other markets are down, but it also has given us a unique opportunity to hone our skills in a production environment. In return, and with our support, our TFH customers have extended their current manufacturing process beyond what was possible with other deposition techniques, in addition to experiencing greater yields at a lower cost of ownership."

About Genus
Genus, Inc. manufactures critical deposition processing products for the global semiconductor industry and the data storage industry. To enable the production of intricate micro-computer chips and electronic storage devices, Genus offers its LYNX and StrataGem series production-proven equipment for 200mm and 300mm semiconductor production, and offers thin film deposition products for chemical vapor deposition (CVD), atomic layer deposition (ALD), and pre-clean capabilities. Genus is at the forefront of market and technology developments in the ALD marketplace, which is gaining acceptance worldwide as a critical technology for sub 0.13-micron production of computer chips and electronic storage devices. Genus' customers include semiconductor manufacturers located throughout the United States, Europe and the Pacific Rim including Korea, Japan and Taiwan. Founded in 1981, the company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. For additional information visit Genus' web site at www.genus.com

NOTE: LYNX2®, LYNX3™ and StrataGem™ are trademarks of Genus, Inc

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the company's future financial and business performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These contingencies include but are not limited to: actual customer orders received by the company, the extent to which ALD technology is demanded by the marketplace, the actual number of customer orders received by the company, availability of components from suppliers, the timing of final acceptance of products by customers, the financial climate, accessibility to financing and fulfillment of closing conditions, general conditions in the thin film equipment market and in the macro-economy, and the influence of global political events. Genus assumes no obligation to update this information. Additional risks and uncertainties are discussed in the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations contained in Genus' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001 and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.