Genus Expands Globally, Targeting its Technology for Japan

SUNNYVALE, Calif. (April 25, 2000) – Genus, Inc. (Nasdaq: GGNS) announced that it has opened a direct sales office in Tokyo, Japan and appointed industry veteran Mr. Jack Oishi as president to head-up its growth. The new operation will be called Genus Japan, and its office opens on April 28, 2000.

"We believe that the timing is perfect to make this announcement as there is a real need for our ultra-thin film technology in Japan," said Dr. William W.R. Elder, Genus' CEO and president. "Jack's in-depth knowledge of the market and Genus' innovative technology will bring tremendous opportunity to Genus in the Japanese market."

Mr. Oishi has over 20 years of experience in the Japanese semiconductor equipment industry. Before joining Genus, Mr. Oishi was the president and CEO of Tyecin-Innotech Corporation. He was also a co-founder of Innotech and held various senior management positions at Tokyo Electron Lab., Inc. (TEL).

Safe Harbor

This press release contains statements that may be deemed forward-looking regarding the use of ALD technology by the semiconductor industry. Any such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including actual acceptance of ALD technology by the marketplace, potential development of competing technologies, cyclical economic conditions in the semiconductor equipment market, and global economic conditions. Additional associated risks and uncertainties are found in the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations section of Genus' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 1999 and in Genus' subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About Genus

Founded in 1982, Genus, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets capital equipment and deposition processes for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, as well as for other emerging non-semiconductor applications. Genus offers various thin-film deposition modules using its own production-proven equipment and processes for both chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD). The deposition processes are used to manufacture integrated circuits for the computer, communications, medical, military, transportation, and consumer electronics industries. Genus' customers include semiconductor manufacturers located throughout the United States, Europe, and the Pacific Rim, including Korea and Japan. Company headquarters are in Sunnyvale, California. For additional information, visit Genus' Web site at www.genus.com.