Genus Receives Order for Multiple LYNX2® Systems

SUNNYVALE, Calif. (October 26, 2000) – Genus, Inc. (Nasdaq: GGNS) announced it has received a production order for multiple LYNX2® systems from a major semiconductor manufacturer. The systems will be used to deposit metal films for advanced memory applications and they are scheduled for delivery starting at the end of this year.

The LYNX2 is an advanced, single-wafer cluster tool that has been proven in high-volume production lines. It provides a multiple-film process chamber and up to four process modules. Genus' LYNX series machines have demonstrated high reliability in advanced semiconductor manufacturing fabs worldwide and support all of Genus' thin film technologies, including atomic layer deposition (ALD).

"While Genus is aggressively marketing our advanced technology products, including ALD, to new customers and industries, this order confirms that our core tungsten silicide business remains strong," said Dr. William Elder, Genus chairman and CEO.

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.