SMHN SUSS MicroTec SE

SUSS MicroTec, a leading supplier of equipment and process solutions for the semiconductor and related markets, was honored with the 'Outstanding Performance Award' from SPIL (Siliconware Precision Industries Co., Ltd.) in July 2013.

SPIL, headquartered in Taichung, Taiwan, is a major leading backend IC packaging turnkey solutions provider. Their services include wafer bumping, wafer sort, assembly and testing. Every two years the company honors its most respected suppliers with this award. This year, SPIL selected only SUSS MicroTec and one other equipment vendor out of about 500 suppliers. The 'Outstanding Performance Award', established to acknowledge excellent supplier performance, is based on criteria such as quality, price, delivery, support and technology, all accounting for an equal share of it.

'In the fast moving semiconductor industry, quality, technology and support are major distinctive features of equipment providers. At SUSS MicroTec we strive to continuously improve our customer service and the quality of our products such enhancing the value proposition for our customers.' says Frank P. Averdung, President and CEO of SUSS MicroTec. 'We are honored to receive this distinctive recognition of our work from SPIL - one of our most valued customers.'

About SUSS MicroTec

SUSS MicroTec, listed on TecDAX of Deutsche Boerse AG, is a leading supplier of equipment and process solutions for microstructuring in the semiconductor industry and related markets. In close cooperation with research institutes and industry partners SUSS MicroTec contributes to the advancement of next-generation technologies such as 3D Integration and nanoimprint lithography as well as key processes for MEMS and LED manufacturing. With a global infrastructure for applications and service SUSS MicroTec supports more than 8.000 installed systems worldwide. SUSS MicroTec is headquartered in Garching near Munich, Germany. For more information, please visit: www.suss.com

Language:   English Company: SÜSS MicroTec AG Schleissheimer Strasse 90 85748 Garching Germany Phone: +49 (0)89 32007-161

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ISIN: DE000A1K0235 WKN: A1K023 Indices: TecDAX Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, München, Stuttgart

SUSS MicroTec AGFranka SchielkeTel.: +49 (0)89 32007-161Fax: +49 (0)89 32007-451Email: franka.schielke@suss.com