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ESI Announces Resignation of Chief Financial Officer
PORTLAND, Ore., Jul 30, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:ESIO), a leading provider of world-class photonic and laser systems for micro-engineering applications, today announced that John Metcalf, senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), will be leaving the company effective September 29, 2007.

Nick Konidaris, president and CEO of ESI, stated "We wish to thank John for his dedicated service to ESI and wish him the best in his new endeavor. ESI will be conducting a thorough search for a new CFO effective immediately."

About ESI, Inc.

ESI is a pioneer and leading supplier of world-class production laser systems that help its microelectronics customers achieve compelling yield and productivity gains. The company's industry-leading, application-specific products enhance electronic-device performance in three key sectors -- semiconductors, components and electronic interconnect -- by enabling precision fine-tuning of device microfeatures in high-volume manufacturing environments. Founded in 1944, ESI is headquartered in Portland, Ore. More information is available at www.esi.com.

SOURCE: Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.

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