Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation on Behalf of Shareholders of Semitool, Inc.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Semitool, Inc. (“Semitool” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:SMTL) relating to the proposed merger with Applied Materials, Inc.

Under the proposed agreement, Semitool shareholders will receive $11.00 in cash for each share of Semitool they own. The investigation concerns possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law related to the Semitool Board’s approval of the proposed acquisition.

If you own shares of Semitool, if you have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or if you wish to discuss these matters or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at [phone], Toll Free at [phone], or visit www.howardsmithlaw.com. You may also email my firm at [e-mail].