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LEXAR MEDIA, INC. ADJOURNS SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2006 AT 2:00 P.M., PDT, AS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
FREMONT, Calif., June 2, 2006 - Lexar Media, Inc. (Nasdaq: LEXR) today announced that it has adjourned its special meeting of
stockholders to Friday, June 16, 2006 at 2:00 p.m., PDT at Lexar’s corporate headquarters at 47300 Bayside Parkway, Fremont, California.
The record date for stockholders entitled to vote at the special meeting remains April 28, 2006. Lexar noted that stockholders that
have previously voted may change their vote, but need not vote again.
As previously announced, Micron Technology, Inc. (NYSE: MU) is prepared to increase the exchange ratio that each outstanding share of
Lexar common stock would receive in the merger from 0.5625 shares of Micron common stock to 0.5925 shares of Micron common stock,
subject to approval of the boards of directors of Micron and Lexar and subject to Micron's determination that there is sufficient
Lexar stockholder support for the merger at the revised exchange ratio.
The meeting was adjourned to allow additional time for Lexar and Micron to agree upon the terms of an amendment to the merger
agreement and, if one is entered into, to provide Lexar stockholders with additional information related to such amendment and an
opportunity to review such information.
Lexar stockholders are reminded that their vote is important. A failure to vote has the same effect as a vote against the adoption
of the merger agreement. Any stockholder who has not yet voted is urged to vote FOR the adoption of the merger agreement.
Stockholders may vote their shares by telephone or by the Internet, and are advised that if they have any questions or need any
assistance in the last-minute voting of their shares, they should contact Lexar’s proxy solicitor, Innisfree M&A Incorporated,
toll-free at 877-456-3427.
As previously announced, on April 25, 2006, the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as
amended, in connection with Micron’s proposed acquisition of Lexar, expired.
Lexar stockholders are encouraged to read the definitive proxy statement/prospectus related to the proposed merger with Micron, and
any update or amendment thereto, in its entirety as it provides, among other things, a detailed discussion of the process that led
to the proposed merger and any amendment to the terms thereof and the reasons behind Lexar’s Board of Directors’ unanimous
recommendation that Lexar stockholders vote FOR the adoption of the merger agreement.
About Lexar Media, Inc.
Lexar is a leading marketer and manufacturer of NAND flash memory products including memory cards, USB flash drives, card readers and ATA controller technology for the digital photography, consumer electronics, industrial and communications markets. Lexar holds over 98 issued or allowed controller and system patents, and licenses its technology to companies including Olympus Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SanDisk Corporation and Sony Corporation. Lexar sells its memory cards worldwide and through an exclusive agreement, also sells memory cards under the Kodak® brand. Headquartered in Fremont, California, Lexar has operations in countries around the world. More information is available at www.lexar.com
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties concerning Micron's proposed acquisition of Lexar Media, Inc., including the entry into an amendment to the merger agreement between Micron and Lexar and the timing of the special meeting of Lexar stockholders. Actual events or results may differ materially from those described in this press release due to a number of risks and uncertainties. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, the possibility that the merger agreement will not be amended, the transaction will not close or that the closing may be delayed. In addition, please refer to the documents that Micron and Lexar file with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms S-4, 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. The filings by each of Micron and Lexar identify and address other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements set forth in this press release. Micron and Lexar are under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release to conform to actual results.
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Lexar and the Lexar logo are trademarks of Lexar Media, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Additional Information About the Merger and Where to Find It
Micron has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-132757), as amended, containing a definitive proxy
statement/prospectus and other relevant materials in connection with the proposed acquisition of Lexar by Micron. On May 4, 2006,
the definitive proxy statement/prospectus was mailed to Lexar stockholders of record as of the close of business on April 28, 2006.
Investors and security holders of Lexar are urged to read the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and the other relevant materials
because they contain important information about Micron, Lexar and the proposed merger. The definitive proxy statement/ prospectus
and other relevant materials, and any other documents filed by Micron or Lexar with the SEC, may be obtained free of charge at the
SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the documents filed with the
SEC by Micron by contacting Micron Investor Relations, Kipp Bedard, (208) 368-4465. Investors and security holders may obtain free
copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Lexar by contacting Lexar Chief Financial Officer, Michael Scarpelli, (510) 580-8730.
Investors and security holders of Lexar are urged to read the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and the other relevant
materials before making any voting or investment decision with respect to the proposed merger.
Company Contact:
Lexar Media, Inc
Michael P. Scarpelli
Ph. 510-580-8730
Email: mscarpelli@lexar.com
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
Matthew Sherman
Ph. 212-355-4449 x165
Email: msherman@joelefrank.com
The Blueshirt Group
Jennifer Jarman
Ph. 510-443-3400
Email: investor@lexar.com
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