S. "MEMC will continue to protect its
investment in intellectual property and vigorously enforce its patents against
companies that seek to use MEMC's patented technology without a license. This type of defect-free silicon
wafer, trademarked by MEMC as PerfectSilicon (TM), enables semiconductor
manufacturers to produce next generation devices with enhanced performance
characteristics. In addition, the spots will be
made available to motion picture studios and theater owners.

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avocent. VSDA
represents more than 1,000 companies throughout the United States,
Canada , and other nations.

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. "This settlement demonstrates the
effectiveness of our intellectual property portfolio. Branded products include switching, extension ,
intelligent platform management interface (IPMI), remote access and
video display solutions.

Other risks may be detailed from time to time in
reports to be filed with the SEC. Additional information and complete rules can be found at
www.

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(NYSE: WFR) announced that the U.S. We believe that
our patents and intellectual property are valuable assets, and we will
continue to vigorously protect our rights in those patents. is focused on providing distribution, production and
representation services to independent filmmakers.

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Additional information is available at:
www. Winners will
receive prizes and have their PSAs played in video stores across the
country. Membership comprises the full spectrum of video
retailers (from single-store operators to large chains), video
distributors , the home video divisions of major and independent motion
picture studios, and other related businesses that constitute and
support the home video entertainment industry.

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ST.,
its wholly owned subsidiary , and Raritan Computer Inc. "Project:
FAIR intends to meet the piracy problem head-on by recognizing
provocative and powerful messages about the massive harm caused by
theft of our industry's creative works. Project: FAIR will complement
other VSDA public education programs, which include a recently
launched initiative to play anti-piracy trailers and display
anti-piracy posters in video stores and the Association's ongoing
effort to encourage motion picture studios to include anti-piracy
trailers on DVDs.

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, Europe and Asia, MEMC enables
the next generation of high performance semiconductor devices .com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that are forward -looking
statements as defined within the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. We extended the
deadline to allow film students sufficient time to complete their
entries," Dieterich said.
Current sponsors of Project: FAIR include Hilton Hotels,
IndieWire, and Moviemaker Magazine . also runs the Had To
Be Made Film Festival, the first nationwide film festival available
only on DVD at top independent video rental outlets across the
country.

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These devices, in turn, may allow electronics companies to
produce better performing products such as cell phones, computers and PDA's.

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Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of celebrity judges, who
will select the winning spots.

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, MEMC Electronic
Materials , Inc.

The contest is part of the Video Software Dealers Association's
continuing strategy to combat illegal file-swapping of movies and
bootleg DVDs. Its members operate more than 12,500 retail
outlets in the U.
ABOUT HAD TO BE MADE FILMS -- Established in 2002, Had To Be Made,
Inc .

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These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from the statements made, including the risks associated with
obtaining and protecting intellectual property rights and the
uncertainty of litigation.
"Piracy is the most critical issue facing every person in the
entertainment industry," said spokesperson Carrie Dieterich.S.

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PETERS, Mo."
Patent number 5,919,302 relates to the manufacture and use of
semiconductor grade single crystal defect-free silicon wafers, which are used
in the manufacture of semiconductor devices.----Avocent
Corporation (NASDAQ: AVCT) announced today that Avocent Redmond Corp. Other factors that could cause operating
and financial results to differ are described in Avocent's annual
report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on March 14, 2005.

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"We are very pleased with the decision handed down by the Federal
Appellate Court and believe this is a major step in defending our patents and
being fairly compensated for the value of our innovations," said Nabeel
Gareeb, MEMC's Chief Executive Officer. Avocent does not undertake any
obligation to publicly update its forward-looking statements based on
events or circumstances after the date hereof.

Anti -Piracy Film Contest Calls for Additional Entries; Submission Deadline Extended to May 31 2005

that sell and/or rent DVDs, VHS cassettes, and
console video games.

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Cooper, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Avocent. The films should emphasize that purchasing
illegal copies contributes to copyright infringement and/or that
downloading copyrighted movies without authorization is stealing and a
crime .

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About Avocent Corporation

Avocent Corporation is the leading supplier of connectivity
solutions for enterprise data centers, service providers and financial
institutions worldwide .

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Court of Appeals for the
Federal Circuit has reversed a summary judgment ruling on induced infringement
by a California District Court regarding MEMC's patent on defect-free silicon.

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LOS ANGELES----The Project: FAIR
contest deadline for submission has been extended , the Video Software
Dealers Association (VSDA), in conjunction with Had To Be Made Films,
announced today.
"In addition to our outreach to the independent film community, we
are also working with a number of colleges and film schools whose
students are just returning from spring break. They also will be featured at an awards ceremony during the
VSDA's Home Entertainment Event 2005.

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Project: FAIR is a contest for filmmakers to create
public service announcements that speak out against motion picture
theft in imaginative ways that will resonate with the public.

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MEMC has been a pioneer in the
design and development of wafer technologies over the past four decades. have settled
the patent infringement lawsuit brought by Avocent Redmond Corp.projectfair.

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MEMC Receives Favorable Ruling in SUMCO Patent Infringement Case

These include statements regarding Avocent's future
protection of patent and intellectual property rights and litigation.

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R+D and manufacturing facilities in the U.

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About MEMC
MEMC is the world's largest public company solely devoted to the supply of
wafers to semiconductor device manufacturers. The strategy includes educating the public , advocating
more effective anti-piracy laws, supporting vigorous enforcement of
existing laws , and providing consumers with multiple competitive,
lawful alternatives to video piracy.

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Avocent Reports Settlement of Patent Infringement Lawsuit

ABOUT VSDA -- Established in 1981, the Video Software Dealers
Association (VSDA) is the not-for-profit international trade
association for the $24 billion home entertainment industry.

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As a result of
the CAFC decision, the case has been remanded back to the California District
Court for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.
"We are pleased that we were able to bring this matter to a
successful conclusion," stated John R.

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Filmmakers are invited to submit 30- to 40-second films centered
around a persuasive message against theft of movies that is
appropriate for all ages. In addition to the
HTBM/VSDA Filmmaker Program, Had To Be Made, Inc.

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The CAFC ruling supports MEMC's claim that SUMCO Corporation is liable for
induced infringement of an MEMC patent on defect-free silicon. Under the terms of the agreement,
Avocent licensed certain patents to Raritan, and the parties entered
into a worldwide, five-year litigation stand-still agreement that
resolves all claims between the parties. These winning PSAs will be announced
and previewed at VSDA's Home Entertainment 2005 event, to be held July
26-28, 2005 at the Bellagio Hotel + Casino in Las Vegas.