FEI Company (FEIC)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee’s responsibilities and authorities include, but are not limited to, the following general categories: (i) processes, controls and risk management; (ii) engaging and reviewing the work of the independent registered public accountants; and (iii) reports submitted to the SEC and other disclosure made by us. The Audit Committee met eleven times in 2008.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee's responsibilities and authorities include, but are not limited to, the following general categories: (i) processes, controls and risk management; (ii) engaging and reviewing the work of the independent registered public accountants; and (iii) reports submitted to the SEC and other disclosure made by us. Mr. Attardo was a member of the Audit Committee until May 2007. Mr. Lobbezoo joined the Audit Committee in May 2007. Mr. Kelly served as chairman of the Audit Committee throughout 2007. The Audit Committee met seven times in 2007.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee’s responsibilities and authorities include, but are not limited to, the following general categories: (i) processes, controls and risk management; (ii) engaging and reviewing the work of the independent registered public accountants; and (iii) reports submitted to the SEC and other disclosure made by us. Mr. Richardson served as chairman of the Audit Committee through November 15, 2006 and after that Mr. Kelly became the chairman. The Audit Committee met nine times in 2006. The Audit Committee charter was amended and restated on November 15, 2006.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee’s responsibilities and authorities include, but are not limited to, responsibilities and authorities concerning the following general categories: (i) processes, controls and risk management; (ii) engaging and reviewing the work of the independent registered public accountants; and (iii) reports submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission and other disclosure made by us.

During 2005, the Audit Committee consisted of Michael J. Attardo, Thomas F. Kelly and James T. Richardson (Chair). The Audit Committee met thirteen times in 2005.

The Audit Committee charter was amended and restated on January 28, 2004 and was attached to our proxy statement for our 2004 annual meeting as Appendix A. The Audit Committee charter is also available on our website, free of charge, at www.feicompany.com. You can also obtain a copy of the charter, free of charge, by writing to us at FEI Company, 5350 NE Dawson Creek Drive, Hillsboro, Oregon 97124-5793.

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Audit Committee

The Audit Committee’s responsibilities and authorities include, but are not limited to, responsibilities and authorities concerning the following general categories: (i) processes, controls and risk management; (ii) the independent auditors; and (iii) reports submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission and other disclosure made by us.

From January 1, 2004 to January 28, 2004, the Audit Committee consisted of Michael J. Attardo, Jan C. Lobbezoo and James T. Richardson (Chair).  On January 28, 2004, Mr. Lobbezoo ceased to serve on the Audit Committee and Thomas F. Kelly was added.  The Audit Committee met ten times in 2004.

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