Stockholder Recommendations and Communication with the Board of Directors

        Stockholders may recommend potential candidates for director. Recommended candidates are screened according to the criteria outlined above and some recommended candidates may be interviewed by the Nominating Committee. The same identifying and evaluating procedures apply to all candidates for director nomination, including candidates submitted by stockholders.

        No candidates were recommended by the stockholders during fiscal 2005.

        If you would like the Nominating Committee to consider a prospective candidate, in accordance with our bylaws, please submit the candidate’s name and qualifications to: Christine Hergenrother, Secretary, Tegal Corporation, 2201 S. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954.

        Stockholders may also communicate directly to members of the Board of Directors or to the chairmen of the standing committees. Communications received in writing will be forwarded to the appropriate member if sent to the following addresses:

        Chairman of the Board, c/o Tegal Corporation, 2201 S. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, CA 94954.

        Chairman of the Nominating Committee of the Board, c/o Tegal Corporation, 2201 S. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, CA 94954.

        Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board, c/o Tegal Corporation, 2201 S. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, CA 94954.

        Chairman of the Compensation Committee of the Board, c/o Tegal Corporation, 2201 S. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, CA 94954.