Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ESIO), a leading supplier of innovative laser-based manufacturing solutions for the microtechnology industry, today announced it will be presenting at two upcoming investor events:

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Needham Growth Conference

Date: January 16, 2013
Location: NY Palace Hotel, New York City
Presentation Time: 4:10 p.m. ET; presentation will be webcast
 
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Noble Financial Capital Markets Equity Conference

Date: January 22, 2013
Location: Hard Rock Hotel, Hollywood, Florida
Presentation Time: 11:00 a.m. ET; presentation will be webcast

ESI's presentations will focus on the company's strategy and financial performance. Webcasts and slides from the presentations will be made available on ESI's website at http://investors.esi.com.

About ESI, Inc.

ESI is a leading supplier of innovative, laser-based manufacturing solutions for the microtechnology industry. Our systems enable precise structuring and testing of micron to submicron features in electronic devices, semiconductors, LEDs and other high-value components. We partner with our customers to make breakthrough technologies possible in the microelectronics, semiconductor and other emerging industries. Founded in 1944, ESI is headquartered in Portland, Ore., with global operations from the Pacific Northwest to the Pacific Rim. More information is available at www.esi.com.

ESI
Brian Smith, 503-672-5760
smithb@esi.com