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ICOS Vision Systems Corporation N.V. Announces De-Listing From Nasdaq Europe

Date 15/07/2003

ICOS Vision Systems Corporation NV(Nasdaq, Nasdaq Europe and Euronext: IVIS), a world leader invision and inspection systems for the semiconductor industry,announced today that Nasdaq Europe has approved its request todelist its shares from the Nasdaq Europe market, subject to thefulfillment of certain conditions. The de-listing is expectedto take place on August 15, 2003.

ICOS shares will continue to trade on Nasdaq (USA) and onEuronext. By trading on both exchanges, ICOS is providinginvestors both in the United States and in Europe with atransparant and liquid trading platform. Investors will be ableto buy or sell shares of ICOS through either Nasdaq or Euronextand to trade freely between both exchanges. In addition,investors will be able to freely sell shares purchased onNasdaq Europe on either Nasdaq or Euronext without anyrestrictions or extra formalities. As a result, ICOS does notexpect shareholders to be at an disadvantage as a result of thede-listing from Nasdaq Europe.

Nasdaq Europe's approval of the de-listing of the Company'sshares from Nasdaq Europe is conditional on the Company'scompliance with the Continuing Requirements imposed on NasdaqEurope Listed Issuers until the de-listing takes effect. Allprice sensitive information in respect of the Company will bemade available to investors through the Company's websitewww.icos.be, Nasdaq website www.nasdaq.com, Euronext websitewww.euronext.com and distribution through press agencies.