WOODBURY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2003--Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ: VECO) announced today that its fourth quarter and year-end financial results will be distributed prior to the market opening on Tuesday, February 11, 2003.

A conference call reviewing these results has been scheduled for 10:00 am Eastern Time that same morning at 1-800-818-5264. The call will also be webcast live at www.veeco.com on the investor site. A replay of the call will be available until February 18, 2003 at 888-203-1112 or 719-457-0820 code 524029 or on the Veeco website.

About Veeco:

Veeco Instruments Inc. is a worldwide leader in metrology tools and process equipment for the semiconductor, data storage, telecommunications/wireless, and scientific research markets Manufacturing and engineering facilities are located in New York, California, Colorado, Arizona and Minnesota. Global sales and service offices are located throughout the United States, Europe, Japan and Asia Pacific. Additional information on Veeco can be found at http://www.veeco.com.

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