MEMC Provides Update on Tropical Storm Edouard

ST. PETERS, Mo., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MEMC Electronic
Materials, Inc. (NYSE: WFR) today provided an update related to Tropical Storm
Edouard, which is currently passing through Pasadena, Texas.
The company reported that it has taken safety precautions in preparation
for heavy weather associated with Tropical Storm Edouard at its Pasadena,
Texas facility. As part of these precautions, the company has moderated
operations in various areas of the facility, which is currently anticipated to
have approximately a two day effect on polysilicon production. Should
circumstances cause a material change to this assessment, or a material impact
to the company's financial targets, the company will issue another press
release.
About MEMC
MEMC is a global leader in the manufacture and sale of wafers and related
intermediate products to the semiconductor and solar industries. MEMC has
been a pioneer in the design and development of wafer technologies over the
past four decades. With R&D and manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe
and Asia, MEMC enables the next generation of high performance semiconductor
devices and solar cells.
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking
statements, including the company's current anticipation that the moderation
of operations may have approximately a two day effect on polysilicon
production. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking
statements. These forward-looking statements represent the company's judgment
as of the date of this release. The company disclaims, however, any intent or
obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
SOURCE MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc.

Bill Michalek, Director, Investor Relations of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc,
+1-636-474-5443