ST. PETERS, Mo., Aug. 5 /EMWNews/ -- 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.