March 13, 2009  
ASBESTOS LITIGATION: AMETEK, Inc. Still Facing Exposure Lawsuits

AMETEK, Inc. and its subsidiaries still face asbestos-related
lawsuits, according to the Company's 2008 annual report filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Many of these lawsuits either relate to businesses which were
acquired by the Company and do not involve products which were
manufactured or sold by the Company or relate to previously
owned businesses of the Company which are under new ownership.

In connection with many of these lawsuits, the sellers or new
owners of those businesses have agreed to indemnify the Company
against these claims (Indemnified Claims). The Indemnified
Claims have been tendered to, and are being defended by, such
sellers and new owners.

These sellers and new owners have met their obligations, in all
respects, and the Company does not have any reason to believe
such parties would fail to fulfill their obligations in the
future. However, one of these companies filed for bankruptcy
liquidation in 2007.

To date, no judgments have been rendered against the Company as
a result of any asbestos-related lawsuit.

Headquartered in Paoli, Pa., AMETEK, Inc. manufactures
electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with
operations in North America, Europe, Asia and South America.
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