STMicroelectronics Comments on Today's Speculations

Geneva, October 12, 2012 -Following today’s media speculations, STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) denies the existence of initiatives which can compromise the unity of the Company. The Company will announce its Q3 2012 results as planned on Oct 23, 2012.

About STMicroelectronics ST is a global leader in the semiconductor market serving customers across the spectrum of sense and power technologies and multimedia convergence applications. From energy management and savings to trust and data security, from healthcare and wellness to smart consumer devices, in the home, car and office, at work and at play, ST is found everywhere microelectronics make a positive and innovative contribution to people's life. By getting more from technology to get more from life, ST stands for life.augmented. In 2011, the Company’s net revenues were $9.73 billion. Further information on ST can be found at www.st.com.