Geneva, October 8, 2008 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) announced that it will release third quarter 2008 earnings around 5:45 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time / 10:45 p.m. Central European Time (CET), on October 28, 2008.

The press release will be available immediately after the release on the Company’s website at www.st.com.

The management of STMicroelectronics will conduct a conference call on October 29, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time / 2:00 p.m. CET, to discuss performance for the third quarter of 2008.

The conference call will be available via the Internet by accessing the following Web address: http://investors.st.com. Those accessing the webcast should go to the Web site at least 15 minutes prior to the call, in order to register, download and install any necessary audio software. The webcast will be available until November 7, 2008.

About STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength, Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions the Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and its products play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets. The Company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange. In 2007, the Company's net revenues were $10 billion. Further information on ST can be found at www.st.com