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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on July 15, 2014

ULTRATECH, INC.

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Meeting Information

Meeting Type: Annual Meeting

For holders as of: May 20, 2014

Date: July 15, 2014

Time: 2:00 PM PDT

Location: Hyatt Regency Santa Clara

5101 Great America Parkway

Santa Clara, California 95054

You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company.

This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).

We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

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Before You Vote

How to Access the Proxy Materials

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:

1. Annual Report

2. Notice & Proxy Statement

How to View Online:

Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.

How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:

If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:

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Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a “legal proxy.” To do so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.

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Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form.

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Voting items

The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following:

1. Election of Directors

Nominees

01 Arthur W. Zafiropoulo

02 Joel F. Gemunder

03 Nicholas Konidaris

04 Dennis R. Raney

05 Henri Richard

06 Rick Timmins

07 Michael Child

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s):

2 To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014

3 To hold an advisory vote on executive compensation

NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof including the election of any director if any of the above nominees named herein is unable to serve or for good cause will not serve. You may obtain directions to attend the annual meeting by calling (415) 217-4962.

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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Ultratech, Inc. Stockholder Meeting to be Held on July 15, 2014

Under Securities and Exchange Commission rules, you are receiving this notice that the proxy materials for the annual stockholders’ meeting are available on the Internet. Follow the instructions below to view the materials and vote online or request a copy. The items to be voted on and location of the annual meeting are on the reverse side. Your vote is important!

This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. The proxy statement and annual report to stockholders are available at:

www.envisionreports.com/UTEK

Easy Online Access — A Convenient Way to View Proxy Materials and Vote

When you go online to view materials, you can also vote your shares.

Step 1: Go to www.envisionreports.com/UTEK to view the proxy statement, 2013 annual report and form of proxy ballot.

Step 2: Click on Cast Your Vote or Request Materials.

Step 3: Follow the instructions on the screen to log in.

Step 4: Make your selection as instructed on each screen to select delivery preferences and vote.

When you go online, you can also help the environment by consenting to receive electronic delivery of future materials.

Obtaining a Copy of the Proxy Materials – If you want to receive a copy of these documents, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed on the reverse side on or before July 1, 2014 to facilitate timely delivery.

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Stockholder Meeting Notice

Ultratech, Inc.’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on July 15, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, 5101 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, California 95054, at 2:00 p.m. local time.

Proposals to be voted on at the meeting are listed below along with the Board of Directors’ recommendations.

The Board recommends a vote FOR Proposals 1, 2 and 3.

1. To elect seven (7) directors to serve for the ensuing one year until the expiration of their terms in 2015, or until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

(01) Arthur W. Zafiropoulo, (02) Joel F. Gemunder, (03) Nicholas Konidaris, (04) Dennis R. Raney, (05) Henri Richard, (06) Rick Timmins, (07) Michael Child

2. To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014.

3. To hold an advisory vote on executive compensation.

4. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof, including the election of any director if any of the above nominees is unable to serve or for good cause will not serve.

PLEASE NOTE – YOU CANNOT VOTE BY RETURNING THIS NOTICE. To vote your shares you must vote online or request a paper copy of the proxy materials to receive a proxy card. If you wish to attend and vote at the meeting, please bring this notice with you. You may obtain directions to attend the annual meeting by calling (415) 217-4962.

Here’s how to order a copy of the proxy materials and select a future delivery preference:

Paper copies: Current and future paper delivery requests can be submitted via the telephone, Internet or email options below.

Email copies: Current and future email delivery requests must be submitted via the Internet following the instructions below.

If you request an email copy of current materials you will receive an email with a link to the materials.

PLEASE NOTE: You must use the number in the shaded bar on the reverse side when requesting a set of proxy materials.

Internet – Go to www.envisionreports.com/UTEK. Click Cast Your Vote or Request Materials. Follow the instructions to log in and order a copy of the current meeting materials and submit your preference for email or paper delivery of future meeting materials.

Telephone – Call us free of charge at 1-866-641-4276 and follow the instructions to log in and order a paper copy of the materials by mail for the current meeting. You can also submit a preference to receive a paper copy for future meetings.

Email – Send email to investorvote@computershare.com with “Proxy Materials Ultratech, Inc.” in the subject line. Include in the message your full name and address, plus the number located in the shaded bar on the reverse, and state in the email that you want a paper copy of current meeting materials. You can also state your preference to receive a paper copy for future meetings.

To facilitate timely delivery, all requests for a paper copy of the proxy materials must be received by July 1, 2014.

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