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Intersil Corporation Announces Stock Repurchase Program

Milpitas, CA, August 6, 2012 – Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL), a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announced that Intersil’s Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $50 million of the company’s common stock.

“This stock repurchase announcement signals our confidence in the long term performance of our business model and our commitment to continuously improve the rate of return for our shareholders,” said Dave Bell, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Under the program, repurchases of Intersil Corporation common stock may be made through open market transactions, block trades, privately negotiated transactions or other means. Any repurchase activity will depend on factors such as working capital needs, cash requirements for investments, debt repayment obligations, stock price, and other economic and market conditions.  There is no guarantee as to the exact number of shares or value thereof that will be repurchased under the stock repurchase program.  The stock repurchase program expires in 12 months and may be limited or terminated at any time before the end of the period without any prior notice.

At the end of the second quarter of 2012, Intersil’s cash and short term investments totaled $316.1 million. As of June 29, 2012, there were approximately 127.6 million shares outstanding.

Intersil Corporation is a leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analog, mixed-signal and power management semiconductors. The company's products address some of the fastest growing markets within the industrial and infrastructure, personal computing and high-end consumer markets. For more information about Intersil or to find out how to become a member of our winning team, visit our website and career page at www.intersil.com.

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