CHELMSFORD, Mass., Nov. 6, 2014  -- Brooks Automation, Inc. (Nasdaq:BRKS), a leading worldwide provider of automation and cryogenic solutions for multiple markets including semiconductor manufacturing and life sciences, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.10per share payable on December 26, 2014 to stockholders of record on December 5, 2014. Future dividend declarations, as well as the record and payment dates for such dividends, are subject to the final determination of the Company's Board of Directors.

As previously disclosed, Brooks management will announce results of its fiscal fourth quarter and year ended September 30, 2014 on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 after the market closes and will host a live webcast on the same day, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Analysts, investors and members of the media can access the live webcast via Brooks' website at www.brooks.com.

About Brooks Automation, Inc.

Brooks is a leading worldwide provider of automation and cryogenic solutions for multiple markets including semiconductor manufacturing and life sciences. Brooks' technologies, engineering competencies and global service capabilities provide customers speed to market and ensure high uptime and rapid response, which equate to superior value in their mission-critical controlled environments. Since 1978, Brooks has been a leading partner to the global semiconductor manufacturing market and, through product development initiatives and strategic business acquisitions, has expanded offerings to meet the needs of customers in the life sciences industry, analytical & research markets and clean energy solutions. Brooks is headquartered in Chelmsford, MA, with direct operations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.brooks.com.

CONTACT: Lynne Yassemedis
         Brooks Automation, Inc.
         978-262-4443
         lynne.yassemedis@brooks.com

         John Mills
         Partner
         ICR, LLC
         646-277-1254
         john.mills@icrinc.com

Brooks Automation, Inc.