Form: 4

Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities

October 24, 2005

Exhibit 99

Joint Filer Information

Astec America, Inc., 5810 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, California 92008, has designated Emerson Electric Co. as the “Designated Filer” for the purposes of the attached Form 4.

 

Issuer & Ticker Symbol:

MKS Instruments, Inc. (MKSI)

 

Date of Event Requiring Statement:

9/19/05

 

 

Signature:

          /s/ Harley M. Smith                  

 

 

By: Harley M. Smith, Assistant Secretary

 

of Emerson Electric Co.

 

Signature:

          /s/ Harley M. Smith                  

 

 

By: Harley M. Smith, Secretary

 

 

of Astec America, Inc.