X0201 42003-11-04 0001039399 FORMFACTOR INC FORM 0001256951 MERKADEAU STUART L C/O FORMFACTOR, INC. 2140 RESEARCH DRIVE LIVERMORE, CA 94550 0100 Sr. VP, Gen Counsel & SectyCommon Stock2003-11-044M070775.50A12880DCommon Stock2003-11-044S0859226.00D4288DEmployee Stock Option (right to buy)5.502003-11-044M070775.50D2000-08-172010-08-17Common Stock707739369DThe option, which is immediately exercisable, vests with respect to 25% of the shares on July 5, 2001 and thereafter continues to vest over a three-year period in equal monthly installments.CONFIRMING STATEMENT This statement confirms that the undersigned, Stuart L. Merkadeau, has authorized and designated Fenwick & West LLP to execute and file on the undersigned's behalf all Forms 3, 4, and 5 (including any amendments thereto) that the undersigned may be required to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a result of the undersigned's ownership of or transactions in securities of FormFactor, Inc. The authority of Fenwick & West LLP under this Statement shall continue until the undersigned is no longer required to file Forms 3,4, and 5 with regard to the undersigned's ownership of or transactions in securities of FormFactor, Inc., unless earlier revoked in writing. The undersigned acknowledges that Fenwick & West LLP is not assuming any of the undersigned's responsibilities to comply with Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Date: June, 2003 /s/ Stuart L. MerkadeauFenwick & West LLP, Attorney-in-Fact, by Montu R. Bashambu2003-11-06