Portfolio Press Release

IntraLase Corp. Announces Initial Public Offering of 6,636,314 Shares
Irvine, CA - October 7, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ IntraLase Corp. (Nasdaq: ILSE) today announced the initial public offering of 6,636,314 shares of its common stock at a price of $13 per share. The 6,636,314 shares include 336,314 shares which are to be sold on behalf of certain selling stockholders of IntraLase. The company will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of common stock held by the selling stockholders. In addition, IntraLase has granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 995,447 shares of common stock to cover over-allotments, if any. The shares have been listed on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol "ILSE."
Banc of America Securities LLC is acting as sole book-running manager, Wachovia Securities is acting as senior co-manager, and First Albany Capital and ThinkEquity Partners LLC are acting as co-managers for the offering.
About IntraLase Corp.
IntraLase designs, develops and markets an ultra-fast laser, related software and disposable devices used in creating the corneal flap, the first step in LASIK surgery. Its products improve the safety, precision and visual results of LASIK surgery by providing a computer-controlled laser solution as an alternative to the hand-held mechanical, metal-bladed microkeratome traditionally used to create the corneal flap.
Copies of the final Prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained from Banc of America Securities LLC, Attention: Syndicate Department, 100 West 33rd Street, 3rd Floor, New York, New York 10001, 646-733-4166, email: DL-ProspectusDistribution@bofasecurities.com.
This press release is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale is not permitted.
SOURCE IntraLase Corp.

