Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 30, 2008, Novellus Systems, Inc. (the "Company") announced via press release the Company's results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007. A copy of the Company's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. This Form 8-K and the attached exhibit are provided under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and are furnished to, but shall not be deemed filed with, the Securities and Exchange Commission or incorporated by reference into the Company's filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits. The exhibit listed below is being furnished with this Form 8-K.

Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Financial Press Release, dated January 30, 2008, announcing results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007.

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