On October 15, 2008, Novellus Systems, Inc. (the "Company") announced via press release the Company's results for its third quarter ended September 27, 2008. 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.

(d) Exhibits.

The exhibit listed below is being furnished with this Form 8-K.

Exhibit
Number                                    Description
99.1         Financial Press Release, dated October 15, 2008, announcing results
             for the third quarter ended September 27, 2008.