Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On November 5, 2009, Atmel Corporation ("Atmel" or the "Company") issued a press release discussing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
This information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press release, dated as of November 5, 2009, entitled "Atmel Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results."

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