Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On May 3, 2012, Affymetrix, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the Company's operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. A copy of the Company's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into Affymetrix' filings with the SEC 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 May 3, 2012

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