Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 29, 2009, Cerus Corporation (the "Company") announced its financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2009. A copy of the Company's press release, entitled "Cerus Corporation Announces Third Quarter Financial Results," is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

The information in this report, including the exhibit hereto, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of Section 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The information contained herein and in the accompanying exhibit shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission made by the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release, dated October 29, 2009, entitled "Cerus Corporation Announces Third Quarter Financial Results."

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