Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 29, 2009, Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. announced its financial results for the quarter ended October 2, 2009. The full text of the press release issued in connection with the announcement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is being furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit attached hereto under Item 9.01 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 that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing thereunder or under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

See Exhibit Index attached hereto.

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