1 EXHIBIT 2.1 ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT dated as of May 7, 1997 by and between VARIAN ASSOCIATES, INC., a Delaware corporationAsset Purchase Agreement • July 7th, 1997 • Novellus Systems Inc • Special industry machinery, nec • California
BETWEENCross-License Agreement • July 7th, 1997 • Novellus Systems Inc • Special industry machinery, nec • California
RECITALSEnvironmental Agreement • July 7th, 1997 • Novellus Systems Inc • Special industry machinery, nec • California
PARTS SUPPLY AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN VARIAN ASSOCIATES, INC. ("SELLER") AND NOVELLUS SYSTEMS, INC. ("BUYER")Parts Supply Agreement • July 7th, 1997 • Novellus Systems Inc • Special industry machinery, nec • California
1 2 in the Agreement, including, without limitation, any such representation, warranty, covenant or obligation (or any breach thereof by Seller) as the same relates to the Complaint, Threat or Litigation, or (b) constitute or be deemed to constitute a...Asset Purchase Agreement • July 7th, 1997 • Novellus Systems Inc • Special industry machinery, nec • California
WITNESSETHShared Use Agreement • July 7th, 1997 • Novellus Systems Inc • Special industry machinery, nec • California
RECITALSAssignment and Assumption of Lessee's Interest in Lease • July 7th, 1997 • Novellus Systems Inc • Special industry machinery, nec • California
