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
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RECITALSAssignment and Assumption • July 7th, 1997 • Novellus Systems Inc • Special industry machinery, nec • California
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BETWEENCross-License Agreement • July 7th, 1997 • Novellus Systems Inc • Special industry machinery, nec • California
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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
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RECITALSEnvironmental Agreement • July 7th, 1997 • Novellus Systems Inc • Special industry machinery, nec • California
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PARTS SUPPLY AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN VARIAN ASSOCIATES, INC. ("SELLER") AND NOVELLUS SYSTEMS, INC. ("BUYER")Purchase Agreement • July 7th, 1997 • Novellus Systems Inc • Special industry machinery, nec • California
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WITNESSETHShared Use Agreement • July 7th, 1997 • Novellus Systems Inc • Special industry machinery, nec • California
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