X0303 4 2008-04-30 0 0000836106 NOVELLUS SYSTEMS INC NVLS 0001381250 Collins Martin J 4000 NORTH FIRST STREET SAN JOSE CA 95134 0 1 0 0 SR VP, General Counsel Common Stock 2008-04-30 4 J 0 244 18.581 A 12744 D Common Stock 2008-10-31 4 J 0 195 13.43 A 12939 D Common Stock 2008-11-13 4 F 0 893 13.12 D 12046 D Common Stock 2008-11-14 4 S 0 1607 12.1304 D 10439 D Common Stock 247 I By 401K Shares acquired pursuant to the Company's Section 423 ESPP 04/30/2008. Represents the ESPP purchase price /85% of Company's closing stock price on purchase date. Shares acquired pursuant to the Company's Section 423 ESPP 10/31/08. Represents the ESPP purchase price/85% of Company's closing stock price on the purchase date. Shares were forfeited to cover tax obligation upon vesting of a Restricted Stock Award. Represents the Company's closing stock price on date of release. Represents the stock price at which the securities sold. The indirect holdings in the 401K are held in the Company unitized stock fund. The balance is reported as of the last business day. Martin J. Collins 2008-11-17