UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 6, 2006

 

ALTERA CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		0-16617 (Commission File Number)		77-0016691 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

101 Innovation Drive, San Jose, California (Address of Principal Executive Offices)		95134 (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (408) 544-7000

 

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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ITEM 2.02.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On November 6, 2006, Altera Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter of 2006. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

 

ITEM 9.01.

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)

Exhibits.

99.1		Press Release dated November 6, 2006

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release dated November 6, 2006