2011 Q3 8-K (ER)
UNITED STATES
SE1CURITIES 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): October 20, 2011
ALTERA CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | | 0-16617 | | 77-0016691 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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101 Innovation Drive, San Jose, California | | 95134 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (408) 544-7000
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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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o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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o | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 20, 2011, Altera Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter of 2011. 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 October 20, 2011
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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ALTERA CORPORATION |
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/s/ Ronald J. Pasek |
Ronald J. Pasek Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer |
Dated : October 20, 2011
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 | Press release dated October 20, 2011 |