2013 Q3 8-K (ER)
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): October 22, 2013
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 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 22, 2013, Altera Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter of 2013. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On October 21, 2013, the Company's board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share. The quarterly dividend will be paid on December 2, 2013 to stockholders of record on November 12, 2013.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release dated October 22, 2013
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
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Ronald J. Pasek Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer |
Dated: October 22, 2013
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 | Press release dated October 22, 2013 |