Form 8-K
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): July 20, 2010
ALTERA CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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0-16617
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77-0016691 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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101 Innovation Drive, San Jose, California
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95134 |
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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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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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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 July 20, 2010, Altera Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for
the second quarter of 2010. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this
report.
Item 5.02(b). Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of
Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
After 22 years at the company, James W. Callas, Vice President, Finance and Controller, will leave
Altera Corporation effective August 6, 2010.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release dated July 20, 2010
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 |
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Senior Vice President, Finance and
Chief Financial Officer |
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Dated: July 20, 2010
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Description |
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99.1
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Press release dated July 20, 2010 |