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): September 7, 2010
ALTERA CORPORATION
(Exact name
of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 0-16617 | 77-0016691 | ||
| (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 101 Innovation Drive, San Jose, California |
95134 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (408) 544-7000
| Not Applicable |
| (Former name or former address if changed since last report.) |
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On
September 7, 2010, Altera Corporation issued a press release announcing a business update for the third
quarter. A copy of the business update is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein
by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibits. | |||
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99.1 | Press Release dated September 7, 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.
| ALTERA CORPORATION | ||
| /s/ Scott Allen | ||
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| Scott Allen Vice President, Corporate Controller |
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Date: September 7, 2010
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
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99.1
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Press Release dated September 7, 2010 |