Mentor Graphics (MENT) 8-K Mentor Graphics Reports Fiscal Third Quarter Results

UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWashington, D.C. 20549
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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 17, 2011

MENTOR GRAPHICS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

OREGON	0-34795	93-0786033
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

8005 S.W. BOECKMAN ROAD WILSONVILLE, OR	97070-7777
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (503) 685-7000

NO CHANGE

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

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Attached as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of a press release of Mentor Graphics Corporation dated November 17, 2011, announcing the Company’s financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2012 and the Company’s outlook for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year 2012, which is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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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.

		MENTOR GRAPHICS CORPORATION
		(Registrant)
Date:	November 17, 2011	By:	/s/ Dean M. Freed
			Dean M. Freed
			Vice President and General Counsel

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