Xilinx (XLNX) 8-K Xilinx Receives an Informal Sec Inquiry on Stock Options

EXHIBIT 99.1

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Maria Quillard

Xilinx, Inc.

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XILINX RECEIVES AN INFORMAL SEC INQUIRY ON STOCK OPTIONS

SAN JOSE, CA, JUNE 23, 2006 — Xilinx, Inc. (Nasdaq: XLNX) today announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is conducting an informal inquiry into the Company’s practices, procedures and disclosures regarding its stock option grants. The Company is cooperating with the SEC in this matter.

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