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 20, 2003
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) | (I.R.S. 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
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 20, 2003, Altera Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2003. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
SIGNATURE
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 thereunto duly authorized.
| ALTERA CORPORATION | ||
By: | /s/ Nathan Sarkisian | |
Nathan Sarkisian Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
Date: October 20, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description | |||
| 99.1 | Press Release dated October 20, 2003 | |||