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): April 3, 1998
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QUICKTURN DESIGN SYSTEMS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-22738 77-0159619
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification Number)
incorporation)
55 W. TRIMBLE ROAD, SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95131-1013
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (408) 914-6000
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On April 3, 1998, the Registrant announced preliminary financial results
for the first quarter of 1998.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) EXHIBITS
99.1 Press Release dated April 3, 1998.
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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.
Dated: April 3, 1998 QUICKTURN DESIGN SYSTEMS, INC.
/s/ RAYMOND K. OSTBY
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Raymond K. Ostby
Vice President, Finance and Administration,
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number Description of Document
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99.1 Press Release dated April 3, 1998.