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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):   July 21, 2003  
   
 

ALTERA CORPORATION


(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Delaware   0-16617   77-0016691

 
 
(State or other jurisdiction   (Commission   (I.R.S. employer
of incorporation)   file number)   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  
   
 

 


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Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 12, Results of Operations and Financial
Condition).
SIGNATURE
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Ex-99.1 Press Release


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Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 12, Results of Operations and Financial Condition).

     The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 12, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition.”

     On July 21, 2003, Altera Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 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: July 21, 2003

 


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Exhibit No.   Description

 
99.1   Press Release dated July 21, 2003