Form 8-K

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): December 5, 2005

 

 

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)  

(IRS 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

 

Not Applicable

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

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On December 5, 2005, Altera Corporation issued a press release announcing a business update for the fourth quarter. A copy of the business update is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

  (c) Exhibits

 

  99.1 Business Update dated December 5, 2005

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.

 

    ALTERA CORPORATION
   

/s/ Katherine E. Schuelke

   

Katherine E. Schuelke

Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary

Date: December 5, 2005    

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.
  

Description

99.1   Business Update dated December 5, 2005