form8-k.htm

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):  May 15, 2008

ALTERA CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
0-16617
77-0016691
(State or Other Jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS 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

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)
 
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Item 8.01.  Other Events.

 
On May 15, 2008, John Daane, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Altera Corporation entered into a plan for trading in Altera’s securities, which plan is in compliance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  The plan expires on June 15, 2009 or upon the sale of all of the securities covered by the plan, unless the plan is earlier terminated.
 
 
 
 
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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.

 
ALTERA CORPORATION
 
 
 
 
/s/ Katherine E. Schuelke
 
Katherine E. Schuelke
Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary
   
Date:  May 27, 2008
  
   

 
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