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

 

CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware		000-15867		77-0148231
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2655 Seely Avenue, Building 5
San Jose, California		95134
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 29, 2009, Cadence Design Systems, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter of 2009, ended July 4, 2009.

A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.01 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
99.01		Press Release issued by Cadence Design Systems, Inc. on July 29, 2009.

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: July 29, 2009

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description
99.01		Press Release issued by Cadence Design Systems, Inc. on July 29, 2009.