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 Charter)

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

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

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (408) 943-1234

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

     On October 24, 2007, Cadence Design Systems, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter of 2007, ended September 29, 2007. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (d) Exhibits

Exhibit		Description
99.1		Press Release issued by Cadence Design Systems, Inc. on October 24, 2007.

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: October 24, 2007

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit		Description
99.1		Press Release issued by Cadence Design Systems, Inc. on October 24, 2007.