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CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 3, 2005)

Filed February 3, 2005For Securities:CDNS

Summary

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) filed an 8-K report on February 3, 2005, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 1, 2005. The report incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing these results, which is the primary source of information regarding the company's performance during the period. Investors should refer to this press release for specific financial figures, including revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance provided. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial results, its purpose is to formally disclose the information that was concurrently released to the public via the press release. Investors interested in CDNS's performance will need to access Exhibit 99.1 to understand the company's operational and financial condition as of the end of the fiscal year 2004 and for the fourth quarter.

Key Highlights

  • 1Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) filed an 8-K report on February 3, 2005.
  • 2The report discloses financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 1, 2005.
  • 3Key financial details are provided in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4The press release is incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
  • 5The filing's primary purpose is to formally announce and provide access to the company's latest financial performance data.
  • 6The CFO, William Porter, signed the report, indicating official company confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Cadence Design Systems, Inc.'s financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 1, 2005. The detailed results are contained within an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).

The specific financial results are not detailed within the 8-K filing itself. They are provided in Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release issued by Cadence Design Systems, Inc. on February 3, 2005. This press release is incorporated by reference in the 8-K.

This report covers the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended January 1, 2005.

The report is signed by William Porter, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, indicating his authority to represent the company's financial disclosures.