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CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 30, 2008)

Filed January 30, 2008For Securities:CDNS

Summary

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) filed an 8-K on January 30, 2008, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 29, 2007. The filing itself primarily serves as a vehicle to incorporate by reference a press release containing these results, which was issued on the same day. Investors seeking detailed financial performance, including revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking guidance, should refer directly to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) attached to this filing. While the 8-K does not contain the specific financial figures, its purpose is to formally disseminate the company's performance update. This event indicates a routine disclosure of quarterly and annual earnings, a standard practice for publicly traded companies to keep shareholders and the market informed about their operational and financial standing.

Key Highlights

  • 1Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) announced its Q4 and full-year 2007 financial results on January 30, 2008.
  • 2The results were disseminated via a press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 3The 8-K filing's primary purpose is to incorporate the press release by reference.
  • 4The report covers the financial period ending December 29, 2007.
  • 5No specific financial figures or operational details are included directly within the 8-K text.
  • 6Investors need to consult the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial performance data.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and incorporate by reference the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 29, 2007, which were simultaneously released in a press release.

The actual financial results are contained within the press release issued by Cadence Design Systems on January 30, 2008, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You will need to review that exhibit for specific numbers and details.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not provide any commentary or analysis. It simply serves as a cover to include the press release, which would contain any management commentary or analysis of the financial results.

The 8-K filing was signed on behalf of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. by William Porter, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.