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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): February 4, 2009

CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its 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		95134
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

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

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:

o		Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o		Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o		Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o		Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

SIGNATURES

EXHIBIT INDEX

EX-99.01

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 4, 2009, Cadence Design Systems, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 3, 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 February 4, 2009.

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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.

Dated: February 4, 2009

	CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS, INC.
	By:	/s/ Kevin S. Palatnik
		Kevin S. Palatnik
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description
99.01		Press Release issued by Cadence Design Systems, Inc. on February 4, 2009.