701811--3/19/2008--MENTOR_GRAPHICS

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We face intense competition in the EDA industry. Weakness in the U.S. and international economies may harm our business. Our international operations and the effects of foreign currency fluctuations expose us to additional risks. Our forecasts of our revenues and earnings outlook may be inaccurate. Our business could be impacted by fluctuations in quarterly results of operations due to customer seasonal purchasing patterns, the timing of significant orders and the mix of licenses and products requested by our customers. We derive a substantial portion of our revenues from relatively few product groups. We are subject to the cyclical nature of the IC and electronics systems industries. Customer payment defaults could harm our business. IC and PCB technology evolves rapidly. Errors or defects in our products and services could expose us to liability and harm our reputation. Long sales cycles and delay in customer completion of projects make the timing of our revenues difficult to predict. Disruptions of our indirect sales channel could affect our future operating results. Any loss of our leadership position in certain segments of the EDA market could harm our business. Accounting rules governing revenue recognition are complex and may change. If our goodwill or amortizable intangible assets become impaired, we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings. We may have additional tax liabilities. Forecasting our tax rate is complex and subject to uncertainty. There are limitations on the effectiveness of controls. We may not realize revenues as a result of our investments in research and development. We may acquire other companies and may not successfully integrate them. Mergers of our customers appear to be increasing. Supply problems for our emulation hardware systems could harm our business. We may not adequately protect our proprietary rights or we may fail to obtain software or other intellectual property licenses. Litigation may materially adversely impact us. Third parties may claim infringement or misuse of intellectual property rights. Our failure to attract and retain key employees may harm us. Terrorist attacks and other acts of violence or war may materially adversely impact the markets on which our securities trade, the markets in which we operate, our operations and our profitability. Our articles of incorporation, Oregon law and our shareholder rights plan may have anti-takeover effects. We have a substantial level of indebtedness. Our stock price could become more volatile, and your investment could lose value.

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