743988--6/1/2010--XILINX

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We rely on independent foundries for the manufacture of all of our products and a manufacturing problem or insufficient foundry capacity could adversely affect our operations. General economic conditions and the related deterioration in the global business environment could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition. The semiconductor industry is characterized by cyclical market patterns and a significant industry downturn could adversely affect our operating results. The nature of our business makes our revenues difficult to predict which could have an adverse impact on our business. If we are not able to successfully compete in our industry, our financial results and future prospects will be adversely affected. Increased costs of wafers and materials, or shortages in wafers and materials, could adversely impact our gross margins and lead to reduced revenues. We depend on distributors, primarily Avnet, to generate a majority of our sales and complete order fulfillment. We are dependent on independent subcontractors for most of our assembly and test services and unavailability or disruption of these services could negatively impact our financial condition and results of operations. A number of factors can impact our gross margins. Reductions in the average selling prices of our products could have a negative impact on our gross margins. Because of our international business and operations, we are vulnerable to the economic conditions of the countries in which we operate and currency fluctuations could have a material adverse affect on our business and negatively impact our financial condition and results of operations. We are subject to the risks associated with conducting business operations outside of the U.S. which could adversely affect our business. We are exposed to fluctuations in interest rates and changes in credit rating and in the market values of our portfolio investments which could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations. Our failure to protect and defend our intellectual property could impair our ability to compete effectively. We rely on information technology systems, and failure of these systems to function properly or unauthorized access to our systems could result in business disruption. Earthquakes and other natural disasters could disrupt our operations and have a material adverse affect on our financial condition and results of operations. If we are unable to maintain effective internal controls, our stock price could be adversely affected. We compete with others to attract and retain key personnel, and any loss of, or inability to attract, such personnel would harm us. Unfavorable results of legal proceedings could adversely affect our financial condition and operating results. Our products could have defects which could result in reduced revenues and claims against us. In preparing our financial statements, we make good faith estimates and judgments that may change or turn out to be erroneous. Our failure to comply with the requirements of the International Traffic and Arms Regulations could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Considerable amounts of our common shares are available for issuance under our equity incentive plans and convertible debentures, and significant issuances in the future may adversely impact the market price of our common shares.

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