Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(d) On November 10, 2009, Altera Corporation (the "Company") announced the election of T. Michael Nevens to serve as a new member of the Company's board of directors and audit committee, effective November 10, 2009. Mr. Nevens spent 22 years at McKinsey & Company in various management positions, including managing partner of the Global Technology Practice. Mr. Nevens will participate in the non-employee director compensation arrangements described in the Company's 2009 proxy statement. He will receive an annual cash retainer of $50,000 for his service on the board of directors and an annual cash retainer of $12,000 for his service on the audit committee. As a new non-employee director, Mr. Nevens will receive a stock option grant of 40,000 shares upon first becoming a director. A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Nevens' election is included herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated November 10, 2009

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