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

On December 13, 2008, upon recommendation by the Compensation Committee, the Board of Directors of MTS Systems Corporation (the "Company") approved the performance goals for participants under the Company's Executive Variable Compensation (EVC) Plan for the fiscal year 2009 performance period.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 2009 Performance Goals under the EVC Plan.

99.2 Form of Award Agreement for EVC Plan.

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