Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 26, 2009, Magma Design Automation, Inc. ("Magma") issued a press release reporting its financial results for the quarter ended February 1, 2009. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

The information included under this Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

The following exhibit is furnished herewith:

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Press Release issued February 26, 2009.

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