Item 8.01. Other Events.

On October 13, 2009, Sigma Designs, Inc. issued a press release announcing a proposed transaction with CopperGate Communications Ltd. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information, including Exhibit 99.1, in this Item 8.01 is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Item 8.01 shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall otherwise be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Description

99.1 Press release dated October 13, 2009.

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