MENT Mentor Graphics Corp.

Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced that it will release financial results for its second fiscal quarter, which ended July 31, 2008, on Wednesday, August 20 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Following the release, Mentor will host a live webcast to discuss the outcome of Q2 Fiscal Year 2009, beginning at 5:30 a.m. Pacific Time. What: Mentor Graphics live webcast of Q2 Fiscal Year 2009 financial results When: Wednesday, August 20 at 5:30 a.m. Pacific Time. Webcast: http://www.mentor.com/company/investor_relations About Mentor Graphics Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world�s most successful electronics and semiconductor companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues over the last 12 months of over $850 million and employs approximately 4,200 people worldwide. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site: http://www.mentor.com/. (Mentor Graphics is a registered trademark of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.)