Mentor Graphics Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter Results


MENTOR GRAPHICS CORPORATION
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP
EARNINGS PER SHARE GUIDANCE

The following table reconciles management's estimates of the specific items excluded from GAAP in the calculation of expected non-GAAP earnings per share for the periods shown below:

			Q1 FY10
Diluted GAAP net loss per share			($0.13) - ($0.08)
Non-GAAP Adjustments:
Amortization of purchased intangible assets (1)			0.03
Amortization of other identified intangible assets (2)			0.04
Equity plan-related compensation (3)			0.09
Special charges (4)			0.00
Income tax effects (5)			0.02
Non-GAAP net income per share			$0.05 - $0.10


(1) Excludes amortization of purchased intangible assets resulting from acquisition transactions. Purchased intangible assets are amortized over two to five years. The guidance for Q1 fiscal year 2010 (FY10) assumes no additional acquisitions.

(2) Excludes amortization of other identified intangible assets including trade names, employment agreements and customer relationships resulting from acquisition transactions. Other identified intangible assets are amortized over two to five years. The guidance for Q1 FY10 assumes no additional acquisitions.

(3) Excludes equity plan-related compensation expense recognized in accordance with SFAS 123R, Share-Based Payment.

(4) Excludes special charges consisting primarily of costs incurred for facility closures and employee rebalances, which includes severance benefits, notice pay, and outplacement services. The guidance for Q1 FY10 assumes no special charges.

(5) Non-GAAP income tax expense adjustment reflects the application of our assumed normalized effective 17% tax rate, instead of our GAAP tax rate, to our GAAP pre-tax income and the application of the 17% tax rate to our non-GAAP adjustments.

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