Mentor Graphics to Present at D.A. Davidson Electronic Systems Design Conference

WILSONVILLE, OR--(Marketwire - February 20, 2008) - Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced that Dennis Weldon, director of corporate development and investor relations, will speak at the D.A. Davidson Electronic Systems Design Conference in Denver, Colorado. The conference runs February 21-22, 2008. A live web cast will be available at 11:45 AM Mountain Time on Thursday, February 21, 2008 here: http://www.wsw.com/webcast/dadco11/ment/.

Who: Dennis Weldon, director of corporate development and
investor relations, Mentor Graphics

What: Will present at the D.A. Davidson Electronic Systems
Design Conference

Where: Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Denver, CO

When: Presentation takes place 11:45 AM Mountain Time on
Thursday, February 21, 2008

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 $825 million and employs approximately 4,300 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.)

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