WILSONVILLE, Ore.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—January 6, 2009— Mentor Graphics Corporation (Nasdaq: MENT) announced that Gregory K. Hinckley, president, will speak today at the 11^th Annual Needham Growth Stock Conference. The conference, being held at the New York Palace Hotel, runs January 6-8. A link to the live web cast of Hinckley’s presentation at 2:00 PM Eastern Time is available at: www.wsw.com/webcast/needham27/ment/.

Who: Gregory K. Hinckley, president, Mentor Graphics

What: Presentation at the 11th Annual Needham Growth Stock Conference

Where: New York Palace Hotel, New York, NY

When: 2:00 PM Eastern Time on Tuesday, January 6

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 about $850 million and employs approximately 4,450 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 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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