IMPORTANT MENTOR GRAPHICS CORPORATION SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been commenced on behalf of shareholders of Mentor Graphics Corporation -- MENT

NEW YORK, March 24, 2016 -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon on behalf of purchasers of Mentor Graphics Corporation ("Mentor Graphics" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:MENT) common stock during the period between August 21, 2014 and November 19, 2015, inclusive (the "Class Period").

Shareholders who incurred losses on shares purchased within the defined class period are urged to contact the firm immediately at [email protected] or (800) 575-0735 or (212) 545-4774.

If you purchased shares of Mentor Graphics Corporation, you may, no later than May 17, 2016, request that the Court appoint you lead plaintiff of the proposed class.

The filed complaint alleges that throughout the class period, Mentor issued false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that, among other allegations: (1) Mentors customers had participated in an incredible number of mergers and acquisitions in 2015 and earlier, causing the delay of purchases of Mentor’s  products; and (2) demand for Mentor's emulation products had declined as a result of competitors, despite the Company’s assurances that it would be a long time before any competitor could release a significantly competitive virtual emulation product.  As a result of these alleged false and misleading statements and/or omissions, Mentor Graphics common stock traded at artificially inflated prices of over $27 per share during the Class Period.

On November 19, 2015, Mentor Graphics announced disappointing financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 and substantially reduced its fourth quarter fiscal 2016 financial outlook, lowering its fourth quarter revenue forecast by $104 million. Additionally, the company stated that bookings for the three months ended October 31, 2015 had decreased by approximately 20% compared to the three months ended October 31, 2014, primarily due to a decrease in term license contract renewals. On this news, the price of Mentor Graphics stock fell 36%, closing at $17.85 per share, down from the previous day's close of $27.78 per share, on high trading volume.

Wolf Haldenstein has extensive experience in the prosecution of securities class actions and derivative litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts across the country.  The firm has attorneys in various practice areas; and offices in New York, Chicago and San Diego.  The reputation and expertise of this firm in shareholder and other class litigation has been repeatedly recognized by the courts, which have appointed it to major positions in complex securities multi-district and consolidated litigation.

If you wish to discuss this action or have any questions regarding your rights and interests in this case, please immediately contact Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP by telephone at (800) 575-0735, via e-mail at [email protected], or visit our website at www.whafh.com.  All e-mail correspondence should make reference to the “Mentor Graphics Investigation.”

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Contact:

Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP 
Patrick Donovan, Esq.
Gregory Stone, Director of Case and Financial Analysis
Email: [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]
Tel: (800) 575-0735 or (212) 545-4774