UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 20, 2015


INTEL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Delaware
  
000-06217
  
94-1672743
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
  
(Commission File Number)
  
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 


2200 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, California
  
95054-1549
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (408) 765-8080



Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)



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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On December 20, 2015, Intel Corporation (the "Company") received written notice from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce ("MOFCOM") that MOFCOM has approved the Company's proposed acquisition of Altera Corporation. The notice from MOFCOM satisfies the final regulatory condition to closing the acquisition.
The acquisition is expected to close on or about December 28, 2015.
 
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
INTEL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
 
Date:  December 21, 2015
/s/ Suzan A. Miller  
 
Suzan A. Miller
Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and
Corporate Secretary