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PRODUCTION AND SUPPLIERS
Production of our PSEB, AEC, MSD and certain M&E software products involves duplication of the
software media and, for certain products, the printing of user manuals. The purchase of media and the transfer of
the software programs onto media for distribution to customers are performed by us and by licensed
subcontractors. Media for our products include DVDs which are available from multiple sources. For certain of
our products, user manuals are made available by request only as we work toward reducing our cost of shipping
and production. User manuals and packaging materials are produced to our specifications by outside sources.
Production is either performed in leased facilities operated by us or by independent third-party contractors. To
date, we have not experienced any material difficulties or delays in the production of our software and
documentation.
EMPLOYEES
As of January 31, 2009, we employed approximately 7,800 people. In January 2009, we announced a
restructuring plan to reduce annual operating expenses. As part of that plan, we expect to reduce our workforce
by approximately 750 employees, representing approximately 10 percent of our global workforce. However,
approximately 650 of the total 750 employees impacted by the restructuring plan are considered to be employed
as of January 31, 2009 and are included in the total employee count above. None of our employees in the United
States are represented by a labor union; however, in certain foreign countries, our employees are represented by
work councils. We have never experienced any work stoppages and believe our employee relations are good.
Reliance upon employees in other countries entails various risks that possible government instability or
regulation unfavorable to foreign-owned businesses could negatively impact our business in the future.
Even in weak economic conditions, recruiting highly skilled engineers in the software industry is
competitive and difficult. We believe our future success is highly dependent on our continued ability to attract,
retain and motivate highly skilled employees.
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