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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
About Cadence Design Systems
What does Cadence do?
Cadence is the largest supplier of electronic design technologies, methodology services, and design services. Cadence solutions are used to accelerate and manage the design of semiconductors, computer systems, networking and telecommunications equipment, consumer electronics, and a variety of other electronics-based products.
How long has Cadence been in business?
In 1988, Cadence Design Systems Inc. was created through the merger of two EDA pioneers—ECAD, Inc. and SDA Systems. Since then Cadence has become the leading supplier of EDA software technology and services.
How many employees does Cadence have?
As of March 29, 2008, Cadence had approximately 5,100 employees.
Stock information
What is the ticker symbol for Cadence and on which exchange does the stock trade? What is the cusip number for Cadence?
Cadence Design Systems trades under the ticker symbol CDNS on the NASDAQ. The cusip number for Cadence is 127387108.
Does Cadence provide a direct stock purchase program? How can I invest in Cadence Design Systems?
Cadence does not offer a direct stock purchase plan. To purchase Cadence shares, please contact your broker.
Does Cadence pay dividends on its common stock?
Cadence currently does not pay dividends.
How can I transfer my shares or update my address?
You may address all share transfer questions to our transfer agent, BNY Mellon Shareowner Services, at 877.899.9107, by email at
shrrelations@bnymellon.com, or by postal mail at:
BNY Mellon Shareowner Services
P.O. Box 358015
Pittsburgh, PA 15252
How many common shares are outstanding?
As of March 29, 2008, Cadence had 262.8 million diluted common shares outstanding.
When is the Cadence fiscal year end and when will the company release quarterly results?
Cadence quarterly earnings are based on the fiscal year. The earnings release dates are detailed in the table below. These dates are approximate dates. For an update on when Cadence will be releasing quarterly earnings results, please check our website after each quarter end.
Cadence announced first quarter fiscal year 2008 earnings results ending March 29, 2008. To view our first quarter fiscal year 2008 press release click here.
Did Cadence have any stock splits?
Cadence declared the following stock splits:
Who are the financial analysts that cover Cadence?
For a listing of financial analysts covering Cadence, please click here.
When and where is the next shareholder meeting?
The Cadence 2008 annual meeting of stockholders will be held on May 7, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific time at Cadence headquarters, located at 2655 Seely Avenue in San Jose, California.
Cadence annual, quarterly, 10-K and 10-Q reports
Please click here to receive investor materials or you can call our shareholder line at 408.944.7100.
Contact information
For further information on our company, please contact the Cadence Investor Relations team: Jennifer Jordan, Corporate Vice President
Alan Lindstrom, Director
Therese Papenfuss, Senior Financial Analyst
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
2655 Seely Avenue, Building 5
San Jose, CA 95134
Phone: 408.944.7100
Email: investor_relations@cadence.com
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