Data Use Authorization Agreement between Collett International Research, Inc. and Simplex Solutions, Inc.

Summary

Collett International Research, Inc. authorizes Simplex Solutions, Inc. to use specific data from CIR's 1999 and 2000 studies on IC/ASIC design and manufacturing. The data concerns the number of silicon spins needed for production and may be included in Simplex Solutions, Inc.'s registration statement. The agreement is signed by CIR's President and CEO and grants permission solely for this stated use.

EX-10.12 6 f65003a2ex10-12.txt EXHIBIT 10.12 1 EXHIBIT 10.12 [COLLETT INTERNATIONAL INC. LETTERHEAD] Monday, January 29, 2001 Christophe Bianchi Simplex Solutions, Inc. 521 Almanor Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Collett International Research, Inc. (CIR) hereby authorizes Simplex Solutions, Inc. to use data from CIR's 1999 and 2000 North American IC/ASIC Physical Design and Layout Verification studies, regarding the number of silicon spins required to release an IC or ASIC design to manufacturing for production ramp up, as part of Simplex Soluitions, Inc.'s registration statement. /s/ RONALD COLLETT - ------------------------------ Ronald E. Collett President & CEO Collett International Research, Inc.