2007 Compensation Letter Agreement between Sybase, Inc. and John S. Chen

Summary

This letter from Sybase, Inc. to John S. Chen, its Chairman, CEO, and President, outlines his approved compensation for 2007. It specifies an annual base salary of $990,000, a target incentive bonus of $1,250,000, and details long-term incentives in the form of restricted stock grants with specific vesting schedules. The agreement is effective January 1, 2007, and is signed by the Chairman of the Compensation Committee.

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EXHIBIT 10.37
February 23, 2007
John S. Chen
Chairman, CEO, and President
Sybase, Inc.
(Delivered by hand)
Dear John:
This is to inform you of your 2007 compensation as approved by the Sybase, Inc. Board of Directors:
  1.   Cash Compensation (effective January 1, 2007)
  1.   Annual base salary: $990,000
 
  2.   Incentive bonus target: $1,250,000
 
  3.   Total target cash compensation (TTC): $2,240,000
  2.   Long-Term Incentives
  (a)   Restricted Stock Grant (3-year performance vest)
    87,600 shares
  (b)   Restricted Stock Grant (3-year cliff vest)
    58,500 shares
The vesting terms are set out in the relevant equity award grant agreement.
Sincerely,
     
/s/ Richard C. Alberding
   
Richard C. Alberding
   
Compensation Committee Chairman
   
Sybase, Inc.
   
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