Cadence is the largest supplier of electronic design technologies and engineering services used to accelerate and manage the design of semiconductors, computer systems, networking and telecommunications equipment, consumer electronics, and other electronics-based products. With approximately 4,850 employees and 2003 revenues of approximately $1.1 billion, Cadence has sales offices, design centers, and research facilities around the world. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., and is listed for trading on both the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq under the symbol CDN. More information is available at www.cadence.com.