Common use of TRANSITION COMMENCEMENT DATE Clause in Contracts

TRANSITION COMMENCEMENT DATE. As of <<Transition Commencement Date>> (the “Transition Commencement Date”), Executive will no longer hold the position of Senior Vice President of Research and Development and will be relieved of all of Executive’s authority and responsibilities in that position. Executive will be paid (a) any earned but unpaid base salary for his services as an officer of the Company prior to the Transition Commencement Date and any outstanding expense reimbursements submitted and approved pursuant to Section 3.1 of Executive’s Employment Agreement with the Company dated as of [ , 2009] (the “Employment Agreement”); and (b) other unpaid vested amounts or benefits under the compensation, incentive and benefit plans of the Company in which Executive participates, in each case under this clause (b) as of the Transition Commencement Date. The payment of the foregoing amounts shall be made to Executive by no later than the next regular payroll date following the Transition Commencement Date. As of the first day of the month following the Transition Commencement Date, Executive will no longer participate in Cadence’s medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (unless Executive elects to continue coverage pursuant to COBRA), and will not be eligible for a bonus for any services rendered after that date.

TRANSITION COMMENCEMENT DATE. As of <<Transition Commencement Date>> (the “Transition Commencement Date”), Executive will no longer hold the position of Senior Vice President of Research and Development and will be relieved of all of Executive’s authority and responsibilities in that position. Executive will be paid (a) any earned but unpaid base salary for his services as an officer of the Company prior to the Transition Commencement Date and any outstanding expense reimbursements submitted and approved pursuant to Section 3.1 of Executive’s Employment Agreement with the Company dated as of [ September 20, 2009] 2012 (the “Employment Agreement”); and (b) other unpaid vested amounts or benefits under the compensation, incentive and benefit plans of the Company in which Executive participates, in each case under this clause (b) as of the Transition Commencement Date. The payment of the foregoing amounts shall be made to Executive by no later than the next regular payroll date following the Transition Commencement Date. Date As of the first day of the month following the Transition Commencement Date, Executive will no longer participate in Cadence’s medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (unless Executive elects to continue coverage pursuant to COBRA), and will not be eligible for a bonus for any services rendered after that date.

TRANSITION COMMENCEMENT DATE. As of <<((Transition Commencement Date>> )) (the “"Transition Commencement Date”"), Executive will no longer hold the position of Senior Vice President of Research and Development Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and will be relieved of all of Executive’s 's authority and responsibilities in that positionthose positions. Executive will be paid (a) any earned but unpaid base salary for his services as an officer of the Company CEO prior to the Transition Commencement Date and any outstanding expense reimbursements submitted and approved pursuant to Section 3.1 of Executive’s 's Employment Agreement with the Company dated as of [ May 12, 2009] 2004 (the “"Employment Agreement”"); (b) any amounts owed to Executive pursuant to Sections 2.3 and 3.3 of the Employment Agreement; and (bc) other unpaid vested amounts or benefits under the compensation, incentive and benefit plans of the Company in which Executive participates, in each case under this clause (bc) as of the Transition Commencement Date. The payment of the foregoing amounts shall be made to Executive by no not later than the next regular payroll date following the Transition Commencement Date. As of the first day of the month following the Transition Commencement Date, Executive will no longer participate in Cadence’s 's medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (unless Executive elects to continue coverage pursuant to COBRA), and will not be eligible for a bonus for any services rendered after that date, except as expressly provided herein.

TRANSITION COMMENCEMENT DATE. As of <<Transition Commencement Date>> (the “Transition Commencement Date”), Executive will no longer hold the position of Senior Vice President of Research and Development Chief Executive Officer and will be relieved of all of Executive’s authority and responsibilities in that position. Executive will be paid (a) any earned but unpaid base salary for his services as an officer of the Company prior to the Transition Commencement Date and any outstanding expense reimbursements submitted and approved pursuant to Section 3.1 of Executive’s Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with the Company dated to be effective as of [ December 15, 2009] 2021 (the “Employment Agreement”); and (b) other unpaid vested amounts or benefits under the compensation, incentive and benefit plans of the Company in which Executive participates, in each case under this clause (b) as of the Transition Commencement Date. The payment of the foregoing amounts shall be made to Executive by no later than the next regular payroll date following the Transition Commencement Date. Date As of the first day of the month following the Transition Commencement Date, Executive will no longer participate in Cadence’s medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (unless Executive elects to continue coverage pursuant to COBRA), and will not be eligible for a bonus for any services rendered after that date.

TRANSITION COMMENCEMENT DATE. As of <<Transition Commencement Date>> (the “Transition Commencement Date”), Executive will no longer hold the position of Senior Vice President of Research and Development and will be relieved of all of Executive’s authority and responsibilities in that position. Executive will be paid (a) any earned but unpaid base salary for his services as an officer of the Company prior to the Transition Commencement Date and any outstanding expense reimbursements submitted and approved pursuant to Section 3.1 of Executive’s Employment Agreement with the Company dated as of [ , 2009] (the “Employment Agreement”); and (b) other unpaid vested amounts or benefits under the compensation, incentive and benefit plans of the Company in which Executive participates, in each case under this clause (b) as of the Transition Commencement Date. The payment of the foregoing amounts shall be made to Executive by no later than the next regular payroll date following the Transition Commencement Date. As of the first day of the month following the Transition Commencement Date, Executive will no longer participate in Cadence’s medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (unless Executive elects to continue coverage pursuant to COBRA), and will not be eligible for a bonus for any services rendered after that date. 2.

TRANSITION COMMENCEMENT DATE. As of <<«Transition Commencement Date>> » (the “Transition Commencement Date”), Executive will no longer hold the position of Senior Vice President of Research and Development General Counsel and will be relieved of all of Executive’s authority and responsibilities in that position. Executive will be paid (a) any earned but unpaid base salary for his services as an officer of the Company prior to the Transition Commencement Date and any outstanding expense reimbursements submitted and approved pursuant to Section 3.1 of Executive’s Employment Agreement with the Company dated as of [ , 20092008] (the “Employment Agreement”); and (b) other unpaid vested amounts or benefits under the compensation, incentive and benefit plans of the Company in which Executive participates, in each case under this clause (b) as of the Transition Commencement Date. The payment of the foregoing amounts shall be made to Executive by no later than the next regular payroll date following the Transition Commencement Date. As of the first day of the month following the Transition Commencement Date, Executive will no longer participate in Cadence’s medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (unless Executive elects to continue coverage pursuant to COBRA), and will not be eligible for a bonus for any services rendered after that date.

TRANSITION COMMENCEMENT DATE. As of <<Transition Commencement Date>> (the “Transition Commencement Date”), Executive will no longer hold the position of Senior Vice President of Research and Development Chief Executive Officer and will be relieved of all of Executive’s authority and responsibilities in that position. Executive will be paid (a) any earned but unpaid base salary for his services as an officer of the Company prior to the Transition Commencement Date and any outstanding expense reimbursements submitted and approved pursuant to Section 3.1 of Executive’s Employment Agreement with the Company dated as of [ January [_], 2009] 2009 (the “Employment Agreement”); and (b) other unpaid vested amounts or benefits under the compensation, incentive and benefit plans of the Company in which Executive participates, in each case under this clause (b) as of the Transition Commencement Date. The payment of the foregoing amounts shall be made to Executive by no later than the next regular payroll date following the Transition Commencement Date. As of the first day of the month following the Transition Commencement Date, Executive will no longer participate in Cadence’s medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (unless Executive elects to continue coverage pursuant to COBRA), and will not be eligible for a bonus for any services rendered after that date.

TRANSITION COMMENCEMENT DATE. As of <<Transition Commencement Date>> November 20, 2015 (the “Transition Commencement Date”), Executive will no longer hold the position of Senior Executive Vice President of Research and Development and will be relieved of all of Executive’s authority and responsibilities in that position. Executive will be paid (a) any earned but unpaid base salary for his services as an officer of the Company prior to the Transition Commencement Date and any outstanding expense reimbursements submitted and approved pursuant to Section 3.1 of Executive’s Employment Agreement with the Company dated as of [ July 29, 2008 (the “Original Employment Agreement”), as amended by the First Amendment to Employment Agreement dated May 13, 2009] , as further modified by the Acknowledgment of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. Clawback Policy dated February 10, 2010, and as further modified by the Second Amendment to Employment Agreement dated March 31, 2010 (collectively, the “Employment Agreement”); and (b) other unpaid vested amounts or benefits under the compensation, incentive and benefit plans of the Company in which Executive participates, in each case under this clause (b) as of the Transition Commencement Date. The payment of the foregoing amounts shall be made to Executive by no later than the next regular payroll date following the Transition Commencement Date. As of the first day of the month following the Transition Commencement Date, Executive will no longer participate in Cadence’s medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (unless Executive elects to continue coverage pursuant to COBRA), and will not be eligible for a bonus for any services rendered after that date.

TRANSITION COMMENCEMENT DATE. As of <<Transition Commencement Date>> (the “Transition Commencement Date”), Executive will no longer hold the position of Senior Executive Vice President of Research and Development Chief Administrative Officer and will be relieved of all of Executive’s authority and responsibilities in that position. Executive will be paid (a) any earned but unpaid base salary for his services as an officer of the Company prior to the Transition Commencement Date and any outstanding expense reimbursements submitted and approved pursuant to Section 3.1 of Executive’s Employment Agreement with the Company dated as of [ , 20092008] (the “Employment Agreement”); and (b) other unpaid vested amounts or benefits under the compensation, incentive and benefit plans of the Company in which Executive participates, in each case under this clause (b) as of the Transition Commencement Date. The payment of the foregoing amounts shall be made to Executive by no later than the next regular payroll date following the Transition Commencement Date. As of the first day of the month following the Transition Commencement Date, Executive will no longer participate in Cadence’s medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (unless Executive elects to continue coverage pursuant to COBRA), and will not be eligible for a bonus for any services rendered after that date.

TRANSITION COMMENCEMENT DATE. As of <<Transition Commencement Date>> October 15, 2008 (the “Transition Commencement Date”), Executive will no longer hold the position of Senior Executive Vice President of Research and Development Chief Administrative Officer and will be relieved of all of Executive’s authority and responsibilities in that position. Executive will be paid (a) any earned but unpaid base salary for his services as an officer of the Company prior to the Transition Commencement Date and any outstanding expense reimbursements submitted and approved pursuant to Section 3.1 of Executive’s Employment Agreement with the Company dated as of [ effective January 1, 2009] 2005 (the “Employment Agreement”); and (b) other unpaid vested amounts or benefits under the compensation, incentive and benefit plans of the Company in which Executive participates, in each case under this clause (b) as of the Transition Commencement Date. The payment of the foregoing amounts shall be made to Executive by no later than the next regular payroll date following the Transition Commencement Date. As of the first day of the month following the Transition Commencement Date, Executive will no longer participate in Cadence’s medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (unless Executive elects to continue coverage pursuant to COBRACOBRA ), and will not be eligible for a bonus for any services rendered after that date.

TRANSITION COMMENCEMENT DATE. As of <<Transition Commencement Date>> (the “Transition Commencement Date”), Executive will no longer hold the position of Senior Vice President of Research and Development Chief Marketing Officer and will be relieved of all of Executive’s authority and responsibilities in that position. Executive will be paid (a) any earned but unpaid base salary for his services as an officer of the Company prior to the Transition Commencement Date and any outstanding expense reimbursements submitted and approved pursuant to Section 3.1 of Executive’s Employment Agreement with the Company dated as of [ [August , 20092010] (the “Employment Agreement”); and (b) other unpaid vested amounts or benefits under the compensation, incentive and benefit plans of the Company in which Executive participates, in each case under this clause (b) as of the Transition Commencement Date. The payment of the foregoing amounts shall be made to Executive by no later than the next regular payroll date following the Transition Commencement Date. As of the first day of the month following the Transition Commencement Date, Executive will no longer participate in Cadence’s medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (unless Executive elects to continue coverage pursuant to COBRA), and will not be eligible for a bonus for any services rendered after that date.

TRANSITION COMMENCEMENT DATE. As of <<Transition Commencement Date>> (the “Transition Commencement Date”), Executive will no longer hold the position of Senior Vice President of Research and Development Chief Financial Officer and will be relieved of all of Executive’s authority and responsibilities in that position. Executive will be paid (a) any earned but unpaid base salary for his services as an officer of the Company prior to the Transition Commencement Date and any outstanding expense reimbursements submitted and approved pursuant to Section 3.1 of Executive’s Employment Agreement with the Company dated as of [ October 21, 2009] 2011 (the “Employment Agreement”); and (b) other unpaid vested amounts or benefits under the compensation, incentive and benefit plans of the Company in which Executive participates, in each case under this clause (b) as of the Transition Commencement Date. The payment of the foregoing amounts shall be made to Executive by no later than the next regular payroll date following the Transition Commencement Date. As of the first day of the month following the Transition Commencement Date, Executive will no longer participate in Cadence’s medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (unless Executive elects to continue coverage pursuant to COBRA), and will not be eligible for a bonus for any services rendered after that date.

TRANSITION COMMENCEMENT DATE. As of <<((Transition Commencement Date>> )) (the “Transition Commencement Date”), Executive will no longer hold the position of Senior Vice President of Research and Development Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and will be relieved of all of Executive’s authority and responsibilities in that positionthose positions. Executive will be paid (a) any earned but unpaid base salary for his services as an officer of the Company CEO prior to the Transition Commencement Date and any outstanding expense reimbursements submitted and approved pursuant to Section 3.1 of Executive’s Employment Agreement with the Company dated as of [ , 20092008] (the “Employment Agreement”); and (b) other unpaid vested amounts or benefits under the compensation, incentive and benefit plans of the Company in which Executive participates, in each case under this clause (b) as of the Transition Commencement Date. The payment of the foregoing amounts shall be made to Executive by no not later than the next regular payroll date following the Transition Commencement Date. As of the first day of the month following the Transition Commencement Date, Executive will no longer participate in Cadence’s medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (unless Executive elects to continue coverage pursuant to COBRACOBRA ), . and will not be eligible for a bonus for any services rendered after that date.

TRANSITION COMMENCEMENT DATE. As of <<Transition Commencement Date>> October 15, 2008 (the “Transition Commencement Date”), Executive will no longer hold the position of Senior Vice President of Research and Development Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and will be relieved of all of Executive’s authority and responsibilities in that positionthose positions. Executive will be paid (a) any earned but unpaid base salary for his services as an officer of the Company CEO prior to the Transition Commencement Date and any outstanding expense reimbursements submitted and approved pursuant to Section 3.1 of Executive’s Employment Agreement with the Company dated as of [ effective May 12, 2009] 2004 and amended thereafter from time to time (the “Employment Agreement”); and (b) other unpaid vested amounts or benefits under the compensation, incentive and benefit plans of the Company in which Executive participates, in each case under this clause (b) as of the Transition Commencement Date. The payment of the foregoing amounts shall be made to Executive by no not later than the next regular payroll date following the Transition Commencement Date. As of the first day of the month following the Transition Commencement Date, Executive will no longer participate in Cadence’s medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (unless Executive elects to continue coverage pursuant to COBRA), and will not be eligible for a bonus for any services rendered after that date.

TRANSITION COMMENCEMENT DATE. As of <<Transition Commencement Date>> (the “Transition Commencement Date”), Executive will no longer hold the position of Senior Vice President of Research and President, Business Development and will be relieved of all of Executive’s authority and responsibilities in that position. Executive will be paid (a) any earned but unpaid base salary for his services as an officer of the Company prior to the Transition Commencement Date and any outstanding expense reimbursements submitted and approved pursuant to Section 3.1 of Executive’s Employment Agreement with the Company dated as of [ , 20092008] (the “Employment Agreement”); and (b) other unpaid vested amounts or benefits under the compensation, incentive and benefit plans of the Company in which Executive participates, in each case under this clause (b) as of the Transition Commencement Date. The payment of the foregoing amounts shall be made to Executive by no later than the next regular payroll date following the Transition Commencement Date. As of the first day of the month following the Transition Commencement Date, Executive will no longer participate in Cadence’s medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (unless Executive elects to continue coverage pursuant to COBRA), and will not be eligible for a bonus for any services rendered after that date.

TRANSITION COMMENCEMENT DATE. As of <<Transition Commencement Date>> (the “Transition Commencement Date”), Executive will no longer hold the position of Senior Vice President of Research and Development Chief Financial Officer and will be relieved of all of Executive’s authority and responsibilities in that position. Executive will be paid (a) any earned but unpaid base salary for his services as an officer of the Company prior to the Transition Commencement Date and any outstanding expense reimbursements submitted and approved pursuant to Section 3.1 of Executive’s Employment Agreement with the Company dated as of [ of, 2009[______, 2008] (the “Employment Agreement”); and (b) other unpaid vested amounts or benefits under the compensation, incentive and benefit plans of the Company in which Executive participates, in each case under this clause (b) as of the Transition Commencement Date. The payment of the foregoing amounts shall be made to Executive by no later than the next regular payroll date following the Transition Commencement Date. As of the first day of the month following the Transition Commencement Date, Executive will no longer participate in Cadence’s medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (unless Executive elects to continue coverage pursuant to COBRA), and will not be eligible for a bonus for any services rendered after that date.

TRANSITION COMMENCEMENT DATE. As of <<Transition Commencement Date>> (the “Transition Commencement Date”), Executive will no longer hold the position of Senior Executive Vice President of Research and Development President, Worldwide Field Operations and will be relieved of all of Executive’s authority and responsibilities in that position. Executive will be paid (a) any earned but unpaid base salary for his services as an officer of the Company prior to the Transition Commencement Date and any outstanding expense reimbursements submitted and approved pursuant to Section 3.1 of Executive’s Employment Agreement with the Company dated as of [ [______, 20092008] (the “Employment Agreement”); and (b) other unpaid vested amounts or benefits under the compensation, incentive and benefit plans of the Company in which Executive participates, in each case under this clause (b) as of the Transition Commencement Date. , The payment of the foregoing amounts shall be made to Executive by no later than the next regular payroll date following the Transition Commencement Date. As of the first day of the month following the Transition Commencement Date, Executive will no longer participate in Cadence’s medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (unless Executive elects to continue coverage pursuant to COBRA), and will not be eligible for a bonus for any services rendered after that date.

TRANSITION COMMENCEMENT DATE. As of <<Transition Commencement Date>> (the “Transition Commencement Date”), Executive will no longer hold the position of Senior Executive Vice President of Research President, Products and Development Technologies Organization and will be relieved of all of Executive’s authority and responsibilities in that position. Executive will be paid (a) any earned but unpaid base salary for his services as an officer of the Company prior to the Transition Commencement Date and any outstanding expense reimbursements submitted and approved pursuant to Section 3.1 of Executive’s Employment Agreement with the Company dated as of [ , 20092008] (the “Employment Agreement”); and (b) other unpaid vested amounts or benefits under the compensation, incentive and benefit plans of the Company in which Executive participates, in each case under this clause (b) as of the Transition Commencement Date. The payment of the foregoing amounts shall be made to Executive by no later than the next regular payroll date following the Transition Commencement Date. As of the first day of the month following the Transition Commencement Date, Executive will no longer participate in Cadence’s medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (unless Executive elects to continue coverage pursuant to COBRA), and will not be eligible for a bonus for any services rendered after that date.

TRANSITION COMMENCEMENT DATE. As of <<Transition Commencement Date>> (the “Transition Commencement Date”), Executive will no longer hold the position of Senior Vice President of President, Research and Development Development, SoC Realization Group and will be relieved of all of Executive’s authority and responsibilities in that position. Executive will be paid (a) any earned but unpaid base salary for his services as an officer of the Company prior to the Transition Commencement Date and any outstanding expense reimbursements submitted and approved pursuant to Section 3.1 of Executive’s Employment Agreement with the Company dated as of [ [______, 20092013] (the “Employment Agreement”); and (b) other unpaid vested amounts or benefits under the compensation, incentive and benefit plans of the Company in which Executive participates, in each case under this clause (b) as of the Transition Commencement Date. The payment of the foregoing amounts shall be made to Executive by no later than the next regular payroll date following the Transition Commencement Date. As of the first day of the month following the Transition Commencement Date, Executive will no longer participate in Cadence’s medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (unless Executive elects to continue coverage pursuant to COBRA), and will not be eligible for a bonus for any services rendered after that date.

TRANSITION COMMENCEMENT DATE. As of <<Transition Commencement Date>> (the “Transition Commencement Date”), Executive will no longer hold the position of Senior Vice President of Research and Development Worldwide Field Operations and will be relieved of all of Executive’s authority and responsibilities in that position. Executive will be paid (a) any earned but unpaid base salary for his services as an officer of the Company prior to the Transition Commencement Date and any outstanding expense reimbursements submitted and approved pursuant to Section 3.1 of Executive’s Employment Agreement with the Company dated as of [ , 2009] (the “Employment Agreement”); and (b) other unpaid vested amounts or benefits under the compensation, incentive and benefit plans of the Company in which Executive participates, in each case under this clause (b) as of the Transition Commencement Date. The payment of the foregoing amounts shall be made to Executive by no later than the next regular payroll date following the Transition Commencement Date. As of the first day of the month following the Transition Commencement Date, Executive will no longer participate in Cadence’s medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (unless Executive elects to continue coverage pursuant to COBRA), and will not be eligible for a bonus for any services rendered after that date.