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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.18


                              EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

This Employment Agreement ("Employment Agreement") dated this 4th day of May
2001 but effective as of May 14, 2001 (the "Effective Date") is made by and
between J.D. EDWARDS & COMPANY, a Delaware corporation ("J.D. Edwards"), and
HARRY DEBES ("Debes").

                                    RECITALS

A.   J.D. Edwards is engaged in the business of developing, marketing and
     supporting enterprise software and supply chain computing solutions.

B.   Debes is to be employed by J.D. Edwards in the position of Senior Vice
     President and J.D. Edwards and Debes contemplate that J.D. Edwards will
     employ Debes for a period of at least one (1) year from the Effective Date
     of this Employment Agreement.

It is agreed between J.D. Edwards and Debes as follows:

1.   EMPLOYMENT. J.D. Edwards hereby agrees to employ Debes to perform the
     duties and responsibilities set forth in the job description attached as
     Attached A and incorporated herein to this Employment Agreement together
     with such other duties and responsibilities as shall be assigned to him
     by J.D. Edwards senior management which shall not be incompatible with
     Debes' job description. Debes accepts such employment with J.D. Edwards
     upon the terms and conditions of this Employment Agreement and agrees to
     perform the duties and responsibilities described in this Section in
     accordance with all policies, procedures, rules and regulations adopted by
     J.D. Edwards Board of Directors or senior management. During the term of
     his employment, Debes agrees to devote his full time and attention, skills
     and efforts to the performance of his duties and responsibilities on behalf
     of J.D. Edwards and to maintain and promote the business of J.D. Edwards.

2.   TERM. Subject to the terms of Section 6, Termination, Debes shall be
     employed by J.D. Edwards for a period of not less than one (1) year
     commencing on the Effective Date (the "Initial Employment Term").

3.   COMPENSATION.

     3.1  ANNUAL BASE SALARY AND BONUS. Debes' compensation from May 14, 2001
          until May 13, 2002, shall be set at an annual base salary of $350,000
          with an annual bonus incentive if J.D. Edwards performance targets are
          achieved of seventy-five percent (75%) of such base salary based upon
          the achievement of those certain objectives as determined and approved
          by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of J.D.
          Edwards in their sole discretion. Compensation for subsequent period
          shall be established by a written addendum to this Employment
          Agreement as approved by the Compensation Committee of the J.D.
          Edwards Board of Directors but in no


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          event will be lower than Debes annual base salary for the previous
          year and in no event will Debes' target bonus percentage be less than
          75%. At the end of J.D. Edwards fiscal year 2001, Debes will be paid
          an annual bonus incentive of thirty-seven and a half percent (37.5%)
          of his then annual rate of base salary to be paid at the time that
          bonuses are paid to J.D. Edwards executives of similar position.

     3.2  STOCK OPTION GRANT. Debes will be granted stock options to purchase
          the common stock of J.D. Edwards pursuant to the terms of J.D. Edwards
          1997 Equity Incentive Plan, or its successor option plan, if any, in
          accordance with the schedule below (the "Stock Option Grant"):

          o   80,000 stock options granted at the fair market value, i.e., the
              closing bid price of J.D. Edwards common stock on the NASD stock
              market, on the Effective date;

          o   50,000 stock options granted at fair market value, i.e., the
              closing bid price of J.D. Edwards common stock on the NASD stock
              market, on the first day on which the stock price is at or above
              $24,00;

          o   50,000 stock options granted at fair market value, i.e., the
              closing bid price of J.D. Edwards common stock on the NASD stock
              market, on the first day on which the stock price is at or above
              $36.00.

          Each tranche of the Stock Option Grant shall vest and become
          exercisable 25% of such particular tranche of the grant on the first
          anniversary date of the Stock Option Grant and 1/48 per month
          thereafter. Upon termination of employment of Debes all options
          granted but unvested on the date of such termination will be
          immediately forfeited and, for any vested but unexercised options,
          Debes shall have a period of three (3) months commencing upon
          termination of employment to exercise such vested stock options
          granted under this Section or such longer periods as are specified in
          the J.D. Edwards stock option plans.

4.   EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. Debes will be eligible to participate in all employee
     benefits provided by J.D. Edwards to employees, based upon his position and
     tenure, including the following:

     4.1  HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE. J.D. Edwards agrees to provide Debes (and
          his spouse and dependents) coverage under J.D. Edwards group health
          and life insurance plan, the coverage, terms and benefits of which
          shall be determined, from time to time, in the sole discretion of J.D.
          Edwards Board of Directors.

     4.2  PAID TIME OFF. Debes shall be entitled to the maximum paid time off
          provided under the J.D. Edwards paid time off policy in effect from
          time to time, regardless of Debes' tenure with J.D. Edwards.

     4.3  QUALIFIED/NON-QUALIFIED PLAN(S). Debes shall be entitled to
          participate in any qualified or non-qualified plan(s) adopted by J.D.
          Edwards Board of Directors provided Debes fulfills all eligibility
          requirements under the


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          terms and conditions of such plan. The J.D. Edwards Board of Directors
          reserves the sole right and discretion to adopt or terminate a plan
          and to establish all eligibility requirements and other terms and
          conditions of such plan.

     4.4  RELOCATION EXPENSE. J.D. Edwards will cover all reasonable and
          customary expenses associated with Debes' relocation including
          shipment/storage of household goods, 90 days temporary living, two
          house hunting trips, closing costs including real estate fees
          associated with the sale of Debes' primary residence and closing costs
          associated with the purchase of Debes' new residence at the new
          location, shipment of automobiles, tax assistance and federal, state
          and local tax gross up for all expenses which are included in Debes'
          income, plus, miscellaneous expenses of $10,000 and costs associated
          with the final move. In addition, should Debes be unsuccessful in
          selling his current residence J.D. Edwards will purchase his residence
          in accordance with its standard home purchase policy.

     4.5  ADDITIONAL BENEFITS. J.D. Edwards will provide at its sole expense
          membership in an airline club and a cell phone. J.D. Edwards will also
          pay for all legal expenses associated with obtaining appropriate work
          visas and subsequent green card application through an immigration law
          firm of its choice.

5.   SEVERANCE PAY. If Debes is terminated by J.D. Edwards for Performance or
     Disability, each as defined below, Debes shall be entitled to receive
     severance pay in the amount of Debes' then current twelve months base
     salary, which will offset benefits to which Debes is entitled under the
     standard J.D. Edwards severance pay policy, conditioned upon Debes and J.D.
     Edwards entering into a Separation Agreement substantially in the form
     attached as Attachment B and incorporated herein to this Employment
     Agreement hereto. This severance payment would be made in a one-time, lump
     sum payment subject to appropriate tax withholding. Notwithstanding the
     foregoing, however, no severance allowance shall be paid if termination is
     for Cause or if Debes voluntarily terminates employment within the Initial
     Employment Term. Debes will be permitted to retain any severance payments
     made pursuant to this Agreement regardless of Debes accepting employment
     elsewhere provided, however, Debes does not accept employment with any of
     the competitors of J.D. Edwards set forth below.

     5.1. COBRA MEDICAL INSURANCE. If Debes' employment is terminated without
          Cause, in addition to the severance payment in accordance with Section
          5, Debes and his dependents will be eligible for medical insurance
          (for himself and his spouse and dependant(s)) under COBRA commencing
          on the date of his termination for a period of twelve (12) months in
          accordance with the standard J.D. Edwards policy with the premium cost
          associated with such COBRA coverage shared by J.D. Edwards and Debes
          in the same proportion as when Debes was an employee. Debes and his
          dependents will be eligible to continue this coverage at his cost
          beyond such date if he should so elect as provided by applicable law.


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     5.2  MANAGEMENT CHANGE IN CONTROL PLAN. The J.D. Edwards & Company
          Management Change in Control Plan Debes accepted on (the "Plan") will
          remain in full force and effect for the term of this Employment
          Agreement and will continue thereafter only so long as Debes remains
          an employee of J.D. Edwards. The J.D. Edwards Board of Directors
          agrees that it waives all rights under the Plan to remove Debes as a
          participant in the Plan, terminate the Plan with respect to Debes,
          amend or otherwise modify the Plan in any manner that would be
          detrimental to Debes or serve to reduce the Severance Benefits payable
          to Debes under the Plan.

     5.3  INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT. The parties executed the J.D. Edwards &
          Company Indemnification Agreement on the Effective Date attached as
          Attachment C and incorporated herein to this Employment Agreement (the
          "Indemnification Agreement").

     5.4  CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-SOLICITATION. Debes acknowledges that he has
          signed the J.D. Edwards Employee Nondisclosure Agreement effective
          the Effective Date attached as Attachment D and incorporated herein to
          this Employment Agreement and confirms that he will continue to abide
          by the obligations contained therein.

     5.5  NON-COMPETE. In consideration of the severance pay set forth in this
          Section 5, Debes agrees not to accept employment with any of the
          direct competitors of J.D. Edwards listed on the list of Direct
          Competitors attached as Attachment E and incorporated herein to this
          Employment Agreement of J.D. Edwards for a period of one (1) year from
          the date Debes termination of employment. On an annual basis Debes and
          J.D. Edwards will mutually agree to add or eliminate competitors from
          Attachment E but in no event will the list of Direct Competitors be
          greater than 25 entities for any one year.

6.   TERMINATION. J.D. Edwards shall have the right to terminate this Employment
     Agreement prior to its expiration only for "Cause", for "Disability" or
     "Performance" as set forth below, provided J.D. Edwards gives Debes written
     notice of such Cause or Performance and Debes has a period of ten (10)
     business days to correct the situation:

     6.1. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE. For the purposes of this Employment Agreement,
          "Cause" means the following:

          (a)  the willful breach of his duties by Debes in the course of his
               employment;

          (b)  the neglect by Debes of his employment duties; or

          (c)  Debes' gross misconduct resulting in material damage to J.D.
               Edwards.

     6.2  TERMINATION FOR PERFORMANCE. For the purposes of this Employment
          Agreement, termination for "Performance" shall be as determined by the
          J.D.

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          Edwards Board of Directors in the good faith exercise of their
          business judgment.

     6.3  DISPUTE RESOLUTION. Should Debes dispute whether J.D. Edwards has been
          reasonable in interpreting "Cause" or "Performance" then in such event
          Debes may submit any dispute to arbitration. The arbitration
          proceeding shall be conducted under the applicable rules of the
          American Arbitration Association and shall be located in Denver,
          Colorado. If such organization ceases to exist, the arbitration shall
          be conducted by its successor, or by a similar arbitration
          organization, at the time a demand for arbitration is made. The
          decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on both parties.
          Each party shall be responsible for its or his own expenses for the
          arbitrator's fee, attorney's fees, expert testimony, and for other
          expenses of presenting its or his case. Other arbitration costs,
          including fees for records or transcripts, shall be borne equally by
          the parties.

     6.4  COMPENSATION EARNED PRIOR TO TERMINATION. In the event that J.D.
          Edwards terminates Debes for Cause during the Initial Employment Term
          or any renewal periods, Debes shall be entitled to the salary earned
          prior to the date of termination as provided for in this Employment
          Agreement computed pro rata up to and including that date and all
          benefits set forth in Article 4 of this Agreement. Debes shall be
          entitled to no further compensation as of the date of termination.


     6.5  RENEWAL. This Employment Agreement shall be deemed automatically
          renewed following the Initial Employment Term for successive one (1)
          year periods without any further act of the parties, unless, not later
          than thirty (30) days prior to the end of any period, either party
          provides the other with written notice of intent not to renew;
          notwithstanding the foregoing, however, there will be no grant of
          stock options during any renewal period duplicating the options
          granted pursuant to Section 3.2, Stock Option Grant, of this
          Employment Agreement for any such renewal periods after the initial
          one (1) year period. In addition, during any renewal periods after the
          Initial Employment Term Debes will be granted, under the J.D. Edwards
          1997 Equity Incentive Plan, or its successor plan, stock options to
          acquire common stock of J.D. Edwards in amounts and upon terms that
          are comparable to option awards to executives of similar position and
          tenure.

     6.6  NON-RENEWAL. Any non-renewal of this Employment Agreement by J.D.
          Edwards, shall be treated as a termination of Debes for Performance
          and be governed by the provisions of this Employment Agreement
          applicable to termination for Performance.

     6.7  VOLUNTARY TERMINATION. Debes shall have the right to voluntarily
          terminate his employment with J.D. Edwards upon thirty (30) days prior
          written notice for any reason.

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     6.8  TERMINATION FOR BREACH. In the event of a material breach of this
          Agreement by J.D. Edwards which is not cured within thirty (30) days
          after receipt by J.D. Edwards of written notice of such breach Debes
          shall be entitled to terminate his employment with J.D. Edwards and
          such termination will be treated as a termination by J.D. Edwards for
          Performance which will entitle Debes to severance payments in
          accordance with Section 5 of this Employment Agreement.

     6.9  TERMINATION FOR DISABILITY. J.D. Edwards shall have the right to
          terminate Debes' employment for Disability. "Disability" as used
          herein shall mean that Debes has been unable to perform his duties as
          an employee as the result of incapacity due to physical or mental
          illness, and such inability, at least 26 weeks after its commencement,
          is determined to be total and permanent by a physician selected by
          J.D. Edwards or its insurers and acceptable to the Debes or the Debes
          legal representative (such agreement as to acceptability not to be
          unreasonably withheld). Termination resulting from Disability may only
          be effected after at least 30 days' written notice by J.D. Edwards of
          its intention to terminate the Debes employment. In the event that
          Debes resumes the performance of substantially all of his duties
          hereunder before the termination of his employment becomes effective,
          the notice of intent to terminate shall automatically be deemed to
          have been revoked. During any period of incapacity prior to a finding
          that Debes is suffering from a Disability, J.D. Edwards shall continue
          to provide Debes with his normal compensation pursuant to Section 3
          hereof and all benefits to which he is entitled pursuant to Section 4
          hereof.

7.   COOPERATION. The parties hereto agree that, at all times during Debes'
     employment, and following termination of his employment, each party shall
     avoid making any remarks about the other party, which for J.D. Edwards
     shall include its affiliates, officers, directors, employees and agents
     that would be false and defamatory of the other party.

8.   MISCELLANEOUS.

     8.1. ASSIGNMENT. Neither J.D. Edwards nor Debes may assign this Employment
          Agreement or any of their respective obligations hereunder.

     8.2. NOTICES. Any notice or other communication provided for or required by
          this Employment Agreement shall be given within (i) three (3) business
          days after mailing by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid,
          return receipt requested, (ii) one (1) business day after deposit with
          a recognized overnight courier (such as Federal Express) or (iii) upon
          delivery if sent by facsimile transmission or in person in each case
          to the following address:


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          To J.D. Edwards:

          J.D. Edwards & Company
          One Technology Way
          Denver, Colorado 80237
          Attn:  Vice President, General Counsel
          Fax: 303-334-4693

          To Debes:

          Harry Debes
          2151 Bogans Lake Path
          Atlanta, Georgia 30338

          or at such other address or addresses as the J.D. Edwards or Debes may
          designate.

     8.3. GOVERNING LAW. This Employment Agreement and each term thereof shall
          be subject to and governed by the laws of the State of Colorado.

     8.4. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Employment Agreement shall be,
          for any reason, invalid or unenforceable, the remaining portion or
          portions shall nevertheless be valid, enforceable and effective unless
          to do so would clearly violate the present legal and valid intention
          of the parties hereto.

     8.5. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Employment Agreement constitutes the entire
          agreement between the parties and contains all of the agreements
          between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. This
          Employment Agreement supersedes any and all other agreements, either
          oral or written, between the parties hereto with respect to the
          subject matter hereof, including, without limitation, that certain
          "Employment Terms Sheet" dated April 25, 2001.

     8.6. AMENDMENT. No change or modification of this Employment Agreement
          shall be valid unless the same shall be in writing and signed by Debes
          and a duly authorized officer of J.D. Edwards. No waiver of any
          provision of this Employment Agreement shall be valid unless in
          writing and signed by the party or party to be charged.

     8.7  BENEFIT. This Employment Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to
          the benefit of J.D. Edwards and Debes and their respective successors,
          heirs, legal representatives and permitted assigns. This Employment
          Agreement is hereby executed as of the date set forth above.

     8.8  ATTORNEYS FEES. J.D. Edwards agrees to pay to Debes reasonable legal
          expenses for review and completion of this Employment Agreement in the
          amounts actually billed not to exceed three thousand dollars
          ($3,000.00).


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J.D. EDWARDS & COMPANY                   DEBES

By: /s/ IAIN W. PATERSON                 By: /s/ HARRY DEBES
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   (Authorized Signature)                        Harry Debes
   Iain W. Paterson
   Vice President, Human Resources

                                                                     May 6, 2001
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                             SCHEDULE OF ATTACHMENTS


ATTACHMENT A - JOB DESCRIPTION

Title           Senior Vice President

Reporting to    Hank Bonde, Chief Operating Officer

1.  HEAD OF AMERICA SALES AND CONSULTING SERVICES

The Senior Vice President (SVP) will be a key driver in the re-direction and
reorientation of J.D. Edwards' success, and will be responsible for sales and
implementation of the company's various solutions throughout North and South
America.

The company's top domestic sales executive, the SVP will manage a
direct/indirect sales organization in the Americas comprising some 680 people
and over $600 million in sales, driving new levels of performance. This will
require a major team building effort, both within the sales group, and across
the company generally.

The SVP will also be responsible for organizing, managing and aggressively
growing J.D. Edwards' revenue-producing professional services operations
including training and consulting services for North and South America. This
will include development and nurturing of a world-class professional services
culture. The SVP President will have an ongoing responsibility to recruit and
maintain a high quality team, using effective coaching, leadership, and
mentoring skills to reach organizational goals.

Bottom-line responsibilities include ensuring that the services organization is
highly profitable, utilized, efficient and consistently able to support the
Company's license sales efforts.


2. ASSISTANCE IN M&A PROJECTS

The company may become involved in various acquisition projects. The SVP's
assistance in these projects may be required from time to time.


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ATTACHMENT B

                              SEPARATION AGREEMENT

This Separation Agreement (referred to as "the Agreement") is made by and
between J.D. Edwards & Company, J.D. Edwards World Solutions Company and J.D.
Edwards World Source Company (collectively "J.D. Edwards"), corporations having
their principal place of business at 7601 Technology Way, Denver, Colorado
80237, and _________________________________________ (referred to as "You" and
by "Your"). You and J.D. Edwards are each referred to as a "party" and both are
referred to as "parties."

Whereas, Your position with J.D. Edwards has been eliminated effective
___________ (the "Elimination Date"); and Whereas, You and J.D. Edwards desire
to resolve any and all claims and disputes between You and J.D. Edwards,
including, without limitation, those related to Your employment by, or
separation from, J.D. Edwards or alleged representations, contracts, and
agreements (written, oral, or implied) regarding Your employment by J.D.
Edwards; and

In consideration of the mutual promises expressed herein and the payment to be
made to You, You and J.D. Edwards agree as follows:

1. PAYMENTS. No later than twenty (20) calendar days following the Effective
Date of this Agreement and provided that this Agreement has not been revoked by
You under section 5, J.D. Edwards will pay You the gross sum of USD
________________, which amount represents XX weeks (the period beginning on the
Elimination Date and continuing for this number of weeks (the "Severance
Period") of Your salary and any bonuses due and payable through the Elimination
Date. If you so elect, Your medical, dental, and vision coverage will continue
through the end of the month of your Elimination Date. You may continue Your
coverage further, through the end of the Severance Period, by paying the
employee portion of your premiums during Your Severance Period, during which
period J.D. Edwards shall continue to pay the employer portion of Your premiums.
Following your Severance Period, You may continue your Consolidated Omnibus
Budget Reconciliation Act ("COBRA") coverage by paying the full COBRA premiums
for such coverage until Your coverage under COBRA terminates. The parties
expressly agree that the payments made under this section exceed any
compensation or benefits that You would otherwise be entitled to if You had not
executed this Agreement. The payments will be reduced by any amounts owed J.D.
Edwards, amounts that J.D. Edwards may be responsible for on a J.D. Edwards
company program charge card, and the amount of applicable taxes withheld by J.D.
Edwards, which will be withheld at the supplemental tax rate. If you become
re-employed by J.D. Edwards within the Severance Period, You shall return to
J.D. Edwards on a pro-rated basis any amounts paid under this Agreement. For
example, if You receive USD8,000 under this Agreement, Your Severance Period is
four months, and you begin re-employment with J.D. Edwards two months after the
Elimination Date. You shall pay J.D. Edwards USD4,000 through payroll deduction
or other means. J.D. Edwards shall also provide You with outplacement services
at no charge to You.

2. RELEASE. You irrevocably and unconditionally release and forever
discharge J.D. Edwards, J.D. Edwards' past and present directors, officers,
shareholders, employees, successors, attorneys, agents, representatives, and
assigns (each a "Releasee") from any and all liabilities, claims (including
attorneys' fees), demands, rights, and causes of actions, whether known or
unknown, that You may have or claim to have against any Releasee, including,
without limitation, those relating to Your employment by, or separation from,
J.D. Edwards. Without limiting the generality of this section, and by way of
example and not limitation, this section shall specifically apply to rights and
claims under: Title VI] of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, the Older Worker
Benefit Protection Act, the Civil Rights Acts of 1866 and 1871, the Civil Rights
Act of 1991, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Executive Order 11246, the Equal
Pay Act of 1963, the Americans with Disabilities Act, breach of contract,
defamation, infliction of emotional distress, wrongful discharge, breach of a
covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and any other federal, state or local
statute, law, ordinance, regulation, order or principle of law. By signing this
Agreement, You represent that You have not filed nor caused to be filed any
charge, complaint, lawsuit, or other claim (collectively "Claims") against any
Releasee and You specifically waive the right to recover any remedies, monetary
or otherwise, that might be available if You file any such Claims. This
Agreement may be used by any Releasee as a complete defense to any Claims
asserted by You or anyone on Your behalf against a Releasee. If You or anyone on
Your behalf violates this section of the Agreement, You shall pay all costs and
expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) incurred by a Releasee in
defending against the claims.

3. MISTAKE. You understand that, after the date of this Agreement, You may
discover facts different from, or in addition to, those which You now know or
believe to be true with respect to the claims released or waived above and that,
as part of the consideration contained in this Agreement, You expressly assume
the risk that the Agreement was made on the basis of mistake or mistakes, mutual
or unilateral, of any nature whatsoever. You intend that this Agreement shall
not be rescinded, reformed, modified, voided, or changed in any way on the basis
of any mistake or mistakes whatsoever.

4. NO LIABILITY. The Payment is not intended to be, and shall not be construed
as, an admission of liability or wrongdoing on the part of any Releasee. No
Release have admitted, nor do they admit, that they engaged in any wrongful or
unlawful act, or that they violated any federal, state, or local statute, law,
regulation, ordinance, order, or principle of law, and further expressly deny
such violation.

5. REVOCATION. You have seven (7) calendar days after Your execution of this
Agreement (the "Revocation Period") in which to revoke this Agreement by so
notifying Heather Ferguson at J.D. Edwards. This Agreement shall be effective
the eighth day after Your execution of this Agreement (the "Effective Date"),
provided that You have not revoked this Agreement.

6. FUTURE COOPERATION/NONCOMPETE. You shall cooperate, at J.D. Edwards' expense,
with J.D. Edwards in connection with any legal proceeding in which J.D. Edwards
is or may become a party. In consideration of the payments set forth above, You
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as an employee, consultant, or contractor with any of Ariba, Great Plains, i2,
IFS, Lawson, Manugistics, Onyx, Oracle, Paragon, Peoplesoft, Pixotel, QAD, SAP,
Siebel, and Synquest for a period of one (1) year from the Effective Date of
this Agreement.

7. EFFECT ON EXISTING AGREEMENTS. Notwithstanding this Agreement, the limited
specific provisions of any agreements between You and J.D. Edwards relating to
confidentiality, unfair competition, noncompetition, employee solicitations, and
inventions are unaffected and remain in full force and effect. All other
provisions of all other agreements between You and J.D. Edwards shall be
superseded and become null and void upon the effective date of this Agreement.
Effective September 1, 2001, since You are no longer a corporate officer, You
are hereby released from the J.D. Edwards' insider trading policy. You shall
promptly return to J.D. Edwards all J.D. Edwards' property.

8. CONFIDENTIALITY/NON-DISPARAGEMENT. You shall not disclose the existence,
facts. or terms of this Agreement to anyone other than Your immediate family,
accountants, attorneys, or financial or tax advisors who have been advised of,
and agree to maintain, its confidentiality. You shall not do or say anything
that portrays J.D. Edwards or their management, employees, products, or services
in a negative light.

9. MISCELLANEOUS. This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive
agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and
supersedes any prior communication regarding such subject matter. This Agreement
may not be canceled or modified unless in writing signed by You and a
vice-president or more senior officer of J.D. Edwards. Any waiver of any default
or breach of this Agreement shall be effective only if in writing and signed by
an authorized representative of the party providing the waiver. No such waiver
shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach or default. In
entering into this Agreement, You represent and warrant that You are not
relying, and will not rely, on any promises, inducements, or representations
made by or on behalf any Releasee with respect to the subject matter of this
Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding on and shall inure to the benefit of
the parties and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors,
assigns, directors, officers, agents, and employees. This Agreement will be
governed by the internal laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to
conflict of law principles. If any judicial or administrative authority
determines that any term of this Agreement is invalid or illegal, such
determination shall not apply to the remaining terms of this Agreement and all
remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

YOU HAVE FULLY READ, UNDERSTAND THE SIGNIFICANCE AND CONSEQUENCES OF, AND FREELY
AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT. YOU HAVE BEEN ADVISED TO CONSULT WITH AN
ATTORNEY REGARDING THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT BEFORE SIGNING.

YOU UNDERSTAND THAT APPLICABLE LAW PROVIDES YOU WITH FORTY-FIVE (45) CALENDAR
DAYS IN WHICH TO CONSIDER THIS AGREEMENT. BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT BEFORE THE
END OF THE 45-DAY PERIOD, YOU ARE INDICATING THAT YOU ARE FREELY WAIVING THE
BALANCE OF THIS PERIOD.

YOU HAVE SEVEN (7) CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE DATE OF YOUR SIGNATURE BELOW IN WHICH
TO REVOKE THIS AGREEMENT AS PERMITTED IN SECTION 5.

J.D. EDWARDS

By
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  (Authorized Signature)                      (Your Signature)


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  (Print or Type Name)                        (Print or Type Name)


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  (Title)                                     (Print Address)


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                                              SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before
                                              me this ____ Day of ________ ,20__
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JD EDWARDS
                                                              One Technology Way
                                                          Denver, Colorado 80237

  EMPLOYEE PROPRIETARY INFORMATION, INVENTIONS, AND NON-SOLICITATION AGREEMENT

This Employee Proprietary Information, Inventions, Non-competition, and
Non-solicitation Agreement ("Agreement") is made in consideration for my
employment or continued employment by J.D. Edwards & Co.. or its subsidiaries or
affiliates (collectively "J.D. Edwards"), and the compensation now and hereafter
paid to me. I hereby agree as follows:

1. NONDISCLOSURE.

1.1 RECOGNITION OF J.D. EDWARDS' RIGHTS; NONDISCLOSURE. At all times during my
employment and thereafter, I will hold in strictest confidence and will not
disclose, use, lecture upon, or publish any of J.D. Edwards' Proprietary
Information (defined below), except as such disclosure, use, or publication may
be required by my work for J.D. Edwards or an officer of J.D. Edwards authorizes
such in writing. I will obtain J.D. Edwards' written approval before publishing
or submitting for publication any material that relates to my work at J.D.
Edwards and/or incorporates any Proprietary Information. I hereby assign to J.D.
Edwards any rights I may have or acquire in such Proprietary Information and
recognize that all Proprietary Information shall be the sole property of J.D.
Edwards and its assigns.

1.2 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION. The term "Proprietary Information" shall mean any
and all confidential and/or proprietary knowledge, data, or information of J.D.
Edwards. By way of illustration, but not limitation, "Proprietary Information"
includes: (a) trade secrets, inventions, ideas, processes, formulas, source and
object codes, data, programs, other works of authorship, know-how, improvements,
discoveries, developments, designs and techniques (hereinafter collectively
referred to as "Inventions"); (b) information regarding research, development,
new products, marketing and selling, business plans, budgets and unpublished
financial statements, licenses, prices and costs, suppliers and customers; and
(c) information regarding the skills and compensation of other employees of J.D.
Edwards. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, I am free to use information
which is generally known in the trade or industry that is not gained as result
of a breach of this Agreement and my own, skill, knowledge, know-how, and
experience to whatever extent and in whichever way I wish.

1.3 THIRD PARTY INFORMATION. I understand that J.D. Edwards has received and in
the future will receive from third parties confidential or proprietary
information ("Third Party Information") subject to a duty of J.D. Edwards to
maintain the confidentiality of such information and to use it only for certain
limited purposes. During my employment and thereafter, I will hold Third Party
Information in the strictest confidence and will not disclose to anyone (other
than J.D. Edwards personnel who need to know such information in connection with
their work for J.D. Edwards) or use, except in connection with my work for J.D.
Edwards, Third Party Information unless authorized by an officer of J.D. Edwards
in writing.

1.4 NO IMPROPER USE OF INFORMATION OF PRIOR EMPLOYERS AND OTHERS. During my
employment by J.D. Edwards I will not improperly use or disclose any
confidential information or trade secrets, if any, of any former employer or any
other person to whom I have an obligation of confidentiality, and I will not
bring onto the premises of J.D. Edwards any unpublished documents or any
property belonging to any former employer or other person unless consented to in
writing by that former employer or person. I will use in the performance of my
duties only information that is generally known and used by persons with
training and experience comparable to my own, that is common knowledge in the
industry or otherwise legally in the public domain, or that is otherwise
provided or developed by J.D. Edwards.

2. ASSIGNMENT OF INVENTIONS.

2.1 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. The term "Proprietary Rights" shall mean all trade
secret, patent, copyright, and other intellectual property rights throughout the
world.

2.2 PRIOR INVENTIONS. Inventions, patented or unpatented, which I made prior to
my employment with J.D. Edwards, are excluded from this Agreement. To preclude
any uncertainty, I have set forth on the last page of this Agreement a complete
list of all Inventions that I have, alone or jointly with others, conceived,
developed or reduced to practice or caused to be conceived, developed or reduced
to practice prior to the my employment with J.D. Edwards, that I consider to be
my property or other's property and that I wish to have excluded from the scope
of this Agreement (collectively referred to as "Prior Inventions"). If
disclosure of any such Prior Invention would violate any prior confidentiality
agreement, I understand that I am not to list such Prior Inventions below but am
only to disclose a cursory name for each such invention, the party to whom it
belongs, and that full disclosure as to such inventions has not been made for
that reason. A space is provided below for such purpose. If no such disclosure
is attached, I represent that there are no Prior Inventions. If, in the course
of my employment with J.D. Edwards, I incorporate a Prior Invention into a J.D.
Edwards product, process or machine, J.D. Edwards is hereby granted a
nonexclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide license (with
rights to sublicense through multiple tiers of sublicensees) to make, have made,
modify, use and sell such Prior Invention. Notwithstanding the preceding
sentence, I agree that I will not incorporate, or permit to be incorporated,
Prior Inventions in any J.D. Edwards Inventions without J.D. Edwards' prior
written consent.

2.3 ASSIGNMENT OF INVENTIONS. Subject to Sections 2.4, and 2.6, I hereby assign
and agree to assign in the future (when any such Inventions or Proprietary
Rights are first reduced to practice or first fixed in a tangible medium, as
applicable) to J.D. Edwards (or to a third party including, without limitation,
the United States, as directed by J.D. Edwards) all my right, title and interest
in and to any and all Inventions (and all Proprietary Rights with respect
thereto) whether or not patentable or registrable under copyright or similar
statutes, made or conceived or reduced to practice or learned by me, either
alone or jointly with others, during my employment with J.D. Edwards. Inventions
assigned to J.D. Edwards, or to a third party as directed by J.D. Edwards
pursuant to this Section 2, (collectively "J.D. Edwards Inventions").

2.4 NONASSIGNABLE INVENTIONS. In the event of a specifically applicable state
law, regulation, rule, or public policy that prohibits assignment ("Specific
Inventions Law"), this Agreement will not require assignment of any invention
which qualifies for protection under a Specific Inventions Law because any such
invention was developed entirely on my own time without using J.D. Edwards'
equipment, supplies, facilities, or trade secrets and neither related to J.D.
Edwards' actual or anticipated business, research or development, nor resulted
from work performed by me for J.D. Edwards. In the absence of a Specific
Inventions Law, the preceding sentence will not apply.

2.5 OBLIGATION TO KEEP J.D. EDWARDS INFORMED. During my employment and for six
months thereafter , I will promptly disclose to J.D. Edwards fully and in
writing all Inventions authored, conceived or reduced to practice by me, either
alone or jointly with others. At the time of each such disclosure, I will advise
J.D. Edwards in writing of any Inventions that I believe qualify for protection
under a Specific Inventions Law; and I will at that time provide to J.D. Edwards
in writing all evidence necessary to substantiate that belief. J.D. Edwards will
keep in confidence and will not use for any purpose or disclose to third parties
without my consent any confidential information disclosed in writing to J.D.
Edwards pursuant to this Agreement relating to Inventions that qualify for
Specific Inventions Law protection. I will preserve the confidentiality of any
Invention that does not qualify for Specific Inventions Law protection.

2.6 WORKS FOR HIRE. I acknowledge that all original works of authorship which
are made by me (solely or jointly with others) within the scope of my employment
and which are protectable by copyright are "works made for hire," pursuant to
United States Copyright Act (17 U.S.C., Section 101).

2.7 ENFORCEMENT OF PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. I will assist J.D. Edwards to obtain, and
enforce Proprietary Rights relating to J.D. Edwards Inventions in any and all
countries. To that end I will execute, verify and deliver such documents and
perform such other acts (including appearances as a witness) as J.D. Edwards may
reasonably request for use in applying for, obtaining, and enforcing such
Proprietary Rights and the assignment thereof. In addition, I will execute
assignments of such Proprietary Rights to J.D. Edwards or its designee. I will
assist J.D. Edwards with respect to Proprietary Rights relating to such J.D.
Edwards Inventions in any and all countries beyond the termination of my
employment, but J.D. Edwards shall compensate me at a reasonable rate after my
termination for the time actually spent by me on such assistance. If J.D.
Edwards is unable, after reasonable effort, to secure my signature on any
document needed in connection with the actions specified in the preceding
paragraph, I hereby irrevocably appoint J.D. Edwards and its d officers and
agents as my agent and attorney in fact, which appointment is coupled with an
interest, to act in my behalf to execute, verify and file any such documents and
to do all other acts to further the purposes of the preceding paragraph as if
executed by me. I hereby waive and quitclaim to J.D. Edwards any and all claims
which I now or may hereafter have for infringement of any Proprietary Rights
assigned hereunder to J.D. Edwards.

3. NO CONFLICTS OR SOLICITATION. I acknowledge that during my employment I will
have access to and knowledge of Proprietary Information. To protect J.D.
Edwards' Proprietary Information, I agree that during of my employment by J.D.
Edwards I will not, without J.D. Edwards' express written consent, engage in any
other employment or business activity directly related to the business in which
J.D. Edwards is now or becomes involved, nor will I engage in any other
activities which conflict with my obligations to J.D. Edwards. During my
employment by J.D. Edwards and continuing one year after, I will not (a)
directly or indirectly induce any employee of J.D. Edwards to terminate or
negatively alter his or her relationship with J.D. Edwards or (b) solicit the
business of any customer of J.D. Edwards (other than on behalf of J.D. Edwards)
or (c) induce any supplier, vendor, consultant or independent contractor of J.D.
Edwards to terminate or negatively alter his, her or its relationship with J.D.
Edwards. If any restriction set forth in this Section is found to be
unenforceable because it extends for too long a period of time or over too great
a range of activities or in too broad a geographic area, it shall be interpreted
to extend only over the maximum period of time, range of activities or
geographic area as to which it may be enforceable.




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4. RECORDS. I agree to keep records (in the form of notes, sketches, drawings
and in any other form that may be required by J.D. Edwards) of all Proprietary
Information developed by me and all Inventions made by me during my employment
at J.D. Edwards, which records shall be available to and remain the sole
property of J.D. Edwards.

5. NO CONFLICTING OBLIGATION. I represent that my performance of this Agreement
and as an employee of J.D. Edwards does not and will not breach any agreement to
keep in confidence information acquired by me in confidence or in trust prior to
my employment by J.D. Edwards. I have not entered into, and I will not enter
into, any agreement either written or oral in conflict with my employment with
J.D. Edwards.

6. RETURN OF COMPANY MATERIALS. When I leave the employ of J.D. Edwards, I will
deliver to J.D. Edwards any and all drawings, notes, memoranda, specifications,
devices, formulas, and documents, together with all copies thereof, and any
other material containing or disclosing any J.D. Edwards Inventions, Third Party
Information, or Proprietary Information. I further agree that any property
situated on J.D. Edwards' premises or owned by J.D. Edwards, including disks and
other storage media, filing cabinets or other work areas, is subject to
inspection by J.D. Edwards personnel at any time with or without notice.

7. LEGAL AND EQUITABLE REMEDIES. Because my services are personal and unique and
because I may have access to and become acquainted with the Proprietary
Information of J.D. Edwards, J.D. Edwards shall have the right to enforce this
Agreement by injunction, specific performance or other equitable relief, without
bond and without prejudice to any other rights and remedies that J.D. Edwards
may have for a breach of this Agreement.

8. NOTICES. Any notices required or permitted hereunder shall be given to the
appropriate party at the address specified in this Agreement or at such other
address as the party shall specify in writing. Such notice shall be deemed given
upon personal delivery to the appropriate address or if sent by certified or
registered mail, three days after the date of mailing.

9. NOTIFICATION OF NEW EMPLOYER. In the event that I leave the employ of J.D.
Edwards, I hereby consent to the notification of my new employer of my rights
and obligations under this Agreement.

10. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

10.1 GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement will be governed by and construed according
to the internal laws of the State of Colorado.

10.2 SEVERABILITY. In case any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be held
to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, such invalidity, illegality or
unenforceability shall not affect the other provisions of this Agreement, and
this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable
provision had never been contained herein. If r, any of the provisions of this
Agreement shall be held to be excessively broad as to duration, geographical
scope, activity or subject, it shall be construed by limiting and reducing it,
so as to be enforceable to the extent compatible with the applicable law, as it
shall then appear.

10.3 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. This Agreement will be binding upon my heirs,
executors, administrators and other legal representatives and will be for the
benefit of J.D. Edwards, its successors, and its assigns.

10.4 SURVIVAL. The provisions of this Agreement shall survive the termination of
my employment and the assignment of this Agreement by J.D. Edwards to any
successor in interest or other assignee.

10.5 EMPLOYMENT. I agree that my employment is at-will which means I or the
company each have the right to terminate my employment at will, with or without
advanced notice and with or without cause. I further agree and understand that
nothing in this Agreement shall confer any right to continuation of employment
by J.D. Edwards, nor shall it interfere in any way with my right or J.D.
Edwards' right to terminate my employment at any time, with or without cause.

10.6 WAIVER. No waiver by J.D. Edwards of any breach of or of any right of this
Agreement shall be a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach or of any
other right. J.D. Edwards shall not be required to give notice to enforce strict
adherence to all terms of this Agreement.

10.7 ENTIRE AGREEMENT. The obligations pursuant to Sections 1 through 3 and
Sections 5 and 6 (including all subparts) of this Agreement shall apply to any
time during which I was previously employed, or am in the future employed, by
J.D. Edwards as a consultant if no other agreement governs nondisclosure and
assignment of inventions during such period. This Agreement is the final,
complete and exclusive agreement of the parties with respect to the subject
matter hereof and supersedes and merges all prior discussions between us. No
modification of or amendment to this Agreement, nor any waiver of any rights
under this Agreement, will be effective unless in writing and signed by the
party to be charged. Any subsequent change in my duties or compensation will not
affect the validity or scope of this Agreement

This Agreement shall be effective as of the first day of my employment with J.D.
Edwards, namely 16 Aug, 2001.

I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS. I HAVE COMPLETELY
FILLED OUT THE SECTION BELOW ON PRIOR INVENTIONS.

Dated: Aug, 16 2001
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/s/ H. Debes                                   [ILLEGIBLE]
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Signature                                      Address

H. Debes
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Printed Name


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                                PRIOR INVENTIONS

         1. Except as listed in Section 2 below, the following is a complete
list of all inventions or improvements that have been made or conceived or first
reduced to practice by me alone or jointly with others prior to my engagement by
J.D. Edwards:

[ ] No inventions or improvements.

[ ] See below:


[ ] Additional sheets attached.


2. Due to a prior confidentiality agreement, I cannot complete the disclosure
under Section 1 above with respect to inventions or improvements generally
listed below, the proprietary rights and duty of confidentiality with respect to
which I owe to the following party(ies):

Invention or Improvement        Party(ies)       Relationship

1.

2.

3.

[ ] Additional sheets attached.


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Attachment E


                               DIRECT COMPETITORS
                                       OF
                             J.D. EDWARDS & COMPANY


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