(b)*    “***Base Salary Rate***”*means a Participant’s monthly base salary determined at the greater of (1) the Participant’s monthly base salary rate in effect immediately prior to the Participant’s Termination Upon a Change in Control or (2) the Participant’smonthly base salary rate in effect immediately prior to the applicable Change in Control. For this purpose, base salary does not include any bonuses, commissions, fringe benefits, car allowances, other irregular payments or any other compensationexcept base salary.  (c)    “***Benefit Period***” means with respect toall Participants, a period of six (6) months.  (d)    “***Board***” meansthe Board of Directors of the Company.  (e)    “***Cause***” means theoccurrence of any of the following, as determined in good faith by a vote of not less than two-thirds of the entire membership of the Board at a meeting of the Board called and held for such purpose (after reasonable notice to the Participant and anopportunity for the Participant, together with the Participant’s counsel, to be heard before the Board):  (1)    the Participant’s commission of any act of fraud, embezzlement or dishonesty;  (2)    the Participant’s unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information or trade secrets of any member of the Company Group; or  (3)    the Participant’s intentional misconduct adversely affecting the business or affairs of any member of the Company Group.  (f)    “***Change in Control***” means, except as otherwise provided in theParticipation Agreement applicable to a given Participant, the occurrence of any of the following:  (1)    any “person” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “***Exchange Act***”)), other than a trustee or otherfiduciary holding securities of the Company under an employee benefit plan of the Company, becomes the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Companyrepresenting more than fifty percent (50%) of (i) the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company or (ii) the total combined voting power of the Company’s then-outstanding securities entitled to vote generally in the election ofdirectors;  (2)    the Company is party to a merger or consolidation which results in theholders of the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior thereto failing to retain immediately after such merger or consolidation direct or indirect beneficial ownership of more than fifty percent (50%) of the total combinedvoting power of the securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors of the Company or the surviving entity outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation; Page 5 
 (3)    the sale or disposition of all or substantially allof the Company’s assets or consummation of any transaction having similar effect (other than a sale or disposition to one or more subsidiaries of the Company);  (4)    a change in the composition of the Board within any consecutive two-year period as a result of which fewer than a majority of the directors areIncumbent Directors.  (g)    “***Change in Control Period***” means aperiod commencing upon the date of the consummation of a Change in Control and ending on the date occurring eighteen (18) months thereafter.  (h)    [Intentionally left blank]  (i)    [Intentionally left blank]  (j)    “***Code***” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or any successor thereto and any applicable regulations promulgated thereunder.  (k)    “***Committee***” means the Compensation Committee of the Board.  (l)    “***Company***” means Agile Software Corporation, a Delaware corporation, and, following aChange in Control, a Successor that agrees to assume all of the terms and provisions of this Plan or a Successor which otherwise becomes bound by operation of law to this Plan.  (m)    “***Company Group***” means the group consisting of the Company and each present or future parent and subsidiary corporationor other business entity thereof.  (n)    “***Disability***” means aParticipant’s permanent and total disability within the meaning of Section 22(e)(3) of the Code.  (o)    “***Good Reason***” means the occurrence of any of the following conditions upon or following a Change in Control, without the Participant’s informed written consent, whichcondition(s) remain(s) in effect ten (10) days after written notice to the Company from the Participant of such condition(s):  (1)    assignment of the Participant to a position that is not a Substantive Functional Equivalent of the position which the Participant occupied immediately prior to the Change in Control;  (2)    a decrease in the Participant’s Base Salary Rate or a decrease in the Participant’starget bonus amount (excluding any bonus in the form of sales compensation or pursuant to sales incentive programs, and, in any event, subject to applicable performance requirements with respect to the actual amount of bonus compensation earned bythe Participant);  (3)    any failure by the Company to (i) continue to provide theParticipant with the opportunity to participate, on terms no less favorable than those in effect for Page 6 
 the benefit of any employee group which customarily includes a person holding the employment position ora comparable position with the Company Group then held by the Participant, in any benefit or compensation plans and programs, including, but not limited to, the Company Group’s life, disability, health, dental, medical, savings, profit sharing,stock purchase and retirement plans, if any, in which the Participant was participating immediately prior to the date of the Change in Control, or their equivalent, or (ii) provide the Participant with all other fringe benefits (or their equivalent)from time to time in effect for the benefit of any employee group which customarily includes a person holding the employment position or a comparable position with the Company Group then held by the Participant;  (4)    the relocation of the Participant’s work place for the Company Group to a location that increases theregular commute distance between the Participant’s residence and work place by more than thirty (30) miles (one-way), or the imposition of travel requirements substantially more demanding of the Participant than such travel requirementsexisting immediately prior to the Change in Control; or  (5)    any material breach of thisPlan by the Company with respect to the Participant.  The existence of Good Reason shall not be affected by the Participant’stemporary incapacity due to physical or mental illness not constituting a Disability. The Participant’s continued employment shall not constitute consent to, or a waiver of rights with respect to, any condition constituting Good Reasonhereunder. For the purposes of any determination regarding the existence of Good Reason hereunder, any claim by the Participant that Good Reason exists shall be presumed to be correct unless the Company establishes to the Board that Good Reason doesnot exist, and the Board, acting in good faith, affirms such determination by a vote of not less than two-thirds of its entire membership.  (p)    “***Incumbent Director***” means a director who either (1) is a member of the Board as of the Effective Date, or (2) is elected, or nominated for election,to the Board with the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the Incumbent Directors at the time of such election or nomination, but (3) was not elected or nominated in connection with an actual or threatened proxy contest relating to theelection of directors of the Company.  (q)    “***Key Employee***” means anindividual, other than an Officer, who, immediately prior to the consummation of a Change in Control, is employed by the Company Group and has been designated by the Board or the Committee as eligible to participate in the Plan.  (r)    “***Officer***” means an individual who, immediately prior to the consummation ofa Change in Control, serves as an officer of the Company as appointed by the Board.  (s)    “***Option***” means any option to purchase shares of the capital stock of the Company or of any other member of the Company Group granted to a Participant by the Company or any otherCompany Group member, whether granted before or after a Change in Control. Page 7 
 (t)    “***Participant***” means eachOfficer and each Key Employee designated by the Committee to participate in the Plan provided such individual has executed a Participation Agreement.  (u)    “***Participation Agreement***” means an Agreement to Participate in the Agile Software Corporation Executive Retention and Severance Plan in the formattached hereto as Exhibit A or in such other form as the Committee may approve from time to time; provided, however, that, after a Participation Agreement has been entered into between a Participant and the Company, it may be modified onlyby a supplemental written agreement executed by both the Participant and the Company. The terms of such forms of Participation Agreement need not be identical with respect to each Participant. For example, a Participation Agreement may limit theduration of a Participant’s participation in the Plan or may modify the definition of “Change in Control” with respect to a Participant.  (v)    “***Release***” means a general release of all known and unknown claims against the Company and its affiliates and their stockholders, directors, officers,employees, agents, successors and assigns substantially in the appropriate form attached hereto as Exhibit B, with any modifications thereto determined by legal counsel to the Company to be necessary or advisable to comply with applicable lawor to accomplish the intent of Section 8 hereof.  (w)    “***RestrictedStock***” means any shares of the capital stock of the Company or of any other member of the Company Group granted to a Participant by the Company or any other Company Group member or acquired upon the exercise of an Option, whether suchshares are granted or acquired before or after a Change in Control, including any shares issued in exchange for any such shares by a Successor or any other member of the Company Group.  (x)    “***Substantive Functional Equivalent***” means an employment position occupied by a Participant after a Change in Controlthat:  (1)    is in a substantive area of competence (such as, accounting, executivemanagement, finance, human resources, marketing, sales and service, or operations, etc.) that is consistent with the Participant’s experience and not materially different from the position occupied by the Participant immediately prior to theChange in Control;  (2)    allows the Participant to serve in a role and perform duties thatare functionally equivalent to those performed immediately prior to the Change in Control (such as, business unit executive with profit and loss responsibility, product line manager, marketing strategist, geographic sales manager, executive officer,etc.); and  (3)    does not otherwise constitute a material, adverse change in theParticipant’s responsibilities or duties, as measured against the Participant’s responsibilities or duties prior to the Change in Control, causing it to be of materially lesser rank or responsibility within the Company or an equivalentbusiness unit of its parent.  (y)    “***Successor***” means any successorin interest to substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company. Page 8 
 (z)    “***Termination Upon a Change inControl***” means the occurrence of any of the following events:  (1)    termination by the Company Group of the Participant’s employment for any reason other than Cause during the Change in Control Period; or  (2)    the Participant’s resignation for Good Reason during the Change in Control Period from all capacities in which the Participant is thenrendering service to the Company Group;  provided, however, that Termination Upon a Change in Control shall not include any terminationof the Participant’s employment which is (i) for Cause, (ii) a result of the Participant’s death or Disability, or (iii) a result of the Participant’s voluntary termination of employment other than for Good Reason.  2.2**    Construction.** Captions and titles contained herein are for convenience only and shall notaffect the meaning or interpretation of any provision of the Plan. Except when otherwise indicated by the context, the singular shall include the plural and the plural shall include the singular. Use of the term “or” is not intended to beexclusive, unless the context clearly requires otherwise.  3.**      ELIGIBILITY** The Board or Committee shall designate those Officers and Key Employees who shall be eligible to become Participants in the Plan.  4.**      TREATMENTOF OPTIONSAND RESTRICTED STOCK UPONA CHANGEIN CONTROL** In the event of a Change in Control or Termination Upon a Change in Control, the vesting and exercisability of each outstanding Option and the vesting of shares of Restricted Stock held by a Participant shall be determined by theprovisions contained in the agreement between the Company (or other Company Group member) and the Participant evidencing such Option or award of Restricted Stock, including any modification to such agreement pursuant to an employment or otheragreement between the Company (or other Company Group member) and the Participant.  5.**      SEVERANCE BENEFITS** In the event of a Participant’s Termination Upon a Change in Control and provided that the Participant has executed and not revoked a Release at the time of such Termination Upon a Change inControl, the Participant shall be entitled to receive, in addition to all compensation and benefits earned by the Participant through the date of the Participant’s termination of employment, the following severance payments and benefits: 5.1**    Salary and Bonus.** Subject to Section 6, within thirty (30) days following thelater of the Participant’s termination of employment or the last day following the Participant’s execution of the Release on which the Participant may, by its terms, revoke such Release, the Company shall pay to the Participant in a lumpsum cash payment an amount equal Page 9 
 to the sum of (a) the Participant’s Base Salary Rate multiplied by the number of months in theBenefit Period applicable to the Participant and (b) fifty percent (50%) of the Participant’s Annual Bonus.  5.2**      Health and Life Insurance Benefits.** For the period commencing immediately following the Participant’s termination of employment and continuing for the duration of the Benefit Periodapplicable to the Participant, the Company shall arrange to provide the Participant and his or her dependents with health (including medical and dental) and life insurance benefits substantially similar to those provided to the Participant and hisor her dependents immediately prior to the date of such termination of employment (without giving effect to any reduction in such benefits constituting Good Reason). Such benefits shall be provided to the Participant at the same premium cost to theParticipant and at the same coverage level as in effect as of the Participant’s termination of employment (without giving effect to any reduction in such benefits constituting Good Reason); provided, however, that the Participant shall besubject to any change in the premium cost and/or level of coverage applicable generally to all employees holding the position or comparable position with the Company which the Participant held immediately prior to the Change in Control. The Companymay satisfy its obligation to provide a continuation of health insurance benefits by paying that portion of the Participant’s premiums required under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (“***COBRA***”) thatexceed the amount of premiums that the Participant would have been required to pay for continuing coverage had he or she continued in employment. If the Company is not reasonably able to continue such coverage under the Company’s benefit plans,the Company shall provide substantially equivalent coverage under other sources or will reimburse the Participant for premiums (in excess of the Participant’s premium cost described above) incurred by the Participant to obtain his or her ownsuch coverage. If the Participant becomes eligible to receive such coverage under another employer’s benefit plans during the applicable Benefit Period, the Participant shall report such eligibility to the Company, and the Company’sobligations under this Section 5.2 shall be secondary to the coverage provided by such other employer’s plans. For the balance of any period in excess of the applicable Benefit Period during which the Participant is entitled to continuationcoverage under COBRA, the Participant shall be entitled to maintain coverage for himself or herself and the Participant’s eligible dependents at the Participant’s own expense.  5.3      **Indemnification; Insurance.** (a) In addition to any rights a Participant may have under any indemnification agreement previously entered into between the Company and such Participant (a “***Prior IndemnityAgreement***”), from and after the date of the Participant’s termination of employment, the Company shall indemnify and hold harmless the Participant against any costs or expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines,losses, claims, damages or liabilities incurred in connection with any claim, action, suit, proceeding or investigation, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, by reason of the fact that the Participant is or was a director,officer, employee or agent of the Company Group, or is or was serving at the request of the Company Group as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, whether asserted orclaimed prior to, at or after the date of the Participant’s termination of employment, to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, and the Company shall also advance fees and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) as incurred bythe Participant to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law. In the event of a conflict Page 10 
 between the provisions of a Prior Indemnity Agreement and the provisions of this Plan, the Participantmay elect which provisions shall govern. (b)    For a period of six (6) years from and after the date of termination of employmentof a Participant who was an officer and/or director of the Company at any time prior to such termination of employment, the Company shall maintain a policy of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance for the benefit of such Participantwhich provides him or her with coverage no less favorable than that provided for the Company’s continuing officers and directors.  6.**      FEDERAL EXCISE TAX UNDER SECTION 4999 OFTHECODE** 6.1**    Excess ParachutePayment.** In the event that any payment or benefit received or to be received by the Participant pursuant to this Plan or otherwise (collectively, the “***Payments***”) would subject the Participant to any excise tax pursuant toSection 4999 of the Code (the “***Excise Tax***”) due to the characterization of such Payments as an excess parachute payment under Section 280G of the Code, then, notwithstanding the other provisions of this Plan, the amount ofsuch Payments will not exceed the amount which produces the greatest after-tax benefit to the Participant.  6.2**    Determination by Accountants.** Upon the occurrence of any event (the “***Event***”) that would give rise to any Payments pursuant to this Plan, the Company shall promptly request adetermination in writing to be made within thirty (30) days of the date of the Event by independent public accountants (the “***Accountants***”) selected by the Company and reasonably acceptable to the Participant of the amount andtype of such Payments which would produce the greatest after-tax benefit to the Participant. For the purposes of such determination, the Accountants may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Sections 280G and4999 of the Code. The Company and the Participant shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make their required determination. The Company shall bear all fees and expensesthe Accountants may reasonably charge in connection with their services contemplated by this Section. In the event that the report of the Accountants is not received within thirty (30) days following the Participant’s Termination Upon Change inControl, the Company shall pay to the Participant the cash severance benefits required by Section 5.1 above (subject to any reduction necessary to produce the greatest after-tax benefit to the Participant) within ten (10) days of the date of theAccountants’ report of their determination.  7.**      CONFLICTIN BENEFITS; NONCUMULATIONOF BENEFITS** 7.1**    Effect of Plan.** The terms of this Plan, when accepted by a Participant pursuant to anexecuted Participation Agreement, shall supersede all prior arrangements, whether written or oral, and understandings regarding the subject matter of this Plan and shall be the exclusive agreement for the determination of any payments and benefitsdue to the Participant upon the events described in Sections 4, 5 and 6.  7.2**    Noncumulation of Benefits.** Except as expressly provided in a written agreement between a Participant and the Company entered into after the date of such Participant’s Participation Agreement andwhich expressly disclaims this Section 7.2 and is Page 11 
 approved by the Board or the Committee, the total amount of payments and benefits that may be receivedby the Participant as a result of the events described in Sections 4, 5 and 6 pursuant to (a) the Plan, (b) any agreement between the Participant and the Company or (c) any other plan, practice or statutory obligation of the Company, shall notexceed the amount of payments and benefits provided by this Plan upon such events (plus any payments and benefits provided pursuant to an agreement evidencing an Option or award of Restricted Stock, as described in Section 4, or a Prior IndemnityAgreement, as described in Section 5.3(a)), and the aggregate amounts payable under this Plan shall be reduced to the extent of any excess (but not below zero).   8.******** **EXCLUSIVE REMEDY****** The payments and benefits provided by Section 5 and Section 6 (plus any payments and benefits provided pursuant to an agreement evidencingan Option or award of Restricted Stock, as described in Section 4, or a Prior Indemnity Agreement, as described in Section 5.3(a)), if applicable, shall constitute the Participant’s sole and exclusive remedy for any alleged injury or otherdamages arising out of the cessation of the employment relationship between the Participant and the Company in the event of the Participant’s Termination Upon a Change in Control. The Participant shall be entitled to no other compensation,benefits, or other payments from the Company as a result of any Termination Upon a Change in Control with respect to which the payments and benefits described in Section 5 and Section 6 (plus any payments and benefits provided pursuant to anagreement evidencing an Option or award of Restricted Stock, as described in Section 4, or a Prior Indemnity Agreement, as described in Section 5.3(a)), if applicable, have been provided to the Participant, except as expressly set forth in this Planor, subject to the provisions of Sections 7.2, in a duly executed employment agreement between Company and the Participant.   9.**** **PROPRIETARYAND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION** The Participant agrees to continue to abide by the terms and conditions of the confidentiality and/orproprietary rights agreement between the Participant and the Company.   10.**** **NONSOLICITATION** If the Company performs its obligations to deliver the payments and benefits set forth in Section 5 and Section 6 (plus any payments and benefits provided pursuant to anagreement evidencing an Option or award of Restricted Stock, as described in Section 4, or a Prior Indemnity Agreement, as described in Section 5.3(a)), then for a period equal to the Benefit Period applicable to a Participant following theParticipant’s Termination Upon a Change in Control, the Participant shall not, directly or indirectly, recruit, solicit or invite the solicitation of any employees of the Company to terminate their employment relationship with the Company.  11.**** **NO CONTRACTOF EMPLOYMENT** Neither the establishment of the Plan, nor any amendment thereto, nor the payment of any benefits shall beconstrued as giving any person the right to be retained by the Company, a Successor or any other member of the Company Group. Except as otherwise established in an employment agreement between the Company and a Participant, the employmentrelationship between the Participant and the Company is an “at-will” relationship. Page 12 
 Accordingly, either the Participant or the Company may terminate the relationship at any time, with orwithout cause, and with or without notice except as otherwise provided by Section 14. In addition, nothing in this Plan shall in any manner obligate any Successor or other member of the Company Group to offer employment to any Participant or tocontinue the employment of any Participant which it does hire for any specific duration of time.   12. **ARBITRATION** 12.1**    Disputes Subject to Arbitration.** Any claim, dispute or controversy arising out of this Plan, the interpretation, validity orenforceability of this Plan or the alleged breach thereof shall be submitted by the parties to binding arbitration by the American Arbitration Association; provided, however, that (a) the arbitrator shall have no authority to make any ruling orjudgment that would confer any rights with respect to trade secrets, confidential and proprietary information or other intellectual property; and (b) this arbitration provision shall not preclude the parties from seeking legal and equitable relieffrom any court having jurisdiction with respect to any disputes or claims relating to or arising out of the misuse or misappropriation of intellectual property. Judgment may be entered on the award of the arbitrator in any court having jurisdiction. 12.2**    Site of Arbitration.** The site of the arbitration proceeding shall be in SanJose, California or any other site mutually agreed to by the Company and the Participant.  12.3**    Costs and Expenses Borne by Company.** All costs and expenses of arbitration, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs reasonably incurred by the Participant inconnection with an arbitration in accordance with this Section 12, shall be paid by the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Participant initiates the arbitration, and the arbitrator finds that the Participant’s claims were totallywithout merit or frivolous, then the Participant shall be responsible for the Participant’s own attorneys’ fees and costs.  13.**    SUCCESSORSAND ASSIGNS** 13.1**    Successors of the Company.** The Company shall require any successor or assign (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger,consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company, expressly, absolutely and unconditionally to assume and agree to perform this Plan in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company wouldbe required to perform it if no such succession or assignment had taken place. Failure of the Company to obtain such agreement shall be a material breach of this Plan and shall entitle the Participant to resign for Good Reason and to receive thebenefits provided under this Plan in the event of Termination Upon a Change in Control.  13.2**    Acknowledgment by Company.** If, after a Change in Control, the Company fails to reasonably confirm that it has performed the obligation described in Section 13.1 within thirty (30) days after writtennotice from the Participant, such failure shall be a material breach of this Plan and shall entitle the Participant to resign for Good Reason and to receive the benefits provided under this Plan in the event of Termination Upon a Change in Control.Page 13 
 13.3**    Heirs and Representatives ofParticipant.**  This Plan shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Participant’s personal or legal representatives, executors, administrators, successors, heirs, distributees, devises, legatees or other beneficiaries.If the Participant should die while any amount would still be payable to the Participant hereunder (other than amounts which, by their terms, terminate upon the death of the Participant) if the Participant had continued to live, then all suchamounts, unless otherwise provided herein, shall be paid in accordance with the terms of this Plan to the executors, personal representatives or administrators of the Participant’s estate.   14.**** **NOTICES** 14.1**    General.**  For purposes of this Plan, notices and all other communications provided for herein shall be in writing and shall bedeemed to have been duly given when personally delivered or when mailed by United States certified mail, return receipt requested, or by overnight courier, postage prepaid, as follows:                      (a)    if to the Company: Agile Software Corporation One Almaden Boulevard San Jose, California 95113 Attention: General Counsel                      (b)    if to the Participant, at the home address which the Participant most recentlycommunicated to the Company in writing.  Either party may provide the other with notices of change of address, which shall be effectiveupon receipt.  14.2**    Notice of Termination.** Any termination by the Company of theParticipant’s employment during the Change in Control Period or any resignation by the Participant during the Change in Control Period shall be communicated by a notice of termination or resignation to the other party hereto given in accordancewith Section 14.1. Such notice shall indicate the specific termination provision in this Plan relied upon, shall set forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination under the provision so indicated,and shall specify the termination date.   15. **TERMINATIONAND AMENDMENTOF PLAN** This Plan and/or any Participation Agreement executed by a Participant may not be terminatedwith respect to such Participant without the written consent of the Participant. This Plan and/or any Participation Agreement executed by a Participant may be modified, amended or superseded with respect to such Participant only by a supplementalwritten agreement between the Participant and the Company.   16. **MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS** 16.1**    Unfunded Obligation.** Any amounts payable to Participants pursuant to the Plan are unfunded obligations.The Company shall not be required to segregate any monies Page 14 
from its general funds, or to create any trusts, or establish any special accounts with respect to such obligations. The Company shall retain atall times beneficial ownership of any investments, including trust investments, which the Company may make to fulfill its payment obligations hereunder. Any investments or the creation or maintenance of any trust or any Participant account shall notcreate or constitute a trust or fiduciary relationship between the Board or the Company and a Participant, or otherwise create any vested or beneficial interest in any Participant or the Participant’s creditors in any assets of the Company. 16.2**    No Duty to Mitigate; Obligations of Company.** A Participant shall not berequired to mitigate the amount of any payment or benefit contemplated by this Plan by seeking employment with a new employer or otherwise, nor shall any such payment or benefit (except for benefits to the extent described in Section 5.2) be reducedby any compensation or benefits that the Participant may receive from employment by another employer. Except as otherwise provided by this Plan, the obligations of the Company to make payments to the Participant and to make the arrangements providedfor herein are absolute and unconditional and may not be reduced by any circumstances, including without limitation any set-off, counterclaim, recoupment, defense or other right which the Company may have against the Participant or any third partyat any time.  16.3**    No Representations.** By executing a Participation Agreement, theParticipant acknowledges that in becoming a Participant in the Plan, the Participant is not relying and has not relied on any promise, representation or statement made by or on behalf of the Company which is not set forth in this Plan.  16.4**    Waiver.** No waiver by the Participant or the Company of any breach of, or of any lack ofcompliance with, any condition or provision of this Plan by the other party shall be considered a waiver of any other condition or provision or of the same condition or provision at another time.  **Choice of Law.** The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of this Plan shall be governed by the substantive laws of the Stateof California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.  16.5**    Validity.** Theinvalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Plan shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Plan, which shall remain in full force and effect.  16.6**    Benefits Not Assignable.** Except as otherwise provided herein or by law, no right or interest of any Participant under the Plan shall beassignable or transferable, in whole or in part, either directly or by operation of law or otherwise, including, without limitation, by execution, levy, garnishment, attachment, pledge or in any other manner, and no attempted transfer or assignmentthereof shall be effective. No right or interest of any Participant under the Plan shall be liable for, or subject to, any obligation or liability of such Participant.  16.7**    Tax Withholding.** All payments made pursuant to this Plan will be subject to withholding of applicable income and employment taxes. 16.8**    Consultation with Legal and Financial Advisors.** By executing a ParticipationAgreement, the Participant acknowledges that this Plan confers significant legal Page 15 
rights, and may also involve the waiver of rights under other agreements; that the Company has encouraged the Participant to consult with theParticipant’s personal legal and financial advisors; and that the Participant has had adequate time to consult with the Participant’s advisors before executing the Participation Agreement.   17. **AGREEMENT** By executing a Participation Agreement, the Participant acknowledges that the Participant has received a copy of this Plan and has read, understands and is familiar withthe terms and provisions of this Plan. This Plan shall constitute an agreement between the Company and the Participant executing a Participation Agreement.  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Secretary of the Company certifies that the foregoing Plan was duly adopted by the Committee on October 17, 2002.  Page 16 
**EXHIBIT B** **AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE****AGILE SOFTWARE CORPORATION****EXECUTIVE RETENTION AND SEVERANCE PLAN****Adopted October 17, 2002** In consideration of the benefits provided by the Agile Software Corporation Executive Retention and Severance Plan (the “***Plan***”), the undersignedemployee of Agile Software Corporation (the “***Company***”) and the Company agree that, as of the date written below, the undersigned shall become a Participant in the Plan and shall be fully bound by and subject to all of itsprovisions. All references to a “Participant” in the Plan shall be deemed to refer to the undersigned.  The undersigned employee acknowledges that the Plan confers significant legal rights and may also constitute a waiver of rights under other agreements with the Company; that Company has encouraged the undersigned to consult with theundersigned’s personal legal and financial advisors; and that the undersigned has had adequate time to consult with the undersigned’s advisors before executing this agreement.  The undersigned employee acknowledges that he or she has received a copy of the Plan and has read, understands and is familiar with the terms and provisions of the Plan.The undersigned employee further acknowledges that (1) by accepting the arbitration provision set forth in Section 12 of the Plan, the undersigned is waiving any right to a jury trial in the event of any dispute covered by such provision and (2)except as otherwise established in an employment agreement between the Company and the undersigned, the employment relationship between the undersigned and the Company is an “at-will” relationship.  Executed on                                                            .  PARTICIPANT                                                                                                       Signature                                                                                                       Name Printed                                                                                                       Address                                                                                                       AGILE SOFTWARE CORPORATIONBy:                                                                                                 Title:                                                                                            Page 17 
**EXHIBIT C** **GENERAL RELEASE OF CLAIMS****[Age 40 and over]** This Agreement is by and between [**Employee Name**] (“Employee”) and [**Agile Software Corporation or successor that agrees to assume the Executive Retention and Severance Plan followinga Change in Control**] (the “Company”). This Agreement will become effective on the eighth (8th) day after it is signed by Employee (the “Effective Date”), provided that the Company has signed this Agreement and Employee hasnot revoked this Agreement (by written notice to [**Company Contact Name**] at the Company) prior to that date.  RECITALS  A.    Employee was employed by the Company as of                        ,             .  B.    Employee and the Company entered into an Agreement to Participate in the Agile Software CorporationExecutive Retention and Severance Plan (such agreement and plan being referred to herein as the “Plan”) effective as of                        ,              wherein Employeeis entitled to receive certain benefits in the event of a Termination Upon a Change in Control (as defined by the Plan), provided Employee signs and does not revoke a Release (as defined by the Plan).  C.    A Change in Control (as defined by the Plan) has occurred as a result of [**briefly describe change incontrol**]  D.    Employee’s employment is being terminated as a result of aTermination Upon a Change in Control. Employee’s last day of work and termination is effective as of                        ,             . Employeedesires to receive the payments and benefits provided by the Plan by executing this Release.  NOW, THEREFORE, theparties agree as follows:  1.    Commencing on the Effective Date, the Company shall provideEmployee with the applicable payments and benefits set forth in the Plan in accordance with the terms of the Plan. Employee acknowledges that the payments and benefits made pursuant to this paragraph are made in full satisfaction of theCompany’s obligations under the Plan. Employee further acknowledges that Employee has been paid all wages and accrued, unused vacation that Employee earned during his or her employment with the Company.  2.    Employee and Employee’s successors release the Company, its respective subsidiaries, stockholders,investors, directors, officers, employees, agents, attorneys, insurers, legal successors and assigns of and from any and all claims, actions and causes of action, whether now known or unknown, which Employee now has, or at any other time had, orshall or may have against those released parties based upon or arising out of any matter, cause, fact, thing, act or omission whatsoever directly related to Employee’s employment by the Company or the termination of such employment andoccurring or existing at any time up to and including the Page18 
Effective Date, including, but not limited to, any claims of breach of written contract, wrongful termination, retaliation, fraud, defamation,infliction of emotional distress, or national origin, race, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or other discrimination or harassment under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination In Employment Act of 1967, the Americans withDisabilities Act, the Fair Employment and Housing Act or any other applicable law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this release shall not apply to any right of the Employee pursuant to Section 5.3 of the Plan or pursuant to a Prior IndemnityAgreement (as such term is defined by the Plan).  3.    Employee acknowledges that he or shehas read Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California, which states in full:  A general release doesnot extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor.  Employee waives any rights that Employee has or may have under Section 1542 and comparable or similar provisions of the laws of other states in the United Statesto the full extent that he or she may lawfully waive such rights pertaining to this general release of claims, and affirms that Employee is releasing all known and unknown claims that he or she has or may have against the parties listed above. 4.    Employee and the Company acknowledge and agree that they shall continue to be bound byand comply with the terms and obligations under the following agreements: (i) any proprietary rights or confidentiality agreements between the Company and Employee, (ii) the Plan, (iii) any Prior Indemnity Agreement (as such term is defined by thePlan) to which Employee is a party, and (iv) any stock option, stock grant or stock purchase agreements between the Company and Employee.  5.    This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the parties and their respective successors, assigns, heirs and personal representatives.  6.    The parties agree that any and all disputes that both (i) arise out of the Plan, the interpretation, validity orenforceability of the Plan or the alleged breach thereof and (ii) relate to the enforceability of this Agreement or the interpretation of the terms of this Agreement shall be subject to binding arbitration pursuant to Section 12 of the Plan. 7.    The parties agree that any and all disputes that (i) do not arise out of the Plan, theinterpretation, validity or enforceability of the Plan or the alleged breach thereof and (ii) relate to the enforceability of this Agreement, the interpretation of the terms of this Agreement or any of the matters herein released or herein describedshall be subject to binding arbitration, to the extent permitted by law, in San Jose, California or any other cite mutually agreed to by the Company and Employee, before the American Arbitration Association, as provided in this paragraph. Theparties agree to and hereby waive their rights to jury trial as to such matters to the extent permitted by law; provided however, that (a) the arbitrator shall have no authority to make any ruling or judgment that would confer any rights withrespect to trade secrets, Page 19 
confidential and proprietary information or other intellectual property; and (b) this arbitration provision shall not preclude the parties fromseeking legal and equitable relief from any court having jurisdiction with respect to any disputes or claims relating to or arising out of the misuse or misappropriation of intellectual property. The Company shall bear the costs of the arbitrator,forum and filing fees and each party shall bear its own respective attorney fees and all other costs, unless otherwise provided by law and awarded by the arbitrator.  8.    This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all priornegotiations and agreements, whether written or oral, with the exception of any agreements described in paragraph 4 of this Agreement. This Agreement may not be modified or amended except by a document signed by an authorized officer of the Companyand Employee. If any provision of this Agreement is deemed invalid, illegal or unenforceable, such provision shall be modified so as to make it valid, legal and enforceable, and the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisionsof this Agreement shall not in any way be affected.  EMPLOYEE UNDERSTANDS THAT EMPLOYEE SHOULD CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY PRIOR TOSIGNING THIS AGREEMENT AND THAT EMPLOYEE IS GIVING UP ANY LEGAL CLAIMS EMPLOYEE HAS AGAINST THE PARTIES RELEASED ABOVE BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT. EMPLOYEE FURTHER UNDERSTANDS THAT EMPLOYEE MAY HAVE UP TO 45 DAYS TO CONSIDER THIS AGREEMENT, THATEMPLOYEE MAY REVOKE IT AT ANY TIME DURING THE 7 DAYS AFTER EMPLOYEE SIGNS IT, AND THAT IT SHALL NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE UNTIL THAT 7-DAY PERIOD HAS PASSED. EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT EMPLOYEE IS SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT KNOWINGLY, WILLINGLY ANDVOLUNTARILY IN EXCHANGE FOR THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH 1. Dated:          [Employee Name]      [Company]Dated:    By:  Page 20 
**EXHIBIT D** **GENERAL RELEASE OF CLAIMS****[Under age 40]** This Agreement is by and between [**Employee Name**] (“Employee”) and [**Agile Software Corporation or successor that agrees to assume the Executive Retention and Severance Plan followinga Change in Control**] (the “Company”). This Agreement is effective on the day it is signed by Employee (the “Effective Date”).  RECITALS  A.    Employee was employed by theCompany as of                         ,             . B.    Employee and the Company entered into an Agreement to Participate in the Agile SoftwareCorporation Executive Retention and Severance Plan (such agreement and plan being referred to herein as the “Plan”) effective as of                        ,              wherein Employeeis entitled to receive certain benefits in the event of a Termination Upon a Change in Control (as defined by the Plan), provided Employee signs a Release (as defined by the Plan).  C.    A Change in Control (as defined by the Plan) has occurred as a result of [**briefly describe change in control**]  D.    Employee’s employment is being terminated as a result of a Termination Upon a Change in Control.Employee’s last day of work and termination is effective as of                         ,             (the “Termination Date”). Employee desires to receive the payments and benefits provided by the Plan by executing this Release.  NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:  1.    Commencing on the Effective Date, the Company shall provide Employee with the applicable payments and benefits set forth in the Plan in accordance with the terms of the Plan.Employee acknowledges that the payments and benefits made pursuant to this paragraph are made in full satisfaction of the Company’s obligations under the Plan. Employee further acknowledges that Employee has been paid all wages and accrued,unused vacation that Employee earned during his or her employment with the Company.  2.    Employee and Employee’s successors release the Company, its respective subsidiaries, stockholders, investors, directors, officers, employees, agents, attorneys, insurers, legal successors and assigns ofand from any and all claims, actions and causes of action, whether now known or unknown, which Employee now has, or at any other time had, or shall or may have against those released parties based upon or arising out of any matter, cause, fact,thing, act or omission whatsoever directly related to Employee’s employment by the Company or the termination of such employment and occurring or existing at any time up to and including the Termination Date, including, but not limited to, anyclaims of breach of written contract, wrongful termination, retaliation, fraud, defamation, infliction of emotional distress, or national Page 21 
origin, race, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or other discrimination or harassment under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the AgeDiscrimination In Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Employment and Housing Act or any other applicable law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this release shall not apply to any right of the Employee pursuant toSections 5.3 of the Plan or pursuant to a Prior Indemnity Agreement (as such terms are defined by the Plan).  3.    Employee acknowledges that he or she has read Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California, which states in full:  A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by himmust have materially affected his settlement with the debtor.  Employee waives any rights that Employee has or may have under Section1542 and comparable or similar provisions of the laws of other states in the United States to the full extent that he or she may lawfully waive such rights pertaining to this general release of claims, and affirms that Employee is releasing allknown and unknown claims that he or she has or may have against the parties listed above.  4.    Employee and the Company acknowledge and agree that they shall continue to be bound by and comply with the terms and his obligations under the following agreements: (i) any proprietary rights orconfidentiality agreements between the Company and Employee, (ii) the Plan, (iii) any Prior Indemnity Agreement (as such term is defined by the Plan) to which Employee is a party, and (iv) any stock option, stock grant or stock purchase agreementsbetween the Company and Employee.  5.    This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inureto the benefit of, the parties and their respective successors, assigns, heirs and personal representatives.  6.    The parties agree that any and all disputes that both (i) arise out of the Plan, the interpretation, validity or enforceability of the Plan or the alleged breach thereof and (ii) relate to the enforceabilityof this Agreement or the interpretation of the terms of this Agreement shall be subject to binding arbitration pursuant to Section 12 of the Plan.  7.    The parties agree that any and all disputes that (i) do not arise out of the Plan, the interpretation, validity or enforceability of the Plan or the alleged breach thereof and(ii) relate to the enforceability of this Agreement, the interpretation of the terms of this Agreement or any of the matters herein released or herein described shall be subject to binding arbitration, to the extent permitted by law, in San Jose,California or any other cite mutually agreed to by the Company and Employee, before the American Arbitration Association, as provided in this paragraph. The parties agree to and hereby waive their rights to jury trial as to such matters to theextent permitted by law; provided however, that (a) the arbitrator shall have no authority to make any ruling or judgment that would confer any rights with respect to trade secrets, confidential and proprietary information or other intellectualproperty; and (b) this arbitration provision shall not preclude the parties from seeking legal and equitable relief from any court Page 22 
having jurisdiction with respect to any disputes or claims relating to or arising out of the misuse or misappropriation of intellectualproperty. The Company shall bear the costs of the arbitrator, forum and filing fees and each party shall bear its own respective attorney fees and all other costs, unless otherwise provided by law and awarded by the arbitrator.  8.    This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subjectmatter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations and agreements, whether written or oral, with the exception of any agreements described in paragraph 4 of this Agreement. This Agreement may not be modified or amended except by a document signedby an authorized officer of the Company and Employee. If any provision of this Agreement is deemed invalid, illegal or unenforceable, such provision shall be modified so as to make it valid, legal and enforceable, and the validity, legality andenforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not in any way be affected.  EMPLOYEE UNDERSTANDS THAT EMPLOYEESHOULD CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY PRIOR TO SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT AND THAT EMPLOYEE IS GIVING UP ANY LEGAL CLAIMS EMPLOYEE HAS AGAINST THE PARTIES RELEASED ABOVE BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT. EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT EMPLOEE IS SIGNING THIS AGREEMENTKNOWINGLY, WILLINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY IN EXCHANGE FOR THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH 1. Dated:          [Employee Name]      [Company]Dated:    By:  Page 23