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Exhibit 10.42    
  

 
 

SETTLEMENT ALLOCATION AGREEMENT    
  

    THIS SETTLEMENT ALLOCATION AGREEMENT is made this 27th day of April, 2001, between WIND RIVER SYSTEMS KABUSHIKI
KAISHA, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of Japan and having its registered office at Ebisu Prime Square Tower, 1-1-39 Hiroo,
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0012, Japan ("WRSKK"), and KOBE STEEL, LTD., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of
Japan and having its registered office at 5-1 Wakinohama-Kaigandori 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Japan ("Kobe"). 

    WHEREAS,
on 30 March 2001 WRSKK and Kobe entered into that certain Settlement Agreement ("Settlement Agreement"), wherein the parties resolved various issues arising from their
termination of business relationships involving WRSI computer software and other products ("WRSI Products"); 

    WHEREAS,
pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Settlement Agreement, WRSKK agreed to pay to Kobe a sum certain to settle any claims arising out of the termination of their
business relationships, if any, and for Kobe's customer list, goodwill, etc. (hereinafter referred to collectively as "Settlement Proceeds"); and 

    WHEREAS,
the particular breakdown of how the Settlement Proceeds would be allocated among the various matters was mutually determined and agreed upon by the parties hereto after
engaging in discussions and consultations between the parties. 

    NOW,
THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS: 

    Section 1. Definitions.  All capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have the same
meaning as defined in the Settlement Agreement unless otherwise specifically defined herein. 

    Section 2. Allocation of Settlement Proceeds.  Based upon discussions and consultations
between the parties hereto pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the parties decided that WRSKK shall be liable for Two Hundred Ninety Seven Million Japanese Yen (JPY297,000,000) of the Settlement
Proceeds and the parties decided upon the following breakdown of how said portion of the Settlement Proceeds will be allocated among the following components of the settlement: 

	1.	 	Value of Kobe's customer lists	 	JPY228,000,000
	

2.	
 	

Value of Kobe's maintenance contract lists	
 	

JPY 58,000,000
	

3.	
 	

Value of Kobe's list of potential customers identified during the period from 1 January 2001 to the present	
 	

JPY 11,000,000

The parties determined that the above-mentioned items were properly allocated to WRSKK, since WRSKK will be using said information in its future business endeavors.
Furthermore, the parties have determined that the Japanese Consumption Tax will be imposed on said portion of the Settlement Proceeds and that WRSKK shall be responsible for paying the amount of said
Consumption Tax to Kobe. WRSKK agrees that it or its designee shall make payment to Kobe without undue delay by wire transfer to an account designated by Kobe. WRSKK further agrees that it or its
designee will bear the cost of the telegraphic transfer handling charges. 

    Section 3. Entire Agreement.  This Agreement contains the entire understanding between
and among the parties and supersedes any prior understandings and agreements among them respecting the subject matter of this Agreement. Except as amended by this Agreement, the Settlement Agreement
shall continue to be unchanged and the Settlement Agreement as amended by this Agreement sets 

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forth the entire agreement between WRSKK and Kobe with respect to the subject matter contemplated therein. No amendment to the Settlement Agreement or this Agreement shall be effective unless in
writing and signed by WRSKK and Kobe. 

    Section 4. Law Governing.  This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of Japan. The parties hereto hereby agree that any suits brought hereunder shall be brought in the Tokyo District Court in Tokyo, Japan, which will have sole and exclusive
jurisdiction for the first instance. 

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    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been made in duplicate, each of the parties caused this Agreement to be executed by a duly authorized officer or agent as of the date first
above written, and the parties hereto shall each keep one (1) original copy of the Agreement. 

	

WIND RIVER SYSTEMS KABUSHIKI KAISHA,

a Japan corporation	
 	

 
	

By:	

 	

/s/ Giuseppe Kobayashi
 Name: Giuseppe Kobayashi

Office: Representative Director	

 	

 
	

Place and Date of Signing: Tokyo, Japan, 27 April 2001
	

 "WRSKK"	

 	

 
	

KOBE STEEL, LTD.,

a Japan corporation	

 	

 
	

By:	

 	

/s/ Yoshiro Nishimoto
 Name: Yoshiro Nishimoto

Office: General Manager	

 	

 
	

Place and Date of Signing: Kobe, Japan, 27 April 2001
	

 "Kobe"	

 	

 

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Exhibit 10.43    
  

 
 

SETTLEMENT ALLOCATION AGREEMENT    
  

    THIS SETTLEMENT ALLOCATION AGREEMENT is made this 27th day of April, 2001, by and among WIND RIVER SYSTEMS KABUSHIKI
KAISHA, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of Japan and having its registered office at Ebisu Prime Square Tower, 1-1-39 Hiroo,
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0012, Japan ("WRSKK"); WIND RIVER SYSTEMS, INC., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of
the State of Delaware, USA, having its principal place of business at 500 Wind River Way, Alameda, California 94501, USA ("WRSI"); and NISSIN ELECTRIC
CO., LTD., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of Japan and having its registered office at 47 Umezu-Takase-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto,
Japan ("Nissin"). 

    WHEREAS,
on 30 March 2001 WRSKK and Nissin entered into that certain Settlement Agreement ("Settlement Agreement"), wherein the parties resolved various issues arising from
their termination of business relationships involving WRSI computer software and other products ("WRSI Products"); 

    WHEREAS,
pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Settlement Agreement, WRSKK agreed to pay to Nissin a sum certain to settle any claims arising out of the termination of their
business relationships, if any, and for Nissin's customer list, goodwill, etc. (hereinafter referred to collectively as "Settlement Proceeds"); and 

    WHEREAS,
the particular breakdown of how the Settlement Proceeds would be allocated among the various matters was mutually determined and agreed upon by the parties hereto after
engaging in discussions and consultations between the parties. 

    NOW,
THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS: 

    Section 1. Definitions.  All capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have the same
meaning as defined in the Settlement Agreement unless otherwise specifically defined herein. 

    Section 2. Allocation of Settlement Proceeds.  Based upon discussions and consultations
between the parties hereto pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the parties decided WRSI shall pay to Nissin all termination costs of ancillary agreements (JVA and MDA) in the aggregate amount of
Ninety Five Million Japanese Yen (JPY95,000,000). The parties determined that such termination costs were properly allocated to WRSI, since it was WRSI's decision to terminate said JVA and MDA with
Nissin. Accordingly, WRSI shall reimburse WRSKK for JPY95,000,000 of the Two Hundred Twenty Million Japanese Yen (JPY220,000,000) that WRSKK has already paid to Nissin on or about 30
March 2001. 

    Section 3. Entire Agreement.  This Agreement contains the entire understanding between
and among the parties and supersedes any prior understandings and agreements among them respecting the subject matter of this Agreement. Except as amended by this Agreement, the Settlement Agreement
shall continue to be unchanged and the Settlement Agreement as amended by this Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between WRSKK and Nissin with respect to the subject matter contemplated
therein. No amendment to the Settlement Agreement or this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by WRSKK and Nissin. 

    Section 4. Law Governing.  This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of Japan. The parties hereto hereby agree that any suits brought hereunder shall be brought in the Tokyo District Court in Tokyo, Japan, which will have sole and exclusive
jurisdiction for the first instance. 

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    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been made in duplicate, each of the parties caused this Agreement to be executed by a duly authorized officer or agent as of the date first
above written, and the parties hereto shall each keep one (1) original copy of the Agreement. 

	WIND RIVER SYSTEMS KABUSHIKI KAISHA,

a Japan corporation	 	 
	

By:	
 	

/s/ Giuseppe Kobayashi
 Giuseppe Kobayashi

Its: Representative Director	
 	

 
	

Place and Date of Signing: Tokyo, Japan, 27 April 2001
	
"WRSKK"	
 	

 
	

WIND RIVER SYSTEMS, INC.,

a California corporation	
 	

 
	

By:	
 	

/s/ Marla Ann Stark
 Marla Ann Stark

Its: Vice President and General Counsel	
 	

 
	

Place and Date of Signing: California, U.S.A., 27 April 2001
	
"WRSI"	
 	

 
	

NISSIN ELECTRIC CO., LTD.,

a Japan corporation	
 	

 
	

By:	
 	

/s/ Osamu Nakamura
 Osamu Nakamura

Its: Executive Director	
 	

 
	

Place and Date of Signing: Kyoto, Japan, 27 April 2001
	
"Nissin"	
 	

 

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Exhibit 10.44    
  

 
 

SETTLEMENT ALLOCATION AGREEMENT    
  

    THIS SETTLEMENT ALLOCATION AGREEMENT is made this 27th day of April, 2001, by and among WIND RIVER SYSTEMS KABUSHIKI
KAISHA, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of Japan and having its registered office at Ebisu Prime Square Tower, 1-1-39 Hiroo,
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0012, Japan ("WRSKK"), and NISSIN ELECTRIC CO., LTD., a corporation organized and existing under
the laws of Japan and having its registered office at 47 Umezu-Takase-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan ("Nissin"). 

    WHEREAS,
on 30 March 2001 WRSKK and Nissin entered into that certain Settlement Agreement ("Settlement Agreement"), wherein the parties resolved various issues arising from
their termination of business relationships involving WRSI computer software and other products ("WRSI Products"); 

    WHEREAS,
pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Settlement Agreement, WRSKK agreed to pay to Nissin a sum certain to settle any claims arising out of the termination of their
business relationships, if any, and for Nissin's customer list, goodwill, etc. (hereinafter referred to collectively as "Settlement Proceeds"); and 

    WHEREAS,
the particular breakdown of how the Settlement Proceeds would be allocated among the various matters was mutually determined and agreed upon by the parties hereto after
engaging in discussions and consultations between the parties. 

    NOW,
THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS: 

    Section 1. Definitions.  All capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have the same
meaning as defined in the Settlement Agreement unless otherwise specifically defined herein. 

    Section 2. Allocation of Settlement Proceeds.  Based upon discussions and consultations
between the parties hereto pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the parties decided that WRSKK shall be liable for One Hundred Towenty Five Million Japanese Yen (JPY125,000,000) of the Settlement
Proceeds and the parties decided upon the following breakdown of how said portion of the Settlement Proceeds will be allocated among the following components of the settlement: 

	1.	 	Value of Nissin's customer lists	 	JPY98,000,000
	

2.	
 	

Value of Nissin's maintenance contract lists	
 	

JPY25,000,000
	

3.	
 	

Value of Nissin's list of potential customers identified during the period from 1 January 2001 to the present	
 	

JPY 2,000,000

The parties determined that the above-mentioned items were properly allocated to WRSKK, since WRSKK will be using said information in its future business endeavors.
Furthermore, the parties have determined that the Japanese Consumption Tax will be imposed on said portion of the Settlement Proceeds and that WRSKK shall be responsible for paying the amount of said
Consumption Tax to Nissin. WRSKK agrees that it or its designee shall make payment to Nissin without undue delay by wire transfer to an account designated by Nissin. WRSKK further agrees that it or
its designee will bear the cost of the telegraphic transfer handling charges. 

    Section 3. Entire Agreement.  This Agreement contains the entire understanding between
and among the parties and supersedes any prior understandings and agreements among them respecting the subject matter of this Agreement. Except as amended by this Agreement, the Settlement Agreement
shall continue to be unchanged and the Settlement Agreement as amended by this Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between WRSKK and Nissin with respect to the subject matter 

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contemplated therein. No amendment to the Settlement Agreement or this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by WRSKK and Nissin. 

    Section 4. Law Governing.  This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of Japan. The parties hereto hereby agree that any suits brought hereunder shall be brought in the Tokyo District Court in Tokyo, Japan, which will have sole and exclusive
jurisdiction for the first instance. 

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    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been made in duplicate, each of the parties caused this Agreement to be executed by a duly authorized officer or agent as of the date first
above written, and the parties hereto shall each keep one (1) original copy of the Agreement. 

	

WIND RIVER SYSTEMS KABUSHIKI KAISHA,

a Japan corporation	
 	

 
	

By:	

 	

/s/ Giuseppe Kobayashi
 Name: Giuseppe Kobayashi

Office: Representative Director	

 	

 
	

Place and Date of Signing: Tokyo, Japan, 27 April 2001
	

 "WRSKK"	

 	

 
	

NISSIN ELECTRIC CO., LTD.,

a Japan corporation	

 	

 
	

By:	

 	

/s/ Osamu Nakamura
 Name: Osamu Nakamura

Office: Executive Director	

 	

 
	

Place and Date of Signing: Kyoto, Japan, 27 April 2001
	

 "Nissin"	

 	

 

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SETTLEMENT ALLOCATION AGREEMENT

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