FAQs If you are looking for answers to your investor relations questions, this is a good place to start. We have collected some of our most frequently asked questions and organized them into three categories: stock-related, corporate and financial. If our FAQ doesn't answer your particular question, send it to investor@bmc.com. Stock-Related Questions Does BMC Software pay a dividend? Does BMC Software have any direct stock purchase plans for non-employees? When did the company complete its initial public offering and what was the price? Where is the company's stock traded today? What were the dates for any follow-on offerings? When were the BMC Software stock splits? Who do I contact with questions about transferring my stock? What is the status of BMC Software's stock buy-back program? Corporate Questions How can I request an Investor Pak? When was BMC Software incorporated? How many employees does BMC Software currently have? How can I reach investor relations at BMC Software? Financial Questions What were BMC Software's revenues and earnings for the last fiscal year? What is BMC Software's fiscal year? When does the company announce its quarterly financial results? When is the next stockholder meeting? Stock-Related Questions Does BMC Software pay a dividend? BMC Software currently does not issue dividends, choosing instead to reinvest profits into operations and into acquiring key technologies. The company currently reinvests approximately 25 percent of its total revenues back into research, development and support. Does BMC Software have any direct stock purchase plans for non-employees? BMC Software does not have any direct stock purchase plans for non-employee investors at this time. The company initiated a direct stock purchase plan for its employees and directors in July 1996. When did the company complete its initial public offering and what was the price? BMC Software began trading publicly on NASDAQ August 12, 1988. The initial price of the stock was $.75 per share (split effected). Where is the company's stock traded today? BMC Software began trading on The New York Stock Exchange on March 13, 2001. The company is currently traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol BMC. What were the dates for any follow-on offerings? Other than the company's IPO, BMC Software has not completed any additional common stock offerings. When were the BMC Software stock splits? BMC Software's common stock has split four times. The company's stock split 2-for1 on May 15, 1998. On November 18, 1996, the company effected a 2-for1 split. On August 4, 1995, the company effected a 2-for1. The company's stock initially split 3-for-2 on March 7, 1990. Who do I contact with questions about transferring my stock? For questions regarding the transfer of stock certificates, you can visit our transfer agent online at http://www.computershare.com/ or contact them at: Computershare Trust Company, N.A. P.O. Box 43078 Providence, RI 02940-3078 Phone: 877-282-1168 What is the status of BMC Software's stock buy-back program? As of March 31, 2008, BMC Software had approximately $675 million remaining in the company's $1 billion stock repurchase plan. The company plans to repurchase stock on the open market from time to time, depending on market conditions. Corporate Questions How Can I Request an Investor Pak? To request an Investor Pak, please send an email to investor@bmc.com making the request. When was BMC Software incorporated? BMC Software was incorporated in the state of Texas on September 30, 1980 and was reincorporated in the state of Delaware on July 15, 1988. The company has its corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas. How many employees does BMC Software currently have? As of March 31, 2008, BMC Software employed approximately 5,800 employees worldwide. How can I reach investor relations at BMC Software? Shareholders and interested parties can contact BMC Software's investor relations department through the Internet at investor@bmc.com or by phone at (713) 918-4525. Financial Questions What were BMC Software's revenues and earnings for the last fiscal year? For fiscal 2008, BMC reported total revenues of $1.73 billion. Fiscal 2008 Non-GAAP earnings were $397 million ($1.98 per diluted share), excluding amortization of intangibles and special charges. On a GAAP basis, net earnings were $311 million ($1.56 per diluted share). What is BMC Software's fiscal year? First Quarter: April 1 - June 30 Second Quarter: July 1 - September 30 Third Quarter: October 1 - December 31 Fourth Quarter: January 1 - March 31 When does the company announce its quarterly financial results? BMC Software announces its financial results and conducts a quarterly conference call to review earnings within 5 - 6 weeks of the end of the quarter. When is the next stockholder meeting? The regularly scheduled annual stockholder meeting is normally held in July/August. Date and location of the meeting is announced when the Proxy is filed with the SEC.