Exhibit 99.1

February 5, 2008

John S. Chen
Chairman, CEO, and President
Sybase, Inc.
(Delivered by hand)

Dear John:

This is to inform you of your 2008 compensation as approved by the Sybase, Inc. Board of Directors:

1. Cash Compensation (effective January 1, 2008)

1.	Annual base salary: $990,000
2.	Incentive bonus target: $1,250,000
3.	Total target cash compensation (TTC): $2,240,000

2. Long-Term Incentives

(a)	Sybase Stock Option Grant (4-year vest)
	•  129,667 shares
(b)	Restricted Stock Grant (1-year performance; 3-year cliff vest)
	•  82,069 shares
(b)	Restricted Stock Grant (3-year cliff time vest)
	•  27,356 shares

The vesting terms are set out in the relevant equity award grant agreement.

Sincerely,

/s/ Richard C. Alberding

Richard C. Alberding
Compensation Committee Chairman
Sybase, Inc.