Exhibit 99.1

February 5, 2009

John S. Chen
Chairman, CEO, and President

Dear John:

This is to inform you of your 2009 compensation as approved by the Sybase, Inc. Board of Directors:

1. Cash Compensation (effective January 1, 2009)

• Annual base salary: $990,000

• Incentive bonus target: $1,250,000

• Total target cash compensation (TTC): $2,240,000

2. Long-Term Incentives

(a)  Sybase Stock Option Grant (4-year service vest)

• 107,480 options

(b)  Restricted Stock Grant (3-year cliff vest)

• 39,522 shares

(c)  Restricted Stock Grant (1-year performance; 3-year cliff vest)

• 118,567 shares

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

Sincerely

/s/ Mike Daniels

Mike Daniels
Compensation Committee Chairman
Sybase, Inc.

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