Compensation Committee

Charter for the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of TIBCO Software Inc.

(Amended and restated as of December 15, 2011) 

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Purpose
Membership
Responsibilities and Authority
Meetings and Procedures
Minutes
Reports
Delegation of Authority
Compensation

I. PURPOSE

The purpose of the Compensation Committee (the "Committee") of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of TIBCO Software Inc. (the "Company") shall be to review and approve all forms of compensation to be provided to the executive officers and directors of the Company. In carrying out this responsibility, the Committee shall review all components of executive officer compensation for consistency with the Committee's compensation philosophy as in effect from time to time.

The Committee has the authority to undertake the specific duties and responsibilities listed below and will have the authority to undertake such other specific duties as the Board may from time to time prescribe.

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II. MEMBERSHIP

1. The Committee shall be comprised of no fewer than two (2) directors, each of whom shall be (i) independent within the applicable independence requirements of the NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. ("NASDAQ"), (ii) an "outside director" within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended and (iii) a "non-employee director" within the meaning of Rule 16b-3 promulgated under Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act").

2. Each member of the Committee shall be appointed by and serve at the discretion of the Board.

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III. RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY

The responsibilities of the Committee include:

1. Reviewing and approving the compensation and compensation policies for executive officers of the Company (i.e., those who are subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act), and such other employees of the Company as directed by the Board.

2. Reviewing and approving all forms of compensation (including all "plan" compensation, as such term is defined in Item 402(a)(6) of Regulation S-K promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and all non-plan compensation) to be provided to the executive officers of the Company.

3. Reviewing and making recommendations to the Board regarding other incentive compensation plans that are proposed for adoption or adopted by the Company for the provision of compensation of other officers as directed by the Board.

4. Reviewing the compensation of non-employee directors (both in their capacity as Board members and as committee members) as established by the Board, and if deemed advisable by the Committee, make recommendations to the Board for changes thereto.

5. Acting as administrator of the Company's stock plans consistent with the terms of such plans and making recommendations to the Board with respect to amendments to the plans and changes in the number of shares reserved for issuance thereunder.

6. 6. Authorizing the repurchase of shares from terminated employees pursuant to applicable law and agreements governing such repurchases.

7. 7. Preparing a report (to be included in the Company's proxy statement) which describes: (i) that the Committee has reviewed and discussed the Compensation Discussion and Analysis with management and (ii) whether, based on such review and discussions, the Committee has recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in the Proxy Statement and incorporated into the Company's upcoming Annual Report.

8. Overseeing the management of risks associated with the Company's compensation policies and programs.

9. Overseeing all matters relating to stockholder approval of executive compensation ("say-on-pay" votes), including the frequency of such votes and the appropriate Committee response to a say-on-pay vote.

10. Periodically reviewing and evaluating, as appropriate, the performance of the Committee.

11. Reviewing and assessing the adequacy of this Charter periodically, as appropriate, and making recommendations to the Board with respect to any proposed changes.

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IV. MEETINGS AND PROCEDURES

1. The Committee shall meet as appropriate and at least once annually and will also meet as required in response to the needs of the Board and as necessary to fulfill their responsibilities. The Committee may establish its own meeting schedules, which it will provide to the Board in advance.

2. With respect to the compensation of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, the Committee's review and approval of compensation shall be made in "executive session" without the presence of the Chief Executive Officer. With respect to the compensation of the other executive officers, such review and approval may be made in the presence of the Chief Executive Officer, but shall otherwise be made in "executive session" without the presence of management.

3. The Committee shall have the authority to appoint, compensate, terminate and oversee the work of any compensation consultant, independent legal counsel or other advisors to assist the Committee as it deems necessary in carrying out its duties, for which the Committee shall have sole and absolute authority. The Company will provide the Committee with appropriate funding, as determined by the Committee, to pay any compensation consultant, independent legal counsel or any other advisors hired by the Committee and any administrative expenses of the Committee that are necessary or appropriate in carrying out its activities.

4. The Committee is authorized to request that any employee of the Company or the Company's legal counsel or independent auditors meet with any member of, or advisor to, the Committee.

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V. MINUTES

The Committee shall maintain written minutes of its meetings, which minutes will be filed with the minutes of the meetings of the Board.

VI. REPORTS

The Committee will provide reports to the Board from time to time as appropriate, regarding recommendations of the Committee submitted to the Board for action, and copies of the written minutes of its meetings.

VII. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

The Committee may form and delegate its authority to subcommittees or to the Chairman of the Committee when it deems appropriate and in the best interests of the Company, provided that such delegation is not in violation of applicable law or the rules and regulations applicable to companies with securities quoted on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.

VIII. COMPENSATION

Members of the Committee shall receive such fees for their service as Committee members, if any, as may be determined by the Board in its sole discretion. Such fees may include retainers or per meeting fees. Fees may be paid in such form of consideration as is determined by the Board, in accordance with the applicable rules of the NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. and the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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