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December 15, 1997
Dear OrCAD Stockholder:
At the December 30, 1997 OrCAD Special Meeting of Stockholders, our stockholders
are being asked to consider and vote upon the issuance of shares of OrCAD's
common stock to the shareholders and optionholders of MicroSim Corporation in
connection with an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of October 13, 1997,
which provides for the merger of a subsidiary of OrCAD with MicroSim, all, as
described in the accompanying Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.
OrCAD would very much like to consummate the merger with MicroSim by December
31, 1997. To do so, we need a quorum present in person or by proxy at the
Special Meeting of Stockholders on December 30, 1997, and the affirmative vote
of a majority of the total votes cast. Because of the short amount of time
until the Special Meeting of Stockholders, we strongly encourage you to
complete, sign, date and FAX your proxy cards to Allen Nelson & Co., our proxy
solicitation company. ALLEN NELSON & CO.'S FAX NUMBER IS (206) 938-2072.
OrCAD's Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR approval of the merger. Your
prompt consideration is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
/s/ Michael F. Bosworth
Michael F. Bosworth
Chairman of the Board,
President and Chief Executive Officer
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December 15, 1997
Dear OrCAD Stockholder:
At the December 30, 1997 OrCAD Special Meeting of Stockholders, our stockholders
are being asked to consider and vote upon the issuance of shares of OrCAD's
common stock to the shareholders and optionholders of MicroSim Corporation in
connection with an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of October 13, 1997,
which provides for the merger of a subsidiary of OrCAD with MicroSim, all as
described in the accompanying Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.
OrCAD would very much like to consummate the merger with MicroSim by December
31, 1997. To do so, we need a quorum present in person or by proxy at the
Special Meeting of Stockholders on December 30, 1997, and the affirmative vote
of a majority of the total votes cast. Because of the short amount of time
until the Special Meeting of Stockholders, we strongly encourage our
stockholders to vote telephonically. This will reduce the amount of time needed
to collect proxy votes.
There is an account number and a control number on the face of the enclosed
proxy card, as well as an "800" telephone number. We request that as an OrCAD
stockholder, you call the "800" number, input your account number and control
number, which are verified, and then input your vote.
OrCAD's Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR approval of the merger. Your
prompt consideration is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
/s/ Michael F. Bosworth
Michael F. Bosworth
Chairman of the Board,
President and Chief Executive Officer
