July 1, 2005

Ms. Nancy L. Patterson Baker & Hostetler LLP 1000 Louisiana, Suite 2000 Houston, TX 77002-5009 Ms. Teresa G. Sanchez Collins & Basinger 5400 LBJ Freeway, Suite 525 Dallas, TX 75240 RE: Case Number: 04-1103 Court of Appeals Number: 05-04-00131-CV Trial Court Number: 296-689-03 Style: SAS INSTITUTE, INC. v. JOHN W. BREITENFELD Dear Counsel: Today, the Supreme Court of Texas delivered the enclosed opinion and judgment in the above-referenced cause.

Sincerely, [pic]

Andrew Weber, Clerk

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