Avid Technology (AVID)

Stock Performance Graph

The following graph compares the cumulative stockholder return on our common stock during the period from December 31, 2003 through December 31, 2008 with the cumulative return during the period for:

This comparison assumes the investment of $100 on December 31, 2003 in our common stock, the NASDAQ Index and the NASDAQ Computer, Data Processing Index and assumes that dividends, if any, were reinvested.

The following table sets forth our selected condensed consolidated financial data. The selected consolidated financial data below should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this filing. See Note G to our Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 for information regarding our acquisitions that affect the comparability of the selected condensed consolidated financial data presented.

The following graph compares the cumulative stockholder return on our common stock during the period from December 31, 2003 through December 31, 2008 with the cumulative return during the period for:

This comparison assumes the investment of $100 on December 31, 2003 in our common stock, the NASDAQ Index and the NASDAQ Computer, Data Processing Index and assumes that dividends, if any, were reinvested.

The following table sets forth our selected condensed consolidated financial data. The selected consolidated financial data below should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this filing. See Note G to our Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 for information regarding our acquisitions that affect the comparability of the selected condensed consolidated financial data presented.

Stock Performance Graph

The following graph compares the cumulative stockholder return on our common stock during the period from December 31, 2002 through December 31, 2007 with the cumulative return during the period for:

This comparison assumes the investment of $100 on December 31, 2002 in our common stock, the NASDAQ Index and the NASDAQ Computer, Data Processing Index and assumes that dividends, if any, were reinvested.

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The following table sets forth our selected condensed consolidated financial data. The selected consolidated financial data below should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this filing. See Footnote G to our Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 for information regarding our acquisitions that affect the comparability of the selected condensed consolidated financial data presented.

The following graph compares the cumulative stockholder return on our common stock during the period from December 31, 2002 through December 31, 2007 with the cumulative return during the period for:

This comparison assumes the investment of $100 on December 31, 2002 in our common stock, the NASDAQ Index and the NASDAQ Computer, Data Processing Index and assumes that dividends, if any, were reinvested.

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The following table sets forth our selected condensed consolidated financial data. The selected consolidated financial data below should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this filing. See Footnote G to our Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 for information regarding our acquisitions that affect the comparability of the selected condensed consolidated financial data presented.

Stock Performance Graph

The following graph compares the cumulative stockholder return on our common stock during the period from December 31, 2001 through December 31, 2006 with the cumulative return during the period for:

This comparison assumes the investment of $100 on December 31, 2001 in Avid common stock, the NASDAQ Index and the NASDAQ Computer, Data Processing Index and assumes that dividends, if any, were reinvested.

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The following table sets forth our selected condensed consolidated financial data. The selected consolidated financial data below should be read in conjunction with "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this filing.

Stock Performance Graph

The following graph compares the cumulative total stockholder return on our common stock during the period from December 31, 2000 through December 31, 2005 with the cumulative total return during the same period of:

·       the NASDAQ National Market Index;

·       the NASDAQ Electronic Components Index; and

·       the NASDAQ Computer, Data Processing Index.

We elected to replace the NASDAQ Electronic Components Index with the NASDAQ Computer, Data Processing Index because we believe that the NASDAQ Computer, Data Processing Index more accurately represents our competitors and similarly situated companies. In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission regulations, we have included both the previous NASDAQ Electronic Components Index and the NASDAQ Computer, Data Processing Index in the comparison below. This comparison assumes the investment of $100 on December 31, 2000 in Avid common stock, the NASDAQ National Market Index, the NASDAQ Electronic Components Index and the NASDAQ Computer, Data Processing Index, and assumes that dividends, if any, were reinvested.

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