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Filed by: SAIC, Inc.

 

Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and

deemed filed under Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Subject Company: Science Applications International Corporation

Registration No.: 000-12771

 

SAIC Capital Restructuring & Initial Public Offering (IPO)

 

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   This is an alternate index to all of the Q&As which appear in the Supplemental Q&A filed with the SEC. This index organizes the questions and answers by the topics most frequently asked and accessed by employees. For reference, it includes the question number from the Supplemental Q&A. Please note that several of the Supplemental Q&A questions appear more than once because the answer pertains to more than one topic area.
  

 

1. Rationale and Timing

  

 

    a. Deal with stock trade imbalance

    b. Increase liquidity

    c. Support independence

  

 

2. Transaction & SAIC Structure Overview

  

 

    a. Bull, Inc.

    b. Subsidiaries/Joint Ventures

    c. Special Meeting(s) of Stockholders

  

 

3. Merger

Questions/Feedback   

 

4. IPO

 

See the Who to Contact/Resources page for contact information and hotline listings.

  

 

5. Special Dividend

  

 

6. Employee Ownership

 

7. My Stock Account(s)

 

    a. Preferred Stock

    b. Loans - Stock Purchase, Stock Pledge, Retirement Plans

  

    c. Taxes

    d. Stock Transfers

    e. Employment Status Changes


     8.    Buying and Selling
            a. Upcoming Trade
            b. Right of Repurchase
            c. Financial Hardships (Direct Stock and Retirement
      Plans)

  d. ESPP
  e. FTBP
  f. Lock-up Period
  g. Rescheduled Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
      Purchase
  h. New Limited Market Trade
     9.    Options & Vesting Stock
            a. Bonus Program
  b. Stock Options
     10.    Retirement Programs
            a. 401(k)
  b. ESRP
  c. Non-Qualified Plans
  d. Telcordia
  e. AMSEC
  f. Rescheduled Retirement Plans Trade
     11.    Special Stockholders Meeting and related matters
     12.    Cancellation of Special Stockholders’ Meeting,
Postponement of Merger and IPO
     13.    Rescheduled Retirement Plans Trade
     14.    Rescheduled Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Purchase
     15.    New Limited Market Trade
     16.    Stock Options
     1.    Rationale & Timing
             Q3. Why are we pursuing these transactions now?
             Q4. Did we consider any other options besides the IPO?
             Q5. Why didn’t we tell our employees and stockholders about the IPO sooner?
             Q7. Will our new corporate structure affect the way we conduct business?
             Q8. How long will it take to complete the proposed transactions?
             Q127. What is the purpose of the special dividend? Updated 14 Oct 2005
             Q131. Did we consider paying off some or all of our long-term debt rather than paying the special dividend? Added 23 Sep 2005
             Q177. Why did the Company file Amendments to the Form S-1 and Form S-4 Registration Statements? Added 14 Oct 2005


     1a.    Deal with stock trade imbalance
             Q2. Why are we pursuing these transactions?
             Q4. Did we consider any other options besides the IPO?
             Q5. Why didn’t we tell our employees and stockholders about the IPO sooner?
     1b.    Increase liquidity
             Q2. Why are we pursuing these transactions?
     1c.    Support independence
             Q2. Why are we pursuing these transactions?
             Q9. Will New SAIC essentially be the same company after we have outside investors? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q25. How much stock are we selling to the public?
             Q26. How was the size of the IPO determined?
     2.    Transaction & SAIC Structure Overview
             Q1. What transactions do we intend to complete?
Updated 14 Oct 2005
             Q2. Why are we pursuing these transactions?
             Q3. Why are we pursuing these transactions now?
             Q4. Did we consider any other options besides the IPO?
             Q5. Why didn’t we tell our employees and stockholders about the IPO sooner?


             Q6. How will the merger and the IPO affect our corporate structure?
             Q7. Will our new corporate structure affect the way we conduct business?
             Q8. How long will it take to complete the proposed transactions?
             Q9. Will New SAIC essentially be the same company after we have outside investors? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q10. Will our relationships with customers, suppliers and employees change?
             Q11. Will our executive officers or the members of our board of directors change? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q12. Does management still think employee ownership is important?
             Q21. What is an IPO?
             Q25. How much stock are we selling to the public?
             Q26. How was the size of the IPO determined?
             Q28. Who do we expect will buy shares in the IPO?
             Q53. How will New SAIC’s restated certificate of incorporation be different from our current certificate of incorporation?
             Q54. How will New SAIC’s restated bylaws be different from our current bylaws?
             Q107. Will SAIC continue to act as its own transfer agent?
             Q177. Why did the Company file Amendments to the Form S-1 and Form S-4 Registration Statements? Added 14 Oct 2005
     2a.    Bull, Inc.
             Q107. Will SAIC continue to act as its own transfer agent?
             Q109. Will I need to open an account at a new brokerage firm after the merger and the IPO?


             Q110. Will I need to pay a commission for stock transactions after the merger and the IPO?
             Q115. Will we continue to maintain stock records with respect to the class A and class B common stock of Old SAIC?
             Q117. After the merger and the IPO, will I or my financial advisor be able to speak with someone at SAIC about my directly held stock?
     2b.   Subsidiaries/Joint Ventures
             Q7. Will our new corporate structure affect the way we conduct business?
             Q13. What does the merger entail and why are we merging with one of our subsidiaries?
     2c.    Special Meeting(s) of Stockholders
             Q8. How long will it take to complete the proposed transactions?
             Q65. Will we continue to award bonus shares under the 1984 Bonus Compensation Plan?
             Q66. Will we continue to grant options under the 1999 Stock Incentive Plan? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q83. How will the merger and the IPO impact the 2004 ESPP?
             Q155. Can I vote the shares held in the SAIC Exchangeable Stock Fund and the SAIC Non-Exchangeable Stock Fund, or does the trustee vote the shares? Added 23 Sep 2005
             Q172. After the merger and the IPO, will stock awards granted to employees be for new common stock with one vote per share or new class A preferred stock with 10 votes per share? Added 23 Sep 2005


             Q173. After the merger and the IPO, will options granted to employees be options to purchase new common stock with one vote per share or options to purchase new class A preferred stock with 10 votes per share? Updated 15 Nov 2005
     3.    Merger
             Q1. What transactions do we intend to complete? Updated 14 Oct 2005
             Q2. Why are we pursuing these transactions?
             Q9. Will New SAIC essentially be the same company after we have outside investors? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q10. Will our relationships with customers, suppliers and employees change?
             Q11. Will our executive officers or the members of our board of directors change? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q13. What does the merger entail and why are we merging with one of our subsidiaries?
             Q14. What will I be entitled to receive in the merger? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q15. Why will I be entitled to receive two shares of new class A preferred stock (rather than just one share) for every one share of class A common stock that I own? Why will I be entitled to receive 40 shares of new class A preferred stock (rather than just 20 shares) for every one share of class B common stock that I own?
             Q17. What are the tax consequences of the merger? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q18. Do I have appraisal rights?
             Q19. What happens if the stockholders do not adopt the merger agreement?
             Q20. Can our board of directors abandon the merger and other transactions even if stockholder approval is obtained?


             Q4. Did we consider any other options besides the IPO?
             Q63. Will the merger or the IPO impact vesting schedules for my outstanding stock and options?
             Q65. Will we continue to award bonus shares under the 1984 Bonus Compensation Plan?
             Q66. Will we continue to grant options under the 1999 Stock Incentive Plan? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q82. Now that I’ve been advised of the merger and the IPO, can I change my mind and unwind a previous option exercise? Can I cancel a current option exercise transaction if it hasn’t been processed yet?
             Q136. Will the merger or the IPO impact the vesting schedule or expiration date of my outstanding stock options? Will I lose them if I don’t exercise them before the merger or the IPO? Added 23 Sep 2005
             Q138. Will the merger or the IPO affect when I may exercise my outstanding stock options? Added 23 Sep 2005
             Q139. Will the merger or the IPO affect the process I use to exercise stock options? Added 23 Sep 2005
             Q178. In the Amendment to the S-4 filed with the SEC on October 14, 2005, the company says that the special dividend will be declared and paid by Old SAIC on shares of Old SAIC common stock. The S-4 filed with the SEC on September 1, 2005 stated the special dividend would be declared and paid by New SAIC on new class A preferred stock. How will this change impact holders of class A common stock and class B common stock? Added 14 Oct 2005


     4.    IPO
             Q1. What transactions do we intend to complete? Updated 14 Oct 2005
             Q2. Why are we pursuing these transactions?
             Q4. Did we consider any other options besides the IPO?
             Q5. Why didn’t we tell our employees and stockholders about the IPO sooner?
             Q6. How will the merger and the IPO affect our corporate structure?
             Q8. How long will it take to complete the proposed transactions?
             Q9. Will New SAIC essentially be the same company after we have outside investors? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q10. Will our relationships with customers, suppliers and employees change?
             Q11. Will our executive officers or the members of our board of directors change? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q12. Does management still think employee ownership is important?
             Q15. Why will I be entitled to receive two shares of new class A preferred stock (rather than just one share) for every one share of class A common stock that I own? Why will I be entitled to receive 40 shares of new class A preferred stock (rather than just 20 shares) for every one share of class B common stock that I own?
             Q19. What happens if the stockholders do not adopt the merger agreement?
             Q20. Can our board of directors abandon the merger and other transactions even if stockholder approval is obtained?
             Q21. What is an IPO?
             Q22. How and when will we complete our IPO?
             Q23. How will the IPO price be determined? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q24. Where will the new common stock be traded?


           Q25. How much stock are we selling to the public?
           Q26. How was the size of the IPO determined?
           Q27. What are the risks to my investment associated with the IPO?
           Q28. Who do we expect will buy shares in the IPO?
           Q29. Will there be a “friends and family” program under which I can buy shares in the IPO?
           Q30. What will we do with the proceeds from the IPO? Updated 15 Nov 2005
           Q37. What will our dividend policy be after the IPO?
Updated 14 Oct 2005
           Q39. Why do the public investors receive a different class of stock than our existing stockholders?
           Q61. How will the merger and the IPO impact pending offers to receive options matched to shares purchased in the limited market?
           Q78. Will the merger or the IPO change how I exercise my stock options?
           Q79. How will I know the stock price of the class A common stock if I decide to exercise my options before the merger and the IPO?
           Q82. Now that I’ve been advised of the merger and the IPO, can I change my mind and unwind a previous option exercise? Can I cancel a current option exercise transaction if it hasn’t been processed yet?
           Q95. Will the transfer restrictions on the new class A preferred stock prohibit me from reallocating investments in my SAIC 401(k) plan account after the merger and the IPO?
Updated 15 Nov 2005
           Q96. As a result of the merger and the IPO, will we consider any changes to our policies concerning the exchangeability of SAIC stock held in the Non-exchangeable Company Stock Fund?


           Q97. Can I still request loans, hardship withdrawals or distributions from the SAIC 401(k) plan before the merger and the IPO? What about during the transfer restriction periods?
           Q116. Will there be anyone at SAIC who is available to talk to me or my financial advisor about how the merger and the IPO will impact my existing stock and option holdings?
           Q117. After the merger and the IPO, will I or my financial advisor be able to speak with someone at SAIC about my directly held stock?
           Q118. Will you need to sign replacement stock option or stock restriction agreements as a result of the merger and the IPO?
           Q119. Will we make commemorative stock certificates available to our stockholders before or after the IPO?
           Q121. Will our employees, senior executives or directors be given an opportunity to buy more of our stock in the IPO? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q127. What is the purpose of the special dividend? Updated 14 Oct 2005
           Q128. What impact will the special dividend have on the offering price of the new common stock we intend to sell in the proposed IPO? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q129. What will be the record date for determining shares upon which the special dividend will be paid? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q135. Will I lose the benefit of the special dividend if I don’t exercise my stock options before the record date for the special dividend? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q136. Will the merger or the IPO impact the vesting schedule or expiration date of my outstanding stock options? Will I lose them if I don’t exercise them before the merger or the IPO? Added 23 Sep 2005


               Q138. Will the merger or the IPO affect when I may exercise my outstanding stock options? Added 23 Sep 2005
               Q139. Will the merger or the IPO affect the process I use to exercise stock options? Added 23 Sep 2005
               Q140. After the merger and the IPO, can I use stock to pay the exercise price and tax withholding when I exercise stock options? Added 23 Sep 2005
               Q141. After the merger and the IPO, will the transfer restrictions on the new class A preferred stock impact my ability to use stock to exercise my stock options and to pay withholding taxes on any gains? Added 23 Sep 2005
               Q142. Will the merger or the IPO impact the six-month holding period for stock acquired upon exercise of stock options and used to pay the exercise price for other stock options? Added 23 Sep 2005
               Q151. Will the proposed IPO impact how gains upon exercise of stock options are taxed? Added 23 Sep 2005
               Q169. If we do not complete the merger and the IPO, will we establish additional limited market trades? If so, when? Added 23 Sep 2005
               Q178. In the Amendment to the S-4 filed with the SEC on October 14, 2005, the company says that the special dividend will be declared and paid by Old SAIC on shares of Old SAIC common stock. The S-4 filed with the SEC on September 1, 2005 stated the special dividend would be declared and paid by New SAIC on new class A preferred stock. How will this change impact holders of class A common stock and class B common stock? Added 14 Oct 2005


     5.    Special Dividend
             Q1. What transactions do we intend to complete?
Updated 14 Oct 2005
             Q17. What are the tax consequences of the merger? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q30. What will we do with the proceeds from the IPO? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q31. What is a dividend?
             Q32. Why do we plan to pay a special dividend?
Updated 14 Oct 2005
             Q33. What is the amount of the special dividend?
Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q34. How will the amount of the dividend be determined?
             Q35. When will the special dividend be paid?
Updated 14 Oct 2005
             Q36. What are the tax consequences of the special dividend? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q37. What will our dividend policy be after the IPO?
Updated 14 Oct 2005
             Q64. Will the special dividend be paid on unvested shares?
Updated 14 Oct 2005
             Q75. How will the special dividend affect the value of my stock?
             Q76. How will the special dividend affect my outstanding stock options? How will the merger affect my outstanding stock options? Updated 14 Oct 2005
             Q94. How will the SAIC 401(k) plan treat the special dividend? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q127. What is the purpose of the special dividend? Updated 14 Oct 2005
             Q128. What impact will the special dividend have on the offering price of the new common stock we intend to sell in then proposed IPO? Added 23 Sep 2005


           Q129. What will be the record date for determining shares upon which the special dividend will be paid? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q130. Why can’t I elect to receive stock rather than cash as part of the special dividend? Could I receive a stock dividend on a tax-deferred basis? Updated 14 Oct 2005
           Q131. Did we consider paying off some or all of our long-term debt rather than paying the special dividend? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q132. Which securities are entitled to receive dividends and which securities are not? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q133. When will we receive the IRS guidance referenced in Questions 87 and 94 of the Supplemental Q&A? When will we know whether we can elect to receive cash proceeds from the special dividend paid with respect to Old SAIC common stock held in the ESRP and the SAIC 401(k) plan? Updated 15 Nov 2005
           Q134. How will the special dividend be paid on stock held in “rabbi trusts”? Updated 15 Nov 2005
           Q135. Will I lose the benefit of the special dividend if I don’t exercise my stock options before the record date for the special dividend? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q136. Will the merger or the IPO impact the vesting schedule or expiration date of my outstanding stock options? Will I lose them if I don’t exercise them before the merger or the IPO? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q147. How will the special dividend be taxed? Updated 15 Nov 2005
           Q148. At what rate will the special dividend be taxed? Are there holding period requirements to receive favorable special dividend tax treatment? Updated 15 Nov 2005
           Q149. Will the special dividend paid on vested, directly held stock be taxed differently than the special dividend paid on unvested stock or stock held in deferred compensation accounts? Added 23 Sep 2005


            Q150. Can I make a “section 83(b) election” now to minimize taxes on dividends paid on unvested stock? Added 23 Sep 2005
            Q178. In the Amendment to the S-4 filed with the SEC on October 14, 2005, the company says that the special dividend will be declared and paid by Old SAIC on shares of Old SAIC common stock. The S-4 filed with the SEC on September 1, 2005 stated the special dividend would be declared and paid by New SAIC on new class A preferred stock. How will this change impact holders of class A common stock and class B common stock? Added 14 Oct 2005
    6.    Employee Ownership
            Q7. Will our new corporate structure affect the way we conduct business?
            Q9. Will New SAIC essentially be the same company after we have outside investors? Updated 15 Nov 2005
            Q10. Will our relationships with customers, suppliers and employees change?
            Q12. Does management still think employee ownership is important?
            Q25. How much stock are we selling to the public?
            Q39. Why do the public investors receive a different class of stock than our existing stockholders?
            Q174. As our existing stockholders sell their shares in the public market following the merger and the IPO, won’t employee ownership of New SAIC decrease? Updated 15 Nov 2005
            Q175. Will the Certified Employee Owner (C.E.O.) program continue after the IPO? Added 23 Sep 2005


    7.   My Stock Account
           Q15. Why will I be entitled to receive two shares of new class A preferred stock (rather than just one share) for every one share of class A common stock that I own? Why will I be entitled to receive 40 shares of new class A preferred stock (rather than just 20 shares) for every one share of class B common stock that I own?
           Q16. Why are there two classes of Old SAIC common stock and why do the holders of class B common stock receive more shares than the holders of the class A common stock?
           Q29. Will there be a “friends and family” program under which I can buy shares in the IPO?
           Q30. What will we do with the proceeds from the IPO? Updated 15 Nov 2005
           Q38. What are the differences between the new class A preferred stock and the new common stock?
           Q40. What must I do to get my new class A preferred stock? Updated 15 Nov 2005
           Q48. Will I be permitted to enter into a hedging transaction to avoid the risk of my new class A preferred stock?
           Q71. Where can I find a summary of how the merger and the IPO impact some important employee benefits and stockholder rights? Updated 15 Nov 2005
           Q75. How will the special dividend affect the value of my stock?
           Q108. Should I convert my certificate-bearing account to book-entry form before the merger and the IPO?
           Q109. Will I need to open an account at a new brokerage firm after the merger and the IPO?


           Q110. Will I need to pay a commission for stock transactions after the merger and the IPO?
           Q115. Will we continue to maintain stock records with respect to the class A and class B common stock of Old SAIC?
           Q116. Will there be anyone at SAIC who is available to talk to me or my financial advisor about how the merger and the IPO will impact my existing stock and option holdings?
           Q117. After the merger and the IPO, will I or my financial advisor be able to speak with someone at SAIC about my directly held stock?
           Q132. Which securities are entitled to receive dividends and which securities are not? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q166. Will SAIC provide an adjusted stock history report to help me track the tax basis in my shares? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q167. What do I need to do to sell my shares through a broker after the merger and the IPO? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q168. Will SAIC establish arrangements with any particular brokerage firms? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q176. Do the “quiet period” restrictions prevent me from discussing the proposed merger and IPO with my financial advisor? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q184. When will I find out if I need to transfer my shares to a new broker and how I will interact with the new plan administrator for transactions such as option exercises? Added 15 Nov 2005
    7a.   Preferred Stock
           Q14. What will I be entitled to receive in the merger? Updated 15 Nov 2005
           Q15. Why will I be entitled to receive two shares of new class A preferred stock (rather than just one share) for every one


             share of class A common stock that I own? Why will I be entitled to receive 40 shares of new class A preferred stock (rather than just 20 shares) for every one share of class B common stock that I own?
           Q16. Why are there two classes of Old SAIC common stock and why do the holders of class B common stock receive more shares than the holders of the class A common stock?
           Q17. What are the tax consequences of the merger? Updated 15 Nov 2005
           Q18. Do I have appraisal rights?
           Q25. How much stock are we selling to the public?
           Q27. What are the risks to my investment associated with the IPO?
           Q33. What is the amount of the special dividend? Updated 15 Nov 2005
           Q35. When will the special dividend be paid? Updated 14 Oct 2005
           Q36. What are the tax consequences of the special dividend? Updated 15 Nov 2005
           Q37. What will our dividend policy be after the IPO? Updated 14 Oct 2005
           Q38. What are the differences between the new class A preferred stock and the new common stock?
           Q39. Why do the public investors receive a different class of stock than our existing stockholders?
           Q40. What must I do to get my new class A preferred stock? Updated 15 Nov 2005
           Q41. What will happen to our right of first refusal and right to repurchase your stock?
           Q42. What will happen to the new class A preferred stock that I will own if my affiliation terminates or I retire?
           Q43. What if I am no longer affiliated with SAIC and hold shares subject to a special arrangement (e.g., the alumni program, former employee program or other agreement extending Old SAIC’s right of repurchase)?


           Q44. Will I be able to sell or transfer my new class A preferred stock immediately?
           Q69. After the merger, can I use my new class A preferred stock to pay the tax withholding related to any stock bonus I receive?
           Q70. After the merger, can I use my new class A preferred stock to pay the exercise price and tax withholding due when I exercise my stock options?
           Q80. What transfer restrictions will apply to the new class A preferred stock I acquire if I exercise my existing stock options after the merger and the IPO? Updated 15 Nov 2005
           Q90. Can I still take an in-kind distribution from the ESRP? Will the distribution be in new class A preferred stock? Updated 15 Nov 2005
           Q132. Which securities are entitled to receive dividends and which securities are not? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q143. What class of stock will I receive if I exercise my stock options after the merger? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q145. How will the merger and the IPO impact the tax basis of my stock? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q146. How will the merger and the IPO impact the holding period for calculating long-term vs. short-term gains and losses? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q156. After the merger and the IPO, will the stock held in the ESRP, the SAIC 401(k) plan and the AMSEC 401(k) plan be subject to transfer restrictions? If so, how will SAIC facilitate exchanges and diversification transactions? Updated 15 Nov 2005
           Q179. Why will options granted under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan be for the purchase of new common stock rather than for new class A preferred stock? Added 15 Nov 2005


           Q180. Will these proposed IRS tax regulations impact options that have already been granted? Added 15 Nov 2005
           Q181. Is it possible that changes will be made to these proposed IRS tax regulations prior to their becoming final? Added 15 Nov 2005
    7b.   Loans - Stock Purchase, Stock Pledge, Retirement Plans
           Q92. Can I still request loans, hardship withdrawals or distributions from the ESRP before the merger and the IPO?
           Q97. Can I still request loans, hardship withdrawals or distributions from the SAIC 401(k) plan before the merger and the IPO? What about during the transfer restriction periods?
           Q112. How will the merger and the IPO affect me if I previously pledged my shares of class A or class B common stock to collateralize a loan?
           Q114. How do I determine the tax basis of my shares of class A and class B common stock of Old SAIC?
    7c.   Taxes
           Q17. What are the tax consequences of the merger? Updated 15 Nov 2005
           Q36. What are the tax consequences of the special dividend? Updated 15 Nov 2005
           Q46. Why will the sale of my stock be restricted?
           Q69. After the merger, can I use my new class A preferred stock to pay the tax withholding related to any stock bonus I receive?
           Q70. After the merger, can I use my new class A preferred stock to pay the exercise price and tax withholding due when I exercise my stock options?


           Q114. How do I determine the tax basis of my shares of class A and class B common stock of Old SAIC?
           Q115. Will we continue to maintain stock records with respect to the class A and class B common stock of Old SAIC?
           Q130. Why can’t I elect to receive stock rather than cash as part of the special dividend? Could I receive a stock dividend on a tax-deferred basis? Updated 14 Oct 2005
           Q140. After the merger and the IPO, can I use stock to pay the exercise price and tax withholding when I exercise stock options? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q141. After the merger and the IPO, will the transfer restrictions on the new class A preferred stock impact my ability to use stock to exercise my stock options and to pay withholding taxes on any gains? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q144. What are the anticipated tax consequences of the merger and the IPO for foreign stockholders? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q145. How will the merger and the IPO impact the tax basis of my stock? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q146. How will the merger and the IPO impact the holding period for calculating long-term vs. short-term gains and losses? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q147. How will the special dividend be taxed? Updated 15 Nov 2005
           Q148. At what rate will the special dividend be taxed? Are there holding period requirements to receive favorable special dividend tax treatment? Updated 15 Nov 2005
           Q149. Will the special dividend paid on vested, directly held stock be taxed differently than the special dividend paid on unvested stock or stock held in deferred compensation accounts? Added 23 Sep 2005


           Q150. Can I make a “section 83(b) election” now to minimize taxes on dividends paid on unvested stock? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q151. Will the proposed IPO impact how gains upon exercise of stock options are taxed? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q166. Will SAIC provide an adjusted stock history report to help me track the tax basis in my shares? Added 23 Sep 2005
    7d. Stock Transfers
           Q27. What are the risks to my investment associated with the IPO?
           Q38. What are the differences between the new class A preferred stock and the new common stock?
           Q41. What will happen to our right of first refusal and right to repurchase your stock?
           Q44. Will I be able to sell or transfer my new class A preferred stock immediately?
           Q45. Who is a “permitted transferee”?
           Q46. Why will the sale of my stock be restricted?
           Q47. What additional transfer restrictions apply to our directors and executive officers?
           Q111. Will I still have an opportunity to transfer my shares of class A or class B common stock as part of my charitable giving and estate planning prior to the merger and the IPO?
           Q137. Is there an early deadline this year for transfers specifically required to facilitate stock-for-stock option exercises? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q164. Is there an early deadline this year for transfers to family members and trusts for estate planning purposes? Added 23 Sep 2005


        7e.   Employment Status Changes
               Q42. What will happen to the new class A preferred stock that I will own if my affiliation terminates or I retire?
               Q43. What if I am no longer affiliated with SAIC and hold shares subject to a special arrangement (e.g., the alumni program, former employee program or other agreement extending Old SAIC’s right of repurchase)?
               Q77. What will happen to my unexercised stock options if my employment or affiliation terminates?
               Q106. If my affiliation with SAIC has terminated or is terminating, how will I know if you will repurchase my stock?
        8.   Buying and Selling
               Q41. What will happen to our right of first refusal and right to repurchase your stock?
               Q43. What if I am no longer affiliated with SAIC and hold shares subject to a special arrangement (e.g., the alumni program, former employee program or other agreement extending Old SAIC’s right of repurchase)?
               Q51. After the IPO, how can I sell my shares of new class A preferred stock? What will be the price?
               Q52. Will I be able to buy more shares in the public market?
               Q59. Why do we plan to cancel the limited market trade scheduled for December?
               Q61. How will the merger and the IPO impact pending offers to receive options matched to shares purchased in the limited market?
               Q62. When was the deadline for requesting authorization to purchase more than $20,000 in the October limited market trade?


             Q71. Where can I find a summary of how the merger and the IPO impact some important employee benefits and stockholder rights? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q120. How can SAIC employees buy stock before the proposed IPO? Added 23 Sep 2005
             Q121. Will our employees, senior executives or directors be given an opportunity to buy more of our stock in the IPO? Added 23 Sep 2005
             Q122. What do I need to do to purchase stock in the October limited market trade? Added 23 Sep 2005
             Q123. Why didn’t the company extend the deadline for requests to purchase more than $20,000 of stock in the October limited market trade? Added 23 Sep 2005
             Q124. Will any employees, senior executives or directors who knew of the proposed IPO be permitted to purchase more than $20,000 of stock in the limited market trade rescheduled for October? Added 23 Sep 2005
             Q125. What is the First Time Buyers Program? Will this program still be available for the October limited market trade? Added 23 Sep 2005
             Q126. What is the 2004 ESPP? Will this program continue to be available until the proposed IPO? Added 23 Sep 2005
             Q167. What do I need to do to sell my shares through a broker after the merger and the IPO? Added 23 Sep 2005
             Q184. When will I find out if I need to transfer my shares to a new broker and how I will interact with the new plan administrator for transactions such as option exercises? Added 15 Nov 2005
     8a.    Upcoming Trade
             Q49. Can I buy or sell shares in the limited market before the completion of the IPO? Updated 15 Nov 2005


             Q55. When will the next limited market trade take place? Did we change any of our normal stock trade procedures?
             Q57. Will we conduct a limited market trade in December? Do we plan to conduct any more limited market trades before the IPO?
             Q58. Why did we decide to delay the limited market trade scheduled for September?
             Q59. Why do we plan to cancel the limited market trade scheduled for December?
             Q60. I planned to use funds from selling stock in the September limited market trade for an extraordinary financial commitment. What should I do if I can’t wait until the October limited market trade for the funds?
             Q62. When was the deadline for requesting authorization to purchase more than $20,000 in the October limited market trade?
             Q71. Where can I find a summary of how the merger and the IPO impact some important employee benefits and stockholder rights? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q120. How can SAIC employees buy stock before the proposed IPO? Added 23 Sep 2005
             Q122. What do I need to do to purchase stock in the October limited market trade? Added 23 Sep 2005
             Q123. Why didn’t the company extend the deadline for requests to purchase more than $20,000 of stock in the October limited market trade? Added 23 Sep 2005
             Q124. Will any employees, senior executives or directors who knew of the proposed IPO be permitted to purchase more than $20,000 of stock in the limited market trade rescheduled for October? Added 23 Sep 2005


             Q125. What is the First Time Buyers Program? Will this program still be available for the October limited market trade? Added 23 Sep 2005
             Q126. What is the 2004 ESPP? Will this program continue to be available until the proposed IPO? Added 23 Sep 2005
             Q169. If we do not complete the merger and the IPO, will we establish additional limited market trades? If so, when? Added 23 Sep 2005
    8b.     Right of Repurchase
             Q41. What will happen to our right of first refusal and right to repurchase your stock?
             Q42. What will happen to the new class A preferred stock that I will own if my affiliation terminates or I retire?
             Q43. What if I am no longer affiliated with SAIC and hold shares subject to a special arrangement (e.g., the alumni program, former employee program or other agreement extending Old SAIC’s right of repurchase)?
             Q91. If I have taken a distribution of shares from the ESRP and those shares are eligible for the “put” option under the ESRP (i.e., the right to require us to repurchase those shares), will we repurchase these shares? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q105. If my affiliation with SAIC terminated earlier this year, and you’ve repurchased some but not all of my shares, will you repurchase my remaining shares?
             Q106. If my affiliation with SAIC has terminated or is terminating, how will I know if you will repurchase my stock?
    8c.     Financial Hardships (Direct Stock and Retirement Plans)
             Q49. Can I buy or sell shares in the limited market before the completion of the IPO? Updated 15 Nov 2005


               Q60. I planned to use funds from selling stock in the September limited market trade for an extraordinary financial commitment. What should I do if I can’t wait until the October limited market trade for the funds?
               Q81. Will the transfer restrictions prevent SAIC from continuing its Financial Hardship Policy?
               Q92. Can I still request loans, hardship withdrawals or distributions from the ESRP before the merger and the IPO?
               Q97. Can I still request loans, hardship withdrawals or distributions from the SAIC 401(k) plan before the merger and the IPO? What about during the transfer restriction periods?
               Q102. Can I still request loans, hardship withdrawals or distributions from the AMSEC 401(k) plan before the merger and the IPO? What about during the transfer restrictions on the new class A preferred stock?
     8d.      ESPP
               Q74. After the IPO, how will we determine the price for the new class A preferred stock?
               Q83. How will the merger and the IPO impact the 2004 ESPP?
               Q84. What will happen to funds accumulated in the 2004 ESPP after the last purchase under the plan? Updated 15 Nov 2005
               Q85. What will be the purchase price of the new class A preferred stock under the 2006 ESPP? Updated 15 Nov 2005
               Q120. How can SAIC employees buy stock before the proposed IPO? Added 23 Sep 2005
               Q126. What is the 2004 ESPP? Will this program continue to be available until the proposed IPO? Added 23 Sep 2005
               Q165. How often will participants be able to buy stock through the proposed 2006 ESPP? Updated 15 Nov 2005


             Q171. If I withdraw from the 2004 ESPP, will I be able to re-enroll in the proposed 2006 ESPP? Added 23 Sep 2005
     8e.    FTBP
             Q61. How will the merger and the IPO impact pending offers to receive options matched to shares purchased in the limited market?
             Q67. Will we continue to offer matching option programs after the merger and the IPO?
             Q125. What is the First Time Buyers Program? Will this program still be available for the October limited market trade? Added 23 Sep 2005
     8f.    Lock-up Period
             Q44. Will I be able to sell or transfer my new class A preferred stock immediately?
             Q46. Why will the sale of my stock be restricted?
             Q80. What transfer restrictions will apply to the new class A preferred stock I acquire if I exercise my stock options after the merger and the IPO? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q88. Will transfer restrictions on the new class A preferred stock prohibit me from diversifying my ESRP account after the merger and the IPO? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q90. Can I still take an in-kind distribution from the ESRP? Will the distribution be in new class A preferred stock? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q95. Will the transfer restrictions on the new class A preferred stock prohibit me from reallocating investments in my SAIC 401(k) plan account after the merger and the IPO? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q97. Can I still request loans, hardship withdrawals or distributions from the SAIC 401(k) plan before the merger and the IPO? What about during the transfer restriction periods?


            Q100. Will the transfer restrictions on the new class A preferred stock prohibit me from exchanging funds in my AMSEC 401(k) Exchangeable Company Stock Fund after the IPO? Updated 15 Nov 2005
            Q102. Can I still request loans, hardship withdrawals or distributions from the AMSEC 401(k) plan before the merger and the IPO? What about during the transfer restrictions on the new class A preferred stock?
            Q141. After the merger and the IPO, will the transfer restrictions on the new class A preferred stock impact my ability to use stock to exercise my stock options and to pay withholding taxes on any gains? Added 23 Sep 2005
            Q143. What class of stock will I receive if I exercise my stock options after the merger? Updated 15 Nov 2005
            Q158. What are the scheduled dates for private transactions between SAIC and our retirement plans during 2006? Updated 15 Nov 2005
    9.    Options & Vesting Stock
            Q63. Will the merger or the IPO impact vesting schedules for my outstanding stock and options?
            Q64. Will the special dividend be paid on unvested shares? Updated 14 Oct 2005
            Q65. Will we continue to award bonus shares under the 1984 Bonus Compensation Plan?
            Q70. After the merger, can I use my new class A preferred stock to pay the exercise price and tax withholding due when I exercise my stock options?


              Q71. Where can I find a summary of how the merger and the IPO impact some important employee benefits and stockholder rights? Updated 15 Nov 2005
              Q76. How will the special dividend affect my outstanding stock options? How will the merger affect my outstanding stock options? Updated 14 Oct 2005
              Q77. What will happen to my unexercised stock options if my employment or affiliation terminates?
              Q78. Will the merger or the IPO change how I exercise my stock options?
              Q79. How will I know the stock price of the class A common stock if I decide to exercise my options before the merger and the IPO?
              Q80. What transfer restrictions will apply to the new class A preferred stock I acquire if I exercise my existing stock options after the merger and the IPO? Updated 15 Nov 2005
              Q82. Now that I’ve been advised of the merger and the IPO, can I change my mind and unwind a previous option exercise? Can I cancel a current option exercise transaction if it hasn’t been processed yet?
              Q118. Will you need to sign replacement stock option or stock restriction agreements as a result of the merger and the IPO?
              Q125. What is the First Time Buyers Program? Will this program still be available for the October limited market trade? Added 23 Sep 2005
              Q132. Which securities are entitled to receive dividends and which securities are not? Added 23 Sep 2005
              Q135. Will I lose the benefit of the special dividend if I don’t exercise my stock options before the record date for the special dividend? Added 23 Sep 2005
              Q136. Will the merger or the IPO impact the vesting schedule or expiration date of


            my outstanding stock options? Will I lose them if I don’t exercise them before the merger or the IPO? Added 23 Sep 2005
          Q137. Is there an early deadline this year for transfers specifically required to facilitate stock-for-stock option exercises? Added 23 Sep 2005
          Q138. Will the merger or the IPO affect when I may exercise my outstanding stock options? Added 23 Sep 2005
          Q139. Will the merger or the IPO affect the process I use to exercise stock options? Added 23 Sep 2005
          Q140. After the merger and the IPO, can I use stock to pay the exercise price and tax withholding when I exercise stock options? Added 23 Sep 2005
          Q141. After the merger and the IPO, will the transfer restrictions on the new class A preferred stock impact my ability to use stock to exercise my stock options and to pay withholding taxes on any gains? Added 23 Sep 2005
          Q142. Will the merger or the IPO impact the six-month holding period for stock acquired upon exercise of stock options and used to pay the exercise price for other stock options? Added 23 Sep 2005
          Q143. What class of stock will I receive if I exercise my stock options after the merger? Updated 15 Nov 2005
          Q149. Will the special dividend paid on vested, directly held stock be taxed differently than the special dividend paid on unvested stock or stock held in deferred compensation accounts? Added 23 Sep 2005
          Q150. Can I make a “section 83(b) election” now to minimize taxes on dividends paid on unvested stock? Added 23 Sep 2005
          Q151. Will the proposed IPO impact how gains upon exercise of stock options are taxed? Added 23 Sep 2005


             Q170. Will stock options be transferable after the merger and the IPO? Added 23 Sep 2005
             Q173. After the merger and the IPO, will options granted to employees be options to purchase new common stock with one vote per share or options to purchase new class A preferred stock with 10 votes per share? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q179. Why will options granted under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan be for the purchase of new common stock rather than for new class A preferred stock? Added 15 Nov 2005
             Q180. Will these proposed IRS tax regulations impact options that have already been granted? Added 15 Nov 2005
             Q181. Is it possible that changes will be made to these proposed IRS tax regulations prior to their becoming final? Added 15 Nov 2005
             Q184. When will I find out if I need to transfer my shares to a new broker and how I will interact with the new plan administrator for transactions such as option exercises? Added 15 Nov 2005
     9a.    Bonus Program
             Q65. Will we continue to award bonus shares under the 1984 Bonus Compensation Plan?
             Q66. Will we continue to grant options under the 1999 Stock Incentive Plan? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q67. Will we continue to offer matching option programs after the merger and the IPO?
             Q69. After the merger, can I use my new class A preferred stock to pay the tax withholding related to any stock bonus I receive?
             Q71. Where can I find a summary of how the merger and the IPO impact some important employee benefits and stockholder rights? Updated 15 Nov 2005


             Q74. After the IPO, how will we determine the price for the new class A preferred stock?
             Q118. Will you need to sign replacement stock option or stock restriction agreements as a result of the merger and the IPO?
             Q172. After the merger and the IPO, will stock awards granted to employees be for new common stock with one vote per share or new class A preferred stock with 10 votes per share? Added 23 Sep 2005
     10. Retirement Programs
             Q56. When will the next retirement plans transactions take place? Did we change any of our normal procedures for retirement plans transactions?
             Q68. Can our retirement plans buy or sell stock before the IPO?
             Q71. Where can I find a summary of how the merger and the IPO impact some important employee benefits and stockholder rights? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q72. When and how will we determine the price for the class A common stock for the October limited market trade?
             Q73. When and how will we determine the price for the class A common stock for pre-IPO transactions with SAIC retirement plans in December?
             Q74. After the IPO, how will we determine the price for the new class A preferred stock?
             Q120. How can SAIC employees buy stock before the proposed IPO? Added 23 Sep 2005
             Q132. Which securities are entitled to receive dividends and which securities are not? Added 23 Sep 2005


             Q133. When will we receive the IRS guidance referenced in Questions 87 and 94 of the Supplemental Q&A? When will we know whether we can elect to receive cash proceeds from the special dividend paid with respect to Old SAIC common stock held in the ESRP and the SAIC 401(k) plan? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q153. What is the difference between units in the SAIC stock funds and shares of SAIC stock? Added 23 Sep 2005
             Q154. How do I determine the number of shares I hold through my accounts in the SAIC retirement plans? Added 23 Sep 2005
             Q155. Can I vote the shares held in the SAIC Exchangeable Stock Fund and the SAIC Non-Exchangeable Stock Fund, or does the trustee vote the shares? Added 23 Sep 2005
             Q156. After the merger and the IPO, will the stock held in the ESRP, the SAIC 401(k) plan and the AMSEC 401(k) plan be subject to transfer restrictions? If so, how will SAIC facilitate exchanges and diversification transactions? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q158. What are the scheduled dates for private transactions between SAIC and our retirement plans during 2006? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q182. Where can I find information regarding the special rules that apply to in-kind distributions from the Employee Stock Retirement Plan? Added 15 Nov 2005
             Q183. If I want to take an in-kind distribution from the ESRP before December 31, 2005 or before the dividend record date and IPO, when do I need to submit my request? Added 15 Nov 2005
     10a. 401(k)
             Q49. Can I buy or sell shares in the limited market before the completion of the IPO? Updated 15 Nov 2005


          Q93. Will we continue matching and profit sharing contributions to the SAIC 401(k) plan?
          Q94. How will the SAIC 401(k) plan treat the special dividend? Updated 15 Nov 2005
          Q95. Will the transfer restrictions on the new class A preferred stock prohibit me from reallocating investments in my SAIC 401(k) plan account after the merger and the IPO? Updated 15 Nov 2005
          Q96. As a result of the merger and the IPO, will we consider any changes to our policies concerning the exchangeability of SAIC stock held in the Non-exchangeable Company Stock Fund?
          Q120. How can SAIC employees buy stock before the proposed IPO? Added 23 Sep 2005
          Q133. When will we receive the IRS guidance referenced in Questions 87 and 94 of the Supplemental Q&A? When will we know whether we can elect to receive cash proceeds from the special dividend paid with respect to Old SAIC common stock held in the ESRP and the SAIC 401(k) plan? Updated 15 Nov 2005
          Q152. What are the SAIC stock funds? Added 23 Sep 2005
          Q156. After the merger and the IPO, will the stock held in the ESRP, the SAIC 401(k) plan and the AMSEC 401(k) plan be subject to transfer restrictions? If so, how will SAIC facilitate exchanges and diversification transactions? Updated 15 Nov 2005
          Q157. Will SAIC reconsider allowing ESRP and 401(k) plan participants to exchange out of the Non-Exchangeable Company Stock Fund? Added 23 Sep 2005
          Q159. What are the rules regarding how much I can accumulate in the SAIC stock funds within the SAIC 401(k) plan? Added 23 Sep 2005


             Q161. What are the rules regarding how much I can contribute to the SAIC stock funds when rolling funds over from another qualified retirement plan into the SAIC 401(k) plan? Added 23 Sep 2005
             Q163. When is the last day before the merger and the IPO to roll over money into the SAIC Exchangeable Stock Fund within the retirement plans? Added 23 Sep 2005
     10b. ESRP
             Q86. Will we continue to make annual contributions to the ESRP after the merger and the IPO?
             Q87. How will the special dividend be treated under the ESRP? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q88. Will transfer restrictions on the new class A preferred stock prohibit me from diversifying my ESRP account after the merger and the IPO? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q89. When can you diversify non-exchangeable stock in the ESRP? As a result of the merger and the IPO, are we considering any changes to our policies concerning the exchangeability of SAIC stock held in the Non-Exchangeable Company Stock Fund?
             Q90. Can I still take an in-kind distribution from the ESRP? Will the distribution be in new class A preferred stock? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q91. If I have taken a distribution of shares from the ESRP and those shares are eligible for the “put” option under the ESRP (i.e., the right to require us to repurchase those shares), will we repurchase these shares? Updated 15 Nov 2005
             Q92. Can I still request loans, hardship withdrawals or distributions from the ESRP before the merger and the IPO?
             Q133. When will we receive the IRS guidance referenced in Questions 87 and 94 of the Supplemental Q&A? When will we know whether we can elect to receive cash


            proceeds from the special dividend paid with respect to Old SAIC common stock held in the ESRP and the SAIC 401(k) plan? Updated 15 Nov 2005
          Q152. What are the SAIC stock funds? Added 23 Sep 2005
          Q156. After the merger and the IPO, will the stock held in the ESRP, the SAIC 401(k) plan and the AMSEC 401(k) plan be subject to transfer restrictions? If so, how will SAIC facilitate exchanges and diversification transactions? Updated 15 Nov 2005
          Q157. Will SAIC reconsider allowing ESRP and 401(k) plan participants to exchange out of the Non-Exchangeable Company Stock Fund? Added 23 Sep 2005
          Q182. Where can I find information regarding the special rules that apply to in-kind distributions from the Employee Stock Retirement Plan? Added 15 Nov 2005
          Q183. If I want to take an in-kind distribution from the ESRP before December 31, 2005 or before the dividend record date and IPO, when do I need to submit my request? Added 15 Nov 2005
    10c. Non-Qualified Plans
          Q104. How will the special dividend impact the stock deferral plans? Updated 15 Nov 2005
          Q132. Which securities are entitled to receive dividends and which securities are not? Added 23 Sep 2005
          Q134. How will the special dividend be paid on stock held in “rabbi trusts”? Updated 15 Nov 2005
          Q149. Will the special dividend paid on vested, directly held stock be taxed differently than the special dividend paid on unvested stock or stock held in deferred compensation accounts? Added 23 Sep 2005


    10d. Telcordia
           Q103. How will the special dividend impact the Telcordia 401(k) plan?
    10e. AMSEC
           Q98. Will AMSEC continue matching contributions to the AMSEC 401(k) plan after the merger and the IPO?
           Q99. How will the AMSEC 401(k) plan treat the special dividend? Updated 14 Oct 2005
           Q100. Will the transfer restrictions on the new class A preferred stock prohibit me from exchanging funds in my AMSEC 401(k) Exchangeable Company Stock Fund after the IPO? Updated 15 Nov 2005
           Q101. As a result of the merger and the IPO, will we consider any changes to our policies concerning the exchangeability of SAIC stock held in the Non-exchangeable Company Stock Fund?
           Q102. Can I still request loans, hardship withdrawals or distributions from the AMSEC 401(k) plan before the merger and the IPO? What about during the transfer restrictions on the new class A preferred stock?
           Q120. How can SAIC employees buy stock before the proposed IPO? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q152. What are the SAIC stock funds? Added 23 Sep 2005
           Q156. After the merger and the IPO, will the stock held in the ESRP, the SAIC 401(k) plan and the AMSEC 401(k) plan be subject to transfer restrictions? If so, how will SAIC facilitate exchanges and diversification transactions? Updated 15 Nov 2005
           Q160. What are the rules regarding how much I can accumulate in the SAIC stock funds within the AMSEC 401(k) plan? Added 23 Sep 2005


          Q162. What are the rules regarding how much I can contribute to the SAIC stock funds when rolling funds over from another qualified retirement plan into the AMSEC 401(k) plan? Added 23 Sep 2005
    11. Special Stockholders Meeting and related matters
          Q185. When and where will the special stockholders meeting be held? Added 21 Nov 2005
          Q186. If I’m not in McLean, can I still watch the meeting live? Added 21 Nov 2005
          Q187. What is the purpose of the special stockholders meeting? Added 21 Nov 2005
          Q188. Who is entitled to vote at the special meeting? Added 21 Nov 2005
          Q189. Who can attend the special meeting? Added 21 Nov 2005
          Q190. How does the board recommend that I vote? Added 21 Nov 2005
          Q191. How do I vote my proxy? Added 21 Nov 2005
          Q192. Can I revoke my proxy and change my vote? Added 21 Nov 2005
          Q193. How are the shares held by the SAIC Retirement Plans voted? Added 21 Nov 2005
          Q194. How are the shares held by the SAIC Stock Deferral Plans voted? Added 21 Nov 2005
          Q195. What votes are required to approve the proposals? Added 21 Nov 2005
          Q196. What makes up a quorum that is necessary to conduct business at the special meeting? How are abstentions counted? Added 21 Nov 2005
          Q197. Is my vote confidential? Added 21 Nov 2005
          Q198. Who will count the votes? Added 21 Nov 2005
          Q199. If the merger is approved, when will it be effective? Added 21 Nov 2005
          Q200. If the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan is approved, when would it go into effect? Added 21 Nov 2005
          Q201. If the 2006 ESPP is approved, when would it go into effect? How would this impact the 2004 ESPP? Added 21 Nov 2005
          Q202. What are some of the significant changes to the proposed merger, IPO and related transactions since SAIC, Inc. and Science Applications International Corporation made their initial filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on September 1, 2005? Added 21 Nov 2005
    12. Cancellation of Special Stockholders’ Meeting, Postponement
of Merger and IPO
    Added 20 Dec 2005
          Q203. Why did SAIC’s board of directors cancel the special stockholders’ meeting scheduled for December 16, 2005 and decide to delay holding a new meeting until sometime after SAIC files its annual audited financial statements (Form 10-K) in April 2006?
          Q204. We’ve known about financial losses and performance problems with the Greek Olympics contract for a long time - what new material developments have occurred that impacted timing for the special stockholders’ meeting and IPO?
          Q205. Who is conducting the independent review with respect to the Greek Olympics contract? What is the status of the review?
          Q206. Aside from the Greek Olympics contract, is SAIC generally performing well, and is our financial position still strong?
          Q207. When do we expect to hold a new stockholders’ meeting?
          Q208. If I already submitted my proxy for the special stockholders’ meeting originally scheduled for December 16, 2005, can I change my vote for the new meeting?
          Q209. Will SAIC’s proposed IPO also be delayed? How long do we expect the IPO to be delayed?
          Q210. If SAIC as a whole is performing well and we remain financially strong, why do further problems with the Greek Olympics contract require us to delay the IPO?
          Q211. Are SAIC’s senior management and the board of directors still committed to completing the IPO?
          Q212. Will SAIC still pay a special dividend upon completion of the proposed merger and IPO? Will any other terms of the merger or IPO change?
          Q213. Will the delay affect the IPO price or the success of our IPO?
    13. Rescheduled Retirement Plans Trade
    Added 20 Dec 2005
          Q214. The retirement plans trade originally scheduled for December 16th was rescheduled. When will it be held?
          Q215. What are the new deadlines related to the rescheduled retirement plans trade with the company which is now scheduled for December 30, 2005?
          Q216. Why are we delaying the retirement plans trade?
          Q217. When will the new SAIC stock price be established?
          Q218. How will the SAIC stock price for the retirement plans trade be determined?
          Q219. I already instructed the plan administrator to exchange out of units in my ESRP account and/or my
401(k) account. Can I change that decision?
          Q220. I already instructed the plan administrator to distribute out of units in my ESRP account and/or my
401(k) account. Can I change that decision?
          Q221. I submitted a request to invest some 401(k) rollover funds in SAIC Stock Funds. Can I change that request?
          Q222. The deadline to take an in-kind distribution from the ESRP effective before December 31, 2005 was December 16th. Has this deadline been extended?
          Q223. I took an in-kind distribution from the ESRP in anticipation of the merger and IPO being completed in January and the special dividend being paid shortly thereafter. Can I reverse my in-kind distribution?
          Q224. If I made certain financial commitments assuming the retirement plans transaction would occur on December 16th, will the hardship policy apply?
          Q225. If I am no longer an SAIC employee but still have an ESRP account, can I request a hardship withdrawal?
    14. Rescheduled Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Purchase
    Added 20 Dec 2005
          Q226. An ESPP purchase was scheduled on December 16th. What is the new schedule for the ESPP purchase?
          Q227. Will the 2004 ESPP continue after the December 23rd transaction with the company?
    15. New Limited Market Trade
    Added 20 Dec 2005
          Q228. Will SAIC conduct another limited market trade before the IPO?
          Q229. Will the SAIC stock price for the new limited market trade be the stock price that is established on December 23rd?
          Q230. Will the limited market trade be conducted by Bull, Inc. or by our new transfer agent?
          Q231. What are the procedures and related deadlines for participating in the limited market trade?
          Q232. If the limited market trade is undersubscribed, will SAIC purchase shares to balance the trade?
    16. Stock Options
    Added 20 Dec 2005
          Q233. Will the delay in the merger and the IPO affect when I can exercise my outstanding vested stock options?
          Q234. Will the delay in the merger and the IPO affect the process for exercising my stock options? If so, how will it change? Will I exercise through SAIC Stock Programs or through our new stock plan administrator?
   

 


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