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202010

Citrix and San Jose Sharks Unveil Corporate Sponsorship Agreement

Raising the Visibility of Virtual Workstyles with Global Technology Leaders in Silicon Valley
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At tonight’s Sharks NHL hockey game, the San Jose Sharks and Santa Clara based Citrix Systems, Inc. unveiled a major new corporate sponsorship with the HP Pavilion at San Jose. The agreement will include broad promotion of the Citrix brand throughout the arena, as well as officially christening all Penthouse and Concourse Suites as the new “Citrix Suites” to raise visibility with top business executives and decision makers in the Silicon Valley Bay area.

Citrix is the leading provider of virtual computing solutions that enable millions of people around the world to work and play from anywhere. Every day, Citrix helps over 230,000 companies around the world simplify computing through the power of virtual desktop, datacenter and collaboration solutions. The company’s portfolio includes well-known consumer brands like GoToMeeting™ that makes it easy to hold online meetings from any device, and GoToMyPC™ that allows people to access their computers remotely from any location. Citrix virtual computing technology also works behind the scenes to power most of the world’s largest websites and corporate datacenters, touching an estimated 75 percent of all internet users, and more than 100 million corporate desktops, every day.

HP Pavilion at San Jose is also an example of leadership in Silicon Valley, defined by architectural excellence and technological innovation unique in its space.  Outside, a shining stainless-steel facade supports a magnificent, glass pyramid entry, soaring 10 stories above the ground.  Inside, first-class amenities and leading-edge seismic engineering contribute to the building’s reputation as one of the finest sports and entertainment facilities in the United States.

HP Pavilion at San Jose is capable of accommodating a full-range of entertainment.  State-of-the-art acoustics, plush seating and a video replay scoreboard add to the comfort and luxury for the venue’s patrons.  In addition, the downtown location is easily accessible via several major freeways, light-rail and a regional train station, located across the street.

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“We are pleased to partner with world-class organizations like the San Jose Sharks and HP Pavilion,” said Wes Wasson, SVP and Chief Marketing Officer, Citrix Systems.  “This agreement is part of a broad corporate strategy to extend the brand visibility of Citrix on a global scale, communicating the power of going virtual the Citrix way.  In Silicon Valley, where technology innovators live and breathe high tech at work at play, bringing that message to the millions of people who come through the doors of the HP Pavilion every day for sporting and entertainment events is an ideal match.”

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“As a global leader in the world of virtualization and networking, we see Citrix as an ideal partner for the San Jose Sharks and HP Pavilion at San Jose,” said Malcolm Bordelon, Executive Vice President of Business Operations of the Sharks and HP Pavilion.  “We are very pleased to welcome Citrix Systems as the newest member of our team look forward to a successful partnership moving forward.”

About HP Pavilion at San Jose
HP Pavilion at San Jose hosts nearly 100 sporting events annually including more than 40 San Jose Sharks regular season home games, SAP Open men’s professional tennis, and Strikeforce mixed martial arts. The building hosts approximately 170 events every year — including Professional and Olympic athletes, Grammy award-winners and a variety of family and children’s favorites.

Pollstar, the leading concert industry trade magazine, nominated HP Pavilion at San Jose as “Arena of the Year” for 2005 and 2007. In 2007, Pollstar also recognized HP Pavilion at San Jose based on non-sports attendance as fourth in North America, top 10 in the world. Over the past 10 years, HP Pavilion at San Jose has consistently been in the Top 5 in North America and top 10 in the world.

About Citrix
Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTXS) is a leading provider of virtual computing solutions that help companies deliver IT as an on-demand service. Founded in 1989, Citrix combines virtualization, networking, and cloud computing technologies into a full portfolio of products that enable virtual workstyles for users and virtual datacenters for IT. More than 230,000 organizations worldwide rely on Citrix to help them build simpler and more cost-effective IT environments. Citrix partners with over 10,000 companies in more than 100 countries. Annual revenue in 2009 was $1.61 billion.

For Citrix Investors
This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance.  Those statements involve a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including risks associated with revenue growth and recognition of revenue, products, their development and distribution, product demand and pipeline, economic and competitive factors, the Company’s key strategic relationships, acquisition and related integration risks as well as other risks detailed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

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