Business Objects Identified as One of Canada's Top 100 Employers by Maclean's Magazine; Business Objects Recognized as a Leader in Attracting and Retaining Quality Employees.

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Business Objects (Nasdaq:BOBJ) (Euronext Paris ISIN code FR0004026250-BOB), the world's leading provider of business intelligence (BI) solutions, today announced it has been identified by Maclean's Magazine as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2005. This is the third year in a row that Business Objects (formerly Crystal Decisions) has been included on this prestigious list, which recognizes companies that exhibit best practices and innovative programs to attract and keep talented employees.

"A company's greatest resource is their people. This is a guiding principle at Business Objects and the reason why we have placed high priority on recruiting, training and nurturing employees," said Greg Wolfe, senior vice president and general manager of the Americas at Business Objects. "We are dedicated to fostering the career development of our employees, and we take pride in the culture of opportunity that we have created. This award demonstrates our commitment to the community and the emphasis we place on attracting and retaining top talent in the market place."

Chosen from over 52,000 Canadian companies, Business Objects was evaluated in seven key areas. These include physical workplace; work and social atmosphere; health, financial and family benefits; vacation and time off; employee communications; performance management; and training and skills development. Companies were also assessed on their level of community involvement.

"In a competitive business category, Business Objects provides an excellent example of how to attract exceptional employees and create a healthy work environment," said Richard Yerema, author of the best selling business book, Canada's Top 100 Employers. "The Company demonstrates a high level of commitment to its employees, from creating a unique work environment to supporting ongoing employee education and professional development. Business Objects provides an excellent example for employers across the country who are looking to develop innovative HR practices."

Business Objects has more than 4,000 employees worldwide, and over 1,200 in Canada. The company continues to recruit in various employment capacities including: sales, technical support, and research and development. For a complete listing of current positions in Toronto, Ottawa and Vancouver, please visit the Business Objects web site at http://www.businessobjects.com/company/careers/default.asp.

When the first edition of Canada's Top 100 Employers was published five years ago, it became an immediate best seller. The publication is ranked as one of The Globe and Mail's best-selling business books, and is considered the gold standard for discovering best practices in recruitment and retention in Canada.

About Business Objects

Business Objects is the world's leading business intelligence (BI) software company. Business intelligence enables organizations to track, understand, and manage enterprise performance. The company's solutions leverage the information that is stored in an array of corporate databases, enterprise resource planning (ERP), and customer relationship management (CRM) systems.

Popular uses of BI include enterprise reporting, management dashboards and scorecards, customer intelligence applications, financial reporting, and both customer and partner extranets. These solutions enable companies to gain visibility into their business, acquire and retain profitable customers, reduce costs, optimize the supply chain, increase productivity, and improve financial performance.

In December 2003, Business Objects completed the acquisition of Crystal Decisions, the leader in enterprise reporting. The combined product line includes software for reporting, query and analysis, performance management, analytic applications, and data integration. In addition, Business Objects offers consulting and education services to help customers effectively deploy their business intelligence projects.

Business Objects has more than 26,000 customers in over 80 countries. The company's stock is traded under the ticker symbols (Nasdaq:BOBJ) and Euronext Paris (ISIN:FR0004026250-BOB). It is included in the SBF 120 and IT CAC 50 French stock market indexes. Business Objects can be reached at 408-953-6000 and http://www.businessobjects.com.

Business Objects and the Business Objects logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Business Objects S.A. or its affiliated companies in the United States and/or other countries.