DALLAS, Aug. 25, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- The law firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. has commenced an investigation of the option-granting practices of Progress Software, Corp. (Nasdaq:PRGS). On June 27, 2006, the Company announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission has begun an informal inquiry into Progress Software's option-granting practices from fiscal 1996 to fiscal 2002. Baron & Budd is pursuing an even more expanded time period and has uncovered an apparent scheme to grant stock options to executives at unusually favorable dates and prices to the detriment of Progress Software and its shareholders.
If you are a current Progress Software shareholder and would like to be advised of your rights in this matter, you may contact Baron & Budd, P.C. at the phone number below. You may also visit Baron & Budd online (www.securitiesactions.com).
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