Compuware Corporation and Serena Software Announce Settlement of Lawsuit

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. and BURLINGAME, Calif. -- August 7, 2000 -- Compuware Corporation (NASDAQ:CPWR) and SERENA Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRNA) today announced settlement of a lawsuit pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

The terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

Compuware Corporation

With fiscal 2000 revenues of more than $2.2 billion, Compuware is a world leader in the practical implementation of enterprise and e-commerce solutions. Compuware software products and professional services help 14,000 of the world's largest corporations more efficiently maintain and enhance their most critical business applications. Compuware products and services improve quality, lower costs and increase the speed at which systems can be developed, implemented and supported, providing an immediate and measurable return on information technology investments. Compuware employs more than 15,000 information technology professionals worldwide. For more information about Compuware, please contact the corporate offices at 800-521-9353. You may also visit Compuware on the World Wide Web at http://www.compuware.com.

SERENA Software

SERENA Software, Inc. is an industry leading provider of software infrastructure products and consulting best practices that automate enterprise software and Web content changes. SERENA's eFull.Cycle™ manages the change process throughout the entire e-Business lifecycle, across multiple platforms - from the mainframe to the Web. SERENA maintains a global presence with headquarters in Burlingame, California, international offices in Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, and a network of international distributors for local support and service. SERENA products are used at over 2,500 customer sites, including 84% of the Fortune 50. SERENA can be reached through the World Wide Web at www.serena.com.