PROGRESS SOFTWARE CORP /MA - Major Shareholding Notification 2012

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

(Rule 13d-101)

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT

TO § 240.13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO

§ 240.13d-2(a)

(Amendment No. ) 1

Progress Software Corporation

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock , par value $0.01 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

743312100

(CUSIP Number)

JEFFREY C. SMITH

STARBOARD VALUE LP

830 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor

New York, New York 10022

(212) 845-7977

STEVE WOLOSKY, ESQ.

OLSHAN GRUNDMAN FROME ROSENZWEIG & WOLOSKY LLP

Park Avenue Tower

65 East 55th Street

New York, New York 10022

(212) 451-2300

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person

Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

January 20, 2012

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box ¨ .

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See § 240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

1 The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes ).

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1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY MASTER FUND LTD
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP	(a) o (b) o
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	SOURCE OF FUNDS WC
5	CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)	¨
6	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION CAYMAN ISLANDS
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH	7	SOLE VOTING POWER 1,784,358
	8	SHARED VOTING POWER - 0 -
	9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 1,784,358
	10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER - 0 -
11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 1,784,358
12	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES	o
13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 2.8%
14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON CO

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1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY S LLC
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP	(a) o (b) o
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	SOURCE OF FUNDS WC
5	CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)	¨
6	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION DELAWARE
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH	7	SOLE VOTING POWER 604,951
	8	SHARED VOTING POWER - 0 -
	9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 604,951
	10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER - 0 -
11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 604,951
12	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES	o
13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) Less than 1%
14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON OO

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1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON STARBOARD VALUE LP
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP	(a) o (b) o
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	SOURCE OF FUNDS OO
5	CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)	¨
6	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION DELAWARE
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH	7	SOLE VOTING POWER 3,235,000
	8	SHARED VOTING POWER - 0 -
	9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 3,235,000
	10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER - 0 -
11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 3,235,000
12	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES	o
13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 5.1%
14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON PN

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1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON STARBOARD VALUE GP LLC
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP	(a) o (b) o
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	SOURCE OF FUNDS OO
5	CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)	¨
6	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION DELAWARE
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH	7	SOLE VOTING POWER 3,235,000
	8	SHARED VOTING POWER - 0 -
	9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 3,235,000
	10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER - 0 -
11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 3,235,000
12	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES	o
13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 5.1%
14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON OO

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1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON STARBOARD PRINCIPAL CO LP
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP	(a) o (b) o
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	SOURCE OF FUNDS OO
5	CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)	¨
6	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION DELAWARE
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH	7	SOLE VOTING POWER 3,235,000
	8	SHARED VOTING POWER - 0 -
	9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 3,235,000
	10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER - 0 -
11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 3,235,000
12	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES	o
13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 5.1%
14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON PN

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1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON STARBOARD PRINCIPAL CO GP LLC
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP	(a) o (b) o
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	SOURCE OF FUNDS OO
5	CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)	¨
6	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION DELAWARE
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH	7	SOLE VOTING POWER 3,235,000
	8	SHARED VOTING POWER - 0 -
	9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 3,235,000
	10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER - 0 -
11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 3,235,000
12	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES	o
13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 5.1%
14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON OO

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1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON JEFFREY C. SMITH
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP	(a) o (b) o
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	SOURCE OF FUNDS OO
5	CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)	¨
6	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH	7	SOLE VOTING POWER - 0 -
	8	SHARED VOTING POWER 3,235,000
	9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER - 0 -
	10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 3,235,000
11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 3,235,000
12	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES	o
13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 5.1%
14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN

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1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON MARK MITCHELL
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP	(a) o (b) o
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	SOURCE OF FUNDS OO
5	CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)	¨
6	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH	7	SOLE VOTING POWER - 0 -
	8	SHARED VOTING POWER 3,235,000
	9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER - 0 -
	10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 3,235,000
11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 3,235,000
12	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES	o
13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 5.1%
14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN

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1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSON PETER A. FELD
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP	(a) o (b) o
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	SOURCE OF FUNDS OO
5	CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)	¨
6	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH	7	SOLE VOTING POWER - 0 -
	8	SHARED VOTING POWER 3,235,000
	9	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER - 0 -
	10	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 3,235,000
11	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 3,235,000
12	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES	o
13	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 5.1%
14	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN

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The following constitutes the Schedule 13D filed by the undersigned (the “Schedule 13D”).

ITEM 1. Security and Issuer.

This statement relates to the common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Shares”), of Progress Software Corporation (the “Issuer”). The address of the principal executive offices of the Issuer is 14 Oak Park, Bedford, Massachusetts 01730.

ITEM 2. Identity and Background.

(a) This statement is filed by:

(i) Starboard Value and Opportunity Master Fund Ltd, a Cayman Islands exempted company (“Starboard V&O Fund”), with respect to the Shares directly and beneficially owned by it;

(ii) Starboard Value and Opportunity S LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Starboard LLC”), with respect to the Shares directly and beneficially owned by it;

(iii) Starboard Value LP (“Starboard Value LP”), as the investment manager of Starboard V&O Fund and of a certain managed account (the “Starboard Value LP Account”) and the manager of Starboard LLC;

(iv) Starboard Value GP LLC (“Starboard Value GP”), as the general partner of Starboard Value LP;

(v) Starboard Principal Co LP (“Principal Co”), as a member of Starboard Value GP;

(vi) Starboard Principal Co GP LLC (“Principal GP”), as the general partner of Principal Co;

(vii) Jeffrey C. Smith, as a member of Principal GP and as a member of each of the Management Committee of Starboard Value GP and the Management Committee of Principal GP;

(viii) Mark Mitchell, as a member of Principal GP and as a member of each of the Management Committee of Starboard Value GP and the Management Committee of Principal GP; and

(ix) Peter A. Feld, as a member of Principal GP and as a member of each of the Management Committee of Starboard Value GP and the Management Committee of Principal GP.

Each of the foregoing is referred to as a “Reporting Person” and collectively as the “Reporting Persons.” Each of the Reporting Persons is party to that certain Joint Filing Agreement, as further described in Item 6. Accordingly, the Reporting Persons are hereby filing a joint Schedule 13D.

(b) The address of the principal office of each of Starboard LLC, Starboard Value LP, Starboard Value GP, Principal Co, Principal GP, and Messrs. Smith, Mitchell and Feld is 830 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, New York 10022. The address of the principal office of Starboard V&O Fund is c/o Citco Fund Services (Cayman Islands) Limited, Regatta Office Park, Windward 1, 2 nd Floor, PO Box 31106, Grand Cayman KY1-1205, Cayman Islands. The officers and directors of Starboard V&O Fund and their principal occupations and business addresses are set forth on Schedule A and are incorporated by reference in this Item 2.

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(c) The principal business of Starboard V&O Fund is serving as a private investment fund. Starboard V&O Fund has been formed for the purpose of making equity investments and, on occasion, taking an active role in the management of portfolio companies in order to enhance shareholder value. Starboard LLC has been formed for the purpose of investing in securities and engaging in all related activities and transactions. Starboard Value LP provides investment advisory and management services and acts as the investment manager of Starboard V&O Fund and the Starboard Value LP Account and the manager of Starboard LLC. The principal business of Starboard Value GP is providing a full range of investment advisory, pension advisory and management services and serving as the general partner of Starboard Value LP. The principal business of Principal Co is providing investment advisory and management services. Principal Co is a member of Starboard Value GP. Principal GP serves as the general partner of Principal Co. Messrs. Smith, Mitchell and Feld serve as members of Principal GP and the members of each of the Management Committee of Starboard Value GP and the Management Committee of Principal GP.

(d) No Reporting Person, nor any person listed on Schedule A, annexed hereto, has, during the last five years, been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).

(e) No Reporting Person, nor any person listed on Schedule A, annexed hereto, has, during the last five years, been party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.

(f) Messrs. Smith, Mitchell and Feld are citizens of the United States of America. The citizenship of the persons listed on Schedule A is set forth therein.

ITEM 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration .

The Shares purchased by each of Starboard V&O Fund and Starboard LLC and held in the Starboard Value LP Account were purchased with working capital (which may, at any given time, include margin loans made by brokerage firms in the ordinary course of business) in open market purchases, except as otherwise noted, as set forth in Schedule B, which is incorporated by reference herein. The aggregate purchase price of the 1,784,358 Shares beneficially owned by Starboard V&O Fund is approximately $33,292,295, excluding brokerage commissions. The aggregate purchase price of the 604,951 Shares beneficially owned by Starboard LLC is approximately $11,321,316, excluding brokerage commissions. The aggregate purchase price of the 845,691 Shares held in the Starboard Value LP Account is approximately $16,124,737, excluding brokerage commissions.

ITEM 4. Purpose of Transaction.

The Reporting Persons originally purchased the Shares based on the Reporting Persons’ belief that the Shares, when purchased, were undervalued and represented an attractive investment opportunity. Depending upon overall market conditions, other investment opportunities available to the Reporting Persons, and the availability of Shares at prices that would make the purchase or sale of Shares desirable, the Reporting Persons may endeavor to increase or decrease their position in the Issuer through, among other things, the purchase or sale of Shares on the open market or in private transactions or otherwise, on such terms and at such times as the Reporting Persons may deem advisable.

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On January 24, 2012, Starboard Value LP delivered a letter to the Issuer’s President and CEO, Jay Bhatt, and the Board of Directors (the “Board”). In the letter, the Reporting Persons stated their belief that the Issuer is deeply undervalued, and at its current price, the Issuer’s Application Development Platforms (ADP) segment alone is worth as much as, if not more than, the entire market value of the Issuer. The Reporting Persons believe this valuation discrepancy is, in part, due to the Issuer’s conglomerate structure consisting of a highly profitable mature business along with a money-losing growth business with little to no overlap. The Reporting Persons also provided an analysis of each of the Issuer’s businesses and product lines to highlight their serious concern that the current market price of the Issuer fails to reflect the value of the sum-of-its-parts. The Reporting Persons did recognize in the letter that Mr. Bhatt only recently assumed the CEO position and stated that they hope to work with Mr. Bhatt and the Board to explore ways to unlock value at the Issuer for the benefit of all shareholders.

A copy of the letter is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

No Reporting Person has any present plan or proposal which would relate to or result in any of the matters set forth in subparagraphs (a) - (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D except as set forth herein or such as would occur upon completion of any of the actions discussed herein. The Reporting Persons intend to review their investment in the Issuer on a continuing basis. Depending on various factors including, without limitation, the Issuer’s financial position and investment strategy, the price levels of the Shares, conditions in the securities markets and general economic and industry conditions, the Reporting Persons may in the future take such actions with respect to their investment in the Issuer as they deem appropriate including, without limitation, engaging in communications with management and the Board of the Issuer, engaging in discussions with third parties about the Issuer and the Reporting Persons’ investment, making proposals to the Issuer concerning changes to the capitalization, ownership structure, board structure (including seeking board representation or the annual election of directors) or operations of the Issuer, purchasing additional Shares, selling some or all of their Shares, engaging in short selling of or any hedging or similar transaction with respect to the Shares, or changing their intention with respect to any and all matters referred to in Item 4.

ITEM 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.

The aggregate percentage of Shares reported owned by each person named herein is based upon 64,024,000 Shares outstanding, as of September 30, 2011, which is the total number of Shares outstanding as reported in the Issuer’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 11, 2011.

A. Starboard V&O Fund

(a) As of the close of business on January 23, 2012, Starboard V&O Fund beneficially owned 1,784,358 Shares.

Percentage: Approximately 2.8%

(b) 1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 1,784,358

Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 1,784,358
Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0

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(c) The transactions in the Shares by Starboard V&O Fund during the past 60 days are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.

B. Starboard LLC

(a) As of the close of business on January 23, 2012, Starboard LLC beneficially owned 604,951 Shares.

Percentage: Less than 1%

(b) 1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 604,951

Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 604,951
Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0

(c) The transactions in the Shares by Starboard LLC during the past 60 days are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.

C. Starboard Value LP

(a) As of the close of business on January 23, 2012, 845,691 Shares were held in the Starboard Value LP Account. Starboard Value LP, as the investment manager of Starboard V&O Fund and the Manager of Starboard LLC, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the (i) 1,784,358 Shares owned by Starboard V&O Fund and (ii) 604,951 Shares owned by Starboard LLC.

Percentage: Approximately 5.1%

(b) 1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 3,235,000

Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 3,235,000
Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0

(c) The transactions in the Shares by Starboard Value LP, through the Starboard Value LP Account and on behalf of each of Starboard V&O Fund and Starboard LLC during the past 60 days are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.

D. Starboard Value GP

(a) Starboard Value GP, as the general partner of Starboard Value LP, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the (i) 1,784,358 Shares owned by Starboard V&O Fund, (ii) 604,951 Shares owned by Starboard LLC and (iii) 845,691 Shares held in the Starboard Value LP Account.

Percentage: Approximately 5.1%

(b) 1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 3,235,000

Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 3,235,000
Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0

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(c) Starboard Value GP has not entered into any transactions in the Shares during the past 60 days. The transactions in the Shares on behalf of each of Starboard V&O Fund, Starboard LLC and through the Starboard Value LP Account during the past 60 days are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.

E. Principal Co

(a) Principal Co, as a member of Starboard Value GP, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the (i) 1,784,358 Shares owned by Starboard V&O Fund, (ii) 604,951 Shares owned by Starboard LLC and (iii) 845,691 Shares held in the Starboard Value LP Account.

Percentage: Approximately 5.1%

(b) 1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 3,235,000

Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 3,235,000
Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0

(c) Principal Co has not entered into any transactions in the Shares during the past 60 days. The transactions in the Shares on behalf of each of Starboard V&O Fund, Starboard LLC and through the Starboard Value LP Account during the past 60 days are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.

F. Principal GP

(a) Principal GP, as the general partner of Principal Co, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the (i) 1,784,358 Shares owned by Starboard V&O Fund, (ii) 604,951 Shares owned by Starboard LLC and (iii) 845,691 Shares held in the Starboard Value LP Account.

Percentage: Approximately 5.1%

(b) 1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 3,235,000

Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 3,235,000
Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0

(c) Principal GP has not entered into any transactions in the Shares during the past 60 days. The transactions in the Shares on behalf of each of Starboard V&O Fund, Starboard LLC and through the Starboard Value LP Account during the past 60 days are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.

G. Messrs. Smith, Mitchell and Feld

(a) Each of Messrs. Smith, Mitchell and Feld, as a member of Principal GP and as a member of each of the Management Committee of Starboard Value GP and the Management Committee of Principal GP, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the (i) 1,784,358 Shares owned by Starboard V&O Fund, (ii) 604,951 Shares owned by Starboard LLC and (iii) 845,691 Shares held in the Starboard Value LP Account.

Percentage: Approximately 5.1%

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(b) 1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0

Shared power to vote or direct vote: 3,235,000
Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 3,235,000

(c) None of Messrs. Smith, Mitchell or Feld has entered into any transactions in the Shares during the past 60 days. The transactions in the Shares on behalf of each of Starboard V&O Fund, Starboard LLC and through the Starboard Value LP Account during the past 60 days are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.

(d) No person other than the Reporting Persons is known to have the right to receive, or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or proceeds from the sale of, the Shares.

(e) Not applicable.

ITEM 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer .

On January 24, 2012, the Reporting Persons entered into a Joint Filing Agreement in which the Reporting Persons agreed to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of statements on Schedule 13D with respect to the securities of the Issuer to the extent required by applicable law. The Joint Filing Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits .

99.1 Letter to the Board.

99.2 Joint Filing Agreement by and among Starboard Value and Opportunity Master Fund Ltd, Starboard Value and Opportunity S LLC, Starboard Value LP, Starboard Value GP LLC, Starboard Principal Co LP, Starboard Principal Co GP LLC, Jeffrey C. Smith, Mark R. Mitchell and Peter A. Feld, dated January 24, 2012.

99.3 Power of Attorney.

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SIGNATURES

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of his knowledge and belief, each of the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Dated: January 24, 2012

STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY MASTER FUND LTD By: Starboard Value LP, its investment manager STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY S LLC By: Starboard Value LP, its manager STARBOARD VALUE LP By: Starboard Value GP LLC, its general partner STARBOARD VALUE GP LLC By: Starboard Principal Co LP, its member STARBOARD PRINCIPAL CO LP By: Starboard Principal Co GP LLC, its general partner STARBOARD PRINCIPAL CO GP LLC

By:
Name:	Jeffrey C. Smith
Title:	Authorized Signatory

/s/ Jeffrey C. Smith
JEFFREY C. SMITH
Individually and as attorney-in-fact for Mark Mitchell and Peter A. Feld

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SCHEDULE A

Directors and Officers of Starboard Value and Opportunity Master Fund Ltd

Name and Position	Principal Occupation	Principal Business Address	Citizenship
Patrick Agemian Director	Director of Global Funds Management, Ltd.	PO Box 10034, Harbour Place 2nd Floor 103 South Church Street Grand Cayman Cayman Islands, KY1-1001	Canada
Mark Mitchell Director *
Don Seymour Director	Managing Director of dms Management Ltd.	dms Management Ltd. dms House, 20 Genesis Close P.O. Box 31910 Grand Cayman Cayman Islands, KY1-1208	Cayman Islands

EFPlaceholder

Mr. Mitchell is a Reporting Person and, as such, the information with respect to Mr. Mitchell called for by Item 2 of Schedule 13D is set forth therein.

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SCHEDULE B

Transactions in the Shares During the Past 60 Days

Shares of Common Stock Purchased Price Per Share($) Date of Purchase

STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY MASTER FUND LTD

60,663	20.3714	11/21/11
21,762	19.7800	11/22/11
32,809	19.7773	11/22/11
87,211	18.8266	11/23/11
23,730	18.5591	11/25/11
11,420	17.9767	01/04/12
500,747	17.6008	01/04/12
95,345	17.9746	01/05/12
94,534	18.0562	01/06/12
70,285	18.0500	01/09/12
37,391	18.3148	01/10/12
25,429	18.3950	01/11/12
26,574	18.4226	01/12/12
41,512	18.4000	01/12/12
48,069	18.5810	01/13/12
80,073	20.0204	01/19/12
10,000	20.6026	01/20/12

STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY S LLC

25,752	20.3714	11/21/11
9,238	19.7800	11/22/11
13,927	19.7773	11/22/11
37,021	18.8266	11/23/11
10,073	18.5591	11/25/11
3,300	17.9767	01/04/12
144,699	17.6008	01/04/12
27,552	17.9746	01/05/12
27,317	18.0562	01/06/12
20,310	18.0500	01/09/12
10,805	18.3148	01/10/12
7,348	18.3950	01/11/12
7,679	18.4226	01/12/12
11,995	18.4000	01/12/12
13,890	18.5810	01/13/12

CUSIP NO. 743312100

STARBOARD VALUE LP

(Through the Starboard Value LP Account)

74,400	20.3899	12/01/11
60,600	20.5801	12/01/11
42,000	20.8343	12/02/11
2,200	20.9368	12/02/11
20,000	21.3000	12/05/11
5,800	21.0013	12/05/11
75,000	19.4714	12/19/11
5,280	17.9767	01/04/12
231,519	17.6008	01/04/12
44,083	17.9746	01/05/12
43,707	18.0562	01/06/12
32,496	18.0500	01/09/12
17,288	18.3148	01/10/12
11,757	18.3950	01/11/12
12,286	18.4226	01/12/12
19,193	18.4000	01/12/12
22,224	18.5810	01/13/12
37,021	20.0204	01/19/12
64,337	20.6026	01/20/12
24,500	20.4632	01/23/12

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