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XXXXXXXX
LIVE
0001327811
WORKDAY INC CL A
001-35680
6110 Stoneridge Mall Road
Pleasanton
CA
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Officer
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38th Fl.
New York
NY
10004
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Common
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Restricted Stock Units
Issuer
N
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Pleasanton
CA
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CA
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