MATLAB: Can Mathworks perform a reverse compile of an .exe when the source code is long gone

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I was recently asked by a former employer to update a compiled .exe that I made around 2008. While I am flattered that my code is still being used, the source code, associated files, and computer that I compiled the .exe on are long gone. Does Mathworks have the capability to reverse compile and .exe into source code? This is a 16bit Windows OS .exe compiled on circa 2008 release of MatLab and had some statistics toolbox and advanced .xls writing functions in it. I have an active MatLab license with a compiler at my current job.

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I'm convinced, that MathWorks can do this. Tne AES encryption and the P-coding leaves enough information to obtain M-code. But can you prove, that this is your code? When Mathworks cannot be 100% sure, that they do not break the intellectual property of the author, they will not do this, because it would be illegal.
A proof would be, if you code replies your name as the author, when you provide a secret input argument. Well.
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