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July 2009

Software AG Announces IDS Scheer Acquisition for €477 million

16 July 2009

Software AG have announced their intention to takeover Business Process Modelling company IDS Sheer. For further details.

Software AG will purchase the outstanding shares of IDS Scheer in a cash-and-debt deal worth up to €482 million. IDS Scheer is a business process consulting firm with 19% of revenue contribution coming from licensed software products. In 2008 IDS Scheer had revenues of € 399 million.

Perceptive Software Continue Growth Trend

9 July 2009

Perceptive Software continues impressive levels of growth that are well above the industry average despite the recession. CEO Scott Coons said “Perceptive Software continues to grow at four-times the industry average, as we have for a decade”…. “Were pleased that license revenue in the third quarter was 24% higher than the quarter prior.”

Their recurring revenue maintained a record-high 35% of total revenue
License revenue in the third was higher from January to March 2009 despite worsening economic conditions.

The Seven Habits of Highly Successful Acquisitions?

6 July 2009

Unfortunately, human nature and our general "busyness" dictates there are more cures sold than preventive measures taken. Whilst we have our head down like a worker bee, making ourselves busy, it is easy to forget to look up, ahead and plan.