GBS Software AG — M&A Activity 2002

May 21, 2002

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Ad-hoc | 21 May 2002 07:43

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IntraWare AG plans acquisition of TPS Labs GmbH, the bäurer subsidiary Ad-hoc-announcement transmitted by DGAP. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ——————————————————————————– IntraWare AG and bäurer AG set for strategic alliance in CRM Petersberg, 21 May 2002 – IntraWare AG, the provider of CRM software solutions for small to medium-sized companies plans a strategic alliance in Customer Relationship Management with bäurer AG, the provider of ERP solutions for the same sector. The joint memorandum of understanding contains the acquisition of TPS Labs GmbH, the bäurer subsidiary, by IntraWare AG. Due diligence processes have already been commenced. The purchase would predominantly involve a transfer of IntraWare shares to bäurer AG corresponding to the value of the subsidiary. The enterprise resulting from the inclusion of TPS Labs, producer of eCRM software solutions based on Microsoft, would give IntraWare AG – apart from Microsoft competence – an extended market presence by the alignment of TPS Labs to the group environment. bäurer AG would also play an important part in the new constellation. bäurer customers could supplement ERP solutions by compatible IntraWare solutions for Customer Relationship Management. The associated companies would concentrate on CRM solutions on basis of Microsoft and IBM technology for small to medium-sized companies and large accounts. Another IntraWare AG goal against the background of the forecasted operative profitability is less dependence on Asian business since sales expectations are very difficult to materialise despite a good entrance in this market. Expecting a weaker 2nd quarter due to the present level of business activity IntraWare AG forecasts as an individual company sales of 5.7 million Euro on basis of careful planning. Since cost reducing measures were taken during the current business year the goal of operative profitability for the 3rd quarter 2002 is still considered to be achievable. Concluding sales of about 1.6 million Euro and reaching an EBIT of minus 0.8 million Euro in the consolidated financial statements for the 1st quarter 2002 a rise of sales per staff member of about 13 % and an EBIT improvement of about 63 % was achieved as compared with the previous year. end of ad-hoc-announcement (c)DGAP 21.05.2002 Issuer’s information/explanatory remarks concerning this ad-hoc-announcement: About IntraWare AG: IntraWare AG is one of the leading suppliers of software for Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Business Process Management and Total Quality Management (TQM). The company sets market standards by process-orientation in its solutions as well as the integration of the individual disciplines of Customer Relationship Management and Total Quality Management into a flexible and comprehensive management software. IntraWare solutions enable companies of any size and sector to map out and assign critical codes to processes relevant to CRM and TQM as well as all other company processes and to simulate them prior to their practical application. Business processes integrated into IntraWare CRM and TQM solutions may be efficiently designed and adapted to customer requirements. IntraWare’s complete product range has been web compatible since CeBIT 2001. IntraWare AG with its headquarters in Petersberg near Fulda was founded in 1994 and employs, together with its subsidiaries, a staff of about 130 (as at 31.12.2001). The distribution of software solutions is characterised by a network of about 70 Business Partners focussing on Implementation, Consulting and Application Service Providing (ASP). More than 200,000 product licences have been sold so far. In 2001, IntraWare AG generated group sales of about 8,5 million Euro. IntraWare has been certified according to DIN EN ISO-9001:1994 since 1997 and was successful re-certified in February 2001. Among the companies using IntraWare AG solutions are: CargoLifter AG, Degussa Hüls AG, Dr. August Oetker Foods, Freiberger Brauhaus, Schoellershammer Paper Mill, TNT Logistics, Toshiba Europe, saving banks and cooperative banks as well as many other renowned medium-sized companies. About bäurer AG: Founded in 1980 in Huefingen/Behla, Germany, bäurer AG provides ERP solutions for medium-sized companies on a world-wide basis. The Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software b 2, a company-comprehensive complete solution is focussed on the industries Machinery and Plant Engineering, Appliance Engineering and Automotive Engineering, Metal Processing Industry, Plastics Industry as well as Technical Sales. The software solution is localised for the most important European markets. Beyond this, there exists an Indian division, baeurer Infotech Ltd. (BIL), a joint-venture of bäurer AG and the Indian partner NIRMA Ltd. About 35 world-wide partners are successfully distributing the products. In fiscal 2001, the company’s turnover amounted to Euro 76,4 million. Being listed on the German stock exchange, segment New Market/”Neuer Markt” (WKN 553070) since 2 December 1999, the company has got more than 2,500 installations, thereof 2,000 in Germany. Chairman of the Board is company founder Heinz Bäurer. About TPS GmbH: TPS Labs GmbH were founded in 1997 and belong to the bäurer group since March 2000. TPS Labs are one of the leading suppliers of eCRM-software-solutions for marketing, sales, call center and service. Amongst the cooperation partners of TPS Labs you can find: Mummert & Partner, logica pdv, ifsc, Tria IT Consulting, Sercon and Cognos. Some of TPS Labs’ customers are international big companies like for example: VW, EADS, Hewlett Packard, SWB Enordia, VEAG, Eurofighter, Riva Energy and Technische Werke Ludwigshafen. IntraWare AG: Kirstin Fischer – Investor Relations Brueckenmuehle 93 – D-36100 Petersberg/Germany phone: +49 (0)661/9642-619 – fax: +49 (0)661/964299-619 e-mail: kfischer@intraware.de – http://www.intraware.de ——————————————————————————– WKN: 510450; ISIN: DE0005104509; Index: Listed: Neuer Markt in Frankfurt; Freiverkehr in Berlin, Bremen, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Hannover, München und Stuttgart 210743 Mai 02