RE: INFOR purchases MAPICS!!!

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Dear MAPICS Customer,

I am excited to share with you that MAPICS has announced a definitive agreement 
to be acquired by Infor Global Solutions. Infor is a privately held, provider 
of enterprise business solutions to select manufacturing and distribution 
industries. Inforâs acquisition of MAPICS results in one of the largest 
global providers exclusively focused on delivering world-class ERP and Supply 
Chain solutions to the manufacturing and distribution industries. MAPICSâ 
solid base of about 4,500 customers and team of dedicated professionals will 
strengthen Inforâs position in the manufacturing sector. There are numerous 
benefits to our customers:

ô Commitment to your industry: Inforâs vision is to drive global 
leadership in the manufacturing and distribution industries by assembling 
enterprise class solutions with best of breed functionality and professionals 
with deep vertical market expertise. Inforâs solutions address the 
essentialchallenges that are specific to your industry.
ô Stability, long-term investment and growth: The combined company will have 
over 17,500
customers in over 70 countries. We believe that Inforâs financial backing, 
extensive resources,
and ability to meet the needs of global manufacturers are beneficial to our 
customers and their
future growth.
ô Access to global resources: The manufacturing industry is becoming 
increasingly global in
nature, with businesses of all sizes expanding internationally. Infor and 
MAPICS have the
products, experience, and local resources to support customersâ operations 
anywhere in the
world. Inforâs CEO has committed to continue to support the current product 
lines of MAPICS and to leverage synergies between our solutions wherever 
possible to enhance the benefits we are able to provide. Infor understands the 
critical role that MAPICS plays in running your business, and assures you that 
in all cases, Infor will work hard to protect and enhance the value of your 
investments in MAPICSâ products and technology.

Although we have signed a definitive agreement, there is still a period of 
about 90-120 days before the transaction closes. During this period, we will 
develop a transition plan that details our product roadmap and overall company 
direction. We will communicate with you regularly during this transition and 
answer your questions as the plan develops. In the meantime, we will remain 
focused on completing current projects and continuing to provide exceptional 
service and support.

I am sure you can appreciate we have much work to do over the next several 
months until the
acquisition closes and we transition to Infor Global Solutions. I hope you will 
attend our annual MPower 2005 International MAPICS Customer Conference in 
Orlando on May 22-25, 2005. At this conference you will meet the Infor 
executive team, preview the combined 36-month product roadmap and learn more 
about Inforâs long-term plan. We are excited about the future and hope you 
are as well.

For your convenience, following is a link to the press release:
http://www.mapics.com/company/PressRoom/05releases/pr-050127.asp.

Sincerely,
Dick Cook
President & CEO
MAPICS, Inc.
1000 Windward Concourse Parkway, Suite 100 Alpharetta, Georgia 30005 Phone 
678.319.8000 Fax 678.319.8368 www.mapics.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Marlene Fumia 
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 1:29 PM
To: MAPICS ERP System Discussion
Subject: RE: INFOR purchases MAPICS!!!

For your convenience, I am sending the customer letter sent out this
morning.

 Marlene Fumia| Customer Care Director| MAPICS Inc. | Office:
585-723-3810|Cell: 585-750-5445 | |marlene.fumia@xxxxxxxxxx |Creating
World-Class Manufacturers |

 

Mark your calendars, MPower 2005 Wyndham Palace Resort, Orlando, FL 

Sunday, May 22nd - Wednesday, May 25th

Call for Presentations is now open, please go to 
http://mpower.mapics.com/cfp.asp <http://mpower.mapics.com/cfp.asp>  

Stay tuned for more information  www.mapics.com <http://www.mapics.com/>


 

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-----Original Message-----
From: Eric A. Wolf [mailto:eric_a_wolf@xxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 1:17 PM
To: MAPICS ERP System Discussion
Subject: Re: INFOR purchases MAPICS!!!

 

Saw that happening about a year ago...Now MAPICS may be going the way of

JDE/PeopleSoft/Oracle...

 

Eric

 

This year's conference will be soooo exciting...

 

 

----- Original Message ----- 

From: <ram.mulukutla@xxxxxxxxxxxx>

To: <mapics-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>

Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 10:05 AM

Subject: INFOR purchases MAPICS!!!

 

 

> Hi Everyone,

>

> Infor Global Solutions is purchasing Mapics for $12.75 a share!!!
Please

> see www.infor.com <http://www.infor.com/>  for details on the
purchase.

>

> Thanks,

>

> Ram Mulukutla

>

>

>

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