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Constellation Software Inc.: Constellation Software Inc. Acquires Global Software Corporation

^{Published on 2009-01-14 14:22:59, Last Modified on 2009-01-14 14:23:53 - Market Wire}
 

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 14, 2009) - Constellation Software Inc. ("Constellation") (TSX:CSU) announced today that it has completed, through its wholly-owned subsidiary N. Harris Computer Corporation ("Harris"), the acquisition of Global Software Corporation ("Global"). Global is a leading provider of law enforcement records management (RMS), computer aided dispatch (CAD) and jail management (JMS) software solutions to the public safety market.

Harris CEO Jeff Bender stated, "We are pleased to add Global Software to the Harris family of solutions. We will continue to build on Global's strong, well established customer base and flagship product line."

Global President Phil Sisk stated, "We are very pleased to announce this acquisition by Harris. Global now has access to the resources to expand our product offering and customer base. Their expertise in software, specifically the government market, will help us achieve our full potential."

As a result of the acquisition, Global Software Corporation and its software products are now part of the Harris portfolio of solutions. Global will operate as a business unit of Harris and will continue to sell, develop, enhance, support and service all solutions from their current offices in Oklahoma City, OK.

About Constellation:

Constellation's common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "CSU". Constellation Software is an international provider of market leading software and services to a number of industries across both the public and private sectors. Constellation acquires, manages and builds vertical market software businesses that provide mission-critical software solutions to address the specific needs of its customers in those industries.

About Harris:

Harris is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Constellation and is a leading provider of financial management and Customer Information Systems (CIS) software solutions. Since 1976, Harris has focused on providing feature-rich and robust turnkey solutions to all levels of local government, public power and water entities as well as school districts throughout North America. Harris' focus is on creating long-term relationships with our customers and ensuring that we meet the changing needs of our customers over time. For further information on Harris Computer Systems, please visit our website at [ http://www.harriscomputer.com ], or call 888-847-7747.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements herein may be "forward looking" statements that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Constellation or the industry to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These statements reflect current assumptions and expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date hereof. Forward looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to vary significantly from the results discussed in the forward looking statements. These forward looking statements are made as of the date hereof and Constellation assumes no obligation to update any forward looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances.