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Acquisition Combines Two Industry Leaders Resulting in One of the
Most Comprehensive Global Supply Chain Management Offerings
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Strengthens JDA Market Position with More Than 6,000 Customers,
Offering Unparalleled Supply Chain Optimization Solutions Spanning
From the Global Manufacturer to Consumer
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Combined Company Has Annual Revenues of $635 Million From
Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Retail and Services Industries
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Near-Term Financial Synergies of Approximately $20 Million
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Expands JDA’s Addressable Market to
Include Discrete Manufacturers
JDA®
Software Group Inc. (NASDAQ:JDAS) and i2 Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITWO)
today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement for JDA
Software to acquire i2 Technologies, Inc., a leading global provider of
supply chain solutions, for an enterprise value of approximately $346
million in cash. The combination of the two companies creates a global
leader in the supply chain planning and optimization market. On a
pro-forma trailing 12-month basis, the combined company has annual
revenues of $635 million, including nearly $300 million of annual
maintenance and recurring subscription fees.
According to JDA Chief Executive Officer Hamish Brewer, the i2
acquisition completes the picture for JDA in the supply chain planning
and optimization market.
“By acquiring i2 we double our addressable
market in manufacturing to include discrete manufacturing, complementing
our current market leadership in process manufacturing and strengthening
our retail and transportation management presence. A major player in the
supply chain space for more than 20 years, i2’s
world-class customers and employees are the perfect match for JDA. With
the experience gained from the successful acquisition of Manugistics in
2006, the addition of i2 is comparatively an incremental and logical
step for JDA,” commented Brewer. “We
are confident in our abilities to execute and deliver on projected
synergies creating significant incremental shareholder value.”
“In an industry that continues to
consolidate, scale matters. In that regard, the combination of these two
companies will create one of the world’s
strongest, best-of-breed software solution providers focused on the
global supply chain,” commented Dr.
Pallab Chatterjee, i2 Chief Executive Officer. “The
combination of i2 and JDA increases the opportunity for expanded
expertise, accelerated innovation and even greater value delivery
through the joining of some of the best solutions and brightest minds in
the industry.”
Snapshot of Combined Company
By combining JDA and i2, the resulting company will have significantly
improved operating leverage and a strong financial position. The
near-term cost synergies identified in operations, general,
administrative and infrastructure resulting from this combination are
expected to produce annual cost savings of approximately $20 million. As
a result of the pending Merger, i2 is withdrawing its previously
provided outlook for third quarter 2008.
“In order to avoid equity dilution and
maximize our shareholder value, JDA will finance the acquisition using
debt. Credit Suisse and Wachovia will be financing the deal,”
commented Kristen Magnuson, JDA’s
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “Consistent
with our strategy after the Manugistics acquisition, we will use our
significantly expanded cash flow from operations to de-lever as quickly
as possible.”
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($ in Millions)
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JDAS
TTM ended
June 30, 2008
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ITWO
TTM ended
June 30, 2008
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Combined
Company
(Before Synergies)
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Revenues:
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Software
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$
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73.6
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$
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47.1
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$
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120.7
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Maintenance
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183.2
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88.1
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271.3
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Product Revenues
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256.8
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135.2
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392.0
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Service Revenues
|
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121.0
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121.8
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242.8
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Total Revenues
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$
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377.8
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$
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257.0
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$
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634.8
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Operating Income
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$
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44.6
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$
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105.8
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$
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150.4
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Net Income
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$
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24.7
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$
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96.0
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$
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120.7
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Adjusted EBITDA (1)
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$
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90.5
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$
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45.8
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$
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136.3
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Cash Flow from Operations
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$
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88.3
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$
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31.7
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$
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120.0
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Employees
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1,711
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1,309
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3,020
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Customers
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5,700+
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400+
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6,000+
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(1) See attached reconciliation of
Non-GAAP measures of Performance.
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Terms of the Transaction
Under the terms of the merger agreement, each issued and outstanding
share of i2’s common stock will be converted
into the right to receive $14.86 per share in cash and each issued and
outstanding share of i2’s Series B
Convertible Preferred Stock will be converted into the right to receive
$1,095.3679 per share in cash plus all accrued and unpaid dividends (the “Merger”).
In addition, upon consummation of the Merger the vesting of each
outstanding option and restricted stock award for common stock of i2
will accelerate in full and the holders of such equity awards will be
entitled to receive $14.86 per share less the exercise price of such
equity awards, if any.
The following table summarizes the estimated cash to be expended to
acquire i2 excluding direct costs of the acquisition:
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In millions
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Cash paid to common equity holders
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$
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343
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Cash paid to convertible preferred holders
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118
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Total equity payments
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461
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Cash paid to retire convertible debt
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107
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Total cash to equity holders and to retire debt
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568
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Less estimated assumed cash balances
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(222)
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Enterprise value
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$
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346
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Direct costs of the acquisition are currently estimated to be $45
million and include OID and debt issuance costs, investment banker fees,
legal costs and change-in-control payments.
Consummation of the Merger, which is expected to close in fourth quarter
2008, is subject to several closing conditions, including the approval
and adoption of the merger agreement by i2’s
stockholders, the amendment of i2’s
convertible note indenture, expiration or termination of the applicable
Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting periods and regulatory and other customary
conditions. It will also be necessary to complete JDA’s
debt financing arrangements prior to completing the proposed Merger.
There can be no assurance that the Merger will be consummated. If i2 or
JDA terminates the transaction under certain circumstances, i2 will be
required to pay JDA a non-refundable termination fee of $15 million or
JDA will be required to pay i2 a non-refundable termination fee of $20
million.
Debt Financing Arrangements
Concurrent with the execution of the merger agreement, JDA received
commitments from Credit Suisse and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC,
Wachovia Bank, National Association and Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC to
provide up to $450 million of debt financing to complete the i2
acquisition, including $425 million in term loans and a $25 million
revolving credit facility on customary terms and conditions.
JDA will use the debt financing, net of issuance costs, together with
the companies’ combined cash balances at
closing, to fund the cash obligations under the merger agreement and
related transaction expenses, to repay i2’s
convertible debt, to refinance JDA’s
existing debt and revolving credit facilities and to provide cash for
the combined companies’ ongoing working
capital and general corporate needs.
Voting Agreements
JDA has entered into voting agreements with certain directors and
executive officers of i2 and with a significant stockholder of i2,
pursuant to which such signatories have agreed to vote in favor of the
Merger agreement and against any other proposal or offer to acquire i2.
The voting agreements apply to all shares of i2 common stock and Series
B Convertible Preferred Stock held by the signatories at the record date
for the relevant i2 stockholder meeting. The voting agreements restrict
the transfer of shares by the signatories, except under certain limited
conditions.
Consent and Conversion Agreements
Concurrent with the execution of the merger agreement, i2 entered into a
Consent and Conversion Agreement (“Conversion
Agreement”) with Highbridge International
LLC (“Highbridge”)
as the holder of a majority or more of its outstanding 5% Senior
Convertible Notes (“Notes”)
due 2015. In return for i2’s agreement to
pay Highbridge a payment of $86.9565 per $1,000 principal amount of
Notes (“Consent Premium”),
Highbridge has agreed as of the effective time of the Merger, to waive
the application of and amend the indenture for the Notes to remove
certain covenants and further to convert the Notes at, or within 30
trading days of, the effective time of the merger into cash as provided
in the indenture, together with a make whole premium, as provided in the
indenture as well as interest through the date of conversion. One-third
of the Consent Premium due to Highbridge will be paid by i2 prior to
August 13, 2008, with such amount being non-refundable, and the balance
will be payable at the effective time of the Merger. Pursuant to the
Conversion Agreement, Highbridge also agreed to convey its warrants to
i2 as of the effective time of the Merger pursuant to the terms of the
warrant agreement. The merger agreement obligates i2 to offer similar
arrangements to all holders of the Notes to be effective as of the
effective time of the Merger.
Consent Agreement with Thoma Cressey Bravo Funds
Concurrent with the execution of the Merger Agreement, we also entered
into a Consent and Agreement (the “Consent
Agreement”) with Thoma Cressey Bravo Funds,
as the holders of our Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series
B Stock”) to among other things, agree to
the terms and conditions of a Certificate of Amendment to the
Certificate of Designations for the Series B Stock to be filed and
effective in connection with the closing of the Merger (the “Certificate
of Amendment”). The Certificate of Amendment
provides for the accrual of cash dividends payable to the holders of the
Series B Stock at an annual rate of 12% compounding quarterly during any
period after September 6, 2013 if we are unable to redeem the Series B
Stock as a result of a prohibition under the debt financing arrangements
(the “Dividend”).
This accrued but unpaid Dividend is payable upon the redemption of the
Series B Stock. This obligation to accrue the Dividend terminates on
September 6, 2017 after which time we will be unconditionally obligated
to redeem the Series B Stock upon the request of the holders of such
stock.
Citi acted as exclusive financial advisor to JDA and DLA Piper US LLP
acted as JDA’s legal counsel. J.P. Morgan
Securities Inc. acted as exclusive financial advisor to i2 and Munsch
Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. acted as i2’s
legal counsel.
Investor Conference Call and Webcast Information for Today’s
Announcements
JDA Software Group, Inc. will host an investor conference call and
webcast today, August 11, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time to discuss the
pending acquisition of i2 Technologies. To hear the audio portion of the
call and for investor question and answers at the end, dial (888)
434-3293 (United States/Canada) or (706) 634-5126 (International) and
ask the operator for the “JDA Software Group
to Acquire i2 Technologies Investor Conference Call.”
To view the webcast of the call, go to the following web page 10 minutes
prior to the time of the conference call: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/jda/join.
-- using Meeting ID: 7DNQQG and Entry Code: 9W7673. The conference call
recording will be available for replay two hours after the call’s
completion. To access the recording, dial (800) 642-1687 (United
States/Canada) or (706) 645-9291 (International) Conference ID 59781212.
A replay of the webcast including audio will be posted on JDA’s
website at http://www.jda.com/i2-acquisition.asp
after 1:00 p.m. Eastern time on August 11, 2008.
About i2 Technologies, Inc. (Pre Acquisition)
Throughout its 20-year history of innovation and value delivery, i2 has
dedicated itself to building successful customer partnerships. As a
full-service supply chain company, i2 is uniquely positioned to help its
clients achieve world-class business results through a combination of
consulting, technology, and managed services. i2 solutions are pervasive
in a wide cross-section of industries; 21 of the AMR Research Top 25
Global Supply Chains belong to i2 customers. Learn more at www.i2.com.
About JDA Software Group, Inc. (Pre Acquisition)
JDA®
Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:JDAS) is focused on helping companies
realize real supply chain and revenue management results –
fast. JDA Software delivers integrated merchandising as well as supply
chain and revenue management planning, execution, and optimization
solutions for the consumer-driven supply chain and services
industries. Through its industry leading solutions,
leading manufacturers, distributors, retailers and services companies
around the world are growing their businesses with
greater predictability and more profitably. For more information on JDA
Software, visit www.jda.com or contact
us at info@jda.com or
call +1.800.479.7382.
“Safe
Harbor”
Statement under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are made in
reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements contained
herein include statements about the consummation of the pending merger
of JDA Software Group, Inc. (“JDA”)
and i2 Technologies, Inc. (“i2”),
future financial and operating results of the combined company and
benefits of the pending merger. Factors that could cause actual results
to differ materially from those described herein include: (a) JDA’s
ability to leverage the i2 products to enable it to further expand its
position in the supply chain market; (b) JDA’s
ability to successfully integrate and market the i2 products; (c) JDA’s
and i2’s ability to obtain regulatory
approvals; and (d) JDA’s and i2’s
assumptions regarding the future financial and operating results of the
combined company if JDA and i2 successfully complete the merger.
Additional information relating to the uncertainty affecting the
businesses of JDA and i2 as well as certain risk associated with the
pending merger between JDA and i2 are contained in the respective
filings with the SEC, including the Proxy Statement referred to below.
Neither JDA nor i2 is under any obligation to (and expressly disclaims
any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
In addition to the specific risks identified in the preceding paragraph,
mergers involve a number of special risks, including diversion of
management’s attention to the assimilation
of the technology and personnel of acquired businesses, costs related to
the merger, the integration of acquired products, technologies and
employees into JDA’s business and product
offerings, and the risk that the merger is not consummated. Achieving
the anticipated benefits of the pending merger will depend, in part,
upon whether the integration of the acquired products, technology, or
employees is accomplished in an efficient and effective manner, and
there can be no assurance that this will occur. The difficulties of such
integration may be increased by the necessity of coordinating
geographically disparate organizations, the complexity of the
technologies being integrated, and the necessity of integrating
personnel with disparate business backgrounds and combining different
corporate cultures. The inability of management to successfully
integrate the business of the two companies, and any related diversion
of management’s attention, could have a
material adverse effect on the combined company’s
business, operating results and financial condition.
Caution Required by Certain SEC Rules
In connection with the proposed transaction, i2 has agreed to file with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”)
and mail to its stockholders a Proxy Statement soliciting approval for
the proposed transaction. The Proxy Statement will contain important
information about the proposed transaction and related matters. INVESTORS
AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER
DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY
BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE
PROPOSED TRANSACTION. The Proxy Statement will be mailed to the
stockholders of i2. Investors and security holders may obtain free
copies of this document (when it is available) and other documents filed
with the SEC at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov.
In addition, investors and security holders may obtain free copies of
the documents filed with the SEC by going to i2’s
Investor Relations page on its corporate website at www.i2.com/investor
or by directing a request to i2 at One i2 Place, 11701 Luna Road,
Dallas, Texas, 75234, Attention: Investor Relations (telephone:
469-357-1000).
i2, and its respective directors and executive officers, may be deemed
to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders
of i2 in connection with the transaction described herein. Information
regarding the special interests of i2’s
directors and executive officers will be included in the Proxy Statement
described above. Additional information regarding these directors and
executive officers is also set forth in i2’s
proxy statement for its 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was
filed with the SEC on April 28, 2008 and Annual Report on Form 10-K
filed with the SEC on March 17, 2008. These documents are available free
of charge at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov.
i2’s filings are available free of charge on
i2’s corporate website at www.i2.com/investor
on its investor relations page or by telephone as listed below.
JDA may be deemed to have participated in the solicitation of proxies
from the stockholders of i2 in favor of the proposed transaction
described herein. Information regarding JDA’s
directors and executive officers is set forth in JDA’s
proxy statement for its 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was
filed with the SEC on April 11, 2008 and Annual Report on Form 10-K
filed with the SEC on March 14, 2008. These documents are available free
of charge at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov.
JDA’s filings are available free of charge
on JDA’s corporate website at www.jda.com
on its investor relations page or by telephone as listed below.
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NON-GAAP MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE
(in millions)
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JDAS
(TTM Ended June 30, 2008)
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ITWO
(TTM Ended June 30, 2008
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Combined
Company (Before Synergies)
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Non-GAAP Operating Income and Adjusted EBITDA
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Operating Income (GAAP BASIS)
|
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$
|
44.6
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$
|
105.8
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$
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150.4
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Adjustments for non-GAAP measures of performance:
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Add back amortization of software technology
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6.0
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--
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6.0
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Add back amortization of intangibles
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20.1
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.1
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20.2
|
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Add back restructuring charges and adjustments to
acquisition-related reserves
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3.5
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4.0
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7.5
|
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Add back stock-based compensation
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|
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6.5
|
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10.9
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17.4
|
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Less gain on intellectual property settlement, net
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--
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(79.0)
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(79.0)
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Adjusted non-GAAP Operating Income
|
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80.7
|
|
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41.8
|
|
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122.5
|
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|
|
|
|
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Add back depreciation
|
|
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9.8
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4.0
|
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13.8
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|
|
|
|
|
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Adjusted EBITDA (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation
and amortization)
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$
|
90.5
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$
|
45.8
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$
|
136.3
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JDA Investor Relations Contact:
Kristen Magnuson, EVP/CFO,
480-308-3000
kristen.magnuson@jda.com
or
JDA
Public Relations Contact:
Karen K. Walker, 512-474-2046
Director,
Corporate Communications
karen.walker@jda.com
or
i2
Public Relations Contact
Beth Elkin, 469-357-4225
Sr.
Director, Corporate Communications
Beth_Elkin@i2.com
or
i2
Investor Relations Contact
Tom Ward, 469-357-3854
Director,
Investor Relations
Tom_Ward@i2.com