

Constellation Software Inc. acquires
Computer Solutions, Inc.
Deerfield, IL – February 17, 2010 - Friedman Corporation, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (“Constellation”) (TSX:
CSU) announced it has acquired Computer Solutions, Inc (CSI).
CSI offers
order management and eCommerce software
for the
IBM iSeries including order entry,
order processing and fulfillment, customer service, warehousing, accounting,
and manifesting.
As a result of the
purchase, CSI will become part of Constellation’s Friedman Operating Group,
and will continue to operate as an independent division of Friedman. CSI
will continue to sell, develop and enhance their order management software
and continue to provide the highest standard of support and service to CSI
customers.
Eric Herrmann, Chief
Financial Officer of the Friedman Operating group commented, “The
acquisition of CSI is an ideal match for the Friedman Operating Group. CSI
has a longstanding and loyal customer base primarily located in the domestic
United Sates. We have now extended our reach into the Multi-Channel Merchant
and Direct-to-Consumer markets with an established partner. CSI’s expertise
in the order management and fulfillment markets will be a wonderful
compliment to Friedman’s existing business.”
Ernest
Smith, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for CSI stated, “This was an
extremely positive acquisition for CSI’s customers and employees. It
reinforces our company’s commitment to the IBM iSeries platform and our
product suite while provides CSI with the additional stability and strength
of partnering with a much larger enterprise.”
About
Friedman:
Friedman
Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Constellation Software. Friedman Corporation develops
enterprise computing solutions for the discrete to-order manufacturer.
Friedman's advanced multi-platform technology and modular application design
support customized enterprise-wide solutions to meet the unique requirements
of the discrete to order manufacturer. Friedman's integrated single
database architecture supplies the foundation for the manufacturer's
e-business, remote dealer systems, and distribution chain.
For further information on Friedman Corporation, please visit their website
at
www.friedmancorp.com .
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