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Software AG: THE SCHEER GROUP ACQUIRES IDS SCHEER CONSULTING - SOFTWARE AG'S SAP-BASED BUSINESS IN THE GERMAN SPEAKING REGION (DACH) - Seite 2

location, not least reflected in the very close cooperation of the
companies within the German Federal Government initiated Software Cluster.

The Scheer Group founder Prof. Dr. August-Wilhelm Scheer on the purchase of
the new company: "I am convinced that together with the experienced staff
of IDS Scheer Consulting we can align the company on sustainable
profitability. I look forward to working with colleagues that I learned to
know and appreciate during our time in IDS Scheer AG. Customers of IDS
Scheer Consulting can rely on excellent project work. Those who use the
ARIS software tool, which is based on the method of the same name that I
developed, will continue to receive comprehensive and quality service in
this new environment."

The Scheer Group CEO Rudolf Keul sees the extension of the Scheer Group
network of companies as an important step in regards to its strategic
development: "The Scheer Group connects companies with a clear product
focus with those who have a wide range of expertise in the consulting
business. With around 500 new colleagues, we will reach a size that allows
us, both in the German-speaking countries as well as in neighboring
countries, to develop a much broader market."

Karl-Heinz Streibich, CEO of Software AG emphasizes: "This transaction will
strengthen Germany as a sustainable IT location in the field of digital
technologies. We are committed to our role as spokespeople in the Software
Cluster and will drive the development of the cluster together with the
Scheer Group as part of our expanded strategic partnership. That is why
this step, which also represents the completion of our consolidation
activities in the SAP consulting business, is a true win-win situation for
both companies and for Germany."

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Note:
Software AG and the Scheer Group GmbH cordially invite local journalists to
a press conference which will be held today on April 1st, 2014, at 12:30
(CET) in the Scheer Tower on the North Campus of the University of
Saarbrucken.

For national media representatives who are unable to attend the conference,
there will be a joint conference call in German at 14:00 (CET). The access
number for all participants is
+49 69/2222 10638. The participant code is 8292056.

About Software AG

Software AG (Frankfurt TecDAX: SOW) helps organizations achieve their
business objectives faster. The company's big data, integration and
business process technologies enable customers to drive operational
efficiency, modernize their systems and optimize processes for smarter