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Nemetschek SE acquires Design Data, a leading US provider of BIM 3D modeling software for steel structures - Seite 2

expertise in concrete construction. As a solution provider for steel and
concrete, Nemetschek rounds off its competence as a multi-material
provider, and can make even better use of its growth potential in the
growing BIM market.

The Nemetschek Group simultaneously reinforces its international market
presence especially in North America, the key market for Design Data with
around 80% of their revenues. Design Data, in turn, will profit from
Nemetschek's strong presence in Europe, where Nemetschek already has
established a leading market position with its engineering solutions for
concrete construction. This market coverage in Europe is an ideal basis for
future growth of Design Data in that region. "Design Data fits perfectly
into the strategy of the Nemetschek Group. The acquisition accelerates our
internationalization, especially in the USA, and reinforces our market
position as an Open BIM provider in the building process," says Patrik
Heider, Spokesman and CFOO of the Nemetschek Group.

"For our company, the acquisition means accelerated growth into
international markets," said Damon Scaggs, president of Design Data. "For
our customers, it allows them to continue to use the leading software in
the structural steel detailing industry, while now benefitting from
increased integration with Nemetschek's software solutions throughout the
BIM process. SDS/2 seamlessly plugs into Nemetschek's architectural and
design offerings, while providing their customers access to Design Data's
longstanding manufacturing expertise."

The purchase price for 100% of the shares amounts to about US $46.4 million
(cash-/debt-free). This is supplemented by an earn-out component, which is
linked to the increase in revenue and to profitability in the financial
year of 2018. According to today's perspective, an earn-out payment
amounting to US $2.5 million is forecast. The financing of the purchase
price is provided by taking out of a loan in the amount of US $42 million
and also by using the company's own capital resources. The acquisition is
expected to be closed by the beginning of August 2016.


For further information on the company, please contact:

Nemetschek Group
Stefanie Zimmermann
Investor Relations
[phone]
[e-mail]

About the Nemetschek Group
The Nemetschek Group, Munich, is a globally leading software provider for
the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry. With its 12
brands, the Nemetschek Group now serves around 2.1 million users in 142
countries from more than 50 locations worldwide. Founded in 1963 by
Professor Georg Nemetschek, the company focuses on innovations such as Open
Building Information Modeling (Open BIM) for the AEC market of tomorrow.
Publicly listed since 1999 and quoted on the TecDAX, the company achieved
revenue in the amount of EUR 285.3 million and an EBITDA of EUR 69.5
million in 2015.


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Language: English
Company: Nemetschek SE
Konrad-Zuse-Platz 1
81829 München
Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.nemetschek.com
ISIN: DE0006452907
WKN: 645290
Indices: TecDAX
Listed: Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated
Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Munich,
Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange


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