Thursday, April 5, 2007— Earlier today, Germany-based Software AG, Europe’s largest systems software and service oriented architecture (SOA) provider, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire webMethods for $546 million in cash. 

GXS is excited to work with Software AG as they represent a major global player in software infrastructure technology and will provide a substantial boost to the presence and position of webMethods Fabric™.  webMethods Fabric is an important component of GXS Trading Grid® and the GXS Enterprise Gateway product families. In the acquisition announcement, Software AG praised the fully owned and leading BPM, BAM and SOA capabilities provided by webMethods.  

The announcement is positive for GXS and our customers in several important ways:

• Ensures a long-term investment roadmap for webMethods Fabric technology which is an important component of the GXS integration services platform, GXS Trading Grid®, and embedded within our high-performance integration software solution, GXS Enterprise Gateway;
• Reinforces a long-term investment thesis many GXS Enterprise System customers may consider when choosing to upgrade to GXS Enterprise Gateway;
• Provides a growth catalyst for GXS Enterprise Gateway, especially in Europe. We will be offering a high-performance B2B-focused solution, embedding the technology of a Germany-based company and enhancing customer acceptance against European pure-plays, such as Seeburger and Axway.

We will provide additional details about the acquisition when finalized, which is expected towards the end of June 2007. Customers can send questions or comments at anytime to directly to Brian Greenberg, global product manager for GXS Enterprise Gateway solutions, at brian.greenberg@gxs.com.

GXS is a leading global provider of B2B e-commerce solutions that simplify and enhance business process integration, synchronization and collaboration among trading partners.  Organizations worldwide, including 75 percent of the Fortune 500, leverage the GXS Trading Grid® to extend supply networks, optimize product launches, automate warehouse receiving, manage electronic payments and gain supply chain visibility.  With an unmatched global presence, proven trading partner management and B2B outsourcing services, GXS’ on-demand solutions maximize the benefits of integration for businesses.   

Based in Gaithersburg, Md., GXS’ extensive global network serves customers throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions.  GXS can be found on the Web at www.gxs.com.