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15/12/2006
Misys plc Half-Year Trading Statement

Misys plc, the global software and solutions company, today (15 December 2006) issues a trading update for the six months ended 30 November 2006. Misys plc interim results will be announced on 18 January 2007.


16/10/2006
Misys PLC Appoints Mike Lawrie Group Chief Executive

The Board of Misys plc (“Misys” or “the Company”) today (16 October 2006) announces that Mike Lawrie will join the Board as Group Chief Executive with effect from 1 November 2006.  He brings a wealth of IT and software industry expertise to the role and the Board is confident that he is the ideal candidate to drive the Company forward and deliver value for all stakeholders.


02/10/2006
Directorate Change and Trading Update

On 29 September the Independent Committee of the Board of Misys plc (‘Misys’ or ‘the Company’) announced that it had not received any offer for the Company and accordingly had terminated the offer process with immediate effect.


29/09/2006
Announcement from the Independent Committee of the Board - Termination of Offer Process

On 12 September the Independent Committee of the Board of Misys plc (‘Misys’ or ‘the Company’) announced that it had not, at that time, received any proposals which it considered should be put to shareholders, although discussions with various parties were continuing.


12/09/2006
Announcement From The Independent Committee Of The Board

On 25 July 2006, the Independent Committee of the Board of Misys plc (‘Misys’ or ‘The Company’) announced that it had received indicative offers for the Company and had concluded that it was in the best interests of shareholders to allow certain parties access to specific non-public information in order to carry out due diligence.


27/07/2006
Misys plc Preliminary Results for the Year Ended 31 May 2006

Misys plc (“Misys”), the global software company, today 27 July 2006 announces its preliminary results for the year ended 31 May 2006.


25/07/2006
Announcement From The Independent Committee Of The Board

On 14 June 2006, the Independent Committee of the Board of Misys plc (“Misys” or the “Company”) announced that it had authorised certain members of the senior management team, on a non-exclusive basis, to explore the possibility of making an offer for Misys.


18/07/2006
Disposal Of Apollo Asset Management Business

Misys plc today (18 July 2006)  announces the disposal of its Apollo asset management business to Atos Euronext Market Solutions.  Gross assets disposed of in this transaction amount to €2.4m.  Apollo, based in France, provides asset / portfolio management applications.  This completes the disposal of Misys’s businesses in the asset management sector.


21/06/2006
Trading update for the full year ended 31 May 2006

A conference call for analysts and investors will be held at 8.30am today. Details of the call can be found at the end of this trading update. Misys plc preliminary results will be announced on 27 July 2006.


14/06/2006
Announcement From The Independent Committee Of The Board

On 9 June 2006, Misys plc ("Misys") confirmed that it had received a request from certain members of the senior management team to explore the possibility of making an offer for Misys.  An Independent Committee of the Board, comprising all of the non-executive directors and chaired by Sir Dominic Cadbury, has been formed to consider the request.


09/06/2006
MISYS plc - Statement re: Share Price Movement

Misys plc (“Misys”) notes the recent movement in its share price.  The Board of Misys confirms that it has received a request from certain members of the senior management team to explore the possibility of making an offer for Misys.  An Independent Committee of the Board has been established to consider this request.  No offer has been received and one may or may not be forthcoming.  No price has been discussed.


05/05/2006
Misys plc completes sale of Misys General Insurance to Montagu Private Equity

Misys plc announces today (5 May 2006) the completion of the sale of its general insurance broking systems business, Misys General Insurance, to Montagu Private Equity Limited, in line with the company's announcement on 29 March 2006.


20/04/2006
STATEMENT RE CEO, MISYS BANKING SYSTEMS

Misys plc, the global software and solutions provider, announces today (20 April, 2006) that Steve Vaughan, CEO, Misys Banking Systems, is to leave the company by mutual agreement, with immediate effect.


30/03/2006
Misys terminates Sesame disposal process

Misys plc announces today (30 March 2006) that it has terminated discussions with potential purchasers of Sesame, its subsidiary that provides support services to UK financial advisers. The Board has concluded that it is not possible to achieve a sale price for Sesame that reflects good value for the business in relation to its asset value and long-term prospects. Consequently, the Board believes that it is not in shareholders’ interests to proceed with a sale at this time.


29/03/2006
Misys plc to sell Misys General Insurance to Montagu Private Equity

Misys plc announces today (29 March 2006) that it has agreed to sell its general insurance broking systems business, Misys General Insurance (‘MGI’), to Montagu Private Equity Limited. The gross proceeds from the sale will be approximately £182 million and will be satisfied entirely in cash on completion.  Completion is expected to take place within the next three months, subject to consent from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to the change of control and other customary closing conditions. Misys intends to use the proceeds from this transaction initially to repay existing company debt.


26/03/2006
Misys Plc confirms Sir Dominic Cadbury as Chairman

Misys plc, the global software and solutions company, announces today, 22 March 2006, that its Board has confirmed Sir Dominic Cadbury as Chairman on a permanent basis. Sir Dominic has been fulfilling the role on an interim basis since November 2005.


07/03/2006
Misys plc Appointment of Steve Vaughan, Chief Executive, Misys Banking Systems

Misys plc, the global software and solutions company, announces today (7 March 2006) that Steve Vaughan has been appointed Chief Executive of Misys Banking Systems, the banking division of Misys plc and a leading supplier of banking software.  Mr Vaughan will take up the position with effect from 20 March 2006 and will also assume additional responsibility as CEO of the newly created Core Banking business unit within Misys Banking Systems.  Mr Vaughan, aged 45, will report to Kevin Lomax, Chief Executive, Misys plc.


14/02/2006
Misys Banking Systems acquires INTESIO, strengthening its multi-channel retail banking offering

Misys plc announces today (14 February 2006) that Misys Banking Systems has acquired INTESIO GmbH, the specialist multi-channel banking solutions company, for €10million in cash.


01/02/2006
Misys Healthcare Systems Acquires Payerpath Inc.

Web-based electronic processing solutions to complement Misys’ existing offerings


26/01/2006
Misys plc interim results for the six months ended 30 November 2005

Misys plc (“Misys”), one of the world’s leading global software providers, today (26 January 2006) announces its interim results for the six months ended 30 November 2005.