LOS ANGELES, CA, March 13, 2001 -- Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:VCSY), a provider of Web commerce solutions, today announced that through Now Solutions, LLC, it has acquired a 60% majority interest in the Renaissance CS® Human Resources and Payroll (“HRIS/PAYROLL”) product division from Ross Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROSS). HRIS/PAYROLL, used by over 200 companies in North America, is a widely supported human resources software system.
For the calendar year ended June 30, 2000, the HRIS/PAYROLL division had revenue of $8.4 million with adjusted EBITDA of $3.3 million.
The 100% acquisition of HRIS/PAYROLL was completed through an asset purchase by Now Solutions, LLC, in consideration for $6.1 million. The purchase price consisted of $5.1 million in cash and a promissory note in the amount of $1 million payable over two years. Vertical Computer Systems owns a 60% stake in Now Solutions, LLC.
Coast Business Credit, a division of Southern Pacific Bank, financed Now Solutions’ acquisition of HRIS/PAYROLL by providing a $5.5 million term loan and a $1.5 million line of credit secured by HRIS/PAYROLL receivables.
The transaction provides an immediate revenue and cash flow source for VCSY, a potential distribution base for VCSY’s products and cost savings through managerial efficiencies between VCSY and HRIS/PAYROLL. VCSY’s management also sees opportunities to add value to the HRIS/PAYROLL system through selective applications of its proprietary Emilyä software.
“This acquisition synergistically fits with VCSY’s current business model. As a result of this acquisition, we are adding the industry-recognized HRIS/PAYROLL system to the expanding technology portfolio that we offer companies worldwide,” commented Richard Wade, VCSY’s President.
Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of Web-based multilingual gateways, developer of proprietary software, and e-commerce solutions. The Company is based in the United States. VCSY's products and services, technology and distribution channels complement each other and are supported by its e-commerce business model, the Home Country Gateway (HCG). Utilizing its growing global network of online HCGs, the Company offers B2B, B2G and B2C solutions through its wide range of accessible resources that specifically cater to the needs and desires of targeted communities around the world. VCSY has also acquired Globalfare.com – a complete online travel information center at www.globalfare.com.
VCSY currently has five HCGs in operation: www.theWorldBridge.com, www.theIndiaBridge.com, www.theUSBridge.com, www.theBrazilBridge.com, www.theChinaBridge.com, and is working to establish other HCG partnerships in addition to www.theKoreaBridge.com. The Company is continuously developing EmilyTM solutions, (www.emilysolutions.com), proprietary XML-based technology providing unique software for e-commerce, information technologies, Web-based data management and process control. VCSY also offers a free, easy and personalized email service for all Web users (www.thepostmaster.net). For more information, visit the Company's Web site at www.vcsy.com.