LEAF Selects Lawson M3 10.1
Industry-specific functionality will support leading European candy company with global consolidation
London, UK, Feb. 15, 2011
– Lawson Software, a global vendor of enterprise resource planning
(ERP) software, today announced that LEAF International, a large
European candy company, licensed the current version of the Lawson M3
Enterprise Management System 10.1. LEAF selected the Lawson ERP system
to help support its operating and business initiatives. The contract was
signed during Lawson’s third quarter of fiscal year 2011, which ends
February 28, 2011.
LEAF International is a leader in candy, pastilles and chewing gum in the Nordics, the Netherlands, Belgium and Italy. In total LEAF products are sold in more than 50 countries worldwide, among them strong heritage brands such as Läkerol, Red Band, Sportlife, Malaco, Jenkki, Saila, Ahlgren bilar, Venco and Sperlari. The company has 2,500 employees and 11 production sites in Holland, Belgium, Sweden, Slovakia, Denmark, Finland and Italy.
“We chose Lawson because we felt a great cultural fit between our organizations and we are convinced that the industry-specific features and numerous enhancements of Lawson M3 10.1 will meet our industry-specific requirements and help us to realize our IT strategy in the short and long term,” said Danko Maras, CFO, for LEAF.“ In our evaluation process Lawson has shown to us with strong customer references in the food industry that they know the food and beverage industry and have a deep understanding of industry best practices and the need for industry-specific functionality.”
Lawson M3 10.1, the latest version of the enterprise management system, has been released in spring 2010 and includes specific features to help food and beverage manufacturing and distribution companies efficiently plan their supply chain resources and reduce the time, cost and risks associated with bringing their products to market. The Lawson Smart Office user interface is designed to help customers enhance user productivity. It allows users to personalize their information workplace and bring together enterprise applications, business intelligence, desktop tools and group collaboration.
“LEAF’s decision to implement Lawson M3 10.1 is a commitment to our ability to deliver food companies flexible and comprehensive solutions that support their business objectives now and for the future. More than 400 food and beverage customers are using currently proven solutions from Lawson and we are proud to welcome LEAF as an important new customer. We are looking forward to continuing our relationship with LEAF to help it to further improve its competitive edge,” said Frédéric Champalbert, general manager Food & Beverage industries for Lawson.
About Lawson Software
Lawson Software is a global provider of enterprise software. We provide business application software, maintenance and consulting to customers primarily in specific services, trade and manufacturing/distribution industries. We specialize in and target specific industries including healthcare, services, public sector, equipment service management & rental, manufacturing & distribution and consumer products industries. Our software solutions include Enterprise Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Business Intelligence, Asset Management, Enterprise Performance Management, Supply Chain Management, Service Management, Manufacturing Operations, Business Project Management and industry-tailored applications. Our applications help automate and integrate critical business processes, which enable our customers to collaborate with their partners, suppliers and employees, reduce costs and enhance business or operational performance. Lawson is headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., and has offices around the world. Visit Lawson online at www.lawson.com. For Lawson's listing on the First North exchange in Sweden, Remium AB is acting as the Certified Adviser.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that contain risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements contain statements of intent, belief or current expectations of Lawson Software and its management. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from the potential results discussed in the forward-looking statements. The company is not obligated to update forward-looking statements based on circumstances or events that occur in the future. Risks and uncertainties that may cause such differences include but are not limited to: uncertainties in the software industry; uncertainties as to when and whether the conditions for the recognition of deferred revenue will be satisfied; increased competition; the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; continuation of the global recession and credit crisis; Lawson's ability to integrate acquisitions successfully; changes in conditions in the company's targeted industries; the outcome of pending litigation and other risk factors listed in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Lawson assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release.
Lawson Software
Eva Richter
Media Relations EMEA
Tel: +49-89-99 65 40 34
eva.richter@de.lawson.com
Clea Herrmann
PR/ Firefly Communications
clea.herrmann@fireflycomms.com
LEAF International is a leader in candy, pastilles and chewing gum in the Nordics, the Netherlands, Belgium and Italy. In total LEAF products are sold in more than 50 countries worldwide, among them strong heritage brands such as Läkerol, Red Band, Sportlife, Malaco, Jenkki, Saila, Ahlgren bilar, Venco and Sperlari. The company has 2,500 employees and 11 production sites in Holland, Belgium, Sweden, Slovakia, Denmark, Finland and Italy.
“We chose Lawson because we felt a great cultural fit between our organizations and we are convinced that the industry-specific features and numerous enhancements of Lawson M3 10.1 will meet our industry-specific requirements and help us to realize our IT strategy in the short and long term,” said Danko Maras, CFO, for LEAF.“ In our evaluation process Lawson has shown to us with strong customer references in the food industry that they know the food and beverage industry and have a deep understanding of industry best practices and the need for industry-specific functionality.”
Lawson M3 10.1, the latest version of the enterprise management system, has been released in spring 2010 and includes specific features to help food and beverage manufacturing and distribution companies efficiently plan their supply chain resources and reduce the time, cost and risks associated with bringing their products to market. The Lawson Smart Office user interface is designed to help customers enhance user productivity. It allows users to personalize their information workplace and bring together enterprise applications, business intelligence, desktop tools and group collaboration.
“LEAF’s decision to implement Lawson M3 10.1 is a commitment to our ability to deliver food companies flexible and comprehensive solutions that support their business objectives now and for the future. More than 400 food and beverage customers are using currently proven solutions from Lawson and we are proud to welcome LEAF as an important new customer. We are looking forward to continuing our relationship with LEAF to help it to further improve its competitive edge,” said Frédéric Champalbert, general manager Food & Beverage industries for Lawson.
About Lawson Software
Lawson Software is a global provider of enterprise software. We provide business application software, maintenance and consulting to customers primarily in specific services, trade and manufacturing/distribution industries. We specialize in and target specific industries including healthcare, services, public sector, equipment service management & rental, manufacturing & distribution and consumer products industries. Our software solutions include Enterprise Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Business Intelligence, Asset Management, Enterprise Performance Management, Supply Chain Management, Service Management, Manufacturing Operations, Business Project Management and industry-tailored applications. Our applications help automate and integrate critical business processes, which enable our customers to collaborate with their partners, suppliers and employees, reduce costs and enhance business or operational performance. Lawson is headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., and has offices around the world. Visit Lawson online at www.lawson.com. For Lawson's listing on the First North exchange in Sweden, Remium AB is acting as the Certified Adviser.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that contain risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements contain statements of intent, belief or current expectations of Lawson Software and its management. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from the potential results discussed in the forward-looking statements. The company is not obligated to update forward-looking statements based on circumstances or events that occur in the future. Risks and uncertainties that may cause such differences include but are not limited to: uncertainties in the software industry; uncertainties as to when and whether the conditions for the recognition of deferred revenue will be satisfied; increased competition; the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; continuation of the global recession and credit crisis; Lawson's ability to integrate acquisitions successfully; changes in conditions in the company's targeted industries; the outcome of pending litigation and other risk factors listed in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Lawson assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release.
Lawson Software
Eva Richter
Media Relations EMEA
Tel: +49-89-99 65 40 34
eva.richter@de.lawson.com
Clea Herrmann
PR/ Firefly Communications
clea.herrmann@fireflycomms.com
