TORONTO, ON, JUNE 22, 2010 – Constellation Software Inc. (“Constellation”) (TSX:CSU) announced today that it has purchased the shares of BMS Computer Solutions (“BMS”) of Ipswich, UK. BMS provides IT services and software solutions to the agricultural industry; its solution portfolio includes the MillMaster, MasterTrader and Trader suite of products.
“This acquisition further enhances Constellation’s entry into the agri-business vertical,” said Jim Baker, President of the Agri-Business Division. “We look forward to continuing to develop the agri-business platform within Constellation. This acquisition allows our company to expand further into the important milling and trading industry within the United Kingdom.”
“Joining Constellation provides an excellent platform from which we can develop BMS in an increasingly global marketplace. Constellation has the resources to help ensure our products, services and people are well equipped to meet the ever evolving needs of the agri-business industry,” said Steve Mitchell, Professional Services Manager, BMS.
BMS joins two other companies providing agri-business solutions underneath the Constellation umbrella, Cal Software and Kinross Software.
About Constellation Software Inc.
Constellation’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “CSU”. Constellation Software is an international provider of market leading software and services to a number of industries across both the public and private sectors. The Company acquires, manages and builds vertical market software businesses that provide mission-critical software solutions to address the specific needs of its customers in those industries.