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HARRIS, COPERNIC AND COMAMTECH ANNOUNCE FINAL ORDER APPROVING THE PLAN OF ARRANGEMENT AND CLOSING OF HARRIS TRANSACTION

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Toronto, Canada, November 4, 2010 – N. Harris Computer Corporation (“Harris”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU), Copernic Inc. (“Copernic”) (NASDAQ: CNIC), and Comamtech Inc. (“Comamtech”) jointly announce the final order approving their previously announced plan of arrangement (the “Plan of Arrangement”) granted by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) on November 1, 2010 (the “Final Order”). The Plan of Arrangement was approved by Copernic’s shareholders at a special meeting held on October 25, 2010 (the “Shareholder Approval”). Following the Shareholder Approval and the Final Order, the Plan of Arrangement has closed and the shareholders of Copernic have become shareholders of Comamtech, a newly incorporated corporation which (i) retained certain non-operating assets of Copernic having a current net fair market value as determined by Copernic of approximately US$2.80 million; and (ii) has received from Harris approximately US$4.4 million, with additional amounts payable by Harris (subject to adjustment) as described in the management information circular of Copernic dated September 27, 2010.

Copernic’s certificates formerly representing its common shares and the electronically traded shares now represent only the right to exchange such shares for Comamtech shares. Pursuant to the Plan of Arrangement, the Copernic common shares were deemed to be exchanged on a one-for-one basis for common shares of Comamtech. Harris is now the owner of all the newly issued and outstanding shares of Copernic. Registered holders of Copernic common shares should tender their Copernic share certificates and letters of transmittal in exchange for certificates representing common shares of Comamtech by the initial exchange date which has been set as November 15, 2010. Electronically traded shares of Copernic are expected to be automatically exchanged for shares of Comamtech on November 15, 2010, subject to completion by Comamtech of certain regulatory compliance procedures.

As previously announced on October 20, 2010, Comamtech has entered into an agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. (OTC.BB: DNPI) (“DNPI”), in a reverse take- over. The Comamtech reverse acquisition of DNPI is expected to close prior to the end of the current calendar year.

In connection with the Plan of Arrangement, a substitution listing for Copernic has been filed by Comamtech with The NASDAQ Stock Market (“Nasdaq”). Nasdaq has issued a response and notification that as a result of the closing of the Plan of Arrangement there remains only a “public shell” holding only cash and non-operating assets. Nasdaq has stated that it will suspend public trading of all shares as of November 15, 2010, and that it will file further notice to the US Securities and Exchange Commission to remove the publicly trading common stock from listing on Nasdaq, unless an appeal is filed with the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel. Comamtech intends to file the appeal to the delisting notice on the basis of the prospective acquisition of DNPI. The appeal will stay the suspension and delisting through the conclusion of the appeals process. Comamtech anticipates meeting all of the Nasdaq listing qualifications requirements effective as of the closing of the DNPI acquisition, however, there is no guarantee or assurance that the appeal will succeed.

About Constellation Software Inc.

Constellation acquires, manages and builds vertical market software businesses that provide mission critical software solutions. Constellation’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “CSU”. Further information about Constellation may be obtained from the Company’s web site at www.csisoftware.com.

About N. Harris Computer Corporation

Harris is a wholly owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (“Constellation”) and is a leading provider of financial management and Customer Information Systems (CIS) software solutions. Since 1976, Harris has focused on providing feature-rich and robust turnkey solutions to all levels of local government, public power and water entities as well as school districts throughout North America. Harris’ focus is on creating long-term relationships with our customers and ensuring that we meet the changing needs of our customers over time. For further information on Harris Computer Systems, please visit our website at https://www.harriscomputer.com, or call 888-847-7747.

About Copernic Inc.

Copernic Inc. specializes in developing, marketing and selling cutting-edge search technology, providing innovative home and business software products and solutions for desktop, web and mobile users, through its online properties, including www.mycopernic.com and www.copernic.com. With its award winning Copernic Desktop Search® software search engine product, Copernic brings the power of a sophisticated, yet easy-to-use search engine to the user’s PC. More information can be found at www.copernic.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements herein may be “forward looking” statements that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Constellation or the industry to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These statements reflect current assumptions and expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date hereof. Forward looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to vary significantly from the results discussed in the forward looking statements. These forward looking statements are made as of the date hereof and Constellation assumes no obligation to update any forward looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Constellation Software Inc.

John Billowits

Chief Financial Officer

(416) 861-2279

info@csisoftware.com

www.csisoftware.com

N. Harris Computer Corporation

Bryce Cooper

Executive Vice President

Harris Computer Systems

(613) 226 5511 ext 2132

bcooper@harriscomputer.com

www.harriscomputer.com

Copernic Inc.

Marc Ferland

President and Chief Executive Officer

(Toll Free) (877) 289-4682 #1013

(Local) (418) 527-0528 #1013

mferland@copernic.com

www.copernic.com

 

 

November 4th 2010

November 04, 2010