Reynolds Selects Lawson Software to Help Support Future Expansion

30 July 2009| Source: Keith Ricketts, Lawson

ST. PAUL, Minn., July 22, 2009 – Lawson Software (Nasdaq: LWSN) today announced that Reynolds, one of the United Kingdom’s leading independent distributors of fresh produce and other short-life refrigerated foods, has licensed the Lawson M3 Enterprise Management System. Reynolds selected the Lawson ERP system to help support its operating and business cost improvement initiatives as well as the company’s growth plans. The contract was signed during Lawson’s fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, which ended May 31, 2009.

Reynolds is a family run business that has been supplying fresh produce to the U.K. market for more than sixty years. The company’s commitment to quality and service drives it to continually invest in development of its products, personnel and systems.

Reynolds’ rapid growth has put a strain on the current systems used to control and manage the company’s business. The company intends to use the new Lawson M3 ERP system to help enhance and improve operating processes and system capabilities. The system will also help pave the way for future improvements to the business and enhance the service Reynolds brings to its customers.

“We chose the Lawson solution because we felt we needed to invest in a new business system tailored to the specific needs of the food and beverage industry,” said Mike Holdsworth, financial director for Reynolds. “This will help provide tangible financial and operational benefits, while supporting continued development and growth for our organization.”

“Today’s distributors, particularly in the food industry, require much more in-depth and meaningful supply chain transparency,” said Nick Scully, general manager, Food and Beverage for Lawson. “A unified ERP solution can help these companies gain greater control and visibility of their business, which is all the more necessary in a fast moving 24/7 business like Reynolds.”

About Lawson Software
Lawson Software provides software and service solutions to 4,500 customers in equipment service management and rental, fashion, food & beverage, healthcare, manufacturing & distribution, public sector (United States), service industries, and strategic human capital management across 40 countries. Lawson Software is a global provider of enterprise software, services and support to customers primarily in three sectors: services, trade and manufacturing/distribution. Lawson’s solutions include Enterprise Performance Management, Human Capital Management, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Manufacturing Resource Planning, Enterprise Asset Management and industry-tailored applications. Lawson solutions assist customers in simplifying their businesses or organizations by helping them streamline processes, 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.

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Visit: http://www.lawson.com
Contact: Keith Ricketts

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