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Lawson Software, Inc.
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 PROFILE
Lawson Software wants to bring a little law and order to managing enterprises. The company makes enterprise resource planning software for the health care, professional services, retail, public sector, and telecommunications industries. Its applications handle such tasks as distribution, procurement, human resources, customer service, and accounting. The company also offers consulting, implementation, and maintenance services, which account for about 60% of sales. Founded in 1975, Lawson's customers include Safeway, L.L. Bean, and the American Cancer Society. Co-founders Richard Lawson (chairman), his brother William Lawson Sr., and John Cerullo together own about 60% of the company.

 COMPETITION
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 DEALS
Deal: Lawson Software Acquires Account4
Date Announced: 06.29.01
Value of transaction (US $Mil): Not Disclosed
Description: Enterprise software company signs agreement to acquire Web-based professional services automation software company.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: May
2000 Sales (mil.): 312.90
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 18.3%
Employees: 1,900
Revenue per employee: $164,684.21

 KEY PEOPLE
• John J. Coughlan
    CEO
• Robert G. Barbieri
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
380 St. Peter St.
St. Paul, MN 55102
US
Phone: 651-767-7000
Fax: 651-767-7141
Online: Web Site

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