Atos Euronext Market Solutions (AEMS) Announces the Acquisition of Apollo from Misys plc

Atos Euronext Market Solutions (AEMS), the leading
global provider of technology solutions for exchanges, clearing
houses, banks, and intermediaries is pleased to announce its
acquisition of Misys Asset Management Systems SA, (based in France),
owner of the Apollo product range, from Misys plc.
AEMS believes the development of wealth management technology
solutions for private and institutional clients is a significant
growth area in continental Europe, and has made this strategic
investment to complement its already well established portfolio of
solutions for financial institutions.
The Apollo product range - recipient of The Banker Technology
Award for innovation - currently offers two key products, Apollo for
Institutional Management and Apollo for Private Wealth Management, to
industry leading clients such as BNP PAM, HSBC, Natexis, WestLB and
Indosuez BGPI.
AEMS' investment is supported by Apollo client BNP Paribas -
Philippe Marchessaux, Head of Portfolio Management, Private Banking
France, stated: "Through our successful working relationship, we have
benefited from Apollo's innovative product solutions and anticipate
even greater rewards from Apollo's integration into the global
technology provider AEMS."
"AEMS is looking forward to incorporating the Apollo team and to
benefiting from their expertise, which will further enhance our
position as the key provider of technology solutions for private and
institutional asset managers," said Jean-Marc Bouhelier, Chief
Executive Officer of AEMS.

About Atos Euronext Market Solutions (AEMS):

Atos Euronext Market Solutions (AEMS) is the leading global
provider of technology solutions for exchanges, clearing houses,
banks, and intermediaries. AEMS brings together the assets, people,
and technology from global leaders to focus on providing technology
exclusively for the financial services industry. AEMS employs
approximately 1,300 industry experts around the world and has live
sites in 16 countries, with two major business and development centres
in London and Paris. AEMS is structured around three business units -
Exchange, Capital Markets, and Clearing & Settlement which are all
supported by the Global Managed Services Division.

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