As part of the transaction, Harris Computer Systems will assume all the customers and employees relating to the financial management, human capital management, and business intelligence solutions suites. In addition, Harris Computer Systems acquired the MediSolution trade name. Harris Computer Systems did not acquire the blood bank product business that will continue under Brookfield Asset Management.

Pursuant to the transaction, MediSolution will operate as a separate division of Harris Computer Systems from its existing facilities in Montreal, Laval, and Toronto.

Deal Value (US$ Million) 27.17
Deal Type                Acquisition
Sub-Category             Asset Purchase
Deal Status              Completed: 2009-09-03

Deal Participants

Target (Company)   MediSolution, Ltd. - Resource Management Business
Acquirer (Company) Harris Computer Systems, Inc.
Vendor (Company)   MediSolution, Ltd.

Deal Rationale

The acquisition would allow Harris Computer Systems to continue its expansion within both the healthcare vertical and within the province of Quebec. The transaction also provides an enhanced market share and brand recognition in Quebec and an opportunity for growth within the rest of Canada. It also adds Resource Management Business' suite of products.

As part of the transaction, Harris Computer Systems will assume all the customers and employees relating to the financial management, human capital management, and business intelligence solutions suites. In addition, Harris Computer Systems acquired the MediSolution trade name. Harris Computer Systems did not acquire the blood bank product business that will continue under Brookfield Asset Management.

Pursuant to the transaction, MediSolution will operate as a separate division of Harris Computer Systems from its existing facilities in Montreal, Laval, and Toronto.

Deal Value (US$ Million) 27.17
Deal Type                Acquisition
Sub-Category             Asset Purchase
Deal Status              Completed: 2009-09-03

Deal Participants

Target (Company)   MediSolution, Ltd. - Resource Management Business
Acquirer (Company) Harris Computer Systems, Inc.
Vendor (Company)   MediSolution, Ltd.

Deal Rationale

The acquisition would allow Harris Computer Systems to continue its expansion within both the healthcare vertical and within the province of Quebec. The transaction also provides an enhanced market share and brand recognition in Quebec and an opportunity for growth within the rest of Canada. It also adds Resource Management Business' suite of products.

Harris CEO Jeff Bender stated, "The RM Business is a great addition to the Harris family of solutions. We are excited to continue our expansion within both the healthcare vertical and within the province of Quebec. MediSolution provides tremendous market share and brand recognition in Quebec and an opportunity for growth within the rest of Canada."

MediSolution CEO Paul Lepage commented "Harris provides an excellent home for our customers and our employees. Harris has a proven track record of committing to the businesses it acquires - including continued investment in employees and product lines. The MediSolution leadership team is confident in the success of the RM Business under the leadership of Harris."

Daniel Desaulniers, General Manager of Harris' Quebec operations remarked "The RM Business provides its customers with a robust suite of products and value added services, and a solid track record of customer satisfaction. We are pleased to add the leadership team of Medisolution, a team that will remain focused on growing the RM Business."

About Constellation:

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. Constellation 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.

About Harris:

Harris is a wholly owned subsidiary of 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 http://www.harriscomputer.com, or call 888-847-7747.

Forward Looking Statements

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