Borland Software Corporation (Borland) today announced that it has reached an agreement in
principle with two stockholders of Borland that provides for the settlement of the purported class
action litigation commenced by such stockholders against Borland and its directors following the
announcement of the merger between Borland and Micro Focus. The settlement will not affect the
merger consideration to be paid to stockholders of Borland in connection with the proposed merger
between Borland and Micro Focus or the timing of the special meeting of stockholders of Borland
scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2009, beginning at 10:00 a.m. local time, at 8310 North Capital
of Texas Highway, Building 2, Suite 100, Austin, Texas, 78731, to vote on a proposal to adopt the
merger agreement between Borland and Micro Focus and to approve the merger.
On May 11, 2009, two Borland stockholders filed a purported class action against Borland, its
directors, Micro Focus International plc, Micro Focus (US), Inc., and Bentley Merger Sub, Inc. in
the District Court for the 201st Judicial District of Travis County, Texas. Borland, its
directors, and Micro Focus have reached an agreement in principle with the plaintiffs providing for
the settlement of the litigation. In connection with this settlement, Borland agreed to make
available additional information to its stockholders. That information is contained below and
should be read in conjunction with the merger proxy statement. The details of the settlement will
be set forth in a notice to be sent to Borlands stockholders prior to a hearing before the court
to consider both the settlement and the plaintiffs fee
application. Borland, its directors, and
Micro Focus deny plaintiffs allegations in the action and have agreed to settle the purported
class action litigation in order to avoid costly litigation and eliminate the risk of any delay to
the closing of the merger.
The following information relating to the analysis of J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., the financial
advisor to the Board of Directors of Borland, and J.P. Morgans interactions with Borlands Board
of Directors, should be read in conjunction with the definitive proxy statement mailed to Borlands
stockholders on or about June 19, 2009, and the supplement to the definitive proxy statement mailed
to Borlands stockholders on or about July 7, 2009.
How did J.P. Morgan, Borlands financial advisor, determine which companies to use in its trading
multiples analysis?
To select the companies used in its
Public Trading Multiples Analysis
, J.P. Morgan chose software
companies that develop or provide software and services similar to that of Borland, software
companies that utilize the same or a similar business model as Borland, and software companies with
operating metrics that are similar to Borlands, including, but not limited to, revenue growth,
profit margins, and relative profitability. In conducting this analysis, J.P. Morgan ultimately
selected companies that, based on closing stock prices on May 1, 2009, had an Equity Value in the
range of approximately $75 million to $3,747 million, and had an Enterprise Value in the range of
approximately $7 million to $3,520 million. For purposes of the analysis, Equity Value was
calculated by multiplying the stock price with the diluted share count of a company. Enterprise
Value was calculated as Equity Value, plus total debt, less cash and cash equivalents.
What multiples did J.P. Morgan use in its financial analysis and how did it determine those
multiples?
J.P. Morgan applied a reference range of selected multiples of estimated revenue and estimated
EBITDA for calendar year 2009 derived from the selected companies to Borlands corresponding
financial data.
The reference range of selected multiples of estimated revenue for calendar year 2009 was chosen
based on multiples of software companies with operating metrics that are similar to Borlands,
including, but not limited to, revenue growth, profit margins, and relative profitability. Based
on the closing prices of May 1, 2009, this group had implied Enterprise Value multiples with a low
of 0.0x, a median of 0.4x, and a high of 0.7x for calendar year 2009 estimated sales. The
materials presented to the Board included, for reference only, separate calculation of the implied
multiples for software companies that develop or provide software and services similar to that of
Borland and software companies that utilize the same or a similar business model as Borland. These
multiples ranged from a low of 1.5x, a median of 1.9x, and a high of 3.2x for calendar year 2009
estimated sales.
The reference range of selected multiples of estimated EBITDA and adjusted stock price to estimated
adjusted earnings per share for calendar year 2009 was chosen based on multiples of those selected
companies identified in the proxy excluding those multiples that were meaningfully lower than those
selected companies. These selected companies included software companies that develop or provide
software and services similar to that of Borland, software companies that utilize the same or a
similar business model as Borland, and software companies with operating metrics that are similar
to Borlands, including, but not limited to, revenue growth, profit margins, and relative
profitability. Based on the closing prices of May 1, 2009, this group had implied Enterprise Value
multiples with a low of 0.3x, a median of 6.5x, and a high of 13.1x for calendar year 2009
estimated EBITDA.
Based on closing stock prices on May 1, 2009, Borland had implied Enterprise Value multiples of
0.2x for calendar year 2009 estimated sales and not meaningful for calendar year 2009 estimated
EBITDA.
What growth rates and discount rates did J.P. Morgan apply in its financial analysis?
In its
Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
, J.P. Morgan used a perpetual growth rate of 1.0% to 2.0%.
This range was based upon, among other things, current and expected future growth rates for revenue
and free cash flows. J.P. Morgan used discount rates of 15.0% to 20.0% for present value
calculations for unlevered free cash flows, the range of terminal asset values, and the future net
operating loss benefits. This range was based upon, among other things, an analysis of Borlands
weighted average cost of capital assuming a range of betas of 1.6 to 2.0, debt to total
capitalization (enterprise value) of 0%, and equity risk premium of 7.5%.
The materials presented to the Board included, for reference only, a range of cost of equity of
14.4% and 19.2% which assumed a range of equity risk premiums of 7.0% to 8.0% and a range of betas
of 1.6 to 2.0.
How did the Borland Board and J.P. Morgan identify potential strategic partners and financial
buyers to contact?
J.P. Morgan and Borlands Board of Directors engaged in a collaborative and on-going process to
prepare a list of potential strategic partners and financial buyers that might be interest in
engaging in a transaction with Borland. J.P. Morgan and the Board identified potential strategic
partners based on a number of criteria, including, but not limited to, potential strategic partners
that had previously contacted Borland and expressed an interest in engaging in a transaction with
Borland, potential strategic partners with complementary businesses to Borlands or interest in the
markets and/or customers Borland serves, and financial buyers who based on prior transactions and
financial ability would be in a position to acquire, and interested in an acquisition of, Borland
for a price that would be fair.
What fees has Borland paid or agreed to pay J.P. Morgan for services rendered in connection with
the merger and the delivery of its opinion?
For services rendered in connection with the merger and the delivery of its opinion, Borland paid
J.P. Morgan $1.5 million upon delivery of its opinion. Additionally, based upon the proposed
merger consideration of $1.50 per share of Borland common stock, Borland has agreed to pay J.P
Morgan 1.75% of the aggregate merger consideration, less the previously paid $1.5 million, valued
at the time of consummation of the proposed merger, but only if the proposed merger is consummated,
subject to a minimum total fee of $2.5 million. Based upon the proposed merger consideration of
$1.50 per share of Borland common stock, Borland would pay J.P. Morgan approximately $1 million
upon consummation of the proposed merger, which when combined with the previously paid $1.5
million, would provide J.P. Morgan with the total minimum fee of approximately $2.5 million. In
addition, Borland has agreed to reimburse J.P. Morgan for its expenses incurred in connection with
its services, including the fees of counsel, and will indemnify J.P. Morgan against certain
liabilities, including liabilities arising under the Federal securities laws.
Important Additional Information:
All parties desiring details regarding the transaction are urged to review the Merger Agreement,
as amended, which is available on the Securities and Exchange Commissions website at
http://www.sec.gov as an attachment to the definitive Proxy Statement
on Schedule 14A filed by Borland on June 19, 2009, as further amended by Amendment No. 2 dated
June 30, 2009, attached as an Exhibit to the Companys Form 8-K filed July 1, 2009. INVESTORS
AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE ADVISED TO READ CAREFULLY THE PROXY STATEMENT, THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE
PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER FILED DOCUMENTS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Shareholders will be able to obtain a
free-of-charge copy of the proxy statement and other relevant documents filed with the SEC from
the SECs website at http://www.sec.gov. Shareholders will also be able to obtain a
free-of-charge copy of the proxy statement and other relevant documents (when available) by
directing a request by mail or telephone to Borland, 8310 North Capital of Texas Highway,
Building 2 Suite 100, Austin, TX 78731, Attention: Investor Relations, Telephone: (512)
340-1364, or from Borlands website, http://www.borland.com. Borland and certain of its
directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may, under the rules
of the SEC, be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from shareholders of
Borland in favor of the proposed merger. Information regarding Borlands directors and executive
officers is contained in Borlands definitive Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on June 19,
2009 and the Supplement to Borlands Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on July 7,
2009.
Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains certain forward-looking statements about Borland that are subject to
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not
limited to, (1) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise
to the termination of the merger agreement; (2) the outcome of any legal proceedings that have
or may be instituted against Borland and others following announcement of the transaction or the
merger agreement; (3) the inability to complete the merger due to the failure to satisfy
conditions to completion of the merger; (4) the risk that the proposed transaction disrupts
current plans and operations and the potential difficulties in employee retention as a result of
the merger; and (5) other risks that are set forth in the Risk Factors, Legal Proceedings
and Management Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition
sections of Borlands SEC filings. Many of the factors that will determine the outcome of the
merger are beyond Borlands ability to control or predict. Borland undertakes no obligation to
revise or update any forward-looking statements, or to make any other forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.