Retail Contract Wins

K3 Business Technology Group PLC 28 September 2007 KBT.L K3 BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY GROUP PLC ('K3' or 'the Company') New contract wins by the Retail Software Division K3, which supplies and supports IT solutions for mid-tier retailers and manufacturers, is pleased to announce that its Retail Software Division has won a number of significant new contracts in recent weeks, which are expected to generate revenues of approximately £2.0m. The largest of these contracts is with Jigsaw, the well known high street fashion retailer. K3 will install and support its Microsoft Dynamics NAV software with an implementation that is expected to be completed by mid 2008. K3 has also won a contract with the two leading stationery chains owned by Theo Paphitis, namely Rymans & Partners the Stationer ('Rymans'), to supply the same Microsoft Dynamics NAV software. The solution will replace existing legacy systems and provide functionality to address Finance, Inventory Management, Distribution and support the operation of Rymans' 250 stores across the UK. The system is to undergo a rapid implementation, going live during October. Andy Makeham, CEO, of K3 commented, 'When we announced our interim results at the beginning of the month, we stated that the Retail Software Division had seen lead intake increase and that the new business pipeline looked very encouraging. I am now delighted to announce that a number of these deals have concluded successfully, including Jigsaw and Rymans. Over the last year, we have invested significantly in the Retail Software Division, restructuring it around specific market sectors. Our new contracts with Jigsaw and Rymans are testimony to the progress we are making in building our position within our chosen sectors. Jigsaw and Rymans also provide K3 with additional high profile reference sites, which are valuable to us as we continue to drive sales forwards.' Enquiries: K3 Andy Makeham, Chief Executive T: 01282 864 111 David Bolton, Chief Finance Officer Biddicks Katie Tzouliadis/Sophie Lane T: 020 7448 1000 Daniel Stewart Paul Shackleton T: 020 7776 6550 (NOMAD) This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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