Lawson Software Announces Effectiveness of Resale Shelf Registration Statement

Lawson Software Announces Effectiveness of Resale Shelf Registration Statement

    ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 7, 2007--Regulatory News:

    Lawson Software (Nasdaq:LWSN) today announced that it has filed an
automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The registration statement
registers the resale of Lawson's 2.50 percent Senior Convertible Notes
due 2012 (the "Notes") and shares of Lawson's common stock issuable
upon conversion of the Notes. The automatic shelf registration
statement on Form S-3 became effective upon filing with the SEC.
Lawson's initial issuance of the Notes, in aggregate principal amount
of $240,000,000, was completed in April 2007 in a private placement
pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

    A copy of the prospectus, when available, may be obtained from
Lawson at 380 St. Peter Street, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55102; Attention:
Investor Relations. The registration statement was filed on behalf of
the selling security holders, and Lawson will not receive any proceeds
from the resale of the Notes or underlying shares of common stock.

    This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the
solicitation of an offer to buy any of securities, nor shall it
constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which
such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful.

    The shelf registration statement was filed in satisfaction of
Lawson's obligations under a registration rights agreement entered
into in connection with the private placement. The prospectus included
in the shelf registration statement will be used by those selling
security holders named therein to resell their Notes and the shares of
common stock issuable upon conversion of the Notes.

    About Lawson Software

    Lawson Software provides software and service solutions to
approximately 4,000 customers in manufacturing, distribution,
maintenance and service sector industries across 40 countries.
Lawson's solutions include Enterprise Performance Management, Supply
Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship
Management, Manufacturing Resource Planning, Enterprise Asset
Management and industry-tailored applications. Lawson solutions assist
customers in simplifying their businesses or organizations by helping
them streamline processes, reduce costs and enhance business or
operational performance. Lawson is headquartered in St. Paul, Minn.,
and has offices around the world. Visit Lawson online at
www.lawson.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements that
contain risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements
contain statements of intent, belief or current expectations of Lawson
Software and its management. Such forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of future results and involve risks and uncertainties that
may cause actual results to differ materially from the potential
results discussed in the forward-looking statements. The company is
not obligated to update forward-looking statements based on
circumstances or events that occur in the future. Risks and
uncertainties that may cause such differences include but are not
limited to: uncertainties in Lawson's ability to realize synergies and
revenue opportunities anticipated from the Intentia International
acquisition; uncertainties in the software industry; uncertainties as
to when and whether the conditions for the recognition of deferred
revenue will be satisfied; global military conflicts; terrorist
attacks; pandemics, and any future events in response to these
developments; changes in conditions in the company's targeted
industries; increased competition and other risk factors listed in the
company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Lawson assumes no obligation to
update any forward-looking information contained in this press
release.

CONTACT: Lawson Software
         Media:
         Terry Blake, +1-651-253-0096
         terry.blake@lawson.com
         or
         Investors and Analysts:
         Barbara Doyle, +1-651-767-4385
         barbara.doyle@us.lawson.com