Lawson Software CEO Adopts Rule 10b5-1 Stock Trading Plan for 80,000 Shares

Lawson Software CEO Adopts Rule 10b5-1 Stock Trading Plan for 80,000 Shares

    ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 15, 2007--Regulatory News:

    Lawson Software (Nasdaq:LWSN) today announced that Harry Debes,
president and chief executive officer and a director of Lawson, has
entered into a Rule 10b5-1 plan to sell up to 80,000 shares of his
Lawson stock. Sales under the plan may occur from January 2008 through
November 2008. The 80,000 shares represent approximately three percent
of his total shares and stock options.

    The written plan is adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Sales under the plan are subject
to certain price restrictions and other parameters in the plan. Mr.
Debes may elect to make other stock sales outside of this plan.
Executive officer stock transactions will be disclosed publicly
through Form 144 and Form 4 filings with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission and will be posted on Lawson's website at
www.lawson.com. Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
allows insiders and their affiliates to adopt written plans for
trading securities in a non-discretionary, pre-scheduled manner in
order to avoid concerns about initiating stock transactions when the
insider or affiliate may be aware of material non-public information.

    About Lawson Software

    Lawson Software provides software and service solutions to 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 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Lawson assumes no obligation to
update any forward-looking information contained in this press
release.


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