International Business Systems (IBS) comments on suspension of trading

International Business Systems (IBS) comments on suspension of trading

STOCKHOLM, January 8, 2010 - International Business Systems (STO: IBS B) the
leading application supplier for wholesale and distribution, today comments on
media speculations about rumors that a third party company is in discussions
with IBS to acquire all or part of IBS, leading to suspension of trading of the
IBS share on the NASDAQ OMX First North Exchange Stockholm.
 
IBS confirms that third parties have contacted the Board of Directors of IBS and
indicated interests to acquire all or part of IBS. These contacts have not been
initiated by the IBS Board. As the software industry is consolidating and in the
interest of the shareholders of IBS, the IBS Board has decided that it should
evaluate the strategic options for the company. Discussions in relation to a
possible transaction are ongoing but at an early stage and no binding
declaration of interest has been received. Further, no time table for possible
continued discussions has been agreed. 

IBS will submit further information if and when so is required. 

IBS AB (PUBL), by the Board of Directors

For further comment, please contact:
Christian Paulsson, director of the board
Phone: +46 70 211 0010
christian@deccanvalue.com

About IBS
International Business Systems (IBS), the leading business application supplier
for wholesale and distribution, helps companies differentiate themselves on the
strength of their distribution operations.

Founded in 1978, IBS has over 30 years of experience in the distribution
industries ranging from automotive and electronics to paper, publishing,
pharmaceuticals, food and beverage. This deep understanding of distribution
models and best practices is embodied within IBS Enterprise, a distribution
resource management application suite on which thousands of the world's most
successful companies now rely.

IBS B share is listed on NASDAQ OMX First North Exchange Stockholm. For more
information, please visit www.ibs.net