RNS Number:5826T
Systems Union Group PLC
23 December 2003



                      Systems Union Group plc announces
             stake of 93.5% in MIS AG at close of public offer

Systems Union Group plc today announces that it has acquired 93.5% of MIS AG
shares following the second and final term of its tender offer, which closed on
18 December 2003. The company has paid, to date, EUR 31.88 million (GBP 22.5
million) for the business intelligence software provider.

Systems Union received valid acceptances for 64.02% of MIS' issued share capital
and has purchased a further 29.48% in the market. In total, this represents
3,157,939 shares, being 93.5% of MIS' share capital.

23 December 2003



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Enquiries:
Robert Gibb, corporate communications manager, Systems Union Group plc
Tel -- Mobile: 07767 216021 Office: 01252 556219 or 556000


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