Software AG Assumes Ownership of webMethods, Inc.


DARMSTADT, Germany, May 29 -- Software AG (TecDAX, ISIN DE 0003304002 / SOW), today announced that webMethods shareholders tendered approximately 53,107,722 shares, representing 93.4% of the shares outstanding. Pursuant to the terms of Software AG's offer for all of the outstanding common stock of webMethods which expired at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on Friday, May 25, 2007, all shares that were validly tendered and not withdrawn have been accepted for payment.

Software AG will designate 11 representatives to serve on webMethods' board of directors, giving Software AG majority board representation. webMethods' current board members will remain on the webMethods board until the merger between the companies is completed.

Software AG has also commenced a three business day subsequent offering period for all remaining webMethods shares. During the subsequent offering period, webMethods shares will be accepted for payment as they are tendered at the same offer price paid during the initial offer period of $9.15 per share in cash. The subsequent offering period will expire at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on Thursday, May 31, 2007.

About Software AG
Software technology to increase the value of enterprise IT systems. Software AG is a global leader in mission-critical software infrastructure solutions based on open standards. At the forefront of advanced Service- Oriented Architecture (SOA), Software AG enables customers to create powerful enterprise applications - especially in heterogeneous IT environments. Software AG's products Adabas, Crossvision, Natural and Tamino help more than 3,000 customers uncover the full potential of their IT and add value to existing systems. With technology from Software AG, enterprises can: create flexible business applications and processes; extend the value and life of core systems; manage data effectively across the enterprise; and control and govern their Service-Oriented Architecture.

Software AG has more than 35 years of global IT experience and over 2,600 employees serving customers in 70 countries. The company is headquartered in Germany and listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (TecDAX, ISIN DE 0003304002 / SOW). Software AG posted total revenues of euro 483 million (unaudited) in 2006. http://www.softwareag.com/

Source: Software AG

CONTACT: Otmar F. Winzig, Vice President Investor Relations, Phone +49-(0)61-5192-1699, Fax +49-(0)61-5192-1191, press@softwareag.com; or Norbert Eder, Vice President Corporation Communications, Phone +49-(0)61-5192-1146, Fax +49-(0)61-5192-1444, press@softwareag.com, both of Software AG

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