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DIRECTV to Acquire EchoStar’s Video Distribution Business, Including DISH TV and Sling TV

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Will Provide U.S. Consumers with More Flexibility and Better Value in the Highly Competitive Video Industry Currently Dominated by Large Tech Companies and Programmers

DIRECTV Will Be Better Able to Work with Programmers to Deliver to Consumers Smaller Content Packages at Lower Price Points

Combined Company Will Be Better Able to Bring Together Multiple Content Sources in One Easily Accessible Place

Improves EchoStar’s Financial Profile as It Continues to Enhance and Further Deploy Its Nationwide 5G Open RAN Wireless Network

DIRECTV to Host Conference Call Today at 9:30 AM ET

EchoStar to Host Conference Call Today at 8:30 AM ET

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. and ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — DIRECTV (the “Company”) and EchoStar (NASDAQ: SATS) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which DIRECTV will acquire EchoStar’s video distribution business DISH DBS (“DISH”), including DISH TV and Sling TV, through a debt exchange transaction. The combination of DIRECTV and DISH will benefit U.S. video consumers by creating a more robust competitive force in a video industry dominated by streaming services owned by large tech companies and programmers. The transaction will provide consumers with compelling video options while separately improving EchoStar’s financial profile as it continues to enhance and further deploy its nationwide 5G Open RAN wireless network.

“DIRECTV operates in a highly competitive video distribution industry,” said Bill Morrow, Chief Executive Officer, DIRECTV. “With greater scale, we expect a combined DIRECTV and DISH will be better able to work with programmers to realize our vision for the future of TV, which is to aggregate, curate, and distribute content tailored to customers’ interests, and to be better positioned to realize operating efficiencies while creating value for customers through additional investment.”

“This agreement is in the best interests of EchoStar’s customers, shareholders, bondholders, employees, and partners,” said Hamid Akhavan, President and Chief Executive Officer, EchoStar. “With an improved financial profile, we will be better positioned to continue enhancing and deploying our nationwide 5G Open RAN wireless network. This will provide U.S. wireless consumers with more choices and help to drive innovation at a faster pace. We expect DISH and EchoStar bondholders to benefit from two companies with stronger financial profiles and more sustainable capital structures.”

“DIRECTV was founded 30 years ago to give consumers greater choices than incumbent cable companies for video content, and the Company’s acquisition of DISH TV and Sling TV positions it to again provide more choices and better value in an industry currently dominated by large streaming platforms,” said David Trujillo and John Flynn, Partners at TPG. “Our ability to execute these transactions, alongside our proposed acquisition of AT&T’s 70% stake in DIRECTV announced earlier today, exemplifies the unique capabilities of the TPG platform and our experienced sector-focused investment approach as we support DIRECTV’s continued investment in innovating the next generation of video services that benefit consumers.”

Compelling Transaction Benefits

A combination of DIRECTV and DISH will help the new company provide consumers with more choices and better value. The combined video company is expected to:

Have increased scale to incentivize programmers to allow DIRECTV to deliver smaller packages at lower price points.

Be better positioned to bring together multiple content sources in one easily accessible place.

Have an enhanced ability to make the investments required to improve its streaming services.

Improve the viability of the satellite platform by realizing efficiencies of some shared fixed infrastructure and operating expenses.

Continue to provide the broadest array of programming and diverse voices available on pay TV, including local news.

The transaction will also benefit U.S. wireless consumers by allowing EchoStar to focus on enhancing and further deploying its 5G Open RAN cloud-native wireless network. This transaction will:

Alleviate a material portion of EchoStar’s financial constraints.

Free up operational and financial resources that EchoStar can dedicate to its mission of deploying a nationwide facilities-based wireless service to compete with dominant incumbent wireless carriers. 

Benefit consumers by enabling EchoStar (through its Boost Mobile brand) to strengthen its position as the fourth facilities-based carrier in the U.S.

Enable EchoStar to further leverage its satellite assets and experience, including developing innovative direct-to-device (D2D) solutions. 

Highly Competitive Industry

The video distribution industry has undergone a massive transformation and is highly competitive, now dominated by streaming services owned by large tech companies and programmers.

Streaming services owned by large tech companies and programmers now have subscription numbers that far exceed those of pay TV distributors.

Content that was historically the mainstay of traditional pay TV – news, sports, and entertainment – is now available exclusively or first-run on direct-to-consumer streaming services.

The vast majority of consumers who leave satellite video are “cutting the cord” for streaming services – wherever they live. Combined, DIRECTV and DISH have collectively lost 63% of their satellite customers since 2016.

Traditional pay TV penetration in U.S. households is now less than 50%.

Improve Both Companies’ Financial Profiles

The transaction is expected to strengthen the financial profiles of DIRECTV and EchoStar, creating opportunities for additional investment.

Upon transaction close, DIRECTV expects to have a leverage position just over 2.0x, and plans to reduce to under 2.0x within 12 months, consistent with its stated 1.5x – 2.0x financial policy on a pro forma basis. As a result, DIRECTV will have one of the best leverage profiles in the pay TV industry.  

DIRECTV estimates that the combination of DIRECTV and DISH has the potential to generate cost synergies of at least $1 billion per annum. These synergies are expected to be achieved by the third anniversary of closing, assuming the closing is in late 2025.1

The transaction will provide EchoStar with greater financial flexibility by improving its access to capital and reducing overall refinancing needs.At close, EchoStar will have reduced its total consolidated debt (excluding financing leases and other notes payable) by approximately $11.7 billion and reduced its consolidated refinancing needs through 2026 by approximately $6.7 billion (excluding financing leases and other notes payable).

The transaction, in conjunction with the exchange offer announced today (the “Exchange Offer”), will also result in the termination of all Intercompany Obligations between DISH Network and DISH DBS and creates the ability for EchoStar to fully unencumber the 3.45-3.55 GHz spectrum, unlocking incremental strategic and operating flexibility.

Transaction Details

Under the terms of the purchase agreement, DIRECTV will acquire EchoStar’s video distribution business, including DISH TV and Sling TV, in exchange for a nominal consideration of $1 plus the assumption of DISH DBS net debt. DISH Network will also benefit from the releases of a substantial amount of intercompany receivables, including spectrum, but will have contractually limited access to the cash flow generated by its business between signing and closing. DISH DBS and DIRECTV have commenced the Exchange Offer for five different series of DISH DBS notes with a total face value of approximately $9.75 billion, including seeking certain consents from the holders of such notes to facilitate the acquisition. The indentures governing the new DISH DBS notes will provide for an amendment without the consent of holders of the new DISH DBS notes to allow for the mandatory exchange of such notes following receipt of certain regulatory approvals and provided the acquisition has been or will be consummated before the outside date described in the purchase agreement, into a reduced principal amount of DIRECTV debt which will have terms and collateral that mirror DIRECTV’s existing secured debt. Such mandatory exchange is conditioned, amongst other things, on an aggregate reduction in the principal amount of DISH DBS’ notes in such exchange of at least $1.568 billion. If noteholders do not accept the Exchange Offer on terms satisfactory to DIRECTV, including to the extent the above mentioned minimum principal reduction is not achieved, it has the right to terminate the acquisition without closing.

The transaction is subject to various closing conditions, including, but not limited to, a requisite amount of the outstanding DISH DBS notes being tendered into the Exchange Offer, completion of a pre-closing reorganization, and receipt of required regulatory approvals.

In addition, TPG Angelo Gordon and certain of its Co-Investors, as well as DIRECTV, provided $2.5 billion of financing to fully refinance DISH DBS’ November 2024 debt maturity. The proceeds of the funding will be distributed to DISH DBS via a secured intercompany loan to fully repay DISH DBS’ November 2024 debt maturity and for general corporate purposes. The financing can be exchanged or refinanced into DIRECTV debt at the closing of the acquisition.

“We built our business to provide bespoke financing solutions. We are pleased to partner with DIRECTV and DISH DBS on a transaction that is value-enhancing for all stakeholders,” said Ryan Mollett, Partner, and Michael Ginnings, Managing Director, TPG Angelo Gordon.

Leadership and Corporate Governance

Upon closing of this transaction, DIRECTV will be led by a proven management team that reflects the strengths and capabilities of both organizations. DIRECTV will continue to be led by Bill Morrow, DIRECTV’s Chief Executive Officer, and Ray Carpenter, DIRECTV’s Chief Financial Officer. The combined company will be headquartered in El Segundo, California.

TPG Inc. to Acquire AT&T’s 70% Stake in DIRECTV

TPG Inc. (NASDAQ: TPG) and AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) today announced a definitive agreement under which TPG will acquire from AT&T the remaining 70% stake in DIRECTV that it does not already own. TPG will invest in DIRECTV through TPG Capital, the firm’s U.S. and European private equity platform. The transaction between TPG and AT&T is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. Completion of this transaction is not contingent on DIRECTV’s acquisition of DISH.

For more information on the terms of the change in ownership, please review the press release.

Timing and Approvals

The transaction, which the boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approved, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to the receipt of regulatory approvals, the successful closing of the Exchange Offer, and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.

Please visit www.BrighterTVFuture.com for more information and updates about the transaction.

Advisors

PJT Partners is acting as lead financial advisor to DIRECTV. Barclays is acting as lead financial advisor to TPG. J.P. Morgan is acting as lead financial advisor to EchoStar. BofA Securities, Evercore, LionTree and Morgan Stanley also provided financial advice to DIRECTV and TPG. Ropes & Gray LLP, Crowell & Moring LLP and HWG LLP, are acting as legal counsel to DIRECTV. Ropes & Gray LLP, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP and Mintz, Levin are providing regulatory advice to TPG. White & Case LLP and Steptoe & Johnson PLLC are acting as legal counsel to EchoStar.

Respective Conference Call and Webcast Details

DIRECTV Details:
Time: 9:30 a.m. EDT
Dial-In: 1-833-470-1428
Conference ID: 751806
Webcast: https://www.netroadshow.com/events/login?show=b9ad3e01&confId=71772

EchoStar Details:
Time: 8:30 a.m. EDT
Dial-In: (877) 484-6065 (U.S.) and (201) 689-8846
Conference ID: 13749306
Presentation/Details: ir.echostar.com 

About DIRECTV

As a leader in sports and entertainment for 30 years, DIRECTV provides industry-leading content and an amazing user experience with or without a satellite. By reimagining what is possible, DIRECTV’s mission is to aggregate, curate and deliver exceptional, innovative service tailored to customers’ interests. In 2023, DIRECTV elevated the customer experience by delivering Gemini, which can integrate customers’ content from their third-party streaming services onto a single one-stop, digital experience. At DIRECTV, the sports season never ends, and customers are treated to broadcasts of several major sports, including the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and multiple domestic and international soccer leagues. DIRECTV provides customers the choice of watching sports, movies, and TV shows on their TVs at home or their favorite mobile devices via the DIRECTV app.

About EchoStar

EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS) is a premier provider of technology, networking services, television entertainment and connectivity, offering consumer, enterprise, operator, and government solutions worldwide under its EchoStar®, Boost Mobile®, Sling TV, DISH TV, Hughes®, HughesNet®, HughesON™ and JUPITER™ brands. In Europe, EchoStar operates under its EchoStar Mobile Limited subsidiary and in Australia, the company operates as EchoStar Global Australia. For more information, visit www.echostar.com and follow EchoStar on X (Twitter) and LinkedIn.

©2024 EchoStar. Hughes, HughesNet, DISH and Boost Mobile are registered trademarks of one or more affiliate companies of EchoStar Corp.

Additional Information About the Transaction and Where to Find It

This press release references certain terms of the Exchange Offer but does not purport to be a comprehensive summary of the terms of the Exchange Offer. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase, any securities and, shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. 

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release has been prepared by DIRECTV (“we”, “us” or the “Company”) for informational purposes only and for the exclusive use of the recipient. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations and projections relating to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business, including the pending acquisition of DBS. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that we have made in light of our industry experience and our perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. You should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. They involve risks, uncertainties (many of which are beyond our control) and assumptions. In particular, the estimated cost synergies disclosed herein were projected by DIRECTV’s management. DIRECTV may fail to realize, or not realize in the amounts anticipated or within the expected timeframe, the estimated synergies, because, among other factors, these cost synergies may require capital investment or integration expenses, and many of these cost savings can only be realized following negotiations with third parties, whose support and cooperation cannot be assured. We operate in a highly competitive, consumer and technology driven and rapidly changing business, regulatory and various other factors could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations in the future and cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements.  Although we believe that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect our actual operating and financial performance and cause our performance to differ materially from the performance anticipated in the forward-looking statements.  Should one or more of these uncertainties materialize, or should any of these assumptions prove incorrect, our actual operating and financial performance may vary in material respects from the performance projected in these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release speaks only as of the date on which we make it. Factors or events that could cause our actual operating and financial performance to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Contacts

DIRECTV

Investor Contact:
investors@directv.com 

Media Contact:
media@directv.com 

EchoStar

Investor and Media Contact:
news@dish.com 

1 DIRECTV’s estimate of cost synergies consists, among other factors, of selling, general and administrative savings (including from reduction in overhead expenses, elimination of overlapping support functions, consolidation of customer support resources and rationalization of sales force), technological and engineering savings (including from elimination of duplicate tech investments, consolidation of service platforms, upgrading to more efficient technical services and digitization of billing and collection processes), as well as content and procurement savings (including by benefiting from preferential rates, elimination of overlapping contracts, improved ability to repackage channels and reduction in rate card disparities). Any potential synergies will be realized over time, and may require capital investment or integration expenses, or negotiations with third parties which may not be successful and may be offset by subscriber losses or increased costs and expenses. Cost synergies assume a closing date by September 30, 2025.

 

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Centric Software Pioneers Fully Actionable Digital Whiteboard with Seamless PLM Integration to Optimize Product Assortments

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Reduce SKUs and deliver the right product choices faster with Centric Visual Whiteboard

CAMPBELL, Calif., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Centric Software® is pleased to announce the release of Centric Visual Whiteboard™, the latest addition to the Centric Visual Boards™ family of connected digital boards already with actionable content adopted by many leading brands and retailers worldwide. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source, buy, make, price, allocate, sell and replenish products such as fashion, luxury, footwear, outdoor, home and related goods like cosmetics & personal care as well as multi-category retail to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals.

Centric Visual Whiteboard can be configured to the customer’s specific needs and its function depending on who is using it

Retail and grocery brands are shifting from the endless aisle concept to SKU prioritization that better meets consumer demands and has a positive financial impact. However, developing robust assortments is challenging, as marketing, product, design, merchandising and planning teams struggle with disconnected tools and systems. Teams frequently lose weeks manually pulling data from various sources to create cohesive presentations for seasonal collections and assortments. Information is often static; immediately out of date as soon as it is copied/pasted from one system to another and, critically, teams lack the ability to visually pivot collections based on various criteria such as delivery date, theme, price point, channel, region, color, size, etc. to ensure a robust, curated product offer.

Centric Visual Whiteboard is a dynamic, collaborative workspace that empowers marketing, designers, merchandisers and planners to visualize concepts and transition smoothly from ideation to production. This intuitive platform supports various use cases, from assembling seasonal assortments to preparing detailed linesheets and presentations.

Users of Centric Visual Whiteboard believe that it is a game-changing solution and report 99% time saving, equating to weeks or months, to produce outputs required by stakeholders for business-critical decisions. One European brand estimated annual savings of €800k in resources for inspiration board updates. “Creating a collection information presentation used to take a team of 5 to 10 Product Managers a full week, but now it can be done in two minutes,” says a high-end fashion jewelry brand.

“Centric Visual Whiteboard can be configured to the customer’s specific needs and its function depending on who is using it”, explains Humberto Roa, Vice President of Innovation at Centric Software.

“Centric Visual Whiteboard is a free-form or templated canvas where users can bring together real-time imagery and information related to products, styles, materials and associated attributes from multiple systems, and automatically group them in different ways, such as by price point or color or size or product family…. For designers or marketers, this might mean creating a concept brief or seasonal promotions. Through a merchandising lens, it could be creating visual line planning reports or developing a creative brief with product placeholders. Boards created using Centric Visual Whiteboard can be exported as slide decks to tools such as PowerPoint, quickly transforming collaborative sandboxing into presentations for internal or external stakeholders.”

Additional market feedback includes, “We bring in imagery and data points from PLM and ERP, adapt the layout for the specific audience, automatically group and sort products and download the canvas in seconds as a presentation or PDF. We save so much administrative time updating slides, as price and margin changes are automatically updated from our ERP solution. It’s an optimal collection visualization system for faster decision-making.”

“Centric Visual Whiteboard was developed hand-in-hand with our leading fashion, grocery and consumer goods brand and retail customers,” says Chris Groves, CEO of Centric Software. “Centric Visual Whiteboard solves multiple problems and is an innovative development for fashion, retail and consumer goods teams to drive better and faster decisions, resulting in both happier customers and improvements in financial performance.”

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Join our webinar: ‘Optimize product assortments and deliver the right product choices with Centric Visual Whiteboard’ https://www..centricsoftware.com/l/35842/2024-09-27/wd91r6 

Media Contact

Aurore Evee, Centric Software, +16479155377, aurore.evee@centricsoftware.com, www.centricsoftware.com 

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KUOG, Inc Partners with TRECIG, LLC to Elevate Air Force Sustainment Operations and Equipment Support (Over $2.6B in IDIQ’s)

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Some Partnerships are elite and allow for elevation while empowering others to aim high on an end goal for legacy impact. A partnership with the right team transform business like you cant imagine.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — KUOG, INC is proud to announce a strategic partnership with TRECIG, LLC, to drive next-level innovation and cutting-edge capabilities to support the U.S. Air Force’s operational sustainment and readiness initiatives. This partnership will support KUOG’s recent awards, including the U.S. Air Force’s $975 million, 9-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Warfighter Readiness Contract under the Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO), and the $1.7 billion, 10-year Support Equipment Vehicles Strategic Replenishment Contract (SEV SRC) IDIQ.

Leaders of Excellence within in the Department of Defense!

The Warfighter Readiness, RSO IDIQ contract seeks to accelerate the delivery of critical operational solutions to the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Sustainment Enterprise, positioning KUOG and TRECIG as preeminent Department of Defense (DoD) solution providers. Together, the companies aim to challenge conventional mindsets, push the boundaries of innovation, and provide rapid and effective solutions tailored to the U.S. Air Force’s and its personnel’s evolving needs.

The SEV SRC IDIQ contract focuses on sourcing, acquiring, and delivering a broad range of ground and aircraft standard support equipment (CSE) end items. This includes approximately 500 national stock numbers (NSNs) spanning over 60 federal stock classes (FSCs), supporting the Air Force, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), the Air National Guard (ANG), and other services. The equipment provided will range from aerial stores, lift trucks, and aircraft engine trailers to various electronic and mechanical aircraft maintenance testers, among other critical assets.

“Partnering with TRECIG, LLC represents a significant step in our commitment to revolutionize sustainment operations for the U.S. Air Force,” said Paul Gunn Jr., CEO of KUOG, INC. “The collaboration will enhance our capabilities in delivering innovative, effective, and timely solutions that meet the evolving requirements of our defense clients.”

TRECIG, LLC, brings extensive experience in advanced technological solutions and management capabilities that complement KUOG’s established expertise in defense contracting and operational support. By leveraging TRECIG’s innovations, KUOG aims to bring unparalleled efficiency and precision to fulfilling the RSO and SEV SRC IDIQ contracts.

“This partnership with KUOG, INC allows us to contribute our expertise in cutting-edge technology to one of the most important sectors – national defense,” commented Roy L. Rucker Sr., CEO/President of TRECIG, LLC. “We look forward to playing a key role in ensuring that the U.S. Air Force has the tools and support it needs to sustain operations effectively.”

The collaboration between KUOG and TRECIG is expected to deliver superior results for the Department of the Air Force, significantly enhancing readiness, responsiveness, and sustainment across critical missions. By combining the innovative capabilities of both firms, the partnership will set a new benchmark in support services for the defense sector, ultimately contributing to greater operational efficiency and mission success.

For further inquiries, please contact:

Paul L. Gunn Jr. or

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About KUOG, INC:

KUOG, INC is a leading defense contractor specializing in strategic sourcing, operational sustainment, and delivering mission-critical U.S. military and defense services equipment. With a proven track record of excellence, KUOG is committed to supporting national defense initiatives with innovative and effective solutions.

About TRECIG, LLC:

TRECIG, LLC is a technology firm known for its cutting-edge solutions and strategic management capabilities. With expertise in delivering advanced technological innovations, TRECIG is dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency across various sectors, including defense and government services.

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Hollard Group Risk Goes Live with Sapiens Data and Analytics Solution to Complement Sapiens CoreSuite for Life & Pensions

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The implementation accelerates HGR’s complete core transformation for Life & Pensions

UXBRIDGE, England, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Sapiens International Corporation, (NASDAQ: SPNS) (TASE: SPNS), a leading global provider of software solutions for the insurance industry, announced today that South Africa’s Hollard Group Risk (HGR), a division of Hollard Life Insurance Company Limited, has gone live with Sapiens DataSuite, to accelerate the complex migration of HGR’s business and align processes with Sapiens CoreSuite for Life & Pensions. DataSuite will support the transition period between the core system and HGR’s legacy system.

Sapiens DataSuite supports the complex launch of CoreSuite by producing actionable insights and automated, consolidated reports across HGR legacy system and CoreSuite system among all lines of business to deliver maximum business value. Among its many benefits, DataSuite empowers HGR with the ability to manage their data and reporting needs and seamlessly operate their business as usual during the migration from their legacy policy administration system. The solution provides HGR with a detailed suite of operational, claims, underwriting, financial, risk and actuarial reports. 

In addition, integrating DataSuite with HGR’s legacy policy administration system and CoreSuite significantly reduces the complexities of the migration process, which required complicated development of tailored reports and merging of reports across the legacy and CoreSuite systems. CoreSuite’s policy administration system includes the full range of group scheme processing including enrolment via file for bulks or manually for a single member, periodical payroll processing, premium payments, commission and binder fee calculations, renewal calculations, and claims. 

“The implementation of DataSuite propels our long and trusted relationship with Sapiens to a new level of partnership,” said Duran Chetty, HGR’s COO & CIO. “Sapiens CoreSuite for Life & Pensions is replacing our core legacy system to drive down operational costs and deliver automated, seamless user experiences for customers, alliance partners, and HGR staff. CoreSuite and DataSuite will also help accelerate our digital transformation objectives. Sapiens’ dedicated data solution and data warehouse have stepped in to handle our existing business volumes, while accommodating expected growth.”  

“Sapiens delivered HGR a complete transformation package to accelerate their market position and reduce the complexities of their reporting requirements,” said Roni Al-Dor, Sapiens President and CEO. “HGR’s launch of Sapiens CoreSuite was the first comprehensive group risk implementation in South Africa, and we are excited to see the continuation of this project with DataSuite and to accompany HGR as they expand.”  

Sapiens CoreSuite for Life & Pensions is a software solution for end-to-end core operations and processes. An award-winning policy administration system, it supports individual and group products across life, health, wealth & retirement.  

Sapiens DataSuite is a data management solution that empowers insurers to transform their data into actionable insights to maximize the value of their data. DataSuite is a modular, highly innovative business intelligence solution specifically for insurance markets. 

About Hollard Group Risk (HGR)  

Hollard Group Risk (HGR) is a division of Hollard Life Insurance Company Limited. HGR is an independent specialist risk manager that provides a comprehensive range of flexible risk benefit solutions to employer and affinity groups, both locally and internationally. For more information, visit https://hollardgrouprisk.com/ 

About Sapiens  

Sapiens International Corporation (NASDAQ and TASE: SPNS) is a global leader in intelligent insurance software solutions. With Sapiens’ robust platform, customer-driven partnerships, and rich ecosystem, insurers are empowered to future-proof their organizations with operational excellence in a rapidly changing marketplace. We help insurers harness the power of AI and advanced automation to support core solutions for property and casualty, workers’ compensation, and life insurance, including reinsurance, financial & compliance, data & analytics, digital, and decision management. Sapiens boasts a longtime global presence, serving over 600 customers in more than 30 countries with its innovative SaaS offerings. Recognized by industry experts and selected for the Microsoft Top 100 Partner program, Sapiens is committed to partnering with our customers for their entire transformation journey and is continuously innovating to ensure their success.  

For more information visit https://sapiens.com or follow us on LinkedIn   

Investor and Media Contact  
Yaffa Cohen-Ifrah  
Sapiens Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Investor Relations 
Email: Yaffa.cohen-ifrah@sapiens.com 

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Certain matters discussed in this press release that are incorporated herein and therein by reference are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, Section 21E of the Exchange Act and the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that are based on our beliefs, assumptions and expectations, as well as information currently available to us. Such forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “will,” “plan” and similar expressions. Such statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to:  the degree of our success in our plans to leverage our global footprint to grow our sales; the degree of our success in integrating the companies that we have acquired through the implementation of our M&A growth strategy; the lengthy development cycles for our solutions, which may frustrate our ability to realize revenues and/or profits from our potential new solutions; our lengthy and complex sales cycles, which do not always result in the realization of revenues; the degree of our success in retaining our existing customers or competing effectively for greater market share; the global macroeconomic environment, including headwinds caused by inflation, relatively high interest rates, potentially unfavorable currency exchange rate movements, and uncertain economic conditions, and their impact on our revenues, profitability and cash flows; difficulties in successfully planning and managing changes in the size of our operations; the frequency of the long-term, large, complex projects that we perform that involve complex estimates of project costs and profit margins, which sometimes change mid-stream; the challenges and potential liability that heightened privacy laws and regulations pose to our business; occasional disputes with clients, which may adversely impact our results of operations and our reputation; various intellectual property issues related to our business; potential unanticipated product vulnerabilities or cybersecurity breaches of our or our customers’ systems; risks related to the insurance industry in which our clients operate; risks associated with our global sales and operations, such as changes in regulatory requirements, wide-spread viruses and epidemics like the coronavirus epidemic,  and fluctuations in currency exchange rates; and risks related to our principal location in Israel and our status as a Cayman Islands company.  

While we believe such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, should one or more of the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, or these risks or uncertainties materialize, our actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Please read the risks discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023, to be filed in the near future, in order to review conditions that we believe could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that future results, levels of activity, performance and events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or will occur. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason, to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations. 

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