FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Corum Group Expands its Global M&A Business to Canada
BELLEVUE, Wash., Nov. 20, 2007 Corum Group Ltd., the worlds largest provider of M&A services to software and information technology companies, announces their increased presence in Canada with the appointment of Bruce Lazenby as Corum regional director, Canada.
Canada is a hotbed for software and technology companies that are eager to grow and expand beyond the Canadian market, and with Corums world-wide reach, we provide Canadian companies with growth potential beyond the capabilities of traditional organic growth, says Ward Carter, president, Corum. With this market opportunity in mind, we are very pleased to announce that Bruce Lazenby has been appointed regional director of Canada.
Lazenby, a former successful software CEO, is highly engaged in the Canadian technology market. Currently, he chairs the Ottawa Software Cluster and was the winner of the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliances Private Sector Leadership award in 2005, amongst other distinctions. I have known Corum for years and have always respected the immense value they bring to software CEOs, said Lazenby, regional director, Corum. I am delighted to join such a respected and effective team.
As global M&A activity continues to rise, Canada is poised to be a dynamic player in both consolidation and innovation going forward. Both buyers and sellers have contributed to a more than 100 percent increase in deal volumes over the past few years.
Corum has a truly global view of software companies and can position Canadian companies for success better than any company in the world, added Lazenby. I am very eager to engage with great Canadian software and technology companies to help them achieve their M&A goals.
About Corum Group
Corum Group Ltd. is the global leader in merger and acquisition services, specializing in serving software and information technology companies worldwide. With 12 offices globally, Corum has completed over US $6 billion in transactions in 15 countries in its over 20-year history, and publishes the industrys most widely distributed M&A research. Corums principals are highly experienced former tech CEOs, who are supported by the industrys leading researchers, writers and valuators. The company has spent more than US $20 million to build the worlds largest buyer database to help ensure unparalleled success in client engagements. For additional information, visit www.corumgroup.com.
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