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Blackbaud maakt overname van RLC bekend
Nederlandse marktleider van software voor non-profit organisaties geeft een stevige impuls aan Blackbaud’s internationale aanwezigheid
Charleston, S.C. (30 April 2009) - Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) heeft vandaag bekend gemaakt dat het alle aandelen van RLC CCT, een besloten vennootschap gevestigd in Almere, heeft verworven. RLC is de toonaangevende leverancier van software en diensten voor de non-profit sector in Nederland. Haar in eigen beheer ontwikkelde relatiebeheerssystemen, Charibase en OneDirect, worden door meer dan 80 van de grootste non-profit organisaties in Nederland gebruikt
“We zijn zeer verheugd om deze overname van RLC te kunnen melden”, vertelt Marc Chardon, bestuursvoorzitter en CEO van Blackbaud. “Het RLC team beschikt over brede ervaring met het werken in de levendige Nederlandse non-profit sector en biedt toonaangevende oplossingen die zijn toegespitst op haar lokale doelgroep. Daarnaast biedt RLC’s basis met invloedrijke Nederlandse klanten Blackbaud een stevig fundament om verder uit te breiden naar andere West-Europese landen, hetgeen in lijn is met onze wereldwijde missie om non-profit organisaties te voorzien van toonaangevende producten en diensten om hen in staat te stellen de wereld te verbeteren.”
RLC’s organisatie, bestaande uit 25 medewerkers, zal opereren als een onderdeel van de Blackbaud organisatie en blijft haar groeiende klantenbestand van toonaangevende non-profit organisaties in Nederland van dienst zijn. Blackbaud blijft alle producten van RLC ondersteunen en zal significante aanvullende Research & Development investeringen doen om RLC’s technologisch platform, producten en diensten verder te ontwikkelen om optimaal te kunnen voldoen aan de wensen van non-profits.
“RLC is gefocust op het ondersteunen van non-profit organisaties bij het realiseren van hun doelen”, vertelt Edwin Schalk, directeur van RLC. “Onze combinatie met Blackbaud, de wereldmarktleider, zal ons in staat stellen onze klanten een breder scala van waardevergrotende oplossingen te bieden waarbij we tegelijkertijd onze gedegen kennis van de Nederlandse situatie nog verder kunnen uitbouwen.”
Andrew Mosawi, vice-president voor internationale ontwikkeling van Blackbaud, vult aan “RLC heeft een bewezen track record van succesvolle samenwerking met de non-profit sector in Nederland en wij zijn dan ook erg enthousiast dat zij het Blackbaud team komen versterken.”
Mosawi voegt eraan toe dat “Nederland hoog genoteerd staat als het gaat om ranglijsten over de inzet van vrijwilligers en het geven van donaties als percentage van het BNP. Met haar krachtige software en uitgebreide kennis van de behoeften van non-profit organisaties in Nederland zal RLC een sleutelrol vervullen in verdere expansie van Blackbauds aanwezigheid in de Europa.”
Over Blackbaud
Blackbaud is de toonaangevende, wereldwijde leverancier van software en dienstverlening die non-profit organisaties in staat stelt hun organisatie en processen efficiënter in te richten, duurzame relaties op te bouwen en meer geld in te zamelen ter ondersteuning van hun doelstellingen. Ongeveer 22,000 organisaties – zoals het Fonds voor de Universiteit van Arizona, het Amerikaanse Rode Kruis, Kankeronderzoek UK, de Taft School, het Lincoln Center, InTouch Ministries, het Tulsa gemeenschapsfonds, Ursinus College, Earthjustice, International Fund for Animal Welfare, en het WGBH Opleidingsfonds — gebruiken één of meer producten of diensten van Blackbaud voor fondsenwerving, relatiemanagement, financieel management, website management, direct marketing, opleidingadministratie, kaartverkoop, business intelligence, prospect research, consulting, en analyses. Sinds 1981 heeft Blackbaud al haar aandacht en expertise gericht om samen te werken met non-profits en hen oplossingen te bieden die ze nodig hebben om het verschil te maken in hun omgeving, lokaal en wereldwijd. Blackbaud heeft haar hoofdkantoor in de Verenigde Staten en vestigingen in Canada, het Verenigd Koninkrijk en Australië. Voor meer informatie, ga naar www.blackbaud.com
Over RLC
Vanuit haar kantoor in Almere ontwikkelt en levert RLC CRM-, betaalprocessen- en hostingoplossingen en -diensten voor non-profit organisaties als Greenpeace, Cordaid, Cliniclowns, het Astma Fonds, SOA Aids FONDS Nederland, de Dierenbescherming en het Nelson Mandela Kinderfonds. RLC is onlangs door de leden van brancheorganisatie VFI-diensten uitgekozen tot leverancier van het jaar. Voor meer informatie ga naar www.rlc.nl.
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Forward-looking Statements
Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations, and assumptions contained in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Although Blackbaud attempts to be accurate in making these forward-looking statements, it is possible that future circumstances might differ from the assumptions on which such statements are based. In addition, other important factors that could cause results to differ materially include the following: general economic risks; uncertainty regarding increased business and renewals from existing customers; continued success in sales growth; management of integration of acquired companies and other risks associated with acquisitions; risks associated with successful implementation of multiple integrated software products; the ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to our dividend policy and share repurchase program, including potential limitations on our ability to grow and the possibility that we might discontinue payment of dividends; risks relating to restrictions imposed by the credit facility; risks associated with management of growth; lengthy sales and implementation cycles, particularly in larger organization; technological changes that make our products and services less competitive; and the other risk factors set forth from time to time in the SEC filings for Blackbaud, copies of which are available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or upon request from Blackbaud's investor relations department. All Blackbaud product names appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.
Blackbaud Announces Acquisition of RLC
Netherland’s leading supplier of software for nonprofits boosts company’s global presence
Charleston, S.C. (April 30, 2009) - Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today announced that it has acquired RLC CCT, a privately-owned company located in Almere, the Netherlands. RLC is the leading provider of software and services to nonprofits in the Netherlands. Its constituent relationship management products, Charibase and OneDirect, are used by more than 80 of the largest nonprofit organizations in the Netherlands.
"We are very pleased to announce the acquisition of RLC,” said Marc Chardon, Blackbaud’s president and chief executive officer. “The RLC team brings deep experience working within the vibrant Dutch nonprofit sector and industry-leading solutions that have been tailored to its local target markets. In addition, RLC’s Netherlands’ installed base of influential customers provides Blackbaud with a solid foundation to expand into other Western European countries, which is consistent with our global mission of providing nonprofits with leading solutions and services in order to make the world a better place.”
RLC’s organization, which consists of 25 employees, will operate as a Blackbaud company and continue to serve its growing customer base of leading nonprofit organizations in the Netherlands. Blackbaud will continue to support all of RLC’s product offerings, in addition to dedicating incremental R&D resources to extend RLC’s technology platform and solutions to best meet the needs of nonprofits, wherever their operational bases may be.
“RLC is focused on helping nonprofit organizations achieve their missions,” said Edwin Schalk, RLC’s managing director. “Our combination with Blackbaud, the global market leader, will enable us to offer our customers a broader range of value-add solutions while further enhancing our already deep level of domain expertise.”
Andrew Mosawi, Blackbaud’s vice president of international business development, said “RLC has a proven track record in partnering with nonprofits in the Netherlands and we are delighted that they are joining the Blackbaud team.”
Mosawi added, “The Netherlands is consistently ranked highest in the world for the scale of its volunteering and giving as a share of GDP. With powerful software and a deep knowledge of the needs of nonprofit organizations in the Netherlands, RLC will play a key role in expanding Blackbaud’s presence throughout the European region.”
About Blackbaud
Blackbaud is the leading global provider of software and services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, enabling them to improve operational efficiency, build strong relationships, and raise more money to support their missions. Approximately 22,000 organizations — including University of Arizona Foundation, American Red Cross, Cancer Research UK, The Taft School, Lincoln Center, InTouch Ministries, Tulsa Community Foundation, Ursinus College, Earthjustice, International Fund for Animal Welfare, and the WGBH Educational Foundation — use one or more Blackbaud products and services for fundraising, constituent relationship management, financial management, website management, direct marketing, education administration, ticketing, business intelligence, prospect research, consulting, and analytics. Since 1981, Blackbaud’s sole focus and expertise has been partnering with nonprofits and providing them the solutions they need to make a difference in their local communities and worldwide. Headquartered in the United States, Blackbaud also has operations in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com.
About RLC
Based in Almere, the Netherlands, RLC specializes in CRM, payment processing and hosting solutions and services for nonprofit organizations such as Greenpeace, Cordaid, CliniClowns, Asthma Fund, Aids Fund, Association for the Protection of Animals and Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. RLC was recently chosen as the nonprofit supplier of the year by the members of the VFI (Association for Fundraising Organizations) for its delivery and support of its award-winning solutions, Charibase and OneDirect. For more information, visit www.rlc.nl.
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Melanie Mathos
Blackbaud, Inc.
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Jeroen Stoffele
RLC
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Source: Blackbaud
Forward-looking Statements
Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations, and assumptions contained in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Although Blackbaud attempts to be accurate in making these forward-looking statements, it is possible that future circumstances might differ from the assumptions on which such statements are based. In addition, other important factors that could cause results to differ materially include the following: general economic risks; uncertainty regarding increased business and renewals from existing customers; continued success in sales growth; management of integration of acquired companies and other risks associated with acquisitions; risks associated with successful implementation of multiple integrated software products; the ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to our dividend policy and share repurchase program, including potential limitations on our ability to grow and the possibility that we might discontinue payment of dividends; risks relating to restrictions imposed by the credit facility; risks associated with management of growth; lengthy sales and implementation cycles, particularly in larger organization; technological changes that make our products and services less competitive; and the other risk factors set forth from time to time in the SEC filings for Blackbaud, copies of which are available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or upon request from Blackbaud's investor relations department. All Blackbaud product names appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.
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