"The acquisition of Symitar greatly increases our presence in the credit union market, which is known for a commitment to investing in technology," stated Michael R. Wallace, President and COO of Jack Henry. The acquisition adds 237 credit union customers to Jack Henry's current count of 90. "With the addition of Symitar's comprehensive product offerings, which run on the IBM RS/6000, we can expand our reach into a market that we have not yet tapped - the 2,500 credit unions with over $25 million in assets." In conjunction with the merger, Bruce Cormode has been named Presidnet of Symitar, which will operate as a division of Jack Henry.
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. provides integrated computer systems and ATM networking products for banks and credit unions. Jack Henry markets and supports its systems throughout the United States and has over 2,850 financial institution clients serving millions of customers nationwide. For additional information on Jack Henry, visit the company's web site at www.jackhenry.com.
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