2006: Clear increase of activity after a retail market slowdown in 2006
2007: Two strategic investments for a change in company dimension

In 2006 we pursued our growth and investment strategy despite adverse trends in the retail market in the 2nd quarter and Microsoft postponing the launch of Vista.  Acquiring IMR and FastTrak in the UK, as well as signing a number of contracts on 3 continents effectively demonstrate our growth ambitions: to build a world leader.

From this point of view, acquiring Nova Development and Emme represent real growth accelerators for Avanquest Software. The similarities in economic models and the extent to which the two catalogues complete each other will enable us to fully exploit our synergy.

Additionally we have made internal investments, strengthening our structure dedicated to e-Commerce, which has resulted in multiples of growth higher than other traditional channels. 

Thierry Bonnefoi, Chief Financial Officer, Avanquest Software

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