Advent Software (ADVS)

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The financial projections under Financial Guidance, our revenue growth, market acceptance and demand for our products and new product releases, our competitive position, market conditions and their impact on our business, international expansion, and the momentum of the business, and other forward-looking statements included in this presentation reflect management’s best judgment based on factors currently known and involve risks and uncertainties; our actual results may differ materially from those discussed here.  These risks and uncertainties include: potential fluctuations in new contract bookings, renewal rates, operating results and future growth rates; continued market acceptance of our Advent Portfolio Exchange®, Geneva® and Moxy® products; the successful development, release and market acceptance of new products and product enhancements; continued uncertainties and fluctuations in the financial markets; the Company’s ability to satisfy contractual performance requirements; difficulties in integrating merged businesses, such as Tamale Software, and achieving expected synergies and results; and other risks detailed from time to time in our SEC reports including, but not limited to, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and our 2008 annual report on Form 10-K.  The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements including any guidance, whether as a result of events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Advent, the Advent logo, Advent Software, Advent Portfolio Exchange, Geneva and Moxy are registered trademarks of Advent Software, Inc.  All other company names or marks mentioned herein are those of their respective owners.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The financial projections under Financial Guidance, our domestic and international growth, market acceptance and demand for our products and new product releases, the anticipated benefits of our sale of MicroEdge, anticipated benefits of our acquisition of Tamale Software, our competitive position, uncertain market conditions and their impact on our business, and the momentum of the business, and other forward-looking statements included in this presentation reflect management’s best judgment based on factors currently known and involve risks and uncertainties; our actual results may differ materially from those discussed here.  These risks and uncertainties include: potential fluctuations in new contract bookings, renewal rates, operating results and future growth rates; continued market acceptance of our Advent Portfolio Exchange®, Geneva® and Moxy® products; the successful development and market acceptance

Forward-looking Statements

This press release includes “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding the anticipated proceeds of the sale, the expected benefits of the divestiture to Advent’s leadership and market position; our expectations regarding improvements in our internal operations and resources; our expectations regarding the continued operation of MicroEdge; and other matters that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Advent’s actual results, levels of activity, or performance to differ materially from that expressed or implied by this press release.  Such risk factors include, among others: difficulties encountered in divesting and providing transition services to MicroEdge; achieving expected benefits; and changes in market and economic conditions. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated in the forward-looking statements in this press release.  Additional information concerning these and other risk factors is contained in Advent’s most recently filed quarterly report on Form 10-Q and 2008 annual report on Form 10-K, copies of which may be obtained by contacting Advent Software at (415) 645-1787 or by visiting Advent’s Investor Relations Web site at www.advent.com.  The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

The Advent logo and Advent Software are registered trademarks of Advent Software, Inc.  All other company names or marks mentioned herein are those of their respective owners.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The financial projections under Financial Guidance, our domestic and international growth, market acceptance and demand for our products and new product releases, the anticipated benefits of our sale of MicroEdge, anticipated benefits of our acquisition of Tamale Software, our competitive position, uncertain market conditions and their impact on our business, and the momentum of the business, and other forward-looking statements included in this presentation reflect management’s best judgment based on factors currently known and involve risks and uncertainties; our actual results may differ materially from those discussed here.  These risks and uncertainties include: potential fluctuations in new contract bookings, renewal rates, operating results and future growth rates; continued market acceptance of our Advent Portfolio Exchange®, Geneva® and Moxy® products; the successful development and market acceptance of new products and product enhancements; continued uncertainties and fluctuations in the financial markets; the Company’s ability to satisfy contractual performance requirements; difficulties in integrating merged businesses, such as Tamale Software, and achieving expected synergies and results; the ability to consummate the MicroEdge, Inc. disposition and other risks detailed from time to time in our SEC reports including, but not limited to, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and our 2008 annual report on Form 10-K.  The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements including any guidance, whether as a result of events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Advent, the Advent logo, Advent Software, Advent Portfolio Exchange, Geneva, Moxy and Tamale RMS are registered trademarks of Advent Software, Inc.  All other company names or marks mentioned herein are those of their respective owners.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release includes “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding: the expected timing of the closing of the sale; the anticipated proceeds, the expected benefits of the divestiture to Advent’s leadership and market position; our expectations regarding improvements in our internal operations and resources; our expectations regarding the operation of MicroEdge after completion of the transaction; and other matters that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Advent’s actual results, levels of activity, or performance to differ materially from that expressed or implied by this press release.  Such risk factors include, among others: difficulties encountered in divesting and providing transition services to MicroEdge; achieving expected benefits; uncertainties as to the timing of the merger; the satisfaction of closing conditions to the transaction; and changes in market and economic conditions. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated in the forward-looking statements in this press release.  Additional information concerning these and other risk factors is contained in Advent’s most recently filed quarterly report on Form 10-Q and 2008 annual report on Form 10-K, copies of which may be obtained by contacting Advent Software at (415) 645-1787 or by visiting Advent’s Investor Relations Web site at www.advent.com.  The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Advent, the Advent logo and Advent Software are registered trademarks of Advent Software, Inc.  All other company names or marks mentioned herein are those of their respective owners.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The financial projections under Financial Guidance, our growth and demand for our products, market acceptance of our products, anticipated benefits of our acquisition of Tamale Software, our competitive position, uncertain market conditions and their impact on our business, and the momentum of the business, and other forward-looking statements included in this presentation reflect management’s best judgment based on factors currently known and involve risks and uncertainties; our actual results may differ materially from those discussed here.  These risks and uncertainties include: potential fluctuations in results and future growth rates; continued market acceptance of our Advent Portfolio Exchange®, Geneva® and Moxy® products; the successful development and market acceptance of new products and product enhancements; continued uncertainties and fluctuations in the financial markets; the Company’s ability to satisfy contractual performance requirements; difficulties in integrating merged businesses, such as Tamale Software, and achieving expected synergies and results; and other risks detailed from time to time in our SEC reports including, but not limited to, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The financial projections under Financial Guidance, the impact of our 2008 strategic achievements, our ability to expand our US and international market presence, market acceptance of our products, anticipated benefits of our acquisition of Tamale Software, uncertain market conditions and their impact on our business, and the momentum of the business, and other forward-looking statements included in this press release reflect management’s best judgment based on factors currently known and involve risks and uncertainties; our actual results may differ materially from those discussed here.  These risks and uncertainties include: potential fluctuations in results and future growth rates; continued market acceptance of our Advent Portfolio Exchange®, Geneva® and Moxy® products; the

Forward-looking Statements

Any forward-looking statements included in this press release involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations. These risks and uncertainties include uncertainty in the financial markets and challenges to the Company’s operating performance, including its ability to generate increased sales of existing products and introduction of new products, and other risks detailed in Advent’s most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and its annual report on Form 10-K, copies of which may be obtained by contacting Advent Software at (415) 645-1787 or by visiting Advent’s Investor Relations Web site at www.advent.com.

The Advent logo, Advent Software and Geneva are registered trademarks of Advent Software, Inc.  All other company names or marks mentioned herein are those of their respective owners.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The financial projections under Financial Guidance, our growth internationally and demand in the US, market acceptance of our products, anticipated benefits of our acquisition of Tamale Software, uncertain market conditions and their impact on our business, and the momentum of the business, and other forward-looking statements included in this presentation reflect management’s best judgment based on factors currently known and involve risks and uncertainties; our actual results may differ materially from those discussed here.  These risks and uncertainties include: potential fluctuations in results and future growth rates; continued market acceptance of our Advent Portfolio Exchange^®, Geneva^® and Moxy^® products; the successful development and market acceptance of new products and product enhancements; continued uncertainties and fluctuations in the financial markets; the Company’s ability to satisfy contractual performance requirements; difficulties in integrating merged businesses, such as Tamale Software, and achieving expected synergies and results; and other risks detailed from time to time in our SEC reports including, but not limited to, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and our 2007 annual report on Form 10-K.  The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements including any guidance, whether as a result of events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

The Advent logo, Advent Software, Advent Portfolio Exchange and Geneva are registered trademarks of Advent Software, Inc.  All other company names or marks mentioned herein are those of their respective owners.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release includes “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding: the expected benefits of the acquisition to Advent’s leadership and market position; Advent’s scale, resources, expertise and presence; Advent’s products and services; and Advent’s customers; and other matters that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Advent’s actual results, levels of activity or performance to differ materially from that expressed or implied by this press release.  Such risk factors include, among others: difficulties encountered in integrating merged businesses and achieving expected synergies; whether certain market segments grow as

Forward-looking Statements

This press release includes “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding: the expected timing of the closing of the acquisition; the expected benefits of the acquisition to Advent’s leadership and market position; expected 2009 revenues from the Tamale business and impact on Advent’s earnings per share; Advent’s scale, resources, expertise and presence; Advent’s products and services; and Advent’s customers; Advent’s plans with respect to future stock repurchases, including the timing and amount of such repurchases; and other matters that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Advent’s actual results, levels of activity, performance or levels of stock repurchases to differ materially from that expressed or implied by this press release.  Such risk factors include, among others: difficulties encountered in integrating merged businesses and achieving expected synergies; uncertainties as to the timing of the merger; the satisfaction of closing conditions to the transaction; whether certain market segments grow as anticipated; Advent’s ability to retain key employees; the competitive environment of the software industry and competitive responses to the proposed merger; and whether the companies can successfully develop new products and the degree to which these gain market acceptance.  Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated in the forward-looking statements in this press release.  Additional information concerning these and other risk factors is contained in Advent’s most recently filed quarterly report on Form 10-Q and 2007 annual report on Form 10-K.  The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

The Advent logo and Advent Software are registered trademarks of Advent Software, Inc.  All other company names or marks mentioned herein are those of their respective owners.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The financial projections under Financial Guidance, our growth internationally and demand in the US, and other forward-looking statements included in this presentation reflect management’s best judgment based on factors currently known and involve risks and uncertainties; our actual results may differ materially from those discussed here.  These risks and uncertainties include: potential fluctuations in results and future growth rates; continued market acceptance of our APX, Geneva® and Moxy® products; the successful development and market acceptance of new products and product enhancements; continued uncertainties and fluctuations in the financial markets; the Company’s ability to satisfy contractual

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The financial projections under Financial Guidance and other forward-looking statements included in this presentation reflect management’s best judgment based on factors currently known and involve risks and uncertainties; our actual results may differ materially from those discussed here.  These risks and uncertainties include: potential fluctuations in results and future growth rates; continued market acceptance of our APX and Geneva® products; the successful development and market acceptance of new products and product enhancements; continued uncertainties and fluctuations in the financial markets; and other risks detailed from time to time in our SEC reports including, but not limited to, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and our 2007 annual report on Form 10-K.  The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements including any guidance, whether as a result of events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

The Advent logo, Advent Portfolio Exchange and Geneva are registered trademarks of Advent Software, Inc.  All other company names or marks mentioned herein are those of their respective owners.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The financial projections under Financial Guidance and other forward-looking statements included in this presentation, which reflect management’s best judgment based on factors currently known, involve risks and uncertainties, and our actual results may differ materially from those discussed here.  These risks and uncertainties include potential fluctuations in results and future growth rates, continued market acceptance of our APX, Geneva and Moxy products, the

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The financial projections under Financial Guidance and other forward looking statements included in this presentation, which reflect management’s best judgment based on factors currently known, involve risks and uncertainties, and our actual results may differ materially from those discussed here.  These risks and uncertainties include potential fluctuations in results and future growth rates, continued market acceptance of our APX, Geneva and Moxy products, the successful development and market

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The forward looking statements included in this presentation, which reflect management’s best judgment based on factors currently known, involve risks and uncertainties, and our actual results may differ materially from those discussed here. These risks and uncertainties include potential fluctuations in results and future growth rates, the successful development and market acceptance of new products and product enhancements, continued uncertainties and fluctuations in the financial markets, and other risks detailed from time to time in our SEC reports including, but not limited to, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and our 2006 annual report on Form 10-K/A. The company disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements including any guidance, whether as a result of events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events

Advent, Advent Portfolio Exchange, Geneva, Moxy and Advent Revenue Center are registered trademarks or marks of Advent Software, Inc. All other company names or marks mentioned herein are those of their respective owners.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The forward looking statements included in this presentation, which reflect management’s best judgment based on factors currently known, involve risks and uncertainties, and our actual results may differ materially from those discussed here. These risks and uncertainties include potential fluctuations in results and future growth rates, the successful development and market acceptance of new products and product enhancements, continued uncertainties and fluctuations in the financial markets, and other risks detailed from time to time in our SEC reports including, but not limited to, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and our 2006 annual report on Form 10-K/A.  The company disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements including any guidance, whether as a result of events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events

Advent, Advent Portfolio Exchange, Geneva, Moxy and Advent Revenue Center are registered trademarks or marks of Advent Software, Inc.  All other company names or marks mentioned herein are those of their respective owners.

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and product enhancements, the impact of initiatives by competitors, the timing and amount of any share repurchases, continued uncertainties and fluctuations in the financial markets, and other risks detailed in Advent’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K/A and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained by contacting Advent Software at 415-645-1787, or by visiting Advent’s Investor Relations website at www.advent.com. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Advent, Axys, Advent Portfolio Exchange, Geneva, Moxy and Advent Revenue Center are registered trademarks or marks of Advent Software, Inc. All other company names or marks mentioned herein are those of their respective owners.

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The forward-looking statements included in this press release, including the 2007

financial guidance specified above, which reflect management’s best judgment based on factors currently known, involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations and guidance. These risks and uncertainties include potential fluctuations in license bookings, revenues, operating results and future growth rates, changes in the length of our sales cycles, the successful development and market acceptance of new products and product enhancements, the impact of initiatives by competitors, the timing and amount of any share repurchases, continued uncertainties and fluctuations in the financial markets, and other risks detailed in Advent’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained by contacting Advent Software at 415-645-1787, or by visiting Advent’s Investor Relations website at www.advent.com. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Advent, Axys, Advent Portfolio Exchange, Moxy, Geneva and Advent Partner are registered trademarks of Advent Software, Inc. All other company names or marks mentioned herein are those of their respective owners.

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