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Filed by NetIQ Corporation
Pursuant to Rule 425 Under the Securities Act of 1933
And Deemed Filed Pursuant to Rule 14a-12
Under the Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: Mission Critical Software, Inc.
Commission File No. 000-26205
Material posted on NetIQ Corporation's website on February 28, 2000 concerning
the merger of NetIQ and Mission Critical Software, Inc.
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Mission Critical and NetIQ Agree to Merger of Equals
Mission Critical Software Inc. of Houston, Texas, and NetIQ Corporation of
Santa Clara, California, have announced a strategic merger of equals to create a
powerhouse uniquely positioned to provide comprehensive, leading-edge solutions
for managing eBusiness infrastructures and Windows NT- and Windows 2000-based
systems and applications. The agreement, which was unanimously approved by the
board of directors of both companies, will create a combined company with a
current market value in excess of $2.7 billion. In a separate transaction,
Mission Critical has also agreed to acquire Ganymede, a leading provider of end-
to-end network performance management software.
To help you understand the details of the proposed merger, we've set up
this special section of our Web site with the following information:
. Press Release. The press announcement jointly issued by NetIQ and Mission
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Critical.
. The Merger at a Glance. An overview of the merger and the new company that
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will emerge as a result.
. Frequently Asked Questions. Answers to the most common questions about the
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merger.
. Web Cast. Find out how to listen to the conference call where investors are
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briefed about the deal.
. A Letter to Our Customers. NetIQ CEO Ching-Fa Hwang explains how customers
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will benefit from the merger.
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[Press Release link]
Mission Critical and NetIQ Agree to Merger of Equals
Creates Premier Provider Of Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000 eBusiness
Infrastructure Management Software Solutions
HOUSTON, TX, and SANTA CLARA, CA, February 28, 2000 - Mission Critical
Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCSW) and NetIQ Corp. (NASDAQ: NTIQ) today jointly
announced a strategic merger of equals to create a powerhouse uniquely
positioned to provide comprehensive, leading-edge solutions for managing
eBusiness infrastructures and Windows NT- and Windows 2000-based systems and
applications. The agreement, which was unanimously approved by the boards of
directors of both companies, will create a combined company with a current
market value in excess of $2.7 billion. In a separate transaction, Mission
Critical Software has also agreed to acquire Ganymede Software, Inc., a
privately held company that is a leading provider of end-to-end network
performance management software.
The combination of Mission Critical Software and NetIQ brings together two
established leaders in Windows NT and Windows 2000 eBusiness infrastructure
management with market-leading and highly complementary products and a shared
strategic vision. The new company will provide eBusinesses, enterprise customers
and application service providers (ASPs) with the most comprehensive
infrastructure management solutions encompassing administration, directory, and
application performance management.
Michael S. Bennett, currently Mission Critical Software's chairman,
president and chief executive officer, will be executive chairman of the new
company, and Ching-Fa Hwang, currently president and chief executive officer of
NetIQ, will be chief executive officer.
Under the terms of a definitive merger agreement, Mission Critical Software
stockholders will receive 0.9413 share of NetIQ common stock for each Mission
Critical Software common share. Each company's stockholders will receive shares
representing about 50 percent of the new company on a diluted basis. The merger
will be accounted for as a purchase and is expected to be tax-free to the
stockholders of both companies. The merger, which is expected to close during
the June 2000 quarter, is subject to regulatory approvals, approval by the
stockholders of both companies, and customary closing conditions. At the closing
of the merger, the companies expect to create a new corporate name and stock
symbol.
"eCommerce is an increasingly pervasive element of our economy, and
eBusiness infrastructure management has become a critical component for
success," said Michael S. Bennett. "Windows 2000 is clearly poised to be a
platform of choice for the new era of eBusiness and, with
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this transaction, the combined company will be superbly positioned to deliver
the most comprehensive and scalable solutions for Windows availability,
performance and security for customers."
"This is a tremendously synergistic combination that will deliver strong
results for customers and stockholders," said Ching-Fa Hwang. "By bringing
together our two companies, their complementary product offerings and target
markets - and by leveraging the combined intellectual property, and financial
and human resources - we will be able to offer customers the solutions necessary
for comprehensive end-to-end management of their Windows 2000-based
infrastructures. We have a clear vision for smoothly integrating our
organizations and are committed to ensuring that we maximize the potential of
what will become the clear leader in the Windows 2000 systems management and
eBusiness infrastructure management space."
Hwang continued, "We believe our organizations are a superb fit from both a
market and cultural standpoint, and we look forward to working with our new
colleagues."
The New Company
The new company will be headquartered in Santa Clara, California with key
executives, development and operational personnel in Houston, Texas. The two
companies had combined revenue of approximately $63 million for the twelve
months ended December 31, 1999 and approximately 375 employees at year-end.
In addition to Bennett and Hwang, other key members of the new company's
executive team are James A. Barth, current chief financial officer of NetIQ, who
will be chief financial officer, Stephen E. Odom, current chief financial and
operating officer at Mission Critical Software, who will be chief operating
officer, and Thomas P. Bernhardt, current chief technology officer of Mission
Critical Software, who will be chief technology officer. The Board of Directors
will be composed of 9 members, 4 each from Mission Critical Software and NetIQ
including Bennett, Hwang, Bernhardt, and one jointly appointed member.
Mission Critical Software was advised in the transaction by Chase H&Q.
NetIQ was advised by Credit Suisse First Boston.
Mission Critical Purchasing Ganymede
Mission Critical Software also announced today that it has entered into a
letter of intent to acquire Ganymede, a recognized leader in end-to-end network
performance management. Under the terms of the agreement, Mission Critical
Software will issue 2.75 million shares and options in a transaction to be
accounted for as a purchase. Based on Mission Critical Software's closing share
price of $62.25 on February 25, 2000, the total value of the transaction would
be approximately $171.2 million. The addition of Ganymede will further enable
the new company to provide customers a comprehensive end-to-end eBusiness
performance management solution to measure transaction performance across all
eBusiness infrastructure components: applications, network,
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directory, and servers. Ganymede had revenue of approximately $10 million for
the twelve months ended December 31, 1999.
Bennett said, "Ganymede is the industry leader in eBusiness network
performance monitoring, and by adding their capabilities to Mission Critical's
and NetIQ's infrastructure, application and system management capabilities, we
will be able to deliver the most comprehensive, end-to-end solution for
eBusiness infrastructure management."
The acquisition of Ganymede is expected to close during the June 2000
quarter, at or prior to the closing of the merger with NetIQ. Mission Critical
Software was advised by Chase H&Q. Ganymede was advised in the transaction by
Robertson Stephens.
About NetIQ
NetIQ, headquartered in Santa Clara, California with 1999 calendar year
revenues of approximately $29 million, is a leading provider of eBusiness
infrastructure management software that lets organizations optimize the
performance and availability of their Windows NT- and Windows 2000-based systems
and applications such as Microsoft BackOffice, Citrix, Oracle, SAP R/3 and Lotus
Domino. For more information visit the NetIQ Web site at http://www.netiq.com.
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About Mission Critical
Mission Critical Software is a leading provider of systems management
software for Windows NT- and Windows 2000-based networks and Internet
infrastructures. The company, with 1999 calendar year revenues of approximately
$34 million, is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and operates regional offices
in the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more information visit the Mission Critical
Software Web site at http://www.missioncritical.com
About Ganymede
Ganymede, with approximately 80 employees at December 31, 1999, provides
performance management solutions that help IT managers deliver reliable, high-
performance networked applications. Using Ganymede's flagship software products,
Chariot for testing and Pegasus for monitoring, IT managers can understand
networked application performance from the end user's perspective. Ganymede is
based in Raleigh, N.C. For more information visit the Ganymede Web site at
http://www.ganymede.com.
All referenced product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
With the exception of the historical data contained herein, this press
release is comprised of statements relating to future results of the companies
that are "forward looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The companies' actual future results could differ
materially from the results discussed herein. Factors that could cause or
contribute to such differences include the risks inherent in acquisitions of
technology businesses including the
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failure of the transactions to close due to regulatory obstacles or other
factors, the successful integration of the companies, the timing and
successful completion of technology and product development, our ability to
retain and hire key executives, technical personnel and other employees,
changing relationships with customers, suppliers and strategic partners,
unanticipated costs associated with integration activities, as well as
customer acceptance of new product offerings, and competition in the
companies' various product lines. For a more complete discussion of risks and
uncertainties see the section entitled "Risk Factors" in NetIQ's and Mission
Critical Software's reports on form 10-Q as filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
NetIQ Corporation, its officers and directors may be deemed to be
participants in the solicitation of proxies from NetIQ's shareholders with
respect to the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement. Information
regarding such officers and directors is included in NetIQ's S-1 Registration
Statement filed with the SEC on November 15, 1999, and subsequently amended.
This document is available free of charge at the SEC website at www.sec.gov and
from the NetIQ Corporation contact listed below.
Mission Critical Software, its officers and directors may be deemed to be
participants in the solicitation of proxies from Mission Critical shareholders
with respect to the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.
Information regarding such officers and directors is included in Mission
Critical's S-1 Registration Statement filed with the SEC on October 25, 1999,
and subsequently amended. This document is available free of charge at the SEC
website at www.sec.gov and from the Mission Critical contact listed below.
SHAREHOLDERS OF MISSION CRITICAL AND OTHER INVESTORS ARE URGED TO READ THE
PROXY STATEMENT-PROSPECTUS WHICH WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
ON FORM S-4 TO BE FILED BY NETIQ CORPORATION, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE MERGER
BECAUSE IT WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. AFTER SUCH DOCUMENT IS FILED, IT
WILL BE AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE ON THE SEC WEBSITE AT WWW.SEC.GOV AND FROM
NETIQ CORPORATION AND MISSION CRITICAL SOFTWARE THROUGH THE CONTACTS LISTED
BELOW.
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Contacts
For Mission Critical For NetIQ
Susan Torrey Debra Randall
Press & Investor Relations Investor Relations
(713) 548.1863 (408) 330-7116
[email protected] [email protected]
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Steve Odom Laurie Chun
Public Relations Chief Financial Officer
(713) 548-1829 (408) 330-7113
[email protected] [email protected]
For Ganymede
Jim Barth
Katherine Demacopoulos Chief Financial Officer
Public Relations (408) 354-3956
(919) 469-0997 x325 [email protected]
[email protected]
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["The Merger at a Glance" link]
Essential Facts About the Merger
The players NetIQ Corporation
Performance and availability management solutions for
Windows NT and Windows 2000
Mission Critical Software Inc.
Administration and directory management for Windows NT and
Windows 2000
Ganymede Software Inc.
Networked application performance management
Outline of the Mission Critical Software Inc. and NetIQ Corporation have
proposed merger agreed to combine in a merger of equals transaction
Mission Critical acquires Ganymede
New company name Will be announced at the closing of the merger
The result The leading ISV for managing eBusiness infrastructures and
Windows 2000-based networks, systems and applications
Combined calendar $73 million
1999 revenues
Combined market $2.7 billion
capitalization
Employees Approximately 460
Headquarters Santa Clara, California
Other significant * Houston, Texas
locations * Raleigh, North Carolina
* Redmond, Washington
Chief Executive Ching-Fa Hwang, currently CEO of NetIQ
Officer
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Executive Michael S. Bennett, currently President, CEO and Chairman
Chairman of Mission Critical
Additional Combined install base of over 1,000 customers
strengths
Most comprehensive coverage of Windows 2000 and eBusiness
infrastructure management
Global presence with office locations and distributors in
North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific
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[Frequently Asked Questions link]
Answers to Your Questions About the Merger
Why did NetIQ and Mission Critical choose to merge?
NetIQ is the market leader in performance and availability management of
Windows NT and Windows 2000 systems and applications. Mission Critical is the
market leader in administration and directory management of Windows NT and
Windows 2000. Both companies have enjoyed rapid growth as customers
enthusiastically embraced their highly focused, best-of-breed products. This
strategic merger creates a company uniquely positioned to provide customers with
comprehensive, leading-edge solutions for managing eBusiness infrastructures and
Windows 2000-based networks, systems and applications.
Don't NetIQ and Mission Critical have competing product lines?
Both companies realized that, over time, the perceived overlap in their
product lines would evolve into actual overlap through the normal evolution of
their products. Now is precisely the right time for NetIQ and Mission Critical
to combine forces and become the undisputed leader of Windows NT and Windows
2000 systems management. Instead of competing against each other, the two
companies will pool their talents and resources to deliver even superior
products to their customers.
What does Mission Critical's acquisition of Ganymede add to this equation?
Mission Critical's acquisition of Ganymede, a recognized leader in
networked application performance management, further enhances the combined
company's ability to offer "end-to-end" management solutions. These
comprehensive solutions will encompass infrastructure, applications, directory
and end-to-end network management.
What will the combined companies be called?
We will choose a new name for the company at the closing of the merger.
Where will the new company's offices be?
The headquarters will be in Santa Clara, California, with additional
development labs and operations centers in Houston, Texas, and Raleigh, North
Carolina.
How big is the new company?
The merger creates a company with:
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. Approximately 460 employees
. Combined calendar 1999 revenues of $73 million
. Market capitalization in excess of $2.7 billion
. Combined list of over 1,000 customers
. Comprehensive coverage of Windows 2000 and eBusiness infrastructure
management
. Global presence with office locations and distributors in North America,
Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific
How will the merger benefit our customers?
We believe this combination will deliver additional value to our customers.
By bringing together three companies with complementary product offerings and
target markets - and by leveraging the combined intellectual capital and
financial resources - we will be able to offer customers a single source for
best-of-breed tools necessary for end-to-end management of their Windows 2000
platform.
How will the merger benefit our partners?
Our merger will offer our partners a more robust and broader line for our
joint customers, allow our joint customers to get greater support and resources
from the combined NetIQ/Mission Critical entity, and see the acceleration of new
products and features being delivered to address the most significant systems
management needs of our joint customers.
With the exception of the historical data contained herein, this Frequently
Asked Questions link contains statements relating to future results of the
companies that are "forward looking statements" as defined in the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The companies' actual future results
could differ materially from the results discussed herein. Factors that could
cause or contribute to such differences include the risks inherent in
acquisitions of technology businesses including the failure of the transactions
to close due to regulatory obstacles or other factors, the successful
integration of the companies, the timing and successful completion of technology
and product development, our ability to retain and hire key executives,
technical personnel and other employees, changing relationships with customers,
suppliers and strategic partners, unanticipated costs associated with
integration activities, as well as customer acceptance of new product offerings,
and competition in the companies' various product lines. For a more complete
discussion of risks and uncertainties see the section entitled "Risk Factors"
in NetIQ's and Mission Critical Software's reports on form 10-Q as filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
NetIQ Corporation, its officers and directors may be deemed to be
participants in the solicitation of proxies from NetIQ's shareholders with
respect to the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement. Information
regarding such officers and directors is included in NetIQ's S-1 Registration
Statement filed with the SEC on November 15, 1999, and subsequently amended.
This document is available free of charge at the SEC website at www.sec.gov and
from the NetIQ Corporation contact listed below.
Mission Critical Software, its officers and directors may be deemed to be
participants in the solicitation of proxies from Mission Critical shareholders
with respect to the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.
Information regarding such officers and directors is included in Mission
Critical's S-1 Registration Statement filed with the SEC on October 25, 1999,
and subsequently amended. This document is available free of charge at the SEC
website at www.sec.gov and from the Mission Critical contact listed below.
SHAREHOLDERS OF MISSION CRITICAL AND OTHER INVESTORS ARE URGED TO READ THE
PROXY STATEMENT-PROSPECTUS WHICH WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
ON FORM S-4 TO BE FILED BY NETIQ CORPORATION, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE MERGER
BECAUSE IT WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. AFTER SUCH DOCUMENT IS FILED, IT
WILL BE AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE ON THE SEC WEBSITE AT WWW.SEC.GOV AND FROM
NETIQ CORPORATION AND MISSION CRITICAL SOFTWARE THROUGH THE CONTACTS LISTED
BELOW.
Contacts:
For Mission Critical Software:
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[Web Cast link]
Mission Critical Software and NetIQ to Host Analyst/Investor Conference Call
Mission Critical Software and NetIQ will host a dial-in analyst/investor
conference call Monday, February 28, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. (EST) to discuss the
proposed merger between the two companies. Individuals calling from the United
States can access the call by dialing 800-491-3988 at 9:50 a.m. (EST).
International callers should dial 303-267-1002. Media are invited to join the
call in a listen-only mode.
Who Mission Critical Software and NetIQ Analyst/Investor Conference
Call
What Michael S. Bennett, Chairman, President & CEO, MCS Ching-Fa Hwang,
President & CEO, NetIQ
When Monday, February 28, 2000 10:00 a.m. EST
Conference 800-491-3988
call number 303-267-1002 for international callers
Dial-in by 9:50 a.m. EST
Conference ID# 674361
Rebroadcast February 28, 2000 beginning at 11 a.m. (EST) through Thursday,
March 2, 2000
Rebroadcast 1-800-625-5288
call number 303-804-1855 for international callers
Enter Reservation #: 674361
Web cast To listen to the live Internet broadcast available through Investor
Broadcast Network's Vcall website, please link to
http://www.vcall.com/. Listeners should go to the website at least
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fifteen minutes before these events to register, download, and
install any necessary audio software. For those unable to attend
the live broadcast, a replay will be available beginning
approximately one hour after the event.
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["Letter from NETIQ CEO Ching-Fa Hwang" link]
February 28, 2000
To Our Valued Customers:
Exciting news! Mission Critical Software Inc. and NetIQ Corporation have
agreed to combine in a merger of equals transaction. This merger creates a
Windows NT and Windows 2000 systems management powerhouse: NetIQ's best-of-breed
performance and availability management solutions combined with Mission
Critical's best-of-breed administration and directory management solutions.
At the same time, Mission Critical is acquiring Ganymede Software, a
recognized leader in networked application performance management, further
enhancing the new company's ability to offer Windows NT/2000-centric "end-to-
end" management solutions.
How does the merger benefit me?
For you our customers, some specific benefits of the new company include:
. Greater product portfolio for your Windows 2000 systems management needs:
the merger of NetIQ and Mission Critical offers you the broadest set of
leading-edge solutions for managing your eBusiness infrastructures and
Windows NT- and Windows 2000-based networks, systems and applications.
. Greater support and resources: the combined company will be able to improve
upon its already stellar support for your systems management needs with a
staff of approximately 460 employees, a market capitalization of over $2.7
billion, an install base of over 1,000 customers, combined calendar 1999
revenues of over $73 million, and a global presence with office locations
and distributors in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
. Introduction of new products: we're genuinely excited about the
enhancements to existing products and the new solutions that we will be
able to provide you once we get these talented teams of Windows
NT/2000-savvy developers working together.
What happens next?
As with all mergers, it will take several months to gain all the necessary
shareholder approvals and finalize other details. We will keep you up to date on
any additional developments that may be of interest. For now we would like you
to know that this announcement will have
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absolutely no effect on the great service and support you have come to expect
from NetIQ, and you should continue to contact us through all the regular
channels.
Finally, we'd like to thank you for your support. We look forward to
offering you more and better Windows NT/2000 systems and applications management
solutions in the future. If you have any questions that aren't answered in this
special section of our Web site, feel free to contact your NetIQ representative.
Best regards,
/s/ Ching-Fa Hwang
President and CEO
NetIQ Corporation
With the exception of the historical data contained herein, this letter
contains statements relating to future results of the companies that are
"forward looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. The companies' actual future results could differ materially
from the results discussed herein. Factors that could cause or contribute to
such differences include the risks inherent in acquisitions of technology
businesses including the failure of the transactions to close due to regulatory
obstacles or other factors, the successful integration of the companies, the
timing and successful completion of technology and product development, our
ability to retain and hire key executives, technical personnel and other
employees, changing relationships with customers, suppliers and strategic
partners, unanticipated costs associated with integration activities, as well as
customer acceptance of new product offerings, and competition in the companies'
various product lines. For a more complete discussion of risks and uncertainties
see the section entitled "Risk Factors" in NetIQ's and Mission Critical
Software's reports on form 10-Q as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
NetIQ Corporation, its officers and directors may be deemed to be
participants in the solicitation of proxies from NetIQ's shareholders with
respect to the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement. Information
regarding such officers and directors is included in NetIQ's S-1 Registration
Statement filed with the SEC on November 15, 1999, and subsequently amended.
This document is available free of charge at the SEC website at www.sec.gov and
from the NetIQ Corporation contact listed below.
Mission Critical Software, its officers and directors may be deemed to be
participants in the solicitation of proxies from Mission Critical shareholders
with respect to the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.
Information regarding such officers and directors is included in Mission
Critical's S-1 Registration Statement filed with the SEC on October 25, 1999,
and subsequently amended. This document is available free of charge at the SEC
website at www.sec.gov and from the Mission Critical contact listed below.
SHAREHOLDERS OF MISSION CRITICAL AND OTHER INVESTORS ARE URGED TO READ THE
PROXY STATEMENT-PROSPECTUS WHICH WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
ON FORM S-4 TO BE FILED BY NETIQ CORPORATION, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE MERGER
BECAUSE IT WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. AFTER SUCH DOCUMENT IS FILED, IT
WILL BE AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE ON THE SEC WEBSITE AT WWW.SEC.GOV AND FROM
NETIQ CORPORATION AND MISSION CRITICAL SOFTWARE THROUGH THE CONTACTS LISTED
BELOW.
Contacts:
For Mission Critical Software:
Susan Torrey, Press & Investor Relations, 713-548-1863,
mailto:[email protected]
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Steve Odom, Chief Financial Officer, (713) 548-1829,
mailto:[email protected]
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For NetIQ:
Debra Randall, Investor Relations, 408-330-7116, mailto:[email protected]
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Laurie Chun, Public Relations, 408-330-7113, mailto:[email protected]
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Jim Barth, Chief Financial Officer, 408-354-3956, mailto:[email protected]
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For Ganymede:
Katherine Demacopoulos, Public Relations, 919-469-0997 x325,
mailto:[email protected]
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NetIQ Corporation, its officers and directors may be deemed to be
participants in the solicitation of proxies from Mission Critical Software's
shareholders with respect to the transactions contemplated by the merger
agreement. Information regarding such officers and directors is included in
NetIQ's S-1 Registration Statement filed with the SEC on May 26, 1999, and
subsequently amended. This document is available free of charge at the SEC
website at www.sec.gov and from the NetIQ Corporation contact listed below.
Mission Critical Software, its officers and directors may be deemed to be
participants in the solicitation of proxies from Mission Critical shareholders
with respect to the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.
Information regarding such officers and directors is included in Mission
Critical's S-1 Registration Statement filed with the SEC on May 28, 1999, and
subsequently amended. This document is available free of charge at the SEC
website at www.sec.gov and from the Mission Critical contact listed below.
SHAREHOLDERS OF MISSION CRITICAL AND OTHER INVESTORS ARE URGED TO READ THE
PROXY STATEMENT-PROSPECTUS WHICH WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
ON FORM S-4 TO BE FILED BY NETIQ CORPORATION, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE MERGER
BECAUSE IT WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. AFTER SUCH DOCUMENT IS FILED, IT
WILL BE AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE ON THE SEC WEBSITE AT WWW.SEC.GOV AND FROM
NETIQ CORPORATION AND MISSION CRITICAL SOFTWARE THROUGH THE CONTACTS LISTED
BELOW.
Contacts:
For Mission Critical Software:
Susan Torrey, Press & Investor Relations, 713.548.1863,
mailto:[email protected]
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Steve Odom, Chief Financial Officer, (713) 548-1829,
mailto:[email protected]
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For NetIQ:
Debra Randall, Investor Relations, 408-330-7116, mailto:[email protected]
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Laurie Chun, Public Relations, 408-330-7113, mailto:[email protected]
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Jim Barth, Chief Financial Officer, 408-354-3956, mailto:[email protected]
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For Ganymede:
Katherine Demacopoulos, Public Relations, 919-469-0997 x325,
mailto:[email protected]
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