Misys: Allscripts Proxy Filing
Misys plc (FTSE: MSY.L), notes that Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (Allscripts) (NASDAQ: MDRX) filed a definitive proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday, 21 August 2008 in respect of the proposed merger between Misys Healthcare Systems, LLC and Allscripts to form Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (Allscripts-Misys) and related transactions, as announced by Misys on 18 March 2008. Further, Allscripts has informed its stockholders, through its proxy statement, that Allscripts intends to convene a meeting of its stockholders on 22 September 2008 to approve certain actions required to be taken by Allscripts in connection with the proposed transactions.
Misys expects to provide further information about the proposed transactions to its shareholders, and to convene an extraordinary general meeting of its shareholders to consider and vote on the proposed transactions, by posting a circular to its shareholders shortly.
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Misys plc (FTSE: MSY.L), provides integrated, comprehensive solutions that deliver significant results to organisations in the financial services and healthcare industries. We maximise value for our customers by combining our deep knowledge of their business with our commitment to their success.
