Contact: Damon Wright
Sr. Director, Investor Relations
IRVINE, Calif., 642-587 February 19, 2008 — Epicor Software Corporation (NASDAQ: EPIC), a
leading provider of enterprise business software solutions for the midmarket and divisions of
Global 1000 companies, announced today that its board of directors has named software and
technology industry leader Thomas Kelly as the Company’s President and Chief Executive
Officer. The appointment is the result of Epicor’s on-going succession planning process and is
effective immediately. Kelly is a current member of Epicor’s board of directors and will remain
on the board in 642-812 connection with his new role. Kelly, who brings more than 25 years of executive
leadership and an extensive background that spans sales, services, finance and operations in
both private and public companies, succeeds George Klaus, who will continue serving as
Executive Chairman of the Board and will devote his time to helping ensure a smooth transition
of leadership responsibilities.
“All areas of Epicor’s business are performing exceptionally well, and the board sought a
CEO with the experience and credentials to sustain and build on our momentum,” said Klaus.
“Since joining Epicor’s board of directors in 2000, Tom has been an influential force within the
Company and today’s announcement is the culmination of a carefully architected succession
plan. Tom brings significant expertise in technology innovation, application software and its ondemand
model. As an Epicor 642-845 board member, Tom has been actively involved with many
aspects of Epicor’s business from sales and marketing to technology and product strategy.
Tom’s executive leadership tenure in the technology industry makes him extremely well suited
to take the stewardship of our expanding base of 20,000 committed customers, our more than
3,000 employees, our strong, growing partner ecosystem and our shareholders. He is, in the
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