Epicor Purchases Manage-2000

= Epicor purchases ROI Systems =

IRVINE, Calif., July 9, 2003 — Epicor Software Corporation (NASDAQ: EPIC), today announced that it has completed the acquisition of ROI Systems, a privately held ERP provider of manufacturing software solutions for approximately $20.7 million in an all cash transaction. The acquisition of ROI Systems brings to Epicor not only a highly experienced team, but also a strong customer base that extends Epicor’s position for midmarket manufacturers.