I woke up to this email this morning .. and I was still a bit to sleepy to go through it but it seems its true afterall.. I thought I was still dreaming.
I wasn't too surprised however - this probably explains some of the recent lay offs within BMC Software. It probably is somehow connected. Joe _____ From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:arslist@ARSLIST.ORG] On Behalf Of Stanley Feinstein Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 2:40 PM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: FW: Important news for customers of BMC Software Hi John, This sounds like the standard "cockroach" letter that the Pullman Company had in the late 19th century. They sent it to anyone who complained about cockroaches in their train car. Of course, it said that they've never heard this complaint before. At least, that's what I read. Stan From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:arslist@ARSLIST.ORG] On Behalf Of John Sundberg Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 11:33 AM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: FW: Important news for customers of BMC Software ** I got this too. Would be fun to see the rough drafts of the email :) To me - it seems to read from Dilberts template generator. Dear (FILLIN COMPANY HERE) Customer, I am excited to inform you of a very positive development for (FILLIN COMPANY HERE). . As we move through this process, we will keep you informed of key developments. If you have any questions, please feel free to call your usual (FILLIN COMPANY HERE) representative. We look forward to building upon our relationship with you and to continuing to develop the best solutions to address the (YOUR MARKET) needs within your organization. (Regards or Warm Regards), (ADD YOUR SIGNATURE HERE) -John On Mon, May 6, 2013 at 11:57 AM, Sanford, Claire <claire.sanf...@memorialhermann.org> wrote: ** From: Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 11:54 AM To: Sanford, Claire Subject: Important news for customers of BMC Software Dear BMC Customer, I am excited to inform you of a very positive development for BMC Software. BMC Software <http://app.go.bmc.com/e/er?s=1545&lid=4458&elq=56354adb90354a77ba09b4fc9b8d 45a7> announced earlier today that the company has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by a private investor group led by Bain Capital and Golden Gate Capital together with GIC Special Investments Pte Ltd ("GICSI") and Insight Venture Partners. The transaction will take the Company private. We believe this important step will position us for even greater success and accelerate our ability to focus on building an even stronger future for our customers. As a result of this transaction, BMC expects to have increased flexibility to invest more strategically to drive powerful innovation and deliver cutting edge customer solutions. Importantly, this transaction provides BMC with the potential to accelerate our customer-focused vision for our company. We are confident that this transaction will allow us to better serve you. We expect the transaction to be completed later this year. Throughout the process, and after the close, the transaction's impact should be seamless to you. It will have no impact on the day-to-day operations of our business. Your BMC contacts remain the same, all current contracts will be honored and there will be no change in how we conduct our business with you. As we move through this process, we will keep you informed of key developments. If you have any questions, please feel free to call your usual BMC representative. We look forward to building upon our relationship with you and to continuing to develop the best solutions to address the IT needs within your organization. Regards, Kim DeCarlis Vice President, Worldwide Marketing BMC Software _ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are" and have been for 20 years_ -- John Sundberg Kinetic Data, Inc. "Your Business. Your Process." 651-556-0930 I john.sundb...@kineticdata.com <http://www.kineticdata.com/> www.kineticdata.com I <http://community.kineticdata.com/> community.kineticdata.com _ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are" and have been for 20 years_ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3272 / Virus Database: 3162/6302 - Release Date: 05/06/13 _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3272 / Virus Database: 3162/6301 - Release Date: 05/05/13 _ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are" and have been for 20 years_ _______________________________________________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE or access ARSlist Archives at www.arslist.org "Where the Answers Are, and have been for 20 years"