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Oracle — Merger or Acquisition (October 2006)
22 slides from Oracle's merger presentation, Oct 24, 2006
Slide 1: Oracle and MetaSolv - Acquisition Announcement
Oracle and MetaSolv - Acquisition Announcement Delivering a leading end-to-end packaged software solution addressing the key business processes of the Communications Industry General Presentation October 2006
Slide 2: Product direction disclaimer
The following is intended to outline our general product direction. It is intended for information purposes only, and may not be incorporated into any contract. It is not a commitment to deliver any material, code, or functionality, and should not be relied upon in making purchasing decisions. The d
Slide 3: Agenda
Agenda What We are Announcing Strategic Rationale Customer and Partner Benefits MetaSolv Software Overview MetaSolv Customer Overview
Slide 4: What We are Announcing
What We are Announcing Oracle to acquire MetaSolv Software, a leading provider of Operational Support Systems (OSS) for the Communications Industry Acquiring MetaSolv Software for $4.10 per share, subject to required approvals Expands Oracle's Communications Suite to include Provisioning, Network In
Slide 5: Overview of Strategic Rationale
Overview of Strategic Rationale Communications continues to be a important industry for Oracle Fourth largest industry in terms of software spend Communications Operational Support Systems (OSS) is the fastest growing IT domain in the Communications Industry Demand for packaged software solutions to
Slide 6: OSS is the Next Logical Focus for Oracle
OSS is the Next Logical Focus for Oracle Operational Support Systems (OSS) is the fastest growing IT domain in the Communications Industry Deployment of Mass-Market Broadband is requiring the transition to Next Generation Networks Increased complexity of IP-services, including VoIP, and IP-TV is dri
Slide 7: End-to-End Communications Suite
End-to-End Communications Suite CRM Billing and Revenue Management Customers GSM/ 2.5G/3G Copper Fiber VoIP IP Mobile IP - - MPLS - - WDM WiMAX NGN Legacy Network Network Financials SCM Analytics Provisioning Network Resource Mgmt. Discovery Activation Supply of Network Equipment and Devices SDP OSS
Slide 8: End-to-End Communications Suite Provides a Single Campaign-to-Cash Software Suite
End-to-End Communications Suite Provides a Single Campaign-to-Cash Software Suite Incorporates OSS, CRM, Revenue Management and ERP applications Manages customer interactions, revenue realization and automated service fulfillment to optimize processes Lowers transaction costs and accelerates time-to
Slide 9: A Strong Combined Industry Offering
A Strong Combined Industry Offering Oracle + MetaSolv Other Solutions Convergence Unified OSS/BSS/ERP to support any business model for all service over any network Choice of OSS and BSS systems depend on what services are launched, multiple overlapping systems may be required Configuration vs. Cust
Slide 10: Oracle in Communications
Oracle in Communications Supplying applications and infrastructure software to the industry since the mid-1980s 90% of Communications companies worldwide use Oracle applications and/or infrastructure software Nearly 700 Communications customers globally 17 of the world's top 20 communications servic
Slide 11: Expected MetaSolv Customer Benefits
Expected MetaSolv Customer Benefits MetaSolv applications supported and protected as the Service Fulfilment standard for the combined companies Stronger combined vendor with complementary products Improved stability in a highly fragmented competitive landscape All of MetaSolv's customers are current
Slide 12: Expected Oracle Customer Benefits
Expected Oracle Customer Benefits MetaSolv Software acquisition underscores Oracle's focus and commitment to the Communications Industry Communications service providers have told Oracle that accessing an integrated packaged applications suite is one of their highest priorities Combination of MetaSo
Slide 13: Expected Oracle and MetaSolv Partner Benefits
Expected Oracle and MetaSolv Partner Benefits Leverage partner relationship to address customer needs for OSS (Provisioning, Network Inventory and Provisioning) Billing, CRM, ERP, analytics and infrastructure software Benefit from Oracle's worldwide resources and partner investment Benefit from Meta
Slide 14: OSS Market Segment Overview
OSS Market Segment Overview Growth drivers include: Deployment of Mass-Market Broadband Transition to Next Generation Networks, including VoIP, and IP-TV IMS-driven Service Convergence Replacement of high-TCO infrastructure Transition to all-IP network infrastructure Worldwide OSS Service Fulfillmen
Slide 15: Overview of MetaSolv Software Solutions
Overview of MetaSolv Software Solutions MetaSolv has a comprehensive suite for OSS service fulfillment that enables automated service delivery and management of subscriber and services Addresses key service provider requirements as either a complete suite or on a modular basis Rapid configuration an
Slide 16: MetaSolv Footprint
MetaSolv Footprint Platform Enablers Monitoring Reporting Service Creation Environment Cartridges Activation Discovery Configuration Activation Inventory Subscriber & Service Network & Resource Provisioning Ordering Service Provisioning MetaSolv Service Fulfillment Platform Provisioning Co-ordinate
Slide 17: MetaSolv Customer Overview
MetaSolv Customer Overview IP VPNs (25+) VoIP/IPTV Broadband (40+) Mobile (55+)
Slide 18: Case Study: XO Communications
Case Study: XO Communications Business Challenge: National network serving carriers and large businesses Seeking to provide bundled services for voice, data and Internet Experiencing rapid customer growth as well as corporate consolidation Business Benefits: Reduced provisioning time for services In
Slide 19: Case Study: Vodafone
Case Study: Vodafone Business Challenge: Order volumes outpacing ability to meet customer demands Inability to activate and modify new next- generation services Time to market with new services: >12 weeks Business Benefits: Reduced time to market to <30 days Enable high-volume customer demands on 3G
Slide 20: Case Study: Cable & Wireless
Case Study: Cable & Wireless Business Challenge: Need to consolidate two large, complex MPLS- based IP networks onto a single platform Seeking to deliver high margin, differentiated IP services to large customer base Business Benefits: Full automation of IP service provisioning Effective network con
Slide 21: Next Steps
Next Steps General announcement October 23, 2006 Communicate extensively with all constituents Complete transaction Obtain shareholder, regulatory and other necessary approvals Expect to close by end of 2006 or early 2007 More information can be found at www.oracle.com/metasolv or www.metasolv.com
Slide 22: Important Information
Important Information The proposed merger will be submitted to the stockholders of MetaSolv for their consideration and MetaSolv will file with the SEC a proxy statement to be used by MetaSolv to solicit the approval of the proposed merger by its stockholders, as well as other relevant documents con