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Ex Libris - NewsEndeavor to be merged with Ex Libris, to create global leader in library software and servicesFrancisco Partners, one of the world's largest technology-focused private equity funds, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Elsevier for the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Endeavor Information Systems, Inc., an Elsevier company. Endeavor will be merged with Ex Libris, which was acquired by Francisco Partners earlier this year.  The combined entity will be a leading force in the library software and services marketplace and will retain the Ex Libris Group name and be headed by Matti Shem Tov, president and chief executive officer of Ex Libris.btw: So einen animierten Neuigkeitenknopf habe ich - glaube ich - das letzte Mal vor einigen Jahren gesehen, fehlt eigentlich nur noch das Baustellenschild irgendwo :mrgreen: