American Software, Inc. Announces Tender Offer to Purchase Shares of Logility, Inc. at $5.10 per Share

ATLANTA (March 18, 2009) American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA) announced today that it intends to purchase up to all the outstanding common stock of Logility, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGTY) not currently owned by American Software at a price of $5.10 per share net to the seller in cash, without interest. The $5.10 offer price represents a premium of 2% when compared to the March 18, 2009 closing price of $5.00 per share. The tender offer is expected to commence on or about April 10, 2009 and to expire on or about April 30, 2009, unless extended. American Software currently owns approximately 88% of the outstanding common stock of Logility.

American Software has not commenced the tender offer that is referred to in this press release. The description of the tender offer contained in this press release is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell shares of Logility. Upon commencement of such tender offer, American Software will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a tender offer statement on Schedule TO and other documents, including an Offer to Purchase. LOGILITY’S SHAREHOLDERS SHOULD READ CAREFULLY THE TENDER OFFER STATEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS WHEN THEY ARE AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. INVESTORS MAY OBTAIN A FREE COPY (WHEN AVAILABLE) OF THE TENDER OFFER STATEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS AT THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION’S WEBSITE, WWW.SEC.GOV OR MAY REQUEST THE TENDER OFFER STATEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FROM AMERICAN SOFTWARE BY DIRECTING A REQUEST TO: PATRICIA MCMANUS, INVESTOR RELATIONS COORDINATOR, AMERICAN SOFTWARE, INC., 470, E. PACES FERRY ROAD, ATLANTA, GEORGIA, 30305. PHONE: (404) 364-7615, OR FAX: (404) 264-5298.

About American Software, Inc.

Headquartered in Atlanta, American Software develops, markets and supports one of the industry’s most comprehensive offerings of integrated business applications, including supply chain management, Internet commerce, financial, warehouse management and manufacturing packages. e-Intelliprise™ is an ERP/supply chain management suite, which leverages Internet connectivity and includes multiple manufacturing methodologies. American Software owns 87% of Logility, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGTY), a leading provider of collaborative supply chain solutions that help small, medium, large and Fortune 1000 companies realize substantial bottom-line results in record time. Logility is proud to serve such customers as Avery Dennison Corporation, BP (British Petroleum), Hyundai Motor America, Leviton Manufacturing Company, McCain Foods, Pernod-Ricard, Sigma Aldrich and Under Armour Performance Apparel. New Generation Computing Inc. (NGC), a wholly owned subsidiary of American Software, is a global software company that has 25 years of experience developing and marketing business applications for apparel manufacturers, brand managers, retailers and importers. Headquartered in Miami, NGC’s worldwide customers include Dick’s Sporting Goods, Wilsons Leather, Kellwood, Hugo Boss, Russell Corp., Ralph Lauren Childrenswear, Haggar Clothing Company, Maidenform, William Carter and VF Corporation. For more information on the Company, contact: American Software, 470 East Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305; (800) 726-2946 or (404) 261-4381. FAX: (404)264-5206.
INTERNET: www.amsoftware.com
E-mail: askasi@amsoftware.com.

Forward Looking Statements

TThis press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by statements made herein. These factors include, but are not limited to, changes in general economic conditions, technology and the market for the Company’s products and services, including economic conditions within the e-commerce markets; the timely availability and market acceptance of these products and services; the Company’s ability to satisfy in a timely manner all SEC required filings and the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules and regulations adopted under that Section; the challenges and risks associated with integration of acquired product lines and companies; the effect of competitive products and pricing; the uncertainty of the viability and effectiveness of strategic alliances; and the irregular pattern of the Company’s revenues. For further information about risks the Company could experience as well as other information, please refer to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2007 and other reports and documents subsequently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, contact: Vincent C. Klinges, Chief Financial Officer, American Software, Inc., (404) 264-5477 or fax: (404) 237-8868.

e-Intelliprise is a trademark of American Software, Logility is a registered trademark and Logility Voyager Solutions is a trademark of Logility, Demand Solutions is a registered trademark of Demand Management, and REDHORSE is a trademark of New Generation Computing. Other products mentioned in this document are registered, trademarked or service marked by their respective owners.

Contact Information:
Vince Klinges
Chief Financial Officer
(404) 264-5477
vklinges@amsoftware.com