CompuGROUP Enters US Market

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Koblenz (euro adhoc) - Koblenz, Germany - February 18, 2009: Today,
CompuGROUP Holding AG has entered an agreement with Noteworthy
Medical Systems, Inc. for the purchase of 51.6% of the shares in the
Ohio-based company. Noteworthy is a provider of connected
healthcare technology solutions for the primary care sector and
offers a complete suite of applications, from web-based practice
management to EHR software and tools for turn-key health
information exchange (HIE).

"This is an important step for us, as it is our first point of entry
into the US market. It is also another step on the path to becoming
number one in the worldwide healthcare IT market. We have a proven
growth strategy that has been the platform for achieving our goals
in Europe and other parts of the world. We intend to continue to
build upon our vision to bring together all parties involved
in healthcare and strengthen the quality of patient care,"
explains Frank Gotthardt, Chairman of the Board of CompuGROUP Holding
AG.

"CompuGROUP's investment in Noteworthy will allow it to continue to
grow its market share and build on its unique ability to provide
connectivity to health systems throughout the U.S. It is a natural
and very significant, exciting next step in our strategic plan and
vision of our future in healthcare technology," says Lawrence
Dolin, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Noteworthy.

Noteworthy has added nearly 500 new providers and 1,800 users to
a customer base covering 43 states in 2008. Sales in 2008 were 68%
higher than those in 2007, with strong quarterly sales in
2008. "Given the President Obama's priority on funding healthcare
IT initiatives, Noteworthy is well-positioned with key solutions
to serve hospitals, health systems and individual practices in
their pursuit of quality patient care through connectivity,
collaboration and data exchange," says Paul Ruflin, President and COO
of Noteworthy.

The negotiated deal also includes a purchase option in 2011 for the
remaining shares at pre-determined conditions. The transaction was
completed subsequent to a satisfactory due diligence. The shares of
Noteworthy Medical Systems, Inc. will be held by CompuGROUP
Holding USA, Inc., a wholly-owned entity of CompuGROUP Holding
AG.

WestEnd Alliance Group, a consortium of transatlantic M&A advisory
firms, has been a financial advisor for the transaction.

About CompuGROUP Holding AG CompuGROUP is one of the leading
eHealth companies worldwide. Its software products, designed to
support all medical and organizational activities in doctors'
offices and hospitals, its information services for all
parties involved in the healthcare system and its web-based
personal health records contribute towards safer and more
efficient healthcare. The services of CompuGROUP are based on its
unique customer base of around 320,000 doctors, dentists,
hospitals and networks as well as other service providers.
CompuGROUP is the eHealth company with the biggest coverage
among eHealth service providers worldwide. The company operates in
14 European countries, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and in South Africa
and currently employs around 2,500 people.

About Noteworthy Medical Systems, Inc. Noteworthy Medical Systems,
Inc., is a privately held company founded in 1996 and
headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, that provides a comprehensive
set of tools to effectively manage and facilitate care in the
ambulatory setting. Noteworthy's focus is to provide sophisticated
applications for primary care as well as the technology to
connect physicians, hospitals and healthcare communities for
improved care and communication. Noteworthy serves a customer base
of more than 1,300 practices, 6,000 healthcare providers and 13,000
users across 43 states.

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Maik Jacobs

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E-Mail: mja@compugroup.com

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