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Media Contact: Javier E. David
American Stock Exchange
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AMERICAN STOCK EXCHANGE LISTS COMMON STOCK OF SOFTBRANDS INCORPORATED

New York, December 27, 2005 -  The American Stock Exchange (Amex) today listed the common stock of SoftBrands Incorporated, under the ticker symbol SBN.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, SoftBrands, Inc. provides software solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses in the manufacturing and hospitality industries worldwide. The company has more than 4,000 customers in over 60 countries now actively using its manufacturing and hospitality products, and has an infrastructure for distribution, development and support of enterprise software.

"The American Stock Exchange is pleased to welcome SoftBrands Inc. to our exchange," said John McGonegal, senior vice president of Amex's equities group. "We hope that SoftBrands will find the Amex's services useful as it seeks out a broader investment audience."

"SoftBrands is very pleased to take this step and be listed on the American Stock Exchange," said George Ellis, SoftBrands chairman and chief executive officer. "This is a significant milestone for this company and our employees -- and we know that listing on a national exchange is something our shareholders have been waiting for and will view as a positive step."

The company has chosen Kellogg Capital Group, LLC as its specialist. For further information on SBN and other Amex-listed companies, please visit www.amex.com.


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