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Market Cap:$819.8M
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$373.5M
  • Public
  • US
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JDA Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: JDAS) is focused on helping companies realize real supply chain and revenue management results ? fast. JDA Software delivers integrated merchandising as well as supply chain and revenue management planning, execution, and optimization solutions for the consumer-driven supply chain and services industries. Through its industry leading solutions, leading manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and services companies around the world are growing their businesses with greater predictability and more profitably.

Number of Employees 1,718
Contact Information

14400 N 87th St

Scottsdale, Arizona 85260-3653

www.jda.com

(480) 308-3000

NAICS Code Custom Computer Programming Services: 541511

Recent Events

  • JDA makes another run at i2

    11/14/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • JDA Software set to buy i2 Technologies -- again

    11/05/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • JDA Software to Buy I2 Technologies

    11/06/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

  • JDA agrees to acquire i2 Technologies for close to $400 million

    11/09/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

  • JDA Software Reports; Issues Guidance

    10/22/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • JDA Software and Agora Europe Strengthen Relationship to Provide Services and Support for Customers in...

    10/15/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • Chinas Shanxi Meetall Selects JDA Software to Transform its

    9/14/09 - Licensing / Contract - View Story

  • JDA Software Announces Cash Repurchase of Series B Preferred Stock and Common Stock, Appointment to...

    9/09/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Director - View Story

  • JDA Software to Introduce Price Sensitive Revenue Management to

    9/08/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • Record Second-Quarter Results for JDA Software

    8/07/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • JDA Software Appoints New Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing

    8/10/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Vice President - View Story

News & Analysis

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Hamish Brewer CEO
Chris Koziol COO
Kristen L. Magnuson CFO & Executive Vice President
Scott D. Hines CTO & Senior Vice President
Chris Moore Senior Vice President
David Tidmarsh Senior Vice President
G. Michael Bridge Senior Vice President
Peter J. Charness Senior Vice President, Global Marketing
Ron Kubera Senior Vice President, Supply Chain
Thomas Dziersk Senior Vice President, Americas Division
Wayne Usie Senior Vice President, Retail
Arnaud Decarsin Reg Vice President, Sales
Bob Fedorciow Regl Vice President, Europe
David King Vice President, Product Development
John Leduc Vice President, Operations, Canada
Lindsay Hoopes Vice President & Controller, Worldwide
Lyn Schmidt Managing Director of Asia Pacific & Reg Vice President
Paul Mehlhorn Vice President, Finance
Rod Talbot Reg Vice President
Maureen Tuskai Director, Corp Communications
Christine Gaan Manager, Marketing Communications
Michelle Kershner Manager, Public Relations
Darren Dixon Controller
Lynn Summers Specialist, Marketing Communications

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
James D. Armstrong Chairman
Douglas G. Marlin Board of Directors
J. Micheal Gullard Board of Directors
Jock Patton Board of Directors
Orlando Bravo Board of Directors
William C. Keiper Board of Directors

Promoted in August 2003 to current position responsible for overseeing all aspects of JDA and developing company strategy. The Company’s Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President/CFO report directly to Brewer. Prior positions include President from 2001 to 2003; Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales from 2000 to 2001; Senior Vice President, Enterprise Systems, from 1999 to 2000; Senior Vice President, International, from 1998 to 1999; and Vice President, Europe, Middle East & Africa Operations from 1996 to 1998. Joined JDA’s UK office as an account manager in 1994 with a focus on sales and marketing. Prior to JDA, worked for eight years at IBM as a retail specialist in sales and marketing. Also worked at a retailer in England with responsibilities for operations, information management, and stock control. Education: B.Sc. in Production Engineering and a B.Com. in Economics from the University of Birmingham, UK.

Organization Position Status
JDA Software Group, Inc. CEO Current
Thoma Cressey Equity Partners, Inc. CEO Partner Current
JDA Software Group, Inc. President Former
JDA Software Group, Inc. Senior Vice President, International Former
Jda & Company, Inc. account manager Former
International Business Machines Corporation Retail Specialist in Sales and Marketing Former

Joined JDA in 2005 to assume the newly created Chief Operating Officer position, bringing with him more than 23 years of leadership in technology industry organizations. Prior to JDA, spent 16 years with MicroAge, Inc., culminating to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer. Participating in MicroAge’s growth from a privately held organization to a $6 billion NASDAQ company. Served as president of MicroAge Technology Services where he managed a $1.8 billion P&L, as well as led the company’s $5 billion Pinacor distribution subsidiary. Education: Graduate of the Harvard Business School Program for Management Development. B.S. in Business Administration (Marketing), University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.

Organization Position Status
JDA Software Group, Inc. COO Current
MicroAge, Inc. President Former
MicroAge, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Former
The University of Arizona BS in Business Administration Former

Joined JDA in 1997 as CFO with more than 20 years financial management experience. Promoted in March 2001 to EVP overseeing JDA’s finance, investor relations, legal, accounting, IT and human resources departments. Prior to JDA, spent seven years as Vice President of Finance and Planning for Michaels Stores, Inc. Successfully completed four public offerings, negotiated five acquisitions and several capital transactions. Responsible for investor relations, banking relations, strategic planning and long range financial forecasting. Other previous positions include Senior Vice President and Controller for an $8 billion financial institution and Principal in the audit department at Ernst & Young. Gained experience in mergers and acquisitions and several industries including, software and services. Education: B.B.A. from University of Washington; Certified Public Accountant

Organization Position Status
JDA Software Group, Inc. CFO & Executive Vice President Current
Michaels Stores, Inc. Vice President of Finance Former
Ernst & Young Principal Former
University of Washington BBA Former

Organization Position Status
JDA Software Group, Inc. CTO & Senior Vice President Current

Promoted to Executive Vice President in November 2008 responsible for all JDA services globally. Responsible for all worldwide services and support areas, including JDA’s implementation consulting, strategic business services, education and training, and managed services, and customer support areas with a focus on improving the overall customer experience. Previously served as Senior Vice President, Customer Support Services 2004-2008, Vice President of Client Support Services; Vice President of Consulting Services, Americas from 2001 to 2003; Vice President of U.S. Consulting Services from 2000 to 2001; Vice President, Consulting, Eastern Region from 1997 to 2000; Director of Consulting Services, Northeast Region from 1995 to 1997. Joined JDA in 1991 as a Project Lead, Northeast Region. Prior to JDA, worked for an IBM business partner where he helped launch a retail consulting group, establishing the company as an IBM AS/400 and POS provider. Education: B.S. in Computer Science, Polytechnic University of NY.

Organization Position Status
JDA Software Group, Inc. Senior Vice President Current
Jda & Company, Inc. Former
The University of North Carolina Ph.D. in Sociology with minor in Mathematical Statistics Former

Organization Position Status
JDA Software Group, Inc. Senior Vice President Current

Promoted in August 2004 to Senior Vice President and in March 2008 added Corporate Secretary responsibilities to those of worldwide legal affairs. As Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary responsibilities include: software licensing, corporate governance, securities compliance and strategic alliances. Coordinates legal aspects of JDA’s successful growth through acquisition strategy. Completed nine acquisitions since joining the company as Vice President and General Counsel in 1999. Prior to JDA, spent eight years as primary corporate counsel for three technology companies. Successfully completed $130 million in acquisitions. Other previous experience includes corporate and securities associate attorney with Piper Rudnick, LLP in Baltimore, Maryland. Education: Juris Doctor degree, Cornell University; B.A. degree, University of Southern California.

Organization Position Status
JDA Software Group, Inc. Senior Vice President Current

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JDA Software Group, Inc. Senior Vice President, Global Marketing Current

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JDA Software Group, Inc. Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Current

Joined JDA in August 2006 to assume the Senior Vice President, Americas position, bringing with him over 20 years of experience in the retail and supply chain enterprise software market. Prior to JDA, spent five years as President and Chief Executive Officer for ClearOrbit, Inc. Successfully re-branded and re-positioned the company, as well as its product and services offerings. Other previous positions include a variety of senior management as well as sales and marketing positions at several emerging technology companies, including Essentus International, Inc. (formerly Richter Systems) and JBA International, Inc (a major ERP software provider). Education: B.A. in Economics with a minor in Computer Science, University of Michigan.

Organization Position Status
JDA Software Group, Inc. Senior Vice President, Americas Division Current

Transitioned into the Senior Vice President, Retail position in July 2006 to assume responsibility for strengthening executive level relationships with JDA’s retail customers and key prospects. Assumed Senior Vice President, Americas position in January 2003 to bring his in-depth understanding of JDA Portfolio and demand chain requirements to lead the development of customers in JDA’s largest region. All associates in sales and services in the Americas report to Usie. Joined JDA in January 2001. During his tenure, led the research and product development organization through a great deal of change and growth, including the launch of JDA Portfolio 2003. Previously served as Vice President of IT at multi-billion dollar Family Dollar Stores, Inc., a publicly traded mass merchant discount retailer. Led the implementation and management of a number of large packaged systems, including Oracle and Retek, and internally developed applications, to support over 4,000 retail locations and six distribution centers. Also worked in executive positions for a regional retailer and a consulting firm. Education: B.S. in Business Administration, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.

Organization Position Status
JDA Software Group, Inc. Senior Vice President, Retail Current

Organization Position Status
JDA Software Group, Inc. Reg Vice President, Sales Current
Jda & Company, Inc. General Manager Former

Organization Position Status
JDA Software Group, Inc. Regl Vice President, Europe Current

Joined JDA in January 2004 to drive product delivery and the overall product development organization. Previously served in numerous executive positions in product development including Vice President of Product Planning at Geac (Comshare), a business performance management solutions provider, and Senior Vice President of Product Development and Chief Technology Officer for Comshare, the original developer of Arthur™ planning applications that JDA acquired in 1998. Serves on industrial advisory boards for MIS at the University of Georgia and the International Academy of Advanced Decision Support at the Peter Kiewit Institute of Technology. Authored over fifty articles and books and co-authored Electronic Commerce 2004 (Prentice Hall) and The Strategy Gap (Wiley, 2003). Education: Ph.D. in Sociology with minor in Mathematical Statistics, University of North Carolina.

Organization Position Status
JDA Software Group, Inc. Vice President, Product Development Current

Organization Position Status
JDA Software Group, Inc. Vice President, Operations, Canada Current

Organization Position Status
JDA Software Group, Inc. Vice President & Controller, Worldwide Current

Organization Position Status
JDA Software Group, Inc. Managing Director of Asia Pacific & Reg Vice President Current

Organization Position Status
JDA Software Group, Inc. Vice President, Finance Current

Organization Position Status
JDA Software Group, Inc. Reg Vice President Current

Organization Position Status
JDA Software Group, Inc. Director, Corp Communications Current
JDA Software Group, Inc. Director, Corp Communications Former

Organization Position Status
JDA Software Group, Inc. Manager, Marketing Communications Current

Organization Position Status
JDA Software Group, Inc. Manager, Public Relations Current

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JDA Software Group, Inc. Controller Current

Organization Position Status
JDA Software Group, Inc. Specialist, Marketing Communications Current

Co-founded JDA Software in 1985 and serves as Chairman of the Board. Founded JDA Software Services Ltd. of Canada in 1978, which grew to be one of the largest Canadian IBM Midrange software firms. Sold the Canadian company in 1985 when he formed the U.S.-based JDA Software and then re-purchased it in 1996. Previously held operations, programming, and management positions in varied business environments. Member of the Arizona State University Foundation Board of Trustees. Studied engineering at Ryerson Polytechnic Institute located in Toronto, Ontario. The Armstrong Family Foundations, founded in 1996 by Jim & Jo-Ann Armstrong, have donated over $5 million to more than 60 non-profit, educational and services organizations

Organization Position Status
JDA Software Group, Inc. Chairman Current
JDA Software Group, Inc. Board of Directors Current

Served as President and principal owner of Marlin Ventures, Inc., a Canadian-based consulting firm and as President and Vice President of JDA Software Services, Ltd. Prior positions include a variety of technical and development positions with IBM. Currently on the Board of Directors of two Canadian high tech companies, Zed I Solutions, developer of hardware and software for real time industrial processmonitoring, and Aero-Mechanical Services Ltd., a provider of aircraft monitoring via internet updating a data base used for operational improvements. Also serves as a Director for privately held companies including Firetrace USA, LLP, a fire suppression technology company. Education: B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Calgary.

Organization Position Status
JDA Software Group, Inc. Board of Directors Current
AeroMechanical Services Ltd. Board of Directors Current
AeroMechanical Services Ltd. developer Former
University of Calgary B.S. in Mathematics Former

Mr. Gullard joined as Director in November 2006. He has been a general partner with Cornerstone Management since 1984 where he founded and managed a family of technology-focused venture capital funds. Previously he was President and CEO at Telecommunications Technology Inc., Sunnyvale, California. He began work in the technology sector in 1972 at Intel in various financial and operational management positions. Mr. Gullard continues to serve on the Board of Directors of JDA Software, Alliance Semiconductor, Dyntek, and other companies. He is also an active board member for the non-profit Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula. Mr. Gullard received an MBA and a BA in Economics from Stanford University.

Organization Position Status
Cornerstone Management, Inc. Founder Current
Planar Systems, Inc. General Partner, Cornerstone Management, Menlo Park, California Current
Alliance Semiconductor Corp. General Partner of Cornerstone Management Current
Cornerstone Management, Inc. General Partner Current
Netsolve, Incorporated Chairman Current
Mainsoft Corporation Chairman Current
DynTek Inc. Chairman Current
JDA Software Group, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Alliance Semiconductor Corp. Board of Directors Current
Planar Systems, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Proxim Wireless Corporation Board of Directors Current
Celeritek, Inc. President Former
Alliance Semiconductor Corp. Executive Officer Former
Netsolve, Incorporated Director Former
Stanford University MBA Former
Stanford University Bachelor's Degree Former

Organization Position Status
ING Funds Trustee Current
Money-Media, Inc. Current
12 Inch Design, LLC Current
Transportdocket Current
Swift Transportation Co. Chairman Current
Janus Capital Group, Inc. Board Director Current
JDA Software Group, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Stockval President Former
Stockval Co-Owner Former
Stockval principal Former
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Former
Stockval Director Former
Swift Transportation Co. Director Former
University of California Law Degree Former
University of California A.B Former

Organization Position Status
Thoma Cressey Equity Partners, Inc. Managing Partner Current
Vision Solutions, Inc. Director Current
Intuit Eclipse Inc. Board of Directors Current
A. Sheftel and Sons, Inc. Director Current
Visitors Board of Directors Current
Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc. Director Current
JDA Software Group, Inc. Board of Directors Current
MADE2MANAGE Systems, Inc. Director Current
Datatel Inc. Director Current
Stanford Law School Board of Visitors Former
Morgan Stanley Mergers & Acquisitions Group Former
Prophet 21, Inc. Chairman Former
Vectorsgi, Inc. Director Former
Stanford Graduate School of Business MBA Former
Stanford Law School Law Degree Former
Brown University Undergraduate Degrees in Economics and Political Science Former

Organization Position Status
JDA Software Group, Inc. Board of Directors Current

Executive News

  • California Micro Devices Sends Letter to Stockholders

    Business Wire - 8/14/09 - View Story

  • JDA Software Announces Record Second Quarter 2009 Results

    NewsBlaze - 7/20/09 - View Story

  • JDA profits rise, Peter Hathaway named CFO

    Biz Journals - 7/20/09 - View Story

  • UPDATE 1-JDA Software Q2 profit beats expectations, shares climb

    Reuters - 7/20/09 - View Story

  • JDA Software Appoints New Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

    Freshnews.com - 7/20/09 - View Story

  • JDA Software Appoints New Executive Vice President and Chief...

    MSN Money - 7/20/09 - View Story

  • JDA Software Appoints New Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

    RBC Dain Raushcer - 7/20/09 - View Story

  • JDA Software Announces Record Second Quarter 2009 Results

    Business Wire - 7/20/09 - View Story

  • JDA Software Appoints New Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

    Business Wire - 7/20/09 - View Story

  • JDA acquires stakes in European firms

    The Business Journal of Phoenix - 7/16/09 - View Story

  • JDA Software Acquires Equity Interest in European-Based Strategix...

    MSN Money - 7/16/09 - View Story

  • JDA Software Identifies Proven Pricing Strategies for Retailers to Drive Measurable Top- and Bottom-Line Improvements

    Business Wire - 7/13/09 - View Story

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     JDAS $23.75 -0.25 (-1.04% )
Average Volume 383,125
Shares Outstanding 34.51M
Market Cap 819.7M
Year High 25.58
Year Low 9.04
Earnings Per Share -0.12
P/E Ratio -197.92
Dividend N/A
Yield N/A
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