Jerusalem-based library automation software developer Ex Libris Group has acquired the library division of Fujitsu Services, which serves as the company's distributor in northern Europe. The deal is worth about $3-4 million and will enable Ex Libris to add a Scandinavian branch to its operations. The company already has 10 other branches worldwide.

This is an additional acquisition for Ex Libris, which in 2007 acquired Endeavor for $30-40 million. The library software company itself was sold to Leeds Equity Partners in 2008 for $170 million.

Ex-Libris said that it has 200 libraries that are customers in Scandinavia.

Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on February 8, 2010

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