JDA Files Supplemental Proxy Materials

JDA Files Supplemental Proxy Materials

    Business Editors/High-Tech Editors

    SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2005--JDA(R) Software Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:JDAS) announced this morning that it has filed supplemental proxy materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Company's Annual Meeting, scheduled for today at 10:00 a.m. local time at the Company's principal offices in Scottsdale, Arizona. These materials include various modifications made by JDA's board to the 2005 Performance Incentive Plan ("2005 Plan") following discussions with certain shareholders. The modifications include:

--	If the 2005 Plan is approved by stockholders, JDA will reserve and authorize only 1,847,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the 2005 Plan, which includes 1,000,000 newly authorized shares, and 847,000 shares previously reserved under prior equity plans. JDA will not issue additional shares under its prior plans if the 2005 Plan is approved.
--	Outstanding options granted under prior equity plans that are cancelled, expire, or otherwise terminated, will not become available for issuance under the 2005 Plan.
--	JDA will limit annual awards under the 2005 Plan to no more than one percent (1%) of the total number of shares of JDA common stock outstanding as of the end of the fiscal year preceding the date of grant.

    For further information, please contact Kristen L. Magnuson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of JDA Software Group, Inc. at 480-308-3000.

    ABOUT JDA SOFTWARE

    With over 4,700 retail, manufacturing and wholesale customers in 60 countries, JDA Software Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:JDAS) is a global leader in delivering integrated software and professional services for the retail demand chain. By capitalizing on its market position and financial strength, JDA commits significant resources to advancing JDA Portfolio, its suite of merchandising, POS, analytic and collaborative solutions that improve revenues, efficiency and customer focus. Founded in 1985, JDA is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona and employs approximately 1,100 associates operating from 26 offices in major cities throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more details, visit www.jda.com, call 480-308-3555 or email info@jda.com.

    We do not believe this press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Nevertheless, if remarks in this press release are considered to be "forward-looking" or to have forward-looking implications, we would remind our investors and prospective investors that future events may involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the risk that complex software solutions such as JDA's may be costly and time-consuming to implement and/or may not produce the level of benefits anticipated by the parties at the outset of the project. Other risks and uncertainties that may affect our business are detailed from time to time in the "Risks Factors" section of our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of these and other risks, actual results may differ materially from those predicted. We undertake no obligation to update information in this release.

    "JDA" is a registered trademark of JDA Software Group, Inc. Any trade, product or service name referenced in this document using the name "JDA" is a trademark and/or property of JDA Software Group, Inc. All other trade, product, or service names referenced in this release may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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CONTACT: JDA Software Group, Inc. Kristen L. Magnuson, 480-308-3000 or The Berlin Group Lawrence Delaney, Jr., 714-734-5000 larry@berlingroup.com

KEYWORD: ARIZONA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SOFTWARE SOURCE: JDA Software Group, Inc.

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