February 6, 2017

BETA CAE Systems strengthens its presence in Japan and South-East Asia
by acquiring TOP CAE Corporation

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BETA CAE Systems is pleased to announce that acquired its business partner, TOP CAE Corporation.
Following the spectacular growth of the company's products deployment in Japan and South-East Asia, this acquisition augments BETA's presence in the region, and further enhances the relation with its customers.
BETA CAE Systems is a leading provider of engineering simulation solutions, with global presence and activity. The company's software suite, which includes the engineers' favourite programs ANSA and META, holds a worldwide leading position across a range of industries, especially the Automotive, for the last 20 years.

After more than 15 years of successful co-operation, BETA transforms its business by acquiring TOP CAE and since February 1 2017, the company is operating as BETA CAE Systems Japan Inc. Maintaining the same values and commitment to its customers, this entity is now empowered by the vision and principles of the greater family of BETA CAE Systems.

Bringing BETA CAE Systems Japan to life is one more important step on the path of continuous growth of the BETA group. It aims to optimise of ΒΕΤΑ's operations and to enable its engineers to serve the clients even more efficiently. The people of TOP CAE will continue serving the company's customers, in an undisrupted manner, as members of the new organization.

"We are proud of working with BETA CAE Systems since 2001, and we are very excited about this acquisition that brings new potential to the growth of our business in Japan and South-East Asia.", says Hideshige Okamura, CEO of BETA CAE Systems Japan Inc. "Those who will benefit more are our valued customers to whom we are committed".

"The unique qualities of our people in Japan, and the legacy of TOP CAE, guarantee our further expansion in the market and our customer satisfaction", says Sam Saltiel, CCO and Head of Customer Service of BETA CAE Systems International. "We are thrilled about bringing on board this excellent team".