BluePhoenix Solutions (BPHX) Signs $17 Million Dollar Agreement to Sell AppBuilder Business
Today, BluePhoenix Solutions announced the execution of a definitive agreement to sell its AppBuilder business to Magic Software Enterprise Ltd (NASDAQ: MGIC) for $17 million. Magic Software provides mobile and cloud-enabled application and business integration platforms to businesses across the globe. BluePhoenix expects to close on the sale in November 2011 (subject to the fulfillment of conditions defined in the acquisition agreement). After deducting deferred revenues and other expenses, BluePhoenix anticipates that the net proceeds from the sale will range anywhere from $14.0 million to $14.5 million. BluePhoenix will place $2 million of that amount in an indemnification escrow for…