SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JDA^® Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: JDAS) today announced that it intends to commence an offering, subject to market and other conditions, of $275 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes in a private offering. JDA intends to use the proceeds of the offering, along with its existing cash and cash on hand at i2 Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITWO), to pay the cash portion of the consideration payable to i2’s common and preferred shareholders in connection with the previously announced acquisition of i2 by JDA, as well as the estimated fees and other transactions costs of the acquisition and offering. The notes will be guaranteed by JDA’s existing and future domestic subsidiaries, including, following the closing of the acquisition, i2 and its domestic subsidiaries, other than certain immaterial subsidiaries.

The senior notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or applicable state securities laws, and will be offered only to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A and in offshore transactions pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Unless so registered, the senior notes may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state.

About JDA Software Group, Inc. (Pre-Acquisition)

JDA^® Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: JDAS) is the world’s leading supply chain solutions provider, helping companies optimize operations and improve profitability. For more information about JDA, visit www.jda.com or contact us at info@jda.com or call +1.800.479.7382 / +1.480.308.3000.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 27A of the Act. Forward-looking statements reflect current expectations and projections about future events, and thus involve uncertainty and risk. It is possible that future events, including whether the offering is completed on the terms specified or at all, may differ from expectations due to a variety of risks and other factors such as those described in JDA’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, as updated by subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. It is not possible to foresee or identify all such factors. Any forward-looking statements in this news release are based on certain assumptions and analyses made in light of JDA’s experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments, and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from expectations. JDA does not intend to update any particular forward-looking statements contained in this press release.

“JDA” is a trademark or 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.