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Following is an email I received from one of the buyers/investment firms that I work with (this is just one of 46 emails and/or phone conversations since 12/1 that  I've had with buyers/investors contacting me about getting ready for 2009 and already looking for deal flow . 

Here is the email that I mention above from my client:

From: Matt@XXXXXXXInvestor
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 11:50 AM
To: Dennis Lowery
Subject: Software Opportunities?

Dennis,
 
I wanted to update you on our focus in the software sector.  After our acquisition of XXXXXXXXXXX earlier this year we are working to find other software businesses to invest in or acquire.  Companies that have the following characteristics would be most interesting to us:

•         At least $2 million of EBITDA
•         Vertically focused within an industry (market size $100mm +)
•         Legacy (on-premise) or “SaaS” (on-demand)
•         Management staying on or transitioning out

We have the flexibility to invest in situations where management wants to exit since we have teamed up with software executive XXXXXXX  XXXXXXXX.  If you would like a background on him or if you have an opportunity that meets the profile feel free to drop me an email or give me a call.

Sincerely,

Matthew XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXX Investors, L.P.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Suite 2330
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, CA xxxxx
Phone: XXX-XXX-XXXX
Mobile: XXX-XXX-XXXX
Fax: XXX-XXX-XXXX