** Shares of software co ReadyTech Holdings RDY.AX rise as
much as 5.1% to A$3.740, marking their best intraday session
since Nov 30
** ReadyTech announces https://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20211217/pdf/4548knkg3888j2.pdf
acquisition of contract management software provider Open
Windows Software Pty Ltd of total consideration of up to A$14.3
mln ($10.25 mln)
** Says deal will enhance co's local and state government
product-market fit and cross-sell to a broad range of its
customer base
** Expects deal to deliver recurring revenue of A$1.5 mln in
FY22 and an EBITDA margin of 16% (before projected transaction
and integration costs)
** Stock up ~70.3% this year, as of last close
($1 = 1.3951 Australian dollars)
(Reporting by Upasana Singh in Bengaluru)
((Upasana.Singh@thomsonreuters.com))