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pta20211213044 Business news for the stock market IR - NEWS Software AG : Software AG Helix Growth Strategy Gains Backing from Silver Lake with € 344 million Strategic PIPE Investment Darmstadt / Germany ( pta044 / 13.12.2021 / 21 : 42 UTC + 1 ) Software AG Helix Growth Strategy Gains Backing from Silver Lake with € 344 million Strategic PIPE Investment Darmstadt / Germany – December 13 , 2021 : Software AG ( Frankfurt MDAX® : SOW ) today announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Silver Lake , the global leader in technology investing , anchored by a Silver Lake investment of € 344 million in Software AG . Following three years of successful transformation and with the benefit of Silver Lake's unique expertise , going forward , Software AG will look to accelerate growth , supported by its cloud - native product set , further strengthening and extending its position in North America , and executing a strategic program of value - creating M & A . Sanjay Brahmawar , Software AG CEO , commented :