| Symix Starts New Year Under New Name, But Old Issues Remain P.J. Jakovljevic - December 14, 2000 Event Summary On November 8, Symix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYMX) a leading mid-market provider of business systems for manufacturers and distributors, announced that a proposal to change its name to Frontstep, Inc. won overwhelming support from shareholders at the company's annual meeting. The company will, therefore, immediately begin operating as Frontstep, and its common stock will be traded under the symbol 'FSTP.' The existing Symix sales and services organization will continue to serve as the company's direct channel to manufacturers and will operate as a subsidiary of Frontstep... |