ATLANTA, June 4, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ebix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EBIX ), a leading international supplier of On-Demand software and E-commerce services to the insurance, finance and healthcare industries, today announced that it is continuing to look at acquisitions of all sizes as it builds its portfolio of industry leading software solutions.
Ebix's amended Credit Agreement allows the Company to make two named acquisitions in international markets that total up to $58.5 million (including Healthcare Magic acquired by Ebix on May 27th) through the term of the Agreement, which is in effect until April 2016.
The Company believes that while its cash reserves and operating cash flow is sufficient to fund these acquisitions, it is looking to secure a new credit facility with additional flexibility and improved pricing, to fund any other acquisitions beyond this basket that the Company might identify.
The Company reiterated that Ebix's capital allocation strategy is focused on reinvesting in its core business including acquisitions and paying down debt. The Company is considering acquisitions in all of its current verticals, namely Life, Health, Annuities and Property & Casualty.
About Ebix, Inc.
A leading international supplier of On-Demand software and E-commerce services to the insurance industry, Ebix, Inc., (Nasdaq: EBIX ) provides end-to-end solutions ranging from infrastructure exchanges, carrier systems, agency systems and risk compliance solutions to custom software development for all entities involved in the insurance industry.
With 35+ offices across Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, the US and the UK, Ebix powers multiple exchanges across the world in the field of life, annuity, health and property & casualty insurance while conducting in excess of $100 billion in insurance premiums on its platforms. Through its various SaaS-based software platforms, Ebix employs hundreds of insurance and technology professionals to provide products, support and consultancy to thousands of customers on six continents. For more information, visit the Company's website at www.ebix.com .
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