UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
March
12, 2019
Majesco
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified
in its Charter)
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California
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001-37466
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77-0309142
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(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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412
Mount Kemble Ave, Suite 110C, Morristown, NJ 07960
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip
Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
(973)
461-5200
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed
Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant
is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate
by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial
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Item 5.02
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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election
of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
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On March 12, 2019, the Board of Directors
(the “Board”) of Majesco appointed Manish D. Shah as President of Majesco in replacement of Ketan Mehta and to the
office of Chief Product Officer effective as of March 15, 2019. In addition, on March 12, 2019, the Board appointed James Miller
as Chief Revenue Officer of Majesco effective as of March 18, 2019 (the “Effective Date”).
From June 2015, since Majesco’s merger
with Cover-All Technologies, Inc. (“Cover-All”), until March 2019, Mr. Shah served as Executive Vice President of Majesco.
Mr. Shah served as a director and the President of Cover-All since November 2008 and as Chief Executive Officer from
July 2013 until Majesco’s merger with Cover-All. In addition, Mr. Shah served as Cover-All’s Chief Technology
Officer from 2004 until his promotion to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining Cover-All, Mr. Shah held
several technology management positions at various companies such as Andersen Consulting, P&O Nedlloyd and Tata Consultancy
Services in different industries for over 10 years. Mr. Shah has a B.S. in computer science from the M.S. University,
India and an M.B.A. from the Columbia University.
From 1997 to November 2018, James Miller
has served in various capacities at CA, Inc. (Nasdaq: CA) (“CA”), a $4.5bn Fortune 500 global leader in software solutions.
Specifically, Mr. Miller has served in the roles of Senior Vice President, Sales; Vice President, Business Unit Strategy; Acquisition
Integration Executive; Vice President of Sales; Sales Manager; and Sales Representative. In addition, since 2012, Mr. Miller has
served as a member of the board of Montgomery Township Licensing Appeal Board Commission. He also served on various committees
at CA including the Mainframe Customer Advisory Committee, the Security Customer Advisory Committee, the Security Technology Counsel
and the Compensation Redesign Committee. Mr. Miller received a B.A. in economics from the University of Maryland.
On March 12, 2019, Majesco amended Mr.
Shah’s employment agreement (“Amendment”) pursuant to which, effective as of April 1, 2019, the Compensation
Committee of the Board increased Mr. Shah’s base salary to $350,000 per year and provided that Mr. Shah’s target bonus
under Majesco’s Performance Bonus Plan will be up to $175,000 with a threshold bonus of 50% and a maximum bonus of 130%,
which bonus (which can be higher or lower than target bonus) will be determined by the Board or the Compensation Committee based
upon the achievement of certain performance goals to be established by the Board (or Compensation Committee).
The foregoing description of the Amendment
does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Amendment,
a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
On March 12, 2019, Majesco entered into
an employment agreement with Mr. Miller that becomes effective on the Effective Date pursuant to which Mr. Miller will serve as
Chief Revenue Officer of Majesco (the “Employment Agreement”).
Pursuant to the terms of the Employment
Agreement, Mr. Miller will (i) receive an annual base salary of $325,000 and (ii) be eligible to receive an annual bonus of up
to $250,000 with a threshold bonus of 50% and a maximum bonus of 130%, which bonus (which can be higher or lower than target bonus)
will be determined by the Board or the Compensation Committee based upon the achievement of certain performance goals to be established
by the Board (or Compensation Committee). In addition, Mr. Miller will receive 75,000 restricted stock units (“RSUs”)
under the Majesco 2015 Equity Incentive Plan or any successor plan on the Effective Date or as soon thereafter as reasonably practicable.
The RSUs will vest ratably over a period of three years following grant, with the first installment vesting on the first anniversary
of the Effective Date. Mr. Miller will also be entitled to participate in benefit plans in effect for senior executives, along
with vacation, sick and holiday pay in accordance with the Company’s policies established and in effect from time to time.
Pursuant to the terms of
the Employment Agreement, Majesco may terminate Mr. Miller’s employment at any time without Cause (as defined in the
Employment Agreement) on two weeks prior notice or with Cause, and Mr. Miller may terminate his employment at any time by
providing two weeks prior notice. In the event that Mr. Miller’s employment is terminated by Majesco without Cause (as
defined in the Employment Agreement), Mr. Miller will receive a lump sum payment equal to six months of his then base salary
and the pro-rated portion of any annual bonus Mr. Miller may be entitled to (the “Severance Payment”) subject to
execution of a release of claims. In the event that Mr. Miller’s employment is terminated for a Change in Control (as defined
in the Employment Agreement) or Mr. Miller terminates his employment for Good Reason (as defined in the Employment Agreement)
as a result of a Change in Control, Mr. Miller will receive the Severance Payment. In addition, in such cases of termination
in relations to a Change of Control, the vesting of all his all equity awards will be accelerated (except if he is terminated
for Cause).
The foregoing
description of the Employment Agreement does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by reference
to the full text of the Employment Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.2 and incorporated herein by reference.
There are no family relationships between
either Mr. Shah and Mr. Miller and any of our directors or executive officers. Except as set forth herein, there is no arrangement
or understanding between either Mr. Shah and Mr. Miller and any other persons pursuant to which either Mr. Shah and Mr. Miller
was appointed an executive officer of the Company. There are no related party transactions involving either Mr. Shah and Mr. Miller
that are reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
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Item 7.01
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Regulation FD Disclosure.
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On March 18, 2019, Majesco issued a press
release announcing the appointment of Manish D. Shah as President and Chief Product Officer of Majesco and James Miller as Chief
Revenue Officer of Majesco. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by
reference.
The information furnished in this section
of this Item 7.01 on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section
18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities
of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or
the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing
Effective as of March 12, 2019, the Compensation
Committee amended the previous delegation of authority made to the President and Chief Executive Officer of Majesco with respect
to the approval of the base salaries of executive officers (other than the Chief Executive Officer) and performance targets and
annual performance bonuses for executive officers (other than the Chief Executive Officer and other named executive officers of
Majesco) and determined to revoke such delegation of authority with respect to the President of Majesco. The previous delegation
of authority to the Chief Executive Officer of Majesco to approve the base salaries for all of Majesco’s executive officers
(other than the Chief Executive Officer) and performance targets and annual performance bonuses for all of Majesco’s executive
officers (other than the Chief Executive Officer and other named executive officers of Majesco) was not amended.
On March 12, 2019, Majesco Software and Solutions Inc. (“MSSI”),
a subsidiary of Majesco, and Alamance Services, Inc. (“Alamance”) signed a Settlement Agreement and Release (the “Settlement
Agreement”) settling the previously disclosed action commenced by Alamance against MSSI in the Supreme Court of the State
of New York. Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement, MSSI paid Alamance US a cash settlement amount following which
the parties filed a Stipulation of Discontinuance dismissing the action with prejudice. Majesco expects that most of the amount
paid by MSSI will be covered by its insurance policy.
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Item 9.01
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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The exhibits listed in the following Exhibit Index are filed
as part of this Report.
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Denotes a management contract or compensatory plan.
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Majesco
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By:
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/s/ Farid Kazani
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Farid Kazani, Chief Financial Officer
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Date: March 18, 2019
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Exhibit 10.1
March 12, 2019
Name: Manish Shah
Dear Manish,
I am pleased to inform you that the board
had approved your promotion to “
President and Chief Product Officer”
with effect from
March 15, 2019
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Additionally, Effective
as of April 1, 2019, the Compensation Committee of the Board has approved and increased in your base salary to $350,000 (Three
Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars) per year.
In addition, effective
as of April 1, 2019, your target bonus under Majesco’s Performance Bonus Plan will be up to $175,000 (One Hundred and Seventy-Five
Thousand Dollars) per year.
All other terms and conditions of your
employment agreement remain unchanged.
Going forward, as you play a larger role
I am counting on you to deliver even greater results for Majesco. I am confident that you will meet the challenging expectations
in your new role as well. I wish you the very best in your new role.
Regards,
/s/ Adam Elster
Adam Elster
Chief Executive Officer
Exhibit 10.2
March 12, 2019
Mr. Jim Miller
Dear
Mr. Miller,
We are pleased to offer you the position
of
Chief Revenue Officer
for Majesco.
Your start date will be on or before
March
18, 2019.
You will report to
Mr. Adam Elster, CEO.
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1.
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Compensation and Benefits
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a.
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Base Salary
: Your base salary will be
$325,000 per annum
(
Three Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand only),
payable to you on a semi- monthly basis.
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b.
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Annual Cash Bonus:
In addition, you will be entitled to
an annual cash bonus up to $ 250,000 of your base salary from April 1, 2019 onwards. Annual cash bonus is paid annually based on
annual corporate targets.
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Sign-On Restricted Stock Units
: You will be granted an award
of 75,000 Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”) under the Majesco equity incentive plan effective your joining date or as
soon thereafter as reasonably practicable. These RSU will vest equally over the 3 years.
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a.
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Notice Period
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The
employment which is “at will”, is subject to termination by the Company at any time Without Cause with two (2) weeks’
notice or with Cause. If you decide to terminate your employment, you shall provide the Company with two (2) weeks prior notice
exclusive of any vacation time accrued and will return to Majesco, all Majesco’s property. This at-will employment relationship
cannot be changed except in a written format signed by the CEO of Majesco.
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Severance:
In the event that your employment with the Company is terminated at any time
by the Company Without Cause (solely as determined by the Company), you will be entitled to receive a lump sum payment on the 60th
day following termination equal to six (6) months’ base salary and the prorated portion of annual bonus as severance, subject
to execution of a release of all claims reasonably satisfactory to the Company.
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Severance and Change of Control
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a.
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In the event that your employment with the Company is terminated at any time by the Company for
a reason defined as Change in Control and for resignation as a Good Reason as a consequence of Change of Control as defined in
this Section 4.a.:
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i.
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Severance
: You will be entitled to receive a lump sum payment on the 60th day following
termination equal to six (6) months Base Salary and the prorated portion of annual bonus as severance.
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ii.
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Acceleration Upon Change of Control:
In the event that your employment is terminated
Without Cause and in connection with a Change of Control transaction, or as resignation for a Good Reason as a consequence of a
Change of Control, 100% of your then outstanding unvested Equity Awards will immediately vest.
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i.
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Cause
means termination of employment by Company to (i) your conviction of, or plea of nolo
contendre with respect to: (1) any felony, (2) any act of fraud or embezzlement against the Company or its affiliates, (3) any
act of moral turpitude, or (4) any conduct tending to bring the Company or its affiliates into substantial public disgrace or disrepute,
(ii) the commission by you of any act or omission involving fraud with respect to the Company or its affiliates or in connection
with any relationship between the Company or its affiliates on the one hand and any customer or supplier thereof on the other hand,
(iii) use by you of illegal drugs or repetitive abuse of other drugs or repetitive excessive consumption of alcohol interfering
with the performance of your duties, (iv) the gross negligence or willful misconduct of you in the performance of your duties with
respect to the Company or its affiliates, (v) the material breach of this Offer Letter or any other confidentiality agreement or
agreement with respect to your employment, between you and the Company or its affiliates, which breach is not cured after the Company
gives you notice, (vi) your failure to follow the lawful directives of the Company or its affiliates after the Company gives you
notice of such performance deficiency, or (vii) your failure to observe the material policies of the Company or its affiliates
applicable to you and communicated to you in writing and your failure to cure after the Company gives you notice of such failure.
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ii.
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Change of Control
means (i) a dissolution or liquidation of the Company, (ii) a merger or
consolidation in which the Company is not the surviving corporation (other than a merger or consolidation with a wholly owned subsidiary,
(iii) the sale of substantially all of the assets of the Company.
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iii.
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Good Reason
means a material change
in your primary role & responsibilities (excluding ‘change(s) in your reporting relationship/hierarchy).
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iv.
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Without Cause
means termination of employment by the Company for reasons other than Cause.
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In addition, you will be entitled to the
following benefits offered by Majesco per the rules of the company and consistent with the package offered to other Majesco staff:
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Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
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Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment
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Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
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Fifteen days earned paid vacation per year plus holidays
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In addition, Majesco provides a completely employer paid insurance protection under Life and AD&D
which is 1.5 X times the base salary and up to $500,000.
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The position is currently based in
Morristown,
NJ.
The position may also require frequent travel. This may include travel to India and other countries outside the United
States of America.
Terms of employment
This offer is conditioned on your signing
this offer letter and Majesco’s Non-Disclosure Agreement. This offer is also based on (i) a satisfactory background
investigation and reference check; and (ii) satisfactory proof of your legal right to work in the United States.
This offer is contingent upon compliance
with Form I-9 completion timelines and confirmation of employment authorization by E-Verify.
The terms and conditions of your employment
will be governed by applicable Majesco policies, including but not limited to our Employee Handbook and Information Security Policy
and procedures. By accepting employment with Majesco, you have consented to Majesco’s limited use of your personal information
for the purposes of fulfilling certain aspects of the employer-employee relationship, such as hiring, administering benefits, payment,
and ensuring the health and safety of its employees.
The employment terms in this letter supersede
any other agreements or promises made to you by anyone, whether oral or written.
This letter shall be governed by and construed
in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey.
Please return a signed acceptance of this
letter within two (2) business days as indication that you find the offer acceptable. We look forward to your joining the Majesco
team. Please sign below so we may begin the process of indoctrinating you to Majesco.
Sincerely,
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Adam Elster
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Accepted
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/s/ Adam Elster
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Exhibit
99.1
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412 Mt. Kemble Ave, Ste 110C
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+1 973-461-5200
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Morristown,
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+1-973-605-2942
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NJ 07960, USA
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www.majesco.com
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PRESS RELEASE
Majesco Announces Expansion of Leadership Team
Strategic appointments will strengthen alignment across the
business with an eye towards Majesco’s vision for the future of insurance
Morristown, NJ March 18, 2019
– Majesco (NASDAQ:
MJCO), a global leader of cloud insurance software solutions for insurance business transformation, announced today that Manish
Shah is promoted to President and Chief Product Officer, and Jim Miller is appointed Chief Revenue Officer.
Both will report to Majesco’s CEO Adam Elster and be based
in Morristown, NJ.
Manish joined Majesco in 2015 as part of the merger with Cover-All
Technologies, and previously served as Executive Vice President of the product organization. “Manish has played a critical
role in shaping Majesco’s technology vision. His leadership, combined with his deep technical expertise and extensive knowledge
of the insurance industry will further accelerate our growth and product innovation,” said Majesco CEO Adam Elster.
“The insurance industry is going through a massive business
transformation and Majesco’s core, data and digital platforms are well-suited for insurers who are building the next generation
of insurance. I’m honored to lead an incredibly talented team to drive a new era of innovation, user experience, and scalable
insurance platforms as we continue to help our clients thrive in the constantly changing digital world,” said Manish.
Jim Miller is a global senior software executive joining the
Majesco Leadership team after a successful career at CA Technologies, where he was responsible for sales strategy for products
and field teams across multiple business units worldwide. His focus will be to drive Majesco’s overall go-to-market methodology
and execution of the company’s growth strategy.
“Majesco has been delivering innovation to insurers and
their customers and agents for many years and is fast becoming the premier provider of modern technology solutions to support the
core needs of the insurance industry. The road ahead full of enormous opportunities, and I look forward to working closely with
the entire Majesco team to build on the momentum they’ve established to drive the next phase of growth,” commented
Jim.
“These are two very strong leaders, and I’m confident
that these appointments will only increase our pace of execution, which is a huge win for our business, our partners and for the
hundreds of insurers who count on us to help them achieve their digital business transformation,” said CEO Adam Elster.
About Majesco
Insurance business transformation is a journey of change and
revitalization, a renaissance of Insurance. Approximately 160 insurance companies worldwide in P&C, L&A and Group/
Employee Benefits are transforming their businesses with Majesco’s solutions. Our market leading software, consulting
and services uniquely underpin the entire insurance value chain and are designed to empower insurers with the agility, innovation
and speed needed to meet their transformation opportunities. Majesco’s solutions include policy management, new business
/ underwriting, rating, billing, claims management, distribution management, BI/ analytics, predictive modeling, digital platform
with mobile and portal, testing services, cloud services, bureau and content services, transformation services, consulting services
and more. For more details on Majesco, please visit www.majesco.comwww.majesco.com.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking
Statements
This press release contains forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These
forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of management, are not guarantees
of performance and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. These forward-looking statements should, therefore, be considered
in light of various important factors, including those set forth in Majesco’s reports that it files from time to time with
the Securities and Exchange Commission and which you should review, including those statements under “Item 1A – Risk
Factors” in Majesco’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Important factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements contained in this press release include,
but are not limited to: integration risks; changes in economic conditions, political conditions, trade protection measures,
licensing requirements and tax matters; technology development risks; intellectual property rights risks; competition risks; additional
scrutiny and increased expenses as a result of being a public company; the financial condition, financing requirements, prospects
and cash flow of Majesco; loss of strategic relationships; changes in laws or regulations affecting the insurance industry in particular;
restrictions on immigration; the ability and cost of retaining and recruiting key personnel; the ability to attract new clients
and retain them and the risk of loss of large customers; continued compliance with evolving laws; customer data and cybersecurity
risk; and Majesco’s ability to raise capital to fund future growth.
These forward-looking statements should
not be relied upon as predictions of future events and Majesco cannot assure you that the events or circumstances discussed or
reflected in these statements will be achieved or will occur. If such forward-looking statements prove to be inaccurate, the inaccuracy
may be material. You should not regard these statements as a representation or warranty by Majesco or any other person that we
will achieve our objectives and plans in any specified timeframe, or at all. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this presentation. Majesco disclaims any obligation to publicly
update or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise,
after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.
Contacts
Sharon Cronin
EMEA Marketing Manager, Majesco LifePlus Solutions
+353 86 3584766
sharon.cronin@exaxe.com
Tara Dilzer Alexander
Director, Marketing Communications and Creative Services
+1 718 916 6873
tara.dilzeralexander@majesco.com