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Thursday, May 08, 2014 7:20:18 PM

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• SWK TECHNOLOGIES INC. COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF ESC SOFTWARE

Arizona Firm’s 2013 Revenue Exceeded $1.7 Million

LIVINGSTON, NJ – May 7, 2014 – SWK Technologies, Inc., a national provider of transformational business technology solutions and services, announced today it has closed on the acquisition of ESC Software, a leading Arizona-based reseller of Sage Software and Acumatica applications. Founded in 1989, ESC has implemented technology solutions at prominent companies throughout the Southwest.

The deal will add more than $1,700,000 in annual revenue and will be immediately accretive to SWK’s earnings. The acquisition, which cost $350,000, will be paid out over a five year term.

Paul Frydman, COO of SWK Technologies, stated, “This transaction further solidifies our position as one of the largest resellers of Sage Software in the United States. We continue to execute on our business plan to increase value for our shareholders by increasing profitable sales and acquiring companies and technologies. We are exploring several additional acquisitions, and hope to be in a position to announce several new transactions in the coming weeks and months.”

“We are very excited to have ESC Software and its founder, Alan Hardy, join our team,” added Jeffrey D. Roth, CEO of SWK Technologies. “This acquisition makes SWK Technologies a dynamic force with significant market presence in the Southwest. With our management talent, in-house expertise, and financial resources, we are confident that the combined companies will be able to accelerate sales and earnings growth. Our shared commitment to putting clients’ needs first ensures ESC Software’s client base will continue to receive superior service. We are very excited about our future prospects.”

Alan Hardy said, “The acquisition of ESC Software by SWK Technologies is the culmination of a long-time and positive relationship. This strategic step will give us the depth of resources to not only better serve and support our customers, it will also develop greater opportunity for growth. Our organizations are very much in-line as they relate to strategies and core values. I am very pleased to join such a quality organization, and I am excited about the future for SWK.”

About ESC Software

Founded in 1989, ESC Software is one of the Southwest’s leading providers of business management software for growing companies of all sizes and industries. ESC Software provides a full breadth of services such as pre-sales consulting, needs analysis, system review and design, implementation, training, support and strategic planning.

ESC Software is committed to excellence – in our staff, our service and the products we represent. Covering every facet of business management, our applications are backed by publishers with a global presence, known for their strength and strategic direction.

For additional information, visit ESC Software’s corporate website: http://www.escsoftware.com

About SWK Technologies, Inc.
SWK Technologies, Inc. is an IT consulting company that provides and develops on-premises and cloud solutions, including Sage ERP products, MAPADOC EDI, Acumatica, NetSuite, BeerRun, Nectari, QlikView, AccellosOne WMS, and other business software essentials. In addition, SWK provides comprehensive business protection with managed network and business continuity services.

For more information about SWK Technologies Inc., please visit the company website at SWKTech.com. Follow SWK Technologies on Facebook: Facebook.com/SWKTech, Twitter: Twitter.com/SWKTech, and Google+: Plus.google.com/+SWKTech.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regarding, among other things our plans, strategies and prospects — both business and financial. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or realize these plans, intentions or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this news release may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “should,” “planned,” “will,” “may,” “intend,” “estimated,” and “potential,” among others. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements we make in this news release include market conditions and those set forth in reports or documents that we file from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements attributable to SWK Technologies, Inc. or a person acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary language.



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