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Made2Manage Systems Reports Profit for Second Quarter and First Half of 2003

    INDIANAPOLIS--July 17, 2003--Made2Manage Systems Inc. , a leading provider of comprehensive enterprise business systems for small and midsize manufacturers and distributors, today reported a profit for the second quarter and for the first half of 2003.
    For the quarter ended June 30, 2003, net income was $342,000 or $.07 per diluted share, a significant improvement from a net income of $135,000 or $.03 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2002. Operating income was $294,000 for the second quarter of 2003, compared to $60,000 in the second quarter of the prior year. In addition, the company generated $500,000 of positive cash flow from operations in the second quarter of 2003 resulting in cash and investments at June 30, 2003, of $17.2 million.
    Total revenues in 2003's second quarter were $7.9 million compared to $8.5 million in 2002's second quarter. Software license revenue was $2.2 million compared to $3.1 million in the second quarter of 2002 and reflects continued softness in capital spending in a tough economy. Service revenues grew to $5.4 million from $5.2 million in the second quarter of 2002, primarily due to the growth in the number of customers with support and maintenance contracts.
    For the six months ended June 30, 2003, the net income was $222,000 or $.04 per diluted share, an improvement over a loss of $199,000 or ($.04) per diluted share in 2002.
    Total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2003, were $15.2 million compared with $15.9 million in 2002. Software license revenues declined to $3.9 million from $5.1 million a year earlier, while service revenues increased to $10.8 million from $10.5 million in 2002.
    David B. Wortman, chairman and chief executive officer, said, "We continue to operate in a very difficult business environment. That being the case, we are pleased to have generated operating and net income and positive cash flow from operations for the quarter and year to date. Our diligence in managing costs is evident in our improved profitability on lesser revenues when compared with the prior year."
    "While the market for enterprise software is very competitive and the economy not yet strong, it is indisputable that there is still a significant need for small and midsize manufacturers and distributors to invest in the types of software and services Made2Manage provides. We stand ready to meet their business system needs," said Wortman.

    Outlook for the Second Half of 2003

    The company anticipates that its financial performance for the second half of 2003 will exceed that of 2002. Given the difficult economic climate and the competitive nature of the enterprise software space, the company projects modest revenue growth accompanied by improved profitability in the last half of 2003 as compared to the same period of the prior year. The company also expects to continue to realize positive cash flow from operations in the second half of 2003.

    Second Quarter 2003 Conference Call

    David Wortman, chief executive officer, and Traci Dolan, chief financial officer, will host a conference call to discuss the company's second quarter 2003 financial results at 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Thursday, July 17, 2003. Investors will have the opportunity to listen to the conference call live at the company's Web site, www.made2manage.com. To listen to the live call via the Internet, please go to the Web site at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available two hours after the call and will remain available for 90 days.

    Proposed Transaction With Battery Ventures VI, L.P.

    The company has entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated June 4, 2003, with BV Holding Co., Inc., a subsidiary of Battery Ventures VI, L.P., and Scottsdale Merger Sub, a wholly owned subsidiary of BV Holding Co. Under the Merger Agreement, Made2Manage and Merger Sub will merge and the company will become a wholly owned subsidiary of BV Holding Co. if the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock approve the Merger Agreement. The company's shareholders meeting to vote on the Merger Agreement is scheduled to take place on July 30, 2003. In the event the shareholders approve the Merger Agreement, the company expects the transaction to close on or about August 7, 2003. The company filed a proxy statement and related documents containing a recommendation with respect to the proposed transaction on June 23, 2003. The documents are available at no charge at the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov or by contacting the Made2Manage Investor Relations department at ir@made2manage.com.

    About Made2Manage Systems Inc.

    Made2Manage Systems delivers a comprehensive enterprise business system designed specifically for the unique needs of small and midsize manufacturers and distributors. The company's extensible, end-to-end solution and award-winning customer services are designed to evolve with a manufacturer's individual business environment while protecting the original technology investment. Real-time scheduling and information retrieval capabilities help manufacturers maximize shop floor throughput and profitability, communicate more effectively with business partners across the supply chain, and quickly access meaningful data to make critical business decisions. With more than 25,000 licensed users, Made2Manage works with discrete manufacturers and distributors servicing a variety of industries, including fabricated metals, industrial and commercial machinery, electronics, and rubber and plastics products. Visit the Made2Manage Systems Web site at www.made2manage.com. Made2Manage Systems may be reached via e-mail at info@made2manage.com or by calling (800) 626-0220.

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                       MADE2MANAGE SYSTEMS, INC.
                         FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
                 (in thousands, except per share data)
                              (unaudited)


Statement of Operations Data:
                                 Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended
                                       June 30,          June 30,
                                 ------------------ -----------------
                                   2003     2002     2003      2002
                                 --------  -------  -------   -------
Total revenues                    $ 7,885   $8,480  $15,228   $15,914
Operating income (loss)               294       60      128      (355)
Net income (loss)                     342      135      222      (199)

Per share amounts:
   Basic:
      Net income (loss)           $  0.07   $ 0.03  $  0.04   $ (0.04)
      Weighted-average shares
       outstanding                  4,944    4,879    4,937     4,867

   Diluted:
      Net income (loss)           $  0.07   $ 0.03  $  0.04   $ (0.04)
      Weighted-average shares
       outstanding                  5,195    5,195    5,103     4,867


Balance Sheet Data:
                                            June 30,      December 31,
                                              2003           2002
                                           ----------     ------------
Cash and marketable securities             $   17,173     $   16,513
Total assets                                   25,492         25,128
Long-term obligations, less current
 portion                                           --             23
Total shareholders' equity                     12,271         11,940



                       MADE2MANAGE SYSTEMS, INC.
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                   (in thousands, except share data)
                              (unaudited)

                                             June 30,    December 31,
                                              2003         2002
                                            ---------- --------------

                     ASSETS
Current assets:
   Cash and cash equivalents                 $ 16,273     $ 15,613
   Marketable securities                          900          900
   Trade accounts receivable, net               5,380        5,475
   Prepaid expenses and other                   1,290        1,275
                                            ----------    ---------
       Total current assets                    23,843       23,263

Property and equipment, net                     1,649        1,865
                                            ----------    ---------

       Total assets                          $ 25,492     $ 25,128
                                            ==========    =========

       LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
   Accounts payable                          $  1,094     $    476
   Accrued liabilities                          2,222        2,256
   Current portion of capitalized lease            85          112
   Deferred revenue                             9,359        9,619
                                            ----------    ---------
       Total current liabilities               12,760       12,463

Capitalized lease                                  --           23
Deferred revenue                                  461          702
                                            ----------    ---------

       Total liabilities                       13,221       13,188
                                            ----------    ---------

Shareholders' equity:
   Preferred stock, no par value; 2,000,000
    shares authorized, no shares issued and
    outstanding at June 30, 2003, and
    December 31, 2002                              --           --
   Common stock, no par value; 10,000,000
    shares authorized, 4,960,935 and
    4,925,447 shares issued and outstanding
    at June 30, 2003, and December 31, 2002,
    respectively                               23,029       22,920
   Accumulated deficit                        (10,758)     (10,980)
                                            ----------    ---------
       Total shareholders' equity              12,271       11,940
                                            ----------    ---------

       Total liabilities and shareholders'
        equity                               $ 25,492     $ 25,128
                                            ==========    =========



                       MADE2MANAGE SYSTEMS, INC.
            CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                 (in thousands, except per share data)
                              (unaudited)


                                 Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended
                                      June 30,           June 30,
                                 ------------------ ------------------
                                    2003     2002      2003     2002
                                 --------- -------- --------- --------
Revenues:
   Software                       $ 2,214   $3,116   $ 3,947  $ 5,094
   Services                         5,362    5,213    10,756   10,511
   Hardware                           309      151       525      309
                                 --------- -------- --------- --------
      Total revenues                7,885    8,480    15,228   15,914
                                 --------- -------- --------- --------

Costs of revenues:
   Software                           411      533       811      963
   Services                         2,024    2,213     4,032    4,298
   Hardware                           252      107       420      220
   Restructuring                       --       --       (51)      --
                                 --------- -------- --------- --------
      Total costs of revenues       2,687    2,853     5,212    5,481
                                 --------- -------- --------- --------

      Gross profit                  5,198    5,627    10,016   10,433
                                 --------- -------- --------- --------

Operating expenses:
   Sales and marketing              2,602    3,043     5,112    5,945
   Product development              1,277    1,357     2,685    2,654
   General and administrative       1,025    1,167     2,091    2,189
                                 --------- -------- --------- --------
      Total operating expenses      4,904    5,567     9,888   10,788
                                 --------- -------- --------- --------

Operating income (loss)               294       60       128     (355)

Other income, net                      58       75       114      156
                                 --------- -------- --------- --------

Income (loss) before income taxes     352      135       242     (199)

Income tax provision                   10       --        20       --
                                 --------- -------- --------- --------

Net income (loss)                 $   342   $  135   $   222  $  (199)
                                 ========= ======== ========= ========

Per share amounts:
   Basic:
      Net income (loss)           $  0.07   $ 0.03   $  0.04  $ (0.04)
      Weighted-average shares
       outstanding                  4,944    4,879     4,937    4,867

   Diluted:
      Net income (loss)           $  0.07   $ 0.03   $  0.04  $ (0.04)
      Weighted-average shares
       outstanding                  5,195    5,195     5,103    4,867