Appointment of Adviser

10 Feb 2011 07:00

Embargoed Release: 07:00hrs Thursday 10 February 2011

SOPHEON PLC ("Sopheon" or "the Company") APPOINTMENT OF ADVISER

Sopheon plc, the international provider of software and services that improve the financial return from innovation and product development investments, is pleased to announce the appointment of finnCap Limited as Nominated Adviser and Broker with immediate effect.

For further information contact:

Barry Mence, Chairman Sopheon plc Tel : + 44 (0) 1483 685 735

Arif Karimjee, CFO Sopheon plc Tel : + 44 (0) 1483 685 735 Charles Cunningham/ finncap Limited Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7600 1658 Charlotte Stranner Nicholas Nelson / Guy Hansard Tel : + 44 (0) 20 7245 1100 McDougall Communications Floor van Maaren Citigate First Tel : + 31 (0) 205 754 010 Financial About Sopheon

Sopheon is an international provider of software and services that help organisations improve the business impact of product innovation. Sopheon's solutions automate and govern the innovation process, enabling companies to increase revenue and profits from new products. Sopheon's solutions are used by industry leaders throughout the world, including BAE Systems, BASF, Corning, Electrolux, Honeywell, Novartis and SABMiller. Sopheon is listed on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange and on the Euronext in the Netherlands. For more information, please visit www.sopheon.com.