MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SoftBrands, Inc. has filed an application for listing on the American Stock Exchange. Approval of the listing of SoftBrands' common stock is subject to numerous qualitative and quantitative standards.

The American Stock Exchange(R) (Amex(R)) is the only primary exchange that offers trading across a full range of equities, options and exchange traded funds (ETFs), including structured products and HOLDRS(SM). In addition to its role as a national equities market, the Amex is the pioneer of the ETF, responsible for bringing the first domestic product to market in 1993. Leading the industry in ETF listings, the Amex lists 168 ETFs to date. The Amex is also one of the largest options exchanges in the U.S., trading options on broad-based and sector indexes as well as domestic and foreign stocks.

SoftBrands, Inc. is a global leader in providing solutions for small to medium-sized businesses in the manufacturing and hospitality industries worldwide. With more than 4,000 customers in over 60 countries now actively using its manufacturing and hospitality products, SoftBrands has established a global infrastructure for distribution, development and support of enterprise software. The company, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has more than 550 employees with branch offices in Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa. Additional information can be found at http://www.softbrands.com/ .

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