Attention JDEC Shareholders: Class Action Lawsuit Filed by Shepherd & Geller, LLC Seeking Damages On Behalf of Shareholders.

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 24, 1999--

The Law Firm of Shepherd & Geller, LLC announced today that it has filed a class action in Federal Court in Colorado on behalf of all individuals and institutional investors that purchased J.D. Edwards & Company (Nasdaq: JDEC) common stock between January 22, 1998 and December 3, 1998, inclusive (the "Class Period").

The complaint charges that the Company and certain of its officers and directors violated the federal securities laws by issuing false and misleading statements about the Company's business position and financial strength. During the Class Period, Company insiders sold their own shares for over $1.5 million in profits before the truth about the Company was disclosed, sending the stock price tumbling.

Shepherd & Geller, LLC has substantial experience representing investors in securities fraud class action lawsuits such as this. The firm has offices in Florida and Pennsylvania, but represents shareholders from throughout the nation. If you have any questions about how you may be able to recover for your losses, or if you would like to consider serving as one of the lead plaintiffs in this lawsuit, you must take appropriate action by November 2, 1999. You are encouraged you to E-mail or call Shepherd & Geller. You can also visit the firm on the web at www.classactioncounsel.com.