DR. T's software receives unsolicited acquisition offer.NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 24, 1995--Dr. T's Software today announced that it received an unsolicited un·so·lic·it·ed adj. Not looked for or requested; unsought: an unsolicited manuscript; unsolicited opinions. unsolicited Adjective offer to acquire all of the company's outstanding stock. The board of directors of the company decided that it would consider the offer and would also entertain offers from other potential buyers. The company established a formal process to provide interested parties with the information they need to submit an offer before the mid-August deadline. "We will conduct the process in a fair and open manner," said John Merson, president of the company. "At the same time, it is important to bring the process to an early close to maintain the company's strong momentum as we move into our high season." Dr. T's Music Software is the developer and publisher of Dr. T's Sing-A-Long Series of Windows and Macintosh CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). titles for children ages 3 to 10. The company recently announced new versions of its titles for Windows 95, Windows 3.1 and Macintosh. Each CD-ROM contains at least 40 tracks of music that can be played in any CD audio player. The company is also the creator of Dr. T's CD Plus Songbook Authoring System to convert music CDs to the new Enhanced CD See CD Extra. or CD Plus format. This new format allows music lovers to listen to music and simultaneously view synchronized syn·chro·nize v. syn·chro·nized, syn·chro·niz·ing, syn·chro·niz·es v.intr. 1. To occur at the same time; be simultaneous. 2. To operate in unison. v.tr. 1. song lyrics lyrics npl [of song] → paroles fpl lyrics lyric npl [of song] → Text m , musical notes, and graphics such as photographs, animations, and music videos. The company will use its Authoring System to create music CDs in the CD Plus format in partnership with record companies. Dr. T's Sing-A-Long titles are sold through Toys "R" Us Toys "R" Us (currently typeset as ToYsЯuS in the logo) is a toy store chain based in the United States, Canada, Australia,The Netherlands, South Africa, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. , Egghead, Software Etc., CompUSA, Borders, Scholastic, Columbia House Columbia House operates a music and DVD club, and as such is a direct seller of DVD movies and box sets, offering its selections through “club membership” agreements. , KidSoft, and others. Located in Needham, the company is a pioneer developer and publisher of multimedia music software for families and musicians. Awards received by Dr. T's Sing-A-Long Series include Music Education Product of the Year, Readers' Choice (Multimedia World), Best of '94 (HOME PC), and Top Ten Activities for Children (Computer Life). Dr. T's Sing-A-Long is a registered trademark of Dr. T's Music Software. CONTACT: Dr. T's Music Software John Merson, 617/455-1454 ext.222 Fax: 617/455-1460 |
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