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RedPrairie to go public

Supply chain management software and systems specialist announces plans for an initial public offering.

RedPrairie Holding Inc., a leading provider of supply chain management software and systems, has announced plans for an initial public offering.

Privately held RedPrairie, headquartered in Waukesha, Wis., said it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed offering of an undetermined portion of shares to the public. The company declined to elaborate.


RedPrairie has more than 34,000 customers in approximately 40 countries. It generated nearly $300 million in revenues in 2008.

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