ARIS Corporation
(www.aris.com)
Ticker:ARSC Fort Dent One, Suite 250 6720 Fort Dent Way
Exchange:NASDAQ-National Market Seattle, WA 98188
Industry:High-Tech (SIC Code 7379) (206) 433-2081

Offering Information
Type of Shares:Common Shares Filing Date:4/18/97
U.S. Shares:2,020,000 Offer Date:6/18/97
Non-U.S. Shares:0 Filing Range:$13.00 - $15.00
Primary Shares:2,000,000 Offer Price:$15.00
Secondary Shares:20,000 Gross Spread:$1.05
Offering Amount: $28,280,000 Selling:$0.60
Expenses: - Reallowance:$0.00
Shares Out After: -

Primary Underwriting Group
ManagerTierPhone
Deutsche Morgan GrenfellLead Manager (212) 469-5600
Montgomery SecuritiesCo-manager (415) 627-2100
Piper Jaffray IncorporatedCo-manager (612) 342-6220

Legal Counsel, Auditor and Registrar
Issuer's Law Firm: Van Valkenberg Furber Law Group, P.L.L.C.
Bank's Law Firm: Stoel Rives Boley Jones & Grey
Auditor: Price Waterhouse
Registrar/Transfer Agent: ChaseMellon Shareholder Services, L.L.C.

Selected Financial Data

Dollar amounts in U.S. millions except for per share data
Full Year
Audited
Income
Latest
Unaudited
Income
Prior
Unaudited
Income
Balance
Sheet
12/31/96 12/31/96
Revenue:$26.90Assets:$12.96
Net Income:$2.01Curr Assets:
EPS:$0.24Liabilities:$4.75
Prior EPS:$0.24Curr Liabilities:
Cash Flow/Oper:$0.71Equity:$8.21
Cash Flow/Fin:Cash:
Cash Flow/Inv:

Business Description
The company provides an integrated information technology solution consisting of consulting and training services primarily focused on Oracle Corporation and Microsoft Corporation technologies. The company currently focuses of three core consulting competencies: packaged application implementation, custom application development and systems architecture planning and deployment. The company currently offers 118 instructor-led course titles for IT professionals conducted at the company's training centers and at client facilities. The company also develops, markets and support proprietary software products that enhance Oracle database management and Oracle packaged applications. The company believes that its ability to provide clients with an integrated IT solution, coupled with its focus on leading-edge technologies, provide it with a unique competitive advantage.

Use of Proceeds
The proceeds from the proposed offering will be used to repay debt and for working capital and for general corporate purposes.

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