However, the company said license revenue, which fell by 7 percent in the first quarter, grew by 1 percent in the second. The Americas region was a bright spot as revenue of $35.4 million was up 1.4 percent and EBITDA rose by 90.7 percent. License revenue was also up in the regiona. Exact also said it was starting to get traction with Globe, which was reintroduced into the United States after an admittedly botched first attempt. In a Webcast, CFO Max Timmer called Globe a "guided alternative for Macola customers" and that there was some migration from Macola to Globe. He noted that during the recession, some customers cancelled maintenance contracts. "Lots of people cancelled maintenance contracts. We are very actively and successfully working in getting these people back on board," he said. Surprisingly, Martijn Janmaat, CEO nominee, said the company was caught off guard by the resignation of Raj Patel, who served as CEO for five years. Janmaat, who said he signed up for one year, takes over on October 1. He said it was possible he would extend his tenure.