Bottomline Technologies Named a ‘Best Company to Work For’

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. – December 05, 2011 – Bottomline Technologies (NASDAQ: EPAY) today announced that it has been selected for the fourth year in a row as a “Best Company to Work For” finalist. This annual competition sponsored by Business NH Magazine recognizes companies that demonstrate a commitment to their employees’ professional growth and personal well-being through innovative workplace programs, company culture and benefits. In this year’s competition, Bottomline was recognized as one of the two best large company employers.

“We are excited to have Bottomline on our list of top employers once again this year. The company is truly a leader in employee motivation, innovative programs and employee benefits. It’s evident in their business success that they place a strong focus on their employees,” said Matthew Mowry, editor of Business NH Magazine.

A company culture focused on achieving customer success through collaboration, communication and dedication to the company’s Guiding Principle of working “with and for each other” set Bottomline apart during the selection process. The company’s unique employee motivation and recognition programs, competitive benefits package, innovative work-life balance programs and contributions to local communities were also factors in its selection.

“We are honored to be recognized as a ‘Best Company to Work For,’” said Rob Eberle, president and CEO of Bottomline Technologies. “This award is really a recognition of the extraordinary team of people who work every day to delight our customers, support each other and make our company successful.”

Bottomline, which has offices around the world, has also received similar accolades for its international locations, including its recent selection as a “Best Company to Work For” by the United Kingdom’s Thames Valley Business Magazine.

For more information on career opportunities with Bottomline, please visit www. bottomline.com.

About Bottomline Technologies
Bottomline Technologies (NASDAQ: EPAY) provides cloud-based payment, invoice and banking solutions to corporations, financial institutions and banks around the world. The company’s solutions are used to streamline, automate and manage processes involving payments, invoicing, global cash management, supply chain finance and transactional documents. Organizations trust these solutions to meet their needs for cost reduction, competitive differentiation and optimization of working capital. Headquartered in the United States, Bottomline also maintains offices in Europe and Asia-Pacific. For more information, visit www.bottomline.com.

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This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are competition, market demand, technological change, strategic relationships, recent acquisitions, international operations and general economic conditions. For additional discussion of factors that could impact Bottomline Technologies' financial results, refer to the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 and any subsequently filed Form 10-Qs, Form 8-Ks or amendments thereto. Any forward-looking statements represent our views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Company Contact:
Heather Dignan Bridges
Bottomline Technologies
603-501-5267
hbridges@bottomline.com