Sterling wasn’t deterred by Informatics’ rebuff.

Even though the Dallas-based software maker’s $25-a-share merger bid was rejected, Sterling Software said it will continue to “pursue a business combination” with Informatics General. Sterling owns 9.3% of the Woodland Hills computer-products company’s 5 million shares. Informatics called the $125-million offer “inadequate,” but Sam Wyly, Sterling’s chairman, said it represented a 48% premium over the market value of the stock and challenged Informatics to open negotiations.