NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Affiliated
Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS) today announced that it has acquired
Communications Development, Inc., a Maumelle, Ark.-based provider of
outsourced marketing, consulting, and advertising services to the
transportation industry.
"This acquisition strengthens our position as a leading provider of
responsive, reliable, and flexible recruiting, retention, and marketing
services and solutions to the transportation industry," said Tom Blodgett,
group president of ACS Business Process Solutions. "In addition to building
scale and opening additional opportunities to provide incremental BPO
services to our existing clients, Communications Development will enhance
our ability to compete for new business from larger carriers."
Communication Development's operations will be consolidated with those
of ACS Expedited Solutions, providers of TripPak SERVICES(TM), a trucking
document delivery, processing, scanning, and storage solution, and ACS
MultiMedia Advertising. Together they will supply marketing, advertising,
and retention solutions tailored to the unique needs of the long-haul
trucking and transportation market.
"Bringing these two highly regarded, highly successful companies
together improves our ability to help our clients achieve their long-term
goals," said Trish Groves, president and CEO of Communications Development.
"Our clients will continue to receive the responsive service they have come
to expect, while also gaining efficiencies, advanced technologies, and the
support of a reputable FORTUNE 500 company. We are excited about the
possibilities."
Founded in 1990, Communications Development is an award-winning
full-service agency that manages all forms of media placement, including
newspaper, magazine, internet, and satellite radio. Public relations, event
planning, and creative design are also part of its portfolio of services.
Its many notable clients include IdleAire Technologies, National Freight
Industries, and extensive relationships with Sirius Satellite Radio. All of
Communications Development's employees will transition to ACS.
ACS, a global FORTUNE 500 company with 62,000 people supporting client
operations reaching more than 100 countries, provides business process
outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial
and government clients. The company's Class A common stock trades on the
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ACS." Learn more about ACS at
http://www.acs-inc.com.
The statements in this news release that do not directly relate to
historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements
are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside
the Company's control. As such, no assurance can be given that the actual
events and results will not be materially different than the anticipated
results described in the forward-looking statements. Factors could cause
actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements.
For a description of these factors, see the company's prior filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent filing.
ACS disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future event, or
otherwise.
SOURCE Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.acs-inc.com
CONTACT:
investor relations, Jon Puckett, Vice
President, Investor Relations, +1-214-841-8281,
jon.puckett@acs-inc.com, or media, Tom Clary, Director, Corporate
Communications, +1-214-841-8110, tom.clary@acs-inc.com, both of
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.
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