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CompuCom Systems Completes
the Acquisition of the North American Operations of Getronics

The strategic acquisition creates the ideal alternative to tier-one outsourcing providers by:

  • Expanding the Company's global footprint  
  • Enhancing the breadth of IT service offerings
  • Improving its position with key strategic partners 

The acquisition of Getronics’ North American operations is a material step forward for CompuCom in both scale and capability.  As a viable alternative, CompuCom is now positioned as an important player in the broader infrastructure services sector and as a powerhouse in the desktop management arena.”

Peter Bendor-Samuel
Founder and CEO
Everest Group

This acquisition further supports CompuCom’s continued focus on strategic growth, global reach and its commitment to delivering high-quality infrastructure services. CompuCom and Getronics have also entered into a reciprocal global strategic partnership agreement. The agreement will allow clients to benefit from the expanded global capabilities via the Getronics NV service delivery network in Europe, Latin America and Asia.

CompuCom is steadfast in its commitment to its clients as well as to those previously served by Getronics. The combined entity will maintain an unwavering dedication to helping clients drive greater business value from their IT infrastructures through reduced costs, increased productivity and enhanced processes.

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Transaction Information

Press Release

Transaction Date:  August 20, 2008

What was acquired?  Getronics operations in the U.S., and Canada as well as the Global Service Center in Mexico City.

Why Getronics? Both organizations share a common heritage of helping clients accomplish their business goals, and doing so with integrity, excellence and respect. This transaction represents further opportunities to build our businesses together, and demonstrates CompuCom’s dedication to investing in the people and solutions that will deliver the greatest IT value for our clients.

Under what name will the Company operate?  The North American operations of Getronics have been acquired in their entirety and will operate going forward under the CompuCom brand name.

Is Getronics going away? No. The acquisition consists of only Getronics North American operations. Getronics will continue to operate globally and will leverage CompuCom for service delivery in North America.
 


About CompuCom

CompuCom is a leading IT outsourcing company that also provides application development, procurement and management of hardware and software. CompuCom’s unique Integrated Infrastructure Management™ (IIM) solution reduces costs, increases productivity and helps clients gain maximum value from information.

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