Computacenter PLC Acquisition (5536Z)
September 03 2018 - 3:40AM
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RNS Number : 5536Z
Computacenter PLC
03 September 2018
Computacenter plc
Incorporated in England
Registration number: 03110569
LEI: 549300XSXUZ1I19DB105
ISIN: GB00BV9FP302
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Computacenter plc acquires Misco Solutions B.V. in The
Netherlands
3(th) September 2018
Computacenter plc ("Computacenter") today announces that it has
acquired Misco Solutions B.V. ("Misco"), a value-added reseller and
solutions provider to the public & private sectors, based in
Amstelveen, The Netherlands. Misco employs approx. 200 people and
in the year ended 31 December 2017, revenue was c EUR134 million*.
Computacenter will cover the cost of the transaction from its
existing cash resources. The impact on Computacenter's results is
not material, and this is not considered a significant transaction
in accordance with Listing Rule 10.
Lieven Bergmans, Computacenter's Managing Director European
Development, commented:
"Misco offers Computacenter a great base of experienced people
and established major customers to grow a stable, long-term
business in this key European market. In addition to our financial
strength and stability, we can bring value to both existing and new
customers in the Netherlands through access to Computacenter's
resources, expertise and international capabilities."
Mike Norris, Computacenter's Group Chief Executive added:
"While we mainly focus on organic growth, we are interested in
acquisition opportunities which either enable us to enter new
markets or enhance our services and solutions for our customers.
The Netherlands is an adjacent European market for us and we are
excited by the opportunity to build the long-term trust of
Government organisations and some of Europe's largest companies
headquartered there. Our direct local presence in the Netherlands
will also allow us to enhance our support to a number of
Computacenter's largest international clients for whom this is a
key location."
* Note: the financial information for Misco Solutions B.V., is
sourced from unaudited accounts for the financial year to 31
December 2017.
Contact:
Lieven Bergmans
E: lieven.bergmans@computacenter.com
T: +32 496161990
About Computacenter
Computacenter is the leading independent provider of IT
infrastructure services & solutions to large corporate and
public sector organisations. We help our customers to source,
transform and manage their IT infrastructures and to deliver
digital transformation. Computacenter is a public company quoted on
the London FTSE 250 and employs approx. 15,000 people
worldwide.
www.computacenter.com
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