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Ctac N.V. Earnings Release 2009

Jul 14, 2009

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P R E S S R E L E A S E

's-Hertogenbosch, 14 July 2009

Ctac expects slight profit in first half of 2009

ICT service provider Ctac N.V. (Ctac) is expected to realise an operating result of around break even in the second quarter of 2009. Therefore, the net result over the first half of 2009 is expected to be slightly positive. In the first quarter of 2009 Ctac reached an operating (EBIT) margin of 4.5%. In the second quarter turnover and results were further pressured which found expression in a lower capacity utilisation and lower margin on projects.

Bart Hogendoorn, CEO of Ctac: "The market circumstances are challenging and I expect this to continue at least until the end of the year. Due to the current economic developments, we see that projects are more often delayed. Under these difficult circumstances, we are benifiting from our entrepreneurial and pragmatic approach and our solid specific sector expertise. Therefore, there is no need to change our strategy. In the second half of 2009 we will focus on further improvement of operational efficiency and the quality of our services."

During the first half year Ctac increased its operational strength through optimization of cooperation between the Ctac divisions. Much attention was given to resource planning and sales coordination. In addition, strong focus was put on working capital management and reduction of operating costs.

Ctac will continue to closely monitor developments at its operations and depending on the impact of the recession on demand the company will further adapt the organisation if necessary.

On 27 August 2009, Ctac will publish its half year results 2009.

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About Ctac

Ctac is an ICT services provider specialising in ERP solutions. Activities include implementation, integration and management of among other things SAP and Microsoft systems and related activities such as system upgrades and system optimisations. The company is a SAP Gold Partner and Microsoft Gold Partner in the Netherlands and Belgium. Furthermore, Ctac is the largest SAP reseller for medium-sized enterprises in the Netherlands. Ctac's clients include approximately 600 organisations, of each size and in several sectors. Ctac employed a staff of 495 at the end of June 2009. Ctac is active in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany with its corporate headquarters based in 's-Hertogenbosch (the Netherlands). The company is listed on Euronext Amsterdam (ticker: CTAC). For more information, please visit: www.ctac.nl.

For further information:

Ctac N.V. Goudsbloemvallei 30 Postbus 773 5201 AT 's-Hertogenbosch www.ctac.nl

Bart Hogendoorn – CEO T. 073-692 06 92 E. [email protected]

Jan-Willem Wienbelt – CFO T. 073-692 06 92 E. [email protected]

Key dates:

27 August 2009 Publication semi-annual results
12 November 2009 Publication third quarter 2009 trading statement
11 March 2010 Publication annual results 2009
20 May 2010 General Meeting of Shareholders

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