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Ctac N.V. — M&A Activity 2008
Oct 17, 2008
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M&A Activity
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PRESS RELEASE
's-Hertogenbosch, 17 October 2008
Ctac signs letter of intent on acquisition of Belgian firm Core Consulting NV
SAP-specialist Ctac Belgium BVBA, a 100% subsidiary of Ctac NV, has signed a letter of intent on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Core Consulting NV. The planned acquisition boosts Ctac's leading position in the SAP-specialists market in Belgium.
Core Consulting offers Ctac an additional increase in scale in a very technical area in which Core Consulting is known for its technical know-how. This will also enable Ctac to offer a broader portfolio of services. The addition of Core Consulting will also accelerate Ctac's organic growth in Belgium through the accelerated launch of a technical operational centre. Core's renowned clients in Belgium form an excellent supplement to Ctac's existing client base, while Core Consulting also has a solid presence in the Walloon part of Belgium, where Ctac has a less prominent position. If the planned transaction is completed, Core Consulting will be integrated in Ctac's existing SAP management activities in Belgium.
Core Consulting realised a profitable turnover of around EUR 4.7 million in 2007. Core Consulting currently employs 22 consultants (FTEs). The parties expect to realise the cooperation within a few months. The purchase price is partly dependent on the future results of Core Consulting and will be paid mostly in cash. The proposed acquisition will not affect Ctac's results in 2008. The planned acquisition is expected to contribute to the earnings per share as early as in 2009.
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About Ctac
Ctac is an ICT services provider specialising in SAP solutions and active in the Netherlands, Belgium and with limited activities in Germany. Activities include implementation, integration and management of SAP systems and related activities such as system upgrades and system optimisations. The company is a SAP Gold Partner and the largest SAP reseller for mediumsized enterprises in the Netherlands. Ctac Belgium is Silver Partner of SAP. Ctac's clients include approximately 600 organisations in trade and industry, business services, retail, (semi) government organisations and universities. Ctac employed 425 people as per 30 June 2008. The company is based in 's-Hertogenbosch (the Netherlands). Ctac is listed on Euronext Amsterdam (ticker: CTAC).
About Core
Core Consulting, established in Antwerp (Belgium) is a rapidly growing SAP services provider with a focus on both the Flemish and Walloon regions of Belgium. Core is known for its technical expertise and has an excellent track-record in SAP (BC and BI) solutions. The company employs 22 consultants and works with a regular group of around 15 freelancers.
Core Consulting booked a strongly growing and profitable turnover of around EUR 4.7 million in 2007. The company was founded in 2000.
For more information, please contact:
Ctac N.V. Goudsbloemvallei 30 Postbus 773 5201 AT 's-Hertogenbosch Tel. + 31 (0)73-6920692 Internet: www.ctac.nl E-mail: [email protected] Contactpersoon: Bart Hogendoorn - CEO Jan Willem Wienbelt - CFO