AECOM acquires SSI Services Inc.

Thu Nov 5, 2009 5:00pm EST
 
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Firm strengthens AECOM`s services for U.S. critical-mission support operations
LOS ANGELES--(Business Wire)--
AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE: ACM), a leading provider of professional
technical and management support services for government and commercial clients
around the world, announced today that it has acquired SSI Services Inc. from
the Vanadium Group. 

With nearly 20 years of experience, SSI provides a wide array of services,
including facility operations, maintenance and management; logistics support;
and facility optimization analysis and planning, primarily to the U.S. federal
as well as state and local governments. The acquisition strengthens AECOM`s
service offerings in critical-mission environments such as federal facilities
that have limited access as well as strict safety and security requirements. 

"We are pleased to welcome SSI to AECOM," said John M. Dionisio, AECOM president
and chief executive officer. "SSI is very well respected within the industry for
its comprehensive critical-mission support operations. The addition of SSI
security experts to the AECOM team greatly enhances our ability to meet our
clients` needs in this specialty area globally." 

"Joining AECOM gives our clients access to greater services through the broad
reach of the AECOM platform and creates a host of career-development
opportunities for our employees," said Matt Schneider, SSI chief executive
officer. 

About AECOM

AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is a global provider of professional technical and management
support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation,
facilities, environmental and energy. With 44,000 employees around the world,
AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a
blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation, and technical excellence in
delivering solutions that enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and
social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than
100 countries and had revenue of $6.1 billion during the 12-month period ended
June 30, 2009. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at
www.aecom.com. 

About SSI Services

SSI Services Inc. provides a wide range of general and specialized services
necessary to operate, maintain, and enhance a variety of facilities and assets
in government, transportation, higher education, public utilities, and private
industry. By combining its expertise with current technology, SSI delivers
customized solutions designed to support clients' overall goals. 

Forward-Looking Statements:All statements in this press release other than
statements of historical fact are "forward-looking statements" for purposes of
federal and state securities laws, including any statements of plans for future
operations or expected revenue.Actual results could differ materially from those
projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements.Important factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking
statements are set forth in our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal
quarter ended June 30, 2009, and our other reports filed with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission.AECOM does not intend, and undertakes no
obligation, to update any forward-looking statement.

NR 09-1102

AECOM Technology Corporation
Paul Gennaro, 212-973-3167
SVP & Chief Communications Officer
paul.gennaro@aecom.com

Copyright Business Wire 2009

 

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