CANCOM IT Systeme AG / Acquisition/Mergers & Acquisitions 29.07.2008 Release of a Adhoc News, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jettingen-Scheppach, Germany, 29 July 2008 CANCOM IT Systeme AG is to acquire 100 percent of the shares in SYSDAT GmbH, which is headquartered in Cologne. The purchase price of EUR 5.95 million will be paid out of available liquid funds. This step clearly shows that CANCOM IT Systeme AG is expanding its position in the German systems integrator environment. As IBM Premier Business Partner and HP Preferred Partner, SYSDAT GmbH is one of Germany's 15 biggest system integrators. In 2007 SYSDAT achieved revenues of EUR 80.3 million with 283 employees, a gross margin of EUR 20.7 million and an EBITDA of EUR 1.5 million (German commercial code). The Executive Board of CANCOM IT Systeme AG expects SYSDAT to achieve an EBITDA of EUR 2.0 million in the medium term. By remaining in their previous positions, SYSDAT's Managing Directors, Manfred Hövel, Bernd Schüchter and Dr Markus Stöckler, vouch for the company's continuity. The contract of sale, which was signed today by the Executive Board, is still subject to approval by the Supervisory Board of CANCOM IT Systeme AG. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information and Explaination of the Issuer to this News: The CANCOM Group, formed in 1992, is a leading provider of IT infrastructure and professional services. Being one of the largest German systems houses CANCOM offers its customers a broad range of products and services. As one of the most important partners of HP, Microsoft, Symantec, Citrix, Apple and Adobe in Germany, CANCOM has crucial know-how in IT in order to provide comprehensive solutions. CANCOM employs around 1,300 staff, thereof 900 staff in the professional services division, at more than 20 locations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the UK. Contact: Thomas Stark Director Finance CANCOM IT Systeme AG Messerschmittstr. 20 89343 Jettingen Tel.: 08225-996-1090 Fax: 08225-996-41090 mailto: thomas.stark@cancom.de DGAP 29.07.2008 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Issuer: CANCOM IT Systeme AG Messerschmittstraße 20 89343 Jettingen-Scheppach Deutschland Phone: +49 (0)82 259 96-1000 Fax: +49 (0)82 259 96-41051 E-mail: ir@cancom.de Internet: www.cancom.de ISIN: DE0005419105 WKN: 541910 Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin, Stuttgart, München, Hamburg, Düsseldorf End of News DGAP News-Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
DGAP-Adhoc: CANCOM IT Systeme AG: CANCOM IT Systeme AG takes over SYSDAT GmbH
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