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COMPUTERLINKS acquires company in Dubai
01.06.2007 – 11:46
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01.06.2007
COMPUTERLINKS (ISIN DE0005448807) has acquired a 100% interest in the value added distributor 'Fusion Distribution FZC' based in Dubai.
With the acquisition of Fusion Distribution FZC the COMPUTERLINKS Group has gained direct access to the Middle East, one of the fastest growing markets in the world.
The company, set up in August 2004, increased turnover in the financial year 2005/2006 (31st August) by 140% to 3.9 million USD compared to the same period last year. The net yield (after tax) was almost 7% in the period from 1st September 2005 to 31st August 2006.
The purchase price will be paid in cash and performance-related earn-out payments are to be made until the end of 2010. The acquisition takes commercial effect on 1st April 2007 (first date of consolidation). The deal is conditional on the approval of the relevant governmental authorities in UAE.
Fusion Distribution FZC is a fast growing value-added distributor in the important e-security field for the COMPUTERLINKS Group. Customers (resellers) in the whole of the Middle East are serviced from the company headquarters in Dubai.
COMPUTERLINKS continues to expand its market position with the acquisition of Fusion Distribution FZC together with its presence in 12 European countries, North America (including Canada) as well as Australia.
end of announcement euro adhoc 01.06.2007 11:10:39
Further inquiry note:
Bettina Zollner
Tel.: +49(0)89 93099-174
Branche: Computing & Information Technology
ISIN: DE0005448807
WKN: 544880
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