AECOM acquires SSI Services Inc. Firm strengthens AECOM's services for U.S. critical-mission support operations

LOS ANGELES, Nov 05, 2009 (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.

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