Unisys Agrees to Sell Media Business to AtexBLUE BELL, Pa., November 27, 2006 – Unisys Corp. (NYSE: UIS) today announced that it has reached agreement to sell its media business to Atex Group Limited, a leading provider of software solutions and services to the global media industry based in the U.K. The sale of the business is part of previously-announced plans by Unisys to divest businesses that are not central to its core strategy.
Unisys expects the transaction to close in the first quarter of 2007, subject to meeting specified closing conditions that include compliance in Europe with local country social legislation and works council consultations. The purchase price was not disclosed.
Unisys media business provides IT software solutions to automate news production, wire service management and digital asset management. These solutions are used by leading publishing organizations around the world, including more than 225 newspapers in 15 countries. Unisys media business has more than 150 employees globally.
About Atex Group Limited About Unisys Unisys is a worldwide information technology services and solutions company. We provide consulting, systems integration, outsourcing and infrastructure services, combined with powerful enterprise server technology. We specialize in helping clients use information to create efficient, secure business operations that allow them to achieve their business goals. Our consultants and industry experts work with clients to understand their business challenges and create greater visibility into critical linkages throughout their operations. For more information, visit www.unisys.com.
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