Capita acquires Capmark Services Europe

5 June 2009 CAPITA TO ACQUIRE EUROPEAN ADMINISTRATION BUSINESS OF CAPMARK FINANCIAL GROUP INCORPORATED The Capita Group Plc ("Capita"), announced today that it has acquired the European loan administration, asset management administration and commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS) administration services of Capmark Financial Group Inc. for a cash consideration of approximately £10 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis. The acquired businesses include Capmark Services Ireland Limited, Capmark Services UK Limited and Capmark Asset Management GmbH (collectively "Capmark Services Europe"). The companies provide administrative services for CMBS securitisations, commercial mortgages, commercial property loans and asset managers from offices based in the UK, Ireland and Germany. On a proforma basis, Capmark Services Europe made an operating profit for the 12 months to 31 December 2008, after adjusting for a major contract with the vendor group that will be retained by it after completion, of approximately £ 3.8 million on turnover of £11 million. Commenting on the deal, Paul Pindar, The Capita Group Chief Executive said: "The acquisition fits naturally within Capita's financial services administration operations and will provide us with added breadth and depth of expertise. There are real synergies between both the services and the customers shared by Capmark Services Europe and Capita and the deal also further demonstrates Capita's commitment to, and investment in, the financial services industry. The increased capacity, particularly in the Republic of Ireland, will help ensure our continued growth in this sector and we expect the acquisition to bring clear benefits to both new and existing customers." The acquired companies, which have approximately 110 employees, will become part of Capita Fiduciary Group, which has had a presence in Ireland since May 2007. The Capita Group also has other business operations in Dublin with Capita Registrars and Capita Financial Group. -ends- For further information please contact: The Capita Group Plc Tel: 020 7799 1525 Paul Pindar, Chief Executive Shona Nichols, Corporate Communications Director Press enquiries: Caroline Mooney Capita press office Tel: 020 7654 2152 or 020 7654 2399 (out of hours) Email: caroline.mooney@capita.co.uk Capita Fiduciary Group provides an extensive range of sophisticated trustee, corporate, fund and ancillary services to a wide range of institutional, corporate and private clients worldwide. Their professional and committed employees possess diverse experience, backed by efficient business processes and technology to provide a convenient and client focused service. Capita Fiduciary Group is part of The Capita Group Plc. The Capita Group Plc is the UK's leading provider of BPO and integrated professional support service solutions. With 36,000 people at more than 300 sites, including 62 business centres across the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands and India, the Group uses its expertise, infrastructure and scale benefits to transform its clients' services, driving down costs and adding value. Capita is quoted on the London Stock Exchange (CPI.L), and is a constituent of the FTSE100 with revenues for 2008 of £2,441 million. Further information on The Capita Group Plc can be found at: http://www.capita.co.uk

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