Capita acquires Updata

31 March 2014

                            Capita acquires Updata                             

Capita plc has acquired IT network services provider Updata Infrastructure (UK)
Limited ("Updata") for a cash consideration of £80m on a cash free, debt free
basis.

Updata provides a range of networking and connectivity services to mainly
public sector clients and has a reputation for excellent service combined with
an innovative approach to achieving best value for its clients.

It is forecasting an operating profit of £5.6m on turnover of £41.8m in its 
financial year to 30 June 2014. For the 12 months to 31 December 2015, Capita 
expects Updata to generate operating profits of c. £12m on revenues of c. £74m.

Capita and Updata have had a strategic alliance in Scotland since October 2011,
working together on contracts for local authorities in West Dunbartonshire,
North Ayrshire, Fife and East Lothian. The two companies have also recently
started working together on a framework contract to deliver the Scottish Wide
Area Network (SWAN), a single public services network for the use of all public
service organisations within Scotland.

The contract value for SWAN is up to £325m over nine years. More than 4,600
sites will be connected to the initial network including schools, hospitals, GP
surgeries, pharmacists and local council offices. Key benefits include reduced
costs, improved service and the ability to share data across organisations,
fostering co-operative working.

Capita chief executive Andy Parker said: "Updata has a strong reputation across
the public sector as a provider of IT networks that help schools, councils and
health bodies deliver improved services. As part of Capita, Updata will
strengthen our network capability and ensure we continue to meet the needs of
our clients across the UK."

Updata employs 160 people at six UK offices with a head office in Reigate. The
acquisition will become part of Capita's IT Services division.

For further information:

Capita plc

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Andy Parker, Chief Executive Officer

Shona Nichols, Corporate Communications Director

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Simon Coughlin

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