SGS COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF FCC VEHICLE INSPEC...

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SGS COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF FCC VEHICLE INSPECTION BUSINESS IN SPAIN AND 
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SGS is pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition of General de
Servicios ITV SA, a subsidiary of FCC for Euro 180 million.

The transaction has received clearance from the relevant competition and
governmental authorities.





ABOUT SGS


The SGS Group is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification,
testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the
global benchmark in quality and integrity. With 59'000 employees, SGS operates
a network of over 1'000 offices and laboratories around the world.


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Jean-Luc de Buman
Corporate Development, Communications & Investor Relations

SGS SA
1 place des Alpes
CH 1211 Geneva 1

Tel:       [phone]
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[e-mail]
WWW.SGS.COM





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