LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 22, 2013--
AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE: ACM), a leading provider of
professional technical and management support services for public and
private clients in more than 130 countries around the world, announced
today that it has been awarded a five-year, US$44-million contract by
Perini Management Services Inc. as part of a United States Agency for
International Development (USAID) irrigation and watershed management
program in Afghanistan.
Under the task order, AECOM’s work will include capacity-building and
institutional strengthening services in the agricultural, irrigation and
livestock management sectors, coupled with civil engineering support.
“We look forward to assisting USAID in its community, agriculture and
infrastructure improvement efforts in Afghanistan,” said AECOM Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer John M. Dionisio.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management
support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation,
facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With
approximately 45,000 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 create, enhance and sustain the world's built,
natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM
serves clients in more than 130 countries and had revenue of $8.2
billion during the 12 months ended Sept. 30, 2012. More information on
AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.
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statements of plans for future operations and growth, including with
respect to our share repurchase program. AECOM believes that
non-GAAP financial measures such as EBITDA and free cash flow also
provide a meaningful perspective on its business results as the company
utilizes this information to evaluate and manage the business. 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 annual report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2012, 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.
NR 13-0108
Source: AECOM Technology Corporation
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AECOM Technology Corporation
Paul Dickard,
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Paul.Dickard@aecom.com
