Covansys Shareholders Approve Merger With CSC

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Covansys Corporation , announced that, at a special meeting held earlier today, its shareholders approved the merger of Covansys with a wholly owned subsidiary of Computer Sciences Corporation for $34.00 per share in cash. In addition, regulatory approvals have been obtained in applicable foreign jurisdictions, and routine closing conditions are expected to be met so that the transaction can close in the first week of July.

Raj Vattikuti, President and CEO of Covansys said, "We are pleased that our shareholders have approved this transaction and we look forward to joining CSC. CSC is at the forefront of the global IT services industry, and this transaction will provide significant opportunities to penetrate new industry verticals and deliver superior services to our existing clients."

About Covansys

Headquartered in Michigan, Covansys Corporation is a global consulting and technology services company specializing in industry-specific solutions, strategic outsourcing and integration services. Covansys is known for strategic outsourcing and technology solutions in the healthcare, financial services, retail and distribution, manufacturing, telecommunications and high-tech industries. Covansys was one of the first US-based IT services companies to establish offshore facilities in India, and is a pioneer in seamlessly integrating offshore capabilities into its offerings.

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