AECOM announced today it has been awarded a US$49-million task order to act as the implementing partner for the Mali Transition Initiative (MTI) in support of the U.S. Agency for International Development\u2019s Office of Transition Initiatives (USAID\/OTI).<\/p>\n
The three-year MTI program will provide the U.S. government with assistance in Mali as it works to support broad-based inclusion and participation in the restoration of participatory democracy and increased public access to reliable information. \u00a0The MTI also will have a special focus on the immediate stabilization needs of northern Mali as legitimate governance structures are re-established there.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe look forward to assisting this key long-term client as it supports and fosters peace and stability in Mali,\u201d said AECOM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John M. Dionisio.<\/p>\n
About AECOM<\/b><\/p>\n
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.\u00a0 With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 A Fortune 500<\/i> company, AECOM serves clients in more than 140 countries and had revenue of $8.2 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2013.\u00a0 More information on AECOM and its services can be found at aecom.com\/taiwan<\/a>.<\/p>\n Forward-Looking Statements: All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including any projections of earnings, statements of plans for future operations or expected revenue.\u00a0 Actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements.\u00a0 Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements are set forth in our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2013, and our other reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.\u00a0 AECOM does not intend, and undertakes no obligation, to update any forward-looking statement.<\/i><\/p>\n NR 13-0701<\/p>\n Source: AECOM Technology Corporation<\/p>\n Media Contact:<\/p>\n Paul Dickard<\/p>\n Vice President, External Communications<\/p>\n 646-432-8473<\/p>\n