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Primacy Relocation Acquires Foursquare Relocation



    Primacy Relocation, a leading provider of employee relocation and
    global assignment management services, today announced it has acquired
    Foursquare Relocation in an agreement finalised on 14 December. The
    acquisition strengthens Primacy's range of services and expands
    operations in London, Paris, Geneva and Amsterdam, a new market for
    Primacy. Additionally, the deal increases Primacy's Europe, Middle
    East and Africa (EMEA) business unit revenues by nearly forty percent
    and adds more than 35 relocation professionals to the Primacy team.
    Primacy selected Foursquare Relocation for its quality reputation,
    recognisable client portfolio and its presence in The Netherlands.

    "This acquisition provides Primacy with an even stronger presence
    in Europe, including now an established team in Amsterdam," said Steve
    Marshall, President of Primacy's EMEA business unit. "We are committed
    to providing expert relocation management services with localised
    delivery to the entire European market. Foursquare's experienced
    people, resources and network of established clients further
    strengthens our visibility and capabilities in this very important
    region."

    Foursquare Relocation launched its Amsterdam office in 2001, with
    the subsequent expansion of service offerings throughout Europe and
    offices in London, Paris and Geneva. In just five years, Foursquare
    has achieved substantial market penetration, attracted and retained an
    impressive talent pool, and established a quality reputation in the
    European market. The company's pan-European footprint gives it added
    credibility with its global clients, including those in the
    electronics, film, space exploration, automotive, information
    technology, and beverage industries.

    "This acquisition is a wonderful cultural fit for both
    organizations and will help to increase Primacy's market share and
    credibility in a very important region," said Kay Nemoto, Foursquare's
    CEO. "I have the utmost confidence that our experienced people,
    resources and network of established clients will compliment Primacy's
    existing teams."

    Primacy offers the EMEA region localised delivery of world-class
    assignment management services from major operational centers in
    Geneva, London, Paris, and Munich, offices throughout Europe and
    on-the-ground representatives virtually everywhere.

    Primacy Relocation is one of the top third-party employee
    relocation providers in the world, and is the largest to focus all
    technology and resources solely on relocation and global assignment
    (expatriate) management. Primacy administers programs for employers
    throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia regions. Core services include
    home sales, destination services, household goods move management, and
    overall program administration. In addition to its Memphis
    headquarters, Primacy has offices in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles,
    Minneapolis, Omaha, Sacramento and Washington, D.C. (Government
    Services), as well as Basel, Geneva, Lausanne, London, Montreal,
    Munich, Paris, Shanghai and Zurich. Primacy is online, in nine
    languages, at www.primacy.com.