BOCA RATON, Fla., April 9, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterCloud Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:ICLD), an end-to-end solution provider of cloud and managed services, professional services, infrastructure and applications to the telecommunications industry, major corporations and governmental entities, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AW Solutions, Inc. (AWS) of Longwood, Florida for an aggregate purchase price of $5,215,607.50, subject to certain adjustments, consisting of cash, promissory notes and InterCloud common stock, which such aggregate amount represents two and one-half times AWS's reported EBITDA for the period from March 1, 2012 to February 28, 2013.
AWS provides professional services to the telecommunications industry, including network systems design, architectural and engineering services, program management, and other technical services.
InterCloud's Chief Executive Officer, Mark Munro, stated, "We are excited to welcome the world-class management team and employees of AWS to InterCloud. This acquisition will broaden our suite of services and add valuable new clients to both organizations. Our customers are looking for InterCloud to provide additional services for them and AWS will make that possible. As with all of our acquired companies, we expect to realize synergies from integrating their back office operations and cross-selling opportunities from combining our capabilities."
About InterCloud Systems, Inc.
InterCloud Systems, Inc. is a global single-source provider of value-added services for both corporate enterprises and service providers. InterCloud offers cloud and managed services, professional consulting services and voice, data and optical solutions to assist its customers in meeting their changing technology demands. Its engineering, design, installation and maintenance services support the build-out and operation of some of the most advanced enterprise, fiber optic, Ethernet and wireless networks. Additional information regarding InterCloud may be found on InterCloud's website at www.intercloudsys.com.
About AW Solutions, Inc.
AW Solutions, Inc. (www.awsolutionsinc.com) is an outsourced infrastructure service provider to the telecommunications industry. AWS provides comprehensive, single-source solutions to design, construct, implement, operate and maintain wireless, wireline, fiber optic and DAS multi-site networks. AWS offers turn-key program management, site acquisition and property management, architectural engineering, construction management, civil construction and line/antenna installation and network engineering.
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