DENVER, Feb. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- TeleTech Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEC), a leading global provider of analytics-driven, technology-enabled customer engagement solutions, announced today that it intends to acquire Bulgaria's leading independent customer management services company, Sofica Group. Under the terms of the agreement, Sofica will become a part of TeleTech's Customer Management Services segment, providing exceptional customer lifecycle management services across multiple channels in over 18 languages out of Central and Eastern Europe. A definitive agreement is signed and the transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close within the next week.
"We are excited to join forces and to welcome Sofica's employees to TeleTech's customer management services division," said Martin DeGhetto, TeleTech's chief operations officer. "The acquisition enables us to provide expanded multichannel services and language capabilities to our growing global client base. Sofica's seasoned management team, high quality workforce and solid technology infrastructure is a key enabler for our international growth strategy."
"The Sofica organization is pleased to join the TeleTech family," explained Stefan Bumov, Sofica Group's chief executive officer. "This relationship promises to deliver great opportunities for our clients, employees and shareholders. We look forward to partnering with TeleTech to bring our multichannel and multilingual capabilities to TeleTech's marquee multinational client base. "
ABOUT SOFICA
Founded in 2004, Sofica Group has become the largest independent customer management services provider in Bulgaria. The Company currently has operations in Sofia and Plovdiv, Bulgaria and in Skopje, Macedonia, and provides leading local and global clients with a broad range of tailored customer care, BPO, ITO, HRO, and other services. For additional information, please visit www.sofica-group.com.
ABOUT TELETECH
TeleTech, founded in 1982, is a leading global provider of analytics-driven, technology-enabled services that puts customer engagement at the core of business success. The company offers an integrated platform that combines analytics, strategy, process, systems integration, technology and operations to simplify the delivery of the customer experience for Global 1000 clients and their customers. This holistic multichannel approach improves customer satisfaction, increases customer loyalty and drives long-term profitability and growth. From strategic consulting to operational execution, TeleTech's more than 41,000 employees deliver results for clients in the automotive, communications and media, financial services, government, healthcare, technology, transportation and retail industries. Through the TeleTech Community Foundation, the Company leverages its innovative leadership to ensure that students in underserved communities around the globe have access to the tools and support they need to maximize their educational outcomes. For additional information, please visit www.TeleTech.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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