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TechTeam Global Announces That Adjournment Will Be Sole Matter Considered at Special Meeting
of Stockholders on August 31, 2010
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., August 30, 2010...TechTeam Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: TEAM), a worldwide
provider of information technology outsourcing and business process outsourcing services, today
announced that the sole matter for consideration by stockholders at the special meeting of
stockholders being held tomorrow, August 31, 2010, will be to approve a proposal to adjourn the
special meeting to a later date. As previously disclosed in TechTeam Globals proxy statement dated
July 30, 2010, the special meeting has been called to vote on the proposed sale of TechTeam
Globals government solutions subsidiary, TechTeam Government Solutions, Inc., to Jacobs
Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) for $59 million in cash, subject to certain escrows and
adjustments set forth in the definitive acquisition agreement.
As previously disclosed in the special meeting proxy statement, TechTeam Global has requested a
waiver for certain conditions precedent to the obligations of Jacobs Engineering to consummate the
acquisition of TechTeam Government Solutions which will not be satisfied. Jacobs Engineering has
informed TechTeam Global that it is presently unwilling to waive such conditions and consummate the
acquisition of TechTeam Government Solutions. TechTeam Global is adjourning the special meeting in
order to provide it with additional time to discuss with Jacobs Engineering the terms of a possible
amendment to the definitive acquisition agreement, including a reduction in the purchase price,
that could facilitate the consummation of the proposed transaction upon such revised terms.
TechTeam Global cautions stockholders that there can be no assurance that any such discussions will
result in a revised transaction being agreed to, authorized or consummated.
The definitive stock purchase agreement with Jacobs Engineering currently remains in effect. The
Board of Directors of TechTeam Global has not withdrawn, modified or qualified its unanimous
recommendation that the stockholders of TechTeam Global vote FOR the approval and
adoption of the definitive stock purchase agreement with Jacobs Engineering and the consummation of
the transactions contemplated thereby.
The adjourned special meeting of stockholders will be held on Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at 10:00
a.m. EDT, at the Langham Hotel, 250 Franklin Street, Boston,
Massachusetts, 02110. The record date for
the special meeting remains July 30, 2010.
About TechTeam Global, Inc.
TechTeam Global, Inc. is a leading provider of IT outsourcing and business process outsourcing
services to large and medium businesses, as well as government organizations. The companys primary
services include service desk, technical support, desk-side support, security administration,
infrastructure management and related professional services. TechTeam also provides a number of
specialized, value-added services in specific vertical markets. Founded in 1979, TechTeam has
nearly 2,500 employees across the world, providing IT support in 32 languages. TechTeams common
stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol TEAM. For more information, call +1
800 522 4451 or visit www.techteam.com.
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About Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
Jacobs is one of the worlds largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and
construction services.
Important Additional Information Filed With The SEC
TechTeam Global has filed with the SEC a definitive proxy statement dated July 30, 2010 and other
relevant materials in connection with the proposed sale of TechTeam Government Solutions. BEFORE
MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED SALE OF TECHTEAM GOVERNMENT
SOLUTIONS, INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND
OTHER RELEVANT MATERIALS FILED BY TECHTEAM GLOBAL WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION.
Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the definitive proxy statement, including
all exhibits thereto, and other documents filed with the SEC by TechTeam Global through the Web
site maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and security holders will
be able to obtain, without charge, a copy of the definitive proxy statement, and all exhibits
thereto, from TechTeam Global by submitting a written request to TechTeam Global, Inc., Attention:
Investor Relations, 27335 West 11 Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48033; or by calling +1 248 357
2866; or by visiting TechTeam Globals Web site at http://www.techteam.com/investors.
Participants in the Solicitation
TechTeam Global, Jacobs Engineering and their respective directors, executive officers and
employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies with respect to the
proposed stock sale and the other matters to be brought at the special meeting of TechTeam Globals
stockholders to which the definitive proxy statement relates. Information regarding the directors
and executive officers of TechTeam Global and their ownership of TechTeam Global shares is
contained in the 2009 Form 10-K, the proxy statement for TechTeam Globals 2010 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders which was filed with the SEC on April 30, 2010, and the definitive proxy statement
referred to above, and is supplemented by other public filings made, and to be made, with the SEC.
Information regarding the directors and executive officers of Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is
contained in the annual report of Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended
October 2, 2009, which was filed with the SEC on November 20, 2009, and its proxy statement for its
2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on December 17, 2009. TechTeam
Global investors and security holders may obtain additional information regarding the direct and
indirect interests of TechTeam Global, Inc. and Jacobs Engineering Group, and their respective
directors and executive officers, with respect to the proposed stock sale by reading the definitive
proxy statement and other filings referred to above.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical, including statements
regarding TechTeam Globals expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions, or strategies regarding the
future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Actual
results may differ materially from those expected because of various known and unknown factors,
risks and uncertainties. Factors, risks and
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uncertainties that may affect TechTeam Globals ability to consummate the proposed stock sale and
TechTeam Globals business, financial condition and operating results include, but are not limited
to: (i) the failure of TechTeam Global and Jacobs Engineering to mutually agree to the terms of a
revised transaction; (ii) the failure of Jacobs Engineering Group to waive any conditions to
completing the proposed stock sale that will not be satisfied prior to closing, including with
respect to the required retention of employees of TechTeam Government Solutions and the receipt of
any necessary consents; (iii) the failure of TechTeam Global to satisfy certain conditions to
completing the proposed stock sale, including the receipt of the required approval of TechTeam
Globals stockholders and other third parties; (iv) the occurrence of any event, change or other
circumstances that could result in the proposed stock sale not being consummated; (v) the
restrictions and limitations on the conduct of the Government Solutions business prior to the
consummation of the proposed stock sale; (vi) the restrictions on TechTeam Globals ability to
solicit or engage in discussion or negotiations with, or provide information to, a third party
regarding alternative transactions involving TechTeam Government Solutions; (vii) the outcome of
any legal proceedings instituted against us and others in connection with the proposed stock sale;
(viii) the failure of the proposed stock sale to close for any other reason; (ix) uncertainties as
to the timing of the consummation of the proposed stock sale; (x) uncertainties as to how many
TechTeam Global shares will be voted in favor of the proposals to be brought before the special
meeting; (xi) changes in the business of TechTeam Global, TechTeam Government Solutions or Jacobs
Engineering Group or Jacobs Technology during the period between the date hereof and the closing of
the stock sale that could cause a condition to closing of the proposed stock sale not to be
satisfied; (xii) adverse reactions to the proposed stock sale by stockholders of TechTeam Global or
Jacobs, or others; (xiii) the amount of purchase price adjustments, costs, fees, expenses and
charges relating to the proposed stock sale; (xiv) uncertainties related to TechTeam Globals
future indemnification obligations under the stock purchase agreement, including the possibility of
not receiving some or all of the escrowed portion of the purchase price; (xv) TechTeam Globals
inability to recognize any of the benefits of the proposed transaction; (xvi) uncertainties related
to the proposed strategy of separating the Government Solutions business from Tech Team Globals
Commercial business; (xvii) other uncertainties related to such proposed strategy, including the
possibility that TechTeam Global will not be able to successfully operate the remaining portion of
its business after the completion of the proposed stock sale on a stand-alone basis; and (xviii)
other risks, including but not limited to the items discussed in documents filed or furnished by
TechTeam Global with the SEC, including matters contained in (A) Item 1A Risk Factors of
TechTeam Globals Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 (the 2009
Form 10-K), (B) the sections of the definitive proxy statement entitled Material Considerations
Relating to the Stock Sale Proposal and Cautionary Statements Concerning Forward-Looking
Information, and (C) information contained in subsequent reports and otherwise in the definitive
proxy statement. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are based on
information available to the Company on the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to
update any such forward-looking statements.
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Contacts:
TechTeam Global, Inc.
Margaret M. Loebl
VP, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
+1 248 357 2866
investors@techteam.com
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TechTeam Global, Inc.
Chris Donohue
VP, Strategy & Marketing
+1 248 357 2866
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27335 West 11 Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48033 · Telephone +1 248 357 2866 · Fax +1 248 357 2570 ·
www.techteam.com