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Huntsworth PLC acquires USA Public Affairs Network

Posted 03.12.2009

Huntsworth PLC ("Huntsworth") is continuing to expand its network in the USA with the acquisition of Dutko Worldwide Holdings Inc (“Dutko”). This acquisition brings a new strategic investor, Lake Capital Partners LP (“Lake”), to the Group.

Dutko was founded in 1981 and has evolved into a multidisciplinary government affairs, strategy and management company. It is the largest independent public policy management group by revenue in the US market. Based in Washington with 10 offices around the US, Dutko will make a significant contribution to Huntsworth’s developing global public affairs network.

Peter Chadlington, Chief Executive of Huntsworth plc, commented:

“We have been looking for some time for the right opportunity in Washington to extend our international public affairs network. In Dutko we have found a high quality management team with an impressive client roster and a robust business model supported by a high proportion of retainer fees. We look forward to offering existing Huntsworth clients more US and global services as we, in turn, help Dutko expand outside the US.”

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