Veritas Capital Completes DynCorp International Acquisition

NEW YORK - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Feb. 14, 2005 - Veritas Capital, a leading defense and aerospace focused private equity firm, announced it has completed the $850 million acquisition of DynCorp International LLC ("DynCorp International" or the "Company"), formerly a subsidiary of Computer Sciences Corporation (NYSE: CSC).

DynCorp International, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a global services company that provides mission critical support primarily to the U.S. government, including the Department of State (DOS) and Department of Defense (DoD). The company employs 14,500 people and operates in over 40 countries. It produced revenues of $1.6 billion for the 12 months ended October 1, 2004.

"We are delighted to have DynCorp International join the Veritas Capital family of companies," said Robert B. McKeon, founder and president of Veritas Capital. "We intend to apply our industry experience and expertise to further bolster DynCorp International's impressive government services reputation and to address emerging opportunities, including the homeland defense market."

DynCorp International provides services through two operating divisions: Field Training Services and International Technical Services. Field Training Services provides aviation services and engineering and logistical support. International Technical Services provides logistical and security services, including international law enforcement training, logistics, base operations and personal and physical security.

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