BILL.L Regulatory News (BILL)

8 Jun 2006 07:03

Billing Services Group Limited08 June 2006 BSG Honored by AT&T as Outstanding Supplier San Antonio, Texas - June 7, 2006 - Commitment to excellence over the past yearhas earned BSG Clearing Solutions North America, LLC (BSG), a wholly-ownedsubsidiary of Billing Services Group Limited (AIM:BILL), recognition as anoutstanding supplier to AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T), one of the world's leading data,voice, wireless and Internet service providers. "We are proud of our long-standing tradition of providing unparalleled productsand services to our business and residential customers," said Maureen Merkle,President, AT&T Procurement. "We're successful on that front in large partthanks to supplier partners like BSG Clearing Solutions that consistently goabove and beyond the call of duty." BSG Clearing Solutions received one of 49 supplier recognition awards for itswork in helping AT&T deliver outstanding service to its customers during thepast year. BSG Clearing Solutions was recognized for its contributions in theTechnical Innovations category. "Receiving recognition from AT&T for outstanding performance in technicalinnovations is quite an honor," said Roland J. Bopp, Chief Executive Officer ofBSG. "We value our relationship with AT&T and are committed to meeting theirneeds with the highest quality, most technologically-advanced clearing solutionsso they can focus on bringing value to their customers." As part of its annual supplier recognition program, AT&T took out a half-page adin the June 7, 2006, edition of The Wall Street Journal to publicly thank theselected companies. Contacts:Trudie ParsonsBlanc & Otus Public Relations - UK media relations+44 (0) 207 413 3229+44 (0) 207 413 3799tparsons@blancandotus.co.uk Julian WalkerGainsborough Communications Consultancy - UK investor relations+44 (0) 20 7190 1705jw@gainsboroughcomms.com About BSG Clearing Solutions(www.bsgclearing.com)BSG is a leading global provider of clearing, settlement, payment and financialrisk management solutions for communications service providers. Listed on theLondon Stock Exchange (AIM: BILL), the company has to date made two acquisitions- EDS Interoperator Services GmbH (August 2005) and United Clearing Plc (March2006).Through its operating business units, the Group processes over 20 billiontransactions annually for 630 of the world's largest communications companiesthroughout Europe, North America and Asia. Recent developments include:- renewal of agreement with Cincinnati Bell for GSM international roamingfinancial clearing and settlement services;- availability of BSG's Roaming Information Service in Europe and Asia;- joint UK marketing and distribution with BT of its OnepayTM services; and- corporate debt refinancing with a new $330 million multi-currency creditfacility. With a ubiquitous, scalable platform and an extensive portfolio of clearinghouseservices for wireless, fixed-line, WLAN, content and next-generation networks,BSG monetizes network transactions by facilitating financial settlements.Positioned at the center of network commerce, BSG has the ability to processaccurately and manage billions of financial transactions with the higheststandards of security, reliability and trust, all in real time. ENDS This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange