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Perot Systems Signs Contract Extension With Volkswagen of America, Inc.

PLANO, Texas, April 16- Perot Systems Corporation and Volkswagen of America today announced a multi-year extension of their Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) relationship. The new agreement extends the relationship through 2006.

In this agreement, Perot Systems is commissioned to deliver a balanced blend of experienced senior management that will help provide Volkswagen of America with the industry's best results in Contact Center Management, Training, and Quality Assurance. Perot Systems will also continue to leverage its core business infrastructure and expertise in hiring and human resources management to attract top talent for the Contact Center.

``Volkswagen of America's number-one commitment is to continue improving customer loyalty and satisfaction. In order to do that we must team with a company whose leadership is as committed to this goal as we are,'' said Eric Johnston, the Executive Director, Service and Parts of Volkswagen of America. ``This new agreement with Perot Systems is a reflection of the relationships we have been building for years. Together we are committed to make good things happen for Volkswagen and Audi customers.''

The Volkswagen of America Customer Contact Center handles over 1.25 million contacts annually across all aspects of the relationship life cycle with existing and potential Volkswagen and Audi brand customers.

``This offering showcases Perot Systems' strengths in an area where technology and business process management intersect to enhance value,'' said Bob Mattana, Perot Systems Vice President and Industrial Services Group leader. ``Perot Systems is committed to continue building a relationship with Volkswagen that is able to grow as their business grows, while providing value in a consistent and predictable cost framework.''

About Volkswagen of America

Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. The fourth-largest producer of passenger cars in the world and Europe's largest, the Volkswagen Group operates some 35 manufacturing facilities in 15 countries across five continents. Brands in the Volkswagen Group include Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda, Bentley, Rolls- Royce, Lamborghini, and Bugatti.

Volkswagen of America markets a full line of Volkswagen and Audi vehicles through a network of some 600 Volkswagen and 265 Audi dealers in the United States.

About Perot Systems

Perot Systems is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions. Through its flexible and collaborative approach, Perot Systems integrates expertise from across the company to deliver custom solutions that enable clients to accelerate growth, streamline operations, and create new levels of customer value. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Perot Systems has more than 400 clients and reported 2001 revenue of $1.2 billion. The company has more than 8,500 associates located in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Additional information on Perot Systems is available at http://www.perotsystems.com .