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International SOS and International Health Care launch a joint venture in Brazil

14 September 2011

Trevose, PA

International SOS, the world's leading international healthcare, medical and security assistance, and concierge services company, and International Health Care (IHC), a Brazil-based provider of health advisory, occupational health and remote and offshore health services, today announced a joint venture to leverage their mutual capabilities and services.

“Brazil’s burgeoning economy has seen significant investment from our multinational clients, many of whom are already benefitting from IHC services in Brazil. The joint venture enables International SOS to partner with a premium, Brazil-based  provider, whose technology, unique health services portfolio, logistics capabilities and extensive and established multinational clientele will benefit both organizations,” said International SOS Chairman and CEO Arnaud Vaissié.

IHC was founded in 1999 by Dr. Ivan Drummond, a Brazilian surgeon who established the firm to address the ongoing need by companies working in remote locations of Brazil, and off its shores, for healthcare, medical assistance and evacuation services.

International SOS has invested in a 49 percent stake in IHC, which will continue to be managed by Dr Drummond, who will continue to serve as IHC’s CEO.

“We are proud to be partnering with International SOS as we both share a commitment to delivering medical excellence. Additionally, we look forward to leveraging International SOS’ global healthcare, medical and security assistance capabilities and distribution channels to support our Brazilian clients, who are increasingly investing in markets outside of Brazil,” said Dr. Drummond.

About International SOS
International SOS (http://www.internationalsos.com/) is the world’s leading international healthcare, medical and security assistance, and concierge services company. Operating in over 70 countries, International SOS provides integrated medical, clinical, security, and customer care solutions to organizations with international operations. A global team of over 8,000 employees led by 1,000 full-time physicians and 200 security specialists provides services including planning, preventative programs, in-country expertise and emergency response to 70 percent of the Fortune Global 500 companies.

About International Health Care
International Health Care is a health advisory services firm offering assistance, occupational health, and medical consulting services to companies working remotely and offshore in Brazil. IHC employs 70 professionals and has a portfolio of more than 30 clients.

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For more information, contact:

Erin Giordano
International SOS
(01) 215-942-8078
erin.giordano@internationalsos.com

Meghan Moran
meghan.moran@fleishman.com
On behalf of International SOS
(01) 202-828-5068           


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