Wang Global Press Release of May 4, 1999

From:  Wang Global
Sent:  Tuesday, May 04, 1999 1:26 AM
Subject:  PRESS RELEASE: Wang Global and Getronics Reach Agreement

Contact: Lucy Flynn, Wang
(978) 625-4525 lucy.flynn@wang.com  


WANG GLOBAL AND GETRONICS REACH AGREEMENT

Creates Five Billion Dollar Global Networked Technology Services and 
Business Solutions Company

Wang Global Board Recommends Acceptance of Tender Offer


BILLERICA, Mass. (May 4, 1999) -Wang Global (NASDAQ: WANG) announced today
that it has entered into an agreement with Getronics NV of Amsterdam, the
Netherlands, providing for the acquisition of all the outstanding common
stock of Wang for $29.25 per share in cash.  The transaction will be
implemented through a tender offer. The Wang Global board has voted to
recommend acceptance of the offer.  The price represents a premium of 39%
over the average share price for the last 30 trading days.    The total
consideration is approximately $2.0 billion.

 In accordance with the agreement, Getronics will promptly commence a cash
tender for any and all outstanding shares of Wang common stock and other
outstanding capital instruments on these terms.  Any shares of common
stock and other capital instruments not acquired in the tender offer will
be acquired for cash in a subsequent merger on the same terms.

 Wang stated that the tender will be made only pursuant to definitive
offering documents to be filed by Getronics with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The combined company will have annual revenues of
approximately $5 billion, 33,000 employees, and operations in over 44
countries. It will be the largest provider of networked technology
services and business solutions in Europe and one of the five largest in
the world. Wang Global Chairman and CEO Joseph M. Tucci will join
Getronics five-person Management Board along with CEO Cees van Luijk,
Peter van Voorst and Jan Docter of Getronics and Mias van Vuuren of Wang
Global.

About Wang Global

Headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts, Wang Global is a leading
international networked technology services and solutions company
providing a comprehensive range of information technology services for
today's network-centric business environments. With annual revenues of
over $3.0 billion, Wang Global designs, installs, operates and maintains
global computing and telecommunications networks for some of the world's
largest multinational companies. Services include systems architecture
design, installation, warranty, help desk, maintenance, software support,
and management of enterprise networks to the desktop. Wang Global
integration services provide business solutions primarily for the
financial services industry as well as defense and civilian government
agencies. Wang Global employs approximately 20,000 professionals and has
subsidiaries and affiliates in over 40 countries. Information about Wang
Global and its services can be found on the World Wide Web at www.wang.com
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About Getronics

Getronics is one of the largest European computer services companies with
currently 12,500 employees and 1998 net sales of Dfl. 3.5 billion (US $
1.65 billion). For further information contact:

  Getronics NV
  Donauweg 10
  1043 AJ Amsterdam
  The Netherlands
  Tel.: +31 20 586 1501
  Fax: + 31 20 586 1568
  www.getronics.com  

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a
number of risks and uncertainties. Among the important factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such
forward-looking statements are the successful completion of the Getronics
transaction, changes in the mix of the company's services business,
competitive pressures, general economic conditions and the risk factors
detailed in the company's periodic reports and registration statements
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. ###