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PEARSON CONSOLIDATES FACILITIES; SHOWS GROWTH IN ARLINGTON

ARLINGTON, VA, June 2, 2004 - Pearson Government Solutions today completed a consolidation of its Arlington-area offices, culminating in a new headquarters location in Ballston for the government contracting company.

Pearson Government Solutions, which has experienced considerable growth in recent years, consolidated its four locations in the Arlington area into one, occupying more than 88,000 square feet of space in the 4250 N. Fairfax Drive building. Pearson Government Solutions, along with its subsidiary KEI Pearson, now occupy four floors of the building and employ over 300 people.

The addition of the "Pearson" name on the building's exterior demonstrates "growth, a sign of success.it is a testimony of our longevity and commitment to our customers," said Mac Curtis, president and CEO, during the ceremonial ribbon cutting.

Pearson Government Solutions is a top-ranked federal government contractor, jumping from No. 60 in 2003 to No. 44 this year in Washington Technology's "Top 100" list of federal contractors. In addition to its Arlington headquarters, the company has significant operations in Coralville, Iowa; Corbin, Ky., Lawrence, Kan., and Phoenix, Ariz. The company employs more than 3,000 people.