Satyam tops in 2007 Investor Relations Global rankings

Hyderabad, Apr 3 (UNI) Satyam Computer Services Ltd (NYSE:SAY), the leading global and IT services company has earned the top spot in two categories in the 2007 Investor Relations Global rankings by MZ Consult.

According to a company release here today, Satyam, ranked one in India was also included in the top five in the Asia/Pacific region in the financial disclosure procedures category. In the corporate governance category, it was ranked number one in the Asia/Pacific region, it added.

The Global IR rankings were based on comprehensive methodology developed by MZ Consult, an investor relations and financial communications firm.

The criterion for Earnings Release and Financial Disclosure would include operation of information, income statement, balance sheet, cash flow analysis, guidance and distribution and dissemination.

Analysis was based primarily on quality of information provided in participating organizations' quarterly financials and earnings releases.

'We are pleased to be organised for the excellence of our financial disclosure practices,' said Satyam Chief Financial Officer Srinivas Vadlamani. 'Our practices are designed to provide complete, accurate and timely informations in clear formats'.

'Our top ranking highlights Satyam's emphasis on governance.' 'It demonstrates our commitment of being a responsible corporate citizen who leverages best practices wherever possible. It also shows that we continuously strive to find creative, productive ways to delight associates, investors, customers, and society. Delighting stakeholders is one of Satyam's key principles, and an element of everything we do at Satyam.' MZ Consult IR Global Rankings coordinator, Rodolfo Zabisky said 'Satyam is participating in the IR Global review for the fourth consecutive year and we clearly identify the company's commitment with the continuous improvement of its investor relations programme, in line with the principles of transparency, access to information, and equal treatment'.

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