Verifications, Inc. Acquires Occupational Health Services Company Drugtec Systems, Inc.

Acquisition Addresses Industry Need for Comprehensive, Integrated Services from a Single Source

Minneapollis, MN — August 1, 2005 —Verifications, Inc., a leading provider of employment screening services announced today that it has acquired Drugtec Systems Inc., an occupational health services and drug testing company located in Calgary, Canada. Drugtec develops health and medical evaluation programs designed specifically for each client. These programs can include services ranging from pre-employment medicals to hearing and lung capacity measurement; the development of a substance use policy consistent with management philosophy; and ongoing substance testing and monitoring.  “Today most businesses are looking to consolidate employment screening services under a single umbrella and this includes occupational health services,” said Jerry Hatton, Chief Operating Officer of Verifications, Inc. “Our clients have related this need to us in recent focus groups and this is one of the key factors driving the acquisition. Drugtec’s service offering will be integrated into Verifications leading edge technology for the online management of client drug testing programs, creating a complete solution for the management of all a client’s employment screening related needs.”

“Becoming part of the Verifications team is very exciting for us” said Frances Dover, President of Drugtec. “Verifications and Drugtec share a strong commitment to excellence and, together, we can provide our joint customer base a comprehensive and fully integrated solution.” Hatton added that, “Drugtec and Verifications share the same values, goals, reputation for superior customer service and a common vision for the future of integrated services in the employment screening industry. The acquisition furthers our commitment to providing international services and gives us a presence in the Canadian marketplace. Clients should expect to see a seamless transition and will experience immediate benefits from the acquisition.”

About Verifications Inc.
Verifications, Inc. is a premier provider of employment screening and applicant processing services. Since 1987 over 5,000 companies have chosen Verifications because they consistently provide the highest quality services and the most accurate information, which helps businesses to make timely and informed hiring decisions. The company is ISO 9001:2000 certified and utilizes state-of-the-art technology to provide services including background investigations, substance abuse testing, and a full suite of applicant processing services. For more information, visit them on the Web at www.verificationsinc.com.

About Drugtec Systems, Inc.
Drugtec Systems Inc. is a leading provider of occupational health, medical assessment, and alcohol and drug testing programs to clients in the United States and Canada. Drugtec creates health and medical evaluation programs specifically for each client. These programs may include services ranging from pre-employment medicals to hearing and lung capacity measurement, and the development of a substance use policy consistent with management philosophy, to ongoing substance testing and monitoring. Clients can access test results instantly online. The company provides accurate, reliable and standardized testing services, under the direction of occupational health and safety specialists, at more than 14,000 locations across Canada and the United States.

For more information, visit us at www.drugtec.com