NetSol Signs Agreement With Major European Auto Manufacturer to Implement Financial Suite Solution in Malaysia

Agreement Further Strengthens NetSol's Presence in Fast-Growing Market

CALABASAS, Calif., Jan. 4, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NetSol Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:NTWK), a worldwide provider of global IT and enterprise application solutions, today announced it has signed an agreement to implement the complete NetSol Financial Suite (NFS)™ solution, including its Wholesale and Retail platforms, for a large European auto manufacturer that will provide auto-financing services throughout Malaysia.

Total value of the agreement is to exceed $2 million, which includes product licenses, business processes consulting and on-site implementation services.

"Signing an NFS agreement with a Fortune 500 company in one of the fastest growing economies in the Asia-Pacific region further solidifies our presence in this important market," said Najeeb Ghauri, chairman and CEO of NetSol. "This agreement aligns perfectly with our goal to distinguish NetSol as a leading provider of asset and financing solutions in regions experiencing economic growth."

NetSol has more than 150 successful implementations of its NFS product around the world, in countries including Australia, Belgium, China, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand.

In the last decade, the number of new passenger and commercial vehicles produced and registered in Malaysia has nearly doubled, according to the Malaysian Automotive Association. More than 600,000 passenger and commercial vehicles were produced and registered in Malaysia in 2010.

About NetSol Technologies

NetSol Technologies, Inc. (www.netsoltech.com) is a worldwide provider of global IT and enterprise application solutions that include credit and finance portfolio management systems, SAP consulting and services, custom development, systems integration, and technical services for the global Financial, Leasing, Insurance, Energy, and Technology markets. Headquartered in Calabasas, Calif., NetSol's product and services offerings have achieved ISO 9001, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and SEI (Software Engineering Institute) CMMI (Capability Maturity Model) Maturity Level 5 assessments, a distinction shared by only 178 companies worldwide. The company's clients include Fortune 500 manufacturers, global automakers, financial institutions, utilities, technology providers, and government agencies. NetSol has delivery and support locations in San Francisco, London, Beijing, Bangkok, Lahore, Adelaide and Riyadh.

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