December 17, 2001Wolters Kluwer nv announced today that David Smith, CEO of the cluster Legal, Tax, and Business Europe, is leaving the company for personal reasons. Jean-Marc Detailleur, Member of the Executive Board of Wolters Kluwer, will take over the responsibility of Mr. Smith as of today.
December 11, 2001In line with the strategy to concentrate on exploiting the growth opportunities of the clusters Legal, Tax & Business, International Health & Science, and Education.
December 06, 2001Ms. A.J. Frost new member of the Supervisory Board
Wolters Kluwer nv announces that at the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, which was held today in Amsterdam, the proposal to amend the articles of association was approved. The amendments relate to the termination of the voluntary application of the structure regime. Furthermore the depositary receipts will become fully exchangeable for ordinary shares. The amendments will enter into force in the first half of 2002. The shareholders also adhered to the appointment of Jane Frost (44 years, British) as a member of the Supervisory Board.
November 26, 2001Wolters Kluwer announced today that on November 21, 2001 the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States stated that the Hearst Corporation (New York City, United States) had tentatively agreed to divest Medi-Span, a drug-database company, to Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins (Philadelphia, United States), a subsidiary of Wolters Kluwer.
November 15, 2001Wolters Kluwer nv announces that the Executive Board appointed Harry Sterk to the position of CEO of its Education cluster (sales in 2000: EUR 311 million) as of December 1, 2001. Mr. Sterk has an extensive experience in business information and media services within several European countries and was most recently Managing Director EMAP Communications Netherlands and Board Member of EMAP Communications (UK). Mr. Harry Sterk succeeds Mr. David Smith, who was appointed CEO of Wolters Kluwer's cluster Legal, Tax & Business - Europe, start of 2001.
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September 25, 2001In a move to further enhance its position in the banking, insurance and securities services business, Wolters Kluwer nv announced today that Bankers Systems Inc. (BSI), of St. Cloud, Minnesota, will become a separate operating company within Wolters Kluwer Legal, Tax & Business North America. By positioning Bankers Systems as a freestanding operating company outside of CCH INCORPORATED, Wolters Kluwer will leverage its current position in the growing markets of banking compliance software and services
September 05, 2001Wolters Kluwer nv announced today that the Executive Board appointed Christopher Ainsley to the position of President and CEO of its International Health & Science cluster (sales in 2000: EUR 752 million). Mr. Ainsley, a 10-year veteran of Wolters Kluwer companies, most recently was Vice President of Business Development for Wolters Kluwer. He succeeds Herman Pabbruwe, who has accepted a position as senior advisor for Wolters Kluwer in the USA.
August 14, 2001Positive Outlook for Full Year maintained
August 09, 2001Offering an integrated solution of software and editorial content to the Italian tax, legal and HR market
Wolters Kluwer nv announced today that it has completed the acquisition of OSRA, a major provider of tax compliance and HR software in Italy. Adding OSRA to the Italian activities, Wolters Kluwer will become a leading provider of 'must have' information and software to professional users in tax, legal and HR areas. OSRA, with annual sales of approximately EUR 15 million, currently employs some 150 people, and is headquartered in Turin. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
June 27, 2001In line with the strategy to concentrate on exploiting the growth opportunities of the clusters Legal, Tax & Business, International Health & Science, and Education
Wolters Kluwer nv announced today that it has sold the shares in its US training company Blessing White (Skillman, N.J.) to the management of that enterprise. The divestment of Blessing White is the consequence of the strategy of Wolters Kluwer to concentrate on exploiting the growth opportunities of its clusters Legal, Tax & Business, International Health & Science, and Education. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed.
June 15, 2001Creation of a first class provider of research tools for medical and scientific researchers
Wolters Kluwer nv announced today that it has completed the acquisition of SilverPlatter Information after receiving regulatory clearance. SilverPlatter, a provider of medical and scientific databases and related software, will be combined with Wolters Kluwer's business unit Ovid Technologies (New York, NY) in a manner which takes advantage of the complementary strengths of both companies. The combination of Ovid and SilverPlatter will offer its customers a comprehensive channel for medical and scientific information and research tools. SilverPlatter, with annual sales of approximately USD 70 million, currently employs some 170 people, and has its main offices in Boston (USA) and London (UK). Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
May 16, 2001Determination of Exchange Ratio Stock Dividend Wolters Kluwer 2000
May 10, 2001Wolters Kluwer announced today that it has reached an initial agreement to acquire the main assets of OSRA, a leading provider of tax compliance and HR software in Italy. The acquisition will enable Wolters Kluwer to offer a complete and integrated solution of software and editorial content to the Italian market of tax and HR professionals. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of the year. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed.
May 07, 2001Sale is fully in line with the strategy to divest the Professional Training activities
Wolters Kluwer nv announces that it has sold the shares in the Financial Training Company Ltd to the management of that enterprise. The divestment of the Financial Training Company is fully in line with the strategy of Wolters Kluwer to concentrate on exploiting the growth opportunities of Legal, Tax & Business, International Health & Science, and Education. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed.
May 01, 2001Wolters Kluwer has closed the subscription period for the Perpetual Cumulative Subordinated Euro denominated bond issue on Friday 27 April 2001 (Amsterdam time 17:00) in advance. The size of the issue has been determined at an amount of EUR 225 million, well ahead of the targeted amount (EUR 150 million).
The proceeds from this bond issue will be used to refinance existing bank facilities, as well as for general corporate purposes.
April 06, 2001Acquisition expands Wolters Kluwer's position as premier provider of medical and scientific databases and research tools
Wolters Kluwer today announced it will acquire SilverPlatter Information (Boston, United States). SilverPlatter, with annual sales of approximately USD 70 million, is a provider of medical and scientific databases and related software. The company will be combined with Ovid Technologies (New York, United States) in a manner which takes advantage of the complementary strengths of both organizations. The combination of SilverPlatter and Ovid Technologies will be a first class provider of research tools for medical and scientific researchers. The acquisition is in line with Wolters Kluwer's strategy to expand its electronic offerings in the medical and scientific fields and integrate content with software and services. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition of SilverPlatter is subject to regulatory clearance.
March 28, 2001Wolters Kluwer announced today that it is preparing to launch a Perpetual Cumulative Subordinated Euro denominated bond issue focused on the Dutch retail market. The company has appointed Rabobank International (bookrunner) and ABN Amro to act as joint lead managers for the issue. The transaction is expected to be launched following a marketing campaign that will commence in the week of April 17.
March 27, 2001Wolters Kluwer Full Year 2000 Results
March 12, 2001Wolters Kluwer announces that Eric P.D. Heres (39) has joined the company as Director Corporate Communications. In his role as Director Corporate Communications Eric Heres will be responsible for the department of Corporate Communications at the headquarters of Wolters Kluwer nv in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. His responsibilities will include corporate branding, corporate media relations, corporate advertising and internal communications. In his role Eric Heres will report to the Chairman of the Executive Board, Rob Pieterse. Previously Eric worked for almost five years at Akzo Nobel nv, first as Deputy Head of Corporate Media Relations and after that as Group Communications Manager Pharma. Before he joined Akzo Nobel he was responsible for communications at the Dutch trade union federation CNV.
March 08, 2001The Supervisory Board of Wolters Kluwer nv announces that for personal reasons Mr. Peter W. van Wel (1946, Dutch) will resign as Member of the Executive Board of Wolters Kluwer as of today. The Supervisory Board intends to appoint Ms. Nancy McKinstry (1959, American), CEO of Wolters Kluwer Legal, Tax & Business North America, as Board Member. The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Wolters Kluwer on May 4, 2001, will be given notice of the intention to appoint Nancy McKinstry as Member of the Executive Board with effect from June 1, 2001.
February 15, 2001In a move designed to reinforce its European Internet activities, Wolters Kluwer nv chooses Atos Origin as the sole technical partner for developing and hosting the Wolters Kluwer European Technology Platform. Wolters Kluwer will use this platform for the creation and deployment of business-to-business portals for legal, tax and HR professionals and for workflow software applications in Europe. With this partnership, Wolters Kluwer will be able to further expand its European portal strategy and to create an efficient and cost-effective Internet infrastructure for its European Legal, Tax & Business cluster. Financial details of the agreement are not disclosed.
February 07, 2001Wolters Kluwer nv said today that it has acquired CBF Systems, Inc., Fraser, Michigan (USA) a provider of mortgage documents and document automation products for the financial services industry. CBF will operate as part of Bankers Systems, Inc., based in St. Cloud, Minnesota (USA). Bankers Systems is a unit of CCH INCORPORATED, a leading provider of tax and business law information, software and services and a Wolters Kluwer North America company. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
January 31, 2001Wolters Kluwer nv announces that the tender offer period for all shares of Loislaw.com, an online provider of comprehensive legal information based in Van Buren, Arkansas, United States has been concluded. Approximately 94% of all shares were tendered under the tender offer that expired January 29, 2001. Wolters Kluwer paid USD 95 million for Loislaw.com. Loislaw will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Aspen Publishers, Gaithersburg, Maryland, also in the United States. Aspen, a provider of legal, business and health care information, is part of Wolters Kluwer North America.