Wolters Kluwer Acquires Nolis from France Telecom

Amsterdam, April 22, 2005 - Wolters Kluwer Legal, Tax & Regulatory Europe, a division of Wolters Kluwer, one of the world's leading publishers and providers of information products and services, is pleased to announce it has reached an agreement with France Telecom regarding the acquisition of Nolis S.A., a French online software solutions provider for the transport and logistics industry.

With the acquisition of Nolis, Wolters Kluwer will expand its portfolio of online solutions for the transport and logistics industry in Europe.
Nolis is a freight exchange that can be consulted by internet or satellite. It is a leading freight exchange, especially active in the spot freight exchange, with more than 30,000 offers posted, consulted, and processed every day, exclusively by transport professionals. With annual sales of 7 million over 2004, Nolis has 30 employees, and is located in Paris. 

"Providing on-line end-to-end solutions to professionals around the world is our core business", said Jean-Marc Detailleur, member of the Executive Board of Wolters Kluwer. "With the acquisition of Nolis, we strengthen our position in the European market of online software solutions for the transport and logistics industry. Nolis is a well-performing growth company with a compelling service offer that fits the Wolters Kluwer portfolio for the transport and logistics business in Europe. The strong brand of Nolis will help strengthen and expand our reputation in transport and logistics, and increase our position in the online market."  

The transport sector increasingly relies on online planning and contracting solutions to enhance operational efficiency and customer convenience. With the recent EU enlargement, the transport sector will have a significant role through its contribution to the economic development of Central European countries.  

By acquiring Nolis, Wolters Kluwer aims to reinforce its position and its leadership in the European online transport and logistics markets. It is Wolters Kluwer's intention to maintain the company's strategy, service offer, and organization.                                                

About Wolters Kluwer

Wolters Kluwer is a leading multinational publisher and information services company. The Company's core markets are spread across the health, corporate services, finance, tax, accounting, law, regulation, and education sectors. Wolters Kluwer has annual revenues (2004) of 3.3 billion, employs approximately 18,400 people worldwide, and maintains operations across Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific.
 
Wolters Kluwer is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Its depositary receipts of shares are quoted on the Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices.  


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