The publication of the Annual Report 2002 on March 28, 2003, marks the launch of Wolters Kluwer's new corporate brand.
The new corporate brand is now beginning to appear on our corporate communications material. The Wolters Kluwer operating companies will also begin incorporating the endorsement 'A WoltersKluwer Company' in their communications resources this year. The roll out of the new corporate brand will continue throughout the remainder of 2003 and the first half of 2004.
The new brand exemplifies the company's modern approach to publishing, while retaining the link to our historical roots. The book is an international symbol for a source of knowledge. The open pages symbolize the spreading of that knowledge to our customers.
The brand strategy reinforces the ties between the group and the individual operating companies, both internally and externally. The addition of the Wolters Kluwer label to the existing company names will provide enhanced support and appeal in markets around the world.
Note for the editor
Wolters Kluwer is a multinational information services company with annual revenues (2002) of more than EUR 3.9 billion, employing almost 20,000 people in Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific. The company's core activities are Legal, Tax & Business, Health and Education. Wolters Kluwer's shares are quoted on the Euronext Amsterdam and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will take place on April 16, 2003.
Announcements financial results:
Trading update 1st quarter: May 14, 2003
Figures first-half 2003: August 12, 2003
Trading update 3rd quarter November 12, 2003
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