AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, June 22, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Wolters Kluwer, a leading multinational publisher and information services company, announced today the launching of a EUR 750 million multi-currency credit facility. The credit facility will be used for general corporate purposes, and replaces the existing credit facility.
Wolters Kluwer appointed ABN AMRO N.V., Citigroup Global Markets Limited, Deutsche Bank AG and ING Bank N.V., as Mandated Lead Arrangers for the loan. The Credit Facility, which has maturity of five years, is for general corporate purposes, supporting the company's three-year strategy as announced on October 30, 2003. The Credit Facility will replace the existing USD 600 million seven-year Credit Facility originally established in September 1998. A bankers meeting has been scheduled for June 25, 2004 in Amsterdam.
About Wolters Kluwer
Wolters Kluwer (Euronext Amsterdam:WKL) is a leading multinational publisher and information services company. The Company's core markets are in the health, tax, accounting, corporate, financial services, legal and regulatory, and education sectors. As of 2003, Wolters Kluwer has annual revenues of EUR 3.4 billion, employs approximately 19,500 people worldwide, and maintains operations across Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific. Wolters Kluwer is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Its depositary receipts are quoted on the Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices.
Media Caroline Wouters Vice President, Corporate Communications t + 31 20 6070 459 press@wolterskluwer.com Investors/Analysts Oya Yavuz Vice President, Investor Relations t + 31 20 6070 407 ir@wolterskluwer.com www.wolterskluwer.com
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