Wolters Kluwer announces to launch a Perpetual Cumulative Subordinated Bond

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The proceeds from this bond will be used to refinance existing bank facilities, as well as for general corporate purposes.
 
Note for the editor:
Wolters Kluwer is a multinational information services company with annual sales of approximately EUR 3.7 billion, employing approximately 19,000 people in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. The company's core activities are Legal, Tax & Business, International Health & Science, and Education. The Wolters Kluwer shares are quoted on the Euronext Amsterdam. The Annual Report 2000 of Wolters Kluwer will be released on April 17, 2001. The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will take place on May 4, 2001. The financial results for the first half 2001 will be announced on August 14, 2001.

 
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