Part of a press release dated 6/04/01 at www.wolters-kluwer.com.
"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."
David
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