1 december 8 2005 new york wolters kluwer delivering value nancy mckinstry chairman executive board ceo yorkubs annual media week conference 2 forward looking statements this presentation contains these may be identified by words such as expect should could shall and similar expressions are subject to risks uncertainties actual results events differ materially from what is contemplated the factors which cause include without limitation general economic conditions in markets engaged behavior of customers suppliers competitors technological developments legal regulatory rules affecting s businesses other regarding timing closing transactions described above including risk that acquisition fails close addition financial currency movements interest rate fluctuations liquidity credit influence future foregoing list not construed exhaustive disclaims any intention or obligation update revise whether a result information