6/13/2005

Press Release - Groupe Modulo Announces Acquisition of Editions du Phare and Mondia Editeurs.

Press Release

Groupe Modulo inc. Expands French Language Instructional Materials with Acquisitions of Two French Publishers

Editions du Phare and Mondia Editeurs Strengthens Groupe Modulo inc’s position in Language Arts and Enhances Bilingual Textbook Options for Customers

Montreal, Canada, June 10, 2005 —Groupe Modulo inc., a leading Canadian publisher and part of The Thomson Corporation, today announced the acquisition of Editions du Phare and Mondia Editeurs, two publishers based in St-Jerome, Quebec, known for providing quality French language instructional materials.

Building on Groupe Modulo inc.’s existing presence in the French-language market, these acquisitions will enable the company to continue to grow in French-language school and higher education markets throughout Canada. In addition to strengthening Groupe Modulo inc.’s position in Language Arts, the acquisitions also provides access to a number of talented authors, enables further expansion into French-language instructional materials.

“Providing Groupe Modulo inc. with highly successful authors and products from Editions du Phare and Mondia Editeurs, these acquisitions will allow the company to better meet its' customers needs in the French-language market and ensure development of new products for continued future growth,” stated Roger Turcotte, President of Groupe Modulo inc., a part of the Thomson Corporation.

“The acquisition by a leading French publisher in the Canadian market will ensure my successful companies will continue their outstanding development and representation in the marketplace as part of the Thomson family,” stated Jean Canac-Marquis, President.

The closing date for the acquisition is June 10, 2005.

Further terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.


About The Thomson Corporation and Thomson Groupe Modulo inc.
The Thomson Corporation, with 2004 revenues from continuing operations of $8.10 billion, is a global leader in providing integrated information solutions to business and professional customers. Its learning businesses and brands serve the needs of individuals, learning institutions, corporations and government agencies with products and services for both traditional and distributed learning. The Thomson Corporation purchased Groupe Modulo inc in July 2004.