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Company Description We are a worldwide provider of integrated, business-to-business marketing communications solutions for targeted industry sectors, principally through trade shows and conferences and through controlled circulation trade, business and professional magazines. We also provide a broad range of marketing services products, including classified advertising, direct mail services, reprints, database marketing, directories, guides and reference books. We operate over 70 web sites which provide an interactive component to our core products. We currently own and manage 81 trade shows, most of which we believe are the largest events in their respective national or regional markets, and 26 conferences for business, professional and consumer audiences worldwide. We currently publish 71 specialized business magazines and professional journals and 39 directories and other publications. Of our 61 magazines and journals for which competitive data is available, we believe that over 70% rank either first or second in their respective markets. Since May 31, 1996, we have completed 24 acquisitions and joint ventures. Our total revenue has increased from approximately $151.0 million in 1996 to $306.7 million in 1998 on a pro forma basis.

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