Change of Name

Reed International PLC
Elsevier NV
11 April 2002

Issued on behalf of Reed International P.L.C. and Elsevier NV

At the Reed International P.L.C. Annual General Meeting held on 9 April,
shareholders approved a proposal to change the company's name to Reed Elsevier
PLC.  At the Elsevier NV Annual General Meeting held yesterday, shareholders
approved a proposal to change the company's name to Reed Elsevier NV.  These
changes reflect the adoption of a harmonised corporate identity for the two
companies.

Both name changes will become effective on 22 April, following registration of
the name changes.

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