Merger of Equals between GfK and TNS to create a major new force in market information

Nuremberg, June 3, 2008 – The Management Board of GfK and the TNS Board are pleased to announce that they have agreed on the terms of a merger of equals (the “Merger”) to create a new, major market information group, to be named GfK-TNS plc (“GfK-TNS”).

GfK and TNS believe that the Merger will deliver significant value to both GfK’s and TNS’ shareholders through enhanced business opportunities and substantial operating efficiencies.

Both GfK and TNS achieved over 5 per cent. underlying organic revenue growth in the first quarter of 2008. At the end of April 2008, the order books of both companies were significantly ahead of the previous year.

GfK and TNS, two global leaders in market information and insight, have a shared vision and strategy to provide knowledge and insight that help clients to make better business decisions...

... the complete version and futher details on the merger are available at www.gfktns-merger.com.

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GfK-TNS merger site

This site contains additional information on the merger process: webcast and analyst presentation and all further announcements and publications.
www.gfktns-merger.com