Institute for International Research acquired The Forum Corporation

January 1, 2003 — IIR US Holdings Inc, a unit of Institute for International Research, acquired Forum Corp, a provider of consulting services, from Pearson PLC’s FT Knowledge subsidiary. Terms were not disclosed.

About The Forum Corporation

Forum is a recognized global leader in linking learning to strategic business objectives. It provides clients with practical and research-based advice and tailored programs that mobilize employees, accelerate business-initiative implementation, and improve agility.

About Institute for International Research

The Institute for International Research is an independent, privately owned company with an international network of offices and events in 36 countries. Delivers the very latest information to business professionals in the form of conferences, courses, seminars, exhibitions and publications.