ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 18, 2003 - ProQuest Company (NYSE: PQE), a leading provider of information solutions and content to the library, classroom, automotive and powersports markets, announced the appointment of Ron Klausner as president, ProQuest Information and Learning.

Prior to joining ProQuest, Mr. Klausner had been with D&B (formerly known as Dun & Bradstreet), the leading provider of global business information and technology solutions, for 27 years, and was a member of the company’s Leadership Team. Most recently at D&B, Klausner served as senior vice president, U.S. Sales, leading a segment with more than $900 million in revenue. Previously, Klausner led global data and operations, and customer service, providing business-to-business, credit, marketing and purchasing information in over 200 countries. Ron also brings extensive global experience, having served as president of Asia-Pacific/Latin America operations.

At ProQuest, Klausner will report to Alan Aldworth, president and chief executive officer of ProQuest Company.

"I'm delighted to have someone of Ron's caliber joining ProQuest Company to lead our Information and Learning unit. Ron is a seasoned executive with a track record of operating success in both domestic and global business environments. He has a passion for building winning cultures, developing exceptional customer relationships, and reaching goals by successfully implementing well-evaluated business planning decisions," said Alan Aldworth, president and CEO of ProQuest Company. "Ron will be responsible for leading ProQuest's Information and Learning unit and driving its growth in the library and corporate reseller markets. He is well suited to lead the Information and Learning unit through this period of economic change and into the future."

"I'm excited to be joining ProQuest Company. I believe my experience complements a very sound strategy. Working together with the Information & Learning team, I look forward to a successful 2003 and beyond," said Ron Klausner.

Over his career at D&B, Klausner grew revenue and operating income, realized record increases in new business, developed successful new products and orchestrated significant operational efficiency gains while increasing customer satisfaction.

Mr. Klausner received an MBA in accounting fromNew York University and a bachelor's degree in economics and math from Queens College.

With the completion of the hiring of the new management team, ProQuest's Information and Learning reporting segment is now comprised of two market-focused units. The Information and Learning unit is headed by Ron Klausner, and is focused on the library and corporate reseller markets. The Education unit, run by Al De Seta, is focused on the classroom market.

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