Exhibit 99.1

Information Holdings Completes Sale Of CRC Press

April 8, 2003--Information Holdings Inc. today announced that it has completed
the sale of its CRC Press unit to the Taylor & Francis Group for cash
consideration of approximately $95 million.

The purchase price is subject to a post-closing adjustment based on the amount
of the closing date net assets of CRC Press.

About Information Holdings Inc.

Information Holdings Inc. is a leading provider of information products and
services to intellectual property and information technology learning markets.
Through its Intellectual Property Group, which includes MicroPatent(R), Master
Data Center(TM), Liquent and LPS Group, IHI provides a broad array of databases,
information products and complementary services for intellectual property and
regulatory professionals. IHI's Transcender(R) unit is a leading online provider
of IT certification test-preparation products. Its products include exam
simulations for certifications from major hardware and software providers.

The statements in this press release that are not historical facts are
forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties that could render them materially different. Forward-looking
statements are typically statements that are preceded by, followed by or include
the words "believes," "plans," "intends," "will," "expects," "anticipates," or
similar expressions. Actual results may differ materially from the results
predicted, and reported results should not be considered as an indication of
future performance. These forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties that could render them materially different. More information
about factors that could potentially affect IHI's financial results is included
in IHI's filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2002. The forward-looking information in this release
reflects management's judgment only on the date of this press release.

Contact:
Information Holdings Inc.
Vincent A. Chippari
203/961-9208
vchippari@informationholdings.com