Exhibit 99.5 THOMSON TO ACQUIRE PRIMARK CORPORATION -------------------------------------- Thomson announced today that it had agreed to acquire Primark, a provider of financial, economic and market research information products and solutions to a broad spectrum of customers worldwide, for a cash tender offer for all shares of Primark stock at US$38.00 per share -- or approximately US$842 million. Thomson will also assume approximately US$235 in Primark debt. A copy of the press release is attached for your review. >> An Investor Conference Call has been set up for 10:30 AM today. CEO Dick Harrington and CFO Bob Daleo of Thomson will be available to answer your questions about the acquisition of Primark. You may participate in the call as follows: o From North America 800-288-8967 o International 612-332-0637 o >> STRATEGIC RATIONALE: 1. Primark is a major addition to the Thomson Financial market group, immediately enhancing its position as a leading, global e-information and solutions provider to the financial services industry. 2. The addition of Primark's extensive data, analytical tools, and workflow solutions significantly broadens Thomson Financial's customer offerings. o Key data categories: o Fundamental Corporate Data o Market Data o Economic Data o Branded analytical products and new workflow solutions: o Online Services o Analytic Tools 3. Primark's strong European presence, coupled with its operations in North America, Asia and Latin America, immediately expand Thomson Financial's global presence and capabilities - a key requirement to capitalize on high-growth market opportunities. o The international financial information market is growing twice as fast as the US. o TF revenues outside North America will more than double (from 9% to 20%). o Primark's strengths in Europe include: o UK Real-Time Equities Information and Electronic Trading o Equity Research, Earnings Estimates and Broker Research o Portfolio Management and Investment Accounting 4. With Primark, Thomson Financial will have the increased scale and resources to more effectively serve its customers on a global basis. o Nearly $2 billion in combined revenue and more than 10,000 employees worldwide. o Talent and resources to more strategically invest in and develop state-of-the-art technology and solutions to further enhance and broaden capabilities. o Achieve synergies by leveraging the combined data collection and processing activities, technology infrastructure and sales and marketing organizations. OTHER ITEMS: >> The offer commences the week of June 12th. The acquisition is expected to be completed during the second half of this year. >> Further information on Primark (including historical financial results) may be found at their corporate web-site at http://www.primark.com Regards, John Kechejian Thomson Investor Relations