**With Apologies for Cross Posting**

28 July 2003, London UK

Taylor & Francis announces the acquisition of Frank Cass & Co

Taylor & Francis (www.tandf.co.uk <http://www.tandf.co.uk>)announced today that it has acquired Frank Cass & Co Limited (www.frankcass.com <http://www.frankcass.com>), the London based journal and book publisher specialising in the social sciences and humanities subject areas.

Founded by Frank Cass in 1957, the Company is a leading publisher of academic journals and books in the specialist areas of politics, international relations, history, sports studies, military science and development studies.  Cass publishes more than 60 journals and 100 new book titles per year and has a backlist of more than 2,000 book titles.

The Cass titles will complement the Group's existing social sciences and humanities portfolios.  The Cass publications have good growth potential as part of a larger group and will benefit from Taylor & Francis' international customer base and its traditional and electronic publishing expertise.

Commenting on the acquisition David Smith, Chief Executive of Taylor & Francis Group plc said:

"The high quality Cass titles will complement our existing social sciences and humanities lists, making a good fit with Taylor & Francis and the addition of more than 60 journals to the Taylor & Francis portfolio is particularly attractive. I am also pleased that the principal vendors, Frank Cass, Stewart Cass and Hayley Cass will continue in the business."

Frank Cass, the business' founder, added:

"Over the years we have received regular approaches from publishers both in the UK and USA but until now have preferred to develop as an independent publisher.  Having enjoyed cordial competitive relationships with the Taylor & Francis Group over many years, and considering the complimentary nature of our book and journal publishing, we decided to accept the offer to join the Taylor & Francis Group, who we consider to be the best partner to sustain and enhance the quality of service, reach and commitment that our authors and customers expect.  I am delighted that we were able to reach agreement and look forward to playing an active role in the integration of the Company and the continued development of the business within the Taylor & Francis Group."

Customer Services/Online Journals

We will be working closely with our new Cass colleagues to address customer service, online journals and other related issues, and in the meantime, your contacts at T&F and Cass remain unchanged.    We will be working to make the Cass titles available via our MetaPress and Ingenta platforms from January 2004.  We will endeavour to give you all as much notice as possible of any further changes that may be made, and to work with you to minimise any disruption or inconvenience.

Should you experience any difficulties or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [mailto:bev.acreman@tandf.co.uk]

Bev Acreman
Marketing Director
Taylor & Francis Ltd
bev.acreman@tandf.co.uk
www.tandf.co.uk