Prometric Successfully Acquired by Educational Testing Service

New ownership will provide enhanced industry and client focus

BALTIMORE, MD. October 15, 2007 – Prometric, previously a business of The Thomson Corporation (TOC) and the global leader in technology-enabled testing and assessment services, today announced that its acquisition by ETS is complete.

"Prometric has a strong base of business, solid financial performance, leading brand recognition in the global testing market and a concentrated focus on customer service, " said Michael Brannick, President and Chief Executive Officer of Prometric. "This transaction serves as validation of our ability to consistently execute on our strategy as well as the value that a knowledgeable and skilled employee base provides.  In addition, since ETS' mission is aligned with ours, it supports our focus on finding opportunities to create greater value for our clients."

Kurt Landgraf, President and CEO of ETS, stated, "Acquiring Prometric creates a huge opportunity and a strong platform from which we can continue to diversify our revenue base, expand globally and grow profitably through innovation and focused investments.  We are in full agreement with and support Prometric's business strategy and look forward to the growth opportunities, for them and us, which will result from this strong partnership."

"At ETS, as at Prometric, our clients are, and will remain, the number one priority," added Brannick.  "We would like to assure our clients that we'll remain focused on the ongoing management and servicing of their accounts, anticipation of their needs and continued provision of top notch customer service.  We do not expect any disruption of normal business practices."

About Prometric
Prometric is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ETS and the recognized global leader in technology-enabled testing and assessment services. Its comprehensive suite of services, including test development, test delivery and data management capabilities, allows clients to develop and launch global testing programs, as well as accurately measure program results and data. Prometric reliably delivers and administers tests to 450 clients in the academic, professional, government, corporate and information technology markets. It delivers tests flexibly via the Web or by utilizing a robust test center network in 135 countries. For more information, please visit www.prometric.com.