The document summarizes Wolters Kluwer's resilient financial performance in the first half of 2009. Despite weak market conditions, the company achieved 12% growth in diluted ordinary EPS to €0.70, improved its ordinary EBITA margin by 70 basis points to 18.6%, and increased free cash flow by 38% to €146 million. Revenue grew 7% overall and 2% at constant currencies, with higher margin electronic revenue growing 7% to comprise 52% of total revenue. The company remains on track to meet its full-year guidance and continues investing in new products and platforms to support future growth.