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EXHIBIT 99.2
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IMS HEALTH INCORPORATED
200 NYALA FARMS, WESTPORT, CT 06880
[ ], 2000
TO ALL IMS HEALTH STOCKHOLDERS:
On July 18, 2000, the Board of Directors of IMS Health Incorporated ("IMS
HEALTH") declared a dividend of all of the shares of Synavant Inc. ("Synavant")
in order to achieve the spin-off of Synavant as a separate, independently traded
public company.
If you are a stockholder of IMS HEALTH as of the close of business on
July 28, 2000, the record date for the dividend, stock certificates representing
your shares in Synavant will be mailed to you automatically on or about [ ],
2000. For every 20 shares of IMS HEALTH that you hold as of the close of
business on this date, you will receive one share of Synavant. The IMS HEALTH
certificates you currently hold will continue to represent your investment in
IMS HEALTH.
Shares of Synavant will trade "regular way" on the Nasdaq National Market
beginning [ ], 2000. The symbol for Synavant will be "[XXX]". Shares of IMS
HEALTH will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol
"RX".
Detailed information on Synavant and the spin-off plan is contained in the
accompanying document, which we suggest that you read for information purposes.
The Board believes the spin-off will allow each company to focus on single
industry markets, tailor unique business strategies, capital structures and
investments designed to meet customer needs, while enhancing speed and
competitiveness thus creating shareholder value.
Sincerely,
Victoria R. Fash
President and
Chief Executive Officer
IMS Health Incorporated
