03.03.2004 – 08:33

MatchNet plc

euro adhoc: MatchNet plc
Mergers - Acquisitions - Takeovers / US-Hedge Fund Tiger Technology continues to invest in MatchNet plc - Stake reaches 34,6 percent (E)

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Los Angeles, March 3rd, 2004 - Tiger Technology Management, an
US-american Hedge Fund, further invested within the last weeks in
MatchNet plc (Prime Standard Frankfurt: MHJG) to reach a stake of
currently 34,60 percent of MatchNets shares. MatchNet is very pleased
with this investment and the confidence the fund has into the
companies’ future development.

About MatchNet® plc 
MatchNet plc is one of the world’s largest providers of online dating
services. The MatchNet network includes AmericanSingles®.com,
DateTM.ca, FaceLink®.com, MatchNet.de, MatchNet.co.uk, and
MatchNet.com.au. In addition, the Company operates JDate®.com &
JDate.co.il, the dominant Jewish dating services worldwide;
GlimpseTM.com, an online dating community for relationship-minded gay
men and women; and CollegeLuvTM.com, an online destination for the
college-age demographic.  MatchNet was incorporated in England in
1998. More information is available at www.MatchNet.com.
IR Contact:
Elmar Bob
Tel.: +49 (69) 74 09 37 88
Fax: +49 (69) 74 09 37 87
E-Mail:  elmar@matchnet.com

end of announcement        euro adhoc 03.03.2004

Further inquiry note:

Elmar Bob
Tel.: +49 (69) 74 09 37 88
Fax: +49 (69) 74 09 37 87
E-Mail: elmar@matchnet.com

Branche: Online
ISIN: US5766601042
WKN: 930129
Index: Classic All Share, Prime All Share, Prime Standard
Börsen: Frankfurter Wertpapierbörse / regulated dealing
Niedersächsische Börse zu Hannover / free trade
Berliner Wertpapierbörse / free trade
Bayerische Börse / free trade
Hamburger Wertpapierbörse / free trade
Bremer Wertpapierbörse (BWB) / free trade
Börse Düsseldorf / free trade
Baden-Württembergische Wertpapierbörse / free trade