02.09.2004 – 08:31

MatchNet plc

euro adhoc: MatchNet plc
Mergers - Acquisitions - Takeovers / Criterion Capital Management Has Taken a 7.4% Equity Stake in MatchNet® (E)

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BEVERLY HILLS, California, September 2, 2004 - MatchNet plc, a
leading provider of online personals, today announced that Criterion
Capital Management, a San Francisco based equity management firm, has
purchased 1,708,450 shares of MatchNet. Based on MatchNet’s
23,197,942 shares outstanding, Capital Group’s share position
represents a 7.4 percent stake in the company.

About MatchNet plc:
MatchNet plc is one of the world’s largest providers of online dating
services. MatchNet is traded on the Frankfurt Exchange under the
symbol "MHJG." The Company’s Global Depository Shares trade under the
symbol "MHNZF". The MatchNet network includes AmericanSingles®.com,
JDate®.com, JDate.co.il, MatchNet.de, MatchNet.co.uk,
MatchNet.com.au, Glimpse.comTM, CollegeLuvTM.com,  Date.caTM, and
FaceLink®.com.  MatchNet was incorporated in England in 1998. More
information is available at www.MatchNet.com

Media and Investors:
Ken Ross
Tel.: +1 (323) 658-3010
E-Mail:  kross@matchnet.com
URL: http://www.MatchNet.com

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 02.09.2004

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, SDAX
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