23.05.2005 – 08:23

MatchNet plc

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Mergers - Acquisitions - Takeovers
Spark Networks announces acquisition of MingleMatch
Quick integration of Websites and subscribers intended

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23.05.2005

BEVERLY HILLS, California, May 23, 2005 - Spark Networks plc, a
leading provider of online personals services, today announced that
it has completed the acquisition of MingleMatch, Inc.
(www.minglematch.com), a company that operates religious, ethnic,
special interest and geographically targeted online singles
communities. MingleMatch already generates revenues through
subscribers of their online services.

MingleMatch’s brands, which include, among others, Black Singles
Connection, Christian Mingle, LDS Mingle, BBW Personals Plus,
Military Singles Connection and Single Parents Mingle, will join
Spark Networks’ roster of online communities led by AmericanSingles®
and JDate®.

This acquisition reflects Spark Networks’ commitment to creating
affinity-focused online personals that provide the highest quality
experience for its members. Singles identify with communities which
revolve around specific needs and interests.

IR Contact
Elmar Bob
Tel.: +49 (69) 74 09 37 88
Fax: +49 (69) 74 09 37 87
E-Mail:  elmar@spark.net
URL: http://www.spark-networks.com

About Spark Networks plc
Spark Networks plc’s Global Depositary Shares trade on the Frankfurt
Stock Exchange (FSE) under the symbol "MHJG". The Spark Networks
portfolio of consumer Web sites includes AmericanSingles.com,
JDate.com, JDate.co.il, MatchNet®.de, MatchNet.co.uk,
MatchNet.com.au, Glimpse.com, SilverSinglesTM.com, CollegeLuv.com,
Date.caTM and FaceLink®.com. The company was formed in England in
1998.

end of announcement                    euro adhoc 23.05.2005 07:45:00 

Further inquiry note:

Elmar Bob
Tel.: +49 (69) 74 09 37 88
Fax: +49 (69) 74 09 37 87
E-Mail: elmar@spark.net
Guido Pickert

Branche: Online
ISIN: US5766601042
WKN: 930129
Index: SDAX, Prime Standard, Classic All Share, Prime All Share
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