euro adhoc: MatchNet plc / Mergers - Acquisitions - Takeovers / US-Hedge Fund Tiger Technology further invests in MatchNet plc - Stake reaches 25,1 percent (E)

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Los Angeles, December 3rd, 2003 - 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 25,10 percent of MatchNets shares. MatchNet® is very
pleased to see the confidence the fund has into MatchNets further
positive development in the future. Management continues to be open
to further strategical investors.
About MatchNet® plc
MatchNet plc (MHJG: Frankfurt Stock Exchange - Prime Standard) is one
of the largest providers of online dating services worldwide. The
MatchNet network includes AmericanSingles®.com, 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 and Glimpse®.com, a leading online dating service
for relationship-minded gay men and women. MatchNet's network of
websites enjoys a combined membership of over 14 million registered
members worldwide. MatchNet earns its revenue from recurring
membership subscription fees and special events. MatchNet plc was
incorporated in England in 1998. More information on the Company is
available at www.MatchNet.com

Further inquiry note:
Elmar Bob
Tel.: +49 (69) 74 09 37 88
Fax: +49 (69) 74 09 37 87
E-Mail: [email protected]
URL: http://www.MatchNet.com
Tel: +49(0)69 74093788
FAX: +49 (0) 69 74093787
Email: [email protected]

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Emittent: MatchNet plc
          Arndtstrasse  51
          DE-60325 Frankfurt
Tel:      +49(0)69 74093788
FAX:      +49 (0) 69 74093787
Email:    [email protected]
WWW:      Http://www.matchnet.com
ISIN:     US5766601042
WKN:      930129
Indizes:  Classic All Share, Prime All Share, Prime Standard
Börsen:   regulated dealing Frankfurter Wertpapierbörse; free trade

Niedersächsische Börse zu Hannover, Berliner Wertpapierbörse,
Bayerische Börse, Hamburger Wertpapierbörse, Bremer Wertpapierbörse
(BWB), Börse Düsseldorf, Baden-Württembergische Wertpapierbörse
Branche: Online
Sprache: Englisch

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