VERTICALNET - was war Auslöser für 27% + heute ??? - 500 Beiträge pro Seite

[hugo_1]

VERT hat heute 27 % zugelegt, Volumen war fast 8 Mio.
Es gab heute aber keinerlei News..........was war denn denn diese Steigerung ausgelöst ?

[Sartrader]

Nächste Woche kommen Zahlen, und die werden nach dem heutigen Kursanstieg meines Erachtens Super ausfallen! Vielleicht weiss da einer wieder mehr. Fakt ist auch das Vert zu den Kursen 20-26$ Total unterbewertet war.

MfG
Sartrader

http://www.discountnetz.de

[Pitu]

ppro, arba und cmrc haben alle die erwartungen übertroffen. fehlt nur noch vert.
und jeder möchte dabei sein ...

[Kostolany4]

Am besten von der Peer-Group performen allerdings ARBA und ITWO - ob gerade die bisher
Schwächeren die zukünftigen Gewinner sein werden, bezweifle ich. Ich würde gerne von CMRC
auf ITWO umschichten - was haltet Ihr davon? Dann würde ich am Tag vor den Zahlen verkaufen-
wann ist das?

Der Grund für die heutige Kursstärke könnte das Upgrade von heute sein:

20-Oct-00 First Union Sec upgrade:
from Buy to Strong Buy

19-Oct-00 Raymond James initiated:
at Buy

[Kostolany4]

Sorry, das Upgrade oben bezieht sich auf CMRC - nicht auf VERT. Ich habe sie beide, würde dafür
aber lieber die stärkeren eintauschen. Bei VERT habe ich den Earnings Date selbst gefunden: 24.10.

Wenn es bei VERT aussieht wie bei Ventro, dann gute Nacht. Bei Ventro war der Umsatz stagniert,
der Verlust aber deutlich angewachsen.

Also nochmal meine Bitte: Wer rät mir zu, VERT in ITWO zu tauschen ?

[John Rossi]

Hey 4,
wir befinden uns trotz B2B in einem anderem Segment. Vert ist zeihmlich verprügelt worden. Ich denke, bei einer einigermaßen freundlichen Nasdaq siehst Du dieses Jahr noch Kurse um die 45-50 USD.

Cooler Tag & good night,

Rossi

[erfg]

Das könnte es gewesen sein:

Monday October 23, 9:02 am Eastern Time

Press Release

SOURCE: VerticalNet, Inc.

VerticalNet Forms Strategic Channel Relationship With Dell; DellHost To Distribute
up to 35,000 Microsoft Sponsored VerticalNet(R) Storefronts

HORSHAM, Pa., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- VerticalNet Markets, a strategic business unit of VerticalNet, Inc. (Nasdaq: VERT - news), the Internet`s leading
business-to-business e-commerce enabler, announced today that it has formed a strategic relationship with Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq: DELL - news), to
distribute up to 35,000 VerticalNet® storefronts to DellHost`s dedicated server, high-end shared and e-commerce customers. The initial phase of the program launches
today.

Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq: MSFT - news) will sponsor the initial 12 months for each VerticalNet storefront distributed to qualified DellHost(TM) customers, as a part of
Microsoft`s previously announced strategic alliance with VerticalNet. A storefront is a company Internet marketing platform within an industry-focused VerticalNet
community, which is designed to enable buyers to leave sales leads or purchase a seller`s products or services online.

Small to medium-size business-to-business DellHost customers can sign-up for a prepaid VerticalNet storefront by logging on to DellHost`s Web site located at
www.dellhost.com or by contacting a DellHost representative at 877-335-5467. Current DellHost customers can apply for a storefront online at
www.verticalnet.com/dellhost.

DellHost and VerticalNet have also entered into a marketing agreement, under which, DellHost will be prominently featured within VerticalNet`s VertSolutions Zone, an
online business resource center located in all 57 VerticalNet communities. The two companies will also work together on advertising initiatives, customer marketing,
co-branded links, and other marketing programs.

``We`re pleased to work with a world-class company like Dell,`` said Joseph Galli, president and CEO of VerticalNet. ``Our two companies share many synergies, including
the shared vision to make e-commerce a viable business option for any company. We`re fortunate that via our relationship with Microsoft we`re able to implement programs
of this scale that mitigate the risk and high cost for thousands of companies to bring their business online. This relationship represents another example of how VerticalNet
can scale the distribution of storefronts through strategic alliances.``

``Our goal is to make doing business online easier and more affordable for small and medium-size businesses,`` said Tim Mattox, Vice President and General Manager for
DellHost. ``VerticalNet`s ability to help companies promote their business in a targeted and easily deployable model will be a significant benefit to DellHost customers.``

VerticalNet Markets

VerticalNet Markets is committed to providing value to buyers and suppliers by offering deep vertical relevance and leveraging horizontal scalability. This Unit, comprised of
VerticalNet`s 57 vertical marketplaces as well as VerticalNet`s core horizontal services, will support commerce, content and community in a hosted environment and will
leverage the resources of both VerticalNet Exchanges and VerticalNet Solutions to continually enhance commerce solutions and services.

Gruß Gerd

[Scar]

Das könnte was gewesen sein?

[Pitu]

VerticalNet (VERT) wird mit Hewlett-Packard Company (HWP) zusammen eine B2B Platform für E-Service entwickeln.

[Pitu]

bei island 33,25 $

[Pitu]

34 $

[ercü]

Zahlen heute abend ?.......

[Sartrader]

Wahnsinn, die Zahlen müssen der Hammer sein wenn Vert so steigt. Immer weiter so.

MfG
Sartrader

http://www.discountnetz.de

[Scar]

Meistens fallen doch die Kurse nach Bekanntgabe der Zahlen, weil jeder vorher kauft in der Hoffnung auf gute Zahlen. Danach werden Gewinne realisiert. Außer die Zahlen sind phänomenal!!!

Ich überlege daher schon jetzt auszusteigen!

[take]

24.10. 08:58
VerticalNet in Allianz mit Hewlett-Packard

VerticalNet, ein Betreiber von 57 vertikalen B2B-Communities, und Hewlett-Packard beabsichtigen gewisse Softwareprodukte ineinander zu integrieren, um eine umfassendere Commerce-Lösung zu erhalten und die Flexibilität zu steigern. Das neue Software Packet der beiden Unternehmen, Open Services Marketplace, soll in Beta-Version bereits Ende 2000 verfügbar sein. Die neue Software soll das Eingliedern von neuen Partnerunternehmen in bestehende B2B-Marktplätze erleichtern und das Angebot neuer Services für teilnehmende Unternehmen erleichtern. HP bringt seine e-Speak und Changengine Software, VerticalNet seine Ontology Manager und Intelligent Broker Software in die Partnerschaft ein.

[Sartrader]

@Scar
Glaube mir, ich überlege seit wir bei 40 Euro sind, auszusteigen. Dann wiederum denke ich, wenn die Zahlen Super Ausfallen und das Umfeld stimmt, warum soll es nicht noch viel höher gehen. Wir sind doch schon extrem von alten Höchstständen entfernt, also Luft nach oben ist noch reichlich. Hin und Her macht Taschen leer. In diesem Sinne

Sartrader

http://www.discountnetz.de

[erfg]

@scar

Mit "das könnte es gewesen sein", meinte ich natürlich den plötzlichen Kursanstieg!

Gruß

[Scar]

@startrader
das ist genau das Problem....wenn ich mir nur die Kursziele von SalOppenheim vor ca 2 Monaten sehen 110 Euro!!!!! oder 100 Euro

@erfg
achso, jetzt versteh ich

[OesiStockpicker]

VERT Zahlen::
**********************************************************************************************************************************

VerticalNet Reports Third Quarter Net Revenues of $73.7 Million and a Cash
Loss of $0.20 Per Share; Company Sees Growth in All Sectors

HORSHAM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 24, 2000--VerticalNet, Inc. (Nasdaq:VERT), the
Internet`s leading business-to-business e-commerce enabler, today announced its financial results
for the third quarter ended September 30, 2000. Net revenues increased sequentially by 38 percent
to $73.7 million from $53.6 million in the second quarter. This was a $68.5 million increase over the
same period of the prior year. The Company`s cash loss improved to $0.20 per share from the prior
quarter`s loss of $0.23.

The third quarter is VerticalNet`s first under the leadership of its new President and CEO Joe Galli,
who joined the Company on July 27. "Joe has had a tremendous first quarter and a smooth
transition," said Chairman Mark Walsh. "He has produced an immediate impact across the
organization."

During the third quarter, Galli announced the organization of the Company`s operations into three
strategic business units:

-- VerticalNet Markets enables global B2B e-commerce for small
and medium-sized businesses. It owns and operates 57 vertical
marketplaces and relevant horizontal products and services;

-- VerticalNet Exchange enables trading of electronic components
in open and spot markets; and

-- VerticalNet Solutions enables digital marketplaces for global
2000 customers, consortia and neutral Net market makers.


"This move allows us to better identify, manage, brand and sell VerticalNet`s offerings, gauge
operating performance, tailor our strategies and execute more rapidly," said Galli. "Combined with
our impressive management additions and operating momentum, these changes give us the
firepower to execute very rapidly on our vision to be the leading global B2B e-commerce enabler in
each of our core divisions," said Galli. "VerticalNet has the resources, the talent, the strategy and
the dedication, and we will reach our goal through helping our customers succeed in the 21st
century."

Financial Highlights


For the quarter ended September 30, VerticalNet generated net revenues of $73.7 million,
compared to $53.6 million for the quarter ended June 30. Deferred revenues grew to $57.2 million
from $46.4 million in the prior quarter. Cash and other liquid assets were $144.7 million at
September 30.

"We`ve had another solid quarter and are excited about our progress," commented Executive Vice
President and CFO Gene Godick. "We further strengthened our balance sheet by completing a
$75.0 million securitization of NECX.com accounts receivable. The securitization reduced our
accounts receivable balance and eliminated our need for the previously reported outstanding line of
credit. The securitization enhances our balance sheet with additional liquidity," concluded Godick.

Beginning in 2001, VerticalNet will separately report operating results and performance metrics of
VerticalNet Solutions, currently reported in VerticalNet Markets. Following is a summary of the
financial performance of VerticalNet Markets and VerticalNet Exchange.

VerticalNet Markets


To reflect the Company`s evolution to an enablement model, revenue streams have been redefined
as (a) e-enablement and e-commerce revenues, and (b) advertising and services revenues.
E-enablement and e-commerce revenues include revenues from storefronts, E-Commerce Center
("ECC") placement and transaction fees, asset remarketing, book and software sales, training
classes and website development. Advertising and services revenues include revenues from
sponsorships, career services and education services, as well as revenues from VerticalNet
Solutions.

E-enablement and e-commerce revenues were reported at $17.5 million for the quarter ended
September 30, an increase of $10.0 million over the quarter ended June 30. Advertising and
services revenues were $17.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, as compared to $16.9
million for second quarter. "We are encouraged by the e-enablement and e-commerce revenue
increases. Advertising and services revenues are also encouraging, given the historically slow
nature of advertising in the third quarter combined with a significant reduction in our third quarter
barter revenue to 1 percent of combined net revenues, as compared to 7 percent of combined net
revenues in the second quarter," said Galli.

At September 30, storefronts grew to 13,472 from 8,345 at the end of the second quarter and
storefront customers grew to 11,853 from 6,864 at June 30. E-Commerce Centers totaled 228 at
the end of the third quarter, up from 105 at the end of the second quarter. VerticalNet expects to
define additional metrics for VerticalNet Markets. "We are becoming a measurement- and
metrics-obsessed company," stated Galli. "We plan to refine our metrics to reflect measures closely
correlated with shareholder value."

VerticalNet Exchange


NECX.com, which closed its acquisition of American IC Exchange in July, generated net revenues
of $39.3 million in the third quarter, compared to $29.1 million in the second quarter, a 35 percent
increase. NECX.com generated online net revenues of $2.4 million, or six percent of total third
quarter net exchange revenues.

Operating Results

VerticalNet Markets


VerticalNet Markets` 57 marketplaces have been organized into distinct industry clusters, each with
its own general manager and individual operating objectives and metrics. Additionally, the sales,
marketing and customer service teams have been reorganized and, under their new leaders, have
ramped up to improve the end-to-end marketplace experience of clients and users.

"Execution is the key to VerticalNet Markets` success," said Galli. "A successful marketplace
represents a virtual cycle of clients and users, where the quality of users drives client success and
the quality of our clients drives user satisfaction. We will focus on and measure the primary drivers
of this cycle. Our sales force and our marketing and customer support teams are obsessed with
delivering client and user satisfaction to drive client retention," declared Galli.

Following the quarter close, the Company introduced both new and enhanced products that address
customer evolution to e-commerce and are designed to have direct customer impact, including:

-- Storefront 2.1 - provides transaction capabilities for direct
sales of up to 10 products;

-- Advanced E-Commerce Center - improves functionality and
standardization, including e-commerce-enabled catalogs with up
to 500 SKUs;

-- Custom E-Commerce Center - allows ECC catalog data to be
displayed in both a VerticalNet marketplace and a client`s own
website using the same data management system and content
platform;

-- Distributor Locator Service - enables clients to forward
transactions to their local distributors, resolving customer
channel conflict issues; and

-- My Price - enables identified customers of ECC clients to
utilize negotiated "preferred vendor" price files versus
standard price files through a password protected catalog.


"These next-generation products address customer needs and position VerticalNet to be a leading
e-commerce enabler for small and mid-size companies," stated COO and Co-founder Mike Hagan.
"This new suite of products has the potential to deepen the relationships we have created with
clients over the past several years. Together with our renewed sales and marketing focus, this
broad selection of products will support accelerated growth in VerticalNet Markets."

Another growing area in VerticalNet Markets is the asset remarketing business, including auctions
of electronics equipment and off-lease equipment from financial institutions. VerticalNet is
integrating this business horizontally across the VerticalNet(R) communities.

"We are pleased with the growth potential shown by the asset remarketing business in the third
quarter and we believe that we can be a leader in the markets that we serve. We look forward to
expanding and refining the business within VerticalNet Markets, and intend to leverage it across our
other divisions to add to the VerticalNet value proposition," added Hagan.

VerticalNet Exchange


On September 25, VerticalNet Exchange`s NECX.com began the rollout of its conversion to online
operations with the introduction of a shopping cart feature. Following the introduction,
approximately 15 percent of NECX.com`s net exchange revenues moved online. "The shopping cart
functionality is the first phase of our online exchange capabilities. This quarter we will be launching
the VerticalNet Solutions` trading platform to enhance the user`s experience and the functionality of
the site to meet the needs of the ever-growing electronics marketplace," said Larry Marshall,
president of NECX.com. "In the third quarter we experienced strong global demand for general
integrated circuits, microcontrollers, logic, linear and static RAM. Meanwhile, we continue to
integrate our recent acquisitions and bring NECX.com online. With the integration of AICE`s online
technology and the successful conversion to shopping cart functionality at NECX.com, we expect a
significant increase in revenues generated from online trading in 2001."

VerticalNet Solutions


VerticalNet Solutions, the newest of the three businesses, is already attracting a wide range of
customers and leads from industry consortia, global 2000 enterprises and Net market makers
looking to buy and sell goods and services over public or private markets. Recent wins include
ElastomerSolutions and e-Catalysts. "This has been a very productive quarter," said Zev Laderman,
president of VerticalNet Solutions. "We are pursuing a growing number of opportunities and seeing
significant momentum in this business."

Laderman continued, "What sets us apart from the competition is the breadth of functionality and
technology in the direct goods marketplace and VerticalNet`s experience creating content,
community and commerce in industrial markets. Our early successes give us confidence that
VerticalNet Solutions can grow the business."

Management Team Expansion; Acquisitions


During the quarter, the Company expanded its senior management team to include David Kostman
as President of VerticalNet International; David Hicks as Senior Vice President of Sales for North
America; Patricia Hume as Senior Vice President of Alliances; Nathanael Lentz as Senior Vice
President of Strategy; Todd Pope as Vice President of Sales; and Rory Leyden as Vice President
of Marketing.

Satya Nadella, Microsoft`s vice president of bCentral, was recently appointed to the Board of
Directors in conjunction with the Microsoft relationship announced last January. In addition, Leo J.
Hindery, Jr. will no longer serve on the board.

VerticalNet plans to augment organic growth with selective strategic acquisitions. Having
successfully integrated numerous acquisitions into VerticalNet`s business lines and culture,
VerticalNet will continue to view acquisitions as another tool for strategic positioning and growth.
"We continue to see a number of attractive merger and acquisition opportunities in the
marketplace," said Hagan. "However, these opportunities are carefully screened for strategic fit,
with a watchful eye on our path to profitability."

"After my first quarter with VerticalNet, I`ve come away even more excited about the opportunities
than when I accepted the job," said Galli. "Execution is the key to our success. We will continue to
focus on defining the structure to drive execution and excellence, and to develop and report metrics
that track our pursuit of operational excellence," concluded Galli.

About VerticalNet, Inc.


VerticalNet, Inc. (www.verticalnet.com) provides end-to-end e-commerce solutions targeted at
distinct business segments through three strategic business units: VerticalNet Markets includes 57
industry-specific digital marketplaces designed as online vertical trading communities and provides
hosted e-commerce and community capabilities for corporate divisions and mid-size businesses;
VerticalNet Exchange focuses on direct material open and spot markets; and VerticalNet Solutions
builds digital marketplaces for global 2000 customers, consortia and neutral Net market makers.
VerticalNet International leverages the Company`s three strategic business units to create global
Internet B2B marketplaces, offering products and services internationally and partnering with
companies that have strong local presence and domain expertise.

This announcement contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties,
including statements relating to (i) the expectation that VerticalNet`s organization of its three
business units will allow VerticalNet to better identify, manage, brand and sell its offerings, gauge
its operating performance, tailor its strategies and execute more rapidly; (ii) whether VerticalNet`s
organizational changes, combined with its recent management additions and operating momentum,
will enable VerticalNet to execute very rapidly on its vision to be the leading global B2B
e-commerce enabler in each of its core segments; (iii) whether VerticalNet can reach its goal of
becoming the leading global B2B e-commerce enabler; (iv) VerticalNet`s intention of reporting
separate operating results and financial metrics in 2001 for its VerticalNet Solutions business unit;
(v) whether the reorganization of VerticalNet`s sales and marketing teams and introduction of new
and enhanced products will further enhance the productivity of VerticalNet`s sales force; (vi)
VerticalNet`s plan to refine its metrics to reflect measures closely correlated with shareholder
value; (vii) VerticalNet`s ability to focus on and measure the factors that drive successful
marketplaces, to deliver client and user satisfaction and ultimately to retain clients; (viii)
VerticalNet`s goal to be the leading e-commerce enabler for small and mid-size companies; (ix)
whether VerticalNet`s suite of products has the potential to deepen client relationships; (x) the
expectation that VerticalNet`s broad selection of products and renewed sales and marketing focus
will support accelerated growth in VerticalNet Markets; (xi) the belief that VerticalNet can be a
leader in the asset remarketing business in the markets it serves; (xii) VerticalNet`s goal of
expanding and refining its asset remarketing business within VerticalNet Markets and its intention
to leverage it across its other divisions to add to VerticalNet`s value proposition; (xiii) the
expectation that VerticalNet Exchange will launch the VerticalNet Solutions` trading platform and
thereby enhance the user experience and the functionality of the NECX.com site to meet the needs
of the electronics marketplace; (xiv) VerticalNet`s ability to continue integrating recent and future
acquisitions successfully; (xv) the expectation of a significant increase in VerticalNet Exchange`s
revenues derived from online trading in 2001; (xvi) VerticalNet Solutions` ability to grow its
business; (xvii) VerticalNet`s plan to augment its organic growth with selective strategic
acquisitions; (xviii) VerticalNet`s goal of profitability; (xix) VerticalNet`s ability to focus on defining
its structure to drive execution and excellence, and to develop and report metrics that track its
pursuit of operational excellence, and (xx) statements that are preceded by, followed by or include
the words "believes," "plans," "intends," "expects," "anticipates," or similar expressions. For such
statements, VerticalNet claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements
contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ
materially from the results predicted, and reported results should not be considered as an indication
of future performance. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the
forward-looking statements include, among other things, risks associated with an acquisition
strategy, general economic and market conditions, volatility in VerticalNet`s stock price,
VerticalNet`s limited operating history, the early stage of the Web as an advertising and commerce
medium, dependence on VerticalNet`s relationships with Microsoft and other strategic and joint
venture partners, foreign government regulations, including regulations relating to the Internet, rapid
technological and market changes, VerticalNet`s reliance on the NECX.com business and the
volatility inherent in the supply and demand imbalances that currently exist in the electronic
component and hardware market, and VerticalNet`s dependence on advertising revenues and on
third parties for technology, content and distribution, as well as those factors set forth in
VerticalNet`s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 1999 and its
quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2000, both of which have been filed
with the SEC. VerticalNet assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any of the
forward-looking statements that may be in the release.

VerticalNet and NECX.com are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of Vert Tech LLC in the
United States and/or other countries.

VerticalNet, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands except per share amounts)

Three months ended Nine months ended
September 30, September 30,
2000 1999 2000 1999
---- ---- ---- ----

Revenues
Exchange sales
transactions $ 229,502 $ - $ 496,770 $ -
Cost of exchange
sales transactions 190,224 - 413,791 -
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net exchange
revenues 39,278 - 82,979 -

E-enablement,
e-commerce,
advertising and
services revenues 34,455 5,182 71,763 10,667
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Combined net
revenues 73,733 5,182 154,742 10,667

Costs and Expenses
Editorial and
operational 15,771 2,553 28,801 5,438
Product development 9,259 2,225 22,100 4,920
Sales and marketing 38,170 7,924 93,770 17,101
General and
administrative 28,641 3,084 60,086 6,434
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Operating loss,
excluding non-cash
expenses and other
nonrecurring items (18,108) (10,604) (50,015) (23,226)

Other income 379 469 1,286 1,332
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------

Net loss, excluding
non-cash expenses
and other
nonrecurring items (17,729) (10,135) (48,729) (21,894)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------

Amortization of
goodwill and other
intangible assets,
net (53,660) (2,092) (124,511) (2,702)
In-process research
& development
charge (1) - (13,600) (10,000) (13,600)
Net gain on
investment (2) - - 79,875 -
Conversion payment
to debt holders (3) - - (11,207) -
Other non-cash
expenses (4) (3,103) - (3,526) -
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------

Net loss (74,492) (25,827) (118,098) (38,196)

Preferred stock
dividends (1,522) - (2,972) -
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------

Loss attributable
to common
shareholders $ (76,014) $ (25,827) $(121,070) $ (38,196)
========== ========== ========== ==========

Pro forma net loss
per share,
excluding non-cash
expenses, other
nonrecurring items
and preferred
stock dividends (5) $ (0.20) $ (0.15) $ (0.60) $ (0.34)
========== ========== ========== ==========

Weighted average
shares used in
computing pro
forma net loss per
share excluding
non-cash expenses
and other
nonrecurring
items (5) 86,616 69,243 81,508 64,898
========== ========== ========== ==========

(1) The in-process research and development charges resulting from the
Isadra and Tradeum transactions are based on independent valuations
and represent the valuation of projects that had not yet reached
technological feasibility and for which the technology had no
alternative future use.

(2) The net gain on investment represents the gross gain resulting
from the Company`s receipt of publicly traded stock when the issuer
acquired the Company`s shares of a privately held company in a merger
and the subsequent realized loss when the Company sold some of that
stock.

(3) This change represents a conversion inducement payment made to
certain holders of the Company`s convertible debt upon conversion of
approximately $93.3 million in debt into 4,664,750 shares of the
Company`s common stock in April 2000.

(4) Primarily amortization of stock compensation and warrants.

(5) Net loss per share for the period ended September 30, 1999 is
reflected on a pro forma basis where the shares used to determine the
per share loss were computed using the weighted average number of
shares of common stock outstanding, including common equivalent shares
from the convertible preferred shares which were converted into common
shares upon the completion of the Company`s IPO on February 17, 1999.

Pro forma EPS is not intended to reflect our actual net loss per share
as determined under generally accepted accounting principles and
reported in our periodic quarterly and annual filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

(More tables to follow)

VerticalNet, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)

September 30, December 31,
2000 1999
---- ----
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and marketable securities $ 124,508 $ 58,385
Accounts receivable 50,133 45,776
Inventory 22,023 5,510
Prepaid expenses and other assets 43,568 5,964
----------- -----------
Total current assets 240,232 115,635

Property and equipment, net 48,998 13,148

Investments - long term 81,264 16,885

Other assets 54,225 17,312

Goodwill and other intangibles 658,968 177,924

----------- -----------
Total assets $ 1,083,687 $ 340,904
=========== ===========
Liabilities and Shareholders`
Equity
Current Liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt $ 4,908 $ 1,372
Accounts payable and
accrued expenses 45,937 34,617
Deferred revenues 57,181 9,768
----------- -----------
Total current liabilities 108,026 45,757

Long-term obligations and
convertible debt 75,425 116,750

Shareholders` equity 900,236 178,397

----------- -----------
Total liabilities and
shareholders` equity $ 1,083,687 $ 340,904
=========== ===========


CONTACT: VerticalNet, Inc.
Muriel Lange, Director of Investor Relations
215/315-3367
[e-mail]

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[megalomaniac]

It is
expected to post 29 cents per share loss, according to the consensus of
analysts polled by First Call. On Sept.26, the company said it was
comfortable with expectations.



Wenn das kein Hammer ist....!!!!

9 cents über den Erwartungen.

meGA

[OesiStockpicker]

trotzdem ist vert bei 32,4 ausserbörslich!

[megalomaniac]

@Oesi


Warte mal die Eröffnung Morgen ab....


meGA