Schaut Euch doch mal VERTICALNET in Amerika an!! - 500 Beiträge pro Seite

[FirstDayTrader]

Schön, gelle!!

FDT


P.S.:Würde sagen die haben noch ein riesen Aufholpotential!!!

[Stecker]

Also doch keine Mülleimerfirma!
DAS NENNT MAN COMEBACK !!!!!!

[Mahuk]

Ein schöner Tag !!!! Bringt mir aber erst was, wenn dieser Anstieg noch mindestens 50 X passiert.
Habe keine Hoffnung auf meinen Einstand, aber jeder Cent mehr reduziert meinen erheblichen Verlust. Viel Glück an die anderen Geschädigten und an die, die vielleicht mit Vertical noch viel Geld verdienen können.

[Stecker]

Jetzt geht´s erst richtig los!!
Schaut mal nach Amerika
MIR WIRD SCHWINDELIG

[Plotin]

kennt denn jemand einen grund?????
die kooperation mit 24/7 (einer anderen Firma mit dicken miesen) kann`s ja wohl nicht sein.

wenn die daten von yahoo.com (schulden, cash, quartalsverluste) stimmen, kann es nur eine frage kurzer zeit sein, bis vert pleite ist.

[EnBay]

hi all,

bin ebenfalls vor viel zu langer zeit in vert. reingegangen jetzt mach ich meinen backkauf um stückweise den verlust in grenzen zu halten. Falls Vert. Zahlungsunfähigkeit anmelden sollte (bezweilfe ich) kanns auch nicht mehr als eine kurshalbierung auf dem nivau geben. Und wenn sie mit ihrer plattform dann doch aufgekauft werden sollte (was in dem Fall das nächstliegende ist) oder gar eine Wiederaufnahme der Zahlungen gelingen sollte (ist übrigens nicht selten der Fall) so wäre eine Kursexplosion in ungeahnte Höhe nicht auszuschließen. Aber ich möchte nicht den Teufel an die Wand malen komme was wolle ich bleib drin....

[TomTrader]

8:07AM VerticalNet (VERT) 0.69: Company expects to meet or exceed its previous Q3revenue and pro forma loss per share guidance, resulting primarily from the successful implementation of its cost-cutting initiatives.

[TomTrader]

Was für ein Rebound in den letzten 2 Wochen, Wahnsinn (von einem zugegebenermaßen grottentiefen Niveau). Aktuell bei 1$ (+45%). Vom Tief bei 0,32$ sinds schon über 210%.

[boerseaugsburg]

Verticalnet Announces Preliminary Third Quarter Results: Expects to Meet or Exceed 3rd Quarter Pro Forma EPS Projections, Revenues in Line with Expectations 10/10/2001

Aggressive Cost Cutting Measures Contribute to Improved Results
Converge Software Agreement Restructured

HORSHAM, PA – October 10, 2001 – Verticalnet, Inc. (Nasdaq: VERT) today announced that it expects to meet or exceed its previous third quarter revenue and pro forma loss per share guidance, resulting primarily from the successful implementation of its cost-cutting initiatives. The Company also announced that it has amended its software licensing agreement with Converge due to Converge’s recent strategic restructuring.

Management expects revenues for the third quarter ended September 30, 2001 to be in line with previously issued guidance at $31 to $32 million. Pro forma loss for the third quarter is expected to be $(0.07) to $(0.09) per share, compared to previous guidance of $(0.08) to $(0.10) per share. Pro forma amounts exclude non-cash expenses, other nonrecurring items and preferred stock dividends. As of September 30, 2001, the Company had approximately $53 million in cash and marketable securities.

"We are pleased with the progress we’ve made by implementing rigorous cost controls and other measures designed to substantially reduce our overall cost structure," noted Verticalnet COO David Kostman. "We continue to explore every opportunity to generate increased efficiencies in our operations, and look forward to seeing further momentum as a result."

Verticalnet also confirmed that it would continue to power Converge’s core trading and exchange services business under an amended software agreement. The amended contract revises the term of the software license granted to Converge and reduces the level of professional services to be provided by Verticalnet.

Under the amended contract, Verticalnet expects to receive $22.0 million over the next seven months for the software license and an additional $4.5 million over the next eighteen months for maintenance and support. The total payments of $26.5 million and the approximate $15.0 million in deferred revenues (as of September 30, 2001) from the original contract will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the amended contract, which expires on March 31, 2003. As of September 30, 2001, Verticalnet had received approximately $39 million under the original three-year, $108 million contract signed in January 2001.

"Verticalnet`s commitment to Converge has been tremendous," said Bob Lewis, CEO of Converge, Inc. Verticalnet`s technology has added significant functionality to Converge trading solutions, helping us fulfill our mission to enable purchasers and sellers to connect easily and negotiate mutually beneficial terms. Our customers and founders are very pleased with the performance and functionality of our trading platform, and we look forward to our continued relationship with Verticalnet."

"In today`s economy, it`s imperative that companies find new and more efficient ways to sell and source. We`ve been impressed with the increased value Verticalnet`s trading software has delivered so far," said Ed Pensel, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Management, Compaq Computer Corporation. "We share with the Converge founding community a belief in the vast potential to be realized through sustainable procurement efficiencies, standardized business practices and substantially lower information technology costs with such solutions."

Verticalnet President and CEO Mike Hagan commented: "As the largest shareholder in Converge, we’re excited that our technology will continue to power their core trading services and exchange business that founding members such as HP and Compaq use frequently in the course of their business. Additionally, the restructured agreement allows us to focus our development resources on current strategic initiatives, which will help us control our costs and enhance our long-term financial prospects."

Verticalnet EVP and CFO Gene S. Godick noted that the amendments to the agreement are expected to be accretive to the Company’s operating margins. "In the near-term, we expect to see improved margins and accelerated cash flows over the next three quarters as a result of the amended agreement."

Due to Converge’s strategic restructuring and current market conditions, Verticalnet will write down its $215 million equity investment in the privately held company, resulting in a third quarter non-cash charge of approximately $175 to $200 million, or $1.75 to $2.00 per share, to properly reflect the investment’s current fair value.

Additional information and the detailed financial results from the quarter will be announced on October 25, 2001 after the market close. The live conference call can be accessed by dialing, toll-free, [phone]. International callers should dial [phone]. A webcast of the conference call will also be available on Verticalnet’s website at www.verticalnet.com.

A digital recording of the call will be available two hours after the call by dialing, toll-free, [phone]. International callers should dial [phone]. All callers should refer to the conference ID number of 1978354 for the replay, which will be available for one week following the call.

About Verticalnet, Inc.
Verticalnet, Inc. (Nasdaq: VERT) develops enterprise software solutions that provide unmatched visibility into critical data across extended networks. These solutions enable organizations to build stronger, more dynamic relationships and achieve excellence in planning, decision-making, and execution across the extended value chain. Additionally, the Verticalnet Small/Medium Business Group (SMB) continues to be the leader in e-commerce enablement, with marketplace solutions that connect buyers and suppliers online through its 59 industry-specific marketplaces. For more information about Verticalnet, please visit www.verticalnet.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This announcement contains forward-looking information that involves risks and uncertainties. Such information includes statements about Verticalnet’s expected third quarter 2001 financial results as well as statements relating to: (1) expected expense savings from cost cutting initiatives, (2) expected impact of the amended Converge contract on revenues, cash flows and operating margins over the next three to six quarters, and (3) 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, general economic and market conditions, the slowing spending environment for IT sales, volatility in Verticalnet’s stock price, the dependence on Verticalnet’s relationship with Converge, rapid technological and market changes, as well as those factors set forth in Verticalnet’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2000, and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2001, both of which have been filed with the SEC. Verticalnet is making these statements as of October 10, 2001 and assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any of the forward-looking information in this announcement.

Verticalnet is a registered trademark and/or trademark of Vert Tech LLC in the United States and/or other countries.

[TomTrader]

Verkaufen wenns am schönsten ist? Wohl eher ja!

Hier ein paar Kommentare (auch wenn man Analysten eher nicht trauen sollte):

"Ian Toll, an analyst with Credit Suisse First Boston, said of Verticalnet`s new earnings forecast, ``In this environment, people`s expectations were so low in terms of what was achievable in the third quarter. So I think it came as a surprise to a lot of people that they were able to pull the rabbit out of the hat.``

"George Santana, an analyst with Wedbush Morgan Securities, said, ``They really need to go out and sign up some really credible major customers ... rather than just one or two.``