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Verticalnet nachbörslich in USA um 16% gestiegen.
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Mit dem Heutigen Tag steht fest das Vert das erste B2B Unternehmen sein wird was in 2002 schwarze Zahlen schreibt!!



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Das Softwareunternehmen Vertical Net hat im vergangenen Quartal einen Umsatz von 31,8 Mio. Dollar erwirtschaftet. Dies sind ca. 3 Mio. weniger, als im Vorjahreszeitraum.


Gleichzeitig veröffentlichte Vertical Net einen Verlust von 8 Mio. Dollar, was wiederum ein deutlicher Rückgang im Vergleich zum Vorjahresquartal ist. Damals fiel ein Minus von 29,9 Mio. Dollar an. Analysten hatten mit einem Minus von ca. 12 Mio. Dollar gerechnet, womit die Prognosen geschlagen werden konnten.


Für das kommende Quartal erwartet das Management einen Umsatz von 24-26 Mio. Dollar und einen Gewinn von einem bis zwei Cents je Aktie.

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Hier sind die Zahlen!!! Verticalnet Reports Third Quarter Financial Results Meets Third Quarter Pro Forma EPS Projections; Revenues in Line with Expectations

Company Expects to Achieve Positive Pro Forma Earnings in Fourth Quarter
HORSHAM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2001--Verticalnet, Inc. (Nasdaq:VERT) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2001, and reiterated its intent to achieve pro forma earnings in the fourth quarter of 2001.

Revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2001 were $31.8 million, compared to revenues of $34.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2000. Verticalnet`s pro forma loss was $8.0 million, or $(0.08) per share, compared to $29.9 million, or $(0.35) per share, reported for the quarter ended September 30, 2000. Pro forma amounts exclude non-cash expenses, other nonrecurring items, and preferred stock dividends. At September 30, 2001, cash and marketable securities was $52.9 million and deferred revenues were $53.5 million.

"We have achieved our financial targets for the third quarter despite a challenging economic and business environment, and we are pleased to confirm that we expect to achieve pro forma earnings in the fourth quarter," said Verticalnet`s President and CEO Mike Hagan. "Although global uncertainty and the ripple effects of this downturn have impacted the technology environment, it has also put a spotlight on the strategic, cost-effective sourcing management solutions that we offer, further reinforcing our expectation of stronger adoption rates."

Verticalnet`s enterprise software business was supported by the recent launch of its next generation Verticalnet eXtended Enterprise Management (XEM) applications, including Verticalnet XEM Spend Analysis. These applications enable enterprises to leverage consolidated spend across diverse business and manufacturing units, improve collaboration between groups through enterprise-wide data visibility, and increase purchasing efficiencies by targeting and enabling savings opportunities. In addition, Verticalnet launched Version 3.1 of its XEM Negotiation Suite, which incorporates technology currently powering Converge`s core trading exchange and services business. Verticalnet believes that marketplace adoption of its enterprise software applications will be a key factor in its ability to maintain positive pro forma earnings in 2002.

In conjunction with its transition to an enterprise software provider, Verticalnet has significantly reduced its cost structure. Quarterly expenses have been reduced from approximately $69 million for the fourth quarter of 2000 to less than $24 million for the fourth quarter of 2001, resulting in expected annualized cost savings of approximately $180 million. Savings are attributable in part to the Company`s rigorous cost-cutting initiatives that have included workforce reductions, increased outsourcing efforts within the SMB group, implementation of strict cost controls, and vendor and office consolidations.

For the quarter ended September 30, 2001, Verticalnet incurred $233.6 million in non-cash expenses, nonrecurring items and preferred stock dividends, resulting in a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $241.6 million, or $(2.46) per share, compared to $76.0 million, or $(0.88) per share, that was reported for the quarter ended September 30, 2000.

The third quarter charges, which are related to the Company`s cost-cutting initiatives and Converge`s strategic realignment, are broken out as follows: restructuring and asset impairment charges were $15.0 million; amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets was $19.0 million; and investment write-downs were $197.8 million. Verticalnet`s investment write-down was composed primarily of a $195.4 million impairment of its investment in Converge, which has resulted in the asset being valued at $19.6 million at September 30, 2001.

David Kostman, Verticalnet`s COO and CFO, said, "I am pleased that our efforts to better align our operations around the highest growth opportunities, coupled with our aggressive cost reduction measures have enabled us stay on track with our financial objectives. To the extent that we continue to see tough economic conditions, we will maintain our focus on the bottom line and continue to adjust our cost structure accordingly."

Verticalnet`s forward-looking guidance, which reflects the previously announced restructured software agreement with Converge and may be impacted by various economic and other factors, is as follows:

Verticalnet expects total revenues for the fourth quarter to be in the range of $24 to $26 million, and total revenues for the full year to be in the range of $125 to $127 million.

For the fourth quarter, the Company expects pro forma earnings in the range of $1 to $2 million, or $0.01 to $0.02 per share, and a pro forma loss for the full year of $58 to $59 million, or $(0.60) to $(0.61) per share.

Comparative financial information included in this release and in the attached financial statements reflects the results of Verticalnet`s Exchanges division ("NECX"), which was sold to Converge on January 31, 2001, as a discontinued operation.

Verticalnet management will be hosting a live conference call and webcast at 5 p.m. EDT today. Participants can access the call by dialing [phone]. International callers should dial [phone]. The webcast can be accessed via the Company`s website at www.verticalnet.com.

Please see the Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information below for important information regarding the forward-looking statements made in this press release. 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 fourth quarter 2001 financial results as well as statements relating to: (1) expected expense savings from reductions in the Company`s cost structure, (2) expected impact of the amended Converge contract on future revenues, cash flows and operating margins, (3) Verticalnet`s goals of achieving pro forma earnings in the fourth quarter of 2001, and (4) 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, marketplace adoption of Verticalnet`s enterprise software products, 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 25, 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.

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

Three months ended Nine months ended
September 30, September 30,
2001 2000 2001 2000
---- ---- ---- ----

Revenues $ 31,755 $ 34,455 $ 101,498 $ 71,763
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Costs and Expenses
Editorial and
operational 7,214 15,771 33,564 28,737
Product development 7,535 9,259 24,135 22,433
Sales and marketing 11,163 20,914 58,759 54,814
General and
administrative 11,842 18,073 44,026 35,274
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Operating loss (5,999) (29,562) (58,986) (69,495)

Other income
(expense),
excluding non-cash
expenses and other
nonrecurring items (2,007) (384) (1,032) 417
--------- --------- --------- ---------

Pro forma loss,
which excludes
non-cash expenses
and other
nonrecurring items (8,006) (29,946) (60,018) (69,078)
--------- --------- --------- ---------

Discontinued
operations (1) - 68 (3,903) (7,469)
Restructuring and
asset impairment
charges (2) (15,029) - (241,373) -
In-process research
and development
charge (3) - - - (10,000)
Conversion payment
to debt holders (4) - - - (11,207)
Amortization of
stock compensation - (1,470) - (1,470)
Other income
(expense) non-cash
charges (5) (197,774) (1,000) (220,746) 78,875
Amortization of
goodwill and other
intangible assets,
net (18,973) (42,144) (108,109) (97,749)
--------- --------- --------- ---------

Net loss (239,782) (74,492) (634,149) (118,098)

Preferred stock
dividends (1,867) (1,522) (5,528) (2,972)
--------- --------- --------- ---------

Loss attributable
to common
shareholders $(241,649) $ (76,014) $(639,677) $(121,070)
========= ========= ========= =========
Pro forma loss per
share, which
excludes non-cash
expenses, other
nonrecurring items
and preferred
stock dividends (6) $ (0.08) $ (0.35) $ (0.62) $ (0.85)

Weighted average
shares used in
computing pro
forma loss per
share which
excludes non-cash
expenses, other
nonrecurring items
and preferred
stock dividends 98,131 86,616 96,201 81,508

(1) Additional loss recorded on disposal of NECX, which was completed
in January 2001 and NECX gains (losses) from operations during the
prior year periods.

(2) The restructuring and asset impairment charges include non-cash
asset impairments of approximately $8.6 million and $222.6 million
for the three and the nine months ended September 30, 2001,
respectively, as well as cash charges relating to employee
terminations and facility closures.

(3) The in-process research and development charge resulting from the
Tradeum acquisition was based on an independent valuation and
represents the valuation of projects that had not yet reached
technological feasibility and for which the technology had no
alternative future use.

(4) This charge 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.

(5) The other income (expense) non-cash charges include a net gain
(loss) on investments and write-downs related to our cost method
and equity method investments. For the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2001, approximately $195.4 million is attributable
to the impairment of our investment in Converge.

(6) Pro forma loss per share, which excludes non-cash expenses, other
nonrecurring items and preferred stock dividends, is not intended
to reflect our actual 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. Actual net loss per common share is $2.46 and $0.88
for the three months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000,
respectively, and $6.65 and $1.49 for the nine months ended
September 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively.



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

Sept. 30, Dec. 31,
2001 2000
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Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and marketable securities $ 52,942 $145,152
Accounts receivable 3,438 31,932
Prepaid expenses and other
assets 13,476 37,264
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Total current assets 69,856 214,348

Property and equipment, net 20,287 32,398

Net assets held for disposal -- 215,000

Investments - long term 785 22,861

Other assets 44,488 50,336

Goodwill and other intangibles,
net 99,941 388,341
--------- ---------
Total assets $235,357 $923,284
========= =========


Liabilities and Shareholders`
Equity
Current Liabilities:
Current portion of long-term
obligations (1) $ 15,594 $ 1,597
Accounts payable and accrued
expenses 27,535 78,072
Deferred revenues 53,529 57,323
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Total current liabilities 96,658 136,992

Long-term obligations and
convertible debt (1) 23,145 45,287

Minority interest (2) -- 40,843

Shareholders` equity and
redeemable preferred
stock (3) 115,554 700,162
--------- ---------
Total liabilities,
minority interest,
shareholders` equity
and redeemable
preferred stock $235,357 $923,284
========= =========

(1) Included in the current portion of long-term obligations balance
at September 30, 2001 is the put/call obligation for the remaining
interest in Verticalnet Europe. This balance was reclassed from
long-term obligations where it was classified in prior quarters.

(2) Minority interest at December 31, 2000 resulted from our
consolidation of Verticalnet Europe due to our increased
ownership. Verticalnet Europe is treated as a wholly owned
subsidiary starting in January 2001.

(3) Includes $100.3 million and $94.8 million as of September 30, 2001
and December 31, 2000, respectively, of Series A 6.00% convertible
redeemable preferred stock which is classified as temporary equity
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in our
periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



CONTACT: Verticalnet, Inc.
Investor Relations
Marisa Zielinski, Manager, Investor Relations
215/315-3367
[e-mail]
or
Media Relations
Nyssa Tussing, Vice President, Corporate Communications
215/315-3710
[e-mail]







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