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EXHIBIT 99
Sapient Completes Acquisition of Human Code
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- August 29, 2000 -- Sapient (NASDAQ: SAPE), today announced
that it has completed the acquisition of Human Code, Inc., a leading developer
of rich media and broadband applications for entertainment and e-learning
companies. The acquisition, which was announced on August 9, 2000, was
consummated by the issuance of 1,503,294 shares of Sapient common stock
(split-adjusted) and the assumption of existing Human Code options. The
transaction will be recorded as a purchase for accounting purposes. "Our work
with Human Code is off to a fast start, and the enthusiasm and commitment of
everyone involved is impressive," said J. Stuart Moore, co-chairman and co-chief
executive officer of Sapient. "Human Code's expertise in producing and
delivering high quality rich-media and broadband content complement our own
capabilities in strategy, creative design, experience modeling, and technology.
We look forward to combining our skills to help our clients succeed."
About Sapient
Founded in 1991, Sapient is a leading creator of New Economy businesses,
providing Internet strategy consulting, sophisticated end-to-end solutions, and
launch support to Global 1000 and startup companies. As Architects for the New
Economy, Sapient has been providing Internet solutions since 1994, and employs
approximately 2,800 people in offices in Cambridge, Mass., the company's
headquarters, as well as Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston,
London, Los Angeles, Milan, New York, San Francisco, San Rafael, Sydney, and
Washington D.C. Sapient is included in the Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index.
More information on Sapient can be found at www.sapient.com.
