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                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549



                                   FORM 8-K



               CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF
                      THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


     DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED):  February 11, 2000
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                                    VerticalNet, Inc.
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                      (Exact name of registrant specified in Charter)

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   Pennsylvania                       000-25269                   23-2815834
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   (State or other                    (Commission                (IRS Employee
   jurisdiction of                    File Number)             Identification No.)
   incorporation


       700 Dresher Road
         Horsham, PA                                                  19044
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          REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE, INCLUDING AREA CODE:  215-328-6100

        (Former name and former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5.  OTHER EVENTS
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(a)  On February 1, 2000, the Registrant issued a press release announcing the
formation of VerticalNet Europe, a joint venture with British
Telecommunications, plc and Internet Capital Group. The Registrant announced
that it will be the majority shareholder in the joint venture and that such
venture will be funded with $227 million in cash and assets from the three
partners. Also, the Registrant announced the formation of VerticalNet UK Ltd. as
part of such joint venture. A copy of the press release is filed herewith as an
Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

(b)  On January 20, 2000, the Registrant issued a press release announcing that
it had entered into a strategic alliance with Microsoft Corp. to deliver
business to business e-commerce services and content to customers. The
Registrant announced that Microsoft will provide it with distirbution and
marketing support in addition to making an investment of $100 million in the
Registrant. The Registrant announced that it had agreed to adopt Microsoft
technologies as the underlying platforms that support its trade communities. A
copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated
herein by reference.

(c)  On January 17, 2000, the Registrant issued a press release announcing plans
to form a Japanese joint venture between the Registrant and Softbank Commerce
Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Softbank Corporation. A copy of the press
release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.3 and incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 7.  EXHIBITS.
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         (c)   Exhibits.
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               Exhibit No.  Description of Document
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               99.1         Press Release dated February 1, 2000
               99.2         Press Release dated January 20, 2000
               99.3         Press Release dated January 17, 2000

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                                 SIGNATURE
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     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


                                     VERTICALNET, INC.



Date:  February 11, 2000      By:  /s/ Gene S. Godick
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                                  Gene S. Godick
                                  Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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                                 EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT NO.    DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
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99.1           Press Release dated February 1, 2000
99.2           Press Release dated January 20, 2000
99.3           Press Release dated January 17, 2000

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                                                                    EXHIBIT 99.1


VERTICALNET, INC. TO LAUNCH EUROPEAN JOINT VENTURE WITH BRITISH
TELECOMMUNICATIONS, PLC AND INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP

  HORSHAM, Penn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 1, 2000--VerticalNet, Inc. (NASDAQ:
VERT), the Internet's leading portfolio of business-to-business trading
communities, announced today the formation of VerticalNet(R) Europe, a joint
venture with global communications company British Telecommunications, plc
("BT") (NYSE: BTY) and Internet Capital Group (NASDAQ: ICGE). VerticalNet, Inc.
will be a majority shareholder in the joint venture. VerticalNet Europe is
funded with $227 million in cash and assets from the three partners. The
combined cash contribution of $107 million in financing is one of the largest
ever raised for a business-to-business Internet company.

  In addition to the formation of this European joint venture, VerticalNet
Europe and BT have agreed immediately to create VerticalNet UK Ltd. as part of
the joint venture. VerticalNet UK will be co-branded by VerticalNet and BT.

  "The rollout of international operations is a tremendous milestone for the
Company," said VerticalNet President and CEO Mark Walsh. "With VerticalNet
Europe we are entering into the Internet's next hypergrowth market. Partnering
with BT and Internet Capital will allow us to exploit this opportunity very
rapidly, as our simultaneous creation of VerticalNet UK demonstrates.

  "BT's considerable presence, reach and alliances within Europe along with
Internet Capital's network of partner companies and industry expertise form a
solid combination with VerticalNet's know-how and business-to-business trading
communities. Establishing strong regional positions with global distribution
channels will offer the most effective end-to-end e-commerce services for our
members," Walsh said.

  "This initiative is a powerful and important boost for the European B2B
market," said Walter Buckley, President and CEO of Internet Capital Group.
"Internet Capital is committed to providing the operational and strategic
support necessary to build its partner companies on a global basis. We're
excited to be able to support VerticalNet's European expansion."


eBusiness Comes to Europe

  As a result of the joint venture, European companies will benefit from
tightly-focused online trade communities where they can obtain news and
information about their industry, communicate with other companies in the sector
and engage in e-commerce and auction activities.
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  Within each distinct UK VerticalNet Web site, businesses can meet, seek and
exchange information, ideas, products and services. The sites will contain
tailored editorial content including white papers written by key sector
personalities, news updates, product information, classified advertisements and
job listings.

  "This joint venture with VerticalNet is part of our strategy of working with
winning companies to bring the best Internet ideas and proven applications to
our customers. The formation of VerticalNet Europe will enable thousands of
businesses throughout Europe to reap immediate eBusiness benefits," said Ben
Andradi, managing director of BT Internet and eBusiness. "The sheer variety of
information, communication and trading opportunities will make the concept of
trading communities virtually impossible to ignore." And with global business-
to-business e-commerce predicted to be worth $1.3 trillion by 2002 it is vital
that we provide European businesses with the right tools to get involved."

  Mario Shaffer, VerticalNet Vice President of Business Development and
International, was named acting CEO of VerticalNet Europe. "We are actively
seeking employees, partners, and acquisitions for the joint venture to enable us
to expand quickly," Shaffer said.

About British Telecommunications, plc

  British Telecommunications plc (BT) is one of the world's leading providers of
telecommunications services. With a market capitalisation in excess of (pound)80
billion, it is one of the largest private sector companies in Europe. Its
principal activity is the supply of local, long distance and international
telecommunications services and equipment in the UK, serving 27 million exchange
lines. International direct-dialled telephone service is available to more than
200 countries and other overseas territories - covering 99 per cent of the
world's 800 million telephones.

  BT is expanding its presence overseas rapidly and has operations in more than
30 countries worldwide, with joint ventures in the Republic of Ireland, France,
Switzerland, Spain, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, New Zealand, Japan,
Singapore, Malaysia, Korea and India. Concert, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT,
is based in the US and develops advanced networking services for global
companies. Today, Concert's intelligent network platform provides an array of
global telecommunications services to more than 4,400 companies in over 50
countries.

  In July 1998, BT announced the formation of a US$10 billion global venture
combining its trans-border assets and operations with those of AT&T and
developing an intelligent Internet Protocol (IP)-based network which will
support services such as global electronic commerce, global call centres and new
Intranet based solutions. The joint venture, which includes Concert, is expected
to be completed during the second half of 1999.

About Internet Capital Group
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  Internet Capital Group is an Internet holding company actively engaged in
business-to-business e-commerce through a network of Partner Companies. It
provides operational assistance, capital support, industry expertise and a
strategic network of business relationships intended to maximize the long-term
market potential of more than 50 business-to-business e-commerce partner
companies.



About VerticalNet, Inc.

  VerticalNet, Inc. (www.verticalnet.com), owns and operates 55 industry-
specific Web sites designed as online business-to-business communities, known as
vertical trade communities. These vertical trade communities provide users with
comprehensive sources of information, interaction and e-commerce.

  They are grouped into industry sectors: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES: Aerospace
Online, Auto Central.com, Computer OEM Online, Embedded Technology.com, Plant
Automation.com, Semiconductor Online, Test and Measurement.com; COMMUNICATIONS:
Digital Broadcasting.com, EC Online, Fiber Optics Online, Photonics Online,
Premises Networks.com, RF Globalnet, Wireless Design Online, Wireless Networks
Online; ENVIRONMENTAL: ElectricNet, Pollution Online, Power Online,
PublicWorks.com, Pulp and Paper Online, Solid Waste.com, Water Online; FOOD AND
PACKAGING: Bakery Online, Beverage Online, Dairy Network.com, Food Ingredients
Online, Food Online, Meat and Poultry Online, Packaging Network.com; FOODSERVICE
AND HOSPITALITY: E-Hospitality.com, Foodservice Central.com; HEALTHCARE/SCIENCE:
Bioresearch Online, Drug Discovery Online, E-Dental.com, Home Health
Provider.com, Hospital Network.com, Laboratory Network.com, Long Term Care
Provider.com, Medical Design Online, Nurses.com; MANUFACTURING AND METALS:
Machine Tools Online, Metrology World.com, Safety Online, Surface Finishing.com,
Tooling Online; PROCESS: Adhesives and Sealants.com, Chemical Online,
Hydrocarbon Online, Oil and Gas Online, Paint and Coatings.com, Pharmaceutical
Online; PUBLIC SECTOR: GovCon.com; SERVICE: HR Hub.com, Property and
Casualty.com; TEXTILES AND APPAREL: TextileWeb; OTHER: Oil Link.com, LabX.com,
Industry Deals.com, IT CareerHub.com, Professional Store.com.

  This announcement contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties, including those relating to the completion of the formation of
the joint venture, the implementation of the joint venture and information
contained elsewhere in this document where statements are preceded by, followed
by or include the words "believes," "plans," "intends," "expects,"
"anticipates," "would," or similar expressions. For such statements, the Company
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.
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The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
from those included in the forward-looking statements include, among others
(i)dependence on joint venture partners; (ii)rapid technological and market
change; (iii)European government regulations relating to the Internet and other
aspects of the joint venture; (iv)the ability to create the European joint
venture on terms that are acceptable to the company; (vii)finding and retaining
key personnel and (viii) intellectual property and licensing issues. Additional
factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the
forward-looking statements include those set forth in the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 1998 and the Company's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1999, both of
which have been filed with the SEC.

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.


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

         or

        Media Contact for VerticalNet:
        Fran Lucivero, 212/931-6129
        [email protected]

         or

        Internet Capital Group
        Media Contact:
        Mary Stubbs, 415/356-1006
        [email protected]

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                                                                    EXHIBIT 99.2


VerticalNet and Microsoft to Join Forces
TO ACCELERATE BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS COMMERCE ON THE INTERNET

Companies to Jointly Create Largest Network of Buyers and Sellers Across
Vertical Markets; Microsoft Corp. to Acquire Equity Stake in VerticalNet Inc.

REDMOND, Wash., and HORSHAM, Pa. - Jan. 20, 2000 - VerticalNet Inc. (Nasdaq
"VERT") and Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq "MSFT") announced that they will enter into
a strategic alliance to deliver a rich set of business-to-business e-commerce
services and content to small to medium-sized businesses eager to reach new
markets and transact business over the Internet.

As part of the alliance, Microsoft will provide VerticalNet, the Internet's
leading portfolio of business-to-business trading communities, with significant
distribution and marketing support through multiple Microsoft properties
including the MSN(tm) network of Internet services, Microsoft bCentral(tm)
small-business portal, and Microsoft.com.  In addition, Microsoft will invest
$100 million in VerticalNet.

VerticalNet has agreed to work with Microsoft to accelerate its adoption of key
Microsoft technologies as the underlying platforms that support VerticalNet's
extensive community architecture, including upgrading to the Microsoft Windows'
2000 Professional Edition operating system, Microsoft SQL ServerTM and Microsoft
Site Server Commerce Edition, as well as supporting Microsoft's Next Generation
Windows Services and future enhancements to Microsoft's e-commerce technologies.

"The growth in trading partners Microsoft can bring adds enormous value to our
global buyers and suppliers. This new alliance will provide new and flexible
ways for companies to buy and sell products on the Internet.  Companies will
have the choice of using a VerticalNet Storefront, E-Commerce Center, Auction
technologies or other commerce features all built on top of Microsoft's
platforms and Web-based services," said Mark Walsh, president and CEO of
VerticalNet. "These tools give companies a commerce platform and instant access
to communities of targeted buyers in any of our vertical markets. Buyers can
also access current and new VerticalNet communities through bCentral,
Microsoft's small-business portal.  It's a major commitment to creating liquid
markets where procurement and transactions can flourish."

"This alliance will allow Microsoft to accelerate the benefits of e-business
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for businesses of all sizes. Our relationship with VerticalNet is a strategic
complement to our open partnering model, giving customers of bCentral the
ability to participate in more than 50 vertical information and trading
communities," said Laura Jennings, vice president of Worldwide Strategic
Planning for Microsoft. "VerticalNet will be a great showcase for Microsoft's
Next Generation Windows Services and will demonstrate the scalability and
flexibility of Microsoft's platforms."

About VerticalNet

VerticalNet Inc. (www.verticalnet.com) owns and operates 55 industry-specific
Web sites designed as online business-to-business communities, known as vertical
trade communities. These vertical trade communities provide users with
comprehensive sources of information, interaction and e-commerce.

They are grouped into industry sectors: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES: Aerospace Online,
Auto Central.com, Computer OEM Online, Embedded Technology.com, Plant
Automation.com, Semiconductor Online, Test and Measurement.com; COMMUNICATIONS:
Digital Broadcasting.com, EC Online, Fiber Optics Online, Photonics Online,
Premises Networks.com, RF Globalnet, Wireless Design Online, Wireless Networks
Online; ENVIRONMENTAL: ElectricNet, Pollution Online, Power Online,
PublicWorks.com, Pulp and Paper Online, Solid Waste.com, Water Online; FOOD AND
PACKAGING: Bakery Online, Beverage Online, Dairy Network.com, Food Ingredients
Online, Food Online, Meat and Poultry Online, Packaging Network.com; FOODSERVICE
AND HOSPITALITY: E-Hospitality.com, Foodservice Central.com; HEALTHCARE/SCIENCE:
Bioresearch Online, Drug Discovery Online, E-Dental.com, Home Health
Provider.com, Hospital Network.com, Laboratory Network.com, Long Term Care
Provider.com, Medical Design Online, Nurses.com; MANUFACTURING AND METALS:
Machine Tools Online, Metrology World.com, Safety Online, Surface Finishing.com,
Tooling nline; PROCESS: Adhesives and Sealants.com, Chemical Online, Hydrocarbon
Online, Oil and Gas Online, Paint and Coatings.com, Pharmaceutical Online;
PUBLIC SECTOR: GovCon.com; SERVICE: HR Hub.com, Property and Casualty.com;
TEXTILES AND APPAREL: TextileWeb.com; OTHER: Oil Link.com, LabX.com, Industry
Deals.com, IT CareerHub.com, Professional Store.com.

About bCentral

The Microsoft bCentral online business service is a new Web-based portal created
specifically to meet the needs of small and growing companies.  bCentral
provides a comprehensive, affordable and integrated suite of
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services to help companies move their businesses forward on the Web. bCentral
focuses on three core areas:
Getting a business started online (includes connecting to the Web
and building a business Web site)

Promoting and marketing a business online
Managing a business more effectively

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software for personal and
business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services
designed to empower people through great software - any time, any place and on
any device.

This announcement contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties, including those relating to (i)the completion and implementation
of the strategic alliance, and the benefits expected from such alliance; (ii)
the results expected to derive from the alliance; (iii) the services and
products that the parties plan to provide as a result of the relationship,
(iv)VerticalNet's adoption of Microsoft platforms, and (v) information contained
elsewhere in this document where statements are preceded by, followed by or
include the words "believes," "plans," "intends," "expects," "anticipates" or
similar expressions.  For such statements, the company 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. The potential risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ from those included in the forward-looking
statements include, among others, the ability to complete definitive agreements
and conclude the strategic alliance and the investment in VerticalNet in a
timely fashion. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ
from those contained in the forward-looking statements include those set forth
in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ending Dec. 31, 1998,
and the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended Sept. 30,
1999, both of which have been filed with the SEC.

Microsoft, MSN, bCentral and Windows are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.

The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the
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trademarks of their respective owners.

For more information, press only:

Peter Harris
VerticalNet Inc., (212) 931-6112
"mailto:[email protected]"[email protected]

Rachel Weikum, Waggener Edstrom for Microsoft, (503) 412-3661,
"mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]
Rapid Response Team, Waggener Edstrom for Microsoft, (503) 443-7000,

"mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]

For investor information:

Muriel Lange, VerticalNet Inc., (215) 315-3367,

"mailto:[email protected]" [email protected]

Carla Lewis, Microsoft, (425) 936-3702,
"mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]

Note to editors: If you are interested in viewing additional information on

Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft Web page at

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/ on Microsoft's corporate information pages.
For detailed information on

bCentral, please visit the bCentral Web page at

http://www.microsoft.com/bcentral.com/.

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                                                                    EXHIBIT 99.3


VerticalNet Japan To Extend Business-to-Business Reach in Asia

  HORSHAM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2000--

  VerticalNet, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERT), the Internet's leading portfolio of
business-to-business communities of commerce, announced that in Tokyo, Japan
today, Softbank Commerce Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Softbank
Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange 9984) announced plans for a Japanese joint
venture between the two companies. The companies' plan is to launch B2B vertical
communities in Japan.

  The new company - VerticalNet Japan Kabushiki Kaisha - would create a
localized version of VerticalNet(R) trading communities for Japan's business-to-
business Internet audience. The new services are expected to launch later in
2000. The Japanese version of VerticalNet is scheduled to offer many of the same
features as the U.S. version with localized editorial content and community
services to meet the needs of Japanese businesses.

  "VerticalNet represents the best of what business-to-business means to the
Internet," said Masayoshi Son, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Softbank. "Our partnership will accelerate the Internet's impact on how Asian
businesses conduct transactions and expand markets in Japan."

  "I personally have been a fan of Softbank and their impact on the global
growth of the Internet for many years," said Mark Walsh, VerticalNet President
and Chief Executive Officer.

" Announcing this initiative with Softbank is a big day for our company. They
are a premier partner for our efforts to grow Internet business-to-business
initiatives throughout Japan."

About SOFTBANK CORP.

(Tokyo Stock Exchange: 9984) has emerged as one of the world's leading Internet
market forces. Through its ownership positions in more than 120 Internet
companies and its unique Internet-zaibatsu management concept, it is able to
create market synergies for its family of companies on a global scale. In Japan
its activities encompass distribution, publishing, Internet media platforms, a
broad range of e-commerce businesses, and joint ventures with companies
including Microsoft, Cisco, Yahoo!, Nasdaq, and many other market leaders. In
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the U.S., SOFTBANK is the largest shareholder in leading Internet companies
including Yahoo!, E*TRADE and ZDNet, and in Europe has established Internet
joint ventures with News Corp. and Vivendi.

About VerticalNet, Inc. ----------------------

VerticalNet, Inc. (www.verticalnet.com) (the "Company"), owns and operates 55
industry-specific Web sites designed as online business-to-business communities,
known as vertical trade communities. These vertical trade communities provide
users with comprehensive sources of information, interaction and e-commerce.

They are grouped into industry sectors: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES: Aerospace Online,
Auto Central.com, Computer OEM Online, Embedded Technology.com, Plant
Automation.com, Semiconductor Online, Test and Measurement.com; COMMUNICATIONS:
Digital Broadcasting.com, EC Online, Fiber Optics Online, Photonics Online,
Premises Networks.com, RF Globalnet, Wireless Design Online, Wireless Networks
Online; ENVIRONMENTAL: ElectricNet, Pollution Online, Power Online,
PublicWorks.com, Pulp and Paper Online, Solid Waste.com, Water Online; FOOD AND
PACKAGING: Bakery Online, Beverage Online, Dairy Network.com, Food Ingredients
Online, Food Online, Meat and Poultry Online, Packaging Network.com; FOODSERVICE
AND HOSPITALITY: E-Hospitality.com, Foodservice Central.com; HEALTHCARE/SCIENCE:
Bioresearch Online, Drug Discovery Online, E-Dental.com, Home Health
Provider.com, Hospital Network.com, Laboratory Network.com, Long Term Care
Provider.com, Medical Design Online, Nurses.com; MANUFACTURING AND METALS:
Machine Tools Online, Metrology World.com, Safety Online, Surface Finishing.com,
Tooling Online; PROCESS: Adhesives and Sealants.com, Chemical Online,
Hydrocarbon Online, Oil and Gas Online, Paint and Coatings.com, Pharmaceutical
Online; PUBLIC SECTOR: GovCon.com; SERVICE: HR Hub.com, Property and
Casualty.com; TEXTILES AND APPAREL: TextileWeb; OTHER: Oil Link.com, LabX.com,
Industry Deals.com, IT CareerHub.com, Professional Store.com.

This announcement contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties, including those relating to the formation and implementation of
the joint venture and information contained elsewhere in this document where
statements are preceded by, followed by or include the words "believes,"
"plans," "intends," "expects," "anticipates," "would," or similar expressions.
For such statements, the Company 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. The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ from those included in the forward-looking statements include,
among others (i)dependence on joint venture partners; (ii)rapid technological
and market change; (iii)Japanese government regulations relating to the Internet
and other aspects of the joint venture; (iv)fluctuations in currency exchange
rates; (v)cultural differences; (vi)the ability to create the Japanese joint
venture on terms that are acceptable to the Company; (vii)finding and retaining
key personnel and; (viii) intellectual property and licensing issues. Additional
factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the
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forward-looking statements include those set forth in the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 1998 and the Company's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1999, both of
which have been filed with the SEC.

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  CONTACT: PepperCom for VerticalNet
           Frances Lucivero, 212/931-6129
           [email protected]
                or
           Softbank Corp.
           Misao Konishi, 03-5642-8013
           [email protected]


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