COMMTOUCH SOFTWARE LTD
6-K, 2000-07-27
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                                    FORM 6-K

                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                        REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

                      PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 or 15d-16 OF
                       THE SECURITES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                           For the month of July 2000
     (containing quarterly information for the quarter ended March 31, 2000)

                             Commtouch Software Ltd.
                 (Translation of registrant's name into English)

                                6 Hazoran Street
                      Poleg Industrial Park, P.O. Box 8511
                              Netanya 42504, Israel
                               011-972-9-863-6888
                    (Address of principal executive offices)

                  Indicate by check mark  whether the  registrant  files or will
file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

                          Form 20-F   X   Form 40-F
                                     ---             ---

                  Indicate by check mark whether the  registrant  by  furnishing
the  information   contained  in  this  Form  is  also  thereby  furnishing  the
information  to the Commission  pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b)  under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934.

                           Yes                 No  X
                              -----              -----


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                             COMMTOUCH SOFTWARE LTD.
                                    FORM 6-K

                                      INDEX


PART I.          FINANCIAL INFORMATION

        Item 1.  Financial Statements

                 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

                 December 31, 1999 (Audited) and March 31, 2000 (Unaudited)

                 Condensed Consolidated  Statements of Operations for the Three
                 months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 (Unaudited)

                 Condensed Consolidated  Statements of Cash Flows for the Three
                 months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 (Unaudited)

                 Note to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

        Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
                 Results of Operations


PART II.         OTHER INFORMATION

        Item 3.  Information Incorporated by Reference

        Item 4.  Exhibit

                 Exhibit             Description of Document
                 -------             -----------------------

                    1        April 18, 2000 Press  Release:  "Commtouch  Reports
                             91% Growth in Revenues  for  Q1 2000"

Signatures

Exhibit Index


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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements
<TABLE>
                             COMMTOUCH SOFTWARE LTD.

                      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                 (In thousands)
<CAPTION>
                                                           March 31,       December 31,
                                                             2000             1999
                                                          ---------         ---------
                                                         (unaudited)
<S>                                                       <C>               <C>
ASSETS
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                               $  58,944         $  65,996
  Marketable securities                                      14,784            18,050
  Trade receivables                                           3,779             2,378
  Prepaid marketing expenses                                  2,567             4,508
  Prepaid expenses and other accounts receivable              3,017             1,648
                                                          ---------         ---------
          Total current assets                               83,091            92,580
  Other assets                                                1,738             1,608
Long-term Investment                                          3,000              --
Property and Equipment, net                                   8,146             6,148
                                                          ---------         ---------
                                                          $  95,975         $ 100,336
                                                          =========         =========

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Current Liabilities:
  Current portion of bank loans and capital leases               92               120
  Accounts payable                                            2,640             1,510
  Employees and payroll accruals                              1,293             1,032
  Other liabilities and accrued expenses                      2,697             1,865
                                                          ---------         ---------
          Total current liabilities                           6,722             4,527
                                                          ---------         ---------
Long-term Portion Capital Leases                                 40                44
Accrued Severance Pay                                           656               453
                                                          ---------         ---------
                                                                696               497
                                                          ---------         ---------

Shareholders' Equity
  Ordinary shares                                               218               213
  Additional paid-in capital                                135,501           133,403
  Deferred compensation                                      (5,016)           (5,779)
  Notes receivable from shareholders                         (2,126)           (1,060)
  Unrealized holding gains (losses)                             (32)               63
  Accumulated deficit                                       (39,988)          (31,528)
                                                          ---------         ---------
          Total shareholders' equity                         88,557            95,312
                                                          ---------         ---------
                                                          $  95,975         $ 100,336
                                                          =========         =========
<FN>
The  accompanying  note is an  integral  part of  these  condensed  consolidated financial statements.
</FN>
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
                             COMMTOUCH SOFTWARE LTD.

                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                    (In thousands, except per share amounts)

<CAPTION>
                                                              Three Months Ended
                                                                    March 31,
                                                            -------------------------
                                                              2000              1999
                                                            --------         --------
                                                          (unaudited)       (unaudited)
<S>                                                         <C>              <C>
Revenues ...........................................        $  4,272         $    346
Cost of revenue ....................................           2,121              435
                                                            --------         --------
Gross profit(loss) .................................           2,151              (89)
                                                            --------         --------
Operating expenses:
  Research and development, net ....................           1,993              340
  Sales and marketing ..............................           4,746              608
  General and administrative .......................           2,106              617
  Amortization  of the  prepaid  marketing expenses            1,941             --
  Amortization of deferred compensation ............             763              386
                                                            --------         --------
          Total operating expenses .................          11,549            1,951
                                                            --------         --------
Operating loss .....................................          (9,398)          (2,040)
Interest and other income (expense), net ...........             938             (271)
                                                            --------         --------
Net loss ...........................................        $ (8,460)        $ (2,311)
                                                            ========         ========
Basic and diluted net loss per share ...............        $  (0.56)        $  (1.54)
                                                            ========         ========
Weighted average number of shares used in
  computing basic and diluted net loss per
  share ............................................          15,119            1,498
                                                            ========         ========

<FN>
The  accompanying  note is an  integral  part of  these  condensed  consolidated financial statements.
</FN>
</TABLE>

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                             COMMTOUCH SOFTWARE LTD.
<TABLE>

                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (In thousands)
<CAPTION>
                                                                                Three Months
                                                                                   ended
                                                                                  March 31,
                                                                          -------------------------
                                                                            2000             1999
                                                                          --------         --------
                                                                         (unaudited)      (unaudited)
<S>                                                                       <C>              <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net loss .......................................................        $ (8,460)        $ (2,311)
     Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
       used in operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization ...............................           1,180              173
     Amortization of deferred compensation and warrants
       issued  for  service  received  and bank line of credit ...             763              641
     Amortization of the prepaid marketing expenses ..............           1,941             --
     Increase in trade receivables ...............................          (1,401)            (188)
     Increase in other accounts  receivable and prepaid expenses .          (1,369)            (285)
     Increase in accounts payable ................................           1,130               18
     Increase in other liabilities ...............................           1,147              167
     Increase (Decrease) in deferred revenue .....................             (54)              58
     Increase in accrued severance pay, net ......................              73               44
                                                                          --------         --------
       Net cash used in operating activities .....................          (5,050)          (1,683)
                                                                          --------         --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Proceeds from sale of available  for sale  marketable securities           3,171             --
  Purchase of Long-term investment ...............................          (3,000)            --
  Purchase of property and equipment .............................          (3,178)            (950)
                                                                          --------         --------
       Net cash used in investing activities .....................          (3,007)            (950)
                                                                          --------         --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Short-term bank line of credit, net ............................            --               (242)
  Payment of capital lease .......................................             (32)             (25)
  Proceeds from issuance of shares ...............................           1,037            5,292
                                                                          --------         --------
       Net cash provided by financing activities .................           1,005            5,025
                                                                          --------         --------
Increase (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents .................          (7,052)           2,392
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period .........          65,996              834
                                                                          --------         --------
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period ...............        $ 58,944         $  3,226
                                                                          ========         ========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flows activity:
Cash paid during the year:
Interest .........................................................        $      5         $     33
                                                                          ========         ========
Ordinary shares issued for notes receivable from shareholders ....        $  1,066         $    887
                                                                          ========         ========

<FN>
The accompanying note is an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
</FN>
</TABLE>

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                             COMMTOUCH SOFTWARE LTD.

               NOTE TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                   (Unaudited)

1.       Basis of Presentation:

         The condensed  consolidated  financial statements have been prepared by
         Commtouch  Software Ltd.,  without  audit,  and include the accounts of
         Commtouch Software Ltd. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively
         "the Company"). Certain information and footnote disclosures,  normally
         included in financial  statements prepared in accordance with generally
         accepted accounting principles, have been condensed or omitted pursuant
         to such  rules and  regulations.  In the  opinion of the  Company,  the
         financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal
         recurring  adjustments,  necessary  for  a  fair  presentation  of  the
         financial position at March 31, 2000 and the operating results and cash
         flows for the reported  periods.  These financial  statements and notes
         should be read in  conjunction  with the  Company's  audited  financial
         statements  and notes  thereto for the year ended  December  31,  1999,
         which were filed with the  Securities  and Exchange  Commission on Form
         20-F.

         The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2000 are
         not  necessarily  indicative  of the results  that may be expected  for
         future quarters or the year ending December 31, 2000.

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Item 2.              MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The  following  discussion  should  be read in  conjunction  with the  condensed
consolidated financial statements and the note thereto in Part I, Item 1 of this
quarterly  report and with  Management's  Discussion  and  Analysis of Financial
Conditions and Results of Operations contained in the Company's Annual Report on
Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 1999.

The following  Management's  Discussion and Analysis of Financial  Condition and
Results of Operations  contains  forward-looking  statements  based upon current
expectations  that involve risks and  uncertainties.  Any  statements  contained
herein  that  are  not  statements  of  historical  fact  may  be  deemed  to be
forward-looking  statements.  For example, the words "believes,"  "anticipates,"
"plans,"  "expects,"  "intends" and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Commtouch's actual results and the timing of certain
events may differ  significantly  from those  projected  in the  forward-looking
statements.  Factors that might cause future results to differ  materially  from
those projected in the forward-looking  statements include,  but are not limited
to, those  discussed in "Risk  Factors" in the  Company's  Annual Report on Form
20-F for the year ended December 31, 1999.

Overview

Commtouch Software Ltd.  ("Commtouch" or "the Company") and its subsidiaries are
a leading global provider of outsourced integrated Web-based email and messaging
solutions to businesses.  Our solutions are flexible,  highly  customizable  and
enable us to  satisfy  the unique  email and  messaging  needs of our  customers
worldwide.  Our customers are large and small businesses who offer our Web-based
email  through  their  website to their end users.  As of March 31, 2000, we had
more  than  300  global  customers.   Through  our  customers'  sites  we  serve
approximately  13.5 million  active  emailboxes.  We also serve over 1.2 million
active emailboxes to small businesses and websites through our ZapZone Network.

Results of Operations

The following  table sets forth  financial data for the three months ended March
31, 2000 and 1999 (in thousands):

                                                       Three Months Ended
                                                             March 31,
                                                       --------------------
                                                         2000        1999
                                                       --------    --------
                                                      (unaudited) (unaudited)

Revenues ...........................................   $  4,272    $    346
Cost of revenues ...................................      2,121         435
                                                       --------    --------
Gross profit (loss) ................................      2,151         (89)
                                                       --------    --------
Operating expenses:
  Research and development, net ....................      1,993         340
  Sales and marketing ..............................      4,746         608
  General and administrative .......................      2,106         617
  Amortization  of the  prepaid  marketing expenses       1,941        --
  Amortization of deferred compensation ............        763         386
                                                       --------    --------
          Total operating expenses .................     11,549       1,951
                                                       --------    --------
Operating loss .....................................     (9,398)     (2,040)
Interest and other income (expense), net ...........        938        (271)
                                                       --------    --------
Net loss ...........................................   $ (8,460)   $ (2,311)
                                                       ========    ========



Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2000 and 1999

Revenues.  Revenues increased from $346,000 for the three months ended March 31,
1999 to  $4,272,000  for the three months  ended March 31, 2000.  The key factor
contributing  to the growth of our  revenues  for the three month  period  ended
March 31,  2000 is the  increase in the number of  business  partners  that have
contracts that are generating revenue for the Company. As of March 31, 2000, the
Company  had  backlog  from   minimum   service  fee   contracts   amounting  to
approximately  $22,000,000,  which will be  recognized  as revenue  over  future
quarters.

Cost of Revenues.  Cost of revenues increased from $435,000 for the three months
ended March 31, 1999 to  $2,121,000  for the three  months  ended March 31, 2000
because of the increase in the number of business  partners and one time charges
for headhunter fees. Costs of revenues  consisted  primarily of costs related to
Internet  data center  services  from a third-party  provider,  depreciation  of
equipment,  Internet  access,  personnel  and related  costs.  We expect cost of
revenues to increase on an absolute basis,  primarily as a

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result of an  increase  in our email  service  revenues,  but to  decrease  as a
percentage of email service revenues due to economies of scale.

Research and Development  Costs,  Net.  Research and  development  costs consist
primarily of personnel and related  costs,  depreciation  of  equipment,  supply
costs and royalties paid to the Israeli  Government for grants received in prior
years for research and development activities. These royalties are paid at rates
ranging  from 3% to 5% of total  revenues.  We do not expect to receive  further
grants from the Israeli Government. Our research and development costs increased
from  $340,000 for the three months ended March 31, 1999 to  $1,993,000  for the
three months ended March 31, 2000 due primarily to higher  personnel and related
costs.  We expect that  research and  development  costs,  net, will increase in
absolute dollar amounts due to increases in personnel costs related  directly to
new employees being hired to develop new service  offerings,  however such costs
will decrease as a percentage of revenues.

Sales and Marketing. Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of personnel
and related costs,  public relations and direct sales efforts,  including travel
expenses. Our sales and marketing expenses increased from $608,000 for the three
months ended March 31, 1999 to  $4,746,000  for the three months ended March 31,
2000 due  primarily  to  marketing  and other costs to support the growth of our
email service revenues.  We expect sales and marketing expenses to significantly
increase in the future in absolute  dollar amounts due to increases in personnel
costs related directly to new employees being hired to conduct sales to business
partners and the related market support to further  develop our brand. We expect
that for the next several quarters, the increase in sales and marketing expenses
will be  somewhat  proportionate  to the  increase  in  revenues.  If we achieve
significant  revenue  growth,  we expect that sales and marketing  expenses will
start to  decline  as a  percentage  of  total  revenues  as we hire  additional
personnel and continue to support and develop the email service business.

General and Administrative.  General and administrative  costs consist primarily
of personnel and related costs,  professional  services and facility costs.  Our
general and administrative expenses increased from $617,000 for the three months
ended March 31, 1999 to $2,106,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2000 due
primarily to substantially  higher personnel and related costs,  facility costs,
higher fees for  outside  professional  services  and other costs to support the
growth of our email service revenues. We expect general and administrative costs
to increase on an absolute  basis due to increased  personnel and related costs,
higher  facility  costs  associated  with  additional  personnel and other costs
necessary  to support  and develop the email  service  business.  We expect that
general and administrative expenses will increase in absolute dollar amounts but
as a  percentage  of total  revenues  will start to decline in the next  several
quarters.

Amortization  of the Prepaid  Marketing  Expenses.  Amortization  of the prepaid
marketing  expenses relating to the Go2Net and Microsoft warrants was $1,941,000
for the three  months  ended March 31, 2000.  The prepaid  marketing  expense is
being  amortized  using the  straight  line method over the minimum  term of the
commercial agreements with these two companies, or one year.

Amortization   of   Deferred   Compensation.   Stock-based   employee   deferred
compensation  expenses  increased from $386,000 for the three months ended March
31, 1999 to $763,000 for the three  months  ended March 31,  2000.  The deferred
compensation is being amortized using the sum-of-digits  method over the vesting
schedule, generally four years.

Interest and other income  (expense),  net. Interest and other income (expense),
net,  fluctuated from a net expense of $271,000 for the three months ended March
31, 1999 to a net income of $938,000  for the three  months ended March 31, 2000
due primarily to interest income earned from cash and cash equivalents generated
from the initial public offering.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We have financed our operations  principally from the sale of equity  securities
and to a lesser  extent  from  bank  loans  and  research  and  development  and
royalty-bearing  marketing grants from the Israeli government. On July 16, 1999,
the Company raised $70,786,000,  net of underwriters commission ($66,177,000 net
of  expenses),   from  the  public  offering  (including  the  exercise  of  the
underwriters'  overallotment  option) and the private placement that was part of
the strategic  partnership  with Go2Net,  Vulcan  Ventures and Microsoft.  As of
March 31, 2000, we had $58,944,000 in cash and cash equivalents.

Net cash provided by financing  activities  was  $1,005,000 for the three months
ended March 31,  2000.  Net cash  provided  by  financing  activities  primarily
consisted  of cash  received  from  employees  related to the  exercise of stock
options.  Net cash used in operating  activities  was  $5,050,000  for the three
months ended March 31, 2000. Net cash used for operating activities is comprised
of net  loss  for  the  three  months,  partially  offset  by  depreciation  and
amortization  expenses. Net cash used in investing activities was $3,007,000 for
the three months ended March 31, 2000. These investing  activities  consisted of
purchases of property and equipment, sale of available for sale securities,  and
purchase of a long-term investment.

As of March 31, 2000, we had net working capital of $76,369,000.

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Effective Corporate Tax Rates

Our tax  rate  will  reflect  a mix of the U.S.  statutory  tax rate on our U.S.
income and the  Israeli  tax rate  discussed  in our Annual  Report on form 20-F
filed with the  Commission  in June  2000.  We expect  that most of our  taxable
income will be generated in Israel.  Israeli  companies are generally subject to
corporate tax at the rate of 36% of taxable income.  The majority of our income,
however,  is derived from our company's capital investment program with Approved
Enterprise status under the Law for the Encouragement of Capital  Investments in
two separate plans, and is therefore eligible for certain tax benefits. Pursuant
to these  benefits,  we will enjoy a tax exemption on income  derived during the
first two years in which such investment  plans produce taxable income (provided
that we do not  distribute  such income as a dividend) and a reduced tax rate of
10% to 25% for an  additional  period of five to eight  years  depending  on the
level of foreign investment in Commtouch.  All of these tax benefits are subject
to various  conditions and restrictions.  There can be no assurance that we will
obtain  approval  for  additional  Approved  Enterprise  programs,  or that  the
provisions  of the law will not  change.  Moreover,  notwithstanding  these  tax
benefits, to the extent we receive income from countries other than Israel, such
income may be subject to  withholding  tax.  Since we have  incurred  tax losses
through  December 31,  1999,  we have not yet used the tax benefits for which we
are eligible.

Proposed Tax Reform

On May 4, 2000,  a  committee  chaired by the  Director  General of the  Israeli
Ministry of Finance,  Avi  Ben-Bassat,  issued a report  recommending a sweeping
reform  in  the  Israeli   system  of  taxation.   The  proposed   reform  would
significantly alter the taxation of individuals, and would also affect corporate
taxation.  In particular,  the proposed reform would reduce,  but not eliminate,
the tax benefits  available to approved  enterprises  such as ours.  The Israeli
cabinet has approved the recommendations in principle, but implementation of the
reform requires  legislation by Israel's Knesset.  The Company cannot be certain
whether the  proposed  reform  will be adopted,  when it will be adopted or what
form any reform will ultimately take.

Impact of Inflation and Currency Fluctuations

Most of our sales are in dollars.  However, a large portion of our costs relates
to our operations in Israel.  A substantial  portion of our operating  expenses,
primarily our research and development  expenses, is denominated in NIS. For the
purposes of our  financial  statements,  costs not  effectively  denominated  in
dollars are  translated to dollars when recorded,  at prevailing  exchange rates
and will increase if the rate of inflation in Israel exceeds the  devaluation of
the NIS as  compared  to the dollar or if the timing of such  devaluations  lags
considerably  behind  inflation.  Consequently,  we are and will be  affected by
changes in the prevailing NIS/dollar exchange rate. We might also be affected by
the dollar exchange rate to the major European and Asian currencies,  due to the
fact that we derive revenues from business partners in Europe and Asia.

In recent  years  (until  1997),  inflation  in Israel  generally  exceeded  the
devaluation of the NIS against the dollar and the Company experienced  increases
in the dollar cost of its operations in Israel.  Because  exchange rates between
the  NIS and the  dollar  fluctuate  continuously  (albeit  with a  historically
declining  trend in the  value  of the  NIS),  exchange  rate  fluctuations  and
especially larger periodic devaluations will have an impact on our profitability
and period-to-period comparisons of our results. The effects of foreign currency
remeasurements  are reported in our 1999  Consolidated  Financial  Statements in
current operations.

The  representative  exchange  rate, as reported by the Bank of Israel,  was NIS
4.026 for one dollar on March 31, 2000.

Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosure about Market Risk

We develop our  technology in Israel and provide our services in North  America,
India,  Europe and the Far East.  As a result,  our  financial  results could be
affected by factors such as changes in foreign  currency  exchange rates or weak
economic  conditions in foreign markets. As most of our sales are currently made
in U.S.  dollars,  a  strengthening  of the dollar could make our services  less
competitive  in foreign  markets.  Our  interest  expense on our  capital  lease
obligations  with a U.S.  leasing company is sensitive to changes in the general
level of U.S.  interest rates. Due to the nature and level of our debts, we have
concluded that there is currently no material  market risk exposure.  Therefore,
no quantitative tabular disclosures are required.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 3.           Information Incorporated by Reference

The information in this Report on Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into all
Registration  Statements which we have filed or which we will file in the future
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, which permit such reports to be so
incorporated.

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Item 4.           Exhibits

                  The document  attached  hereto as Exhibit 1 is incorporated by
                  reference.

Signatures

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, thereunto duly authorized.


                                                    COMMTOUCH SOFTWARE, LTD.
                                           -------------------------------------
                                                        (Registrant)



Date                                         By
------------------------------               -----------------------------------
                                             James E. Collins
                                             Chief Financial Officer

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                                  Exhibit Index

     Exhibit                     Description of Document
     -------                     -----------------------

     1               April 18, 2000 Press Release: "Commtouch Reports 91% Growth
                     in Revenues for Q1 2000"

<PAGE>


                                    EXHIBIT 1

Commtouch Reports 91% Growth in Revenues for Q1 2000

RECORD GROSS PROFIT MARGIN OF 50%

Santa  Clara,  California  (April 18,  2000) -- Commtouch  (Nasdaq:  CTCH),  the
worldwide  leader in  integrated  email  outsourcing  services  today  announced
results for the first quarter 2000.  Revenues for the first quarter of 2000 were
$4.3 million,  a 91% increase over fourth quarter 1999 revenues of $2.2 million.
As of March 31,  2000,  the Company had a backlog  from  contracts  amounting to
approximately  $22  million  that will be  recognized  as  revenue  over  future
quarters.

 "Our strong Q1 2000 results once again illustrate the power of Commtouch," said
Gideon Mantel, CEO of Commtouch. "The Commtouch value proposition--providing the
best  integrated  messaging  outsourcing  services to a global  market--is  what
separates  Commtouch in the Internet  space and what will  continue to drive our
revenue and  profitability."  Mantel added, "Our strategic  partnerships and the
release of Commtouch  Wireless Services in Q1 has expanded both our global reach
and  our  integrated   product   offerings  and  access  points.   Commtouch  is
strategically  positioned  today  to  build a  Web-based  global  communications
company."

Gross profit for the first quarter of 2000 was $2.2 million representing a gross
profit  margin of 50%  compared to a gross  profit  margin of 30% for the fourth
quarter of 1999.

Net loss for the quarter  ended March 31, 2000,  excluding  amortization  of the
prepaid  marketing  asset resulting from warrants issued to Go2Net and Microsoft
and stock-based  employee  deferred  compensation,  was $0.38 per share compared
with a net loss, excluding charges, of $0.32 per share, in the fourth quarter of
1999.

Net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2000 was $8.5 million  compared to $7.4
million for the quarter  ended  December  31,  1999.  Net loss per share for the
quarter ended March 31, 2000, was $0.56 per share compared to net loss per share
of $0.51 for the fourth quarter, 1999.

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                                 About Commtouch

Commtouch is a leading global provider of outsourced  integrated Web-based email
and  messaging  solutions,  currently  serving  more than 14 million  individual
active email boxes worldwide. Commtouch messaging solutions enable more than 300
global customers,  including large and small  corporations,  service  providers,
portal and online companies, to outsource email and messaging operations.

Founded in 1991,  Commtouch has offices in Silicon Valley, New York City, London
and Tel  Aviv.  Additional  Company  information  may be  obtained  by  visiting
www.commtouch.com.

This press release contains  forward-looking  statements,  including projections
about our business,  within the meaning of Section 27A of the  Securities Act of
1933 and  Section  21E of the  Securities  Exchange  Act of 1934.  For  example,
statements in the future tense, and statements including words such as "expect",
"plan", "estimate",  anticipate",  or "believe" are forward-looking  statements.
These  statements  are based on  information  available to us at the time of the
release;  we assume no obligation to update any of them.  The statements in this
release are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ
materially  from our  current  expectations  as a result  of  numerous  factors,
including  business  conditions and growth in the Internet market;  commerce and
the general economy both domestic as well as international;  fewer than expected
new-partner  relationships;  competitive  factors including  pricing  pressures;
technological developments; and products offered by competitors; availability of
qualified  staff for  expansion;  and  technological  difficulties  and resource
constraints  encountered  in  developing  new  products  as well as those  risks
described in the Company's registration statement on Form F-1 filed with the SEC
on March 6, 2000, as amended, which is available through www.sec.gov.

             (C) 2000 Commtouch Software, Ltd. All rights reserved.

         Commtouch is a registered trademark of Commtouch Software Ltd.

Terms and product names in this document may be trademarks of others.


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                             COMMTOUCH SOFTWARE LTD.

                      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                 (In thousands)
<CAPTION>
                                                                             March  31,     December 31,
                                                                                2000            1999
                                                                              --------        --------
<S>                                                                           <C>             <C>
ASSETS
Current Assets:
  Cash and short term investments                                             $ 73,728        $ 84,046
  Trade receivables                                                              3,779           2,378
  Prepaid marketing expenses relating to Go2Net and Microsoft warrants           2,565           4,508
  Prepaid expenses and  other accounts receivable                                3,019           1,648
                                                                              --------        --------
          Total current assets                                                  83,091          92,580
Severance Pay Fund                                                                 484             354
Security Deposit                                                                 1,254           1,254
Investment - at Equity                                                           3,000            --
Property and Equipment, net                                                      8,146           6,148
                                                                              --------        --------
                                                                              $ 95,975        $100,336
                                                                              ========        ========
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
  Accounts payable                                                            $  2,640        $  1,510
  Employees and payroll accruals                                                 1,293           1,032
  Deferred revenue                                                                 507             561
  Other liabilities                                                              2,282           1,424
                                                                              --------        --------
          Total current liabilities                                              6,722           4,527
                                                                              --------        --------
Long-term Portion of Bank Loans and Capital Leases                                  40              44
Accrued Severance Pay                                                              656             453
                                                                              --------        --------
                                                                                   696             497
                                                                              --------        --------

Shareholders' Equity                                                            88,557          95,312
                                                                              --------        --------
                                                                              $ 95,975        $100,336
                                                                              ========        ========
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                             COMMTOUCH SOFTWARE LTD.
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                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                    (In thousands, except per share amounts)

<CAPTION>
                                                             Three Months Ended
                                                                 March 31,
                                                          -------------------------
                                                            2000             1999
                                                          --------         --------
<S>                                                       <C>              <C>
Email Services - revenue .........................        $  4,272         $    346
Cost of Email services - revenue .................           2,121              435
                                                          --------         --------
Gross profit/(loss) ..............................           2,151              (89)
                                                          --------         --------
Operating expenses:
  Research and development, net ..................           1,993              340
  Sales and marketing ............................           4,746              608
  General and administrative .....................           2,106              617
  Amortization of the prepaid marketing expenses
    relating to Go2Net and Microsoft warrants ....           1,941             --

  Amortization of stock-based employee
     deferred compensation .......................             763              386
                                                          --------         --------
          Total operating expenses ...............          11,549            1,951
                                                          --------         --------
Operating loss ...................................          (9,398)          (2,040)
Interest income (expense) and other, net .........             938             (271)
                                                          --------         --------
Net loss .........................................        $ (8,460)        $ (2,311)
                                                          ========         ========

Basic and diluted net loss per share .............        $( $0.56)        $  (1.54)
                                                          ========         ========

Weighted average number of shares used in
  computing basic and diluted net loss per share .          15,119            1,498
                                                          ========         ========

Net Loss
- as adjusted (1) ................................        $ (5,756)        $ (1,925)
                                                          ========         ========
Basic and diluted net loss per share
 - as adjusted (1) ...............................        $  (0.38)        $  (1.29)
                                                          ========         ========

<FN>
(1) Excludes charges for amortization of  stock-based employee compensation  and
    Go2Net & Microsoft Warrants.
</FN>
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