INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP INC
S-1/A, 1999-12-06
BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC
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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 6, 1999.

                                                Registration No. 333-91447
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                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, DC 20549
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                             AMENDMENT NO. 1

                                    TO
                                   FORM S-1
                            REGISTRATION STATEMENT
                       UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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                         INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
            (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

        Delaware                   7389                   23-2996071
     (State or Other         (Primary Standard         (I.R.S. Employer
     Jurisdiction of            Industrial            Identification No.)
    Incorporation or        Classification Code
      Organization)               Number)
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                             435 Devon Park Drive
                                 Building 800
                           Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087
                                (610) 989-0111
  (Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of
                   Registrant's Principal Executive Offices)
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                            Walter W. Buckley, III
                     President and Chief Executive Officer
                         Internet Capital Group, Inc.
                             435 Devon Park Drive
                                 Building 800
                           Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087
                                (610) 989-0111
 (Name, address including zip code, and telephone number, including area code,
                             of agent for service)
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                                With copies to:
    Christopher G. Karras, Esq.                  Bruce K. Dallas, Esq.
       Dechert Price & Rhoads                     Sarah Beshar, Esq.
      4000 Bell Atlantic Tower                   Davis Polk & Wardwell
          1717 Arch Street                       450 Lexington Avenue
  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103             New York, New York 10017
           (215) 994-4000                           (212) 450-4000
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     Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon
as practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement.
     If any of the securities being registered on this form are to be offered
on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act
of 1933 check the following box. [_]
     If this form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and
list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective
registration statement number for the same offering. [_]
     If this form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [_]
     If this form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [_]
     If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule
434, please check the following box. [_]
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                        CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
    Title of Each Class of           Proposed Maximum            Amount of
 Securities to be Registered   Aggregate Offering Price (1) Registration Fee (2)
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<S>                            <C>                          <C>
Common Stock, par value $.001
 per share..................           $575,000,000               $159,850
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 % Convertible Subordinated
 Notes due 2004.............           $287,500,000(3)            $ 79,925
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Common Stock, par value $.001
 per share, issuable upon
 conversion of  % Convertible
 Subordinated Notes due
 2004(4)....................                --                       --
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 Total......................           $862,500,000               $239,775
</TABLE>

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(1) Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee
    pursuant to Rule 457(o) under the Securities Act of 1933.

(2) On November 19, 1999, the Registrant paid $224,675, and on December 3,
    1999, the Registrant paid $15,151.
(3) Exclusive of accrued interest, if any. Estimated solely for the purpose of
    computing the amount of the registration fee.
(4) No additional consideration will be received for any shares of common
    stock issued upon conversion of the  % Convertible Subordinated Notes.
    Pursuant to Rule 416 under the Securities Act of 1933, this registration
    statement also includes an indeterminate number of shares that may be
    issued upon conversion of the  % Convertible Subordinated Notes as a
    result of anti-dilution and other provisions of the notes.
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     The Registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or
dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant
shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this
Registration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with
Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until this Registration
Statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting
pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.

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                                EXPLANATORY NOTE

      This registration statement contains three separate prospectuses. Two
prospectuses relate to a public offering of our common stock, par value $.001
per share. One of the common stock prospectuses will be used in connection with
a United States and Canadian offering and the other will be used in a
concurrent international offering. The two common stock prospectuses will be
identical except for the cover page and underwriting section. The form of
prospectus for the United States and Canadian common stock offerings is
included in this registration statement and the form of the cover page and
underwriting section for the international common stock prospectus follows the
United States common stock prospectus. The third prospectus relates to a
concurrent United States offering of our  % convertible subordinated notes due
2004.
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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may +
+not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the     +
+Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an    +
+offer to sell these securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy these    +
+securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.             +
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
                             Subject to Completion

               Preliminary Prospectus dated December 6, 1999

PROSPECTUS

                                6,000,000 Shares

                        [LOGO OF INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP]

                                  Common Stock

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    Internet Capital Group, Inc. is selling 6,000,000 shares of common stock.
The common stock trades on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol "ICGE."
On December 2, 1999, the last reported sale price for the common stock on the
Nasdaq National Market was $161 per share. After giving effect to our 2 for 1
stock split on December 6, 1999, the last reported sale price of our common
stock on December 2, 1999 would have been $80 1/2 per share.

    Concurrent with this offering, we are offering $250,000,000 aggregate
principal amount of our   % convertible subordinated notes due 2004. The notes
will be convertible into shares of our common stock at the option of the
holder. The convertible notes are offered by a separate prospectus. Completion
of the convertible notes offering is not a condition to the completion of this
offering.

    At our request, the underwriters have reserved up to $20 million of shares
of our common stock for sale to General Electric Capital Corporation at the
public offering price.

    Investing in our common stock involves risks which are described in the
"Risk Factors" section beginning on page 6 of this prospectus.

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              Per Share Total
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     <S>                                                      <C>       <C>
     Public offering price...................................    $       $
     Underwriting discount...................................    $       $
     Proceeds, before expenses, to Internet Capital Group,
     Inc. ...................................................    $       $
</TABLE>

    The underwriters may also purchase up to an additional 900,000 shares at
the public offering price, less the underwriting discount, within 30 days from
the date of this prospectus to cover over-allotments.

    Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities
commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if
this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is
a criminal offense.

    The shares of common stock will be ready for delivery in New York, New York
on or about     , 1999.

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Merrill Lynch & Co.                                         Goldman, Sachs & Co.
            Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown
                        Lehman Brothers
                                                             Robertson Stephens

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                   The date of this prospectus is     , 1999.
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Inside of front cover of prospectus:

[Graphic of "Internet Capital Group" surrounded by "Market Makers" and
"Infrastructure Service Providers"]

Text of Artwork:

      Internet Capital Group is an Internet holding company actively engaged in
business-to-business, or B2B, e-commerce through a network of partner
companies. Our goal is to become the premier B2B e-commerce company by
establishing an e-commerce presence in major segments of the global economy. We
provide operational assistance, capital support, industry expertise, and a
strategic network of business relationships intended to maximize the long-term
market potential of more than 45 business-to-business e-commerce partner
companies. We focus on two types of business-to-business e-commerce companies--
market makers and infrastructure service providers.

Inside of gatefold of front cover of prospectus:

Graphic from inside front cover of prospectus with "Internet Capital Group"
surrounded by the text: "Identify Market Leaders," "Integrate into Network,"
"Influence Strategy and Operations," "Provide Best-of-Class Business Services"
and "Share Best Practices." In an outer ring of the graphic the terms
"Software," "Outsourced Services" and "Strategic Consulting and Systems
Integration" appear as "Infrastructure Service Providers," the terms
"Chemicals," "Printing," "Paper," "Plastics," "Food," "Healthcare," "Auto
Parts," "Electronic Components," "Telecommunications," "Financial Services" and
"Construction" appear as "Vertical Market Makers" and the terms "Used Capital
Equipment," "Asset Disposition," "Industrial," "Logistics" and "Small Business"
appear as "Horizontal Market Makers."

Text of Artwork:

     .  INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP leverages the collective knowledge and
        resources of our partner companies, strategic investors and
        Advisory Board to actively develop the business strategies,
        operations and management teams of our partner companies. In
        addition, our skilled management team helps guide our partner
        companies in areas such as sales and marketing, executive
        recruiting, human resources, technology and finance.

     .  VERTICAL MARKET MAKERS are market makers that operate within a
        specific industry. Traditional distribution channels that are
        inefficient and highly administrative often characterize these
        industries. Vertical market makers can capitalize on the Internet
        to streamline procurement processes, decrease transaction costs,
        shorten distribution times and automate customer support. These
        market makers may generate revenue by selling products and
        services as principals in transactions or charging agent fees
        based on the value of transactions.

     .  HORIZONTAL MARKET MAKERS are market makers that operate across
        multiple industries. Horizontal market makers can increase
        efficiencies by supporting or conducting transactions online. They
        also facilitate interaction and transactions among businesses and
        professionals through electronic communities. Horizontal market
        makers may generate revenue by charging fees for access to their
        Internet based services, selling advertising on their Web sites or
        charging agent fees based on the value of transactions.

     .  INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICE PROVIDERS assist traditional businesses in
        one of four ways--providing strategic consulting, systems
        integration, software or outsourced services. Strategic
        consultants assist businesses in developing their e-commerce
        strategies. Systems integrators develop and implement
        technological infrastructures that enable e-commerce. Software
        providers design and sell software applications that support e-
        commerce and integrate business functions. Outsourced service
        providers offer software applications, infrastructure and related
        services designed to help businesses reduce costs, improve
        operational efficiencies and decrease time to market.
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                               TABLE OF CONTENTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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<S>                                                                       <C>
Summary..................................................................   1
Risk Factors.............................................................   6
Forward-Looking Statements...............................................  19
Use of Proceeds..........................................................  20
Dividend Policy..........................................................  20
Price Range of Common Stock..............................................  20
The Reorganization.......................................................  21
Concurrent Offering......................................................  21
Private Placements.......................................................  21
Capitalization...........................................................  22
Selected Consolidated Financial Data.....................................  23
Management's Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition And Results
 Of Operations...........................................................  24
Our Business.............................................................  43
Management...............................................................  64
Certain Transactions.....................................................  81
Principal Shareholders...................................................  86
Description Of Capital Stock.............................................  88
Shares Eligible For Future Sale..........................................  92
Principal United States Tax Consequences To Non-U.S. Holders.............  94
Underwriting.............................................................  97
Legal Matters............................................................ 101
Experts.................................................................. 101
Where You Can Find More Information...................................... 103
Index To Consolidated Financial Statements............................... F-1
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                             ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS

      The terms "Internet Capital Group," "our" and "we," as used in this
prospectus, refer to Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. and its wholly-owned
subsidiary, Internet Capital Group Operations, Inc. (formerly known as Internet
Capital Group, Inc.), for periods before the reorganization of Internet Capital
Group, L.L.C. into Internet Capital Group, Inc., except where it is clear that
the term refers only to Internet Capital Group, Inc. For periods after the
reorganization, these terms refer to Internet Capital Group, Inc. and its
wholly-owned subsidiaries Internet Capital Group Operations, Inc., IBIS (505)
Limited, ICG Holding, Inc. and ICG Holding, Inc.'s wholly-owned subsidiaries,
except where it is clear that the term refers only to Internet Capital Group,
Inc. In addition, all information in this prospectus gives effect to the
reorganization described in "The Reorganization" that was effected before this
offering.

      Although we refer to the companies in which we have acquired an equity
interest as our "partner companies" and that we have a "partnership" with these
companies, we do not act as an agent or legal representative for any of our
partner companies, we do not have the power or authority to legally bind any of
our partner companies and we do not have the types of liabilities for our
partner companies that a general partner of a partnership would have.

      You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus. We
have not, and the underwriters have not, authorized any other person to provide
you with different information. If anyone provides you with different or
inconsistent information, you should not rely on it. We are not, and the
underwriters are not, making an offer to sell these securities in any
jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. You should assume that
the information appearing in this prospectus is accurate as of the date on the
front cover of this prospectus only. Our business, financial condition, results
of operations and prospects may have changed since that date.

      We expect to furnish our shareholders with annual reports containing
consolidated financial statements audited by an independent accounting firm.
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                                    SUMMARY

      This summary is not complete and may not contain all of the information
that may be important to you. You should read the entire prospectus carefully,
including the financial data and related notes, before making an investment
decision. Unless otherwise specifically stated, the information in this
prospectus has been adjusted to reflect a 2 for 1 stock split of all shares of
our common stock outstanding on December 6, 1999. This prospectus does not take
into account the possible sale of additional shares of common stock to the
underwriters under the underwriters' right to purchase additional shares to
cover over-allotments.

                          Internet Capital Group, Inc.

      Internet Capital Group is an Internet holding company actively engaged in
business-to-business, or B2B, e-commerce through a network of partner
companies. Our goal is to become the premier B2B e-commerce company by
establishing an e-commerce presence in major segments of the global economy. We
believe that our sole focus on the B2B e-commerce industry allows us to
capitalize rapidly on new opportunities and to attract and develop leading B2B
e-commerce companies. As of December 2, 1999, we owned interests in 47 B2B
e-commerce companies which we refer to as our partner companies.

      Our operating strategy is to integrate our partner companies into a
collaborative network that leverages our collective knowledge and resources.
With the goal of holding our partner company interests for the long-term, we
use these collective resources to actively develop the business strategies,
operations and management teams of our partner companies. Our resources include
the experience, industry relationships and specific expertise of our management
team, our partner companies and our Advisory Board. Currently, our Advisory
Board consists of individuals with executive-level experience in general
management, sales and marketing and information technology at such leading
companies as Coca-Cola Company, Exodus Communications, IBM Corporation,
MasterCard, Merrill Lynch and Microsoft. We believe that building successful
B2B e-commerce companies enhances the ability of our collaborative network to
facilitate innovation and growth among our partner companies.

      The substantial growth in B2B e-commerce creates tremendous market
opportunities for new emerging companies. Forrester Research estimates that the
United States B2B e-commerce market, defined as the intercompany trade of hard
goods over the Internet, will grow from $43 billion in 1998 to more than $1.3
trillion by 2003. IDC projects that the Western European B2B e-commerce market
will grow from $3.8 billion in 1998 to over $350 billion by 2003. We focus on
two types of B2B e-commerce companies, which we call market makers and
infrastructure service providers.

     .  Market makers bring buyers and sellers together by creating
        Internet-based markets for the exchange of goods, services and
        information. Market makers enable more effective and lower cost
        commerce for traditional businesses by providing access through the
        Internet to a broader range of buyers and sellers. Market makers
        typically operate in a specific industry or provide specific goods
        and services across multiple industries. Market makers tailor their
        business models to match a target market's distinct
        characteristics. Our partner company network currently includes
        significant interests in 28 market makers: Animated Images, Arbinet
        Communications, asseTrade, AUTOVIA, Bidcom, Collabria, Commerx,
        ComputerJobs.com, CourtLink, CyberCrop.com., Deja.com, e-Chemicals,
        eMarketWorld, eMerge Interactive, EmployeeLife.com, Internet
        Commerce Systems, iParts, JusticeLink, NetVendor, ONVIA.com,
        PaperExchange.com, Plan Sponsor Exchange, Purchasing Solutions,
        Residential Delivery Services, StarCite, Universal Access,
        USgift.com and VerticalNet.

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     .  Infrastructure service providers sell software and services to
        businesses engaged in e-commerce. Many businesses need assistance
        in designing business practices to take advantage of the Internet
        and in building and managing the technological infrastructure
        needed to support B2B e-commerce. Our partner company network
        currently includes significant interests in 19 infrastructure
        service providers: Benchmarking Partners, Blackboard, Breakaway
        Solutions, ClearCommerce, CommerceQuest, Context Integration,
        Entegrity Solutions, LinkShare, PrivaSeek, SageMaker, Servicesoft
        Technologies, Sky Alland Marketing, Syncra Software, TRADEX
        Technologies, traffic.com, United Messaging, US Interactive,
        VitalTone and Vivant!

      We have grown rapidly since our inception in 1996. In 1998, we added 12
B2B e-commerce companies to our network and from the beginning of 1999 to
December 2, 1999, we added 27 B2B e-commerce companies to our network. All of
our acquisitions to date have been of B2B e-commerce companies headquartered in
the United States. We expect to continue to evaluate additional acquisition
opportunities in the United States. In addition, we recently opened an office
in London, England that will focus on European B2B e-commerce opportunities.

      We are a Delaware corporation. Our principal executive office is located
at 435 Devon Park Drive, Building 800, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087 and our
telephone number is (610) 989-0111. We also maintain offices in San Francisco,
California; Boston, Massachusetts; Seattle, Washington; and London, England. We
maintain a site on the World Wide Web at www.icge.com. The information on our
Web site is not part of this prospectus.

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                                  The Offering

      The offering information provided below is as of November 30, 1999, after
giving effect to our 2 for 1 stock split of all shares outstanding on December
6, 1999 and includes:

     .  the issuance and sale to AT&T Corp. of 609,533 shares of our common
        stock in a private placement for $50 million; and

     .  the issuance and sale to Internet Assets, Inc. upon closing of this
        offering of $20 million of our common stock in a private placement
        equaling 248,447 shares, based on the split-adjusted closing price
        of our common stock on December 2, 1999 of $80.50.

      The information provided below excludes:

     .      shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the
        convertible notes being offered concurrently with this offering;

     .  5,114,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of stock
        options at a weighted average exercise price of $21.88 per share;

     .  1,381,032 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of options
        reserved for grant;

     .  2,576,493 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants
        with an exercise price of $6.00 per share;

     .  400,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants
        with an exercise price of $5.00 per share related to our revolving
        bank credit facility;

     .  1,049,425 shares of our common stock issuable upon exercise of an
        option under an agreement related to the acquisition of a partner
        company ownership interest; and

     .  the exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option.

<TABLE>
 <C>                                      <S>
 Common stock offered in public offering:

        U.S. offering.................... 4,800,000 shares
        International offering........... 1,200,000 shares
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        Total............................ 6,000,000 shares
 Shares outstanding after the offering... 261,050,328 shares

 Over-allotment option................... 900,000 shares

 Use of proceeds......................... We estimate that the net proceeds
                                          from this offering without exercise
                                          of the over-allotment option will be
                                          about $461.1 million at an assumed
                                          public offering price of $80.50 per
                                          share based on the closing price of
                                          our common stock on December 2, 1999.
                                          In addition, we estimate that the net
                                          proceeds from our concurrent offering
                                          of convertibles notes will be about
                                          $241.8 million without exercise of
                                          the over-allotment option. We intend
                                          to use these net proceeds to repay
                                          any balance outstanding on our
                                          revolving bank credit facility, to
                                          make acquisitions, to pay interest on
                                          our convertible notes and for general
                                          corporate purposes including working
                                          capital.

 Risk factors............................ See "Risk Factors" and the other
                                          information included in this
                                          prospectus for a discussion of
                                          factors you should carefully consider
                                          before deciding to invest in shares
                                          of our common stock.

 Nasdaq National Market symbol........... "ICGE"
</TABLE>

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                              Concurrent Offering

      Concurrently with our offering of common stock, we are offering by means
of a separate prospectus $250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of our   %
convertible subordinated notes due 2004. The convertible notes will be
convertible at the option of the holder into shares of our common stock. The
completion of the convertible notes offering is not a condition to the
completion of this offering. The sale of our convertible notes is described in
greater detail below under the heading "Concurrent Offering."

                            Private Placements

      We have entered into an agreement with AT&T Corp. pursuant to which we
will sell to AT&T Corp. 609,533 shares of our common stock for $50 million. The
private placement to AT&T Corp. is not conditioned upon the completion of this
offering. In addition, we are offering $20 million of shares of our common
stock to Internet Assets, Inc. in a private placement at the public offering
price. The private placement to Internet Assets, Inc. is conditioned upon the
completion of this offering. The private placements are described below under
the heading "Private Placements."

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                      Summary Consolidated Financial Data

      The following summary historical and pro forma consolidated financial
data should be read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and our audited Consolidated
Financial Statements and related Notes thereto included elsewhere in this
prospectus. The summary pro forma data does not purport to represent what our
results would have been if the events described below had occurred at the dates
indicated. The Pro Forma columns included in the Consolidated Statements of
Operations Data for the year ended December 31, 1998 and the nine months ended
September 30, 1999, derived from elsewhere in this prospectus, reflect the
effect of our 1998 and 1999 acquisitions of companies accounted for under the
consolidation and equity methods, the deconsolidation of VerticalNet, and the
acquisition of our ownership interest in Breakaway Solutions as a company
accounted for under the equity method as if they had occurred on January 1,
1998. The Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Operations Data for the year
ended December 31, 1998 and the nine months ended September 30, 1999, included
under the actual results for each of those periods, reflect our taxation as a
corporation since January 1, 1998 and 1999, respectively, although we have been
taxed as a corporation only since February 2, 1999. The Pro Forma Consolidated
Balance Sheet Data as of September 30, 1999, derived from elsewhere in this
prospectus, reflect the effect of our acquisitions subsequent to September 30,
1999 as if they had occurred on September 30, 1999. The Pro Forma As Adjusted
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data reflect the sale of 6,000,000 shares of our
common stock in this offering at an assumed public offering price of $80.50 per
share, the issuance and sale of $50 million and $20 million, respectively, of
our common stock to AT&T Corp. and Internet Assets, Inc. in separate private
placements and the issuance and sale of $250,000,000 of our convertible notes
in a concurrent offering after deduction of estimated underwriting discounts
and commissions and estimated offering expenses.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            Nine Months Ended
                         March 4, 1996    Year Ended December 31,             September 30,
                         (Inception) to ------------------------------ -----------------------------
                          December 31,   1997      1998       1998       1998      1999      1999
                              1996      Actual    Actual    Pro Forma   Actual    Actual   Pro Forma
                         -------------- -------  --------  ----------- --------  --------  ---------
                                                           (Unaudited)         (Unaudited)
                                          (In Thousands Except Per Share Data)
Consolidated Statements
 of Operations Data:
<S>                      <C>            <C>      <C>       <C>         <C>       <C>       <C>
Revenue.................    $   285     $   792  $  3,135   $  6,456   $  1,862  $ 14,783  $  7,186
Operating Expenses......      2,348       7,510    20,156     11,366     12,728    38,427    21,668
                            -------     -------  --------   --------   --------  --------  --------
                             (2,063)     (6,718)  (17,021)    (4,910)   (10,866)  (23,644)  (14,482)
Other income, net.......        --          --     30,483     30,483     23,514    47,001    46,989
Interest income (ex-
 pense), net............         88         138       924       (814)       513     2,407     2,401
                            -------     -------  --------   --------   --------  --------  --------
Income (Loss) Before
 Income Taxes, Minority
 Interest and Equity
 Income (Loss)..........     (1,975)     (6,580)   14,386     24,759     13,161    25,764    34,908
Income taxes............        --          --        --         --         --     12,840    28,073
Minority interest.......        427        (106)    5,382        553      2,699     4,133       720
Equity income (loss)....       (514)        106    (5,869)   (89,823)    (3,969)  (49,142)  (98,819)
                            -------     -------  --------   --------   --------  --------  --------
Net Income (Loss).......    $(2,062)    $(6,580) $ 13,899   $(64,511)  $ 11,891  $ (6,405) $(35,118)
                            =======     =======  ========   ========   ========  ========  ========
Net income (loss) per
 share--diluted.........    $ (0.05)    $ (0.10) $   0.12   $  (0.57)  $   0.11  $  (0.03) $  (0.19)
Weighted average shares
 outstanding--diluted...     40,792      68,198   112,299    112,205    105,675   185,104   185,104
Ratio of earnings to
 fixed charges (unau-
 dited) (a).............                             38.7x                           13.2x
Pro forma net income
 (loss) (unaudited).....                         $  8,756                        $(12,509)
Pro forma net income
 (loss) per share--
 diluted (unaudited)....                         $   0.08                        $  (0.07)
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        September 30, 1999
                                                  ------------------------------
                                                                      Pro Forma
                                                   Actual  Pro Forma As Adjusted
                                                  -------- --------- -----------
                                                           (Unaudited)
                                                          (In Thousands)
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:
<S>                                               <C>      <C>       <C>
Cash and cash equivalents........................ $186,137 $ 52,347  $  825,220
Short-term investments...........................   22,845   22,845      22,845
Working capital..................................  200,370   40,655     813,528
Total assets.....................................  470,227  471,067   1,252,156
Long-term debt...................................    1,633    3,000       3,000
Convertible subordinated notes...................      --       --      250,000
Total shareholders' equity.......................  418,517  418,517     949,606
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(a) Earnings were insufficient to cover fixed charges by $1,975,130 and
    $6,327,305 during the period March 4, 1996 (inception) to December 31, 1996
    and the year ended December 31, 1997, respectively.

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                                  RISK FACTORS

      Investing in our common stock will provide you with an equity ownership
interest in Internet Capital Group. As one of our shareholders, your investment
will be subject to risks inherent in our business. The price of our common
stock may decline. You should carefully consider the following factors as well
as other information contained in this prospectus before deciding to invest in
shares of our common stock.

RISKS PARTICULAR TO INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP

We have a limited operating history upon which you may evaluate us

      We were formed in March 1996. Although we have grown significantly since
then, we have a limited operating history upon which you may evaluate our
business and prospects. We and our partner companies are among the many
companies that have entered into the emerging B2B e-commerce market. Many of
our partner companies are in the early stages of their development. Our
business and prospects must be considered in light of the risk, expense and
difficulties frequently encountered by companies in early stages of
development, particularly companies in new and rapidly evolving markets such as
B2B e-commerce. If we are unable to effectively allocate our resources and help
grow existing partner companies, our stock price may be adversely affected and
we may be unable to execute our strategy of developing a collaborative network
of partner companies.

Our business depends upon the performance of our partner companies, which is
uncertain

      Economic, governmental, industry and internal company factors outside our
control affect each of our partner companies. If our partner companies do not
succeed, the value of our assets and the price of our common stock could
decline. The material risks relating to our partner companies include:

     .  fluctuations in the market price of the common stock of
        VerticalNet and Breakaway Solutions, two of our publicly traded
        partner companies, and other future publicly traded partner
        companies, which are likely to affect the price of our common
        stock;

     .  lack of the widespread commercial use of the Internet, which may
        prevent our partner companies from succeeding; and

     .  intensifying competition for the products and services our partner
        companies offer, which could lead to the failure of some of our
        partner companies.

      Of our $470 million in total assets as of September 30, 1999, $168.7
million, or 36%, consisted of ownership interests in and advances to our
partner companies. On a pro forma basis, adjusted for our acquisitions
subsequent to September 30, 1999 as if they had occurred on September 30, 1999,
our assets on September 30, 1999 were $471.1 million, of which $321 million, or
68.1%, consisted of ownership interests in and advances to our partner
companies. The carrying value of our partner company ownership interests
includes our original acquisition cost, the effect of accounting for certain of
our partner companies under the equity method of accounting, the effect of
adjustments to our carrying value resulting from certain issuances of equity
securities by our partner companies and the effect of impairment charges
recorded for the decrease in value of certain partner companies. The carrying
value of our partner companies will be impaired and decrease if one or more of
our partner companies do not succeed. The carrying value of our partner
companies is not marked to market; therefore a decline in the market value of
one of our publicly traded partner companies may impact our financial position
by not more than the carrying value of the partner company. However, such a
decline would likely affect the price of our common stock. For example,
VerticalNet and Breakaway Solutions are two of our publicly traded partner
companies and on December 2, 1999 our holdings in VerticalNet and Breakaway
Solutions had respective market values of approximately $1.2 billion and $395
million. A decline in the market value of VerticalNet or Breakaway Solutions
will likely cause a decline in the price of our common stock.

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      Other material risks relating to our partner companies are more fully
described below under "Risks Particular to Our Partner Companies."

Our business model is unproven

      Our strategy is based on an unproven business model. Our business model
depends on the willingness of companies to join our collaborative network and
the ability of the collaborative network to assist our partner companies. Our
business model depends on our ability to share information within our network
of partner companies. If competition develops among our partner companies, we
may be unable to fully benefit from the sharing of information within our
network of partner companies. If we cannot convince companies of the value of
our business model, our ability to attract new companies will be adversely
affected and our strategy of building a collaborative network may not succeed.

Fluctuations in our quarterly results may adversely affect our stock price

      We expect that our quarterly results will fluctuate significantly due to
many factors, including:

     .  the operating results of our partner companies;

     .  changes in equity losses or income and amortization of goodwill
        related to the acquisition or divestiture of interests in partner
        companies;

     .  changes in our methods of accounting for our partner company
        interests, which may result from changes in our ownership
        percentages of our partner companies;

     .  sales of equity securities by our partner companies, which could
        cause us to recognize gains or losses under applicable accounting
        rules;

     .  the pace of development or a decline in growth of the B2B e-
        commerce market;

     .  intense competition from other potential acquirors of B2B e-
        commerce companies, which could increase our cost of acquiring
        interests in additional companies, and competition for the goods
        and services offered by our partner companies; and

     .  our ability to effectively manage our growth and the growth of our
        partner companies during the anticipated rapid growth of the
        global B2B e-commerce market.

      We believe that period-to-period comparisons of our operating results are
not meaningful. If our operating results in one or more quarters do not meet
securities analysts' or your expectations, the price of our common stock could
decrease.

Our success is dependent on our key personnel and the key personnel of our
partner companies

      We believe that our success will depend on continued employment by us and
our partner companies of senior management and key technical personnel. Our
success also depends on the continued assistance of our Advisory Board members,
some of whom may from time to time leave our Advisory Board. If one or more
members of our senior management, our partner companies' senior management or
our Advisory Board were unable or unwilling to continue in their present
positions, our business and operations could be disrupted.

      As of December 2, 1999, fifteen of our twenty management personnel have
worked for us for less than one year. Our efficiency may be limited while these
employees and future employees are being integrated into our operations. In
addition, we may be unable to find and hire additional qualified management and
professional personnel to help lead us and our partner companies.

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      The success of some of our partner companies also depends on their having
highly trained technical and marketing personnel. Our partner companies will
need to continue to hire additional personnel as their businesses grow. A
shortage in the number of trained technical and marketing personnel could limit
the ability of our partner companies to increase sales of their existing
products and services and launch new product offerings.

We have had a history of losses and expect continued losses in the foreseeable
future

      Our net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 of $6.4 million
includes gains of $29.0 million, net of deferred taxes, related to the issuance
of stock by VerticalNet and a $7.7 million deferred tax benefit related to our
conversion from a limited liability company to a taxable corporation. Without
the $36.7 million effect of these items on our net results, we would have had a
net loss of $43.1 million. For the year ended December 31, 1998, we realized
net income of $13.9 million primarily due to $34.4 million of non-operating
gains from the sale of certain minority interests. In addition, we incurred net
losses of $6.6 million in 1997 and $2.1 million in 1996. After giving effect to
our acquisitions during 1998 and 1999 as if they had occurred on January 1,
1998, pro forma net income for the year ended December 31, 1998 and the nine
months ended September 30, 1999 would have been reduced by $78.4 million and
$28.7 million, respectively. Excluding the effect of any future non-operating
gains, we expect to continue to incur losses for the foreseeable future and, if
we ever have profits, we may not be able to sustain them. Without the effect of
any significant non-operating gains during the three months ended December 31,
1999, we expect to incur a significant net loss for this period.

      Our expenses will increase as we build an infrastructure to implement our
business model. For example, we expect to hire additional employees, expand
information technology systems and lease more space for our corporate offices.
In addition, we plan to significantly increase our operating expenses to:

     .  broaden our partner company support capabilities;

     .  explore acquisition opportunities and alliances with other
        companies;

     .  facilitate business arrangements among our partner companies; and

     .  expand our business internationally.

Expenses may also increase due to the potential effect of goodwill amortization
and other charges resulting from completed and future acquisitions. If any of
these and other expenses are not accompanied by increased revenue, our losses
will be greater than we anticipate.

Our partner companies are growing rapidly and we may have difficulty assisting
them in managing their growth

      Our partner companies have grown, and we expect them to continue to grow
rapidly, by adding new products and services and hiring new employees. This
growth is likely to place significant strain on their resources and on the
resources we allocate to assist our partner companies. In addition, our
management may be unable to convince our partner companies to adopt our ideas
for effectively and successfully managing their growth.

We may compete with some of our shareholders and partner companies, and our
partner companies may compete with each other

      We may compete with some of our shareholders and partner companies for
Internet-related opportunities. After this offering, Comcast Corporation and
Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. will own 9.3% and 13.9% of our outstanding common
stock, respectively, based on the number of shares held by each of them on

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November 30, 1999. These shareholders may compete with us to acquire interests
in B2B e-commerce companies. Comcast Corporation and Safeguard Scientifics
currently each have a designee as a member of our board of directors and IBM
Corporation has a right to designate a board observer, which may give these
companies access to our business plan and knowledge about potential
acquisitions. In addition, we may compete with our partner companies to acquire
interests in B2B e-commerce companies, and our partner companies may compete
with each other for acquisitions or other B2B e-commerce opportunities. In
particular, VerticalNet seeks to expand, in part through acquisitions, its
number of B2B communities. VerticalNet, therefore, may seek to acquire
companies that we would find attractive. While we may partner with VerticalNet
on future acquisitions, we have no current contractual obligations to do so. We
do not have any policies, contracts or other understandings with any of our
shareholders or partner companies that would govern the resolution of these
potential conflicts. This competition, and the complications posed by the
designated directors, may deter companies from partnering with us and may limit
our business opportunities.

We face competition from other potential acquirors of B2B e-commerce companies

      We face competition from other capital providers including publicly-
traded Internet companies, venture capital companies and large corporations.
Many of these competitors have greater financial resources and brand name
recognition than we do. These competitors may limit our opportunity to acquire
interests in new partner companies. If we cannot acquire interests in
attractive companies on reasonable terms, our strategy to build a collaborative
network of partner companies may not succeed.

Our global expansion exposes us to less developed markets, currency
fluctuations and political instability

      We are pursuing B2B e-commerce opportunities outside the United States.
We recently opened an office in London whose personnel will focus on B2B e-
commerce opportunities in Europe. This international expansion exposes us to
several risks, including the following:

     .  Less Developed Markets. We believe that e-commerce markets outside
        the United States are less developed than the United States e-
        commerce market. If the e-commerce markets outside the United
        States do not continue to mature, any of our partner companies
        outside the United States may not succeed.

     .  Currency Fluctuations. When we purchase interests in non-United
        States partner companies for cash, we will likely have to pay for
        the interests using the currency of the country where the
        prospective partner company is located. Similarly, although it is
        our intention to act as a long-term partner to our partner
        companies, if we sold an interest in a non-United States partner
        company we might receive foreign currency. To the extent that we
        transact in foreign currencies, fluctuations in the relative value
        of these currencies and the United States dollar may adversely
        impact our financial results.

     .  Compliance with Laws. As we expand internationally, we will become
        increasingly subject to the laws and regulations of foreign
        countries. We may not be familiar with these laws and regulations,
        and these laws and regulations may change at any time.

     .  Political Instability. We may purchase interests in foreign
        partner companies that are located, or transact business in, parts
        of the world that experience political instability. Political
        instability may have an adverse impact on the subject country's
        economy, and may limit or eliminate a partner company's ability to
        conduct business.

Our outstanding indebtedness may increase substantially

      As of September 30, 1999, we had $1,633,000 in long term debt. If the
concurrent offering is completed, our long term debt will increase by
$250,000,000 ($287,500,000 if the underwriters' over-allotment option is
exercised in full). This increased indebtedness will impact us in a number of
ways:

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     .  significantly increase our interest expense and related debt
        service costs;

     .  make it more difficult to obtain additional financing; and

     .  constrain our ability to react quickly in an unfavorable economic
        climate.

      Our ordinary business operations do not generate sufficient cash flow to
satisfy the annual debt service payments that will be required as a result of
the completion of the concurrent offering. This may result in us using a
portion of the proceeds of this offering to pay interest or result in us
borrowing additional funds or selling additional equity to meet our debt
service obligations. If we are unable to satisfy our debt service
requirements, substantial liquidity problems could result, which would
negatively impact our future prospects.

Our growth could be impaired by limitations on our and our partner companies
access to the capital markets

      We are dependent on the capital markets for access to funds for
acquisitions and other purposes.

Our partner companies are also dependent on the capital markets to raise
capital for their own purposes. To date, there have been a substantial number
of Internet-related initial public offerings and additional offerings are
expected to be made in the future. If the market for Internet-related
companies and initial public offerings were to weaken for an extended period
of time, our ability and the ability of our partner companies to grow and
access the capital markets will be impaired.

We may be unable to obtain maximum value for our partner company interests

      We have significant positions in our partner companies. While we
generally do not anticipate selling our interests in our partner companies, if
we were to divest all or part of an interest in a partner company, we may not
receive maximum value for this position. For partner companies with publicly-
traded stock, we may be unable to sell our interest at then-quoted market
prices. Furthermore, for those partner companies that do not have publicly-
traded stock, the realizable value of our interests may ultimately prove to be
lower than the carrying value currently reflected in our consolidated
financial statements.

We may not have opportunities to acquire interests in additional companies

      We may be unable to identify companies that complement our strategy, and
even if we identify a company that complements our strategy, we may be unable
to acquire an interest in the company for many reasons, including:

     .  a failure to agree on the terms of the acquisition, such as the
        amount or price of our acquired interest;

     .  incompatibility between us and management of the company;

     .  competition from other acquirors of B2B e-commerce companies;

     .  a lack of capital to acquire an interest in the company; and

     .  the unwillingness of the company to partner with us.

      If we cannot acquire interests in attractive companies, our strategy to
build a collaborative network of partner companies may not succeed.

Our resources and our ability to manage newly acquired partner companies may
be strained as we acquire more and larger interests in B2B e-commerce
companies

      We have acquired, and plan to continue to acquire, significant interests
in B2B e-commerce companies that complement our business strategy. In the
future, we may acquire larger percentages or larger interests in companies
than we have in the past, or we may seek to acquire 100% ownership of
companies. We may also

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spend more on individual acquisitions than we have in the past. These larger
acquisitions may place significantly greater strain on our resources, ability
to manage such companies and ability to integrate them into our collaborative
network. Future acquisitions are subject to the following risks:

     .  Our acquisitions may cause a disruption in our ongoing support of
        our partner companies, distract our management and other resources
        and make it difficult to maintain our standards, controls and
        procedures.

     .  We may acquire interests in companies in B2B e-commerce markets in
        which we have little experience.

     .  We may not be able to facilitate collaboration between our partner
        companies and new companies that we acquire.

     .  To fund future acquisitions we may be required to incur debt or
        issue equity securities, which may be dilutive to existing
        shareholders.

We may have to buy, sell or retain assets when we would otherwise not wish to
in order to avoid registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940

      We believe that we are actively engaged in the business of B2B e-commerce
through our network of majority-owned subsidiaries and companies that we are
considered to "control." Under the Investment Company Act, a company is
considered to control another company if it owns more than 25% of that
company's voting securities. A company may be required to register as an
investment company if more than 45% of its total assets consists of, and more
than 45% of its income/loss and revenue attributable to it over the last four
quarters is derived from, ownership interests in companies it does not control.
Because many of our partner companies are not majority-owned subsidiaries, and
because we own 25% or less of the voting securities of a number of our partner
companies, changes in the value of our interests in our partner companies and
the income/loss and revenue attributable to our partner companies could subject
us to regulation under the Investment Company Act unless we took precautionary
steps. For example, in order to avoid having excessive income from "non-
controlled" interests, we may not sell minority interests we would otherwise
want to sell or we may have to generate non-investment income by selling
interests in partner companies that we are considered to control. We may also
need to ensure that we retain more than 25% ownership interests in our partner
companies after any equity offerings. In addition, we may have to acquire
additional income or loss generating majority-owned or controlled interests
that we might not otherwise have acquired or may not be able to acquire "non-
controlling" interests in companies that we would otherwise want to acquire. It
is not feasible for us to be regulated as an investment company because the
Investment Company Act rules are inconsistent with our strategy of actively
managing, operating and promoting collaboration among our network of partner
companies. On August 23, 1999 the Securities and Exchange Commission granted
our request for an exemption under Section 3(b)(2) of the Investment Company
Act declaring us to be primarily engaged in a business other than that of
investing, reinvesting, owning, holding or trading in securities. This
exemptive order reduces the risk that we may have to take action to avoid
registration as an investment company, but it does not eliminate the risk.

Our systems and those of our partner companies and third parties may not be
Year 2000 compliant, which could disrupt our operations and the operations of
our partner companies

      Many computer programs have been written using two digits rather than
four digits to define the applicable year. This poses a problem at the end of
the century because these computer programs may recognize a date using "00" as
the year 1900, rather than the year 2000. This in turn could result in major
system failures or miscalculations and is generally referred to as the Year
2000 issue. We may realize exposure and risk if our systems and the systems on
which our partner companies are dependent to conduct their operations are not
Year 2000 compliant. Our potential areas of exposure include products purchased
from third

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parties, computers, software, telephone systems and other equipment used
internally. If our present efforts and the efforts of our partner companies to
address the Year 2000 compliance issues are not successful, or if distributors,
suppliers and other third parties with which we and our partner companies
conduct business do not successfully address such issues, our business and the
businesses of our partner companies may not be operational for a period of
time. If the Web-hosting facilities of our partner companies are not Year 2000
compliant, their production Web sites would be unavailable and they would not
be able to deliver services to their users.

RISKS PARTICULAR TO OUR PARTNER COMPANIES

Fluctuation in the price of the common stock of our publicly-traded partner
companies may affect the price of our common stock

      VerticalNet and Breakaway Solutions are two of our publicly-traded
partner companies. The price of their common stock has been highly volatile. On
February 16, 1999, VerticalNet completed its initial public offering at a price
of $8.00 per share and its common stock has since traded as high as $111.94 per
share, adjusted for a two for one stock split. On October 6, 1999, Breakaway
Solutions completed its initial public offering at a price of $14.00 per share
and its common stock has since traded as high as $71.00 per share. The market
value of our holdings in these partner companies changes with these
fluctuations. Based on the closing price of VerticalNet's common stock on
December 2, 1999 of $96.56, our holdings in VerticalNet had a market value of
approximately $1.2 billion. Based on the closing price of Breakaway Solutions'
common stock on December 2, 1999 of $56.62, our holdings in Breakaway Solutions
had a market value of approximately $395 million. Fluctuations in the price of
VerticalNet's, Breakaway Solutions' and other publicly-traded partner
companies' common stock are likely to affect the price of our common stock.

      VerticalNet's results of operations, and accordingly the price of its
common stock, may be adversely affected by the following factors:

     .  lack of acceptance of the Internet as an advertising medium;

     .  inability to develop a large base of users of its Web sites who
        possess demographic characteristics attractive to advertisers;

     .  inability to generate significant e-commerce transaction revenues
        from its communities;

     .  lower advertising rates; and

     .  loss of key content providers.

      Breakaway Solutions' results of operations, and accordingly the price of
its common stock, may be adversely affected by the following factors:

     .  growing enterprises' failure to accept e-commerce solutions;

     .  inability to open new regional offices;

     .  loss of money on fixed-fee or performance-based contracts; and

     .  inability to develop brand awareness.

      As of September 30, 1999, our assets as reflected in our balance sheet
were approximately $470 million, of which $48.4 million relates to VerticalNet,
Breakaway Solutions and other publicly traded partner companies. However, we
believe that comparisons of the value of our holdings in partner companies to
the value of our total assets are not meaningful because not all of our partner
company ownership interests are marked to market in our balance sheet.

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The success of our partner companies depends on the development of the B2B e-
commerce market, which is uncertain

      All of our partner companies rely on the Internet for the success of
their businesses. The development of the e-commerce market is in its early
stages. If widespread commercial use of the Internet does not develop, or if
the Internet does not develop as an effective medium for providing products and
services, our partner companies may not succeed.

      Our long-term success depends on widespread market-acceptance of B2B e-
commerce. A number of factors could prevent such acceptance, including the
following:

     .  the unwillingness of businesses to shift from traditional
        processes to B2B e-commerce processes;

     .  the necessary network infrastructure for substantial growth in
        usage of B2B e-commerce may not be adequately developed;

     .  increased government regulation or taxation may adversely affect
        the viability of B2B e-commerce;

     .  insufficient availability of telecommunication services or changes
        in telecommunication services could result in slower response
        times for the users of B2B e-commerce; and

     .  concern and adverse publicity about the security of B2B e-commerce
        transactions.

Our partner companies may fail if their competitors provide superior Internet-
related offerings or continue to have greater resources than our partner
companies have

      Competition for Internet products and services is intense. As the market
for B2B e-commerce grows, we expect that competition will intensify. Barriers
to entry are minimal, and competitors can offer products and services at a
relatively low cost. Our partner companies compete for a share of a customer's:

     .  purchasing budget for services, materials and supplies with other
        online providers and traditional distribution channels;

     .  dollars spent on consulting services with many established
        information systems and management consulting firms; and

     .  advertising budget with online services and traditional off-line
        media, such as print and trade associations.

      In addition, some of our partner companies compete to attract and retain
a critical mass of buyers and sellers. Several companies offer competitive
solutions that compete with one or more of our partner companies. We expect
that additional companies will offer competing solutions on a stand-alone or
combined basis in the future. Furthermore, our partner companies' competitors
may develop Internet products or services that are superior to, or have greater
market acceptance than, the solutions offered by our partner companies. If our
partner companies are unable to compete successfully against their competitors,
our partner companies may fail.

      Many of our partner companies' competitors have greater brand recognition
and greater financial, marketing and other resources than our partner
companies. This may place our partner companies at a disadvantage in responding
to their competitors' pricing strategies, technological advances, advertising
campaigns, strategic partnerships and other initiatives.

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Some of our partner companies may be unable to protect their proprietary rights
and may infringe on the proprietary rights of others

      Our partner companies are inventing new ways of doing business. In
support of this innovation, they will develop proprietary techniques,
trademarks, processes and software. Although reasonable efforts will be taken
to protect the rights to this intellectual property, the complexity of
international trade secret, copyright, trademark and patent law, coupled with
the limited resources of these young companies and the demands of quick
delivery of products and services to market, create risk that their efforts
will prove inadequate. Further, the nature of Internet business demands that
considerable detail about their innovative processes and techniques be exposed
to competitors, because it must be presented on the Web sites in order to
attract clients. Some of our partner companies also license content from third
parties and it is possible that they could become subject to infringement
actions based upon the content licensed from those third parties. Our partner
companies generally obtain representations as to the origin and ownership of
such licensed content; however, this may not adequately protect them. Any
claims against our partner companies' proprietary rights, with or without
merit, could subject our partner companies to costly litigation and the
diversion of their technical and management personnel. If our partner companies
incur costly litigation and their personnel are not effectively deployed, the
expenses and losses incurred by our partner companies will increase and their
profits, if any, will decrease.

Our partner companies that publish or distribute content over the Internet may
be subject to legal liability

      Some of our partner companies may be subject to legal claims relating to
the content on their Web sites, or the downloading and distribution of this
content. Claims could involve matters such as defamation, invasion of privacy
and copyright infringement. Providers of Internet products and services have
been sued in the past, sometimes successfully, based on the content of
material. In addition, some of the content provided by our partner companies on
their Web sites is drawn from data compiled by other parties, including
governmental and commercial sources. This data may have errors. If any of our
partner companies' Web site content is improperly used or if any of our partner
companies supply incorrect information, it could result in unexpected
liability. Any of our partner companies that incur this type of unexpected
liability may not have insurance to cover the claim or its insurance may not
provide sufficient coverage. If our partner companies incur substantial cost
because of this type of unexpected liability, the expenses incurred by our
partner companies will increase and their profits, if any, will decrease.

Our partner companies' computer and communications systems may fail, which may
discourage content providers from using our partner companies' systems

      Some of our partner companies' businesses depend on the efficient and
uninterrupted operation of their computer and communications hardware systems.
Any system interruptions that cause our partner companies' Web sites to be
unavailable to Web browsers may reduce the attractiveness of our partner
companies' Web sites to third party content providers. If third party content
providers are unwilling to use our partner companies' Web sites, our business,
financial condition and operating results could be adversely affected.
Interruptions could result from natural disasters as well as power loss,
telecommunications failure and similar events.

Our partner companies' businesses may be disrupted if they are unable to
upgrade their systems to meet increased demand

      Capacity limits on some of our partner companies' technology, transaction
processing systems and network hardware and software may be difficult to
project and they may not be able to expand and upgrade their systems to meet
increased use.

      As traffic on our partner companies' Web sites continues to increase,
they must expand and upgrade their technology, transaction processing systems
and network hardware and software. Our partner companies

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may be unable to accurately project the rate of increase in use of their Web
sites. In addition, our partner companies may not be able to expand and upgrade
their systems and network hardware and software capabilities to accommodate
increased use of their Web sites. If our partner companies are unable to
appropriately upgrade their systems and network hardware and software, the
operations and processes of our partner companies may be disrupted.

Our partner companies may not be able to attract a loyal base of users to their
Web sites

      While content is important to all our partner companies' Web sites, our
market maker partner companies are particularly dependent on content to attract
users to their Web sites. Our success depends upon the ability of these partner
companies to deliver compelling Internet content to their targeted users. If
our partner companies are unable to develop Internet content that attracts a
loyal user base, the revenues and profitability of our partner companies could
be impaired. Internet users can freely navigate and instantly switch among a
large number of Web sites. Many of these Web sites offer original content.
Thus, our partner companies may have difficulty distinguishing the content on
their Web sites to attract a loyal base of users.

Our partner companies may be unable to acquire or maintain easily identifiable
Web site addresses or prevent third parties from acquiring Web site addresses
similar to theirs

      Some of our partner companies hold various Web site addresses relating to
their brands. These partner companies may not be able to prevent third parties
from acquiring Web site addresses that are similar to their addresses, which
could adversely affect the use by businesses of our partner companies' Web
sites. In these instances, our partner companies may not grow as we expect. The
acquisition and maintenance of Web site addresses generally is regulated by
governmental agencies and their designees. The regulation of Web site addresses
in the United States and in foreign countries is subject to change. As a
result, our partner companies may not be able to acquire or maintain relevant
Web site addresses in all countries where they conduct business. Furthermore,
the relationship between regulations governing such addresses and laws
protecting trademarks is unclear.

Some of our partner companies are dependent on barter transactions that do not
generate cash revenue

      Our partner companies often enter into barter transactions in which they
provide advertising for other Internet-related companies in exchange for
advertising for the partner company. In a barter transaction the partner
company will reflect the sales of the advertising received as an expense and
the value of the advertising provided, in an equal amount, as revenue. However,
barter transactions also do not generate cash revenue, which may adversely
affect the cash flows of some of our partner companies. Limited cash flows may
adversely affect a partner company's abilities to expand its operations and
satisfy its liabilities. During 1998 and the nine month period ended September
30, 1999, revenue from barter transactions constituted a significant portion of
some of our partner companies' revenue. Barter revenue may continue to
represent a significant portion of their revenue in future periods. For
example, for the nine-month period ending September 30, 1999, approximately 23%
of VerticalNet's revenue was attributable to barter transactions.

RISKS RELATING TO THE INTERNET INDUSTRY

Concerns regarding security of transactions and transmitting confidential
information over the Internet may have an adverse impact on our business

      We believe that concern regarding the security of confidential
information transmitted over the Internet prevents many potential customers
from engaging in online transactions. If our partner companies that depend on
such transactions do not add sufficient security features to their future
product releases, our partner companies' products may not gain market
acceptance or there may be additional legal exposure to them.

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      Despite the measures some of our partner companies have taken, the
infrastructure of each of them is potentially vulnerable to physical or
electronic break-ins, viruses or similar problems. If a person circumvents the
security measures imposed by any one of our partner companies, he or she could
misappropriate proprietary information or cause interruption in operations of
the partner company. Security breaches that result in access to confidential
information could damage the reputation of any one of our partner companies and
expose the partner company affected to a risk of loss or liability. Some of our
partner companies may be required to make significant investments and efforts
to protect against or remedy security breaches. Additionally, as e-commerce
becomes more widespread, our partner companies' customers will become more
concerned about security. If our partner companies are unable to adequately
address these concerns, they may be unable to sell their goods and services.

Rapid technological changes may prevent our partner companies from remaining
current with their technical resources and maintaining competitive product and
service offerings

      The markets in which our partner companies operate are characterized by
rapid technological change, frequent new product and service introductions and
evolving industry standards. Significant technological changes could render
their existing Web site technology or other products and services obsolete. The
e-commerce market's growth and intense competition exacerbate these conditions.
If our partner companies are unable to successfully respond to these
developments or do not respond in a cost-effective way, our business, financial
condition and operating results will be adversely affected. To be successful,
our partner companies must adapt to their rapidly changing markets by
continually improving the responsiveness, services and features of their
products and services and by developing new features to meet the needs of their
customers. Our success will depend, in part, on our partner companies' ability
to license leading technologies useful in their businesses, enhance their
existing products and services and develop new offerings and technology that
address the needs of their customers. Our partner companies will also need to
respond to technological advances and emerging industry standards in a cost-
effective and timely manner.

Government regulations and legal uncertainties may place financial burdens on
our business and the businesses of our partner companies

      As of December 2, 1999, there were few laws or regulations directed
specifically at e-commerce. However, because of the Internet's popularity and
increasing use, new laws and regulations may be adopted. These laws and
regulations may cover issues such as the collection and use of data from Web
site visitors and related privacy issues, pricing, content, copyrights, online
gambling, distribution and quality of goods and services. The enactment of any
additional laws or regulations may impede the growth of the Internet and B2B e-
commerce, which could decrease the revenue of our partner companies and place
additional financial burdens on our business and the businesses of our partner
companies.

      Laws and regulations directly applicable to e-commerce or Internet
communications are becoming more prevalent. For example, the United States
Congress recently enacted laws regarding online copyright infringement and the
protection of information collected online from children. Although these laws
may not have a direct adverse effect on our business or those of our partner
companies, they add to the legal and regulatory burden faced by B2B e-commerce
companies.

RISKS RELATING TO THE OFFERING

We may issue securities which may dilute your ownership interest

      In the future, we may issue securities to raise cash for acquisitions,
and we may also pay for interests in additional partner companies by using a
combination of cash and our common stock, or just our common stock. Any of
these events may dilute your ownership interest in us and have an adverse
impact on the price of our common stock. In addition, if we issue securities
convertible into our common stock, including the

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convertible notes being offered in the concurrent offering, the conversion of
these securities may dilute your ownership interest and have an adverse impact
on the price of our common stock.

Shares eligible for future sale by our current shareholders may decrease the
price of our common stock

      If our shareholders sell substantial amounts of our common stock,
including shares issued upon the exercise of outstanding options, in the public
market following the offering, then the market price of our common stock could
fall. Restrictions under the securities laws and certain repurchase and lock-up
agreements limit the number of shares of common stock available for sale in the
public market. Prior to this offering, as adjusted for our 2 for 1 stock split,
the holders of 197,942,694 shares of common stock, options exercisable into an
aggregate of 1,348,000 shares of common stock, and warrants exercisable into an
aggregate of 2,539,986 shares of common stock agreed not to sell any of these
securities until February 1, 2000 without the prior written consent of Merrill
Lynch. In connection with this offering, the holders of 115,043,573 shares of
our common stock and warrants exercisable for 371,100 shares of our common
stock have agreed not to sell any of these securities for a period of 180 days
after the date of this prospectus without the prior written consent of Merrill
Lynch. In addition, the holders of 26,757,139 shares of our common stock and
warrants exercisable for 185,550 shares of our common stock have agreed not to
sell any of these securities for a period of 90 days after the date of this
prospectus without the prior written consent of Merrill Lynch. However, Merrill
Lynch may, in its sole discretion, release all or any portion of the securities
subject to these lock-up agreements.

      The holders of 171,584,168 shares of common stock and the holders of
warrants to purchase 2,576,493 shares of common stock have demand or piggy-back
registration rights. Prior to this offering, the holders of these securities
that have demand registration rights agreed not to demand that their securities
be registered until February 1, 2000 without the prior written consent of
Merrill Lynch. In connection with this offering, the holders of 51,960,960
shares of our common stock and warrants exercisable for 330,500 shares of our
common stock that have demand registration rights have agreed not to demand
that their securities be registered for a period of 180 days after the date of
this prospectus without the prior written consent of Merrill Lynch. In
addition, the holders of 25,980,480 shares of our common stock and warrants
exercisable for 165,250 shares of our common stock that have demand
registration rights have agreed, for a period of 90 days after the date of this
prospectus, not to demand that their securities be registered without the prior
written consent of Merrill Lynch. We will shortly file a registration statement
to register shares of common stock under our stock option plans. After that
registration statement and any future registration statements filed in respect
of our stock option plans are filed, common stock issued upon exercise of stock
options under our benefit plans will be eligible for resale in the public
market without restriction. In addition, we may issue and register securities
in connection with acquisitions or other business combinations.

The interests of certain of our significant shareholders may conflict with our
interests and the interests of our other shareholders

      As a result of its ownership of our common stock, Safeguard Scientifics
will be in a position to affect significantly our corporate actions such as
mergers or takeover attempts in a manner that could conflict with the interests
of our public shareholders. After this offering and the concurrent offering,
Safeguard Scientifics will beneficially own about 13.9% of our common stock.

Anti-takeover provisions and our right to issue preferred stock could make a
third-party acquisition of us difficult

      Our certificate of incorporation provides that our board of directors may
issue preferred stock without shareholder approval. In addition, our bylaws
provide for a classified board, with each board member serving a three-year
term. The issuance of preferred stock and the existence of a classified board
could make it more difficult for a third-party to acquire us without the
approval of our board.

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Our common stock price is highly volatile

      The market price for our common stock has been highly volatile and is
likely to continue to be highly volatile. The trading prices of many technology
and Internet-related company stocks, including ours, have experienced
significant price and volume fluctuations in recent months. These fluctuations
often have been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of
these companies. The trading price of our common stock has increased
significantly from our initial public offering price of $6.00 per share, as
adjusted for our 2 for 1 stock split. Any negative change in the public's
perception of the prospects of Internet or e-commerce companies could depress
our stock price regardless of our results.

      The following factors will add to our common stock price's volatility:

     .  actual or anticipated variations in our quarterly results and
        those of our partner companies;

     .  new sales formats or new products or services offered by us, our
        partner companies and their competitors;

     .  changes in our financial estimates and those of our partner
        companies by securities analysts;

     .  changes in the size, form or rate of our acquisitions;

     .  conditions or trends in the Internet industry in general and the
        B2B e-commerce industry in particular;

     .  announcements by our partner companies and their competitors of
        technological innovations;

     .  announcements by us or our partner companies or our competitors of
        significant acquisitions, strategic partnerships or joint
        ventures;

     .  changes in the market valuations of our partner companies and
        other Internet companies;

     .  our capital commitments;

     .  negative changes in the public's perception of the prospects of e-
        commerce companies;

     .  general economic conditions such as a recession, or interest rate
        or currency rate fluctuations;

     .  additions or departures of our key personnel and key personnel of
        our partner companies; and

     .  additional sales of our securities.

Many of these factors are beyond our control. These factors may decrease the
market price of our common stock, regardless of our operating performance. In
the past, securities class action litigation has often been brought against a
company following periods of volatility in the market price of its securities.
We may in the future be the target of similar litigation. Securities litigation
could result in substantial costs and divert management's attention and
resources, which could have a material adverse effect on our business,
operating results and financial condition.

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                           FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

      This prospectus includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange
Act. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations
and projections about future events. These forward-looking statements are
subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us and
our partner companies, that may cause our actual results, levels of activity,
performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future
results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements expressed or implied
by such forward-looking statements. These factors are discussed in the "Risk
Factors" section beginning on page 6 of this prospectus, and include, among
other things:

     .  development of an e-commerce market;

     .  our ability to identify trends in our markets and the markets of
        our partner companies and to offer new solutions that address the
        changing needs of these markets;

     .  our ability to successfully execute our business model;

     .  our partner companies' ability to compete successfully against
        direct and indirect competitors;

     .  our ability to acquire interests in additional companies;

     .  our ability to expand our business successfully into international
        markets;

     .  growth in demand for Internet products and services; and

     .  adoption of the Internet as an advertising medium.

      In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology
such as "may", "will", "should", "could", "would", "expect", "plan",
"anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "continue", or the negative of such terms
or other similar expressions. All forward-looking statements attributable to us
or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by
the cautionary statements included in this prospectus. We undertake no
obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of these
risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in
this prospectus might not occur.

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                                USE OF PROCEEDS

      Based on an assumed offering price of $80.50 per share adjusted to show
the effect of a 2 for 1 stock split of all shares of our common stock
outstanding on December 6, 1999, our net proceeds from the sale of the
6,000,000 shares of our common stock offered by us will be approximately $461.1
million ($530.5 million if the underwriters' over-allotment option is exercised
in full), after deduction of underwriting discounts and commissions and
estimated offering expenses payable by us. The net proceeds to us from the
concurrent convertible notes offering are expected to be approximately $241.8
million after deduction of underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated
offering expenses payable by us.

      We intend to use the net proceeds from this offering and the concurrent
offering to repay any balance outstanding on our revolving bank credit
facility, to acquire interests in additional B2B e-commerce companies, to
increase the amount of our interests in our existing partner companies, to pay
interest on our convertible notes, and for general corporate purposes,
including working capital. During the period from October 1, 1999 through
December 2, 1999, we used approximately $137.7 million to acquire interests in
or make advances to 22 new and existing partner companies. As of December 2,
1999, we were contingently obligated for approximately $3.3 million of
guarantee commitments and $19.6 million of funding commitments to existing
partner companies and as of December 2, 1999, our commitments to new and
existing partner companies that require funding in the next 12 months totaled
$37.1 million. We are continually in discussions to acquire ownership interests
in new or existing partner companies. We are currently in preliminary
discussions for a significant acquisition of an ownership interest in a new
partner company. However, we have no binding obligations with respect to this
or any other acquisitions, except for the commitments described above. Our bank
credit facility matures in April 2000 and bears interest, at our option, at
prime and/or LIBOR plus 2.5%. At December 2, 1999, there was no outstanding
balance under the bank credit facility. We use monies borrowed under the bank
credit facility primarily to acquire interests in new or existing partner
companies. Pending use of the net proceeds for the above purposes, we intend to
invest the funds primarily in cash, cash equivalents, direct or guaranteed
obligations of the United States or other highly liquid, high quality debt
instruments.

                                DIVIDEND POLICY

      We have never declared or paid cash dividends on our capital stock, and
we do not intend to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future. We plan to
retain any earnings for use in the operation of our business and to fund future
growth.

                          PRICE RANGE OF COMMON STOCK

      Our common stock has been traded on the Nasdaq National Market since
August 5, 1999 under the symbol "ICGE." Prior to that time, there was no public
market for our common stock. The following table sets forth, for the periods
indicated, the high and low prices per share of the common stock on the Nasdaq
National Market adjusted to show the effect of a 2 for 1 stock split of all
shares of our common stock outstanding on December 6, 1999.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
     1999                                                          High   Low
     ----                                                         ------ ------
     <S>                                                          <C>    <C>
     Third Quarter (from August 5, 1999)......................... $53.75 $ 7.00
     Fourth Quarter (through December 2, 1999)................... $97.78 $43.00
</TABLE>

      On December 2, 1999, the last reported sale price for our common stock on
the Nasdaq National Market was $80.50 per share. As of December 2, 1999, there
were approximately 978 holders of record of our common stock.

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                               THE REORGANIZATION

      Internet Capital Group, Inc. is a successor to a business originally
founded in March 1996 as a Delaware limited liability company under the name
Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. As a limited liability company, Internet Capital
Group, L.L.C. was treated for income tax purposes as a partnership with taxes
on the income generated by Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. paid by its members.
Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. merged into Internet Capital Group, Inc. on
February 2, 1999, with Internet Capital Group, Inc. surviving (the
"Reorganization"). In connection with the Reorganization and as required by its
limited liability company agreement to satisfy the members' tax liabilities,
Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. declared a $10.7 million distribution to its
members. Internet Capital Group, Inc. has assumed all liabilities of Internet
Capital Group, L.L.C., including the distribution to members of Internet
Capital Group, L.L.C. The distributions made to some of the members of Internet
Capital Group, L.L.C. are described in detail below under the heading "Certain
Transactions." Also as part of the Reorganization, Internet Capital Group, Inc.
issued 164,011,098 shares of common stock to the members of Internet Capital
Group, L.L.C. The separate existence of Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. ceased
in connection with the Reorganization.

                              CONCURRENT OFFERING

      The convertible notes to be offered in the concurrent offering will be in
an aggregate principal amount of $250,000,000, excluding $37,500,000 principal
amount subject to an over-allotment option. The convertible notes will be due
on      , 2004. Interest will accrue on the convertible notes at the rate of  %
per year on the principal amount, payable semiannually in arrears on       and
      of each year commencing on      , 2000. The convertible notes are
convertible at the option of the holder into common stock. The initial
conversion price is $   per share, which is equal to a conversion rate of
shares per $1,000 principal amount of notes, subject to adjustment. We may
redeem some or all of the notes at any time before    , 2002 if the closing
price of our common stock has exceeded 150% of the conversion price, and at any
time on or after    , 2002. Redemption prices vary depending on the date of
redemption. If there is a change in control of Internet Capital Group, each
holder of the convertible notes may require us to repurchase in cash, or at our
option in common stock, all or a portion of its notes. The convertible notes
will be unsecured and will be subordinated to our existing and future senior
indebtedness. The convertible notes will be effectively subordinated to the
indebtedness and other obligations of our subsidiaries. The indenture relating
to the convertible notes does not restrict the incurrence by us and our
subsidiaries of debt or other obligations.

                            PRIVATE PLACEMENTS

      We have entered into an agreement with AT&T Corp. pursuant to which we
will sell to AT&T Corp. 609,533 shares of our common stock for $50 million. The
private placement to AT&T Corp. is not conditioned upon the completion of this
offering. In addition, we are offering $20 million of shares of our common
stock to Internet Assets, Inc. in a private placement at the public offering
price. The private placement to Internet Assets, Inc. is conditioned upon the
completion of this offering.

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                                 CAPITALIZATION

      The following table sets forth our capitalization on an Actual basis as
of September 30, 1999.

      The table also sets forth our capitalization on an As Adjusted basis as
if the following events occurred on September 30, 1999:

     .  the issuance and sale of 6,000,000 shares of our common stock in
        this offering;

     .  the issuance and sale of $250,000,000 of our  % convertible
        subordinated notes due 2004 in the concurrent offering;

     .  the issuance and sale to AT&T Corp. of 609,533 shares of our
        common stock for $50 million; and

     .  the issuance and sale to Internet Assets, Inc. upon closing of
        this offering of $20 million of our common stock in a private
        placement, equaling 248,447 shares based on the split-adjusted
        closing price of our common stock on December 2, 1999 of $80.50.

      The table below includes deductions for estimated underwriting discounts
and commissions, and for estimated offering expenses.

      Common stock data is as of November 30, 1999 and excludes:

     .  the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the
        convertible notes being offered concurrently with this offering;

     .  the exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment options in
        connection with this offering and the concurrent offering;

     .  options to purchase 5,114,000 shares of common stock under our
        equity plans at a weighted average exercise price of $21.88 per
        share;

     .  1,381,032 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of options
        reserved for grant;

     .  the warrants outstanding to purchase 2,976,493 shares at a
        weighted average exercise price of $5.87 per share; and

     .  1,049,425 shares of our common stock issuable upon exercise of an
        option under an agreement related to the acquisition of a partner
        company ownership interest.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      September 30, 1999
                                                 -----------------------------
                                                    Actual      As Adjusted(1)
                                                 -------------  --------------
<S>                                              <C>            <C>
Long-term debt.................................. $   1,633,360  $    1,633,360
Convertible subordinated notes..................           --      250,000,000
Shareholders' equity:
  Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 10,000,000
   shares authorized; none issued and
   outstanding-actual, and as adjusted..........           --              --
  Common stock, $.001 par value; 300,000,000
   shares authorized; 253,014,086 shares issued
   and outstanding-actual;
   259,872,066 shares issued and outstanding as
   adjusted.....................................       253,014         259,872
Additional paid-in capital......................   510,325,881   1,041,407,742
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit).........    (3,165,920)     (3,165,920)
Unamortized deferred compensation...............   (14,371,190)    (14,371,190)
Notes receivable--shareholders..................   (81,147,592)    (81,147,592)
Accumulated other comprehensive income..........     6,622,404       6,622,404
                                                 -------------  --------------
    Total shareholders' equity..................   418,516,597     949,605,316
                                                 -------------  --------------
      Total capitalization...................... $ 420,149,957  $1,201,238,676
                                                 =============  ==============
</TABLE>
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(1) Completion of the convertible note offering is not a condition to the
    completion of this offering. If we do not complete the issuance and sale of
    $250,000,000 of our convertible notes in the concurrent offering, as
    adjusted long-term debt would be $1,633,360 and as adjusted total
    capitalization would be $951,238,676.

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                      SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

      You should read the following selected consolidated financial data in
conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements, including the Notes
thereto and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations" included elsewhere in this prospectus. The Consolidated
Statements of Operations Data from March 4, 1996, the date of our inception,
through December 31, 1996 and for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998,
and Consolidated Balance Sheet Data at December 31, 1997 and 1998 have been
derived from the Consolidated Financial Statements, that have been audited by
KPMG LLP, independent auditors, included elsewhere in this prospectus. The
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data at December 31, 1996 has been derived from the
Consolidated Financial Statements that have been audited by KPMG LLP,
independent auditors, which are not included in this prospectus. The
Consolidated Statements of Operations Data for the nine months ended September
30, 1998 and 1999 and the Consolidated Balance Sheet Data at September 30, 1999
have been derived from the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included
elsewhere in this prospectus. The pro forma net income and net income per share
information included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations Data for the
year ended December 31, 1998 and the nine months ended September 30, 1999 is
unaudited data derived from the Consolidated Financial Statements included
elsewhere in this prospectus and reflect our taxation as a corporation since
January 1, 1998 and 1999, respectively, although we have been taxed as a
corporation only since February 2, 1999.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          (Unaudited)
                          March 4, 1996                                Nine Months Ended
                          (Inception) to Year Ended December 31,         September 30,
                           December 31,  -------------------------  -------------------------
                               1996         1997          1998         1998          1999
                          -------------- -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
<S>                       <C>            <C>          <C>           <C>          <C>
Consolidated Statements
 of Operations Data:
Revenue.................   $    285,140  $   791,822  $  3,134,769  $ 1,861,799  $ 14,783,096
Operating Expenses
 Cost of revenue........        427,470    1,767,017     4,642,528    2,898,700     7,424,594
 Selling, general and
  administrative........      1,920,898    5,742,606    15,513,831    9,829,594    31,002,518
                           ------------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
 Total operating
  expenses..............      2,348,368    7,509,623    20,156,359   12,728,294    38,427,112
                           ------------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
                             (2,063,228)  (6,717,801)  (17,021,590) (10,866,495)  (23,644,016)
Other income, net.......            --           --     30,483,177   23,514,321    47,001,191
Interest income
 (expense), net.........         88,098      138,286       924,588      513,652     2,406,446
                           ------------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
Income (Loss) Before
 Income Taxes, Minority
 Interest and Equity
 Income (Loss)..........     (1,975,130)  (6,579,515)   14,386,175   13,161,478    25,763,621
Income taxes............            --           --            --           --     12,840,423
Minority interest.......        427,185     (106,411)    5,381,640    2,699,112     4,133,057
Equity income (loss)....       (514,540)     106,298    (5,868,887)  (3,969,734)  (49,141,961)
                           ------------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
Net Income (Loss).......   $ (2,062,485) $(6,579,628) $ 13,898,928  $11,890,856  $ (6,404,860)
                           ============  ===========  ============  ===========  ============
Net Income (loss) per
 share--diluted.........   $      (0.05) $     (0.10) $       0.12  $      0.11  $      (0.03)
Weighted average shares
 outstanding--diluted...     40,791,548   68,197,688   112,298,578  105,674,672   185,103,758
Pro forma net income
 (unaudited)............                              $  8,756,325               $(12,509,434)
Pro forma net income per
 share--diluted
 (unaudited)............                              $       0.08               $      (0.07)
Ratio of earnings to
 fixed charges
 (unaudited) (a)........                                      38.7x                      13.2x
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         December 31,              (Unaudited)
                              ----------------------------------- September 30,
                                 1996        1997        1998         1999
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -------------
<S>                           <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>
Consolidated Balance Sheet
 Data:
Cash and cash equivalents...  $ 3,215,256 $ 5,967,461 $26,840,904 $186,137,151
Working capital.............    4,883,129   2,390,762  20,452,438  200,369,744
Total assets................   13,629,407  31,481,016  96,785,975  470,227,369
Long-term debt..............      167,067     399,948     351,924    1,633,360
Total shareholders' equity..   12,858,856  26,634,675  80,724,378  418,516,597
</TABLE>
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(a) Earnings were insufficient to cover fixed charges by $1,975,130 and
    $6,327,305 during the period March 4, 1996 (inception) to December 31, 1996
    and the year ended December 31, 1997, respectively.

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                      MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
                OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

      The following Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements that involve
risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those
anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors,
including those set forth under "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in this
prospectus. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our
audited Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes thereto included
elsewhere in this prospectus.

General

      Internet Capital Group is an Internet holding company actively engaged in
B2B e-commerce through a network of partner companies. As of September 30,
1999, we owned interests in 39 B2B e-commerce companies, which we refer to as
our partner companies. We focus on two types of B2B e-commerce companies, which
we call market makers and infrastructure service providers.

      Because we acquire significant interests in B2B e-commerce companies,
many of which generate net losses, we have experienced, and expect to continue
to experience, significant volatility in our quarterly results. We do not know
if we will report net income in any period, and we expect that we will report
net losses in many quarters for the foreseeable future. While our partner
companies have consistently reported losses, we have recorded net income in
certain periods and experienced significant volatility from period to period
due to one-time transactions and other events incidental to our ownership
interests in and advances to partner companies. These transactions and events
are described in more detail under "Net Results of Operations-- General ICG
Operations--Other Income" and include dispositions of, and changes to, our
partner company ownership interests, dispositions of our holdings of available-
for-sale securities, and impairment charges. On a continuous basis, but no less
frequently than at the end of each reporting period, we evaluate the carrying
value of our ownership interests in and advances to each of our partner
companies for possible impairment based on achievement of business plan
objectives and milestones, the fair value of each ownership interest and
advance in the partner company relative to carrying value, the financial
condition and prospects of the partner company, and other relevant factors. The
business plan objectives and milestones we consider include, among others,
those related to financial performance such as achievement of planned financial
results or completion of capital raising activities, and those that are not
primarily financial in nature such as the launching of a Web site or the hiring
of key employees. The fair value of our ownership interests in and advances to
privately held partner companies is generally determined based on the value at
which independent third parties have invested or have committed to invest in
our partner companies.

      The presentation and content of our financial statements is largely a
function of the presentation and content of the financial statements of our
partner companies. To the extent our partner companies change the presentation
or content of their financial statements, as may be required upon review by the
Securities and Exchange Commission or changes in accounting literature, the
presentation and content of our financial statements may also change.

      On August 23, 1999 the Securities and Exchange Commission granted our
request for an exemption under Section 3(b)(2) of the Investment Company Act,
declaring us to be primarily engaged in a business other than that of
investing, reinvesting, owning, holding or trading in securities. Because of
our operating focus, the significant ownership interests we hold in our partner
companies and the greater operating flexibility we obtain from the exemptive
order, we do not believe that the Investment Company Act will adversely affect
our operations or shareholder value.

Effect of Various Accounting Methods on our Results of Operations

      The various interests that we acquire in our partner companies are
accounted for under three broad methods: consolidation, equity method and cost
method. The applicable accounting method is generally determined based on our
voting interest in a partner company.

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      Consolidation. Partner companies in which we directly or indirectly own
more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities are generally accounted for
under the consolidation method of accounting. Under this method, a partner
company's results of operations are reflected within our Consolidated
Statements of Operations. Participation of other partner company shareholders
in the earnings or losses of a consolidated partner company is reflected in the
caption "Minority interest" in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Minority interest adjusts our consolidated net results of operations to reflect
only our share of the earnings or losses of the consolidated partner company.
VerticalNet was our only consolidated partner company through December 31,
1998. However, due to VerticalNet's initial public offering in February 1999,
our voting ownership interest in VerticalNet decreased below 50%. Therefore, we
apply the equity method of accounting beginning in February 1999. We acquired
controlling majority voting interests in Breakaway Solutions during the three
months ended March 31, 1999, EmployeeLife.com and iParts during the three
months ended June 30, 1999, and CyberCrop.com during the three months ended
September 30, 1999, each of which was consolidated from the date of its
acquisition. As of September 30, 1999, Breakaway Solutions, CyberCrop.com,
EmployeeLife.com and iParts were our only consolidated partner companies. In
December 1999, AgProducer Network changed its name to CyberCrop.com.

      The effect of a partner company's net results of operations on our net
results of operations is generally the same under either the consolidation
method of accounting or the equity method of accounting, because under each of
these methods only our share of the earnings or losses of a partner company is
reflected in our net results of operations in the Consolidated Statements of
Operations.

      Equity Method. Partner companies whose results we do not consolidate, but
over whom we exercise significant influence, are generally accounted for under
the equity method of accounting. Whether or not we exercise significant
influence with respect to a partner company depends on an evaluation of several
factors including, among others, representation on the partner company's board
of directors and ownership level, which is generally a 20% to 50% interest in
the voting securities of the partner company, including voting rights
associated with our holdings in common, preferred and other convertible
instruments in the partner company. Under the equity method of accounting, a
partner company's results of operations are not reflected within our
Consolidated Statements of Operations; however, our share of the earnings or
losses of the partner company is reflected in the caption "Equity income
(loss)" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 1998,
we accounted for eight of our partner companies under the equity method of
accounting. As of September 30, 1999, we accounted for 22 of our partner
companies under this method.

      Our partner companies accounted for under the equity method of accounting
at December 31, 1998 and September 30, 1999 included:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           Voting Ownership
                                              Partner --------------------------
                                              Company December 31, September 30,
                                               Since      1998         1999
                                              ------- ------------ -------------
   <S>                                        <C>     <C>          <C>
   EQUITY METHOD:
   asseTrade.com, Inc. ......................  1999       N/A           26%
   Bidcom, Inc. .............................  1999       N/A           24%
   Blackboard Inc. ..........................  1998       35%           30%
   CommerceQuest, Inc. ......................  1998       N/A           29%
   Commerx, Inc. ............................  1998       34%           42%
   ComputerJobs.com, Inc. ...................  1998       33%           33%
   eMarketWorld, Inc. .......................  1999       N/A           42%
   Internet Commerce Systems, Inc. ..........  1999       N/A           43%
   LinkShare Corporation.....................  1998       34%           34%
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          Voting Ownership
                                             Partner --------------------------
                                             Company December 31, September 30,
                                              Since      1998         1999
                                             ------- ------------ -------------
   <S>                                       <C>     <C>          <C>
   EQUITY METHOD:
   NetVendor Inc............................  1999       N/A           26%
   ONVIA.com, Inc. .........................  1999       N/A           20%
   PaperExchange.com LLC....................  1999       N/A           27%
   Plan Sponsor Exchange, Inc...............  1999       N/A           46%
   Residential Delivery Services, Inc.......  1999       N/A           38%
   SageMaker, Inc. .........................  1998       22%           27%
   Sky Alland Marketing, Inc. ..............  1996       31%           31%
   StarCite, Inc............................  1999       N/A           43%
   Syncra Software, Inc. ...................  1998       53%           35%
   United Messaging, Inc....................  1999       N/A           41%
   Universal Access, Inc....................  1999       N/A           26%
   VerticalNet, Inc. .......................  1996       N/A           35%
   Vivant! Corporation .....................  1998       23%           23%
</TABLE>

      As of September 30, 1999, we owned voting convertible preferred stock in
all companies listed except VerticalNet. In addition, we also owned common
stock in CommerceQuest, SageMaker, Sky Alland Marketing and Universal Access.
Our voting ownership in VerticalNet consisted only of common stock at September
30, 1999. VerticalNet was consolidated at December 31, 1998. CommerceQuest and
Universal Access were accounted for under the cost method of accounting at
December 31, 1998. We have representation on the board of directors of all of
the above partner companies.

      Most of our equity method partner companies are in a very early stage of
development and have not generated significant revenues. In addition, most
equity method partner companies incurred substantial losses in 1998 and are
expected to continue to incur substantial losses in 1999. One equity method
partner company at December 31, 1998 generated a net profit of less than $1
million in 1998; however, this partner company is not expected to generate a
profit in 1999.

      Cost Method. Partner companies not accounted for under either the
consolidation or the equity method of accounting are accounted for under the
cost method of accounting. Under this method, our share of the earnings or
losses of these companies is not included in our Consolidated Statements of
Operations.


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      Our partner companies accounted for under the cost method of accounting
at December 31, 1998 and September 30, 1999 included:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           Voting Ownership
                                              Partner --------------------------
                                              Company December 31, September 30,
                                               Since      1998         1999
                                              ------- ------------ -------------
   <S>                                        <C>     <C>          <C>
   COST METHOD:
   Arbinet Communications, Inc...............  1999       N/A           16%
   AUTOVIA Corporation.......................  1998       15%           15%
   Benchmarking Partners, Inc. ..............  1996       13%           13%
   ClearCommerce Corp. ......................  1997       17%           15%
   Collabria, Inc. ..........................  1999       N/A           12%
   CommerceQuest, Inc. ......................  1998        0%           N/A
   Context Integration, Inc. ................  1997       18%           18%
   Deja.com, Inc. ...........................  1997        0%            1%
   e-Chemicals, Inc. ........................  1998        0%            0%
   Entegrity Solutions Corporation...........  1996       12%           12%
   PrivaSeek, Inc. ..........................  1998       16%           16%
   Servicesoft Technologies, Inc. ...........  1998       12%            6%
   TRADEX Technologies, Inc. ................  1999       N/A           10%
   US Interactive, Inc. .....................  1996        4%            3%
</TABLE>

      In most cases, we have representation on the board of directors of the
above companies, including those in which we hold non-voting securities. As of
September 30, 1999, we owned voting convertible preferred stock in all
companies listed except Deja.com, in which we owned non-voting convertible
preferred stock, and e-Chemicals, in which we owned non-voting convertible
debentures. We record our ownership in debt securities at cost as we have the
ability and intent to hold these securities until maturity. In addition to our
investments in voting and non-voting equity and debt securities, we also
periodically make advances to our partner companies in the form of promissory
notes. There were advances to cost method partner companies totaling $0.8
million at September 30, 1999. During the three months ended September 30,
1999, RapidAutoNet Corporation changed its name to AUTOVIA Corporation.

      Most of our cost method partner companies are in a very early stage of
development and have not generated significant revenues. In addition, most cost
method partner companies incurred substantial losses in 1998 and are expected
to continue to incur substantial losses in 1999. Two cost method partner
companies were profitable in 1998, one of which is not expected to be
profitable in 1999. None of our cost method partner companies have paid
dividends during our period of ownership and they generally do not intend to
pay dividends in the foreseeable future.

Effect of Various Accounting Methods on the Presentation of our Financial
Statements

      The presentation of our financial statements may differ from period to
period primarily due to whether or not we apply the consolidation method of
accounting or the equity method of accounting. For example, since our inception
through December 31, 1998 we consolidated VerticalNet's financial statements
with our own. However, due to VerticalNet's initial public offering in February
1999, our voting ownership interest in VerticalNet decreased to below 50%.
Therefore, we have applied the equity method of accounting since February 1999.

      We acquired controlling majority voting interests in Breakaway Solutions
during the three months ended March 31, 1999, EmployeeLife.com and iParts
during the three months ended June 30, 1999, and CyberCrop.com during the three
months ended September 30, 1999, each of which was consolidated from the date
of its acquisition. The presentation of our financial statements looks
substantially different as a result of consolidating Breakaway Solutions,
CyberCrop.com, EmployeeLife.com and iParts and no longer consolidating
VerticalNet in our financial statements for the nine months ended September 30,
1999 versus the comparable period in the prior year.

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      To understand our net results of operations and financial position
without the effect of consolidating our majority owned subsidiaries, Note 12 to
our Consolidated Financial Statements summarizes our Parent Company Statements
of Operations and Balance Sheets which treat VerticalNet, Breakaway Solutions,
CyberCrop.com, EmployeeLife.com and iParts as if they were accounted for under
the equity method of accounting for all periods presented. Our share of the
losses of VerticalNet, Breakaway Solutions, CyberCrop.com, EmployeeLife.com and
iParts is included in "Equity income (loss)" in the Parent Company Statements
of Operations. The losses recorded in excess of the carrying value of
VerticalNet at December 31, 1997 and 1998 are included in "Non-current
liabilities" and the carrying value of VerticalNet, Breakaway Solutions,
CyberCrop.com, EmployeeLife.com and iParts as of September 30, 1999 are
included in "Ownership interests in and advances to Partner Companies" in the
Parent Company Balance Sheets.

Net Results of Operations

      Our reportable segments determined in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 131 are Partner Company Operations and
General ICG Operations. Partner Company Operations includes the effect of
consolidating VerticalNet for the period from our inception on March 4, 1996
through December 31, 1998 and Breakaway Solutions, CyberCrop.com,
EmployeeLife.com and iParts from their dates of acquisition in 1999, and
recording our share of earnings or losses of partner companies accounted for
under the equity method of accounting. General ICG Operations represents the
expenses of providing strategic and operational support to our partner
companies, as well as the related administrative costs related to these
expenses. General ICG Operations also includes the effect of transactions and
other events incidental to our ownership interests in our partner companies and
our operations in general.

      VerticalNet was our only consolidated partner company through December
31, 1998. All of our consolidated revenue and a significant portion of our
consolidated operating expenses from our inception on March 4, 1996 through
December 31, 1998 were attributable to VerticalNet. For the three and nine
months ended September 30, 1999, Breakaway Solutions was consolidated and
accounted for nearly all of our consolidated revenue and a significant portion
of our consolidated operating expenses.

      Breakaway Solutions, CyberCrop.com, EmployeeLife.com and iParts were
consolidated during the period ended September 30, 1999. CyberCrop.com,
EmployeeLife and iParts are development stage companies, have generated
negligible revenue since their inception, and incurred operating expenses of
$1.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 1999.

      During the periods ending December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 we acquired
equity ownership interests in VerticalNet for $1 million, $2 million and $4
million, respectively. In 1998, we made advances to VerticalNet in the form of
convertible notes of $5 million, of which $.8 million was repaid by
VerticalNet, $2.1 million was purchased from us by one of our shareholders, and
$2.1 million was converted into common stock during the three months ended
March 31, 1999.

      As of September 30, 1999, VerticalNet owned and operated 51 industry-
specific trade communities. Advertising revenue and Web site development fees
represented all of VerticalNet's revenue in 1996 and 1997. In 1998, most of
VerticalNet's revenue was generated from selling advertisements to industry
suppliers in its trade communities.

      VerticalNet sells storefront and banner advertising and event
sponsorships in its trade communities. The duration of a storefront
advertisement is typically for a period of one year, while banner
advertisements are typically for a period of three months. All advertising
revenue is recognized ratably in the period in which the advertisement is
displayed, provided that the collection is reasonably assured. VerticalNet also
generates revenue from career services, education, and e-commerce, specifically
the sale of books and third party software for which they receive a transaction
fee, and from barter transactions.

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      Breakaway Solutions is a full service provider of e-business solutions
that allow growing enterprises to capitalize on the power of the Internet to
reach and support customers and markets. Breakaway Solutions' services consist
of Breakaway Solutions strategy consulting, Breakaway Solutions Internet
solutions, Breakaway Solutions eCRM solutions and Breakaway Solutions
application hosting. From Breakaway Solutions' inception in 1992 through 1998,
Breakaway Solutions' operating activities primarily consisted of providing
strategy consulting and systems integration services. Prior to Breakaway
Solutions' acquisition of Applica in 1999, Breakaway Solutions derived no
revenues from application hosting. Breakaway Solutions believes, however, that
application hosting will account for a significantly greater portion of
revenues in the future. Breakaway Solutions generated $3.5 million, $6.1
million and $10 million of revenue in 1996, 1997 and 1998, respectively,
resulting in net income in 1996 and 1997 of $.6 million and $1.1 million,
respectively, and a net loss in 1998 of $.6 million.

      A significant portion of our net results of operations is derived from
corporations in which we hold a significant minority ownership interest
accounted for under the equity method of accounting. As of December 31, 1998,
we accounted for eight of our partner companies under the equity method of
accounting. As of September 30, 1999, we accounted for 22 of our partner
companies under this method. Under this method, the net results of operations
of these entities are not reflected within our Consolidated Statements of
Operations; however, our share of these companies' earnings or losses is
reflected in the caption "Equity income (loss)" in the Consolidated Statements
of Operations.

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      Our consolidated net results of operations consisted of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                           (Unaudited)
                          March 4, 1996                                 Nine Months Ended
                          (Inception) to Year Ended December 31,          September 30,
                           December 31,  -------------------------  --------------------------
                               1996         1997          1998          1998          1999
                          -------------- -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
<S>                       <C>            <C>          <C>           <C>           <C>
Summary of Consolidated
 Net Income (Loss)
 Partner Company
  Operations............   $  (796,202)  $(4,778,902) $(14,081,522) $ (9,605,039) $(55,858,002)
 General ICG
  Operations............    (1,266,283)   (1,800,726)   27,980,450    21,495,895    49,453,142
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
 Net income (loss) --
   Consolidated Total...   $(2,062,485)  $(6,579,628) $ 13,898,928  $ 11,890,856  $ (6,404,860)
                           ===========   ===========  ============  ============  ============
Partner Company
 Operations
 Revenue................   $   285,140   $   791,822  $  3,134,769  $  1,861,799  $ 14,783,096
 Operating expenses
 Cost of revenue........       427,470     1,767,017     4,642,528     2,898,700     7,424,594
 Selling, general and
  administrative........       560,077     3,688,488    12,001,245     7,312,682    18,267,184
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
 Total operating
  expenses..............       987,547     5,455,505    16,643,773    10,211,382    25,691,778
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
                              (702,407)   (4,663,683)  (13,509,004)   (8,349,583)  (10,908,682)
 Other income (expense),
  net...................            --            --            --            --        27,607
 Interest income........         7,491        10,999       212,130       164,535        85,946
 Interest expense.......       (13,931)     (126,105)     (297,401)     (149,369)      (53,969)
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
 Income (loss) before
  income taxes, minority
  interest and equity
  income (loss).........      (708,847)   (4,778,789)  (13,594,275)   (8,334,417)  (10,849,098)
 Income taxes...........            --            --            --            --            --
 Minority interest......       427,185      (106,411)    5,381,640    2,699, 112     4,133,057
 Equity income (loss)...      (514,540)      106,298    (5,868,887)   (3,969,734)  (49,141,961)
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
 Loss from Partner
  Company Operations....   $  (796,202)  $(4,778,902) $(14,081,522) $ (9,605,039) $(55,858,002)
                           ===========   ===========  ============  ============  ============
General ICG Operations
 General and
  administrative........   $ 1,360,821   $ 2,054,118  $  3,512,586  $  2,516,912  $ 12,735,334
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
                            (1,360,821)   (2,054,118)   (3,512,586)   (2,516,912)  (12,735,334)
 Other income (expense),
  net...................            --            --    30,483,177    23,514,321    46,973,584
 Interest income........        94,538       253,392     1,093,657       582,234     4,090,824
 Interest expense.......            --            --       (83,798)      (83,748)   (1,716,355)
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
 Income (loss) from
  General ICG Operations
  before income taxes...    (1,266,283)   (1,800,726)   27,980,450    21,495,895    36,612,719
 Income taxes...........            --            --            --            --    12,840,423
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
 Income (loss) from
  General ICG
  Operations............   $(1,266,283)  $(1,800,726) $ 27,980,450  $ 21,495,895  $ 49,453,142
                           ===========   ===========  ============  ============  ============
Consolidated Total
 Revenue................   $   285,140   $   791,822  $  3,134,769  $  1,861,799  $ 14,783,096
 Operating expenses
 Cost of revenue........       427,470     1,767,017     4,642,528     2,898,700     7,424,594
 Selling, general and
  administrative........     1,920,898     5,742,606    15,513,831     9,829,594    31,002,518
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
 Total operating
  expenses..............     2,348,368     7,509,623    20,156,359    12,728,294    38,427,112
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
                            (2,063,228)   (6,717,801)  (17,021,590)  (10,866,495)  (23,644,016)
 Other income (expense),
  net...................            --            --    30,483,177    23,514,321    47,001,191
 Interest income........       102,029       264,391     1,305,787       746,769     4,176,770
 Interest expense.......       (13,931)     (126,105)     (381,199)     (233,117)   (1,770,324)
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
 Income (loss) before
  income taxes, minority
  interest and equity
  income (loss).........    (1,975,130)   (6,579,515)   14,386,175    13,161,478    25,763,621
 Income taxes...........            --            --            --            --    12,840,423
 Minority interest......       427,185      (106,411)    5,381,640     2,699,112     4,133,057
 Equity income (loss)...      (514,540)      106,298    (5,868,887)   (3,969,734)  (49,141,961)
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
 Net income (loss) --
   Consolidated Total...   $(2,062,485)  $(6,579,628) $ 13,898,928  $ 11,890,856  $ (6,404,860)
                           ===========   ===========  ============  ============  ============
 Pretax income (loss)...                              $ 13,898,928                $(19,245,283)
 Pro forma income
  taxes.................                                (5,142,603)                  6,735,849
                                                      ------------                ------------
 Pro forma net income
  (loss)................                              $  8,756,325                $(12,509,434)
                                                      ============                ============
</TABLE>

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Net Results of Operations-Partner Company Operations

Breakaway Solutions-Analysis of Nine Months Ended September 30, 1999

      The following is a discussion of Breakaway Solutions' net results of
operations for the nine months ended September 30, 1999. Breakaway Solutions'
comparative results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 1998
are not meaningful.

      Revenue. Breakaway Solutions' revenue of $14.7 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 1999, was derived primarily from Internet
professional services and eCRM solutions. Through organic growth and
acquisitions, Breakaway Solutions has expanded in 1999 into custom Web
development and application hosting.

      Cost of Revenue. Cost of revenue of $7 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999, consists primarily of Breakaway Solutions' personnel-
related costs of providing its services. As Breakaway Solutions expands into
custom Web development and application hosting, it is incurring the direct
costs of these operations.

      Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and
administrative expenses of $14.7 million for the nine months ended September
30, 1999, consist of trade show expenses, personnel costs, facility costs,
professional fees and general costs to support operations. Breakaway Solutions
expects selling, general and administrative expenses to increase significantly
in future periods due to the expected growth in its infrastructure, hiring of
additional dedicated sales and marketing employees and the expected significant
amortization of intangible assets from its acquisitions. Also included in
selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999 was $2.5 million of goodwill amortization related to the
acquisition of our ownership interest in Breakaway Solutions.

VerticalNet-Analysis of Three Year Period Ended December 31, 1998

      For the periods ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998, VerticalNet was
our only consolidated partner company. The following is a discussion of
VerticalNet's net results of operations for the three year period ended
December 31, 1998:

      Revenue. Revenue was $.3 million for the year ended December 31, 1996,
$.8 million for the year ended December 31, 1997 and $3.1 million for the year
ended December 31, 1998. The increase in revenue was due primarily to an
increase in the number of advertisers as a result of VerticalNet's marketing
efforts and the increase in the number of industry-specific trade communities
from 16 as of December 31, 1997 to 33 as of December 31, 1998.

      Cost of Revenue. Cost of revenue was $.4 million in 1996, $1.8 million in
1997 and $4.6 million in 1998. Cost of revenue consists of editorial,
operational and product development expenses. The increase in cost of revenue
was due to increased staffing and the costs of enhancing the features, content
and services of VerticalNet's industry-specific trade communities, as well as
increasing the overall number of trade communities.

      Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling expenses were $.3
million for the year ended December 31, 1996, $2.3 million for the year ended
December 31, 1997 and $7.9 million for the year ended December 31, 1998. The
increase in selling expenses was primarily due to the increased number of sales
and marketing personnel, increased sales commissions and increased expenses
related to promoting VerticalNet's industry-specific trade communities. General
and administrative expenses were $.3 million for the year ended December 31,
1996, $1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 1997 and $4.1 million for
the year ended December 31, 1998. The increase in general and administrative
expenses was due primarily to increased

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staffing levels, higher facility costs, professional fees to support the growth
of VerticalNet's infrastructure and goodwill amortization related to
VerticalNet's 1998 acquisitions.

Equity Income (Loss)

      A significant portion of our net results of operations is derived from
companies in which we hold a significant minority ownership interest. These
companies are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Equity
income (loss) fluctuates with the number of companies accounted for under the
equity method, our voting ownership percentage in these companies, the
amortization of goodwill related to newly acquired equity method companies, and
the net results of operations of these companies. During the year ended
December 31, 1998 and the nine months ended September 30, 1999, we utilized
$119.1 million to acquire partner companies accounted for under the equity
method of accounting which resulted in goodwill of $77.4 million, which will be
amortized over 3 years.

      In the periods ended December 31, 1996 and 1997, Sky Alland Marketing was
our only partner company accounted for under the equity method. Sky Alland
Marketing's net results of operations in 1997 improved compared to 1996.

      The significant change in equity income (loss) from 1997 to 1998 reflects
a decrease in the net results of operations at Sky Alland Marketing and the
effect of equity method partner companies in which we acquired an interest
during 1998. One of these companies, Syncra Software, Inc., represented
approximately $4.3 million of our $5.9 million equity loss in 1998. As of
December 31, 1998, we accounted for eight of our partner companies under the
equity method of accounting. Most of these companies are in a very early stage
of development and incurred substantial losses in 1998, and our share of these
losses was substantial.

      Our ownership interest in VerticalNet is not consolidated in our
financial statements for periods after December 31, 1998 but is accounted for
under the equity method of accounting as a result of our lower ownership
interest in VerticalNet following the completion of its initial public offering
in February 1999. For the nine months ended September 30, 1999, VerticalNet had
revenue of $10.7 million, and a net loss of $38.2 million compared to revenue
of $1.9 million and a net loss of $8.3 million for the comparable period in
1998. VerticalNet's revenue increased period to period primarily due to a
significant increase in the number of storefronts as it grew the number of its
vertical trade communities from 29 as of September 30, 1998 to 51 as of
September 30, 1999. In addition, barter transactions, in which VerticalNet
received advertising or other services in exchange for advertising on its Web
sites, accounted for 23% of revenues for the nine months ended September 30,
1999 compared to 19% for the same period in 1998. VerticalNet's losses
increased period to period due to its costs of maintaining, operating,
promoting and increasing the number of its vertical trade communities
increasing more than revenue and a one time non-recurring charge of $13.6
million for in-process research and development expensed in August 1999
relating to VerticalNet's acquisition of Isadra.

      During the nine months ended September 30, 1999 we accounted for 22
companies under the equity method of accounting, including VerticalNet,
compared to three companies during the comparable 1998 periods. All 22 of the
companies incurred losses in the period ended September 30, 1999. Our equity
loss of $49.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 consisted of
$37.9 million related to our share of the equity method companies' losses and
$11.2 million of amortization of the excess of cost over net book value of
these companies. Of the $22.8 million and $37.9 million equity loss related to
our share of the losses of companies accounted for under the equity method for
the three and nine months ended September 30, 1999, $9.0 million and $14.0
million, respectively, were attributable to VerticalNet, while the other 21
companies accounted for the remaining equity losses.

      VerticalNet expects to incur significant net losses for the foreseeable
future because of its aggressive expansion plans. Due to the early stage of
development of the other companies in which we acquire interests, existing and
new partner companies accounted for under the equity method, are expected to
incur substantial losses. Our share of these losses is expected to be
substantial in 1999.

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      While VerticalNet and most of the companies accounted for under the
equity method of accounting have generated losses in each of the 1998 and 1999
periods, and therefore in most cases did not incur income tax liabilities,
these companies may generate taxable income in the future. Our share of these
companies' net income, if generated, would be reduced to the extent of our
share of these companies' tax expense.

Net Results of Operations-General ICG Operations

General and Administrative

      Our general and administrative costs consist primarily of employee
compensation, outside services such as legal, accounting and consulting, and
travel-related costs. These costs also include the amortization of deferred
compensation expense in the periods ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 of
$.1 million, $.2 million and $.3 million, respectively, related to restricted
stock issuances. We commenced operations in March 1996 with offices in Wayne,
Pennsylvania and San Francisco, California. As the number of our employees grew
to support our operations and those of our partner companies, our general and
administrative costs increased. In late 1998, we opened an office in Boston,
Massachusetts, and in 1999 we established operations in Seattle, Washington,
and we significantly increased the number of our employees nationwide. As a
result of these initiatives, our general and administrative costs increased
406% for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 compared to the comparable
periods in 1998. We plan to continue to hire new employees, open new offices,
and build our overall infrastructure. While general and administrative costs
increased 71% from 1997 to 1998, we expect these costs to continue to be
substantially higher compared to historical periods.

      During the year ended December 31, 1998, and the nine months ended
September 30, 1999, we recorded aggregate unearned compensation expense of $.7
million and $16.5 million respectively, in connection with the grant of stock
options to non-employees and the grant of employee stock options with exercise
prices less than the deemed fair value on the respective dates of grant.
General and administrative costs for the nine months ended September 30, 1999
include $3.3 million of amortization expense related to stock option grants.
Amortization of deferred compensation expense for the year ended December 31,
1999 is expected to approximate $5.8 million. We expect to recognize
amortization of deferred compensation expense of $5.6 million in 2000, $3.4
million in 2001, $1.9 million in 2002, $.9 million in 2003 and $.2 million in
2004.

Other Income

      Other income consists of the effect of transactions and other events
incidental to our ownership interests in our partner companies and our
operations in general. Other income may include, among other items, gains or
losses on the sales of all or a portion of minority interests, gains or losses
on the issuances of stock by our partner companies to reflect the change in our
share of the net equity of these companies, and impairment charges related to
our ownership interests in and advances to partner companies.

      General ICG Operations' other income consisted of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         Year Ended      Nine Months Ended
                                          December         September 30,
                                             31,      ------------------------
                                            1998         1998         1999
                                         -----------  -----------  -----------
   <S>                                   <C>          <C>          <C>
   Sale of Matchlogic to Excite........  $12,822,162  $12,822,162  $       --
   Sales of Excite holdings............   16,813,844    7,303,162    2,050,837
   Sale of Excite to @Home Corpora-
    tion...............................          --           --     2,719,466
   Sale of WiseWire to Lycos...........    3,324,238    3,324,238          --
   Sales of Lycos holdings.............    1,471,907    1,202,944          --
   Sale of SMART Technologies to i2
    Technologies.......................          --           --     2,941,806
   Issuance of stock by VerticalNet....          --           --    44,595,738
   Partner company impairment charges..   (3,948,974)    (643,049)  (5,340,293)
   Other...............................          --      (495,136)       6,030
                                         -----------  -----------  -----------
                                         $30,483,177  $23,514,321  $46,973,584
                                         ===========  ===========  ===========
</TABLE>


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      In February 1998, we exchanged all of our holdings of Matchlogic, Inc.
for 763,820 shares of Excite, Inc. The $14.3 million market value of the Excite
shares received on the date of exchange was used to determine the gain of $12.8
million. Throughout the remainder of 1998, we sold 716,082 shares of Excite
which resulted in $30.2 million of proceeds and $16.8 million of gains. During
the three month period ended March 31, 1999, we sold 23,738 shares of Excite
which resulted in $2.5 million of proceeds and $2.1 million of gains.

      In May 1999, @Home Corporation announced it would exchange its shares for
all of the outstanding stock of Excite. As part of this merger, we received
shares of @Home Corporation in exchange for our shares in Excite, resulting in
a non-operating gain before taxes of $2.7 million.

      In April 1998, we exchanged all of our holdings of WiseWire for 191,922
shares of Lycos, Inc. The $5.3 million market value of the Lycos shares
received on the date of exchange was used to determine the gain of $3.3
million. Throughout the remainder of 1998, we sold 169,548 shares of Lycos
which resulted in $6.2 million of proceeds and $1.5 million of gains.

      In August 1999, we divested our ownership interest in SMART Technologies,
Inc. due to the agreement of merger of SMART Technologies, Inc. and i2
Technologies, Inc. Upon completion of this merger during the three months ended
September 30, 1999, our ownership interest in and advances to SMART
Technologies, Inc. were converted into cash, common stock and warrants to
purchase common stock of i2 Technologies, Inc. Our non-operating gain before
taxes from this transaction was $2.9 million.

      Our remaining holdings of @Home Corporation, Lycos, and i2 Technologies
at September 30, 1999 are accounted for as available-for-sale securities and
are marked to market, with the difference between carrying value and market
value, net of deferred taxes, recorded in "Accumulated other comprehensive
income" in the shareholders' equity section of our Consolidated Balance Sheets
in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115.

      As a result of VerticalNet completing its initial public offering in
February 1999 and issuing additional shares for an acquisition in 1999, our
share of VerticalNet's net equity increased by $44.6 million. This increase
adjusts our carrying value in VerticalNet and results in a non-operating gain
of $44.6 million, before deferred taxes of $15.6 million, in the nine months
ended September 30, 1999. This gain was recorded in accordance with SEC Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 84 and our accounting policy with respect to such
transactions. We believe there is a high likelihood that transactions similar
to these, in which a partner company we account for under the consolidation or
equity method of accounting issues shares of its common stock, will occur in
the future and we expect to record gains or losses related to such transactions
provided they meet the requirements of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 84 and
our accounting policy. In some cases, as described in SEC Staff Accounting
Bulletin No. 84, the occurrence of similar transactions may not result in a
non-operating gain or loss but would result in a direct increase or decrease to
our shareholders' equity.

      In December 1998, we recorded an impairment charge of $1.9 million for
the decrease in value of one of our partner companies accounted for under the
cost method of accounting as a result of selling the partner company interest
below our carrying value. We had acquired our ownership interest in the partner
company during 1996 and 1997. In December 1998, the partner company agreed to
be acquired by an independent third party. The transaction was completed in
January 1999. The impairment charge we recorded was determined by calculating
the difference between the proceeds we received from the sale and our carrying
value.

      For the year ended December 31, 1998 and the three months ended September
30, 1999, we recorded impairment charges of $2 million and $5.3 million,
respectively, for the other than temporary decline in the fair value of a cost
method partner company. From the date we initially acquired an ownership
interest in this partner company through September 30, 1999, our funding to
this partner company represented all of the outside capital the company had
available to fund its net losses and capital asset requirements. During the
nine months ended September 30, 1999 we fully guaranteed the partner company's
new bank loan and agreed to provide additional

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funding. We acquired additional non-voting convertible debentures of this
partner company for $5 million in April 1999. The impairment charges we
recorded were determined by the decrease in net book value of the partner
company caused by its net losses, which were funded entirely based on our
funding and bank guarantee. Given its continuing losses, we will continue to
determine and record impairment charges in a similar manner for this partner
company until the status of its financial position improves.

Interest Income

      Our cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments are invested
primarily in money market accounts and highly liquid, high quality debt
instruments. During 1998, we received $38.2 million of proceeds from the sale
of our common stock and $36.4 million of proceeds from the sales of a portion
of our holdings in Excite and Lycos. During the nine months ended September 30,
1999, we received $32 million of proceeds from the sale of shares of our common
stock, $90 million in convertible notes and approximately $209.1 million in our
initial public offering. The increase in interest income in 1998 and the nine
months ended September 30, 1999 was primarily due to the significant increase
in our cash and cash equivalents throughout 1998 and 1999 as a result of these
transactions.

Interest Expense

      During the nine months ended September 30, 1999, we issued $90 million in
convertible notes bearing interest at 4.99%. The increase in interest expense
in the nine months ended September 30, 1999 was a result of this transaction.
Interest accrued through August 5, 1999, the date of our initial public
offering, was waived in accordance with the terms of the notes and reclassed to
Additional Paid-in-Capital as a result of the conversion of the convertible
notes in connection with our initial public offering.

Income Taxes

      From our inception on March 4, 1996 to February 2, 1999, we were
organized as a limited liability company and were treated as a partnership for
income tax purposes. As a result of our Reorganization as a corporation, we are
subject to corporate federal and state income taxes. For informational
purposes, the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December
31, 1998 reflects pro forma income on an after-tax basis assuming we had been
taxed as a corporation since January 1, 1998. We did not have any net operating
loss carry forwards at December 31, 1998.

      At the time of our Reorganization, we recorded a deferred tax benefit and
related deferred tax asset of $7.7 million which primarily represented the
excess of tax basis over book basis of our partner companies. For the period
from the date of the Reorganization through September 30, 1999, we recorded an
additional tax benefit of $5.1 million related to our consolidated results of
operations for that period, net of deferred tax expense of $15.6 million
relating to our gain on VerticalNet's common stock issuances.

      We have not recorded a valuation allowance related to our gross deferred
tax assets because we believe it is more likely than not that we will realize
the benefits of these assets. The assets relate primarily to the excess of tax
basis over book basis of our partner companies. These differences in basis
represent capital losses for tax purposes which, if recognized, can only be
deducted to the extent of capital gains. Additionally, these losses may be
carried back three years and carried forward five years from the year in which
they occur. While selling any portion of our ownership interests in partner
companies is something we will not do in the ordinary course of business, we
would consider pursuing such a sale at the minimum amount necessary to prevent
any capital losses from expiring unutilized. If we do not believe such a
strategy, or an alternative strategy, will be available in the time periods
allowed for carrying back and carrying forward losses, we will establish a
valuation allowance at that time. Most of our partner companies are in an early
stage of development, currently generate significant losses and are expected to
generate significant losses in the future. The marketability of the securities
we own of our partner companies is generally limited as they primarily

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represent ownership interests in companies whose stock is not publicly traded.
As of September 30, 1999, our only publicly traded partner company are
VerticalNet and US Interactive. As a result, there is significant risk that we
may not be able to realize the benefits of expiring carryforwards.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

      We have funded our operations with a combination of equity proceeds,
proceeds from the issuance of convertible notes, proceeds from the sales of a
portion of our Excite and Lycos holdings, and borrowings under bank credit
facilities.

      We received equity commitments of $40 million in 1996, of which $13.7
million and $20.1 million was received in 1996 and 1997, respectively, and $6.2
million of which was funded with an in-kind contribution of holdings of a
partner company in 1996. We received additional commitments of $70 million in
1998, of which $38 million was received in 1998 and $32 million was received
during the nine months ended September 30, 1999, respectively.

      In August 1999, we completed our initial public offering of 30,620,000
shares of our common stock at $6.00 per share. Concurrently, we completed a
private placement of 7,500,000 shares at the $6.00 initial public offering
price. Net proceeds to us from these transactions aggregated approximately
$209.1 million (net of underwriters' commission and offering expenses of
approximately $19.6 million).

      In May 1999, we issued $90 million of convertible subordinated notes
which converted to 14,999,732 shares of our common stock upon the completion of
our initial public offering in August 1999. Upon the conversion of these notes,
we issued 3,000,000 warrants to purchase our common stock at $6.00 per share
through May 2002. In accordance with the terms of the notes, all accrued
interest was waived upon conversion.

      Sales of Excite and Lycos stock generated proceeds of $36.4 million in
1998 and sales of Excite stock generated proceeds of $2.5 million during the
nine months ended September 30, 1999.

      In April 1999, we entered into a $50 million revolving bank credit
facility. In connection with the facility, we issued warrants to purchase
400,000 shares of common stock for an exercise price of $5.00 per share
exercisable for seven years. We valued these warrants at $1 million and account
for them as debt issuance costs. The facility matures in April 2000, is subject
to a .25% unused commitment fee, bears interest, at our option, at prime and/or
LIBOR plus 2.5%, and is secured by substantially all of our assets (including
all of our holdings in VerticalNet). Borrowing availability under the facility
is based on the fair market value of our holdings of publicly-traded partner
companies (VerticalNet, Breakaway Solutions and US Interactive as of December
2, 1999) and the value, as defined in the facility, of our private partner
companies. If the market price of our publicly traded partner companies
declines, availability under the credit facility could be reduced significantly
and could have an adverse effect on our ability to borrow under the facility
and could require an immediate repayment of a portion of our outstanding
borrowings, if any. Based on the provisions of the borrowing base, borrowing
availability at September 30, 1999 was $50 million, none of which was
outstanding.

      Existing cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, availability
under our revolving bank credit facility, proceeds from the potential sales of
all or a portion of our minority interests and other internal sources of cash
flow are expected to be sufficient to fund our cash requirements through the
next 12 months, including commitments to new and existing partner companies and
general operations requirements. As of December 2, 1999, we were contingently
obligated for approximately $3.3 million of guarantee commitments and $19.6
million of funding commitments to existing partner companies. As of December 2,
1999, our commitments to new and existing partner companies that require
funding in the next 12 months totaled $37.1 million. We will continue to
evaluate acquisition opportunities and expect to acquire additional ownership
interests in new and existing partner companies in the next 12 months which may
make it necessary for us to raise additional funds. We are currently in
preliminary discussions for a significant acquisition of an ownership

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interest in a new partner company. Should this offering not be consummated, we
will likely have to raise additional funds through the issuance of equity
securities or obtain additional bank financing. If additional funds are raised
through the issuance of equity securities, our existing shareholders may
experience significant dilution. Our revolving bank credit facility matures in
April 2000, at which time we may not be able to renew the facility or obtain
additional bank financing, or may only be able to do so on terms not favorable
or acceptable to us.

      From its inception through its initial public offering, VerticalNet
funded its operations through a combination of equity, investor and bank
borrowings, and leases. These sources included amounts both advanced and
guaranteed by us. VerticalNet raised $58.3 million in its initial public
offering in February 1999. VerticalNet believes that these initial public
offering funds, together with its existing cash and cash equivalents, should be
sufficient to fund its operations through March 2000. We have no obligation to
provide additional funding to VerticalNet, and we have no obligations with
respect to its outstanding debt arrangements.

      Prior to 1999, Breakaway Solutions funded its operations through a
combination of cash flow from operations, bank borrowings and leases. In
January 1999, we acquired a majority voting interest in Breakaway Solutions for
$8.3 million, of which Breakaway Solutions used $4.5 million to repurchase
treasury stock. In July 1999, Breakaway Solutions completed a private placement
of equity securities of about $19.1 million, of which we contributed $5
million. In October 1999, Breakaway Solutions completed its initial public
offering raising approximately $45 million. We will record a non-operating gain
during the three months ended December 31, 1999 due to the increase in our
share of Breakaway Solution's net equity as a result of their issuance of
shares. Our ownership interest in Breakaway Solutions after their initial
public offering is about 41% and will be accounted for under the equity method.
Breakaway Solutions expects its existing cash resources will be sufficient to
fund its operations through the next 12 months. We have no obligation to
provide additional funding to Breakaway Solutions, and we have no obligations
with respect to its outstanding debt arrangements.

      Consolidated working capital increased to $20.5 million at December 31,
1998, compared to $2.4 million at December 31, 1997. The increase was primarily
due to the net effect of the proceeds from the equity we raised in 1998 and the
proceeds from the sales of a portion of our Excite and Lycos holdings, offset
by the ownership interests we acquired in 1998. Consolidated working capital
increased to $200.4 million at September 30, 1999, from $20.5 million at
December 31, 1998 primarily as a result of equity we raised early in 1999 and
from our initial public offering more than offsetting the ownership interests
we acquired and the tax distribution to shareholders during the nine months
ended September 30, 1999.

      Cash used in operating activities increased in 1997 and 1998 compared to
each of the prior years primarily due to VerticalNet's increased losses in each
of those years. Cash used in operating activities in the nine months ended
September 30, 1999 compared to the same prior year period increased due to the
increased cost of General ICG Operations general and administrative expenses.

      Cash used in investing activities primarily reflects the acquisition of
ownership interests in and advances to new and existing partner companies,
offset in 1998 and the nine months ended September 30, 1999 by the proceeds of
$36.4 million and $2.5 million, respectively, from the sales of a portion of
our available-for-sale securities, Excite and Lycos.

      We utilized $57.6 million, including $9 million contributed to
VerticalNet, to acquire interests in new and existing partner companies in
1998. In 1998, we acquired interests in the following partner companies:
AUTOVIA, Blackboard, CommerceQuest, Commerx, ComputerJobs.com, Context
Integration, Deja.com, e-Chemicals, Entegrity Solutions, LinkShare, PrivaSeek,
SageMaker, Servicesoft Technologies, Syncra Software, US Interactive,
VerticalNet and Vivant!.

      We utilized $145.9 million, including $13.2 million contributed directly
to Breakaway Solutions and an additional $4 million used to purchase an
additional ownership interest in Breakaway Solutions directly

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from shareholders of Breakaway Solutions, and including $8.8 million in the
aggregate to acquire our majority ownership interest in CyberCrop.com,
EmployeeLife.com and iParts, to acquire interests in or make advances to new
and existing partner companies during the nine months ended September 30, 1999.
These companies included: Arbinet Communications, asseTrade.com, Bidcom,
Blackboard, ClearCommerce, Collabria, CommerceQuest, Commerx, Deja.com, e-
Chemicals, eMarketWorld, Entegrity Solutions, Internet Commerce Systems,
NetVendor, ONVIA.com, Plan Sponsor Exchange, PrivaSeek, Residential Delivery
Services, SageMaker, Servicesoft Technologies, StarCite, SMART Technologies,
Syncra Software, TRADEX Technologies, United Messaging and Universal Access.

      During the nine months ended September 30, 1999, we acquired an interest
in a new partner company from shareholders of the partner company who have an
option, exercisable at any time through August 2000, of electing to receive
cash of $11.3 million or 2,083,333 shares of our common stock. As of September
30, 1999, $2.8 million of the obligation has been converted into 509,270 shares
of our common stock.

      In November 1999, we acquired an interest in eMerge Interactive, Inc. for
a combination of cash of $27 million and a note due one year after issuance of
$23 million, of which $5 million may be payable on or after March 25, 2000
under certain circumstances.

      On November 5, 1999, we acquired an interest in JusticeLink, a Delaware
corporation. JusticeLink provides secure electronic document transmission and
storage services to court systems, attorneys and litigants. We acquired from
JusticeLink 6,165,422 shares of its Series C Preferred Stock for approximately
$12.3 million in cash (funded from existing cash). The aggregate purchase price
for the stock was established through arms-length negotiation. After this
acquisition, Henry Nassau and Sam Jadallah, two of our Managing Directors, were
appointed as directors of JusticeLink.

      In addition to the eMerge Interactive and JusticeLink transactions, we
utilized $98.4 million to acquire ownership interests in or make advances to
new and existing partner companies during the period from October 1, 1999
through December 2, 1999. These companies included: Animated Images, Arbinet
Communications, AUTOVIA, Benchmarking Partners, ClearCommerce, CommerceQuest,
Commerx, CourtLink, e-Chemicals, LinkShare, ONVIA.com, PaperExchange.com,
PrivaSeek, Purchasing Solutions, SageMaker, traffic.com, USgift.com,
VerticalNet, VitalTone and Vivant!.

      In November 1999, VerticalNet announced it had signed a definitive
agreement to acquire all of the outstanding stock of NECX Exchange LLC in
exchange for 95,000 shares of VerticalNet common stock, $10 million in cash and
the assumption of debt and certain other liabilities. Consummation of the
transaction is subject to regulatory approvals as well as customary closing
conditions. Upon completion of the transaction, our voting ownership in
VerticalNet will decrease from 35% to approximately 34%. In addition, we expect
to record a non-operating gain due to the increase in our share of
VerticalNet's net equity as a result of their issuance of shares.

      Our operations are not capital intensive, and capital expenditures in any
year normally will not be significant in relation to our overall financial
position. We expect to commit funds in 1999 and 2000 to the buildout of our
larger new corporate headquarters in Wayne, Pennsylvania, our international
expansions, and the development of our information technology infrastructure.
There were no material capital asset purchase commitments as of September 30,
1999.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

      We do not expect the adoption of recently issued accounting
pronouncements to have a significant impact on our net results of operations,
financial position or cash flows.

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Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure

      Many computer programs have been written using two digits rather than
four digits to define the applicable year. This poses a problem at the end of
the century because these computer programs may recognize a date using "00" as
the year 1900, rather than the year 2000. This in turn could result in major
system failures or miscalculations and is generally referred to as the Year
2000 issue.

      We currently use the information technology systems and many non-
information technology systems of Safeguard Scientifics, Inc., one of our
principal shareholders. Safeguard Scientifics has completed its assessment of
its computer information systems. Safeguard Scientifics has replaced all
computer systems and software which were determined to be non-compliant. These
replacements were generally part of Safeguard Scientifics' program of regularly
upgrading its computer systems, and Safeguard Scientifics has not incurred and
does not expect to incur any material extraordinary expense to remediate its
systems. Safeguard Scientifics has completed testing and implementation of its
computer systems. Safeguard Scientifics has received verification from its
vendors that its information systems are Year 2000 ready and expects to
complete any necessary remediation of non-information systems during 1999.
Safeguard Scientifics has a back-up generator in its data center which enables
a "disaster recovery" area to support critical computer and telecommunications
in the case of power loss.

      The Year 2000 readiness of VerticalNet and Breakaway Solutions is
described below. Our partner companies are in varying stages of assessing,
remediating and testing their internal systems and assessing Year 2000
readiness of their vendors, business partners, and customers. Our partner
companies are also in varying stages of developing contingency plans to operate
in the event of a Year 2000 problem. The total cost and time which will be
incurred by our partner companies on the Year 2000 readiness effort has not
been determined. There can be no assurance that all necessary work will be
completed in time, or that such costs will not materially adversely impact one
or more of such partner companies. In addition, required spending on the Year
2000 effort will cause customers of most of our partner companies to reallocate
at least part of their information systems budgets. Although some of our
partner companies have offerings which may be useful in such efforts, such
reallocations could materially adversely affect the results of operations of
our partner companies.

VerticalNet

      VerticalNet may realize exposure and risk if the systems on which it is
dependent to conduct its operations are not Year 2000 compliant. VerticalNet's
potential areas of exposure include products purchased from third parties,
information technology including computers and software, and non-information
technology including telephone systems and other equipment used internally. The
internally-developed production and operation systems for VerticalNet's Web
sites have recently undergone a complete re-engineering. All new programs have
been substantially tested and validated for Year 2000 compliance.

      VerticalNet's communications infrastructure was recently overhauled,
including a full conversion of its telephone and voicemail systems. VerticalNet
believes all non-information technology upon which it is materially dependent
is Year 2000 compliant. Additionally, with respect to information technology,
VerticalNet has resolved all Year 2000 compliance issues primarily through
normal upgrades of its software or replacements included in VerticalNet's
capital expenditure budget and these costs are not expected to be material to
VerticalNet's financial position or results of operations. VerticalNet's
original Year 2000 compliance cost estimate did not exceed $250,000 and remains
valid. However, such upgrades and replacements may not successfully address
VerticalNet's Year 2000 compliance issues as represented by VerticalNet's
distributors, vendors and suppliers.

      VerticalNet has completed its Year 2000 compliance assessment plan. This
plan includes assessing both its information and non-information technology as
well as its internally-developed production and

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operation systems. Based on this assessment, VerticalNet believes that all non-
information technology, all internally-developed production and operations
systems and all of its technology are Year 2000 compliant.

      In addition, VerticalNet has obtained verification from its key
distributors, vendors and suppliers that they are Year 2000 compliant or, if
they are not fully compliant, to provide a description of their plans to become
so. VerticalNet has received certification from 100% of its distributors,
vendors and suppliers that they are either complete or in accordance with their
scheduled Year 2000 compliance plan. VerticalNet will continue to monitor the
status of all of its key vendors with the intent of terminating and replacing
those relationships which may jeopardize its own Year 2000 compliance plan.

      In the event that VerticalNet's production and operational facilities
that support its Web sites are disrupted, small portions of its Web sites may
become unavailable. VerticalNet's review of its systems has shown that there is
no single application that would make its Web sites totally unavailable and
VerticalNet believes that it can quickly address any difficulties that may
arise. Having completed a specific analysis of its Web-hosting facilities, all
functionalities are in compliance with VerticalNet's Year 2000 compliance
assessment plan. In the event that VerticalNet's Web-hosting facilities are not
Year 2000 compliant, its Web sites would be unavailable and it would not be
able to deliver services to its users.

      VerticalNet has developed a comprehensive list of contingency models to
forecast the worst-case scenario that might occur if technologies it is
dependent upon are not Year 2000 compliant and fail to operate effectively
after the Year 2000. All identified scenarios have been determined to be
resolvable by an on-site staff which will be maintained throughout the Year
2000 date changeover with the exception of the Exodus hosting functionalities.
Exodus has remitted Year 2000 certification and VerticalNet is in the process
of reviewing potential back-up sites within its disaster recovery planning.

      If VerticalNet's present efforts to address the Year 2000 compliance
issues are not successful, or if distributors, suppliers and other third
parties with which is conducts business do not successfully address such
issues, its business, operating results and financial position could be
materially and adversely affected.

Breakaway Solutions

      Breakaway Solutions has established a Year 2000 readiness team to carry
out a program for the assessment of its vulnerability to the Year 2000 issues
and remediation of identified problems. The team consists of senior information
technology and business professionals and meets on a regular basis. An outside
consultant is also working with the readiness team on a temporary basis to
assist them in carrying out their tasks.

      The readiness team has developed a program with the following key phases
to assess its state of Year 2000 readiness:

     .  Develop a complete inventory of its hardware and software, and
        assess whether that hardware and software is Year 2000 ready;

     .  Test its internal hardware and software which Breakaway Solutions
        believes have a significant impact on its daily operations to
        assess whether it is Year 2000 ready;

     .  Upgrade, remediate or replace any other hardware or software that
        is not Year 2000 ready; and

     .  Develop a business continuity plan to address possible Year 2000
        consequences which Breakaway Solutions cannot control directly or
        which it has not been able to test or remediate.

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     Breakaway Solutions has completed a number of the tasks which its program
requires, as follows:

     . Completed the inventory of hardware and software at all of its
       locations and have determined that all of the inventoried hardware
       and software which Breakaway Solutions believes have a significant
       impact on its daily operations are Year 2000 ready or can be made
       ready with minimal changes or replacements, based on its vendors'
       Web site certification statements and commercially available Year
       2000 testing products;

     . Implemented internal policies to require that a senior information
       technology professional approves as Year 2000 ready any hardware or
       software that its plans to purchase;

     . Developed a list of all vendors which it deems to have a significant
       business relationship with Breakaway Solutions. Of the approximately
       20 vendors it has identified, it has obtained web site
       certifications or made written inquiries for information or
       assurances with respect to the Year 2000 readiness of products or
       services that it purchases from those vendors;

     . Completed test plans for date sensitive applications which it
       determined to be Year 2000 ready and which Breakaway Solutions
       believes will have a significant impact on its daily operations;

     . Completed an internal review to determine the commitments it has
       made to its customers with respect to the Year 2000 readiness of
       solutions which it has provided to those customers;

     . Reviewed evaluations of questionnaires regarding Year 2000 readiness
       to its critical vendors; and

     . Formulated a business continuity plan that encompasses Breakaway
       Solutions' strategy for preparation, notification and recovery in
       the event of a failure due to the year 2000 issue. The plan includes
       procedures to minimize downtime and expedite resumption of business
       operations and other solutions for responding to internal failures
       with its information technology department as well as widespread
       external failures related to the Year 2000 issue.

     Breakaway Solutions has specific tasks to complete with respect to its
Year 2000 program, including;

     . Testing of its internal hardware and software which it believes have
       a significant impact on its daily operations to confirm its Year
       2000 readiness; and

     . Implementation of any necessary changes, identified as a result of
       testing, to its internal software and hardware.

Costs

     To date, Breakaway Solutions has not incurred material expenses in
connection with its Year 2000 readiness program. It may need to purchase
replacement products, hire additional consultants or other third parties to
assist it, although it does not currently expect that it will need to take
such steps. It currently estimates that the cost of its Year 2000 readiness
program will be approximately $25,000. This amount includes internal labor
costs, legal and outside consulting costs and additional hardware and software
purchases. Breakaway Solutions expects that it will refine this estimate as it
completes the final phase of its Year 2000 readiness program.

Risks

     If Breakaway Solutions fails to solve a Year 2000 problem with respect to
any of its systems, it could experience a significant interruption of its
normal business operations. It believes that the most reasonably likely worst
case scenarios related to the Year 2000 issue for its business are as follows:

     . If a solution which it provided to a client causes damage or injury
       to that client because the solution was not Year 2000 compliant, it
       could be liable to the client for breach of warranty. In a number of
       cases, its contracts with clients do not limit its liability for
       this type of breach;

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     .  If there is a significant and protracted interruption of
        telecommunication services to its main office, it would be unable
        to conduct business because of its reliance on telecommunication
        systems to support daily operations, such as internal
        communications through e-mail; and

     .  If there is a significant and protracted interruption of
        electrical power or telecommunications services to its application
        hosting facilities, it would be unable to provide its application
        hosting services. This failure could significantly slow the growth
        of its application hosting business which is an important part of
        its strategic plan. It has sought to locate its application
        hosting facilities in leased space in co-location facilities which
        have back-up power systems and redundant telecommunications
        services.

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                                  OUR BUSINESS

Industry Overview

Growth of the Internet

      People and businesses are increasingly relying on the Internet to access
and share information as well as to purchase and sell products and services.
International Data Corporation estimates that at the end of 1998 more than 142
million people were using the Internet to communicate, participate in
discussion forums and obtain information about goods and services. IDC projects
that this user base will grow to 502 million people by the end of 2003. A
rapidly growing number of businesses use the Internet to market and sell their
products and streamline business operations. According to Forrester Research,
50% of all United States businesses will be online by 2002.

Growth of B2B E-Commerce

      The Internet's substantial growth creates tremendous market opportunities
for companies that connect buyers and sellers, and companies that create
applications and systems for traditional businesses wishing to engage in e-
commerce. Historically, B2B e-commerce has occurred through electronic data
interchange over proprietary networks, which are costly and available only to a
limited number of participants. The Internet provides an open platform with
common communication protocols to build efficient, cost-effective networks that
facilitate e-commerce. As Internet-based network reliability, speed and
security have improved in recent years and as more businesses have connected to
the Internet, traditional businesses are beginning to use the Internet to
conduct e-commerce and exchange information with customers, suppliers and
distributors. While the business-to-consumer e-commerce market currently is
significant in size, estimated by IDC to have been $15 billion in goods and
services in 1998, the B2B e-commerce market is larger and is predicted to grow
dramatically. Forrester Research projects that the United States B2B e-commerce
market, which Forrester Research defines as the intercompany trade of hard
goods over the Internet, will grow from $43 billion in 1998 to over $1.3
trillion by 2003. IDC projects that the Western European B2B e-commerce market
will grow from $3.8 billion in 1998 to over $350 billion by 2003.

      We believe that the B2B e-commerce market is beginning a period of rapid
development and growth for the following reasons:

     .  Expanded Access to New and Existing Customers and
        Suppliers. Traditional businesses have relied on their sales
        forces and purchasing departments to develop and maintain customer
        and supplier relationships. This model is constrained by the time
        and cost required to exchange current information regarding
        requirements, prices and product availability, and the difficulty
        of cost-effectively locating new customers and suppliers and
        managing existing relationships. Traditional businesses can
        leverage the Internet to obtain real-time, accurate information
        regarding requirements, prices and products to a global audience,
        including suppliers, customers and business partners. This makes
        it easier for businesses to attract new customers and suppliers,
        improve service and increase revenue.

     .  Increased Efficiency and Reduced Cost. Traditional businesses can
        utilize the Internet to automate their internal operations,
        including manufacturing, finance, sales and purchasing functions.
        The Internet can also be used to increase information flow and
        access throughout an organization. This increases operational
        efficiency by reducing the time, costs and resources required to
        transact business, lowering inventory levels and procurement
        costs, and improving responsiveness to customers and suppliers.

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Market Opportunities for Emerging B2B E-Commerce Companies

      We believe that there are significant opportunities for companies that
can assist traditional businesses in using the Internet to create more
efficient markets and enable e-commerce. We call these companies B2B e-commerce
companies. We focus on two types of B2B e-commerce companies: market makers and
infrastructure service providers.

     .  Market Makers. Market makers bring buyers and sellers together by
        creating Internet-based markets for the exchange of goods,
        services and information. Market makers enable more effective and
        lower cost commerce for traditional businesses by providing access
        through the Internet to a broader range of buyers and sellers.
        Market makers typically operate in a specific industry or provide
        specific goods and services across multiple industries. Market
        makers tailor their business models to match a target market's
        distinct characteristics. We refer to market makers operating in a
        particular industry as vertical market makers, and to market
        makers operating across multiple industries as horizontal market
        makers. Vertical and horizontal market makers may:

            .  act as principals in transactions;

            .  automate business processes so as to make them more efficient;

            .  operate exchanges where buyers and sellers dynamically
               negotiate prices; or

            .  facilitate interaction and transactions among businesses and
               professionals with common interests by providing an electronic
               community.

      Market makers may generate revenue by:

            .  selling products and services;

            .  charging fees based on the value of the transactions they
               facilitate;

            .  charging fees for access to their Internet-based services; or

            .  selling advertising on their Web sites.

     .  Infrastructure Service Providers. Infrastructure service providers
        sell software and services to businesses engaged in e-commerce.
        Many businesses need assistance in designing business practices to
        take advantage of the Internet, and in building and managing the
        technological infrastructure needed to support B2B e-commerce.
        Infrastructure service providers help businesses in the following
        ways:

            .  Strategic Consulting and Systems Integration. Strategic
               consultants assist traditional businesses in developing their
               e-commerce strategies. Systems integrators develop and
               implement a technological infrastructure that enables e-
               commerce. Systems integrators also integrate e-commerce
               applications with existing enterprise applications. Strategic
               consultants and systems integrators typically charge their
               clients on a project-by-project basis.

            .  Software Providers. Software providers design and sell software
               applications, tools and related services that support e-
               commerce and integrate business functions. Software providers
               may sell or license their products.

            .  Outsourced Service Providers. Outsourced service providers
               offer software applications, infrastructure and related
               services designed to help traditional businesses reduce cost,
               improve operational efficiency and decrease time to market.
               Outsourced service providers may charge fees on a per-use or
               periodic basis.

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Challenges Facing Emerging B2B E-Commerce Companies

      We believe that emerging B2B e-commerce companies face certain
challenges, including:

     .  Developing a Successful Business Model. B2B e-commerce companies
        must develop business models that capitalize on the Internet's
        capabilities to provide solutions to traditional companies in
        target industries. B2B e-commerce companies require industry
        expertise because each industry and market has distinct
        characteristics including existing distribution channels, levels
        of concentration and fragmentation among buyers and sellers,
        procurement policies, product information and customer support
        requirements. B2B e-commerce companies also require Internet
        expertise in order to apply its capabilities to their target
        industries.

     .  Building Corporate Infrastructure. Many B2B e-commerce companies
        have been recently formed and require sales and marketing,
        executive recruiting and human resources, information technology,
        and finance and business development assistance. These companies
        also require capital as significant resources may be required to
        build technological capabilities and internal operations.

     .  Finding the Best People. Entrants into the B2B e-commerce market
        require management with expertise in the applicable market, an
        understanding of the Internet's capabilities, the ability to
        manage rapid growth and the flexibility to adapt to the changing
        Internet marketplace. We believe that very few people have these
        skills, and those that do are highly sought after. To be
        successful, companies must attract and retain highly qualified
        personnel.

      We believe that the most successful B2B e-commerce companies will rapidly
identify market demands and move quickly to satisfy those demands. B2B e-
commerce companies that accomplish this goal may establish new standards, gain
market share, secure critical partnerships and create a brand name, making
competition more difficult for new entrants. In addition, B2B e-commerce
companies must keep abreast of Internet and industry-specific developments and
adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Our Solution and Strategy

      Our goal is to become the premier B2B e-commerce company by establishing
an e-commerce presence in major segments of the global economy. We believe that
our sole focus on the B2B e-commerce industry allows us to capitalize rapidly
on new opportunities and to attract and develop leading B2B e-commerce
companies. As of December 2, 1999, we owned interests in 47 B2B e-commerce
companies which we refer to as our partner companies.

      Our operating strategy is to integrate our partner companies into a
collaborative network that leverages our collective knowledge and resources.
With the goal of holding our partner company interests for the long-term, we
use these collective resources to actively develop the business strategies,
operations and management teams of our partner companies. Our resources include
the experience, industry relationships and specific expertise of our management
team, partner companies, strategic investors and Advisory Board.

      Our strategy is to:

     .  create or identify companies with the potential to become industry
        leaders;

     .  acquire significant interests in partner companies and incorporate
        them into our collaborative network;

     .  provide strategic guidance and operational support to our partner
        companies; and

     .  promote collaboration among our partner companies.

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      In implementing our strategy, we leverage the collective knowledge and
experience of our partner companies, strategic investors and Advisory Board
members. Our Advisory Board consists of over 15 experienced executives from
various backgrounds who provide our network with strategic guidance, sales,
marketing and information technology expertise and industry contacts. Ideally,
we would like to own 40% or more of our partner companies, with management and
public shareholders owning the remaining interests, but we believe that we can
have significant influence with lower ownership levels.

      Our strategy includes acquiring interests in partner companies based in
the United States and abroad. We recently opened an office in London that will
focus on European B2B opportunities. We have staffed our London office with two
executives from one of Europe's leading private equity firms. These two
executives worked together on Internet acquisitions in Europe and cultivated a
broad network of technology and vertical market contacts. We anticipate opening
an office in continental Europe during 2000. We plan to staff our European
offices with personnel that will provide strategic guidance and operational
support to our partner companies operating in Europe.

      We plan to acquire interests in European B2B e-commerce companies. If we
wish to enter a European market in which we cannot locate an attractive partner
company candidate, we may create a new company or assist one of our partner
companies located in the United States to expand overseas. In addition, our
worldwide personnel will focus on providing connections and resources to all
our partner companies, creating an international expansion platform for each
member of the network.

Create or Identify Companies With the Potential to Become Market Leaders

      Our expertise in the B2B e-commerce market allows us to build or identify
companies that are positioned to succeed. We apply a disciplined analysis that
capitalizes on this competitive advantage. When we evaluate whether to enter a
market by building a company or acquiring an interest in an existing company,
we weigh the following industry and partner company factors:

     .  Industry Criteria

             .  Inefficiency. We consider whether the industry suffers from
                inefficiencies that may be alleviated through e-commerce. We
                also consider the relative amount of inefficiency, as more
                inefficient industries present greater profit potential.

             .  Competition. We evaluate the amount of competition that a
                potential partner company faces from e-commerce and
                traditional businesses.

             .  Significance of Vertical Market. Our strategy includes
                acquiring interests in market makers doing business in the
                principal vertical markets of the global economy. When
                evaluating market makers, we consider whether the market maker
                has the potential to be a leader in its vertical market.

             .  Industry Potential. When evaluating a market maker, we
                consider the number and dollar value of transactions in its
                corresponding industry. We evaluate the incremental efficiency
                to be gained from conducting or supporting transactions online
                and estimate the potential to transfer transactions online. By
                considering these factors, we can focus on vertical industries
                for which the leading market maker can eventually generate
                significant dollar volumes of profits for the market maker.

             .  Centralized Information Sources. When evaluating market
                makers, we consider whether the industry has product catalogs,
                trade journals and other centralized sources of information
                regarding products, prices, customers and other factors. The
                availability of this information makes it easier for a market
                maker to facilitate communication and transactions. We
                generally avoid industries where this information is not
                available.

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             .  Infrastructure Service Provider Profit Potential. When
                evaluating infrastructure service providers, we examine the
                size of the market opportunity, the profit potential in
                serving the target market and whether the infrastructure
                service provider can provide assistance to our market maker
                partner companies.

     .  Partner Company Criteria

             .  Industry Leader. We partner with a company only if we believe
                that it has the products and skills to become a leader in its
                industry.

             .  Significant Ownership. We consider whether we will be able to
                obtain a significant position in the company and exert
                influence over the company.

             .  Network Synergy. We consider the degree to which a potential
                partner company may contribute to our network, and benefit
                from our network and operational resources.

             .  Management Quality. We assess the overall quality and industry
                expertise of a potential partner company's management.

Acquire Interests in Partner Companies

      After we identify an attractive potential partner company, we negotiate
the acquisition of a significant interest in the company. As a condition to an
acquisition, we require representation on the company's board of directors to
ensure our ability to provide active guidance to the partner company. We
structure acquisitions to permit the partner company's management and key
personnel to retain an equity stake in the company. As a result of our
experience, we believe that we have the ability to complete acquisitions
quickly and efficiently. After acquiring interests in partner companies, we
frequently participate in their follow-on financings and seek to increase our
ownership positions.

      During our negotiations with potential partner companies we emphasize the
value of our collaborative network, which we believe gives us a competitive
advantage over other acquirors in successfully consummating transactions. Our
partner companies, strategic investors and Advisory Board members assist in
these discussions and assist in other stages of the acquisition process,
including the initial evaluation of potential partner companies and due
diligence.

Provide Strategic Guidance and Operational Support to Our Partner Companies

      After we make an acquisition or form a partner company, we take an active
role in its affairs by providing both strategic guidance and operational
support:

     .  Strategic Guidance. We provide strategic guidance to our partner
        companies regarding market positioning, business model development
        and market trends. In addition, we advise our partner companies'
        management and directors on day-to-day management and operational
        issues. Our exclusive focus on the B2B e-commerce market and the
        knowledge base of our partner companies, strategic investors,
        management and Advisory Board give us valuable experience that we
        share with our partner company network. Advisory Board and
        management team members who provide strategic guidance to our
        partner companies include Todd Hewlin, a former Partner with
        McKinsey & Company, Jeff Ballowe, a former President of Ziff-Davis
        Inc. and the current Chairman of Deja.com, Inc., Alex W. Hart, a
        former Chief Executive Officer of MasterCard International, Ron
        Hovsepian, Vice President of Business Development at IBM
        Corporation and Yossi Sheffi, Ph.D., a co-founder of Syncra
        Software, Inc. and e-Chemicals, Inc. and currently a Professor at
        the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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     .  Operational Support. B2B e-commerce companies often have
        difficulty obtaining senior executive level guidance in the many
        areas of expertise successful companies need. We assist our
        partner companies by providing access to skilled managers who
        guide our partner companies in the following functional areas:

             .  Sales and Marketing. Several members of our Advisory Board and
                management team provide guidance to our partner companies'
                sales, marketing, product positioning and advertising efforts.
                These individuals include Michael H. Forster, a former Senior
                Vice President of Worldwide Field Operations at Sybase, Inc.
                and currently one of our Senior Partners, Christopher H.
                Greendale, a former Executive Vice President at Cambridge
                Technology Partners and currently one of our Managing
                Directors, Rowland Hanson, a former Vice President of
                Corporate Communications at Microsoft Corporation and
                currently founder of C. Rowland Hanson & Associates, Charles
                W. Stryker, Ph.D., President, Marketing Information Solutions,
                at IntelliQuest, Inc., and Sergio Zyman, a former Vice
                President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Coca-Cola
                Company.

             .  Executive Recruiting and Human Resources. Members of our
                management team assist our partner companies in recruiting key
                executive talent. These individuals include Rick Devine, one
                of our Managing Directors and a former partner at Heidrick &
                Struggles, Inc., an executive recruiting firm. In providing
                this assistance, we leverage the contacts developed by our
                network of partner companies, management and Advisory Board.
                We believe that this is one of the most important functions
                that we perform on behalf of our partner companies. B2B e-
                commerce companies must locate executives with both industry
                and Internet expertise. The market for these professionals is
                highly competitive since few persons possess the necessary mix
                of skills and experience.

             .  Information Technology. Our Chief Technology Officer, Richard
                G. Bunker, is dedicated to helping our partner companies with
                their information systems strategies and solving problems
                relating to their current information technology. Members of
                our Board of Directors and Advisory Board who provide guidance
                in this area include K.B. Chandrasekhar, Chairman of the Board
                of Directors of Exodus Communications, and Peter A. Solvik,
                the Chief Information Officer of Cisco Systems, Inc.

             .  Finance. One of our Managing Directors, John N. Nickolas, an
                experienced finance executive, is dedicated to providing
                financial guidance to our partner companies in areas such as
                corporate finance, financial reporting, accounting and
                treasury operations. In providing these services, Mr. Nickolas
                leverages the skills and experience of our internal finance
                and accounting group, our partner company network and outside
                consultants.

             .  Business Development. B2B e-commerce companies may be involved
                in evaluating, structuring and negotiating joint ventures,
                strategic alliances, joint marketing agreements, acquisitions
                or other transactions. We provide assistance to our partner
                companies in all these areas. Our management team, Advisory
                Board, strategic investors and partner companies all assist in
                this function.

Promote Collaboration Among Our Partner Companies

      One of the principal goals of our network is to promote innovation and
collaboration among our partner companies, which has resulted in shared
knowledge and business contacts among our partner companies and the formation
of numerous strategic alliances. We promote collaboration formally by hosting
regularly scheduled seminars relating to partner company operational and
business issues. At these seminars, the executives of partner companies share
their experiences with each other, our management team and the Advisory Board.
For example, at a seminar earlier this year, thirteen chief executive officers
of our market maker and infrastructure service provider partner companies
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business models. In addition, in the past six months we hosted four conferences
for our partner companies on various operational issues ranging from financing
strategies to the use of technology. On an informal basis, we promote
collaboration by making introductions and recommending partner companies to
each other.

      Recent examples of collaboration among our partner companies include:

     .  PaperExchange.com and VerticalNet have developed a strategic
        alliance that provides PaperExchange with co-branded access to
        leading industry content, including news, feature articles and
        interviews from VerticalNet's PulpandPaper Online property.
        VerticalNet's members will get access to PaperExchange's leading
        pulp and paper exchange, which is an Internet-based marketplace
        for buying and selling pulp and paper products. In addition, the
        companies are joining forces to create a comprehensive equipment
        listing and career site. By linking their sites together,
        PaperExchange.com and VerticalNet are seeking to establish a
        leading destination for pulp and paper professionals.

     .  Commerx, Inc., a provider of e-commerce solutions for the
        industrial processing market, has formed a strategic alliance with
        CommerceQuest, Inc. to provide integration solutions to connect
        efficiently the systems of processors and manufacturers within the
        industries served by Commerx. Commerx will use CommerceQuest's
        enableNet solution for deployment of PlasticsNet.com, the plastics
        industry's leading electronic marketplace. CommerceQuest's
        enableNet provides reliable, real-time delivery of data with
        enterprise-strength security and accurate data transformation
        across many formats and applications. This relationship allows
        PlasticsNet.com users to conduct e-commerce over their clients'
        network of choice or private lines. This state-of-the-art
        e-commerce infrastructure will allow for less expensive
        implementation and integration with faster and more seamless
        transactions.

      The collaboration of our partner companies is the result of our role as
the hub of our network. Through the network we identify prospective alliances,
make introductions, assist in strategic planning and monitor the ongoing
relationships among our partner companies. We encourage and facilitate the
information flow among our partner companies. We also control the information
flow by determining the composition of the network. If we believe that a
partner company is not contributing to our network or has lost its strategic
importance, we may sell our interest in that partner company.

Overview of Current Partner Companies

      We focus our efforts on building and operating companies in two areas of
the B2B e-commerce market--market makers and infrastructure service providers.

Market Maker Categories

      Market makers may operate in particular industries, such as chemicals,
food or auto parts, or may sell goods and services across multiple industries.
Market makers must tailor their business models to match their markets. We
refer to market makers operating in a particular industry as vertical market
makers, and to market makers operating across multiple industries as horizontal
market makers. Examples of horizontal and vertical market makers are as
follows:

     .  Vertical. An example of one of our vertical market maker companies
        is e-Chemicals. e-Chemicals believes that traditional distribution
        channels for chemicals burden customers with excessive transaction
        costs, high administrative costs and inefficient logistics. To
        solve these problems, e-Chemicals has developed an Internet-based
        marketplace through which it will sell a wide range of industrial
        chemicals to business customers. e-Chemicals provides products
        based on streamlined Web-based ordering processes, outsourced
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     .  Horizontal. One example of our horizontal market maker partner
        companies is VerticalNet. As of December 2, 1999, VerticalNet
        owned and operated over 50 industry-specific Web sites designed to
        act as online B2B communities. These trade communities act as
        comprehensive sources of information, interaction and e-commerce.

Market Maker Profiles

      Table of Market Makers. The partner companies listed below are integral
to our goal of owning numerous interests in vertical and horizontal market
makers that are strategically complementary to each other. We believe that
establishing an e-commerce presence in major industrial segments of the economy
will enable us to become the premier B2B e-commerce company. The table shows
certain information regarding our market maker partner companies by category as
of December 2, 1999. Our ownership positions have been calculated based on the
issued and outstanding common stock of each partner company, assuming the
issuance of common stock on the conversion or exercise of preferred stock and
convertible notes, but excluding the effect of options and warrants.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                           Our     Partner
                                                                        Ownership  Company
    Category and Name          Industry       Description of Business   Percentage  Since
 ------------------------ ------------------ ------------------------   ---------- -------
 <C>                      <C>                <S>                        <C>        <C>
 Vertical:
 Animated Images, Inc.    Apparel            Provides Internet-based       37%      1999
  www.appliedintranet.com                    design, communication,
                                             and procurement services
                                             for the apparel and sewn
                                             goods industries.

 Arbinet Communications,  Telecommunications Provides an Internet-         16%      1999
  Inc.                                       based trading floor and
  www.arbinet.com                            clearinghouse for
                                             telecommunications
                                             carriers to purchase
                                             bandwidth.

 AUTOVIA Corporation      Auto Parts         Developing a system to        15%      1998
  www.autovia.net                            provide Internet-based
                                             auto parts procurement
                                             for professional
                                             automotive and truck
                                             repair shops.

 Bidcom, Inc.             Construction       Provides Internet-based       25%      1999
  www.bidcom.com                             project planning and
                                             management services for
                                             the construction
                                             industry.

 Collabria, Inc.          Printing           Provides Internet-based       12%      1999
  www.collabria.com                          procurement and
                                             production services for
                                             the commercial printing
                                             industry.
 Commerx, Inc.            Plastics           Provides Internet-based       42%      1998
  www.commerx.com                            procurement and sales of
                                             raw materials, tools and
                                             maintenance and repair
                                             products for the
                                             plastics industry.

 ComputerJobs.com, Inc.   Technology         Provides Internet-based       33%      1998
  www.computer jobs.com   Employment         job screening and resume
                                             posting for information
                                             technology
                                             professionals,
                                             corporations and
                                             staffing firms.

 CourtLink                Legal              Provides online access        33%      1999
  www.courtlink.com                          to court documents.
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       Our     Partner
                                                                    Ownership  Company
   Category and Name        Industry      Description of Business   Percentage  Since
 ---------------------  ---------------  ------------------------   ---------- -------
 <C>                    <C>              <S>                        <C>        <C>
 CyberCrop.com, Inc.    Agriculture      Developing a system to        75%      1999
                                         provide an Internet-
                                         based service for
                                         agricultural producers
                                         to purchase services and
                                         inputs, as well as
                                         market their grain crops
                                         that include corn, wheat
                                         and soybeans.

 Deja.com, Inc.         Media            Provides a Web-based          31%      1997
  www.deja.com                           community for potential
                                         purchasers to access
                                         user comments on a
                                         variety of products and
                                         services.

 e-Chemicals, Inc.      Chemicals        Provides Internet-based       36%      1998
  www.e-chemicals.com                    sales and distribution
                                         of industrial chemicals.

 eMerge Interactive,    Livestock        Provides Internet-based       28%      1999
  Inc.                                   content, community and
  www.emergeinteractive                  transaction services in
  .com                                   an online marketplace
                                         for the cattle industry.
 EmployeeLife.com       Healthcare       Provides Internet-based       52%      1999
  www.employeelife.com                   solutions for employee
                                         health benefits
                                         management across the
                                         health care industry.

 Internet Commerce      Food             Provides Internet-based       43%      1999
  Systems, Inc.                          product introduction and
  www.icsfoodone.com                     promotion services to
                                         wholesale and retail
                                         food distributors.
 iParts                 Electronic       Provides Internet-based       85%      1999
  www.ipartsupply.com   Components       sales and distribution
                                         of electronic
                                         components.

 JusticeLink, Inc.      Legal            Provides electronic           37%      1999
  www.justicelink.com                    filing, service and
                                         retrieval of legal
                                         documents and
                                         information among
                                         courts, attorneys, their
                                         clients and other
                                         interested parties.
 PaperExchange.com LLC  Paper            Provides Internet-based       27%      1999
  www.paperexchange                      sales and distribution
  .com                                   of all grades of pulp
                                         and paper.

 Plan Sponsor           Asset            Provides a Web-based          46%      1999
  Exchange, Inc.        Management       community for asset
  www.plansponsor                        managers to reach fund
  exchange.com                           sponsors.

 StarCite, Inc.         Travel           Provides Internet-based       43%      1999
  www.starcite.com                       services for planning
                                         and managing corporate
                                         meetings for event
                                         planners.
 Universal Access,      Tele-            Provides Internet-based       26%      1999
  Inc. www.universal    communications   ordering for
  accessinc.com                          provisioning and access
                                         and transportation
                                         exchange services for
                                         network service
                                         providers focused on
                                         business customers.

 USgift.com             Gift, Garden     Provides Internet-based       35%      1999
  www.USgift.com        and              sales and distribution
                        Home Decor       of gift, garden and home
                                         decor accessories.

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       Our     Partner
                                                                    Ownership  Company
   Category and Name        Industry      Description of Business   Percentage  Since
 ---------------------  ---------------  ------------------------   ---------- -------
 <C>                    <C>              <S>                        <C>        <C>
 Horizontal:
 asseTrade.Com, Inc.    Used Capital     Provides Internet-based       26%      1999
  www.assetrade.com     Equipment        asset and inventory
                                         recovery, disposal and
                                         management solutions.

 eMarketWorld, Inc.     Special Event    Provides industry-            42%      1999
  www.emarket           Services         specific Web-based
  world.com                              conferences and
                                         expositions that help
                                         businesses understand
                                         the Internet.

 NetVendor Inc.         Asset            Provides B2B, industry-       26%      1999
  www.netvendor.com     Disposition      specific Internet
                                         commerce solutions for
                                         mid-size manufacturers
                                         and distributors of
                                         automotive, industrial
                                         and electronic products.

 ONVIA.com, Inc.        Small Business   Provides small                24%      1999
  www.onvia.com         Services         businesses with a wide
                                         breadth of tailored
                                         products and services
                                         over the Internet.

 Purchasing             Sourcing         Provides strategic            60%      1999
  Solutions, Inc.                        sourcing consulting and
                                         on-line Internet
                                         purchasing.

 Residential Delivery   Logistics        Provides home delivery        38%      1999
  Services, Inc.                         services to e-commerce
  www.rdshome.com                        companies, retailers,
                                         and catalog companies
                                         through a branded
                                         network of local agents.

 VerticalNet, Inc.      Industrial       Provides industry-            35%      1996
  www.verticalnet.com   Services         specific Web-based trade
                                         communities for
                                         businesses and
                                         professionals.

</TABLE>


      Set forth below is a more detailed summary of some of our market maker
partner companies.

      Commerx, Inc. Commerx is a vertical market maker that provides Internet-
based procurement and sales of raw materials, tools and maintenance and repair
products for the plastics industry. Commerx developed the PlasticsNet.com
("PlasticsNet") Web site in 1995 with the goal of establishing the first e-
commerce vertical marketplace for the plastics industry. Commerx provides this
service under the PlasticsNet brand name and develops the software to support
PlasticsNet.

      PlasticsNet is a leading provider of e-commerce solutions for processors
and suppliers in the US plastics industry. Its vertical marketplace provides a
comprehensive platform for buyers and suppliers to streamline the sourcing and
procurement process for plastics products and services. The company's solutions
are designed to be a compelling and integral part of a plastics processor's
procurement and business processes while providing suppliers with cost-
effective, high-quality access to a large pool of buyers.

      Our initial contact with Commerx came through our focus on the plastics
industry as a strong potential market for a market maker. We researched the
plastics industry and concluded, based upon the founding management and
business model, that Commerx was best positioned in the plastics market.
Kenneth A. Fox and Robert A. Pollan, two of our Managing Directors, are members
of Commerx's Board of Directors. We have assisted the founders in recruiting
key executives including the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer,
Vice President of Sales and Vice President of Supplier Relations. In addition,
we have helped the company design their back office systems and assisted them
with various financial initiatives. Commerx is currently working on a strategic
partnership with CommerceQuest, another one of our partner companies. For 1998,
Commerx had revenue of $.5 million and for the nine months ended September 30,
1999, revenue of $.9 million.

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      ComputerJobs.com, Inc. ComputerJobs.com is a leading skill-based
employment Web site and career content provider for information technology
professionals, corporations and staffing firms. Identifying and attracting
information technology professionals is an expensive and critical success
factor for many businesses. ComputerJobs.com is focused on improving the online
recruitment process for both information technology job seekers and employers,
including staffing firms and corporations. Job seekers may visit
ComputerJobs.com's regional and skill-specific Web sites to submit their resume
and pursue job opportunities free of charge. ComputerJobs.com allows job
seekers to scan job opportunities by information technology-specific skill
requirements, geographic preferences and other job criteria. Job seekers also
have access to extensive career resources and industry news on the site. By
attracting a significant number of job seekers and their resumes,
ComputerJobs.com offers staffing firms and corporations seeking information
technology professionals the ability to post job openings as well as search and
receive daily resumes of information technology candidates for a monthly fee.
ComputerJobs.com pre-screens job ads and resumes prior to placing them into its
database and before dissemination to its Web sites and clients.

      ComputerJobs.com has Web sites for the information technology markets in
19 major metropolitan markets throughout the United States and recently
launched vertically focused job sites. These vertical career portals address
the needs of high demand skill sets such as e-commerce, networking, project
management and windows developer. We identified ComputerJobs.com through a
director of one of our partner companies. We are assisting ComputerJobs.com
with overall strategy, operational management, recruiting, finance and
marketing. Douglas A. Alexander, one of our Managing Directors, is a member of
ComputerJobs.com's Board of Directors. ComputerJobs.com has formed a strategic
alliance with Deja.com that has enabled Deja.com to create a channel for
accessing ComputerJobs.com's database of technology employment opportunities.
For 1998, ComputerJobs.com had revenue of $4.4 million and for the nine months
ended September 30, 1999, revenue of $6.4 million.

      Deja.com, Inc. Deja.com, formerly Deja News, is a vertical market maker
that is the Web's leading source of shared knowledge in the form of user-
generated ratings and discussions. With over 160 million page views per month,
it is the leading purveyor of online discussion, offering access to more than
43,000 discussion forums. These forums are populated by knowledgeable
participants who are interested in sharing their knowledge and experience on a
wide variety of subjects.

      Deja.com recently extended its franchise in shared knowledge with the
consumer-driven feature Deja Ratings, a tool that extends the site's ability to
support daily decision-making. Deja Ratings captures consumer opinions on a
wide range of products and services through a scaled voting system that
includes product comparisons. The analytical tools that support decision-making
are supplemented by contextual links to e-commerce retailers and vendors.

      Deja.com derives revenue from sponsors and e-commerce partners, and
provides the marketing community with the compelling proposition of reaching a
highly targeted, self-segmenting audience consisting of highly active Internet
consumers intent on investigating considered purchases. Deja.com also delivers
to those marketers a unique means of programming to the specific interests of
their target consumers, all in the context of a commerce-friendly platform.

      We have been very active in recruiting Deja.com's management team and
developing its business strategy. In addition, Kenneth A. Fox and Douglas A.
Alexander, two of our Managing Directors, are members of Deja.com's Board of
Directors. Deja.com is in discussions with several partner companies to provide
services to its user community. For 1998, Deja.com had revenue of $5.1 million,
and for the nine months ended September 30, 1999, revenue of $6.1 million.

      eMerge Interactive, Inc. eMerge Interactive is a vertical market maker
that combines content, community and transaction services to create an online
marketplace for the cattle industry. eMerge Interactive believes that the
production chain of the cattle industry, which includes cattle producers,
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suppliers, contains inefficiencies that reduce animal health and value. These
inefficiencies, which include excessive animal transportation and handling,
result in additional transaction costs and reduced beef quality.

      eMerge Interactive offers its comprehensive cattle solution through its
Internet-based information and transaction platform, its Web-enabled private
network and its direct sales force. eMerge Interactive's products and services
are designed to create an efficient market for the purchase and sale of cattle
and to improve quality and productivity in the cattle industry. eMerge
Interactive's family of integrated Web sites and Web-enabled private network
provide:

     .  livestock procurement services consisting of cattle sales and
        auctions;

     .  customer-specific daily feedlot operations analysis, comparative
        cattle industry analysis and benchmarking studies;

     .  cattle inventory management tools; and

     .  livestock health management and quality enhancement products.

      We acquired our interest in eMerge Interactive in November, 1999 after
identifying it as a potential market leader in the e-commerce market for the
livestock industry. Douglas Alexander, one of our Managing Directors, and E.
Michael Forgash, one of our directors, are members of eMerge Interactive's
Board of Directors. For 1998, eMerge Interactive had revenue of $1.8 million,
and for the nine months ended September 30, 1999, revenue of $18.3 million.

      ONVIA.com, Inc. ONVIA.com is a horizontal market maker that provides
products and services to small businesses over the Internet. ONVIA.com is a B2B
online operations center devoted to helping small businesses succeed. ONVIA.com
provides small businesses with business products, direct purchase and request
for quote services, customer lead generation and expert advice.

      ONVIA.com was introduced to us through a member of our network. Kenneth
A. Fox, one of our Managing Directors, is a member of ONVIA.com's Board of
Directors. Alex W. Hart, a member of our Advisory Board, is a member of
ONVIA.com's Advisory Board. We have facilitated a partnership between ONVIA.com
and Bidcom, one of our other partner companies, helped design ONVIA.com's back
office systems, and our executive recruiting personnel recruited their Vice
President of Marketing. For 1998, ONVIA.com had revenue of $1 million, and for
the nine months ended September 30, 1999, had revenue of $13.2 million.

      Universal Access, Inc. Universal Access is a vertical market maker that
is a Web-enabled business-to business intermediary that facilitates the
provisioning, installation and servicing of dedicated, point-to-point
communications circuits for service providers who buy network capacity, and
transport suppliers who sell network capacity. Universal Access aggregates
network information, manages facilities where communications networks can be
physically interconnected, provides ongoing dedicated circuit access and offers
client support services. Through these services, Universal Access provides its
clients with an outsourced, integrated solution to the challenges of the
fragmented network services market.

      As an independent intermediary, Universal Access has been able to collect
and aggregate network information from multiple transport suppliers. Universal
Access' Web-enabled Universal Information Exchange, or UIX, consists of several
proprietary interrelated databases containing capacity, availability, location
and pricing information from transport suppliers and physical sites. Through
the UIX, Universal Access provides its clients with point-to-point network
connections efficiently and cost-effectively. In addition, Universal Access
operates network interconnection facilities called Universal Transport
Exchanges, of UTXs, where various transport suppliers can easily access the
network connections of any other transport supplier in that facility. Universal
Access also provides a single point of contact for network management services,
including network monitoring, maintenance and restoration.

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      We are actively providing Universal Access with overall strategy,
marketing and finance guidance. Robert Pollan, one of our Managing Directors,
is a member of Universal Access' Board of Directors. For 1998, Universal Access
had revenue of $1.6 million, and for the nine months ended September 30, 1999,
revenue of $8.4 million.

      VerticalNet, Inc. VerticalNet is a horizontal market maker that provides
industry-specific Web-based trade communities for businesses and professionals.
VerticalNet owns and operates over 50 industry-specific Web sites as of
December 2, 1999 designed as online B2B communities, known as vertical trade
communities. These vertical trade communities act as comprehensive sources of
information, interaction and e-commerce. VerticalNet's objective is to continue
to be a leading owner and operator of industry-specific vertical trade
communities on the Internet.

      Each VerticalNet community is individually branded, focuses on a single
business sector and caters to individuals with similar professional interests.
VerticalNet designs each of its vertical trade communities to attract
professionals responsible for selecting and purchasing highly specialized
industry related products and services. VerticalNet's communities combine
product information, requests for proposals, discussion forums, electronic
commerce opportunities, industry news, directories, classifieds, job listings,
and online professional education courses.

      VerticalNet satisfies a developing market not currently being adequately
served through traditional channels, including trade publishers, trade shows
and trade associations. VerticalNet believes that this market is not currently
being served by Internet companies, which tend to focus on the consumer and not
on the B2B market.

      VerticalNet's vertical trade communities take advantage of the Internet's
ability to allow users around the world to contact each other online, allowing
buyers to research, source, contact and purchase from suppliers. Although other
companies offer B2B services on the Internet, VerticalNet believes that it is
currently the only company operating a portfolio of specialized B2B
communities. A portfolio strategy permits VerticalNet to:

     .  offer consistent content and services in its current vertical
        trade communities and replicate these offerings as it launches new
        communities;

     .  realize cost savings and operating efficiencies in its technology,
        marketing, infrastructure and management resources; and

     .  increase its overall audience, making its individual sites more
        appealing to a broad array of advertisers and suppliers who sell
        their goods and services over the Internet.

      VerticalNet currently generates the majority of its revenue from Internet
advertising, including the development of "storefronts." A storefront is a Web
page posted on one of its vertical trade communities that provides information
on an advertiser's products, links a visitor to the advertiser's Web site and
generates sales inquiries from interested visitors. VerticalNet believes that
industry professionals using its vertical trade communities possess the
demographic characteristics that are attractive to its advertisers.

      We were first introduced to VerticalNet through one of our major
shareholders. We helped to recruit several of VerticalNet's executive officers,
and worked with them to develop VerticalNet's business strategy. Douglas A.
Alexander, one of our Managing Directors, currently serves as VerticalNet's
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Walter W. Buckley, our President and
Chief Executive Officer, is a member of VerticalNet's Board of Directors. This
year VerticalNet became a public company, trading on the Nasdaq National Market
under the symbol "VERT." In addition to its strategic alliance with
PaperExchange, VerticalNet has also formed a strategic alliance with e-
Chemicals to provide customer leads for e-Chemicals and to expand VerticalNet's
services to its chemical business customers. For 1998, VerticalNet had revenue
of $3.1 million, and for the nine months ended September 30, 1999, revenue of
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Infrastructure Service Provider Categories

      Infrastructure service providers assist traditional businesses in the
following ways:

     .  Strategic Consulting and Systems Integration. Strategic
        consultants assist traditional businesses in developing their e-
        commerce strategies. Systems integrators develop and implement
        technological infrastructure that enables e-commerce. Systems
        integrators also integrate e-commerce applications with existing
        enterprise applications. Strategic consultants and systems
        integrators typically bill their clients on a project-by-project
        basis.

     .  Software Providers. Software providers design and sell software
        applications that support e-commerce and integrate business
        functions. Software providers may sell or license their products.

     .  Outsourced Service Providers. Outsourced service providers offer
        software applications, infrastructure and related services
        designed to help traditional businesses reduce cost, improve
        operational efficiency and decrease time to market. Outsourced
        service providers may charge fees on a per-use or periodic basis.

      Our current infrastructure service provider partner companies furnish a
variety of technology-based solutions to their customers. In the future, we may
acquire interests in infrastructure service providers that focus on two
specific types of solutions: physical fulfillment and financial fulfillment.
Physical fulfillment involves the movement of goods on behalf of market makers
or traditional businesses. Financial fulfillment includes a wide variety of
financial services such as the management of accounts receivable risk and
commercial loans.

Infrastructure Service Provider Profiles

      Table of Infrastructure Service Providers. The partner companies listed
below are important to our strategy because the growth of our partner companies
increases the value of our collaborative network. We believe that
infrastructure service providers will facilitate innovation and growth of our
market maker companies by providing them with critical services. The table
shows certain information regarding our infrastructure service provider partner
companies by category as of December 2, 1999. Our ownership positions have been
calculated based on the issued and outstanding common stock of each partner
company, assuming the issuance of common stock on the conversion or exercise of
preferred stock and convertible notes, but excluding the effect of options and
warrants.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                Our     Partner
                                                             Ownership  Company
      Category and Name         Description of Business      Percentage  Since
 --------------------------- -----------------------------   ---------- -------
 <C>                         <S>                             <C>        <C>
 Strategic Consulting and
  Systems Integration:
 Benchmarking Partners, Inc. Provides e-commerce best           13%      1996
  www.benchmarking.com       practices research and
                             consulting services to
                             maximize return on investment
                             from demand/supply chain and
                             e-business initiatives.

 Context Integration, Inc.   Provides systems integration       18%      1997
  www.context.com            services focused on customer
                             support, data access and e-
                             commerce.
 US Interactive, Inc.        Provides a range of                 3%      1996
  www.usinteractive.com      consulting and technical
                             services relating to Internet
                             marketing solutions.

</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                Our     Partner
                                                             Ownership  Company
        Category and Name         Description of Business    Percentage  Since
 ------------------------------- -------------------------   ---------- -------
 <C>                             <S>                         <C>        <C>
 Software Providers:
 Blackboard Inc.                 Provides universities and      30%      1998
  www.blackboard.com             corporations with
                                 applications that enable
                                 them to host classes and
                                 training on the Internet.

 ClearCommerce Corp.             Provides comprehensive e-      15%      1997
  www.clearcommerce.com          commerce solutions
                                 including transaction and
                                 payment processing,
                                 credit card
                                 authorization, fraud
                                 tracking and reporting
                                 functions.

 Entegrity Solutions Corporation Provides encryption            12%      1996
  www.entegrity.com              software to secure
                                 transactions and
                                 communications between
                                 business applications.

 Servicesoft Technologies, Inc.  Provides tools and              6%      1998
  www.servicesoft.com            services used by its
                                 customers to create
                                 Internet customer service
                                 applications consisting
                                 of self-service, e-mail
                                 response and live
                                 interaction products.

 Syncra Software, Inc.           Provides software that         35%      1998
  www.syncra.com                 improves supply chain
                                 efficiency through
                                 collaboration of trading
                                 partners over the
                                 Internet.

 TRADEX Technologies, Inc.       Provides e-commerce            10%      1999
  www.tradex.com                 application software that
                                 enables enterprises to
                                 create on-line
                                 marketplaces and
                                 exchanges.

 Outsourced Service Providers:
 Breakaway Solutions, Inc.       Provides application           41%      1999
  www.breakaway.com              service hosting, e-
                                 commerce consulting and
                                 systems integration
                                 services to growing
                                 companies.

 CommerceQuest, Inc.             Provides a messaging           29%      1998
  www.commercequest.com          service for data sharing
                                 across separate
                                 enterprises. Also
                                 provides software,
                                 systems integration
                                 services and managed
                                 network services for
                                 application integration
                                 within enterprises or
                                 with external trading
                                 partners and customers.

 LinkShare Corporation           Establishes affiliate          34%      1998
  www.linkshare.com              relationships for online
                                 merchants with other Web
                                 sites to facilitate e-
                                 commerce.
 PrivaSeek, Inc.                 Provides consumers with        16%      1998
  www.privaseek.com              control of their Web-
                                 based personal profiles,
                                 allowing merchants to
                                 offer consumers
                                 incentives for selective
                                 disclosure.
 SageMaker, Inc.                 Provides services that         27%      1998
  www.sagemaker.com              combine an enterprise's
                                 external and internal
                                 information assets into a
                                 single, Web-based
                                 knowledge management
                                 platform.

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                Our     Partner
                                                             Ownership  Company
     Category and Name          Description of Business      Percentage  Since
 -------------------------- ------------------------------   ---------- -------
 <C>                        <S>                              <C>        <C>
 Sky Alland Marketing, Inc. Provides services to improve        31%      1996
  www.skyalland.com         customer communications and
                            relationships.

 traffic.com, Inc.          Provides real time traffic          20%      1999
  www.traffic.com           monitoring for logistics and
                            transportation optimization.

 United Messaging, Inc.     Provides high performance           41%      1999
  www.unitedmessaging.com   electronic messaging services
                            for organizations with mission
                            critical e-mail networks.

 VitalTone Inc.             Provides integrated                 21%      1999
  www.vitaltone.com         application service provider
                            services to middle market
                            companies.

 Vivant! Corporation        Provides process automation         23%      1998
  www.vivantcorp.com        and decision support services
                            that enable companies to
                            strategically manage
                            contractors, consultants and
                            temporary employees.
</TABLE>

      Set forth below is a more detailed summary of some of our infrastructure
service provider partner companies.

      Benchmarking Partners, Inc. Benchmarking Partners is a strategic research
and consulting company that provides e-commerce best practices research and
consulting services to maximize return on investment from demand/supply chain
and e-business initiatives. The use of best business practices enabled by
information technology established by Benchmarking Partners allows companies to
efficiently manage their e-business initiatives. Benchmarking Partners improves
supply and distribution networks in the following ways:

     .  Integration. Coordinating diverse business functions such as
        manufacturing, logistics, sales and marketing to maximize
        efficiency.

     .  Optimization. Developing strategies that increase the efficiency
        of supply networks.

     .  Collaboration. Creating collaborative solutions that incorporate
        key trading partners.

      Benchmarking Partners' clients include: companies undergoing business and
information technology transformation; technology solution providers hoping to
gain a better understanding of the market requirements for their products; and
management consultants and systems integrators seeking to refine their ability
to effectively support their clients.

      We were introduced to Benchmarking Partners through a member of our Board
of Directors. We have helped Benchmarking Partners recruit key managers and are
currently helping it build and position its best practice e-commerce Web site.
Benchmarking Partners assisted us in assessing enterprise software markets and
provides information technology advice to other partner companies. Benchmarking
Partners is also working with Sky Alland Marketing and US Interactive to
develop Internet business application opportunities. For 1998, Benchmarking
Partners had revenue of $15.9 million, and for the nine months ended September
30, 1999, revenue of $14.6 million.

      Breakaway Solutions, Inc. Breakaway Solutions is an outsourced service
provider infrastructure service company that is an application service provider
and e-commerce consulting and systems integration services provider to middle-
market companies. Through its application service hosting solutions, Breakaway
Solutions implements, operates and supports software applications that can be
accessed and used over the Internet. Breakaway Solutions also offers custom
developed, e-commerce related B2B interactive marketing and other solutions. By
focusing on Internet-based solutions, Breakaway Solutions has created a library
of components that can be redeployed by multiple clients. This allows Breakaway
Solutions to provide rapid, cost-effective service to clients.

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      We first met Breakaway Solutions through one of our shareholders and
Advisory Board members. We helped Breakaway Solutions to complete its
management team and merge with one of our other partner companies. In addition,
Breakaway Solutions is a strategic partner for installing ClearCommerce's Web-
based transaction and order processing solutions. Breakaway Solutions is also
in discussions to provide its services to ONVIA.com. This year Breakaway
Solutions became a public company, trading on the Nasdaq National Market under
the symbol "BWAY." Including the effect of options and warrants, our ownership
percentage in Breakaway Solutions is approximately 41%. For 1998, Breakaway
Solutions had revenue of $10 million, and for the nine months ended September
30, 1999, revenue of $14.8 million.

      CommerceQuest, Inc. CommerceQuest is an outsourced service provider of
B2B infrastructure solutions for mission-critical e-business applications. The
company provides infrastructure solutions to leading global companies and
Internet market makers that need to exchange business-critical information
across geographically and technologically diverse boundaries. CommerceQuest
currently employs over 275 professionals, and the company has extensive
experience in software and systems integration and building solutions around
IBM Corporation's MQSeries messaging middleware.

      At the core of CommerceQuest's portfolio is enableNet, an outsourced
managed service designed to provide trusted B2B integration over the Internet.
enableNet is augmented by industry-leading software products and professional
services designed to provide maximum flexibility of integration options.
enableNet is a network independent service that allows businesses to exploit
the Internet, or their choice of network, to exchange business-critical
information with business partners and customers. enableNet delivers security,
reliability and manageability to the Internet, making it an industrial-
strength, cost-effective alternative to traditional value-added networks.
enableNet contributes the capability to bridge Web-based processes with legacy
or traditional EDI services. The service also allows organizations to reliably
and securely exchange any form of operational data internally or with business
partners via the Internet or other networks. In addition, enableNet provides
end-to-end integration capability, which provides message delivery across
multiple systems, such as applications, databases, clients, or servers, even
when using a wide range of networks and protocols.

      We believe that the services and software provided by CommerceQuest can
be used throughout our partner company network, including our market makers
interested in tight integration with their suppliers and customers. We have
assisted CommerceQuest in recruiting senior management and repositioning it to
offer managed network services. To support the introduction of managed network
services, we provided the company with strategic planning, sales and marketing
support and introductions to potential business partners. For 1998,
CommerceQuest had revenues of $31.1 million, and for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999 had revenue of $13.6 million.

      CommerceQuest implemented significant business model transitions during
1999, including a de-emphasis of reselling and a shift from indirect to direct
license sales. As a result, CommerceQuest changed its infrastructure to support
the hiring and administration of a direct sales force. During this transition,
CommerceQuest also moved personnel from the professional services area to
development to enhance CommerceQuest's proprietary products and service
offerings. As a result, professional service sales have decreased. This
decrease will continue for the remainder of 1999 as CommerceQuest deploys these
resources on development projects related to proprietary software and services.
Much of the related costs are being capitalized.

      CommerceQuest's revenues have decreased compared with the same periods in
1998. This decrease reflects the strategic decision to de-emphasize reselling
and to sell proprietary software and expertise directly. For the nine months
ended September 30, 1999, reselling accounted for only about 18 percent of
total revenues compared to almost 60 percent for 1998. As CommerceQuest has
built its direct sales force and moved away from third party marketing, the
royalties previously earned on those sales have decreased without any offset by
direct sales. Since the selling lifecycle of CommerceQuest's products can take
six months or more, CommerceQuest expects this trend to continue for the
remainder of 1999.

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Aggregate Partner Company Revenues

      Because we account for most of our partner companies under the equity
method, our consolidated revenue figures reported in our consolidated financial
statements are not intended to reflect the aggregate revenue of our partner
companies. Set forth below is the aggregate revenue (adjusted as described
below) of all our market maker partner companies for each of the following
quarters:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three months ended:
- -------------------
<S>                                                                 <C>
September 30, 1998................................................. $7.5 million
December 31, 1998..................................................  9.0 million
March 31, 1999..................................................... 13.7 million
June 30, 1999...................................................... 24.0 million
September 30, 1999................................................. 42.0 million
</TABLE>

      For the nine months ended September 30, 1999, our market maker partner
companies had aggregate revenue of approximately $79.7 million, a 335% increase
over their aggregate revenue of $18.3 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 1998. For the nine months ended September 30, 1999, our
infrastructure service provider partner companies had aggregate revenue of
approximately $130 million, a 57% increase over their aggregate revenue of
$82.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998. Growth in aggregate
partner company revenue is not indicative of growth in any particular partner
company's revenue.

      The foregoing data includes revenue of all our partner companies for all
periods presented. Our partner companies' revenue figures are based on the
unaudited financial statements prepared by each partner company and, in some
cases, adjustments and estimates by us. The adjustments relate to changes in
partner companies' revenues intended to reflect changes in their business
models. The estimates relate to allocations of annual revenue data over
quarterly periods and approximations based on projected revenue data. We do not
believe these adjustments or estimates have a significant impact on the
aggregate partner company revenue data disclosed above. In addition, these
figures are preliminary in nature, are subject to change and may differ from
previously reported figures as a result of, among other things, changes to
reported figures by each partner company for any necessary corrections, changes
resulting from differing interpretations of accounting principles upon review
by the Securities and Exchange Commission, or changes in accounting literature.
For these reasons, we cannot assure you of the accuracy of the revenue figures.
Also, since we do not consolidate the majority of our partner companies for
financial reporting purposes, the aggregate partner company revenue data
disclosed above is not intended to represent the revenues that we have reported
or will report on a consolidated basis in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP). Our actual consolidated GAAP basis revenues were
substantially lower than the amounts reported above for each period presented.
For instance, the actual GAAP basis consolidated revenues reported by us for
the three months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 were approximately $7.2
million and $897,000, respectively. Because most of the revenue figures of our
partner companies are not included in the consolidated revenue figures reported
in our consolidated financial statements, the foregoing data is not indicative
of our current or future reported consolidated revenue figures or the future
revenue results of our partner companies. In each case, these revenues are
subject to the numerous risks and uncertainties elsewhere described in this
prospectus.

Government Regulations and Legal Uncertainties

      As of December 2, 1999, there were few laws or regulations directed
specifically at e-commerce. However, because of the Internet's popularity and
increasing use, new laws and regulations may be adopted. These laws and
regulations may cover issues such as the collection and use of data from Web
site visitors and related privacy issues, pricing, content, copyrights, online
gambling, distribution and the quality of goods and services. The enactment of
any additional laws or regulations may impede the growth of the Internet and
B2B e-commerce, which could decrease the revenue of our partner companies and
place additional financial burdens on them.

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      Laws and regulations directly applicable to e-commerce or Internet
communications are becoming more prevalent. For example, Congress recently
enacted laws regarding online copyright infringement and the protection of
information collected online from children. Although these laws may not have a
direct adverse effect on our business or those of our partner companies, they
add to the legal and regulatory burden faced by B2B e-commerce companies.
Other specific areas of legislative activity are:

     .  Taxes. Congress recently enacted a three-year moratorium, ending
        on October 21, 2001, on the application of "discriminatory" or
        "special" taxes by the states on Internet access or on products
        and services delivered over the Internet. Congress further
        declared that there will be no federal taxes on e-commerce until
        the end of the moratorium. However, this moratorium does not
        prevent states from taxing activities or goods and services that
        the states would otherwise have the power to tax. Furthermore, the
        moratorium does not apply to certain state taxes that were in
        place before the moratorium was enacted.

        April 21, 2000. These regulations make it illegal to collect
        information online from children under the age of 13 without first
        obtaining parental consent. These regulations also require Web
        site operators to allow parents to inspect and remove their
        children's information from any database. Compliance with these
        regulations could pose a significant administrative burden for Web
        site operators whose products and services are targeted to
        children or may be attractive to children. Also, the European
        Union has directed its member nations to enact much more stringent
        privacy protection laws than are generally found in the United
        States, and has threatened to prohibit the export of certain
        personal data to United States companies if similar measures are
        not adopted. Such a prohibition could limit the growth of foreign
        markets for United States B2B e-commerce companies. The Department
        of Commerce is negotiating with the European Union to provide
        exemptions from the European Union regulations, but the outcome of
        these negotiations is uncertain.

     .  Regulation of Communications Facilities. To some extent, the rapid
        growth of the Internet in the United States has been due to the
        relative lack of government intervention in the marketplace for
        Internet access. Lack of intervention may not continue in the
        future. For example, several telecommunications carriers are
        seeking to have telecommunications over the Internet regulated by
        the Federal Communications Commission in the same manner as other
        telecommunications services. Additionally, local telephone
        carriers have petitioned the Federal Communications Commission to
        regulate Internet service providers in a manner similar to long
        distance telephone carriers and to impose access fees on these
        providers. Some Internet service providers are seeking to have
        broadband Internet access over cable systems regulated in much the
        same manner as telephone services, which could slow the deployment
        of broadband Internet access services. Because of these
        proceedings or others, new laws or regulations could be enacted
        which could burden the companies that provide the infrastructure
        on which the Internet is based, thereby slowing the rapid
        expansion of the medium and its availability to new users.

     .  Other Regulations. The growth of the Internet and e-commerce may
        lead to the enactment of more stringent consumer protection laws.
        The Federal Trade Commission may use its existing jurisdiction to
        police e-commerce activities, and it is possible that the Federal
        Trade Commission will seek authority from Congress to regulate
        certain online activities.

      Generally applicable laws may affect us and our partner companies. The
exact applicability of many of these laws to B2B e-commerce, however, is
uncertain.

Proprietary Rights

      Our partner companies have copyrights with respect to software
applications, Web sites and other materials. These materials may constitute an
important part of our partner companies' assets and competitive strengths.
Federal law generally protects such copyrights for 90 years from the creation
of the underlying material.

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Competition

Competition From our Shareholders and Within our Network

      We may compete with our shareholders and partner companies for Internet-
related opportunities. After this offering, Comcast Corporation, and Safeguard
Scientifics, Inc. will own 9.3% and 13.9% of our outstanding common stock,
respectively, based on the number of shares held by each of them on December 2,
1999. These shareholders may compete with us to acquire interests in B2B e-
commerce companies. Comcast Corporation and Safeguard Scientifics currently
each have a designee as a member of our board of directors and IBM Corporation
has a right to designate a board observer, which may give these companies
access to our business plan and knowledge about potential acquisitions. In
addition, we may compete with our partner companies to acquire interests in B2B
e-commerce companies, and our partner companies may compete with each other for
acquisitions or other B2B e-commerce opportunities. In particular, VerticalNet
seeks to expand, in part through acquisition, its number of B2B communities.
VerticalNet, therefore, may seek to acquire companies that we would find
attractive. While we may partner with VerticalNet on future acquisitions, we
have no current contractual obligations to do so. We do not have any contracts
or other understandings with our shareholders or partner companies that would
govern the resolution of these potential conflicts. Such competition, and the
complications posed by the designated directors, may deter companies from
partnering with us and may limit our business opportunities.

Competition Facing our Partner Companies

      Competition for Internet products and services is intense. As the market
for B2B e-commerce grows, we expect that competition will intensify. Barriers
to entry are minimal, and competitors can offer products and services at a
relatively low cost. Our partner companies compete for a share of a customer's:

     .  purchasing budget for services, materials and supplies with other
        online providers and traditional distribution channels;

     .  dollars spent on consulting services with many established
        information systems and management consulting firms; and

     .  advertising budget with online services and traditional off-line
        media, such as print and trade associations.

      In addition, some of our partner companies compete to attract and retain
a critical mass of buyers and sellers. Several companies offer competitive
solutions that compete with one or more of our partner companies. We expect
that additional companies will offer competing solutions on a stand-alone or
combined basis in the future. Furthermore, our partner companies' competitors
may develop Internet products or services that are superior to, or have greater
market acceptance than, the solutions offered by our partner companies. If our
partner companies are unable to compete successfully against their competitors,
our partner companies may fail.

      Many of our partner companies' competitors have greater brand recognition
and greater financial, marketing and other resources than our partner
companies. This may place our partner companies at a disadvantage in responding
to their competitors' pricing strategies, technological advances, advertising
campaigns, strategic partnerships and other initiatives.

Competition for Partner Companies

      We face competition from other capital providers including publicly-
traded Internet companies, venture capital companies and large corporations.
Many of these competitors have greater financial resources and brand name
recognition than we do. These competitors may limit our opportunity to acquire
interests in new partner companies. If we cannot acquire interests in
attractive companies, our strategy to build a collaborative network of partner
companies may not succeed.

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Facilities

      Our corporate headquarters are located at 435 Devon Park Drive, Building
800 in an office facility located in Wayne, Pennsylvania, where we lease
approximately 3,650 square feet. We plan to move into a larger corporate
headquarters in Wayne, Pennsylvania during the first half of 2000. We also
maintain offices in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Seattle,
Washington; and London, England.

Employees

      As of December 2, 1999, excluding our partner companies, we had 64
employees, 63 of whom work with us on a full-time basis. We consider our
relationships with our employees to be good. None of our employees are covered
by collective bargaining agreements.

Legal Matters

      We are not a party to any material legal proceedings.

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                                  MANAGEMENT

Executive Officers and Directors

      Our executive officers, key employees and directors, their ages and
their positions are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
    Name                  Age Position
    ----                  --- --------
<S>                       <C> <C>
Walter W. Buckley, III     39 President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Douglas A. Alexander       38 Managing Director, East Coast Operations
Matthias Allgaier          33 Managing Director, European Operations
Richard G. Bunker, Jr.     38 Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer
Richard S. Devine          41 Managing Director, Executive Recruiting
Stephen Duckett            32 Managing Director, European Operations
Kenneth A. Fox             29 Managing Director, West Coast Operations and Director
David D. Gathman           52 Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Christopher H. Greendale   47 Managing Director, Operations
Gregory W. Haskell         42 Managing Director, Operations
Todd G. Hewlin             32 Managing Director, Corporate Strategy and Research
Victor S. Hwang            31 Managing Director, Acquisitions
Anthony Ibarguen           39 Managing Director, President of Professional Services
Sam Jadallah               35 Managing Director, Operations
Mark J. Lotke              31 Managing Director, Acquisitions
Henry N. Nassau            45 Managing Director, General Counsel and Secretary
John N. Nickolas           32 Managing Director, Finance and Assistant Treasurer
Robert A. Pollan           39 Managing Director, Operations
Sherri L. Wolf             31 Managing Director, Investor Relations
Michael H. Forster         56 Senior Partner, Operations
Robert E. Keith, Jr. (1)   58 Chairman and Director
Julian A. Brodsky (2)      66 Director
E. Michael Forgash (2)     41 Director
Thomas P. Gerrity (1)      58 Director
Peter A. Solvik(1)         40 Director
</TABLE>
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(1) Member of the compensation committee
(2) Member of the audit committee

      Walter W. Buckley, III, is a co-founder and has served as our President
and Chief Executive Officer and as one of our directors since March 1996.
Prior to co-founding us, Mr. Buckley worked for Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. as
Vice President of Acquisitions from 1991 to February 1996. Mr. Buckley
directed many of Safeguard Scientifics' investments and was responsible for
developing and executing Safeguard Scientifics' multimedia and Internet
investment strategies. Mr. Buckley serves as a director of Breakaway
Solutions, Inc., e-Chemicals, Inc., PrivaSeek, Inc., Sky Alland Marketing,
Inc., Syncra Software, Inc., VerticalNet, Inc. and Who?Vision Systems, Inc.

      Douglas A. Alexander has served as one of our Managing Directors since
September 1997. Prior to joining us, Mr. Alexander co-founded Reality Online,
Inc. in 1986 and sold it to Reuters Group in 1994. Mr. Alexander continued to
serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of Reality Online after its
acquisition by Reuters Group until September 1997 and was a key contributor to
Reuters' Internet initiatives. Mr. Alexander is Chairman of the Board of
VerticalNet, Inc. and serves as a director of Arbinet Communications, Inc.,
Blackboard Inc., ComputerJobs.com, Inc., Deja.com, Inc., eMerge Interactive,
Inc., LinkShare Corporation, SageMaker, Inc., StarCite, Inc. and traffic.com,
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      Matthias Allgaier has served as one of our Managing Directors of our
European operations since November 1999. Prior to joining us, Mr. Allgaier was
an Assistant Director at Apax Partners since 1997. In this capacity, Mr.
Allgaier headed the software and services divisions of Apax Partners'
Information Technology group and was responsible for generation and execution
of acquisitions. Prior to this Mr. Allgaier was associated with Broadview
Associates since 1994, where he worked on a variety of acquisitions.

      Richard G. Bunker, Jr. has served as one of our Managing Directors and
has been our Chief Technology Officer since April 1999. Prior to joining us,
Mr. Bunker was President and Chief Executive Officer of Reality Online, a
Reuters company, from September 1997 to April 1999. Before becoming President
and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Bunker served in various senior management
positions at Reality Online. While President and Chief Executive Officer of
Reality Online, Mr. Bunker built the firm into a market leading builder and
host of online securities trading and account inquiry Web sites, and provider
of market data to the online securities industry. He also served as Senior Vice
President and Chief Information Officer of SEI Investments from January 1994 to
March 1996, and Vice President of the investment management and trading
technology group at State Street Global Advisors from October 1992 to January
1994.

      Richard S. Devine has served as our Managing Director of Executive
Recruiting since June 1999. Prior to joining us, Mr. Devine was a Partner at
Heidrick & Struggles, and a member of its International Technology Practice
from October 1997 to June 1999. In this capacity, Mr. Devine led the search for
many high profile executive positions including the Chief Executive Officer of
Global Crossing, President of Transport, a joint venture between Microsoft
Corporation and First Data Corporation, Senior Vice President of Worldwide
Operations at Apple Computer Corporation, Vice President of Customer Service at
Amazon.com, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Information Officer at Remedy
Corporation and General Manager of the Americas, General Manager of Services
and Vice President of International at Siebel Systems. Mr. Devine also served
as President and Chief Executive Officer of KidSoft LLC from March 1992 to
February 1997.

      Stephen Duckett has served as one of our Managing Directors of our
European operations since November 1999. For the past five years, Mr. Duckett
was associated with Apax Partners where he generated and executed acquisitions,
managed ownership interests, and helped to establish an Internet group.

      Kenneth A. Fox is a co-founder and has served as one of our Managing
Directors since our inception in March 1996. Mr. Fox has also served as one of
our directors since February 1999. Prior to co-founding us, Mr. Fox served as
Director of West Coast Operations for Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. and
Technology Leaders II, L.P., a venture capital partnership, from 1994 to 1996.
In this capacity, Mr. Fox led the development of and managed the West coast
operations for these companies. Mr. Fox serves as a director of AUTOVIA
Corporation, Bidcom, Inc., Commerx, Inc., Deja.com, Inc., Entegrity Solutions
Corporation, ONVIA.com, Inc. and Vivant! Corporation.

      David D. Gathman has served as our Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
since January 1999. Prior to joining us, Mr. Gathman was Chief Financial
Officer and Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration of Integrated
Systems Consulting Group, Inc. from January 1997 through its merger with First
Consulting Group, Inc. in December 1998. He also served as Chief Operating
Officer, Vice President, Secretary and Assistant Treasurer of Integrated
Systems Consulting Group, Inc. from April 1994 to December 1998 and as a
director of the company. Mr. Gathman brings to us over 30 years of finance-
related experience, the last 16 of which were focused in the information
technology industry.

      Christopher H. Greendale has served as one of our Managing Directors
since July 1999 and was one of our Senior Partners of Operations from January
1999 to July 1999. Prior to joining us, Mr. Greendale served as an independent
management consultant from January 1998 to December 1998. Prior to becoming a
consultant, Mr. Greendale served as Executive Vice President of Cambridge
Technology Partners, a company he co-founded in 1991. Cambridge Technology
Partners is a systems integrator that initiated fixed price, fixed

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time, rapid systems development. Mr. Greendale has extensive experience in
sales and marketing, and general management in the information technology
industry.

      Gregory W. Haskell has served as one of our Managing Directors of
Operations since June 1999. Prior to joining us, Mr. Haskell served from
January 1994 to June 1999 as President and Chief Operating Officer of XL
Vision, Inc., a business and technology incubator that builds companies and
spins them out into stand alone public companies. During his tenure at XL
Vision, Mr. Haskell co-founded four technology-based spinout companies. Mr.
Haskell serves as a director of asseTrade.com, Inc., Axcess, Inc.,
ComputerJobs.com, Inc., CyberCrop.com, Inc., e-Chemicals, Inc., Integrated
Visions, Inc., PaperExchange.com LLC and XL Vision, Inc.

      Todd G. Hewlin has served as our Managing Director of Corporate Strategy
and Research since July 1999. Prior to joining us, Mr. Hewlin served as a
Partner with McKinsey & Company, a global management consultancy, and has held
various positions with McKinsey & Company from September 1993 to June 1999.
During that time, Mr. Hewlin led technology-intensive strategy projects for
leading organizations in North America and Europe. Mr. Hewlin's clients have
included world-class technology companies, an Internet bank, a global satellite
telephony startup, and a range of traditional companies assessing the impact of
the Internet. From December 1998 to June 1999, Mr. Hewlin co-led McKinsey's
Global Electronic Commerce practice.

      Victor S. Hwang has served as one of our Managing Directors of
Acquisitions since March 1999. Prior to joining us, Mr. Hwang served from
January 1999 to March 1999 as a General Partner of Softbank Holdings,
responsible for developing an investment fund targeting late-stage private
Internet companies. From August 1995 to January 1999, Mr. Hwang also served as
an investment banker at Goldman, Sachs & Co., where he was involved in numerous
financing and merger transactions for a broad range of Internet, software,
semiconductor, communications and hardware companies. While at Goldman, Sachs &
Co., Mr. Hwang's clients included eBay, GeoCities and Yahoo!. Mr. Hwang
obtained a Masters of Business Administration from the Graduate Business School
of Stanford University where he was in attendance from September 1993 to June
1995.

      Anthony Ibarguen has served as our Managing Director and President of
Professional Services since December 1999. Prior to joining us, Mr. Ibarguen
served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Tech Data Corporation from
March 1997 to December 1999 and as their President of the Americas since
September 1996. He was elected to Tech Data's Board of Directors in June 1997.
Tech Data is a global information technology distribution and logistics
services provider. Prior to this, Mr. Ibarguen served as Executive Vice
President of Sales and Marketing of ENTEX Information Services, Inc., a systems
intergrator he co-founded in 1993. Mr Ibarguen serves as a director of
Smartdisk Inc.

      Sam Jadallah has served as one of our Managing Directors of Operations
since July 1999. Prior to joining us, Mr. Jadallah served as a Microsoft Vice
President of Worldwide Enterprise Sales from June 1996 to July 1999 where he
was responsible for leading sales efforts to business and academic customers.
Prior to holding this position, Mr. Jadallah served as Manager of Worldwide
Business Strategy reporting to Steve Ballmer, President of Microsoft. Mr.
Jadallah also served as General Manager of Corporate and Developer Support and
served as District Manager leading Microsoft sales to the US Department of
Defense from 1990 to 1992. Mr. Jadallah held various other sales, management
and technical positions since joining Microsoft in 1987. Mr. Jadallah serves as
a director of JusticeLink, Inc.

      Mark J. Lotke has served as one of our Managing Directors of Acquisitions
since June 1999. Prior to joining us, Mr. Lotke served from August 1997 to May
1999 as an Associate and from July 1993 to August 1997 as a Junior Associate at
General Atlantic Partners, a private equity firm focused on investing in global
information technology companies. While at General Atlantic Partners, Mr. Lotke
was involved in numerous private equity transactions across a wide range of
Internet, software, and services companies, including E*Trade, Priceline.com,
Inc., LHS Group, Inc., Envoy Corporation, NewSub Services, Inc., and Predictive
Systems. Prior to joining General Atlantic Partners, Mr. Lotke served as a
strategy consultant at Corporate

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Decisions, Inc. Mr. Lotke obtained a Masters of Business Administration from
the Graduate Business School of Stanford University where he was in attendance
from September 1995 to June 1997. Mr. Lotke serves as a director of Animated
Images, Inc. and Residential Delivery Services, Inc.

      Henry N. Nassau has served as one of our Managing Directors and as our
General Counsel and Secretary since May 1999. Mr. Nassau was a partner in the
law firm of Dechert Price & Rhoads from September 1987 to May 1999 and was
Chair of the Business Department from January 1998 to May 1999. At Dechert
Price & Rhoads, Mr. Nassau engaged in the practice of corporate law,
concentrating on mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Nassau serves as a director of
The Albert Abela Corporation, Bliley Electric Company, JusticeLink, Inc. and
Data West Corporation which does business as CourtLink.

      John N. Nickolas has served as our Managing Director of Finance and has
been our Assistant Treasurer since January 1999. Prior to joining us, Mr.
Nickolas served from October 1994 to December 1998 in various finance and
accounting positions for Safeguard Scientifics, Inc., most recently serving as
Corporate Controller from December 1997 to December 1998. Mr. Nickolas brings
to us extensive financial experience including corporate finance, financial
reporting, accounting and treasury operations. Before joining Safeguard
Scientifics, Inc., Mr. Nickolas was Audit Manager and held various other
positions at KPMG LLP from July 1990 to October 1994.

      Robert A. Pollan has served as one of our Managing Directors of
Operations since June 1998. Prior to joining us, Mr. Pollan served as a Chief
Technology Officer and Vice President of Business Development at General
Electric Capital Corporation from August 1995 to June 1998. During his tenure
at General Electric Capital Corporation, Mr. Pollan co-founded and served as
President of two supply chain ventures focused on remote telemetry and third-
party logistics, returnable packaging leasing and logistics. He led several
acquisitions in Europe, Asia and the United States. Mr. Pollan was co-founder
and, from September 1991 to July 1995, Managing Director of OFR, Ltd., an
advisory firm focused on the organizational and financial restructuring of
industrial enterprises in Central Europe. While in Central Europe, Mr. Pollan
founded the first Polish industrial group and advised the World Bank and a
number of Eastern European governments. Mr. Pollan serves as a director of
CommerceQuest, Inc., Commerx, Inc., EmployeeLife.com, Internet Commerce
Systems, Inc., iParts, Purchasing Solutions, Inc., United Messaging, Inc. and
Universal Access, Inc.

      Sherri L. Wolf has served as our Managing Director of Investor Relations
since May 1999. Prior to joining us, Ms. Wolf served as a Vice President in
equity research at Adams, Harkness & Hill, an investment banking firm, from
September 1994 to May 1999. While with Adams, Harkness & Hill, Ms. Wolf focused
on the Internet and the information technology services sectors and covered
such companies as CMG Information Services, Inc., Safeguard Scientifics, Inc.,
Lycos and Forrester Research. Ms. Wolf obtained a Masters of Science from the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management where she
was in attendance from September 1992 to June 1994.

      Michael H. Forster has served as one of our Senior Partners of Operations
since June, 1998. Before joining us, Mr. Forster served as Senior Vice
President of Worldwide Field Operations for Sybase, Inc. from April 1996 to
March 1999. Prior to this position with the company, Mr. Forster was Sybase's
Senior Vice President and President of the company's Information Connection
Division from April 1994 to March 1996. Mr. Forster has over 30 years of sales,
marketing and general management experience in the information technology
industry. Mr. Forster serves as a director of SageMaker, Inc., Syncra Software,
Inc., and Tangram Enterprise Solutions.

      Robert E. Keith, Jr. has served as the Chairman of our Board of Directors
since our inception in March 1996. Mr. Keith is also Managing General Partner
of Technology Leaders II, L.P. and has had principal operating responsibility
for Technology Leaders II, L.P. since 1988. Mr. Keith also serves as a director
of American Education Centers, Inc., Cambridge Technology Partners
(Massachusetts), Inc., Diablo Research Corporation, LLC, Masterpack
International, Inc., MultiGen-Paradigm, Inc., Naviant Technology Solutions,

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Inc., Sunsource, Inc., US Interactive, Inc., and Whisper Communications, Inc.
and is Vice Chairman of the Board of Safeguard Scientifics, Inc.

      Julian A. Brodsky has served as one of our directors since May 1996. Mr.
Brodsky is a founder of Comcast Corporation, a developer of broadband cable
networks, cellular and personal communications systems and has served as a
director of Comcast since 1969 and Vice Chairman since 1988. He serves as Vice
President and a director of Sural Corporation. Mr. Brodsky serves as a director
of Comcast Cable Communications, Inc., the RBB Fund, Inc. and Chief Executive
Officer of Comcast Interactive Capital Group L.P.

      E. Michael Forgash has served as one of our directors since May 1998. Mr.
Forgash has been Vice President, Operations of Safeguard Scientifics, Inc.
since January, 1998. Prior to joining Safeguard Scientifics, Mr. Forgash was
President and Chief Executive Officer of Creative Multimedia from August 1996
to October 1997. Prior to that, Mr. Forgash was President at Continental
HealthCare Systems from November 1994 to July 1996. Mr. Forgash also serves as
a director of eMerge Interactive, Inc., Integrated Visions, Inc., US
Interactive, Inc., Who? Vision Systems, Inc., and 4anything.com, Inc.

      Dr. Thomas P. Gerrity has served as one of our directors since December
1998. Dr. Gerrity also served as the Dean of The Wharton School of the
University of Pennsylvania from July 1990 to June 1999. He is currently
Professor and Director of the Wharton School Electronic Commerce Forum. Dr.
Gerrity also serves as a director of CVS Corporation, Fannie Mae, Fiserv, Inc.,
Ikon Office Solutions, Inc., Knight-Ridder, Inc., Reliance Group Holdings,
Inc., Sunoco, Inc. and a trustee of MAS Funds.

      Peter A. Solvik has served as one of our directors since May 1999. Mr.
Solvik has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of
Cisco Systems, Inc. since January 1999, as Vice President and CIO from 1995 to
1999, and as Director of Information Systems and CIO from 1993 to 1995. Under
Mr. Solvik's leadership, Cisco Systems has been recognized as one of the most
innovative and successful large corporations in the use of the Internet. Mr.
Solvik serves as a director of Asera Inc., Cohera Corp. and Context
Integration, Inc.

Advisory Board

      Our Advisory Board members provide our partner companies with strategic
guidance in general management, sales and marketing, and information technology
management. Our Advisory Board members and their backgrounds are:

General Management Guidance

      Jeff Ballowe has served on our Advisory Board since February 1998. Mr.
Ballowe served as President, Interactive Media and Development Group, of Ziff-
Davis, Inc., where he was in charge of ZDNet, ZDTV, Ziff-Davis' Internet
Publications, and Ziff-Davis, Inc.'s investments. Prior to joining Ziff-Davis,
Mr. Ballowe worked as a marketing executive at various technology and marketing
services companies. Mr. Ballowe serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of
Deja.com, Inc. and as a director of drkoop.com, Inc., GiveMeTalk.com, Inc.,
Jupiter Communications, Inc., SuperGroups, Inc., VerticalNet, Inc. and ZDTV,
Inc.

      Alex W. "Pete" Hart has served on our Advisory Board since March 1998.
Mr. Hart is a consultant in consumer financial services specializing in
emerging payment and distribution systems. Mr. Hart has served in numerous
positions, including Chief Executive Officer, of Advanta Corporation from March
1994 to October 1997. Prior to joining Advanta Corporation, Mr. Hart served as
President and Chief Executive Officer of MasterCard International. Mr. Hart
serves as a director of Sanchez Computer Associates, Who?Vision Systems,
4anything.com, HNC Software, Integrated Vision and Destiny Systems and on the
advisory board of ONVIA.com, Inc. and Qpass.

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      Ron Hovsepian has served on our Advisory Board since April 1998. Mr.
Hovsepian is the Vice President, Business Development, Distribution Industry,
for IBM Corporation. Prior to holding this position, Mr. Hovsepian was General
Manager of IBM Corporation's Global Retail and Distribution Industry Solution
Organization, and had global responsibility for IBM Corporation's retail store
system and the consumer driven supply chain solution units. Mr. Hovsepian
serves as a director of Ann Taylor.

      Martha Rogers, Ph.D., has served on our Advisory Board since 1996. Dr.
Rogers is a Professor at the Duke University Fuqua School of Business. Dr.
Rogers has served as Founding Partner of Peppers and Rogers Group/Marketing 1
to 1 since 1994. Peppers and Rogers Group/Marketing 1 to 1 is a management
consulting firm that focuses on thought leadership and strategy in the growing
fields of interactivity, marketing, technology, relationship management and
business development. Dr. Rogers frequently appears on a variety of radio and
television programs, including C-SPAN's "American Perspectives" covering
business trends and features.

      Yossi Sheffi has served on our Advisory Board since July 1998. Dr. Sheffi
is a Professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he serves as
Director of the Center for Transportation Studies. Dr. Sheffi's teaching and
research areas include logistics, optimization, supply chain management and
e-commerce. Dr. Sheffi is the author of a textbook and over fifty technical
publications. In 1997, Dr. Sheffi co-founded Syncra Software, Inc. and in 1998,
he co-founded e-Chemicals, Inc. Dr. Sheffi is Chairman of the Boards of
Directors of Syncra Software, Inc. and e-Chemicals, Inc.

      David Stamm has served on our Advisory Board since June 1999. Mr. Stamm
founded Clarify, Inc. in August 1990 and served as President, Chief Executive
Officer and Director from its inception until March 1998. In March 1998, Mr.
Stamm was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Clarify. From 1980 to
1989, Mr. Stamm served as Executive Vice President and a director of Daisy
Systems Corporation, a computer-aided engineering hardware and software company
which he co-founded in August 1980. Mr. Stamm also serves as a director of
TimeDance, Inc., a privately-held internet start-up that sends invitations and
manages RSVPs for events and Nowonder, Inc., a privately-held start-up that
matches people who have technical support questions with experts who can answer
them.

      Gary C. Wendt has served on our Advisory Board since May 1999. Mr. Wendt
served as President, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Electric
Capital Services, Inc. from 1986 to 1998. During Mr. Wendt's tenure as leader
of General Electric Capital Services, the company became General Electric
Corporation's largest business sector. Mr. Wendt serves as a director of iXL
Enterprises, Inc., Sanchez Computer Associates, Inc. and LAPA Lineas Aereas
Privadas Argentinas S.A.

Sales and Marketing Guidance

      Rowland Hanson has served on our Advisory Board September 1996. Mr.
Hanson is founder and President of C. Rowland Hanson & Associates which
provides strategic planning, marketing and communications to a variety of
software companies. Mr. Hanson has also been involved in the founding,
development and sale or merger of several software companies. Prior to founding
C. Rowland Hanson & Associates, Mr. Hanson served as Vice President of
Corporate Communications at Microsoft Corporation, where he is credited with
developing and executing the company's original branding strategy. Mr. Hanson
serves as a director of Webforia and Sequel Technology.

      Tom Kippola has served on our Advisory Board since February 1997. Mr.
Kippola is the Managing Partner of The Chasm Group, which provides market
strategy consulting and training and speaking services for start-up, growing
and established information technology companies. Prior to his consulting
career, Mr. Kippola was director of marketing for a service automation software
vendor. Mr. Kippola has co-authored a book entitled "The Gorilla Game: An
Investor's Guide to Picking Winners in High Technology." Mr. Kippola serves as
a director of Whisper Communications, Inc. and The EC Company. In addition, Mr.
Kippola is an advisory board member of eCustomers.com, Rubric, RTMS, Inc. and
Voyager Capital.

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      Geoffrey A. Moore has served on our Advisory Board since February 1997.
Mr. Moore is Chairman of the Board and founder of The Chasm Group, where he
continues to provide market development and business strategy services to many
leading high-technology companies. He is also a venture partner with Mohr
Davidow Ventures where he provides market strategy advice to the high-tech
portfolio companies. Prior to founding The Chasm Group, Mr. Moore was a
principal and partner at Regis McKenna, Inc., a leading high-tech marketing
strategy and communications company. Mr. Moore serves as a director of many
companies, including Documentation Inc. and Objectivity, Inc.

      John A. Miller, Jr. has served on our Advisory Board since July 1996. Mr.
Miller has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Miller Consulting
Group since founding the company in 1996. Miller Consulting Group is a
strategy-driven public relations firm that integrates market positioning with
tactical public relations for emerging information technology companies. Prior
to founding the Miller Consulting Group, Mr. Miller founded Miller
Communications, a leader in the field of high technology public relations,
which advised Compaq Computer Corporation, Lotus Corporation and more than 100
other emerging information technology firms throughout the 1980s.

      Don Peppers has served on our Advisory Board since August 1996. Mr.
Peppers is a founding partner at Pepper and Rogers Group/Marketing 1 to 1, a
management consulting firm. Mr. Peppers is a co-author with Dr. Martha Rogers,
of several books on customer relationship management and one-on-one marketing.
Mr. Peppers serves as a director of DoubleClick, a network of Web advertising
sites and ad serving services, and Modem Media.Poppe Tyson, an interactive
marketing and advertising agency.

      Charles W. Stryker, Ph.D., has served on our Advisory Board since
September 1997. Dr. Stryker is President and CEO of Naviant, Inc. Naviant is
focused on providing information enabling marketers to precisely target their
customers and prospects in both the physical and on-line worlds. Dr. Stryker
has served as President, Marketing Information Solutions for IntelliQuest, Inc.
Dr. Stryker is a recognized leader in the information solutions industry with
his record as founder of Trinet, Inc., MkIS User Forum, Information Technology
Forum and President of National Accounts Division of American Business
Information. Dr. Stryker is a director of 24/7 Media (TFSM) and Sky Alland,
Inc.

      Sergio Zyman has served on our Advisory Board since February 1999. Mr.
Zyman is founder of The Z Group, a broad consulting and venture firm. Prior to
his consulting career, Mr. Zyman served as Vice President and Chief Marketing
Officer of the Coca-Cola Company. During Mr. Zyman's tenure with Coca-Cola, he
had responsibility for the introduction of Cherry Coke(R), Diet Coke(R),
Fruitopia(R) and the New Coke initiative. Since leaving Coca-Cola, Mr. Zyman
has also authored a book entitled "The End of Marketing As We Know It." Mr.
Zyman serves as a director of Gap, Inc., Netcentives, Inc. and VC Television
Network Corp.

Information Technology Management Guidance

      K.B. Chandrasekhar has served on our Advisory Board since April 1999. Mr.
Chandrasekhar is Chairman of the Board of Exodus Communications, a company he
co-founded in 1994. Exodus Communications is a leading server hosting company
for Internet sites. Since establishing its first Internet data center in 1996,
Exodus Communications has expanded to nine cities with more than 1,000
employees and 1,000 customers. Prior to co-founding Exodus Communications, Mr.
Chandrasekhar founded Fouress, Inc., a network software design and development
firm. Mr. Chandrasekhar also founded VitalTone, one of our partner companies.

      Esther Dyson has served on our Advisory Board since May 1996. Ms. Dyson
is Chairman of EDventure Holdings, Inc. EDventure Holdings is a company focused
on emerging technologies worldwide, and on the computer markets of the United
States and Central and Eastern Europe. EDventure publishes Release 1.0, a
monthly newsletter and sponsors two annual technology forums. Ms. Dyson serves
as a director of Scala Business Solutions N.V., Poland Online, New World
Publishing, Graphisoft, PRT Group, Inc., Languageware,

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Medscape Inc., Thinking Tools and WPP Group. Ms. Dyson also serves on the
advisory board of Perot Systems Corporation.

     John McKinley has served on our Advisory Board since July 1998. Mr.
McKinley is Chief Technology Officer of Merrill Lynch & Co. With Merrill Lynch,
Mr. McKinley has responsibility for 8,200 information technology professionals
and is responsible for driving e-commerce initiatives throughout the company.
Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Mr. McKinley served as Chief Technology and
Information Officer for General Electric Capital Corporation. Mr. McKinley
serves as a director of Proxicom Inc., a leading Internet-focused systems
integration firm. Mr. McKinley also serves on the Executive Client Advisory
Board of AT&T Corporation.

     William Powar has served on our Advisory Board since June 1998. Mr. Powar
is a principal of Venture Architects, a company he founded in January 1997.
Venture Architects is a consulting firm that provides strategic guidance and
business development expertise to companies in the e-commerce industry. Prior
to founding Venture Architects, Mr. Powar served 22 years with Visa USA and
Visa International developing new markets and businesses. From 1994 through
1996, Mr. Powar directed Visa's venture investments and strategic alliances.
Mr. Powar serves as a director of MobiNetix Systems, Inc.

     We expect to change the composition of our Advisory Board from time to
time to match the evolving needs of our partner companies.

Classes of the Board

     Our Board of Directors is divided into three classes that serve staggered
three-year terms as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
       Class   Expiration              Member
       -----   ---------- --------------------------------
     <C>       <C>        <S>
      Class I     2000    Messrs. Brodsky and Forgash

     Class II     2001    Messrs. Keith and Solvik

     Class III    2002    Messrs. Buckley, Fox and Gerrity
</TABLE>

Board Committees

     The compensation committee reviews and makes recommendations to the Board
regarding the compensation to be provided to our Chief Executive Officer and
our directors. In addition, the compensation committee reviews compensation
arrangements for our other executive officers. The compensation committee also
administers our equity compensation plans. The current members of the
compensation committee are Messrs. Gerrity, Keith and Solvik.

     The audit committee reviews and monitors our corporate financial
reporting, external audits, internal control functions and compliance with laws
and regulations that could have a significant effect on our financial condition
or results of operations. In addition, the audit committee has the
responsibility to consider and recommend the appointment of, and to review fee
arrangements with, our independent auditors. The current members of the audit
committee are Messrs. Brodsky and Forgash.

Director Compensation and Other Arrangements

     We do not pay cash compensation to our directors; however they are
reimbursed for the expenses they incur in attending meetings of the board or
board committees. Non-employee directors are eligible to receive options to
purchase common stock awarded under our 1999 Equity Compensation Plan. See
"Employee Benefit Plans--Internet Capital Group, Inc. 1999 Equity Compensation
Plan--Non-Employee Director Option Grants," below.

     IBM Corporation has designated James Corgel as an observer to our board of
directors. Upon completion of our private placement with AT&T Corp., AT&T Corp.
will be entitled to designate an observer to our board of directors.

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Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

      Our compensation committee makes all compensation decisions. Messrs.
Gerrity, Keith and Solvik serve as the members of the compensation committee.
Mr. Buckley previously served on the compensation committee. Messrs. Alexander
and Buckley serve on the compensation committee of VerticalNet. None of our
other executive officers, directors or compensation committee members currently
serve, or have in the past served, on the compensation committee of any other
company whose directors or executive officers have served on our compensation
committee.

Executive Compensation

      The following table provides certain summary information concerning the
compensation earned by our chief executive officer and the other executive
officers employed by us during the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998. Since
January 1, 1999, we have employed fifteen additional executive officers--
Messrs. Allgaier, Bunker, Devine, Duckett, Gathman, Greendale, Haskell, Hewlin,
Hwang, Ibarguen, Jadallah, Lotke, Nassau, Nickolas and Ms. Wolf--each of whom
are expected to receive more than $100,000 in compensation in 1999.

                           Summary Compensation Table

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    Long-Term
                                                                   Compensation
                                        Annual Compensation           Awards
                                 --------------------------------- ------------
                                                                      Shares
                                                       Other        Underlying
Name and Principal Position       Salary   Bonus  Compensation (1)   Options
- ---------------------------      -------- ------- ---------------- ------------
<S>                              <C>      <C>     <C>              <C>
Walter W. Buckley, III
President and Chief Executive
 Officer........................ $159,769 $96,000       --          2,600,000

Douglas A. Alexander
Managing Director, East Coast
 Operations.....................  225,000 100,000       --          2,500,000

Kenneth A. Fox
Managing Director, West Coast
 Operations.....................  119,538  75,000       --          2,500,000

Robert A. Pollan
Managing Director, Operations...  133,808  50,000       --          2,500,000
</TABLE>
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(1) The value of certain perquisites and other personal benefits is not
    included in the amounts disclosed because it did not exceed for any officer
    in the table above the lesser of either $50,000 or 10.0% of the total
    annual salary and bonus reported for such officer.

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      The following tables set forth certain information concerning grants to
purchase shares of our common stock of each of the officers named in the
summary compensation table above during the year ended December 31, 1998.

             Option Grants During the Year Ended December 31, 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                             Potential Realizable
                                                                               Value at Assumed
                                                                                Annual Rates of
                           Number of  Percentage of                               Stock Price
                          Securities  Total Options                            Appreciation for
                          Underlying   Granted to   Exercise                    Option Term (3)
                            Options   Employees in  Price per  Expiration   -----------------------
          Name            Granted (1)     1998      Share (2)     Date          5%          10%
          ----            ----------- ------------- --------- ------------- ----------- -----------
<S>                       <C>         <C>           <C>       <C>           <C>         <C>
Walter W. Buckley, III..   2,600,000       22%        $1.00   Dec. 18, 2008 $22,810,756 $37,862,382
Douglas A. Alexander....   2,500,000       21%         1.00   Dec. 18, 2008  21,933,419  36,406,137
Kenneth A. Fox..........   2,500,000       21%         1.00   Dec. 18, 2008  21,933,419  36,406,137
Robert A. Pollan........   2,500,000       21%         1.00   Dec. 18, 2008  21,933,419  36,406,137
</TABLE>
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(1) All options granted to employees are immediately exercisable, are
    nonqualified stock options and generally vest over five years at the rate
    of 20.0% of the shares subject to the option per year. Unvested shares are
    subject to a right of repurchase upon termination of employment. Options
    expire ten years from the date of grant.
(2) We granted options at an exercise price equal to the fair market value of
    our common stock on the date of grant, as determined by our Board of
    Directors.
(3) These amounts represent hypothetical gains that could be achieved for the
    respective options if exercised at the end of the option term. These gains
    are based on assumed rates of stock price appreciation of 5.0% and 10.0%
    compounded annually from the date the respective options were granted to
    their expiration dates, based upon the initial public offering price of
    $6.00 per share. These assumptions are not intended to forecast future
    appreciation of our stock price. The potential realizable value computation
    does not take into account federal or state income tax consequences of
    option exercises or sales of appreciated stock.

      The following table sets forth certain information concerning option
exercises by each of the officers named in the above summary compensation
table.

                    Year-End December 31, 1998 Option Values

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                              Value of Unexercised
                                                    Number of Securities Underlying                in-the-Money
                                                     Unexercised Options at Fiscal              Options at Fiscal
                             Shares                            Year-End                           Year-End (1)
                          Acquired on     Value     ------------------------------------    -------------------------
          Name            Exercise (#) Realized ($) Exercisable (2)       Unexercisable     Exercisable Unexercisable
          ----            ------------ ------------ ------------------    --------------    ----------- -------------
<S>                       <C>          <C>          <C>                   <C>               <C>         <C>
Walter W. Buckley, III..      --           --                   2,600,000               --  $13,000,000      --
Douglas A. Alexander....      --           --                   2,500,000               --   12,500,000      --
Kenneth A. Fox..........      --           --                   2,500,000               --   12,500,000      --
Robert A. Pollan........      --           --                   2,500,000               --   12,500,000      --
</TABLE>
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(1) Based on the initial public offering price of $6.00 per share, less the
    exercise price, multiplied by the number of shares underlying the option,
    adjusted for our two for one stock split.
(2) All the options listed were exercised in May 1999.

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Employee Benefit Plans

Membership Profit Interest Plan

      In 1996, the board of managers of Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. approved
the Membership Profit Interest Plan, which we refer to as our restricted stock
issuances after the Reorganization. Under the terms of the Membership Profit
Interest Plan, certain employees, consultants and advisors who are designated
by Messrs. Buckley and Fox received grants of units of membership interest in
Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. These units of membership interest cannot be
transferred until the rights of the holder in the units vest. Twenty percent of
each of these holder's units of membership interest vest each year over a five
year period beginning on the vesting date established by our board. If any
holder's relationship with us is terminated, his or her units of membership
interest that have not vested are forfeited to us.

      Following the Reorganization, all outstanding grants became grants under
our new Membership Profit Interest Plan. As of December 31, 1998 a total of
13,567,250 shares of common stock have been issued under the Membership Profit
Interest Plan, all of which were outstanding, leaving no shares available for
grant at a later date. Our board of directors has the power, subject to the
limitations contained in the Membership Profit Interest Plan, to prescribe the
terms and conditions of any award granted under the Membership Profit Interest
Plan, including the total number of shares awarded to each grantee and any
applicable vesting schedule.

Internet Capital Group, Inc. 1999 Equity Compensation Plan

      Our 1998 Equity Compensation Plan and our Managers' Option Plan were
approved by the board of managers of Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. on October
13, 1998. The 1998 Equity Compensation Plan and Managers' Option Plan provided
for the grant of non-qualified options for membership interests in Internet
Capital Group, L.L.C., restricted stock, stock appreciation rights ("SARs"),
and performance awards. After the Reorganization, we converted the 1998 Equity
Compensation Plan and the Managers' Option Plan into our 1999 Equity
Compensation Plan. Our 1999 Equity Compensation Plan provides that options and
any other grants outstanding under the 1998 Equity Compensation Plan and
Managers' Option Plan will be considered options issued under the 1999 Equity
Compensation Plan.

      We have adopted the Internet Capital Group, Inc. 1999 Equity Compensation
Plan, as amended and restated, effective as of February 2, 1999. The terms and
provisions of the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan are summarized below. This
summary, however, does not purport to be a complete description of the Equity
Compensation and is qualified in its entirety by the terms of the 1999 Equity
Compensation Plan.

      Purpose. The purpose of the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan is to provide:

     .  designated employees of Internet Capital Group and its
        subsidiaries;

     .  certain advisors who perform services for Internet Capital Group
        or its subsidiaries; and

     .  non-employee members of our board of directors,

with the opportunity to receive grants of incentive stock options, non-
qualified options, share appreciation rights, restricted shares, performance
shares, dividend equivalent rights and cash awards. We believe that the 1999
Equity Compensation Plan will encourage the participants to contribute
materially to our growth and will align the economic interests of the
participants with those of our shareholders.

      General. Subject to adjustment as described below, the plan authorizes
awards to participants of up to 42,000,000 shares of our common stock. No more
than 6,000,000 shares in the aggregate may be granted to any individual in any
calendar year. Such shares may be authorized but unissued shares of our common
stock or may be shares that we have reacquired, including shares we purchase on
the open market. If any options or

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stock appreciation rights granted under the plan expire or are terminated for
any reason without being exercised, or restricted shares or performance shares
are forfeited, the shares of common stock underlying that award will again be
available for grant under the plan.

      Administration of the Plan. A committee appointed by our board of
directors administers the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan. The committee has the
sole authority to designate participants, grant awards and determine the terms
of all grants, subject to the terms of the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan. As a
result of our becoming a publicly-traded company, the compensation committee of
the board of directors became responsible for administering and interpreting
the plan. Prior to that time, the board of directors had fulfilled those roles.
The compensation committee consists of two or more persons appointed by the
Board of Directors from among its members, each of whom is a "non-employee
director" as defined by Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
and an "outside director" as defined by Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue
Code and related Treasury regulations. The committee has the full authority to
interpret the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan and to make rules, regulations,
agreements and instruments for implementing the plan. The committee's
determinations made under the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan are to be
conclusive and binding on all persons having any interest in the plan or any
awards granted under the plan.

      Eligibility. Grants may be made to any employee of Internet Capital
Group, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries and to any non-employee member of the
Board of Directors. Key advisors who perform services for us or any of our
subsidiaries are eligible if they render bona fide services, not as part of the
offer or sale of securities in a capital-raising transaction. As of November
30, 1999, 5,114,000 options were outstanding under the plan.

      Options. Incentive stock options may be granted only to employees. The
maximum number of shares that may be subject to incentive stock options over
the life of the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan is 6,000,000. Non-qualified stock
options may be granted to employees, key advisors and non-employee directors.
The exercise price of common stock underlying an option shall be determined by
the compensation committee at the time the option is granted, and may be equal
to, greater than, or less than the fair market value of such stock on the date
the option is granted; provided that the exercise price of an incentive stock
option shall be equal to or greater than the fair market value of a share of
common stock on the date such incentive stock option is granted, and the
exercise price of an incentive stock option granted to an employee who owns
more than 10% of the common stock may not be less than 110% of such fair market
value.

      Unless the applicable option agreement provides otherwise, a participant
can exercise an option award at any time, before or after the option has fully
vested, by paying the applicable exercise price in cash, or, with the approval
of the compensation committee, by delivering shares of common stock owned by
the grantee and having a fair market value on the date of exercise equal to the
exercise price of the grants, or by such other method as the compensation
committee shall approve, including payment through a broker in accordance with
procedures permitted by Regulation T of the Federal Reserve Board. In addition,
the plan provides that we may make loans to participants or guarantee loans
made by third parties to the participant for the purpose of assisting
participants to exercise their options. The compensation committee has the
authority to set the terms and conditions that will apply to any loan or
guarantee.

      Options vest according to the terms and conditions determined by the
compensation committee and specified in the grant instrument. In general, the
options that have already been granted under the plan are subject to a five
year vesting schedule with twenty percent of each grant vesting on each
anniversary of the grant date. The compensation committee will determine the
term of each option up to a maximum of ten years from the date of grant except
that the term of an incentive stock option granted to an employee who owns more
than 10% of the common stock may not exceed five years from the date of grant.
The compensation committee may accelerate the exercisability of any or all
outstanding options at any time for any reason.

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      Non-Employee Director Option Grants. The 1999 Equity Compensation Plan
provides that each of our non-employee directors, other than:

     .  non-employee directors who at any time during their membership on
        our board of directors are employees of Safeguard Scientifics,
        Inc. or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates;

     .  non-employee directors who at any time during their membership on
        our board of directors are employees of TL Ventures, Inc. or any
        of its subsidiaries or affiliates; or

     .  non-employee directors who are granted options under the general
        option provisions of the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan are each
        entitled to receive an option to purchase 94,000 shares of our
        common stock, vesting in equal installments over four years, upon
        their initial election to our board of directors, and a service
        grant to purchase 40,000 shares every two years, vesting in equal
        installments over two years. The plan also allows our board of
        directors to grant an option to any of the eligible non-employee
        directors who were members of the board of directors immediately
        following the execution of the Reorganization to compensate any of
        those non-employee directors for the cancellation of outstanding
        options held immediately prior to the Reorganization. No non-
        employee director may be granted more than 214,000 shares of our
        common stock under the automatic and conversion grants described
        above. Such automatic and conversion grants will otherwise be
        generally subject to the terms provided for options under the 1999
        Equity Compensation Plan.

      Restricted Stock. The compensation committee shall determine the number
of restricted shares granted to a participant, subject to the maximum plan
limit described above. Grants of restricted shares will be conditioned on such
performance requirements, vesting provisions, transfer restrictions or other
restrictions and conditions as the compensation committee may determine in its
sole discretion. The restrictions shall remain in force during a restriction
period set by the compensation committee. If the grantee is no longer employed
by us during the restriction period or if any other conditions are not met, the
restricted shares grant will terminate as to all shares covered by the grant
for which the restrictions are still applicable, and those shares must be
immediately returned to us.

      Stock Appreciation Rights. The compensation committee may grant stock
appreciation rights (SARs) to any participant, subject to the maximum plan
limit described above. At any time, the compensation committee may grant an SAR
award, either separately or in connection with any option; provided, that if an
SAR is granted in connection with an incentive stock option, it must be granted
at the same time that the underlying option is granted. The compensation
committee will determine the base amount of the SAR at the time that it is
granted and will establish any applicable vesting provisions, transfer
restrictions or other restrictions as it may determine is appropriate in its
sole discretion. When a participant exercises an SAR, he or she will receive
the amount by which the value of the stock has appreciated since the SAR was
granted, which may be payable to the participant in cash, shares, or a
combination of cash and shares, as determined by the compensation committee.

      Performance Share Awards. The compensation committee may grant
performance share awards to any employee or key advisor. A performance share
award represents the right to receive an amount based on the value of our
stock, but may be payable only if certain performance goals that are
established by the compensation committee are met. If the compensation
committee determines that the applicable performance goals have been met, a
performance share award will be payable to the participant in cash, shares or a
combination of cash and shares, as determined by the compensation committee.

      Dividend Equivalent Rights. The compensation committee may grant dividend
equivalent rights to any participant. A dividend equivalent right is a right to
receive payments in amounts equal to dividends declared on shares of our common
stock with respect to the number of shares and payable on such dates as
determined by the compensation committee. The compensation committee shall
determine all other terms applicable to dividend equivalent rights.

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      Cash Awards. The compensation committee may grant cash awards to
employees under the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan. Such awards shall be in such
amounts and subject to such performance goals and other terms and conditions as
the compensation committee determines.

      Amendment and Termination of the Plan. The compensation committee may
amend or terminate the plan at any time. The plan will terminate on the tenth
anniversary of its effective date, unless the compensation committee terminates
it earlier or extends it with the approval of the shareholders.

      Adjustment Provisions. In the event that certain reorganizations of
Internet Capital Group or similar transactions or events occur, the maximum
number of shares of stock available for grant, the maximum number of shares
that any participant in the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan may be granted, the
number of shares covered by outstanding grants, the kind of shares issued under
the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan and the price per share or the applicable
market value of such grants shall be adjusted by the committee to reflect
changes to our common stock as a result of such occurrence to prevent the
dilution or enlargement of rights of any individual under the 1999 Equity
Compensation Plan.

      Change of Control and Reorganization. Upon a Change of Control, as
defined in the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan, the compensation committee may:

     .  determine that the outstanding grants, whether in the form of
        options and stock appreciation rights, shall immediately vest and
        become exercisable;

     .  determine that the restrictions and conditions on all outstanding
        restricted stock or performance share awards shall immediately
        lapse;

     .  require that grantees surrender their outstanding options and
        stock appreciation rights in exchange for payment by us, in cash
        or common stock, in an amount equal to the amount by which the
        then fair market value of the shares of common stock subject to
        the grantee's unexercised options or stock appreciation rights
        exceeds the exercise price of those options; and/or

     .  after giving grantees an opportunity to exercise their outstanding
        options and stock appreciation rights, terminate any or all
        unexercised options and stock appreciation rights.

      Upon a Reorganization, as defined in the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan,
where we are not the surviving entity or where we survive only as a subsidiary
of another entity, unless the compensation committee determines otherwise, all
outstanding option or SAR grants shall be assumed by or replaced with
comparable options or rights by the surviving corporation. In addition, the
compensation committee may:

     .  require that grantees surrender their outstanding options in
        exchange for payment by us, in cash or common stock, at an amount
        equal to the amount by which the then fair market value of the
        shares of common stock subject to the grantee's unexercised
        options exceeds the exercise price of those options; and/or

     .  after accelerating all vesting and giving grantees an opportunity
        to exercise their outstanding options or SARs, terminate any or
        all unexercised options and SARs.

      Federal Tax Consequences of Stock Options. In general, neither the grant
nor the exercise of an incentive stock option will result in taxable income to
an option holder or a deduction to Internet Capital Group. To receive special
tax treatment as an incentive stock option under the Internal Revenue Code as
to shares acquired upon exercise of an incentive stock option, an option holder
must neither dispose of such shares within two years after the incentive stock
option is granted nor within one year after the exercise of the option. In
addition, the option holder must be an employee of Internet Capital Group or
one of its subsidiaries at all times between the date of grant and the date
three months, or one year in the case of disability, before the exercise of the
option. Special rules apply in the case of the death of the option holder.
Incentive stock option

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treatment under the Internal Revenue Code generally allows the sale of our
common stock received upon the exercise of an incentive stock option to result
in any gain being treated as a capital gain to the option holder, but we will
not be entitled to a tax deduction. However, the exercise of an incentive stock
option, if the holding period rules described above are satisfied, will give
rise to income includable by the option holder in his or her alternative
minimum tax in an amount equal to the excess of the fair market value of the
stock acquired on the date of the exercise of the option over the exercise
price.

      If the holding rules described above are not satisfied, gain recognized
on the disposition of the shares acquired upon the exercise of an incentive
stock option will be characterized as ordinary income. Such gain will be equal
to the difference between the exercise price and the fair market value of the
shares at the time of exercise. Special rules may apply to disqualifying
dispositions where the amount realized is less than the value at exercise. We
will generally be entitled to a deduction equal to the amount of such gain
included by an option holder as ordinary income. Any excess of the amount
realized upon such disposition over the fair market value at exercise will
generally be long-term or short-term capital gain depending on the holding
period involved. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the exercise
of the option is permitted other than by cash payment of the exercise price,
various special tax rules may apply.

      No income will be recognized by an option holder at the time a non-
qualified stock option is granted. Generally, ordinary income will, however, be
recognized by an option holder at the time a vested non-qualified stock option
is exercised in an amount equal to the excess of the fair market value of the
underlying common stock on the exercise date over the exercise price. We will
generally be entitled to a deduction for federal income tax purposes in the
same amount as the amount included in ordinary income by the option holder with
respect to his or her non-qualified stock option. Gain or loss on a subsequent
sale or other disposition of the shares acquired upon the exercise of a vested
non-qualified stock option will be measured by the difference between the
amount realized on the disposition and the tax basis of such shares, and will
generally be long-term capital gain depending on the holding period involved.
The tax basis of the shares acquired upon the exercise of any non-qualified
stock option will be equal to the sum of the exercise price of such non-
qualified stock option and the amount included in income with respect to such
option. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that exercise of the option
is permitted other than by cash payment of the exercise price, various special
tax rules apply.

      Unless the holder of an unvested non-qualified stock option makes an
83(b) election as described below, there generally will be no tax consequences
as a result of the exercise of an unvested option until the stock received upon
such exercise is no longer subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture or is
transferable. Generally, when the shares have vested, the holder will recognize
ordinary income, and we will be entitled to a deduction, equal to the
difference between the fair market value of the stock at such time and the
exercise price paid by the holder for the stock. Subsequently realized changes
in the value of the stock generally would be treated as long-term or short-term
capital gain or loss, depending on the length of time the shares were held
prior to disposition of such shares. In general terms, if a holder were to make
an 83(b) election under Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code upon the
exercise of the unvested option, the holder would recognize ordinary income on
the date of the exercise of such option, and we would be entitled to a
deduction, equal to:

     .  the fair market value of the stock received pursuant to such
        exercise as though the stock were not subject to a substantial
        risk of forfeiture or transferable, minus

     .  the exercise price paid for the stock.

      If an 83(b) election were made, there would generally be no tax
consequences to the holder upon the vesting of the stock, and all subsequent
appreciation in the stock would generally be eligible for capital gains
treatment.

      Additional special tax rules may apply to those option holders who are
subject to the rules set forth in Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934. The foregoing tax discussion is a general description of

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certain expected federal income tax results under current law, and all affected
individuals should consult their own advisors if they wish any further details
or have special questions.

      Section 162(m). Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code may preclude
us from claiming a federal income tax deduction if we pay total remuneration in
excess of $1 million to the chief executive officer or to any of the other four
most highly compensated officers in any one year. Total remuneration would
generally include amounts received upon the exercise of stock options granted
under the plan and the value of shares received when restricted shares become
transferable or such other time when income is recognized. An exception does
exist, however, for performance-based compensation which includes amounts
received upon the exercise of stock options pursuant to a plan approved by
shareholders that meets certain requirements. The 1999 Equity Compensation Plan
is intended to make grants of stock options and stock appreciation rights that
meet the requirements of performance-based compensation. Other awards have been
structured with the intent that such awards may qualify as such performance
based compensation if so determined by the compensation committee.

Internet Capital Group, Inc. Equity Compensation Loan Program

      In accordance with the 1998 Equity Compensation Plan, the 1999 Equity
Compensation Plan and the applicable employee option agreements, and in
consideration of certain restrictive covenants regarding the use of
confidential information and non-competition, we have offered to loan some
employees who have been awarded non-qualified stock options under the 1999
Equity Compensation Plan an amount necessary to pay the exercise price of their
outstanding options and an amount to pay some portion of the income tax that
these employees will owe upon the exercise of such options. These loans will
generally be available to those eligible employees who elect to exercise their
options on or prior to a date to be determined by us. The loans will be full
recourse, will bear interest at the Applicable Federal Rate, and will be for
five-year terms. In addition, each eligible employee will pledge the number of
shares acquired pursuant to the exercise of the applicable option as collateral
for the loan. If an eligible employee sells any shares acquired pursuant to the
option exercise, such eligible employee is obligated under the terms of the
loan to use the proceeds of such sale to repay that percentage of the original
balance of the loan which is equal to the percentage determined by dividing the
number of shares sold by the number of shares acquired pursuant to the exercise
of the applicable option. If the eligible employee's employment by us is
terminated for any reason, such eligible employee must repay the full
outstanding loan balance to us within 90 days of such termination. Also, if we
determine that a grantee breaches any of the terms of the restrictive
covenants, such eligible employee must immediately repay any outstanding loan
balance to us.

Internet Capital Group, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan

      Our long-term incentive plan supports our growth strategy since the plan
permits participants to share directly in the growth of our partner companies.
Each year, we will allocate up to 12% of each acquisition made during the year
for the benefit of the participants in the long-term incentive plan. The plan
permits the compensation committee to award grants in the form of interests in
limited partnerships established by us to hold the interests acquired by us in
a given year. Grants may be made to any of our employees. We intend primarily
to grant limited partnership interests to plan participants to more closely
align the participants' interests with our interests. All grants are subject to
the attainment of specified threshold levels, but the compensation committee
can accelerate payout.

Internet Capital Group, Inc. 401(k) Plan

      We sponsor the Internet Capital Group, Inc. 401(k) Plan, a defined
contribution plan that is intended to qualify under Section 401(k) of the Code.
All employees who are at least 21 years old and have been employed by us for
one month are eligible to participate in our 401(k) Plan. An eligible employee
of the Company may begin to participate in our 401(k) Plan on the first day of
the plan quarter after satisfying our 401(k) Plan's

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eligibility requirements. A participating employee may make pre-tax
contributions of a percentage (not less than 1.0% and not more than 15.0%) of
his or her eligible compensation, subject to the limitations under the federal
tax laws. Employee contributions and the investment earnings thereon are fully
vested at all times. We may make discretionary contributions to the 401(k) Plan
but we have never done so.

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                              CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS

      Walter W. Buckley, III and Kenneth A. Fox, two of our executive officers,
and Safeguard Scientifics, Inc., one of our principal stockholders, were all
involved in our founding and organization and may be considered our promoters.
Under our Membership Profit Interest Plan, we issued 5,136,000 shares of common
stock to Mr. Buckley in March 1996 and 2,573,100 shares of common stock to Mr.
Fox in September 1996. In December 1998, each of Mr. Buckley and Mr. Fox
received an incentive stock option grant under our 1998 Equity Compensation
Plan to purchase 2,600,000 and 2,500,000 shares of common stock, respectively.
In May 1999, each of Mr. Buckley and Mr. Fox received an incentive stock option
grant under our 1999 Equity Compensation Plan to purchase 2,000,000 and
1,800,000 shares of common stock, respectively. In addition, Safeguard
Scientifics, Inc., through its affiliates Safeguard Scientifics (Delaware),
Inc. and Safeguard 98 Capital L.P., and Mr. Buckley and Mr. Fox, have purchased
common stock from us. The following table sets forth the number of shares of
our common stock purchased by Mr. Buckley, Mr. Fox and Safeguard Scientifics,
Inc. through Safeguard Scientifics (Delaware), Inc. and Safeguard 98 Capital
L.P., the date of each purchase and the amounts received by us from each of
these purchasers of our common stock.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               Amount Received
                                Shares of Common    Date of      by Internet
             Name               Stock Purchased    Purchase     Capital Group
             ----               ---------------- ------------- ---------------
<S>                             <C>              <C>           <C>
Walter W. Buckley, III.........       500,000    April 1996      $  250,000
                                      500,000    November 1996      250,000
                                      500,000    April 1997         250,000
                                      500,000    November 1997      250,000
Kenneth A. Fox.................       500,000    May 1996        $  250,000
                                      500,000    November 1996      250,000
                                      500,000    June 1997          250,000
                                      500,000    December 1997      250,000
Safeguard Scientifics
 (Delaware), Inc...............    12,278,148    May 1996        $6,139,074
                                      721,852    November 1996      360,926
                                    6,500,000    April 1997       3,250,000
                                    6,500,000    November 1997    3,250,000
Safeguard 98 Capital L.P.......     8,125,000    June 1998       $8,125,000
                                    8,125,000    February 1999    8,125,000
</TABLE>

      During 1998 and 1999, we leased our corporate offices in Wayne,
Pennsylvania from Safeguard Scientifics. From January 31, 1998 to September 30,
1999, our monthly lease payments to Safeguard Scientifics totaled approximately
$70,200. Prior to this offering, Safeguard Scientifics, beneficially owned
about 14.3% of our common stock. We believe that our lease in Wayne with
Safeguard Scientifics is on terms no less favorable to us than those that would
be available to us in an arm's-length transaction with a third party.

      In the first half of 2000, we intend to lease new corporate office space
in Wayne, Pennsylvania from Safeguard Scientifics. We expect that our new lease
with Safeguard Scientifics will be on terms no less favorable to us than those
terms that would be available to us in an arm's-length transaction with a third
party.

      During 1998 and 1999, we paid Safeguard Scientifics for telephone and
accounting services, health and general insurance coverage, and other services.
From January 31, 1998 to September 30, 1999, our payments to Safeguard
Scientifics totaled approximately $269,000 for these services. We believe that
the services provided to us are on terms no less favorable to us than those
that would be available to us in an arm's-length transaction with a third
party.

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      Each of Comcast ICG, Inc., CPQ Holdings, Inc., General Electric Capital
Corporation, IBM Corporation, Internet Assets, Inc., Safeguard Scientifics,
Technology Leaders II L.P. and Technology Leaders II Offshore C.V. has the
right to demand on no more than two occasions that we register the shares of
our common stock held by them at the time of our initial public offering and
all shares of our common stock held by them after exercise of any warrants
issued to these shareholders at the time of our initial public offering.
Immediately after our initial public offering, these shareholders, together,
were holders of 102,921,620 shares of our common stock, excluding shares
purchased in the initial public offering, and warrants to purchase 586,433
shares of our common stock.

      In January 1998, we loaned Douglas A. Alexander, one of our Managing
Directors, $117,669. Mr. Alexander used the proceeds from the loan to purchase
a portion of our interest in VerticalNet at our cost. Mr. Alexander agreed to
pay the principal amount of the loan with interest at an annual rate equal to
the prime rate plus 1% within 30 days of the date we request payment. On
January 5, 1999, Mr. Alexander paid us $128,820, representing the outstanding
principal amount of the loan plus accrued interest.

      In January 1997, we granted Christopher H. Greendale, one of our Managing
Directors, a ten year option to purchase shares of Series A Preferred Stock
convertible into 58,500 shares of common stock of Benchmarking Partners, Inc.,
which we currently own. The option is exercisable at a purchase price of $2.85
per share and vests in four annual installments of 14,625 shares beginning one
year after the date of grant. Vesting is contingent upon Mr. Greendale's
continued service to us. In August 1999, we loaned Mr. Greendale $600,000. Mr.
Greendale used these funds to purchase shares of our common stock in connection
with our initial public offering. Mr. Greendale agreed to pay the principal
amount of the loan with interest at an annual rate equal to 4.98% on August 10,
2000. The loan was secured by 200,000 shares of our common stock. On November
30, 1999, Mr. Greendale paid us $608,677, representing the outstanding
principal amount of the loan plus interest.

      In October 1998, we sold our 100,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock
of Who?Vision Systems, Inc. for $300,000 to Comcast.

      In January 1999, we sold our convertible notes of VerticalNet for
$2,083,221 to Comcast Corporation. At the time of this sale to Comcast, the
outstanding principal amount of these convertible notes was $2,083,221.

      In March 1999, we sold our convertible notes of PrivaSeek for $571,659 to
Comcast and the assumption by Comcast of one of our notes payable in the
outstanding principal amount of $428,341. At the time of this sale to Comcast,
the outstanding principal amount of these convertible notes was $1 million.

      In April 1999, in connection with our obtaining a bank credit facility,
Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. delivered a letter to the agent for the banks
stating that it intends to take any action that may in the future be necessary
to promptly cure certain defaults that could occur under our bank credit
facility.

      In May 1999, we issued $90 million principal amount of three-year
convertible notes to our largest shareholders, directors, executive officers,
certain members of the immediate families of our executive officers and others
in a round of financing led by Comcast ICG. Based on our initial public
offering price of $6.00 per share, the notes have automatically converted into
14,999,732 shares of our common stock, and all accrued interest has been
waived. We issued warrants to the holders of these notes to purchase shares of
our common stock. As of November 30, 1999, these warrant holders are entitled
to purchase 2,576,493 shares of our common stock. The warrants expire in May
2002.

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      The following table sets forth the names of the holders of certain
convertible notes and warrants, their relationship to us and the amounts of
each of their convertible notes. All convertible notes converted into common
stock at a rate of $6.00 per share in connection with our initial public
offering on August 5, 1999.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     Relationship to              Amount of
  Name of Holder                  Internet Capital Group       Convertible Note
- --------------------------- ---------------------------------- ----------------
<S>                         <C>                                <C>
Ann B. Alexander........... family member of executive officer    $    63,000
Bradley Alexander.......... family member of executive officer        155,000
Douglas E. Alexander....... family member of executive officer        160,000
Susan R. Buckley........... family member of executive officer         55,000
Walter W. Buckley, Jr. .... family member of executive officer        200,000
Walter W. Buckley, III..... executive officer and director            600,000
Comcast ICG, Inc. ......... principal shareholder                  15,000,000
E. Michael Forgash......... director                                  100,000
Kenneth A. Fox............. executive officer and director          1,000,000
David D. Gathman........... executive officer                          25,000
Thomas P. Gerrity.......... director                                   77,000
Internet Assets, Inc. ..... principal shareholder                   1,525,000
Robert E. Keith, Jr. ...... director                                   46,000
Henry N. Nassau............ executive officer                          36,000
Robert A. Pollan........... executive officer                          31,000
Peter A. Solvik............ director                                1,068,000

      In May 1999, some of our officers and directors exercised options to
purchase our common stock. Instead of paying us in cash, the officers and
directors delivered promissory notes to us in the aggregate amount of
$21,765,000. The promissory notes bear interest at the rate of 5.22%, mature on
or about May 5, 2004 and are secured by 17,820,000 shares of our common stock.
The following table sets forth the names of the makers of the promissory notes,
their relationship to us and the amounts owed to us by each of these makers.

<CAPTION>
                                     Relationship to              Amount of
   Name of Maker                  Internet Capital Group       Promissory Note
- --------------------------- ---------------------------------- ----------------
<S>                         <C>                                <C>
Walter W. Buckley, III..... executive officer and director        $ 2,600,000
Douglas A. Alexander....... executive officer                       2,500,000
Richard G. Bunker.......... executive officer                       1,350,000
Kenneth A. Fox............. executive officer and director          2,500,000
David D. Gathman........... executive officer                       1,300,000
Christopher H. Greendale... executive officer                         300,000
Victor S. Hwang............ executive officer                       4,005,000
Henry N. Nassau............ executive officer                       3,660,000
John N. Nickolas........... executive officer                         800,000
Robert A. Pollan........... executive officer                       2,650,000
Thomas P. Gerrity.......... director                                  400,000

      In June 1999, some of our executive officers exercised options to
purchase our common stock. Instead of paying us cash, the officers and
directors delivered promissory notes to us in the aggregate amount of
$14,783,223. The promissory notes bear interest at the rate of 5.37%, mature on
or about June 4, 2004 and are secured by 4,495,500 shares of our common stock.
The following table sets forth the names of the makers of the promissory notes,
their relationship to us and the amounts owed to us by each of these makers.

<CAPTION>
                                     Relationship to              Amount of
       Name of Maker              Internet Capital Group       Promissory Note
- --------------------------- ---------------------------------- ----------------
<S>                         <C>                                <C>
Gregory W. Haskell......... executive officer                     $ 6,311,000
Richard S. Devine.......... executive officer                       7,114,223
Richard G. Bunker.......... executive officer                       1,358,000
</TABLE>

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      In July 1999, some of our officers and directors exercised options to
purchase our common stock. Instead of paying us cash, the officers and
directors delivered promissory notes to us in the aggregate amount of
$39,304,000. The promissory notes bear interest at the rate of 5.82%, mature on
or about July 7, 2004 and are secured by 10,950,000 shares of our common stock.
The following table sets forth the names of the makers of the promissory notes,
their relationship to us and the amounts owed to us by each of these makers.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       Relationship to            Amount of
         Name of Maker              Internet Capital Group     Promissory Note
- ------------------------------- ------------------------------ ---------------
<S>                             <C>                            <C>
Douglas A. Alexander........... executive officer                $ 3,395,000
Walter W. Buckley, III......... executive officer and director     6,790,000
Kenneth A. Fox................. executive officer and director     6,111,000
Robert A. Pollan............... executive officer                  3,395,000
Todd G. Hewlin................. executive officer                  2,430,000
Mark J. Lotke.................. executive officer                  7,058,000
Sam Jadallah................... executive officer                 10,125,000

      In May 1999, some of our officers and directors incurred tax liabilities
as a result of exercising their options to purchase our common stock. These
directors and officers borrowed money from us to pay these tax liabilities. The
loans are evidenced by promissory notes delivered by these officers and
directors to us in the aggregate principal amount of $7,463,307. The promissory
notes bear interest at a rate of 5.22% and mature on May 5, 2004. The following
table sets forth the names of the makers of the promissory notes, their
relationship to us and the amounts owed to us by each of these makers.

<CAPTION>
                                       Relationship to            Amount of
         Name of Maker              Internet Capital Group     Promissory Note
- ------------------------------- ------------------------------ ---------------
<S>                             <C>                            <C>
Walter W. Buckley, III......... executive officer and director   $ 1,207,440
Douglas A. Alexander........... executive officer                  1,161,000
Richard G. Bunker.............. executive officer                    272,835
Kenneth A. Fox................. executive officer and director     1,395,000
David D. Gathman............... executive officer                    603,720
Christopher H. Greendale....... executive officer                     66,552
Victor S. Hwang................ executive officer                    973,092
John N. Nickolas............... executive officer                    371,520
Robert A. Pollan............... executive officer                  1,478,700

      In January 1999, while a limited liability company, we paid a
distribution to some of our officers, directors and principal stockholders who
were members of Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. The following table sets forth
the names of the recipients of the distribution, their relationships to us and
the amount paid by us to the recipient.

<CAPTION>
                                       Relationship to           Amount Paid
       Name of Recipient            Internet Capital Group      to Recipient
- ------------------------------- ------------------------------ ---------------
<S>                             <C>                            <C>
Walter W. Buckley, III......... executive officer and director   $   685,092
Douglas A. Alexander........... executive officer                    249,702
Kenneth A. Fox................. executive officer and director       514,597
Thomas P. Gerrity.............. director                               6,100
Christopher H. Greendale ...... executive officer                     37,304
Henry N. Nassau................ executive officer                        305
Robert A. Pollan............... executive officer                      2,440
Peter A. Solvik................ director                              29,216
Comcast ICG, Inc............... principal shareholder              1,401,198
Internet Assets, Inc........... principal shareholder                122,007
Safeguard Scientifics
 (Delaware), Inc............... principal shareholder              2,602,424
Safeguard Capital 98 LP........ principal shareholder                198,262
</TABLE>

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      On November 16, 1999 we acquired an interest in eMerge Interactive, Inc.
pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement among us, eMerge Interactive and J
Technologies, LLC, a South Dakota limited liability company.

      Pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, we acquired from eMerge
Interactive 4,555,556 shares of eMerge Interactive series D preferred stock and
a warrant to purchase 911,111 shares of eMerge Interactive class B common
stock. Pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, we also purchased
1,000,000 shares of eMerge Interactive class A common stock from
J Technologies. The aggregate purchase price for the stock and the warrant was
$50,000,000, composed of $27,000,000 in cash and a promissory note for
$23,000,000. The cash portion of the purchase price was funded from our
existing cash. The promissory note is non interest-bearing and is due and
payable one year after issuance; provided, however, that in the event that
eMerge Interactive does not consummate a public offering of its common stock by
March 15, 2000, eMerge Interactive can require us to prepay up to $5,000,000 in
principal on or after March 25, 2000.

      Each share of eMerge Interactive series D preferred stock will convert
into one share of eMerge Interactive class B common stock upon our election,
completion of an initial public offering of eMerge Interactive's common stock
or a specified vote of the holders of all eMerge Interactive's preferred stock.
Each of our shares of eMerge Interactive class B common stock will convert into
one share of class A common stock upon transfer to a person that is not
affiliated with us. Each share of eMerge Interactive series D preferred stock
and each share of eMerge Interactive class B common stock is entitled to two
and one half votes. Each share of eMerge Interactive class A common stock is
entitled to one vote. We currently have beneficial ownership (assuming
conversion of each share of eMerge Interactive preferred stock) of 30.7% of the
eMerge Interactive common stock and have 45.9% of the voting power with respect
to eMerge Interactive. We may exercise the warrant during the three-year period
beginning upon the first to occur of an initial public offering of eMerge
Interactive's common stock, the closing of new equity financing from private
investors of at least $20,000,000 and the one-year anniversary of the issuance
of the warrant. The exercise price will equal the purchase price per share to
investors in the first to occur of the initial public offering or private
equity financing described in the preceding sentence or, if the one-year
anniversary of the issuance of the warrant occur first, $9.00 per share.

      We have entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with Safeguard Scientifics
pursuant to which we and Safeguard Scientifics have agreed, among other things,
to vote our respective shares of eMerge Interactive to elect two designees of
ours and two designees of Safeguard Scientifics to the board of directors of
eMerge Interactive and to attempt to agree on mutually beneficial courses of
action. Additionally, the Joint Venture Agreement provides for rights of first
refusal with respect to certain sales securities of eMerge Interactive.

      In connection with the Securities Purchase Agreement, we also entered
into a Stockholder Agreement with eMerge Interactive and certain stockholders
of eMerge Interactive, including Safeguard Scientifics and certain of its
affiliates. The Stockholder Agreement provides for, among other things,
restrictions on the transferability of securities and co-sale, drag-along and
preemptive rights. The Stockholders Agreement terminates upon an initial public
offering of eMerge Interactive's common stock. We and eMerge Interactive are
also parties to a Registration Rights Agreement in which eMerge Interactive
granted us certain demand and piggyback registration rights.

      Douglas A. Alexander, one of our Managing Directors, and E. Michael
Forgash, one of our directors, are members of the Board of Directors of eMerge
Interactive.

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                             PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS

      The following table sets forth certain information regarding beneficial
ownership of our common stock as of November 30, 1999, and as adjusted to
reflect the sale of shares offered hereby, by:

     .  each person (or group of affiliated persons) who is known by us to
        own more than five percent of the outstanding shares of our common
        stock;

     .  each of our directors and our executive officers named in the
        summary compensation table; and

     .  all of our executive officers and directors as a group.

      Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the
Securities and Exchange Commission and generally includes voting or investment
power with respect to securities. Unless otherwise noted, we believe that all
persons named in the table have sole voting and sole investment power with
respect to all shares beneficially owned by them. All figures include shares of
our common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants to purchase an additional
2,976,493 shares at a weighted average exercise price of $5.87 per share and
shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of other options or warrants
exercisable within 60 days of November 30, 1999. These options and warrants are
deemed to be outstanding and to be beneficially owned by the person holding
them for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of that person but
are not treated as outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage
ownership of any other person.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   Number of Shares           Percent of
                                   Options and    Beneficially Owned      Shares Outstanding
                                     Warrants    Including Options and -------------------------
5% Beneficial Owners, Directors,   Exercisable   Warrants Exercisable     Before       After
Named Officers                    Within 60 Days    Within 60 Days     the Offering the Offering
- --------------------------------  -------------- --------------------- ------------ ------------
<S>                               <C>            <C>                   <C>          <C>
Comcast ICG, Inc. (1)...             634,000          24,333,998            9.6%         9.3%
 c/o Comcast Corporation
 1500 Market Street
 Philadelphia,
  Pennsylvania 19102

Safeguard Scientifics,
 Inc. (2)...............                 --           36,289,456           14.3         13.9
 435 Devon Park Drive
 Wayne, Pennsylvania
  19087

Douglas A. Alexander
 (3)....................                 --            6,132,748            2.4          2.4
Julian A. Brodsky (4)...                 --               17,000              *            *
Walter W. Buckley, III
 (5)....................              21,833          11,967,999            4.7          4.6
E. Michael Forgash (6)..               3,333             161,569              *            *
Kenneth A. Fox (7)......              33,333          11,093,099            4.4          4.3
Dr. Thomas P. Gerrity
 (8)....................               2,566             916,398              *            *
Robert E. Keith,
 Jr.(9).................               1,533             310,441              *            *
Robert A. Pollan (10)...               1,033           3,862,199            1.5          1.5
Peter A. Solvik (11)....              35,600           1,056,670              *            *
All executive officers
 and directors as a
 group (9 persons) (3)
 (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
 (11)...................             300,233          28,600,377           11.3         11.0
</TABLE>
- --------
  *  Less than 1%
 (1)  Includes 416,666 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase 83,333
      shares of common stock held by Comcast Interactive Investments, Inc. as
      to which Comcast ICG, Inc. disclaims beneficial ownership.
 (2)  Private equity funds affiliated with Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. own an
      additional 8,266,666 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase
      45,333 shares of common stock.

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 (3)  Includes shares of restricted common stock which have not vested pursuant
      to the Membership Profit Interest Plan and the 1999 Equity Compensation
      Plan. See "Management--Employee Benefit Plans" for a description of the
      Membership Profit Interest Plan and the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan.
      Also includes 500,000 shares of common stock held by the Douglas A.
      Alexander Qualified Grantor Annuity Trust and 4,000 shares of common
      stock held by each of two trusts for the benefit of certain of Mr.
      Alexander's relatives.
 (4)  Includes 3,500 shares of common stock held by the Julian A. and Lois G.
      Brodsky Foundation, of which Mr. Brodsky is Chairman. Mr. Brodsky
      disclaims beneficial ownership of shares held by the Julian A. and Lois
      G. Brodsky Foundation. Mr. Brodsky is also a Director and Vice-Chairman
      of Comcast Corporation. Mr. Brodsky disclaims beneficial ownership of
      shares held by Comcast ICG, Inc., a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
 (5)  Includes shares of restricted common stock that have not vested pursuant
      to the Membership Profit Interest Plan and the 1999 Equity Compensation
      Plan. Also includes 294,166 shares of common stock and warrants to
      purchase 1,833 shares of common stock held by Susan R. Buckley, wife of
      Walter W. Buckley, III, and 250,000 shares of common stock held by each
      of two trusts for the benefit of certain of Mr. Buckley's relatives.
 (6)  Includes 100,000 shares of common stock held by the E. Michael Forgash,
      Jr. 1999 Qualified Grantor Retained Annuity Trust. E. Michael Forgash is
      Vice President-Operations of Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. Mr. Forgash
      disclaims beneficial ownership of shares beneficially owned by Safeguard
      Scientifics and Safeguard Scientifics, disclaims beneficial ownership of
      shares beneficially owned by Mr. Forgash.
 (7)  Includes shares of restricted common stock that have not vested pursuant
      to the Membership Profit Interest Plan and the 1999 Equity Compensation
      Plan.
 (8)  Includes shares of restricted common stock that have not vested pursuant
      to the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan. Also includes 80,000 shares of
      common stock held by the Thomas P. Gerrity Generation Skipping Trust U/A
      3/17/92.
 (9)  Includes 2,000 shares of common stock held by Susan Keith, 20,000 shares
      of common stock held by Robert E. Keith, III, 10,000 shares held by the
      Keith 1999 Irrevocable Trust and 20,000 shares held by Leslie Hulsizer.
(10)  Includes shares of restricted common stock which have not vested pursuant
      to the Membership Profit Interest Plan and the 1999 Equity Compensation
      Plan. Also includes 500,000 shares of common stock held by the Robert A.
      Pollan Qualified Grantor Annuity Trust and 4,000 shares of common stock
      held by each of two trusts for the benefit of certain of Mr. Pollan's
      relatives.
(11)  Includes 178,000 shares of common stock held by the Peter A. Solvik
      Annuity Trust u/i dtd. July 30, 1999, 178,000 shares of common stock held
      by the Patricia A. Solvik Annuity Trust u/i dtd. July 30, 1999 and 1,500
      shares of common stock held by each of two trusts for the benefit of
      certain of Mr. Solvik's realtives.

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                          DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK

General

      Our authorized capital stock consists of 300,000,000 shares of common
stock, par value $.001 per share, and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par
value $.01 per share. Upon completion of this offering and the private
placements, we will have approximately 261,050,328 shares (261,950,328 shares
if the underwriters' over-allotment option is exercised in full) of common
stock issued and outstanding.

      The following is qualified in its entirety by reference to our
certificate of incorporation and bylaws, copies of which are filed as exhibits
to the Registration Statement of which this prospectus is a part.

Common Stock

      As of November 30, 1999, giving effect to our 2 for 1 stock split of all
shares of common stock outstanding on December 6, 1999, there were 254,192,348
shares of our common stock outstanding and 6,495,032 shares of our common stock
were reserved for issuance under our 1999 Equity Compensation Plan. Upon
completion of the offering and the private placements, there will be
261,050,328 shares of common stock outstanding.

      The holders of our common stock are entitled to dividends as our board of
directors may declare from funds legally available therefor, subject to the
preferential rights of the holders of our preferred stock, if any. The holders
of our common stock are entitled to one vote per share on any matter to be
voted upon by shareholders. Our certificate of incorporation does not provide
for cumulative voting in connection with the election of directors, and
accordingly, holders of more than 50% of the shares voting will be able to
elect all of the directors. No holder of our common stock will have any
preemptive right to subscribe for any shares of capital stock issued in the
future.

      Upon any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up
of our affairs, the holders of our common stock are entitled to share ratably
in all assets remaining after payment of creditors and subject to prior
distribution rights of our preferred stock, if any. All of the outstanding
shares of common stock are, and the shares offered by us will be, fully paid
and non-assessable.

Preferred Stock

      As of the closing of this offering, no shares of our preferred stock will
be outstanding. Our certificate of incorporation provides that our board of
directors may by resolution establish one or more classes or series of
preferred stock having such number of shares and relative voting rights,
designation, dividend rates, liquidation, and other rights, preferences, and
limitations as may be fixed by them without further shareholder approval. The
holders of our preferred stock may be entitled to preferences over common
shareholders with respect to dividends, liquidation, dissolution, or our
winding up in such amounts as are established by our board of directors
resolutions issuing such shares.

      The issuance of our preferred stock may have the effect of delaying,
deferring or preventing a change in control of Internet Capital Group without
further action by the shareholders and may adversely affect voting and other
rights of holders of our common stock. In addition, issuance of preferred
stock, while providing desirable flexibility in connection with possible
acquisitions and other corporate purposes, could make it more difficult for a
third party to acquire a majority of the outstanding shares of voting stock. At
present, we have no plans to issue any shares of preferred stock.

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Registration Rights

      After this offering, the holders of 103,779,600 shares of our common
stock and warrants exercisable for 586,433 shares of our common stock are
entitled to demand registration of their shares under the Securities Act. In
conjunction with our initial public offering the holders of 197,942,694 shares
of our common stock and warrants exercisable for 2,539,986 shares of our common
stock agreed not to demand registration of their common stock until February 1,
2000 without the prior written consent of the underwriters of our initial
public offering. In connection with this offering, the holders of 51,960,960
shares of our common stock and warrants exercisable for 330,500 shares of our
common stock have further agreed not to demand registration of these securities
for 180 days after the date of this prospectus without the prior written
consent of Merrill Lynch. In addition, the holders of 25,980,480 shares of our
common stock and warrants exercisable for 165,250 shares of our common stock
have agreed not to demand registration of these securities for 90 days after
the date of this prospectus without the prior written consent of Merrill Lynch.
After this 180-day period or 90 day period, as the case may be, any one of
these holders may require us, on not more than two occasions, to file a
registration statement under the Securities Act with respect to at least 25.0%
of his, her or its shares eligible for demand rights if the gross offering
price would be expected to exceed $5 million. We are required to use our best
efforts to effect the registration, subject to certain conditions and
limitations. In addition, if 180 days after the date of this offering, we
prepare to register any of our securities under the Securities Act, for our own
account or the account of our other holders, we will send notice of this
registration to holders of the shares eligible for demand and piggy-back
registration rights. Subject to certain conditions and limitations, they may
elect to register their eligible shares. If we are able to file a registration
statement on Form S-3, the holders of shares eligible for demand rights may
register their common stock along with that registration. The expenses incurred
in connection with such registrations will be borne by us, except that we will
pay expenses of only one registration on Form S-3 at a holder's request per
year.

Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law; Certain Anti-Takeover,
Limited Liability and Indemnification Provisions

Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law

      The following is a description of the provisions of the Delaware General
Corporation Law, and our certificate of incorporation and bylaws that we
believe are material to investors. This summary does not purport to be complete
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Delaware General
Corporation Law, and our certificate of incorporation and bylaws.

      We are subject to the provisions of Section 203 of the Delaware General
Corporation Law. Section 203 prohibits a publicly held Delaware corporation
from engaging in a "business combination" with an "interested stockholder" for
a period of three years after the date of the transaction in which the person
became an "interested stockholder," unless the business combination is approved
in a prescribed manner. A "business combination" includes certain mergers,
asset sales, and other transactions resulting in a financial benefit to the
"interested stockholder." Subject to certain exceptions, an "interested
stockholder" is a person who, together with affiliates and associates, owns, or
within the past three years did own, 15% of the corporation's voting stock.

      Certain provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws could
have anti-takeover effects. These provisions are intended to enhance the
likelihood of continuity and stability in the composition of our corporate
policies formulated by our Board of Directors. In addition, these provisions
also are intended to ensure that our Board of Directors will have sufficient
time to act in what the board of directors believes to be in the best interests
of us and our shareholders. These provisions also are designed to reduce our
vulnerability to an unsolicited proposal for our takeover that does not
contemplate the acquisition of all of our outstanding shares or an unsolicited
proposal for the restructuring or sale of all or part of Internet Capital
Group. The

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provisions are also intended to discourage certain tactics that may be used in
proxy fights. However, these provisions could delay or frustrate the removal of
incumbent directors or the assumption of control of us by the holder of a large
block of common stock, and could also discourage or make more difficult a
merger, tender offer, or proxy contest, even if such event would be favorable
to the interest of our shareholders.

Classified Board of Directors

      Our certificate of incorporation provides for our Board of Directors to
be divided into three classes of directors, with each class as nearly equal in
number as possible, serving staggered three-year terms (other than directors
who may be elected by holders of preferred stock). As a result, approximately
one-third of our Board of Directors will be elected each year. The classified
board provision will help to assure the continuity and stability of our Board
of Directors and our business strategies and policies as determined by our
Board of Directors. The classified board provision could have the effect of
discouraging a third party from making an unsolicited tender offer or otherwise
attempting to obtain control of us without the approval of our Board of
Directors. In addition, the classified board provision could delay shareholders
who do not like the policies of our Board of Directors from electing a majority
of our Board of Directors for two years.

No Shareholder Action by Written Consent; Special Meetings

      Our certificate of incorporation provides that shareholder action can
only be taken at an annual or special meeting of shareholders and prohibits
shareholder action by written consent in lieu of a meeting. Our bylaws provide
that special meetings of shareholders may be called only by our Board of
Directors or our Chief Executive Officer. Our shareholders are not permitted to
call a special meeting of shareholders or to require that our Board of
Directors call a special meeting.

Advance Notice Requirements for Shareholder Proposals and Director Nominees

      Our bylaws establish an advance notice procedure for our shareholders to
make nominations of candidates for election as directors or to bring other
business before an annual meeting of our shareholders (the "Shareholder Notice
Procedure"). The Shareholder Notice Procedure provides that only persons who
are nominated by, or at the direction of, our Board of Directors or its
Chairman, or by a shareholder who has given timely written notice to our
Secretary or any Assistant Secretary prior to the meeting at which directors
are to be elected, will be eligible for election as our directors. The
Shareholder Notice Procedure also provides that at an annual meeting only such
business may be conducted as has been brought before the meeting by, or at the
direction of, our Board of Directors or its Chairman or by a shareholder who
has given timely written notice to our Secretary of such shareholder's
intention to bring such business before such meeting. Under the Shareholder
Notice Procedure, if a shareholder desires to submit a proposal or nominate
persons for election as directors at an annual meeting, the shareholder must
submit written notice to Internet Capital Group not less than 90 days nor more
than 120 days prior to the first anniversary of the previous year's annual
meeting. In addition, under the Shareholder Notice Procedure, a shareholder's
notice to Internet Capital Group proposing to nominate a person for election as
a director or relating to the conduct of business other than the nomination of
directors must contain certain specified information. If the chairman of a
meeting determines that business was not properly brought before the meeting,
in accordance with the Shareholder Notice Procedure, such business shall not be
discussed or transacted.

Number of Directors; Removal; Filling Vacancies

      Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws provide that our Board of
Directors will consist of not less than 5 nor more than 9 directors (other than
directors elected by holders of our preferred stock), the exact number to be
fixed from time to time by resolution adopted by our directors. Further,
subject to the rights of the holders of any series of our preferred stock, if
any, our certificate of incorporation and bylaws authorize our Board of
Directors to elect additional directors under specified circumstances and fill
any vacancies that occur

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in our Board of Directors by reason of death, resignation, removal, or
otherwise. A director so elected by our Board of Directors to fill a vacancy or
a newly created directorship holds office until the next election of the class
for which such director has been chosen and until his successor is elected and
qualified. Subject to the rights of the holders of any series of our preferred
stock, if any, our certificate of incorporation and bylaws also provide that
directors may be removed only for cause and only by the affirmative vote of
holders of a majority of the combined voting power of the then outstanding
stock of Internet Capital Group. The effect of these provisions is to preclude
a shareholder from removing incumbent directors without cause and
simultaneously gaining control of our Board of Directors by filling the
vacancies created by such removal with its own nominees.

Indemnification

      We have included in our certificate of incorporation and bylaws
provisions to eliminate the personal liability of our directors for monetary
damages resulting from breaches of their fiduciary duty to the extent permitted
by the Delaware General Corporation Law, and to indemnify our directors and
officers to the fullest extent permitted by Section 145 of the Delaware General
Corporation Law, including circumstances in which indemnification is otherwise
discretionary. We believe that these provisions are necessary to attract and
retain qualified persons as directors and officers.

Certificate of Incorporation

      The provisions of our certificate of incorporation that could have anti-
takeover effects as described above are subject to amendment, alteration,
repeal, or rescission by the affirmative vote of the holder of not less than
two-thirds (66 2/3%) of the outstanding shares of voting securities. This
requirement makes it more difficult for shareholders to make changes to the
provisions in our certificate of incorporation which could have anti-takeover
effects by allowing the holders of a minority of the voting securities to
prevent the holders of a majority of voting securities from amending these
provisions of our certificate of incorporation.

Bylaws

      Our certificate of incorporation provides that our bylaws are subject to
adoption, amendment, alteration, repeal, or rescission either by our Board of
Directors without the assent or vote of our shareholders, or by the affirmative
vote of the holders of not less than two-thirds (66 2/3%) of the outstanding
shares of voting securities. This provision makes it more difficult for
shareholders to make changes in our bylaws by allowing the holders of a
minority of the voting securities to prevent the holders of a majority of
voting securities from amending our bylaws.

Transfer Agent and Registrar

      The Transfer Agent and Registrar for our common stock is ChaseMellon
Shareholder Services. The Transfer Agent's address is 4 Station Square,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and its telephone number is (412) 236-8157.

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                        SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE

      Future sales of substantial amounts of our common stock, including our
common stock issued upon exercise of outstanding options and warrants, in the
public market after this offering could adversely affect market prices
prevailing from time to time and could impair our ability to raise capital
through the sale of equity securities.

      Upon completion of this offering and the private placements, there will
be 261,050,328 shares of our common stock outstanding (assuming no exercise of
the underwriters' over-allotment option or exercise of outstanding options and
warrants). Of these shares, the shares sold in this offering and 27,353,662
shares sold in our initial public offering are freely transferable without
restriction or further registration under the Securities Act, except for any
shares held by an existing "affiliate" of Internet Capital Group, as that term
is defined by the Securities Act, which shares will be subject to the resale
limitations of Rule 144 adopted under the Securities Act. The shares of common
stock issuable upon conversion of the convertible notes sold in the concurrent
note offering will be fully tradeable in a similar manner.

      Upon completion of this offering, approximately 184,971,606 "restricted
shares" as defined in Rule 144 will be outstanding. None of these shares will
be eligible for sale in the public market as of the date of this prospectus.

      In general, under Rule 144 as currently in effect, a person (or persons
whose shares are aggregated) who owns shares that were purchased from us (or
any affiliate) at least one year previously, including a person who may be
deemed our affiliate, is entitled to sell within any three-month period a
number of shares that does not exceed the greater of:

     .  1% of the then outstanding shares of our common stock
        (approximately 2,610,503 shares immediately after the offering)
        or;

     .  the average weekly trading volume of our common stock on the
        Nasdaq National Market during the four calendar weeks preceding
        the date on which notice of the sale is filed with the Securities
        and Exchange Commission.

      Sales under Rule 144 are also subject to certain manner of sale
provisions, notice requirements and the availability of current public
information about us. Any person (or persons whose shares are aggregated) who
is not deemed to have been our affiliate at any time during the 90 days
preceding a sale, and who owns shares within the definition of "restricted
securities" under Rule 144 under the Securities Act that were purchased from us
(or any affiliate) at least two years previously, would be entitled to sell
such shares under Rule 144(k) without regard to the volume limitations, manner
of sale provisions, public information requirements or notice requirements.

      We have agreed not to offer, sell or otherwise dispose of any shares of
our common stock or any securities convertible into or exercisable or
exchangeable for our common stock or any rights to acquire our common stock for
a period of 180 days after the date of this prospectus, without the prior
written consent of the representatives of the underwriters, subject to certain
limited exceptions.

      Prior to this offering, the holders of 197,934,362 shares of our common
stock, options exercisable into an aggregate of 1,348,000 shares of common
stock, and warrants exercisable for an aggregate of 2,548,318 shares of our
common stock agreed not to sell any of these securities until February 1, 2000
without the prior written consent of Merrill Lynch. In connection with this
offering, the holders of 99,122,394 shares of our common stock and warrants
exercisable for 348,041 shares of our common stock have agreed not to sell any
of these securities for 180 days after the date of the prospectus without the
prior written consent of Merrill Lynch. In addition, the holders of 27,751,466
shares of our common stock and warrants exercisable for 174,020 shares of our
common stock have agreed not to sell any of these securities for a period of 90
days after the date of this prospectus without the prior written consent of
Merrill Lynch.

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      The holders of 197,942,694 shares of our common stock have previously
agreed not to demand registration of their common stock until February 1, 2000
without the prior written consent of Merrill Lynch. In addition, the holders of
51,960,960 shares of our common stock and warrants exercisable for 330,500
shares of our common stock have further agreed not to demand registration of
these securities for 180 days after the date of this prospectus without the
prior written consent of Merrill Lynch. In addition, the holders of 25,980,480
shares of our common stock and warrants exercisable for 165,250 shares of our
common stock have agreed not to demand registration of these securities for a
period of 90 days after the date of this prospectus without the prior written
consent of Merrill Lynch. After these periods, if any of these holders cause a
large number of shares to be registered and sold in the public market, or if
any shares of our common stock are issued pursuant to any registration
statement on Forms S-4 or S-8 that have become effective in connection with
acquisitions of interests in any entity or business or other business
combinations or stock option or employee benefit plans, those sales could have
an adverse effect on the market price for the common stock.

      After giving effect to restrictions imposed by federal securities laws,
including but not limited to Rule 144, contractual restrictions and shares that
have been issued upon exercise of outstanding options and warrants, we estimate
that additional shares of our common stock will be available for sale in the
public market as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         Approximate Number of
     Date                                               Shares Eligible for Sale
     ----                                               ------------------------
     <S>                                                <C>
     December 6 through January 2000...................           830,972
     February 2000.....................................        67,644,644
     March 2000 through May 2000.......................        40,014,327
     June 2000.........................................        79,188,767
     Thereafter........................................        40,017,956
</TABLE>

      Since many of these shares were purchased at prices substantially below
current market prices, we believe a significant number of these shares will be
sold when eligible for resale.

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          PRINCIPAL UNITED STATES TAX CONSEQUENCES TO NON-U.S. HOLDERS

      The following discussion summarizes principal U.S. federal income and
estate tax consequences of the ownership and disposition of common stock by
"Non-U.S. Holders." You are a "non-U.S. holder" for U.S. federal income tax
purposes if you are:

     .  a non-resident alien individual,

     .  a foreign corporation or other foreign entity taxed as a
        corporation or,

     .  an estate or trust that in either case is not subject to U.S.
        federal income tax on a net income basis on income or gain from
        common stock.

      If you are a partner in a foreign or domestic partnership, your tax
treatment will generally depend upon your status and the activities of the
partnership. If you hold common stock through a partnership, please contact
your tax advisor.

      This discussion does not consider the specific facts and circumstances
that may be relevant to particular holders and does not address the treatment
of holders of common stock under the laws of any state, local or foreign taxing
jurisdiction. This discussion is based on the tax laws of the U.S., including
the Internal Revenue Code, as amended to the date hereof, existing and proposed
regulations thereunder, and administrative and judicial interpretation thereof,
as currently in effect. These laws are subject to change, possibly on a
retroactive basis.

 You should consult your own tax advisors with regard to the application of
 the federal income tax laws to your particular situation, as well as to the
 applicability and effect of any state, local or foreign tax laws to which
 you may be subject.


Dividends

      If you are a non-U.S. holder of our common stock, dividends paid to you
are subject to withholding of U.S. federal income tax at a 30% rate or at a
lower rate if so specified in an applicable income tax treaty. If, however, the
dividends are effectively connected with your conduct of a trade or business
within the U.S., and they are attributable to a permanent establishment that
you maintain in the U.S., if that is required by an applicable income tax
treaty as a condition for subjecting you to U.S. income tax on a net income
basis on such dividends, then such "effectively connected" dividends generally
are not subject to withholding tax. Instead, such effectively connected
dividends are taxed at rates applicable to U.S. citizens, resident aliens and
domestic U.S. corporations.

      Effectively connected dividends received by a non-U.S. corporation may,
under certain circumstances, be subject to an additional "branch profits tax"
at a 30% rate or at a lower rate if so specified in an applicable income tax
treaty.

      Under currently effective U.S. Treasury regulations, dividends paid to an
address in a foreign country are presumed to be paid to a resident of that
country, unless the payor has knowledge to the contrary, for purposes of the
30% withholding tax discussed above. Under current interpretations of U.S.
Treasury regulations, this presumption that dividends paid to an address in a
foreign country are paid to a resident of that country, unless the payor has
knowledge to the contrary, also applies for the purposes of determining whether
a lower tax treaty rate applies.

      Under U.S. Treasury regulations that will generally apply to dividends
paid after December 31, 2000, the "New Regulations," if you claim the benefit
of a lower treaty rate, you must satisfy certain certification requirements. In
addition, in the case of common stock held by a foreign partnership, the
certification

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requirements generally will apply to the partners of the partnership and the
partnership must provide certain information, including a U.S. taxpayer
identification number. The final withholding regulations also provide look-
through rules for tiered partnerships.

      If you are eligible for a reduced rate of U.S. withholding tax under a
tax treaty, you may obtain a refund of any excess amounts withheld by filing a
refund claim with the IRS.

Gain On Disposition Of Common Stock

      If you are a non-U.S. holder you generally will not be subject to U.S.
federal income tax on gain recognized on a disposition of common stock unless:

     .  the gain is effectively connected with your conduct of a trade or
        business in the U.S., and the gain is attributable to a permanent
        establishment that you maintain in the U.S., if that is required
        by an applicable income tax treaty as a condition for subjecting
        you to U.S. taxation on a net income basis on gain from the sale
        or other disposition of the common stock;

     .  you are an individual, you hold the common stock as a capital
        asset and you are present in the U.S. for 183 or more days in the
        taxable year of the sale and certain other conditions exist; or

     .  we are or have been a "United States real property holding
        corporation" for federal income tax purposes and you held,
        directly or indirectly, at any time during the five-year period
        ending on the date of disposition, more than 5% of our common
        stock, and you are not eligible for any treaty exemption.

      Effectively connected gains recognized by a corporate non-U.S. holder may
also, under certain circumstances, be subject to an additional "branch profits
tax" at a 30% rate or at a lower rate if so specified in an applicable income
tax treaty.

      We have not been, are not, and do not anticipate becoming a "United
States real property holding corporation" for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Estate Taxes

      Common stock held by an individual non-U.S. holder at the time of death
will be included in the holder's gross estate for U.S. federal estate tax
purposes and may be subject to U.S. federal estate taxes, unless an applicable
estate tax treaty provides otherwise.

Information Reporting And Backup Withholding

      In general, U.S. information reporting requirements and backup
withholding tax will not apply to dividends paid to you if you are either:

     .  subject to the 30% withholding tax discussed above, or

     .  not subject to the 30% withholding tax because an applicable tax
        treaty reduces or eliminates such withholding tax,

although dividend payments to you will be reported for purposes of the
withholding tax. See the discussion under "Dividends" above for further
discussion of the reporting of dividend payments. If you do not meet either of
these requirements for exemption and you fail to provide certain information,
including your U.S. taxpayer identification number, or otherwise establish your
status as an "exempt recipient," you may be subject to backup withholding of
U.S. federal income tax at a rate of 31% on dividends paid with respect to
common stock.

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      Under current law, the payor may generally treat dividends paid to a
payee with a foreign address as exempt from backup withholding and information
reporting unless the payor has definite knowledge that the payee is a U.S.
person. However, under the New Regulations, dividend payments generally will be
subject to information reporting and backup withholding unless certain
certification requirements are met. See the discussion under "Dividends" in
this section for the rules applicable to foreign partnerships under the New
Regulations.

      U.S. information reporting and backup withholding requirements generally
will not apply to a payment of the proceeds of a sale of common stock made
outside the U.S. through an office outside the U.S. of a non-U.S. broker.
However, U.S. information reporting, but not backup withholding, will apply to
a payment made outside the U.S. of the proceeds of a sale of common stock
through an office outside the U.S. of a broker that:

     .  is a U.S. person;

     .  derives 50% or more of its gross income for certain periods from
        the conduct of a trade or business in the U.S.;

     .  is a "controlled foreign corporation" as to the U.S.; or

     .  with respect to payments made after December 31, 2000, is a
        foreign partnership with certain connections to the U.S.

in each case, unless the broker has documentary evidence in its records that
the holder or beneficial owner is a non-U.S. person and has no knowledge to the
contrary or the holder otherwise establishes an exemption.

      Payment of the proceeds of a sale of common stock to or through a U.S.
office of a broker is subject to both U.S. backup withholding and information
reporting unless the holder certifies its non-U.S. status under penalty of
perjury or otherwise establishes an exemption.

      Backup withholding is not an additional tax and you may apply any taxes
that are withheld against your tax liability and you generally may obtain a
refund of any excess amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules by
filing a refund claim with the Internal Revenue Service.

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                                  UNDERWRITING

General

      We intend to offer our common stock in the United States and Canada
through a number of U.S. underwriters as well as elsewhere through
international managers. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated,
Goldman, Sachs & Co., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Lehman Brothers Inc. and
BancBoston Robertson Stephens Inc. are acting as U.S. representatives of each
of the U.S. underwriters. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the
purchase agreement among us and the U.S. underwriters, and concurrently with
the sale of 1,200,000 shares of common stock to the international managers, we
have agreed to sell to each of the U.S. underwriters, and each of the U.S.
underwriters, severally and not jointly, has agreed to purchase from us the
number of shares of our common stock set forth opposite its name below.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       Number of
          Underwriters                                                  Shares
          ------------                                                 ---------
     <S>                                                               <C>
     Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
              Incorporated............................................
     Goldman, Sachs & Co. ............................................
     Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. ...................................
     Lehman Brothers Inc. ............................................
     BancBoston Robertson Stephens Inc. ..............................
                                                                       ---------
          Total....................................................... 4,800,000
                                                                       =========
</TABLE>

      We have also agreed with certain international managers outside the
United States and Canada, for whom Merrill Lynch International, Goldman Sachs
International, Deutsche Bank AG London, Lehman Brothers International (Europe)
and BancBoston Robertson Stephens International Limited, are acting as
managers, that, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the purchase
agreement, and concurrently with the sale of 4,800,000 common stock to the U.S.
underwriters pursuant to the purchase agreement, to sell to the international

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managers, and the international managers severally have agreed to purchase from
us, an aggregate of 1,200,000 common stock. The public offering price per share
and the total underwriting discount per share of common stock are identical for
the U.S. shares and the international shares.

      In the purchase agreement, the several U.S. underwriters and the several
international managers, respectively, have agreed, subject to the terms and
conditions set forth therein, to purchase all of the shares of common stock
being sold under the terms of the purchase agreement if any of the shares of
common stock being sold under the purchase agreement are purchased. In the
event of a default by an underwriter, the purchase agreement provides that, in
certain circumstances, the purchase commitments of the nondefaulting
underwriters may be increased or the purchase agreement may be terminated. The
closings with respect to the sale of shares of common stock to be purchased by
the U.S. underwriters and the international managers are conditioned upon one
another.

      We have agreed to indemnify the U.S. underwriters and the international
managers against some liabilities, including some liabilities under the
Securities Act, or to contribute to payments the U.S. underwriters and the
international managers may be required to make in respect of those liabilities.

      The shares of common stock are being offered by the several underwriters,
subject to prior sales, when, as and if issued to and accepted by them, subject
to approval of certain legal matters by counsel for the underwriters and
certain other conditions. The underwriters reserve the right to withdraw,
cancel or modify such offer and to reject orders in whole or in part.

Commissions and Discounts

      The U.S. representatives have advised us that they propose initially to
offer the shares of our common stock to the public at the public offering price
set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, and to certain dealers at such
price less a concession not in excess of $   per share of common stock. The
U.S. underwriters may allow, and such dealers may reallow, a discount not in
excess of $   per share of common stock on sales to certain other dealers.

      The following table shows the per share and total public offering price,
underwriting discount to be paid by us to the U.S. underwriters and the
proceeds before expenses to us. This information is presented assuming either
no exercise or full exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment
options.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                Without  With
                                                      Per Share Option  Option
                                                      --------- ------- ------
     <S>                                              <C>       <C>     <C>
     Public offering price...........................     $         $      $
     Underwriting discount...........................      $        $      $
     Proceeds, before expenses, to Internet Capital
      Group, Inc. ...................................      $        $      $
</TABLE>

Intersyndicate Agreement

      The U.S. underwriters and the international managers have entered into an
intersyndicate agreement that provides for the coordination of their
activities. Under the terms of the intersyndicate agreement, the U.S.
underwriters and the international managers are permitted to sell shares of
common stock to each other for purposes of resale at the public offering price,
less an amount not greater than the selling concession. Under the terms of the
intersyndicate agreement, the U.S. underwriters and any dealer to whom they
sell shares of common stock will not offer to sell or sell shares of common
stock to persons who are non-U.S. or non-Canadian persons, or to persons they
believe intend to resell to persons who are non-U.S. or non-Canadian persons,
and the international managers and any dealer to whom they sell shares of
common stock will not offer to sell or sell shares of common stock to U.S.
persons or to Canadian persons or to persons they believe intend to resell to
U.S. or Canadian persons, except in the case of the terms of the intersyndicate
agreement.

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Over-allotment Option

      We have granted an option to the U.S. underwriters, exercisable for 30
days after the date of this prospectus, to purchase up to an aggregate of
720,000 additional shares of common stock at the public offering price set
forth on the cover page of this prospectus, less the underwriting discount. The
U.S. underwriters may exercise this option solely to cover over-allotments, if
any, made on the sale of the common stock offered hereby. To the extent that
the U.S. underwriters exercise this option, each U.S. underwriter will be
obligated, subject to certain conditions, to purchase a number of additional
shares of common stock proportionate to such U.S. underwriter's initial amount
reflected in the foregoing table.

      We have also granted an option to the international managers, exercisable
for 30 days after the date of this prospectus, to purchase up to an aggregate
of 180,000 additional shares of common stock to cover over-allotments, if any,
on terms similar to those granted to the U.S. underwriters.

Reserved Shares

      At our request, the U.S. underwriters have reserved up to $20 million of
shares of our common stock for sale to General Electric Capital Corporation.
This would represent 248,447 shares based on the split-adjusted closing price
of our common stock on December 2, 1999 of $80.50. General Electric Capital
Corporation has not committed to purchasing these shares. The number of shares
of our common stock available for sale to the general public will be reduced to
the extent General Electric Capital Corporation purchases such reserved shares.
Any reserved shares which are not so orally confirmed for purchase within one
day of the pricing of the offering will be offered by the underwriters to the
general public on the same basis as the other shares offered by this
prospectus.

No Sales of Similar Securities

      We, some of our executive officers and directors and some holders of our
common stock have agreed, with some exceptions, without the prior written
consent of Merrill Lynch on behalf of the underwriters, not to directly or
indirectly:

     .  offer, pledge, sell, contract to sell, sell any option or contract
        to purchase, purchase any option or contract to sell, grant any
        option, right or warrant for the sale of, or otherwise dispose of
        or transfer any shares of our common stock, our convertible notes
        or securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for
        our common stock, whether now owned or later acquired by the
        person executing the agreement or with respect to which the person
        executing the agreement has or later acquires the power of
        disposition, or file a registration statement under the Securities
        Act relating to any of the foregoing, except for any registration
        statement on Forms S-4 or S-8 or any successor form or other
        registration statement relating to shares of our common stock
        issued in connection with an acquisition of an entity or business
        or other business combination, or shares of our common stock
        issued in connection with stock option or other employee benefit
        plans; or

     .  enter into any swap or other agreement that transfers, in whole or
        in part, the economic consequence of ownership of our common stock
        or our convertible notes, whether any such swap or transaction is
        to be settled by delivery of our common stock, our convertible
        notes or other securities, in cash or otherwise.

These restrictions may apply for 180 days or 90 days. See "Shares Eligible for
Future Sale."

      In addition, holders of Internet Capital Group's common stock and
warrants issued in conjunction with our May 1999 convertible note offering who
are affiliated or associated with NASD members who participated in the initial
public offering of our common stock have agreed not to sell these securities
for a period of one-year from August 4, 1999.

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Price Stabilization and Short Positions

      Until the distribution of our common stock is completed, rules of the
Securities and Exchange Commission may limit the ability of the underwriters
and certain selling group members to bid for and purchase our common stock. As
an exception to these rules, the U.S. representatives are permitted to engage
in certain transactions that stabilize the price of our common stock. Such
transactions consist of bids or purchases for the purpose of pegging, fixing or
maintaining the price of our common stock.

      If the underwriters create a short position in our common stock in
connection with the offering, that is, if they sell more shares of common stock
than are set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, the U.S.
representatives may reduce that short position by purchasing common stock in
the open market. The U.S. representatives may also elect to reduce any short
position by exercising all or part of the over-allotment option described
above. Purchases of our common stock to stabilize its price or to reduce a
short position may cause the price of our common stock to be higher than it
might be in the absence of such purchases.

      Neither we nor any of the underwriters makes any representation or
prediction as to the direction or magnitude of any effect that the transactions
described above may have on the price of our common stock. In addition, neither
we nor any of the underwriters makes any representation that the U.S.
representatives or the lead managers will engage in such transactions or that
such transactions, once commenced, will not be discontinued without notice.

Passive Market Making

      In connection with this offering, underwriters and selling group members
may engage in passive market making transactions in the common stock on the
Nasdaq National Market in accordance with Rule 103 of Regulation M under the
Exchange Act during a period before the commencement of offers or sales of
common stock and extending through distribution. A passive market maker must
display its bid at a price not in excess of the highest independent bid of such
security. However, if all independent bids are lowered below the passive market
maker's bid, such bid must then be lowered when specified purchase limits are
exceeded.

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                                 LEGAL MATTERS

      The validity of our common stock offered hereby will be passed upon for
us by Dechert Price & Rhoads, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dechert Price &
Rhoads beneficially owns 41,666 shares of our common stock and warrants
exercisable at $6.00 per share to purchase 8,333 shares of our common stock.
Members of and attorneys associated with Dechert Price & Rhoads beneficially
own an aggregate of 12,554 shares of our common stock and warrants exercisable
at $6.00 per share to purchase 1,111 shares of our common stock.

      Certain legal and regulatory matters in connection with the offering will
be passed upon for the underwriters by Davis Polk & Wardwell, New York, New
York. Davis Polk & Wardwell benefically owns 50,000 shares of our common stock.
Members of and attorneys associated with Davis Polk & Wardwell beneficially own
an aggregate of 25,450 shares of our common stock and warrants exercisable at
$6.00 per share to purchase an aggregate of 5,000 shares of our common stock.
Davis Polk & Wardwell is also acting as special Investment Company Act counsel
to us and the underwriters.

                                    EXPERTS

      The consolidated financial statements of Internet Capital Group, Inc. as
of December 31, 1997 and 1998 and for the period March 4, 1996 (inception)
through December 31, 1996, and for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998
have been included herein and in the registration statement in reliance upon
the report of KPMG LLP, independent certified public accountants, appearing
elsewhere herein, and upon authority of said firm as experts in auditing and
accounting.

      The financial statements of Applica Corporation as of December 31, 1998,
and for the period from September 24, 1998 (inception) through December 31,
1998 have been included herein and in the registration statement in reliance
upon the report of KPMG LLP, independent certified public accountants,
appearing elsewhere herein, and upon authority of said firm as experts in
auditing and accounting.

      The financial statements of Breakaway Solutions, Inc. as of December 31,
1997 and 1998, and for each of the years in the three year period ended
December 31, 1998 have been included herein and in the registration statement
in reliance upon the report of KPMG LLP, independent certified public
accountants, appearing elsewhere herein, and upon authority of said firm as
experts in auditing and accounting.

      The financial statements of CommerceQuest, Inc. as of December 31, 1997
and 1998 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1998
included in this prospectus have been so included in reliance on the report of
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent accountants, given on the authority of
said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

      The financial statements of Commerx, Inc. as of December 31, 1998 and for
the year ended December 31, 1998 included in this prospectus, have been so
included in reliance on the report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent
accountants, given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and
accounting.

      The financial statements of ComputerJobs.com, Inc. as of December 31,
1997 and 1998, and for the period from January 16, 1996 (inception) through
December 31, 1996 and for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998 appearing
in this Prospectus and Registration Statement have been audited by Ernst &
Young LLP, independent auditors, as set forth on their report thereon appearing
elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon such report given on the
authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

      The consolidated financial statements of eMerge Interactive, Inc. as of
December 31, 1997 and 1998 and September 30, 1999 and for each of the years in
the three-year period ended December 31, 1998 and the

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nine months ended September 30, 1999 have been included herein and in the
registration statement in reliance upon the report of KPMG LLP, independent
certified public accountants, appearing elsewhere herein, and upon authority of
said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

      The financial statements of JusticeLink, Inc. (formerly LAWPlus, Inc.) as
of December 31, 1998, and for the year ended December 31, 1998 appearing in
this Prospectus and Registration Statement have been audited by Ernst & Young
LLP, independent auditors, as set forth on their report thereon appearing
elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon such report given on the
authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

      The financial statements of ONVIA.com, Inc. included in this prospectus
have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, independent auditors, as stated in
their report, appearing herein, and are included in reliance upon the report of
such firm given upon their authority as experts in auditing and accounting.

      The combined financial statements of Purchasing Group, Inc. and
Integrated Sourcing, LLC as of September 30, 1999 and for the nine months then
ended have been included herein and in the registration statement in reliance
upon the report of KPMG LLP, independent certified public accountants,
appearing elsewhere herein, and upon authority of said firm as experts in
auditing and accounting.

      The financial statements of Syncra Software, Inc. as of December 31, 1998
and for the period from February 11, 1998 (inception) through December 31, 1998
included in this prospectus have been so included in reliance on the report of
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent accountants, given on the authority of
said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

      The financial statements of traffic.com, Inc. as of December 31, 1998 and
for the period from January 8, 1998 (commencement of activities) to December
31, 1998 included in this prospectus have been so included in reliance on the
report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent accountants, given on the
authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

      The financial statements of United Messaging, Inc. as of December 31,
1998 and for the period from August 25, 1998 (date of inception) to December
31, 1998 included in this prospectus and elsewhere in the registration
statement have been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public
accountants, as indicated in their report with respect thereto, and are
included herein in reliance on the authority of said firm as experts in giving
said reports.

      The financial statements of Universal Access, Inc. as of December 31,
1997 and 1998, and for the period from October 2, 1997 (date of inception) to
December 31, 1997 and for the year ended December 31, 1998 included in this
prospectus have been so included in reliance on the report of
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent accountants, given on the authority of
said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

      The financial statements of USgift.com Corporation as of September 30,
1999 and for the period from inception (April 27, 1999) to September 30, 1999
included herein and in the registration statement have been audited by Arthur
Andersen LLP, independent public accountants, as indicated in their report with
respect thereto, and are included herein in reliance upon the authority of said
firm as experts in giving said report.

      The financial statements of VitalTone Inc. as of September 30, 1999 and
for the period from July 12, 1999 (inception) to September 30, 1999 have been
included herein and in the registration statement in reliance upon the report
of KPMG LLP, independent certified public accountants, appearing elsewhere
herein, and upon authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

      The financial statements of Vivant! Corporation as of December 31, 1998
and 1997 and for the year ended December 31, 1998 and the periods from August
7, 1997 (Inception) through December 31, 1997 and

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1998 included in this prospectus have been so included in reliance on the
report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent accountants, given on the
authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

      The consolidated financial statements of Web Yes, Inc. and Subsidiary as
of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and for the two years ended December 31, 1998
have been included herein and in the registration statement in reliance upon
the report of KPMG LLP, independent certified public accountants, appearing
elsewhere herein, and upon authority of said firm as experts in auditing and
accounting.

      The financial statements of WPL Laboratories, Inc. as of December 31,
1997 and 1998, and for the years then ended have been included herein and in
the registration statement in reliance upon the report of KPMG LLP, independent
certified public accountants, appearing elsewhere herein, and upon authority of
said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

                      WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

      We are subject to the informational requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act and we file reports, proxy and information statements and other
information with the Commission. You may read and copy all or any portion of
the reports, proxy and information statements or other information we file at
the Commission's principal office in Washington, D.C., and copies of all or any
part thereof may be obtained from the Public Reference Section of the
Commission, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, and at the
Commission's regional offices located at Citicorp Center, 500 West Madison
Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60661 and at 7 World Trade Center, 13th
Floor, New York, New York 10048 after payment of fees prescribed by the
Commission. Please call the Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further
information on operation of the public reference rooms. The Commission also
maintains a World Wide Web site which provides online access to reports, proxy
and information statements and other information regarding registrants that
file electronically with the Commission at the address http://www.sec.gov.

      We have filed with the Commission a Registration Statement on Form S-1
under the Securities Act with respect to the common stock to be sold in this
offering. This prospectus does not contain all of the information set forth in
the registration statement and the exhibits to the registration statement. For
further information with respect to Internet Capital Group and our common stock
offered hereby, reference is made to the Registration Statement and the
exhibits filed as a part of the Registration Statement. Statements contained in
this prospectus concerning the contents of any contract or any other document
are not necessarily complete; reference is made in each instance to the copy of
such contract or any other document filed as an exhibit to the registration
statement. Each such statement is qualified in all respects by such reference
to such exhibit. The registration statement, including exhibits thereto, may be
inspected without charge at the locations described above, or obtained upon
payment of fees prescribed by the Commission.

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                   INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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<S>                                                                       <C>
INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
Report of Independent Auditors...........................................  F-5

Consolidated Balance Sheets..............................................  F-6

Consolidated Statements of Operations....................................  F-7

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity..........................  F-8

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)...................  F-9

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.................................... F-10

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............................... F-11

INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA INFORMATION
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements Basis of
 Presentation............................................................ F-34

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet..................... F-35

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statements of Operations.......... F-36

Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements..... F-37

APPLICA CORPORATION
Independent Auditors' Report............................................. F-40

Balance Sheet............................................................ F-41

Statement of Operations.................................................. F-42

Statement of Stockholders' Equity........................................ F-43

Statement of Cash Flows.................................................. F-44

Notes to Financial Statements............................................ F-45

BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.
Independent Auditors' Report............................................. F-48

Balance Sheets........................................................... F-49

Statements of Operations................................................. F-50

Statements of Stockholders' Equity....................................... F-51

Statements of Cash Flows................................................. F-52

Notes to Financial Statements............................................ F-53

COMMERCEQUEST, INC.
Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants....................... F-64

Balance Sheets........................................................... F-65

Statements of Operations................................................. F-66

Statements of Changes in Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity.................. F-67

Statements of Cash Flows................................................. F-68

Notes to Financial Statements............................................ F-69
</TABLE>



                                      F-1
<PAGE>

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<CAPTION>
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<S>                                                                       <C>
COMMERX, INC.
Report of Independent Accountants........................................  F-79

Balance Sheets...........................................................  F-80

Statements of Operations.................................................  F-81

Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Deficit...........................  F-82

Statements of Cash Flows.................................................  F-83

Notes to Financial Statements............................................  F-84

COMPUTERJOBS.COM, INC.
Report of Independent Auditors...........................................  F-94

Balance Sheets...........................................................  F-95

Statements of Income.....................................................  F-96

Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)..................  F-97

Statements of Cash Flows.................................................  F-98

Notes to Financial Statements............................................  F-99

EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.
Independent Auditors' Report............................................. F-105

Consolidated Balance Sheets.............................................. F-106

Consolidated Statements of Operations.................................... F-107

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)................ F-108

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.................................... F-109

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............................... F-110

JUSTICELINK, INC.
Report of Independent Auditors........................................... F-123

Balance Sheets........................................................... F-124

Statements of Operations................................................. F-125

Statements of Mandatory Redeemable Convertible Stock and Other Capital... F-126

Statements of Cash Flows................................................. F-127

Notes to Financial Statements............................................ F-128

ONVIA.COM, INC.
Independent Auditors' Report............................................. F-140

Consolidated Balance Sheets.............................................. F-141

Consolidated Statements of Operations.................................... F-142

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Deficit (Equity)..... F-143

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.................................... F-144

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............................... F-145

</TABLE>


                                      F-2
<PAGE>

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<CAPTION>
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PURCHASING GROUP, INC. AND INTEGRATED SOURCING, LLC
Independent Auditors' Report............................................ F-141

Combined Balance Sheet.................................................. F-142

Combined Statement of Operations........................................ F-143

Combined Statements of Stockholders' Deficit and Members' Capital....... F-144

Combined Statement of Cash Flows........................................ F-145

Notes to Combined Financial Statements.................................. F-146

SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
Report of Independent Accountants....................................... F-150

Balance Sheet........................................................... F-151

Statement of Operations................................................. F-152

Statement of Changes in Redeemable Preferred Stock and Stockholders'
 Deficit................................................................ F-153

Statement of Cash Flows................................................. F-154

Notes to Financial Statements........................................... F-155

TRAFFIC.COM, Inc.
Report of Independent Accountants....................................... F-164

Balance Sheets.......................................................... F-165

Statements of Operations................................................ F-166

Statements of Shareholders' Deficit..................................... F-167

Statements of Cash Flows................................................ F-168

Notes to Financial Statements........................................... F-169

UNITED MESSAGING, INC.
Report of Independent Public Accountants................................ F-177

Balance Sheets.......................................................... F-178

Statements of Operations................................................ F-179

Statements of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders'
 Deficit................................................................ F-180

Statements of Cash Flows................................................ F-181

Notes to Financial Statements........................................... F-182

UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.
Report of Independent Accountants....................................... F-187

Balance Sheets.......................................................... F-188

Statements of Operations................................................ F-189

Statements of Cash Flows................................................ F-190

Statements of Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity............................ F-191

Notes to Financial Statements........................................... F-192

</TABLE>


                                      F-3
<PAGE>

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<CAPTION>
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<S>                                                                        <C>
USGIFT, INC.
Report of Independent Public Accountants.................................. F-220

Balance Sheet............................................................. F-221

Statement of Operations and Accumulated Deficit........................... F-222

Statement of Cash Flows................................................... F-223

Notes to Financial Statements............................................. F-224

VITALTONE, INC.
Independent Auditors' Report.............................................. F-229

Balance Sheet............................................................. F-230

Statement of Operations................................................... F-231

Statement of Stockholders' Equity......................................... F-232

Statement of Cash Flows................................................... F-233

Notes to Financial Statements............................................. F-234

VIVANT! CORPORATION
Report of Independent Accountants......................................... F-240

Balance Sheets............................................................ F-241

Statements of Operations.................................................. F-242

Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit).............................. F-243

Statements of Cash Flows.................................................. F-244

Notes to Financial Statements............................................. F-245

WEB YES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Independent Auditors' Report.............................................. F-254

Consolidated Balance Sheets............................................... F-255

Consolidated Statements of Operations..................................... F-256

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity........................... F-257

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows..................................... F-258

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................................ F-259

WPL LABORATORIES, INC.
Independent Auditors' Report.............................................. F-263

Balance Sheets............................................................ F-264

Statements of Income...................................................... F-265

Statements of Stockholders' Equity........................................ F-266

Statements of Cash Flows.................................................. F-267

Notes to Financial Statements............................................. F-268
</TABLE>

                                      F-4
<PAGE>

                         Report of Independent Auditors

The Board of Directors and Shareholders Internet Capital Group, Inc.:

When the transaction referred to in the last paragraph of Note 3 of the Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements has been consummated, we will be in a
position to render the following report.

                                          KPMG LLP

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Internet
Capital Group, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the
related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders' equity,
comprehensive income (loss) and cash flows for the period March 4, 1996
(inception) to December 31, 1996 and for the years ended December 31, 1997 and
1998. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We did not audit the
financial statements of certain nonsubsidiary investee companies
(ComputerJobs.com, Inc. and Syncra Software, Inc.), which Internet Capital
Group, Inc. originally acquired an interest in during 1998. The Company's
ownership interests in and advances to these nonsubsidiary investee companies
at December 31, 1998 were $8,392,155, and its equity in net income (loss) of
these nonsubsidiary investee companies was $3,876,148 for the year ended
December 31, 1998. The financial statements of these nonsubsidiary investee
companies were audited by other auditors whose reports have been furnished to
us, and our opinion, insofar as it relates to the amounts included for these
nonsubsidiary investee companies, is based solely on the reports of the other
auditors.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

In our opinion, based on our audits and the reports of the other auditors, the
consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Internet Capital Group, Inc. and
subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for the period March 4, 1996 (inception) to
December 31, 1996 and for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 7, 1999


                                      F-5
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

                          Consolidated Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   (Unaudited)
                                             December 31,
                                        ------------------------  September 30,
                                           1997         1998          1999
                                        -----------  -----------  -------------
<S>                                     <C>          <C>          <C>
Assets
Current Assets
  Cash and cash equivalents............ $ 5,967,461  $26,840,904  $186,137,151
  Short-term investments...............          --           --    22,845,079
  Accounts receivable, less allowances
   for doubtful accounts ($30,000-1997;
   $61,037-1998; $208,645-1999)........     721,381    1,842,137     8,531,879
  Prepaid expenses and other current
   assets..............................     148,313    1,119,062     7,024,086
                                        -----------  -----------  ------------
  Total current assets.................   6,837,155   29,802,103   224,538,195
  Fixed assets, net....................     544,443    1,151,268     6,169,802
  Ownership interests in and advances
   to Partner Companies................  24,045,080   59,491,940   168,690,379
  Available-for-sale securities........          --    3,251,136    19,233,805
  Intangible assets, net...............      34,195    2,476,135    22,854,350
  Deferred taxes.......................          --           --    18,845,639
  Other................................      20,143      613,393     9,895,199
                                        -----------  -----------  ------------
Total Assets........................... $31,481,016  $96,785,975  $470,227,369
                                        ===========  ===========  ============
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current Liabilities
  Current maturities of long-term
   debt................................ $   150,856  $   288,016  $    735,885
  Line of credit.......................   2,500,000    2,000,000            --
  Accounts payable.....................     696,619    1,348,293     4,478,916
  Accrued expenses.....................     388,525    1,823,407    10,336,185
  Note payable to Partner Company......          --    1,713,364            --
  Deferred revenue.....................     710,393    2,176,585       117,523
  Convertible note (Note 3)............          --           --     8,499,942
                                        -----------  -----------  ------------
  Total current liabilities............   4,446,393    9,349,665    24,168,451
  Long-term debt.......................     399,948      351,924     1,633,360
  Minority interest....................          --    6,360,008    25,908,961
  Commitments and contingencies (Note
   16)
Shareholders' Equity
  Preferred stock, $.01 par value;
   10,000,000 shares authorized........          --           --            --
  Common stock, $.001 par value;
   300,000,000 shares authorized;
   93,567,250 (1997), 132,087,250
   (1998) and 253,014,086 (1999) issued
   and outstanding.....................      93,567      132,087       253,014
  Additional paid-in capital...........  36,098,031   74,932,416   510,325,881
  Retained earnings (accumulated
   deficit)............................  (8,642,113)   5,256,815    (3,165,920)
  Unamortized deferred compensation....    (914,810)  (1,330,011)  (14,371,190)
  Notes receivable-shareholders........          --           --   (81,147,592)
  Accumulated other comprehensive
   income..............................          --    1,733,071     6,622,404
                                        -----------  -----------  ------------
  Total shareholders' equity...........  26,634,675   80,724,378   418,516,597
                                        -----------  -----------  ------------
Total Liabilities and Shareholders'
 Equity................................ $31,481,016  $96,785,975  $470,227,369
                                        ===========  ===========  ============
</TABLE>
                See notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                      F-6
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

                     Consolidated Statements of Operations

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                         March 4, 1996                                       (Unaudited)
                         (Inception) to Year Ended  December 31,   Nine Months Ended September 30,
                          December 31,  -------------------------  --------------------------------
                              1996         1997          1998           1998             1999
                         -------------- -----------  ------------  ---------------  ---------------
<S>                      <C>            <C>          <C>           <C>              <C>
Revenue.................  $   285,140   $   791,822  $  3,134,769  $     1,861,799  $    14,783,096
                          -----------   -----------  ------------  ---------------  ---------------
Operating Expenses
  Cost of revenue.......      427,470     1,767,017     4,642,528        2,898,700        7,424,594
  Selling, general and
   administrative.......    1,920,898     5,742,606    15,513,831        9,829,594       31,002,518
                          -----------   -----------  ------------  ---------------  ---------------
  Total operating
   expenses.............    2,348,368     7,509,623    20,156,359       12,728,294       38,427,112
                          -----------   -----------  ------------  ---------------  ---------------
                           (2,063,228)   (6,717,801)  (17,021,590)     (10,866,495)     (23,644,016)
Other income, net.......           --            --    30,483,177       23,514,321       47,001,191
Interest income.........      102,029       264,391     1,305,787          746,769        4,176,770
Interest expense........      (13,931)     (126,105)     (381,199)        (233,117)      (1,770,324)
                          -----------   -----------  ------------  ---------------  ---------------
Income (Loss) Before
 Income Taxes, Minority
 Interest and Equity
 Income (Loss)..........   (1,975,130)   (6,579,515)   14,386,175       13,161,478       25,763,621
Income taxes............           --            --            --               --       12,840,423
Minority interest.......      427,185      (106,411)    5,381,640        2,699,112        4,133,057
Equity income (loss)....     (514,540)      106,298    (5,868,887)      (3,969,734)     (49,141,961)
                          -----------   -----------  ------------  ---------------  ---------------
Net Income (Loss).......  $(2,062,485)  $(6,579,628) $ 13,898,928  $    11,890,856  $    (6,404,860)
                          ===========   ===========  ============  ===============  ===============
Net Income (Loss) Per
 Share
  Basic.................  $     (0.05)  $     (0.10) $       0.12  $          0.11  $          (.03)
  Diluted...............  $     (0.05)  $     (0.10) $       0.12  $          0.11  $          (.03)
Weighted Average
 Shares Outstanding
  Basic.................   40,791,548    68,197,688   112,204,578      105,627,672      185,103,758
  Diluted...............   40,791,548    68,197,688   112,298,578      105,674,672      185,103,758
Pro Forma Information
 (Unaudited) (Note 2):
Pro forma net income
 (loss)
  Pretax income (loss)..                             $ 13,898,928                   $   (19,245,283)
  Pro forma income
   taxes................                               (5,142,603)                        6,735,849
                                                     ------------                   ---------------
  Pro forma net income
   (loss)...............                             $  8,756,325                   $   (12,509,434)
                                                     ============                   ===============
Pro forma net income
 (loss) per share
  Basic.................                             $       0.08                   $         (0.07)
  Diluted...............                             $       0.08                   $         (0.07)
Pro forma weighted
 average shares
 outstanding
  Basic.................                              112,204,578                       185,103,758
  Diluted...............                              112,298,578                       185,103,758
</TABLE>

                See notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                      F-7
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

                Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           Retained                                 Accumulated
                        Common Stock        Additional     Earnings    Unamortized      Notes          Other
                    ---------------------    Paid-In     (Accumulated    Deferred    Receivable--  Comprehensive
                      Shares      Amount     Capital       Deficit)    Compensation  Shareholders     Income        Total
                    -----------  --------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------- ------------
<S>                 <C>          <C>       <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
Balance as of
 March 4, 1996....           --  $     --  $         --  $        --   $         --            --   $       --   $         --
Issuance of common
 stock, net.......   27,446,852    27,447    13,658,566           --             --            --           --     13,686,013
Issuance of common
 stock
 for ownership
 interest (Note
 10)..............   12,278,148    12,278     1,096,174           --             --            --           --      1,108,452
Issuance of
 restricted
 stock............   12,054,034    12,054     1,007,612           --     (1,019,666)           --           --             --
Amortization of
 deferred
 compensation.....           --        --            --           --        126,876            --           --        126,876
Net loss..........           --        --            --   (2,062,485)            --            --           --     (2,062,485)
                    -----------  --------  ------------  -----------   ------------  ------------   ----------   ------------
Balance as of
 December 31,
 1996.............   51,779,034    51,779    15,762,352   (2,062,485)      (892,790)           --           --     12,858,856
Issuance of common
 stock............   40,275,000    40,275    20,097,230           --             --            --           --     20,137,505
Issuance of
 restricted
 stock............    3,546,106     3,546       414,789           --       (418,335)           --           --             --
Forfeitures of
 restricted
 stock............   (2,032,890)   (2,033)     (176,340)          --        178,373            --           --             --
Amortization of
 deferred
 compensation.....           --        --            --           --        217,942            --           --        217,942
Net loss..........           --        --            --   (6,579,628)            --            --           --     (6,579,628)
                    -----------  --------  ------------  -----------   ------------  ------------   ----------   ------------
Balance as of
 December 31,
 1997.............   93,567,250    93,567    36,098,031   (8,642,113)      (914,810)           --           --     26,634,675
Issuance of common
 stock, net.......   38,520,000    38,520    38,166,099           --             --            --           --     38,204,619
Issuance of stock
 options to non-
 employees........           --        --       668,286           --       (668,286)           --           --             --
Net unrealized
 appreciation in
 available-for-
 sale securities..           --        --            --           --             --            --    1,733,071      1,733,071
Amortization of
 deferred
 compensation.....           --        --            --           --        253,085            --           --        253,085
Net income........           --        --            --   13,898,928             --            --           --     13,898,928
                    -----------  --------  ------------  -----------   ------------  ------------   ----------   ------------
Balance as of
 December 31,
 1998.............  132,087,250   132,087    74,932,416    5,256,815     (1,330,011)           --    1,733,071     80,724,378
Nine months ended
 September 30,
 1999--Unaudited
 (Note 3):
Issuance of common
 stock, net.......   70,100,000    70,100   241,046,796           --             --            --           --    241,116,896
Issuance of common
 stock and income
 tax benefit upon
 exercise of
 options..........   35,991,500    35,992    90,512,442           --             --   (81,147,592)          --      9,400,842
Issuance of common
 stock for
 ownership
 interest
 including value
 of beneficial
 conversion
 feature..........      509,270       509     3,999,549           --             --            --           --      4,000,058
Issuance of stock
 options to non-
 employees........           --        --     3,691,158           --     (3,691,158)           --           --             --
Issuance of stock
 options to
 employees below
 deemed fair value
 on date of
 grant............           --        --    12,731,085           --    (12,731,085)           --           --             --
Issuance of common
 stock and waiving
 of accrued
 interest upon
 conversion of
 convertible
 notes............   14,999,732    15,000    91,070,325           --             --            --           --     91,085,325
Net unrealized
 appreciation in
 available- for-
 sale securities..           --        --            --           --             --            --    4,889,333      4,889,333
Amortization of
 deferred
 compensation.....           --        --            --           --      3,321,021            --           --      3,321,021
Issuance of
 warrants in
 connection with
 line of credit...           --        --     1,030,000           --             --            --           --      1,030,000
LLC termination...           --        --    (8,657,936)   8,657,936             --            --           --             --
Distribution to
 former LLC
 members..........           --        --            --  (10,675,811)            --            --           --    (10,675,811)
Other.............     (673,666)     (674)      (29,954)          --         60,043            --           --         29,415
Net loss..........           --        --            --   (6,404,860)            --            --           --     (6,404,860)
                    -----------  --------  ------------  -----------   ------------  ------------   ----------   ------------
Balance as of
 September 30,
 1999
 (unaudited)......  253,014,086  $253,014  $510,325,881  $(3,165,920)  $(14,371,190) $(81,147,592)  $6,622,404   $418,516,597
                    ===========  ========  ============  ===========   ============  ============   ==========   ============
</TABLE>

                See notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                      F-8
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

             Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            (Unaudited)
                                         Year Ended December 31,  Nine Months Ended September 30,
                                         ------------------------ -------------------------------
                          March 4, 1996
                          (Inception) to
                           December 31,
                               1996         1997         1998          1998             1999
                          -------------- -----------  ----------- ---------------  ---------------
<S>                       <C>            <C>          <C>         <C>              <C>
Net Income (Loss).......   $(2,062,485)  $(6,579,628) $13,898,928 $    11,890,856  $    (6,404,860)
                           -----------   -----------  ----------- ---------------  ---------------
Other Comprehensive
 Income (Loss) Before
 Tax
 Unrealized holding
  gains in available-
  for-sale securities...            --            --    1,733,071      16,723,419       16,167,352
 Reclassification
  adjustments...........            --            --           --      (8,506,106)      (7,712,109)
Tax Related to
 Comprehensive Income
 (Loss)
 Unrealized holding
  gains in available-
  for-sale securities...            --            --           --              --       (5,658,573)
 Reclassification
  adjustments...........            --            --           --              --        2,092,663
                           -----------   -----------  ----------- ---------------  ---------------
 Net unrealized
  appreciation in
  available-for-sale
  securities............            --            --    1,733,071       8,217,313        4,889,333
                           -----------   -----------  ----------- ---------------  ---------------
Comprehensive Income
 (Loss).................   $(2,062,485)  $(6,579,628) $15,631,999     $20,108,169  $    (1,515,527)
                           ===========   ===========  =========== ===============  ===============
</TABLE>



                See notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                      F-9
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

                     Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          (Unaudited)
                                               Year Ended                 Nine Months
                                              December 31,            Ended September 30,
                                        -------------------------  ---------------------------
                         March 4, 1996
                         (Inception) to
                          December 31,
                              1996         1997          1998          1998          1999
                         -------------- -----------  ------------  ------------  -------------
<S>                      <C>            <C>          <C>           <C>           <C>
Operating Activities
Net income (loss)......   $(2,062,485)  $(6,579,628) $ 13,898,928  $ 11,890,856  $  (6,404,860)
Adjustments to
 reconcile to net cash
 used in operating
 activities:
 Other income..........            --            --   (30,483,177)  (23,514,321)   (46,973,584)
 Depreciation and
  amortization.........       481,796       446,289     1,135,269       438,769      8,103,725
 Equity (income)
  loss.................       514,540      (106,298)    5,868,887     3,969,734     49,141,961
 Minority interest.....      (427,185)      106,411    (5,381,640)   (2,699,112)    (4,133,057)
 Deferred taxes........            --            --            --            --    (13,090,907)
Changes in assets and
 liabilities, net of
 effect of
 acquisitions:
 Accounts receivable,
  net..................    (2,176,869)    1,574,374    (1,183,360)     (332,010)    (5,528,323)
 Prepaid expenses and
  other assets.........       (69,558)     (142,384)   (1,346,515)     (464,814)    (7,282,894)
 Accounts payable......        43,727       565,672       620,127     1,072,999      3,150,538
 Deferred revenue......       147,100       493,960     1,249,624       579,915        (78,702)
 Accrued expenses......       145,977       204,645     1,415,265     1,731,545      9,119,022
                          -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  -------------
   Net cash used in
    operating
    activities.........    (3,402,957)   (3,436,959)  (14,206,592)   (7,326,439)   (13,977,081)
Investing Activities
 Capital
  expenditures.........      (100,480)     (272,488)     (545,432)     (426,945)    (5,187,261)
 Proceeds from sales
  of available-for-
  sale
  securities...........            --            --    36,431,927    20,460,424      2,495,842
 Proceeds from sales
  of Partner Company
  ownership interests
  and advances to a
  shareholder..........            --            --       300,000            --      3,446,972
 Advances to Partner
  Companies............      (60,000)    (2,800,000)  (12,778,884)   (2,604,800)    (3,758,702)
 Repayment of advances
  to Partner
  Companies............            --       950,000       677,084       500,000      4,590,272
 Acquisitions of
  ownership interests
  in Partner
  Companies, net of
  cash acquired........    (6,934,129)  (14,465,874)  (35,822,393)  (21,059,795)  (123,976,262)
 Other acquisitions
  (Note 5).............            --            --    (1,858,389)   (1,858,389)    (2,103,165)
 Purchase of short-
  term investments.....            --            --            --            --    (22,845,079)
 Reduction in cash due
  to deconsolidation
  of VerticalNet.......            --            --            --            --     (5,645,895)
                          -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  -------------
   Net cash used in
    investing
    activities.........    (7,094,609)  (16,588,362)  (13,596,087)   (4,989,505) (152,983,278)
Financing Activities
 Issuance of common
  stock, net...........    13,686,013    20,137,505    38,204,619    29,546,443    241,226,510
 Long-term debt and
  capital lease
  repayments...........       (30,191)      (57,979)     (321,857)     (255,761)      (448,205)
 Proceeds from
  convertible
  subordinated notes...            --            --            --            --     90,000,000
 Line of credit
  borrowings...........     1,208,000     2,500,000     2,000,000            --             --
 Line of credit
  repayments...........    (1,106,000)       (2,000)   (2,500,000)   (2,500,000)      (280,942)
 Distribution to
  former LLC members...            --            --            --            --    (10,675,811)
 Advances to
  employees............            --            --            --            --     (8,765,483)
 Treasury stock
  purchase by
  subsidiary...........       (60,000)           --            --            --     (4,468,980)
 Issuance of stock by
  subsidiary...........        15,000       200,000    11,293,360    11,291,961     19,669,517
                          -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  -------------
   Net cash provided by
    financing
    activities.........    13,712,822    22,777,526    48,676,122    38,082,643    326,256,606
                          -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  -------------
Net Increase in Cash
 and Cash Equivalents..     3,215,256     2,752,205    20,873,443    25,766,699    159,296,247
Cash and cash
 equivalents at
 beginning of period...            --     3,215,256     5,967,461     5,967,461     26,840,904
                          -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  -------------
Cash and Cash
 Equivalents at End of
 Period................   $ 3,215,256   $ 5,967,461  $ 26,840,904  $ 31,734,160  $ 186,137,151
                          ===========   ===========  ============  ============  =============
</TABLE>

                See notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                      F-10
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

                   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

1. Significant Accounting Policies

    Description of the Company

      Internet Capital Group, Inc. (the "Company") was formed on March 4, 1996.
The Company is an Internet holding company actively engaged in business-to-
business, or B2B, e-commerce through a network of companies. The Company
defines e-commerce as conducting or facilitating business transactions over the
Internet. As of December 31, 1998, the Company owned interests in more than 20
companies engaged in e-commerce, which the Company calls its "Partner
Companies". The Company's goal is to become the premier B2B e-commerce company.
The Company's operating strategy is to integrate its Partner Companies into a
collaborative network that leverages the collective knowledge and resources of
the Company and the network.

    Basis of Presentation

      On February 2, 1999, the Company converted from a Limited Liability
Corporation ("LLC") to a corporation. All shareholder transactions have been
presented as if the conversion occurred on March 4, 1996 (inception).

    Principles of Consolidation

      During the periods ending December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 the Company
acquired equity ownership interests in VerticalNet for $1.0 million, $2.0
million and $4.0 million, respectively. The excess of cost over net assets
acquired related to the 1996 and 1997 acquisitions was $.7 million and $.8
million, respectively. The Company's carrying value in VerticalNet, including
the excess of cost over net assets acquired related to the 1996 and 1997
acquisitions, was reduced to below zero and became a liability as a result of
consolidating VerticalNet's losses after amounts attributed to Minority
Interest were exhausted. For the same reason, the 1998 acquisition did not
result in an intangible asset. In 1998, the Company made advances in the form
of convertible notes to VerticalNet of $5.0 million. Of this amount, $.8
million was repaid by VerticalNet, $2.1 million was purchased from the Company
by one of its principal shareholders, and $2.1 million was converted into
common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 1999 (unaudited). The
Company's direct and indirect voting interest in VerticalNet at December 31,
1997 and 1998 was 63% and 52%, respectively.

      The audited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the
Company, its wholly owned subsidiary, Internet Capital Group Operations, Inc.
(the "Operations Company") and its majority owned subsidiary, VerticalNet, Inc.
("VerticalNet"). The various interests that the Company acquires in its Partner
Companies are accounted for under three broad methods: consolidation, equity
method and cost method. The applicable accounting method is generally
determined based on the Company's voting interest in a Partner Company.

      Consolidation. Partner Companies in which the Company directly or
indirectly owns more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities are
generally accounted for under the consolidation method of accounting. Under
this method, a Partner Company's results of operations are reflected within the
Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations. All significant intercompany
accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Participation of other Partner
Company shareholders in the earnings or losses of a consolidated Partner
Company is reflected in the caption "Minority interest" in the Company's
Consolidated Statements of Operations. Minority interest adjusts the Company's
consolidated results of operations to reflect only the Company's share of the
earnings or losses of the consolidated Partner Company.

                                      F-11
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


      Equity Method. Partner Companies whose results are not consolidated, but
over whom the Company exercises significant influence, are accounted for under
the equity method of accounting. Whether or not the Company exercises
significant influence with respect to a Partner Company depends on an
evaluation of several factors including, among others, representation on the
Partner Company's Board of Directors and ownership level, which is generally a
20% to 50% interest in the voting securities of the Partner Company, including
voting rights associated with the Company's holdings in common, preferred and
other convertible instruments in the Partner Company. Under the equity method
of accounting, a Partner Company's results of operations are not reflected
within the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations; however, the
Company's share of the earnings or losses of the Partner Company is reflected
in the caption "Equity income (loss)" in the Consolidated Statements of
Operations.

      The amount by which the Company's carrying value exceeds its share of the
underlying net assets of Partner Companies accounted for under the
consolidation or equity method of accounting is amortized on a straight-line
basis over three years which adjusts the Company's share of the Partner
Company's earnings or losses.

      Cost Method. Partner Companies not accounted for under the consolidation
or the equity method of accounting are accounted for under the cost method of
accounting. Under this method, the Company's share of the earnings or losses of
such companies is not included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
However, cost method impairment charges are recognized in the Consolidated
Statement of Operations with the new cost basis not written-up if circumstances
suggest that the value of the Partner Company has subsequently recovered.

      The Company records its ownership interest in debt securities of Partner
Companies accounted for under the cost method at cost as it has the ability and
intent to hold these securities until maturity. The Company records its
ownership interest in equity securities of Partner Companies accounted for
under the cost method at cost, unless these securities have readily
determinable fair values based on quoted market prices, in which case these
interests would be classified as available-for-sale securities or some other
classification in accordance with SFAS No. 115. In addition to the Company's
investments in voting and non-voting equity and debt securities, it also
periodically makes advances to its Partner Companies in the form of promissory
notes which are accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 114.

      The Company continually evaluates the carrying value of its ownership
interests in and advances to each of its Partner Companies for possible
impairment based on achievement of business plan objectives and milestones, the
value of each ownership interest in the Partner Company relative to carrying
value, the financial condition and prospects of the Partner Company, and other
relevant factors. The business plan objectives and milestones the Company
considers include, among others, those related to financial performance such as
achievement of planned financial results or completion of capital raising
activities, and those that are not primarily financial in nature such as the
launching of a web site or the hiring of key employees. The fair value of the
Company's ownership interests in and advances to privately held Partner
Companies is generally determined based on the value at which independent third
parties have or have committed to invest in its Partner Companies.

    Available-for-Sale Securities

      Available-for-sale securities are reported at fair value, based on quoted
market prices, with the net unrealized gain or loss reported as a component of
accumulated other comprehensive income in shareholders' equity.

      Unrealized gains or losses related to available-for-sale securities will
be recorded net of deferred taxes subsequent to February 2, 1999, the date the
Company converted from an LLC to a C Corporation.

                                      F-12
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                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


    Accounting Estimates

      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

    Cash and Cash Equivalents

      The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with an original
maturity of 90 days or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents.
Cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 1998 are invested principally in
money market accounts.

    Financial Instruments

      Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and
accrued expenses are carried at cost which approximates fair value due to the
short-term maturity of these instruments. Long-term debt is carried at cost
which approximates fair value as the debt bears interest at rates approximating
current market rates.

    Intangibles

      Goodwill, the excess of cost over net assets of businesses acquired, is
amortized on a straight-line basis over three years. Goodwill at December 31,
1998 of $2.5 million, net of accumulated amortization of $.3 million, was
attributable to acquisitions by VerticalNet.

    Fixed Assets

      Fixed assets are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation, which is
based on the estimated useful lives of the assets (approximately three to seven
years) computed using the straight-line method.

      Equipment acquired under long-term capital lease arrangements is recorded
at amounts equal to the net present value of the future minimum lease payments
using the interest rate implicit in the lease. Amortization is provided by use
of the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related
assets.

    Revenue Recognition

      All of the Company's revenue from March 4, 1996 (inception) through
December 31, 1998 was attributable to VerticalNet.

      VerticalNet's revenue is derived principally from advertising contracts
which include the initial development of storefronts. A storefront is a Web
page posted on one of VerticalNet's trade communities that provides information
on an advertiser's products, links a visitor to the advertiser's Web site and
generates sales inquiries from interested visitors. The advertising contracts
generally do not extend beyond one year. Advertising revenue is recognized
ratably over the period of the advertising contract. Deferred revenue of
$2.2 million at December 31, 1998 represents the unearned portion of
advertising contracts for which revenue will be recognized over the remaining
period of the advertising contract.

      VerticalNet also generates revenue through providing educational courses
and selling books. Revenue from educational courses is recognized in the period
in which the course is completed and revenue from the sale of books is
recognized in the period in which the books are shipped.

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<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


      Barter transactions are recorded at the lower of estimated fair value of
goods or services received or the estimated fair value of the advertisements
given. Barter revenue is recognized when the VerticalNet advertising
impressions (VNAI) are delivered to the customer and advertising expense is
recorded when the customer advertising impressions (CAI) are received from the
customer. If the CAI are received from the customer prior to VerticalNet
delivering the VNAI, a liability is recorded, and if VerticalNet delivers the
VNAI to the customer prior to receiving the CAI, a prepaid expense is recorded.
For the period March 4, 1996 (inception) through December 31, 1997, VerticalNet
barter transactions were immaterial. For the year ended December 31, 1998,
VerticalNet recognized approximately $.6 million and $.5 million of advertising
revenues and expenses, respectively, from barter transactions. Included in
prepaid expenses and other current assets at December 31, 1998 is approximately
$.2 million relating to barter transactions.

    Concentration of Credit Risk

      VerticalNet performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers'
financial condition and generally does not require collateral on accounts
receivable. VerticalNet maintains allowances for credit losses and such losses
have been within management's expectations. No single customer accounted for
greater than 10% of total revenue during the period from March 4, 1996
(inception) to December 31, 1996 and the years ended December 31, 1997 and
1998.

    Accounting for Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

      In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards Board No.
121, the Company records an impairment loss on long-lived assets used in
operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash
flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets'
carrying amount.

    Deferred Offering Costs

      As of December 31, 1998, specific incremental costs directly attributable
to a planned initial public offering (IPO) of VerticalNet shares have been
deferred. These deferred costs, totaling $.5 million, are included in non-
current other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. These costs were
charged against VerticalNet's additional paid-in-capital in connection with the
consummation of VerticalNet's IPO in February 1999.

    Stock Based Compensation

      The Company has adopted SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock Based
Compensation." As permitted by SFAS No. 123. the Company measures compensation
cost in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB) No. 25,
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" and related interpretations.
Accordingly, no accounting recognition is given to stock options issued to
employees that are granted at fair market value until they are exercised. Stock
options issued to non-employees are recorded at fair value at the date of
grant. Upon exercise, net proceeds, including tax benefits realized, are
credited to equity. Therefore, the adoption of SFAS No. 123 was not material to
the Company's financial condition or results of operations; however, the pro
forma impact on income (loss) per share has been disclosed in the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements as required by SFAS No. 123 (Note 9).

    Comprehensive Income

      In 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard
No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" (SFAS 130), which requires companies
to report and display comprehensive income and its components in financial
statements. Comprehensive income is the change in equity of a business

                                      F-14
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                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances
from non-owner sources. Excluding net income, the Company's source of
comprehensive income is from net unrealized appreciation on its available-for-
sale securities. Reclassification adjustments result from the recognition in
net income of gains or losses that were included in comprehensive income in
prior periods.

    Segment Information

      At December 31, 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and
Related Information" (SFAS 131) which requires companies to present financial
and descriptive segment information (Note 11).

    Income Taxes

      Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method
whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated
future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial
statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their
respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using
enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the temporary differences are
expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and
liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that
includes the enactment date.

      From the Company's inception in March 1996 to February 1999, the Company
was not subject to federal and state income taxes. The Company has no net
operating loss carry forwards at December 31, 1998 (Note 2).

    Net Income Per Share

      Net income per share (EPS) is computed using the weighted average number
of common shares outstanding during each year. Dilutive EPS includes common
stock equivalents (unless anti-dilutive) which would arise from the exercise of
stock options and conversion of other convertible securities and is adjusted,
if applicable, for the effect on net income (loss) of such transactions.

      Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 98, common stock and
convertible preferred stock issued for nominal consideration, prior to the
anticipated effective date of an IPO, are required to be included in the
calculation of basic and diluted net income per share as if they were
outstanding for all periods presented. To date, the Company has not had any
issuances or grants for nominal consideration.

    Gain or Loss on Issuances of Stock By Partner Companies

      Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 84, at the time a Partner
Company accounted for under the consolidation or equity method of accounting
sells its common stock at a price different from the Partner Company's book
value per share, the Company's share of the Partner Company's net equity
changes. If at that time, the Partner Company is not a newly-formed, non-
operating entity, nor a research and development, start-up or development stage
company, nor is there question as to the Company's ability to continue in
existence, the Company records the change in its share of the Partner Company's
net equity as a gain or loss in its Consolidated Statements of Operations (Note
17).

    Recent Accounting Pronouncements

      The Company does not expect the adoption of recently issued accounting
pronouncements to have a significant impact on the Company's results of
operations, financial position or cash flows.

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                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


2. Pro Forma Information (Unaudited)

      On February 2, 1999, the Company converted from an LLC to a C
corporation. The Company became subject to corporate federal and state income
taxes concurrent with the conversion to a C corporation. The accompanying
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 1998 and
nine months ended September 30, 1999 include pro forma information with respect
to income taxes, net income and net income per share assuming the Company had
been taxed as a C Corporation since January 1, 1998. The unaudited pro forma
information provided does not necessarily reflect the income taxes, net income
and net income per share that would have occurred had the Company been taxed as
a C corporation since January 1, 1998.

    Pro Forma Income Taxes

      The Company's 1998 pro forma effective tax rate of 37% differed from the
federal statutory rate of 35% principally due to non-deductible permanent
differences.

      Based upon the cumulative temporary differences (primarily relating to
the difference between the book and tax carrying value of its Partner
Companies), the Company would have recognized a pro forma net deferred federal
and state tax asset of $8.2 million at December 31, 1998. In the opinion of
management, it is more likely than not that such asset would be realized and
accordingly, a valuation allowance was not considered necessary in calculating
this pro forma amount.

      Pro forma basic and diluted net income per share for the year ended
December 31, 1998 of $0.08 was calculated based on pro forma net income of
$8,756,325 and basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding of
112,204,578 and 112,298,578, respectively. The difference between basic and
diluted weighted average shares outstanding of 94,000 was due to the dilutive
effect of stock options.

      Pro forma basic and diluted net loss per share for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999 of ($0.03) was calculated based on pro forma net loss of
$12,509,434 and basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding of
185,103,758.

3. Interim Financial Information (Unaudited)

      The interim financial statements of the Company for the nine months ended
September 30, 1998 and 1999, included herein, have been prepared by the
Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC.
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 the rules and regulations relating
to interim financial statements.

      In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim
financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal
recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the results of the Company's
operations and its cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and
1999. The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements are not
necessarily indicative of full year results.

      The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for the nine
months ended September 30, 1999 include the accounts of the Company, its wholly
owned subsidiary, Internet Capital Group Operations, Inc. and its majority
owned subsidiaries, AgProducerNetwork, Inc. ("AgProducer"), Breakaway
Solutions, Inc. ("Breakaway Solutions"), EmployeeLife.com and iParts. In 1999,
the Company acquired a controlling majority interest in Breakaway Solutions for
$17.2 million and in AgProducer, EmployeeLife.com and iParts ("Other Majority
Owned Subsidiaries") for $8.8 million in the aggregate. Breakaway Solutions'
operating activities

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                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

have historically consisted primarily of implementation of customer relational
management systems and custom integration to other related applications. In
1999, Breakaway Solutions has expanded to provide service offerings in custom
web development and application hosting both through internal expansion and
acquisitions. Breakaway Solutions' revenue is generally recognized upon
performance of services. The Other Majority Owned Subsidiaries are development
stage companies that have generated negligible revenue since their inception.
In connection with the acquisition of its ownership interest in Breakaway
Solutions and the Other Majority Owned Subsidiaries, the Company recorded the
excess of cost over net assets acquired of $9.1 million and $2.5 million,
respectively, as goodwill which is being amortized over three years. During the
nine months ended September 30, 1999, Breakaway Solutions acquired all of the
outstanding stock of Applica Corporation (Applica), WPL Laboratories, Inc.
(WPL) and WebYes, Inc. (WebYes). These acquisitions were accounted for under
the purchase method of accounting. The Applica, WPL and WebYes acquisitions had
a total purchase price of $15.2 million and resulted in total intangible assets
of $13.5 million which will be amortized over five years. Of the Company's
consolidated intangible assets at September 30, 1999 of $22.9 million, net of
$3.7 million of accumulated amortization, $9.1 million was attributable to the
Company's acquisition of Breakaway Solutions and the Other Majority Owned
Subsidiaries, and $13.8 million was attributable to Breakaway Solutions'
acquisitions of Applica, WPL and WebYes. Breakaway Solutions had revenue of
$7.5 million and $14.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and
1999, respectively.

      The consolidated financial statements through December 31, 1998,
including the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for the nine
months ended September 30, 1998, reflect VerticalNet accounted for on the
consolidation method of accounting. The unaudited interim consolidated
financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 reflect
VerticalNet accounted for on the equity method of accounting due to the
decrease in the Company's ownership below 50%.

      The Company's carrying value and cost basis of Partner Companies
accounted for under the equity method of accounting at September 30, 1999 was
$120.0 million and $175.5 million, respectively. The Company's carrying value
and cost basis of Partner Companies accounted for under the cost method of
accounting at September 30, 1999 was $48.7 million and $56.1 million,
respectively.

      At September 30, 1999, the Company's carrying value in its Partner
Companies accounted for under the equity method of accounting exceeded its
share of the underlying equity in the net assets of such companies by $65.9
million.

      The Company's Partner Companies accounted for under the equity method of
accounting had total revenues of $15.5 million and $73.4 million and total net
loss of $7.1 million and $123.7 million during the nine months ended September
30, 1998 and 1999, respectively.

      Basic and diluted net income per share for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999 of $(.03) was calculated based on net loss of $6,404,860 and
basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding of 185,103,758. Basic and
diluted net income per share and weighted average shares outstanding for the
nine months ended September 30, 1999 were the same due to the Company's net
loss.

      On February 2, 1999, the Company converted from an LLC to a corporation.
The Company's accumulated deficit of $8,657,936 at that date was reclassed to
additional paid-in capital.

      The Company's effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30,
1999 of (67%) differed from the federal statutory rate of 35% principally due
to the impact of changing its tax status from an LLC to a corporation on
February 2, 1999 and non-deductible permanent differences. On February 2, 1999,
the Company recorded a deferred tax benefit and related deferred tax asset of
$7.7 million which primarily represented the excess of tax basis over book
basis of its ownership interests in and advances to Partner Companies. For the
period from February 2, 1999 through September 30, 1999 the Company recorded an
additional tax benefit of

                                      F-17
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                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

$5.1 million related to the Company's consolidated results for that period,
including $15.6 million of tax expense related to the Company's non-operating
gains related to VerticalNet's common stock issuance.

      The Company's net deferred tax asset of $18.8 million at September 30,
1999 consists of a deferred tax asset of $25.6 million relating to the
difference between the book and tax carrying values of its Partner Companies
and the tax effect of stock option compensation and a deferred tax liability of
$6.8 million relating to the tax effect of stock option compensation and the
tax effect of net unrealized appreciation in available-for-sale securities.

      In April 1999, the Company entered into a $50 million revolving bank
credit facility (Note 7). The Company borrowed $25 million under the facility
during May 1999 which was repaid with the proceeds from the issuance of its
convertible notes (Note 17). As of September 30, 1999, borrowing availability
under the facility was $50 million, of which none was outstanding.

      During the nine months ended September 30, 1999, the Company utilized
$145.9 million in cash to acquire interests in and make advances to new and
existing Partner Companies, including $13.2 million contributed to Breakaway
Solutions, $4.0 million used to purchase Breakaway Solutions shares directly
from Breakaway Solutions shareholders, $8.8 million in the aggregate to acquire
the Company's ownership interests in the Other Majority Owned Subsidiaries, and
$93.1 million utilized to acquire interests in Partner Companies accounted for
under the equity method of accounting.

      During the nine months ended September 30, 1999 the Company acquired an
interest in a new Partner Company from shareholders of the Partner Company who
have an option, exercisable at any time through August 2000, of electing to
receive cash of $11.3 million or 2,083,333 shares of the Company's common
stock. As of September 30, 1999, $8.5 million remains outstanding as $2.8
million of the obligation has been converted into 509,270 shares of the
Company's common stock.

      In April through September 1999 the Company's Board of Directors
authorized the acceptance of full recourse promissory notes totaling $81.1
million from its employees and a director as consideration for exercising all
or a portion of their vested and unvested stock options. (A total of 35,991,500
shares of common stock were issued). The $81.1 million notes receivable from
these shareholders is recorded as a reduction of Shareholders' Equity at
September 30, 1999 to offset the increase in Additional Paid-In-Capital as a
result of the common stock issuance. The Company has the right, but not the
obligation, to repurchase unvested shares under certain circumstances. The
exercise of unvested options by the employees and director and the acceptance
of promissory notes by the Company was in accordance with the terms of the
Company's equity compensation plans and related option agreements. The
Company's Board of Directors also approved loaning employees the funds, under
the terms of full recourse promissory notes, to pay the income taxes that
become due in connection with the option exercises. These loans have totaled
$8.1 million to date and are classified as Other Assets.

      From inception through September 30, 1999, the Company recorded aggregate
unearned compensation expense of $18.3 million, net of approximately $3.9
million in accumulated amortization at September 30, 1999, in connection with
the grant of stock options to non-employees and the grant of employee stock
options with exercise prices less than the deemed fair value on the respective
dates of grant.

      In August 1999, the Company completed its initial public offering ("IPO")
of 30,620,000 shares of its common stock at $6.00 per share. Concurrently, the
Company completed a private placement of 7,500,000 shares of its common stock
at the $6.00 IPO price. Upon consummation of the IPO, the $90 million of
Convertible Subordinated Notes discussed in Note 17 converted into 14,999,732
shares of the Company's

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                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

common stock. Warrants to acquire 3,000,000 shares of common stock at an
exercise price of $6.00 per share were issued with such notes and remain
outstanding at September 30, 1999.

      In October 1999, Breakaway Solutions completed its initial public
offering raising approximately $45 million. As a result of this, the Company's
ownership interest in Breakaway Solutions was reduced to below 50% and will be
accounted for under the equity method beginning in October 1999.

      In November 1999, the Company acquired an ownership interest that will be
accounted for under the equity method in eMerge Interactive Inc. for a
combination of cash of $27 million and a non interest bearing note of $23
million. The note has a one year maturity, of which $5 million may be payable
earlier under certain circumstances.

      On November 15, 1999, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the
filing of a registration statement in connection with a public offering of
common stock and convertible subordinated notes of the Company. On the same
date, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a two for one stock split of
all shares of common stock outstanding on the twelfth calendar day after the
date that the Company files the registration statement. All of the information
in these financial statements has been retroactively restated to give effect to
the split as if it had occurred on March 4, 1996 (inception).

4. Ownership Interests in and Advances to Partner Companies

      The following summarizes the Company's ownership interests in and
advances to Partner Companies accounted for under the equity method or cost
method of accounting. The ownership interests are classified according to
applicable accounting methods at December 31, 1997 and 1998. Cost basis
represents the Company's original acquisition cost less any impairment charges
in such companies.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               December 31, 1997          December 31, 1998
                           -------------------------- --------------------------
                           Carrying Value Cost Basis  Carrying Value Cost Basis
                           -------------- ----------- -------------- -----------
<S>                        <C>            <C>         <C>            <C>
Equity Method.............  $ 1,200,210   $ 1,608,452  $21,311,324   $27,588,451
Cost Method...............   22,844,870    22,844,870   38,180,616    38,180,616
                            -----------                -----------
                            $24,045,080                $59,491,940
                            ===========                ===========
</TABLE>

      At December 31, 1998 the Company's carrying value in its Partner
Companies accounted for under the equity method exceeded its share of the
underlying equity in the net assets of such companies by $12.7 million. This
excess relates to ownership interests acquired in 1998 and is being amortized
over a three year period. Amortization expense of $.4 million is included in
"Equity income (loss)" in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of
Operations for the year ended December 31, 1998.

      Of the $5.9 million of equity loss recorded by the Company in 1998,
approximately $4.3 million was attributable to Syncra Software, Inc.

      As of December 31, 1998, the Company had $5.2 million in advances to
Partner Companies which mature on various dates through November 25, 1999 and
bear interest at fixed rates between 7% and 10%.


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                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

      The following summarized financial information for Partner Companies
accounted for under the equity method of accounting at December 31, 1997 and
1998 has been compiled from the financial statements of the respective Partner
Companies:

Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             December 31,
                                                        -----------------------
                                                           1997        1998
                                                        ----------- -----------
<S>                                                     <C>         <C>
Current assets......................................... $ 7,042,767 $33,645,121
Non-current assets.....................................   3,876,167   7,147,665
                                                        ----------- -----------
    Total assets.......................................  10,918,934  40,792,786
                                                        ----------- -----------
Current liabilities....................................   5,406,510  11,712,289
Non-current liabilities................................   1,203,524     758,840
Shareholders' equity...................................   4,308,900  28,321,657
                                                        ----------- -----------
    Total liabilities and shareholders' equity......... $10,918,934 $40,792,786
                                                        =========== ===========
</TABLE>

Results of Operations

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       Year Ended December 31,
                                                       ------------------------
                                        March 4, 1996
                                        (Inception) to
                                         December 31,
                                             1996         1997         1998
                                        -------------- ----------- ------------
<S>                                     <C>            <C>         <C>
Revenue................................  $ 9,365,872   $18,911,691 $ 21,495,832
Net income (loss)......................  $(1,369,774)  $   255,280 $(14,969,192)
</TABLE>

5. Other Acquisitions

      In 1998, VerticalNet acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of
Boulder Interactive Technology Services Company (BITC) for $1.9 million in cash
and all of the outstanding capital stock of Informatrix Worldwide, Inc.
(Informatrix) for 99,784 shares of VerticalNet's common stock valued at $.2
million. These acquisitions were accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net
assets acquired of approximately $2.8 million was recorded as goodwill and is
being amortized over three years. Accumulated amortization relating to this
goodwill totaled $.3 million at December 31, 1998.

      The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the
combined results of operations as if VerticalNet had owned BITC and Informatrix
since January 1, 1997 and October 15, 1997 (inception), respectively, after
giving effect to certain adjustments including goodwill and income taxes. The
unaudited pro forma financial information does not necessarily reflect the
results of operations that would have occurred had the Company, VerticalNet,
BITC and Informatrix constituted a single entity during such periods.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            (Unaudited)
                                                      Year Ended December 31,
                                                      ------------------------
                                                         1997         1998
                                                      -----------  -----------
<S>                                                   <C>          <C>
Revenue.............................................. $ 1,118,030  $ 3,606,027
Pro forma net income (loss).......................... $(7,590,016) $13,166,449
Pro forma net income (loss) per share................ $      (.11) $      (.12)
</TABLE>

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                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


6. Fixed Assets

      Fixed assets consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              December 31,
                                                           --------------------
                                                             1997       1998
                                                           --------  ----------
<S>                                                        <C>       <C>
Computer equipment and software........................... $681,656  $1,564,297
Office equipment and furniture............................  148,430     271,809
Trade show equipment......................................   34,079      40,587
Leasehold improvements....................................   29,402      45,864
                                                           --------  ----------
                                                            893,567   1,922,557
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization........... (349,124)   (771,289)
                                                           --------  ----------
                                                           $544,443  $1,151,268
                                                           ========  ==========
</TABLE>

7. Debt

    Revolving Credit Facilities

      In March 1998, the Company entered into an unsecured $3 million revolving
credit facility. Borrowings under this facility accrued interest at a premium
to prime ranging from .75% to 1.5%. The Company borrowed up to $2 million under
this facility during 1998. No amounts were outstanding at December 31, 1998 and
the facility expired in March 1999.

      In April 1999, the Company entered into a $50 million revolving bank
credit facility. In connection with the facility, the Company issued 400,000
warrants exercisable for seven years at $5 per share which were valued at time
of issuance at $1.0 million. The facility matures in April 2000, is subject to
a .25% unused commitment fee, bears interest, at the Company's option, at prime
and/or LIBOR plus 2.5%, and is secured by substantially all of the Company's
assets (including the Company's holdings in VerticalNet). Borrowing
availability under the facility is based on the fair market value of the
Company's holdings of publicly traded Partner Companies (only VerticalNet as of
May 7, 1999) and the value, as defined in the facility, of the Company's
private Partner Companies. Based on the provisions of the borrowing base,
borrowing availability at April 30, 1999 was $32.6 million, of which none was
outstanding. As of May 7, 1999, the Company had borrowed $13 million under the
facility.

      VerticalNet had a line of credit with a bank in the amount of $2.5
million at December 31, 1997. Borrowings under the facility were collateralized
by a security interest in all assets of VerticalNet and required VerticalNet to
meet specified financial ratios. As of December 31, 1997, VerticalNet was in
technical default, as it did not meet the specified financial ratios, but the
bank waived these violations. The facility accrued interest at prime plus 1.5%
(10% at December 31, 1997). The weighted average interest rate for borrowings
under this facility was 10% for the year ended December 31, 1997.

      As of June 1998, VerticalNet modified the agreement, reducing its line of
credit with the bank to $.5 million. On November 25, 1998, the agreement was
additionally amended allowing the Company to execute a $2.0 million note with
the bank. The note accrues interest at prime plus 1.5% and matures at the
earlier of March 31, 1999 or the completion of VerticalNet's next financing. In
connection with the loan, VerticalNet issued warrants to purchase 20,513 shares
of VerticalNet's common stock at an exercise price of $16 per share with an
estimated fair value of $.1 million. As of December 31, 1998, the outstanding
balance for borrowings under this facility was $2 million and the weighted
average interest rate for the year ended December 31, 1998 was 10%. Upon the
completion of VerticalNet's IPO in February 1999, VerticalNet repaid $2 million
and the line of credit with the bank was reduced to $.5 million.

                                      F-21
<PAGE>

                         INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


    Long-Term Debt

      All of the Company's long-term debt is attributable to VerticalNet and
consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               December 31,
                                                             ------------------
                                                               1997      1998
                                                             --------  --------
<S>                                                          <C>       <C>
Term notes with related parties............................. $100,000  $     --
Term bank notes.............................................   32,852        --
Capital leases..............................................  417,952   639,940
                                                             --------  --------
                                                              550,804   639,940
Less: current portion....................................... (150,856) (288,016)
                                                             --------  --------
Long-term debt.............................................. $399,948  $351,924
                                                             ========  ========
</TABLE>

      VerticalNet had three unsecured term notes due to shareholders with an
interest rate of 7%. The notes were to mature on February 2001. One of the
holders of these notes is a Board member of the Company. These notes were
repaid in May 1998.

      VerticalNet had a term loan with another bank with an interest rate at
prime plus 2.75% (11.25% at December 31, 1997) which was payable in 36 monthly
installments. This note was repaid in May 1998.

      VerticalNet has several capital leases on its equipment with lease terms
ranging from three to five years. The interest rates implicit in the leases
are 8% to 20%. At December 31, 1997 and 1998, the book value of assets held
under capital leases was approximately $.3 million and $.5 million,
respectively, and the aggregate remaining minimum lease payments at December
31, 1998 were approximately $.7 million including interest of approximately
$.1 million.

      At December 31, 1998, long-term debt is scheduled to mature as follows:

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                               <C>
      1999............................................................. $288,016
      2000.............................................................  230,338
      2001.............................................................   95,718
      2002.............................................................   19,810
      2003.............................................................    6,058
                                                                        --------
      Total............................................................ $639,940
                                                                        ========
</TABLE>

8. Accrued Expenses

      Accrued expenses consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               December 31,
                                                            -------------------
                                                              1997      1998
                                                            -------- ----------
<S>                                                         <C>      <C>
Accrued compensation and benefits.......................... $ 90,833 $  454,230
Accrued marketing costs....................................       --    446,334
Other......................................................  297,692    922,843
                                                            -------- ----------
                                                            $388,525 $1,823,407
                                                            ======== ==========
</TABLE>

                                     F-22
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


9. Shareholders' Equity

      The Company's authorized capital stock consists of 130,000,000 shares of
common stock, par value $.001 per share. The holders of common stock are
entitled to one vote per share and are entitled to dividends as declared.

      Dividends may be restricted by the inability to liquidate ownership
interests in Partner Companies to fund cash dividends and may be subject to the
preferential rights of the holders of the Company's preferred stock, if any.

      The Company may establish one or more classes or series of preferred
stock. The holders of the preferred stock may be entitled to preferences over
common stock or shareholders with respect to dividends, liquidation,
dissolution, or winding up of the Company, as established by the Company's
Board of Directors. No preferred stock is authorized at December 31, 1998.

      Certain shareholders were granted registration rights which become
effective after completion of a public offering.

      Shareholders' equity contributions are recorded when received. The
Company issued 31,980,000 shares of common stock for net proceeds of $32
million in 1999. These shares had been subscribed for at December 31, 1998.

    Restricted Stock

      During 1996 and 1997, 12,054,034 and 1,513,216 shares of restricted
common stock ("restricted stock") were granted, net of forfeitures, to
employees, consultants and advisors at no cost as performance incentives. The
restricted stock vests in equal annual installments over a five year period.

      At December 31, 1997 and 1998, the 13,567,250 shares of restricted stock
had been granted at a weighted average fair value of $0.10 per share or an
aggregate of $1.3 million based on independent valuations of the shares. These
independent valuations took into account certain factors, primarily the
restrictions on the ability of restricted shareholders to receive distributions
of dividends or profits and the uncertainty of realization of any return from
these shares. The $1.3 million of deferred compensation is classified as a
reduction of shareholders' equity and is being amortized over the five-year
vesting period. Compensation expense related to the restricted stock totaling
$.1 million, $.2 million and $.3 million was recorded in 1996, 1997 and 1998,
respectively.

    Stock Option Plans

      Incentive or non-qualified stock options may be granted to Company
employees, directors and consultants under several stock option plans
("Plans"). Generally, the options vest over a four to five year period and
expire eight to ten years after the date of grant. At December 31, 1998, the
Company reserved 20,940,000 shares of common stock for possible future issuance
under the Plans. VerticalNet and most Partner Companies also maintain their own
stock option plans.

                                      F-23
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


      The following table summarizes the activity of the Company's stock option
plans:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     Weighted
                                                                     Average
                                                        Shares    Exercise Price
                                                      ----------  --------------
<S>                                                   <C>         <C>
Outstanding at January 1, 1997.......................         --      $   --
Options granted......................................    188,000        0.50
Options canceled/forfeited...........................         --          --
                                                      ----------
Outstanding at December 31, 1997.....................    188,000        0.50
Options granted...................................... 12,094,000        1.00
Options canceled/forfeited...........................    (94,000)      (0.50)
                                                      ----------
Outstanding at December 31, 1998..................... 12,188,000      $ 1.00
                                                      ==========
</TABLE>

      No options were issued by the Company in 1996. At December 31, 1997 there
were no options exercisable under the Plans. At December 31, 1998 there were
11,750 options exercisable at $1.00 per share under the Plans.

      The following table summarizes information about stock options
outstanding:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             Weighted Average
                                     Number Outstanding at Remaining Contractual
              Exercise Price           December 31, 1998      Life (in Years)
              --------------         --------------------- ---------------------
      <S>                            <C>                   <C>
      $0.50.........................          94,000                  7
      $1.00.........................      12,094,000                 10
</TABLE>

      Included in the 1998 option grants are 994,000 stock options to non-
employees. The fair value of these options of $.7 million was recorded as
deferred compensation in 1998 and is being amortized over the five year vesting
period. The fair value of these options was determined using the Black-Scholes
method assuming a volatility of 80%, a dividend yield of 0%, an average
expected option life of 5 years, and a risk-free interest rate of 5.2%.

      The Company applies APB 25 and related interpretations in accounting for
its stock option plans. Had compensation cost been recognized pursuant to SFAS
123, the Company's net income (loss) would have been as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       Year Ended December 31,
                                                       ------------------------
                                                          1997         1998
                                                       -----------  -----------
<S>                                                    <C>          <C>
Net income (loss)
  As reported......................................... $(6,579,628) $13,898,928
  SFAS 123 pro forma.................................. $(6,648,952) $13,436,582
Net income (loss) per share
  As reported......................................... $      (.10) $       .12
  SFAS 123 pro forma.................................. $      (.10) $       .12
</TABLE>

      The per share weighted-average fair value of options issued by the
Company during 1997 and 1998 was approximately $0.11 and $0.22, respectively.

                                      F-24
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


      The following assumptions were used to determine the fair value of stock
options granted to employees by the Company, its subsidiaries, and Partner
Companies accounted for under the equity method using the minimum value option-
price model:

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                               <C>
      Dividend yield...................................................       0%
      Average expected option life..................................... 5 years
      Risk-free interest rate..........................................     5.2%
</TABLE>

      In 1999 through May 7, 1999, the Company granted 7,169,000 options to
employees and non-employees at exercise prices ranging from $1.00 to $2.44.

10. Related Parties

      The Company provides strategic and operational support to its Partner
Companies in the normal course of its business. These services are generally
provided by the Company's employees, members of its Advisory Board and Board of
Directors and outside consultants. The costs related to employees are paid by
the Company and are reflected by the Company in general and administrative
expenses of the General ICG Operations segment. Members of the Company's
Advisory Board and Board of Directors are generally compensated with stock
options in the Company which are accounted for in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 with any expense related to these
options included in general and administrative expenses of the General ICG
Operations segment. The costs of outside consultants are generally paid
directly by the Partner Company.

      A principal shareholder satisfied a portion of its initial 1996 funding
commitment by contributing its interests valued at $6.1 million in the
securities of a Partner Company. As this shareholder controlled the Company at
the time of the transfer, the shareholder's cost basis in the shares of the
Partner Company ($1.1 million), together with a $.5 million equity contribution
made by the Company, comprise the Company's cost basis in the Partner Company.

      The Company entered into various cost sharing arrangements with the same
principal shareholder during 1996, 1997, and 1998, whereby the Company
reimbursed, under fair market terms, this shareholder for certain operational
expenses. The amounts incurred for such items were $.1 million, $.1 million and
$.2 million in 1996, 1997, and 1998, respectively.

      The Company loaned an officer $.1 million during 1998, evidenced by a
term note with an interest rate of prime plus 1% (8.75% at December 31, 1998)
to purchase a portion of the Company's interest in a Partner Company at the
Company's cost. This note was repaid in January 1999 and is included in other
current assets in the December 31, 1998 Consolidated Balance Sheets.

      In September 1998 the Company entered into a $.2 million one-year
consulting contract with a Partner Company.

      The Company shares certain acquisition rights with certain of its
principal shareholders whereby these shareholders have the ability to purchase
a portion of the Company's interest in certain Partner Companies. During 1998
and 1999, one shareholder exercised this right and acquired a portion of the
Company's interest in or advances to three Partner Companies for cash of $3.0
million and assumption of $.4 million of a payable to a Partner Company. At the
time of the transactions, there was no difference between the consideration
received and the Company's cost basis of the ownership interest or advance
sold. The agreement under which these rights are exercisable will terminate
automatically upon an initial public offering.

                                      F-25
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


      Certain executives of the Company and its Partner Companies have the
option to purchase a portion of the Company's ownership interest in various
Partner Companies at the Company's cost.

11. Segment Information

      In 1998, the Company adopted SFAS 131, which requires the reporting of
segment information using the "management approach" versus the "industry
approach" previously required. The Company's reportable segments consist of
Partner Company Operations and General ICG Operations. Partner Company
Operations includes the effect of consolidating VerticalNet for the periods
ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 and the nine months ended September 30,
1998, (unaudited), and AgProducer, Breakaway Solutions, EmployeeLife.com and
iParts for the period from acquisition in 1999 through September 30, 1999,
(unaudited), and recording the Company's share of earnings and losses of
Partner Companies accounted for under the equity method. VerticalNet's
operations include creating and operating industry-specific trade communities
on the Internet. Breakaway Solutions' operations include implementation of
various computer applications. AgProducer, EmployeeLife.com and iParts are
development stage companies that have generated negligible revenue since their
inception. Partner Companies accounted for under the equity method of
accounting operate in various Internet-related businesses. General ICG
Operations represents the expenses of providing strategic and operational
support to the Internet-related Partner Companies, as well as the related
administrative costs related to such expenses. General ICG Operations also
includes the effect of transactions and other events incidental to the
Company's general operations and the Company's ownership interests in and
advances to Partner Companies. The Company's and Partner Companies' operations
were principally in the United States of America during 1996, 1997, 1998 and
1999, (unaudited).

                                      F-26
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)



      The following summarizes information related to the Company's segments.
All significant intersegment activity has been eliminated. Assets are owned or
allocated assets used by each operating segment.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                         March 4, 1996                                  (Unaudited)
                          (Inception)                                Nine Months Ended
                            Through    Year Ended December 31,         September 30,
                         December 31,  -------------------------  -------------------------
                             1996         1997          1998         1998          1999
                         ------------- -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
<S>                      <C>           <C>          <C>           <C>          <C>
Partner Company
 Operations
Revenue.................  $   285,140  $   791,822  $  3,134,769  $ 1,861,799  $ 14,783,096
                          -----------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
Operating expenses
 Cost of revenue........      427,470    1,767,017     4,642,528    2,898,700     7,424,594
 Selling, general and
  administrative........      560,077    3,688,488    12,001,245    7,312,682    18,267,184
                          -----------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
 Total operating
  expenses..............      987,547    5,455,505    16,643,773   10,211,382    25,691,778
                          -----------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
                             (702,407)  (4,663,683)  (13,509,004)  (8,349,583)  (10,908,682)
 Other income (expense),
  net...................          --           --            --           --         27,607
 Interest income........        7,491       10,999       212,130      164,535        85,946
 Interest expense.......      (13,931)    (126,105)     (297,401)    (149,369)      (53,969)
                          -----------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
 Income (loss) before
  income taxes, minority
  interest and equity
  income (loss).........     (708,847)  (4,778,789)  (13,594,275)  (8,334,417)  (10,849,098)
 Income taxes...........          --           --            --           --            --
 Minority interest......      427,185     (106,411)    5,381,640    2,699,112     4,133,057
 Equity income (loss)...     (514,540)     106,298    (5,868,887)  (3,969,734)  (49,141,961)
                          -----------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
Loss from Partner
 Company Operations.....  $  (796,202) $(4,778,902) $(14,081,522) $(9,605,039) $(55,858,002)
                          ===========  ===========  ============  ===========  ============
General ICG Operations
 General and
  administrative........  $ 1,360,821  $ 2,054,118  $  3,512,586  $ 2,516,912  $ 12,735,334
                          -----------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
 Other income, net......          --           --     30,483,177   23,514,321    46,973,584
 Interest income, net...       94,538      253,392     1,009,859      498,486     2,374,469
                          -----------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
 Income (loss) from
  General ICG Operations
  before income taxes...   (1,266,283)  (1,800,726)   27,980,450   21,495,895    36,612,719
 Income taxes...........          --           --            --           --     12,840,423
                          -----------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
 Income (loss) from
  General ICG
  Operations............  $(1,266,283) $(1,800,726) $ 27,980,450  $21,495,895  $ 49,453,142
                          ===========  ===========  ============  ===========  ============
</TABLE>

                                      F-27
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                December 31,       (Unaudited)
                                           -----------------------  September
                                              1997        1998       30, 1999
                                           ----------- ----------- ------------
<S>                                        <C>         <C>         <C>
Assets
Partner Company Operations
  Carrying value of equity method Partner
   Companies.............................. $ 1,200,210 $21,311,324 $120,034,751
  Other...................................   2,104,087  12,342,975   57,608,628
                                           ----------- ----------- ------------
                                             3,304,297  33,654,299  177,643,379
General ICG Operations
  Cash and cash equivalents...............   5,212,745  21,178,055  173,658,018
  Carrying value of cost method Partner
   Companies..............................  22,844,870  38,180,616   48,655,628
  Other...................................     119,104   3,773,005   70,270,344
                                           ----------- ----------- ------------
                                            28,176,719  63,131,676  292,583,990
                                           ----------- ----------- ------------
                                           $31,481,016 $96,785,975 $470,227,369
                                           =========== =========== ============
</TABLE>
12. Parent Company Financial Information

      The Company's consolidated financial statements reflect VerticalNet
accounted for under the consolidation method of accounting from the Company's
inception in March 1996 through December 31, 1998 (audited) and under the
equity method of accounting for the nine months ended September 30, 1999
(unaudited). The Company's consolidated financial statements for the nine
months ended September 30, 1999 reflect AgProducer, Breakaway Solutions,
EmployeeLife.com and iParts ("1999 Consolidated Companies") accounted for under
the consolidation method of accounting (unaudited).

      Parent company financial information is provided to present the financial
position and results of operations of the Company as if VerticalNet and the
1999 Consolidated Companies were accounted for under the equity method of
accounting for all periods presented during which the Company owned its
ownership interest in each company. The Company's share of VerticalNet's and
the 1999 Consolidated Companies' losses is included in "Equity income (loss)"
in the Parent Company Statements of Operations for all periods presented based
on the Company's ownership percentage in each period. The losses recorded in
excess of carrying value of VerticalNet at December 31, 1997 and 1998 are
included in "Non-current liabilities" and the carrying value of VerticalNet and
the 1999 Consolidated Companies as of September 30, 1999 is included in
"Ownership interests in and advances to Partner Companies" in the Parent
Company Balance Sheets. The September 30, 1999 Parent Company Balance Sheet and
the Parent Company Statements of Operations for the nine months ended September
30, 1998 and 1999 are unaudited.

Parent Company Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                December 31,       (Unaudited)
                                           -----------------------  September
                                              1997        1998       30, 1999
                                           ----------- ----------- ------------
<S>                                        <C>         <C>         <C>
Assets
  Current assets.......................... $ 5,245,064 $21,596,575 $194,524,991
  Ownership interests in and advances to
   Partner Companies......................  24,045,080  59,491,940  187,997,023
  Other...................................      86,785   3,354,485   49,403,371
                                           ----------- ----------- ------------
    Total assets..........................  29,376,929  84,443,000  431,925,385
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
  Current liabilities.....................     318,729   2,082,463   13,408,788
  Non-current liabilities.................   2,423,525   1,636,159          --
  Shareholders' equity....................  26,634,675  80,724,378  418,516,597
                                           ----------- ----------- ------------
    Total liabilities and shareholders'
     equity............................... $29,376,929 $84,443,000 $431,925,385
                                           =========== =========== ============
</TABLE>

                                      F-28
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


Parent Company Statements of Operations
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          (Unaudited)
                                                                       Nine Months Ended
                                         Year Ended December 31,         September 30,
                                         -------------------------  ------------------------
                          March 4, 1996
                          (Inception) to
                           December 31,
                               1996         1997          1998         1998         1999
                          -------------- -----------  ------------  -----------  -----------
<S>                       <C>            <C>          <C>           <C>          <C>
Revenue.................   $        --   $        --  $         --  $        --  $        --
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  -----------  -----------
Operating expenses
  General and
   administrative.......     1,360,821     2,054,118     3,512,586    2,516,912   12,735,334
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  -----------  -----------
  Total operating
   expenses.............     1,360,821     2,054,118     3,512,586    2,516,912   12,735,334
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  -----------  -----------
                            (1,360,821)   (2,054,118)   (3,512,586)  (2,516,912) (12,735,334)
Other income, net.......            --            --    30,483,177   23,514,321   46,973,584
Interest income, net....        94,538       253,392     1,009,859      498,486    2,374,469
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  -----------  -----------
Income (loss) before
 income taxes and equity
 income (loss)..........    (1,266,283)   (1,800,726)   27,980,450   21,495,895   36,612,719
Income taxes............            --            --            --           --   12,840,423
Equity income (loss)....      (796,202)   (4,778,902)  (14,081,522)  (9,605,039) (55,858,002)
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  -----------  -----------
Net income (loss).......   $(2,062,485)  $(6,579,628) $ 13,898,928  $11,890,856  $(6,404,860)
                           ===========   ===========  ============  ===========  ===========
</TABLE>


13. Supplemental non-cash financing and investing activities

      During the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998 and the nine months
ended September 30, 1999 (unaudited), the Company converted $1.4 million, $1.8
million and $6.4 million, respectively, of advances to Partner Companies into
ownership interests in Partner Companies.

      During the year ended December 31, 1998, the Company exchanged all of its
holdings in Matchlogic and Wisewire for shares of Excite and Lycos,
respectively (Note 15).

      Interest paid in the periods ended December 31, 1997 and 1998 was $.l
million and $.2 million, respectively.

      The Company paid no income taxes in 1996, 1997 and 1998 due to its tax
status as an LLC.

      In 1998, the Company acquired an ownership interest in a Partner Company
in exchange for a $1.7 million note payable. The note is payable in two equal
installments through June 1999, does not bear interest and is secured with the
acquired stock of the Partner Company. In March 1999, a shareholder of the
Company assumed $.4 million of this note.

14. Defined Contribution Plan

      In 1997, the Company established a defined contribution plan that covers
all of its employees. Participants may contribute 1% to 15% of pre-tax
compensation, as defined. The Company may make discretionary contributions to
the plan but has never done so.

                                      F-29
<PAGE>

                         INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


15. Other Income

     Other income consists of the following for the year ended December 31,
1998:

<TABLE>
   <S>                                                              <C>
   Sale of Matchlogic to Excite.................................... $12,822,162
   Sale of Excite holdings.........................................  16,813,844
   Sale of WiseWire to Lycos.......................................   3,324,238
   Sale of Lycos holdings..........................................   1,471,907
   Partner Company impairment charges..............................  (3,948,974)
                                                                    -----------
                                                                    $30,483,177
                                                                    ===========
</TABLE>

     Gains on sales of Partner Companies and available-for-sale securities are
determined using average cost.

     In February 1998, the Company exchanged all of its holdings in MatchLogic
for 763,820 shares of Excite. The fair market value of the Excite shares
received of $14.3 million on the date of exchange was used to determine the
gain of $12.8 million. Throughout the remainder of 1998, the Company sold
716,082 shares of Excite which resulted in $30.2 million of proceeds and $16.8
million of gains.

     In April 1998, the Company exchanged all of its holdings in WiseWire for
191,922 shares of Lycos, Inc. The fair market value of the Lycos shares
received of $5.3 million on the date of exchange was used to determine the
gain of $3.3 million. Throughout the remainder of 1998, the Company sold
169,548 shares of Lycos which resulted in $6.2 million of proceeds and $1.5
million of gains.

     In December 1998 the Company recorded an impairment charge of $1.9
million for the decrease in value of one of its Partner Companies accounted
for under the cost method of accounting as a result of selling the Partner
Company interest below its carrying value. The Company had acquired its
ownership interest in the Partner Company during 1996 and 1997. In December
1998, the Partner Company agreed to be acquired by an independent third party.
The transaction was completed in January 1999. The impairment charge the
Company recorded was determined by calculating the difference between the
proceeds it received from the sale and its carrying value.

     For the year ended December 31, 1998 and the nine months ended September
30, 1999, the Company recorded impairment charges of $2.0 million and $5.3
million (unaudited), respectively, for the other than temporary decline in the
fair value of a cost method Partner Company. From the date of its initial
acquisition of an ownership interest in this Partner Company through December
31, 1998, the Company's funding to this Partner Company represented all of the
outside capital the company had available to fund its net losses and capital
asset requirements. During the nine months ended September 30, 1999 the
Company fully guaranteed the Partner Company's new bank loan and agreed to
provide additional funding. The Company acquired an additional ownership
interest in this Partner Company for $5.0 million in April 1999. The
impairment charges the Company recorded were determined by the decrease in net
book value of the Partner Company caused by its net losses which were funded
entirely based on the Company's funding and bank guarantee. Given its
continuing losses, the Company will continue to determine and record
impairment charges in a similar manner for this Partner Company until the
status of its financial position improves.

16. Commitments and Contingencies

     The Company and its subsidiaries are involved in various claims and legal
actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of
management, the amount of the ultimate liability with respect to

                                     F-30
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

these actions will not materially affect the financial position, results of
operations or cash flows of the Company and its subsidiaries.

      In connection with its ownership interests in certain Partner Companies,
the Company guaranteed $3.2 million of bank loan and other commitments and has
committed capital of $2 million to an existing Partner Company to be funded in
1999.

      The Company and VerticalNet lease their facilities under operating lease
agreements expiring through 2004. Future minimum lease payments as of December
31, 1998 under the leases are as follows:

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                               <C>
      1999............................................................. $385,316
      2000.............................................................  402,565
      2001.............................................................  266,970
      2002.............................................................  239,984
      2003.............................................................  246,274
      Thereafter.......................................................  103,385
</TABLE>

      Rent expense under the noncancelable operating leases was approximately
$.1 million and $.3 million for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998,
respectively.

      Because many of its Partner Companies are not majority-owned
subsidiaries, changes in the value of the Company's interests in Partner
Companies and the income or loss and revenue attributable to them could require
the Company to register under the Investment Company Act unless it takes action
to avoid being required to register. However, the Company believes it can take
steps to avoid being required to register under the Investment Company Act
which would not adversely affect its operations or shareholder value.

      On June 30, 1998, VerticalNet entered into a three year Sponsorship
Agreement with Excite, Inc. (Excite). The Sponsorship Agreement provides for
VerticalNet and Excite to sponsor and promote thirty co-branded Web pages and
for each company to sell advertising on the Web pages. Excite has guaranteed a
minimum number of advertising impressions for each of the three years. The
agreement is cancelable by either party, as defined, and requires VerticalNet
to pay Excite $0.9 million, $2.0 million and $3.0 million, respectively, in
year one, two and three under the agreement. Such payments will be charged to
expense as the advertising impressions are provided by Excite. In addition,
each company will provide the other with $.2 million in barter advertising
during the term of the Sponsorship Agreement. As of December 31, 1998, each
company has satisfied the barter provisions under the Sponsorship Agreement.

      On January 19, 1999, VerticalNet entered into a one-year agreement with
Compaq Computer Corporation (Compaq) and its Internet Web site known as
AltaVista. The agreement provides for VerticalNet and AltaVista to sponsor and
promote thirty-one co-branded Web pages. The agreement requires VerticalNet to
pay Compaq $1.0 million over the term of the agreement based on the number of
advertising impressions delivered. Such amount will be charged to expense as
the advertising impressions are provided by AltaVista. In addition, each
company will provide the other with $.3 million in barter advertising during
the term of the agreement.

      VerticalNet has entered into non-cancelable obligations with several
content service providers and Internet search engines. Under these agreements,
exclusive of the Excite and AltaVista agreements discussed above, VerticalNet's
obligations are as follows:

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                             <C>
      1999........................................................... $1,488,734
      2000...........................................................     65,500
</TABLE>

                                      F-31
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                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


      VerticalNet has entered into employment agreements with several
employees. The agreements are cancelable, but require severance upon
termination. As of December 31, 1998, VerticalNet would be required to pay
approximately $1 million in severance in the event that these employment
agreements are canceled.

17. Fiscal 1999 Events

    Issuance of Common Stock

      The Company issued 31,980,000 shares of common stock for net proceeds of
$32 million from January through March, 1999 (Note 9).

      In April 1999 the Company's Board of Directors authorized the acceptance
of full recourse promissory notes from its employees and a director as
consideration for exercising all or a portion of their vested and unvested
stock options. The Company has the right, but not the obligation, to repurchase
unvested shares under certain circumstances. The exercise of unvested options
by the employees and director and the acceptance of promissory notes by the
Company are in accordance with the terms of the Company's equity compensation
plans and related option agreements. The Company's Board of Directors also
approved loaning employees the funds, under the terms of full recourse
promissory notes, to pay the income taxes that become due in connection with
the option exercises.

    VerticalNet Initial Public Offering

      In February 1999, VerticalNet completed its initial public offering (IPO)
of 8,050,000 shares of its common stock at $8.00 per share. Net proceeds to
VerticalNet were approximately $58.3 million. As a result of the VerticalNet
IPO, the Company recorded a gain in 1999 of approximately $28 million relating
to the increase in the Company's share of VerticalNet's net equity.

    Tax Distribution

      In March 1999 the Company made a distribution of $10.7 million to former
LLC members in accordance with the LLC agreements to satisfy the members' tax
liabilities.

    Ownership Interests in and Advances to Partner Companies

      Through May 7, 1999, the Company expended approximately $60 million to
acquire interests in or make advances to new and existing Partner Companies.

    Revolving Bank Credit Facility

      In April 1999, the Company entered into a $50 million revolving bank
credit facility (Note 7).

    Convertible Subordinated Notes

      On May 5, 1999, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the issuance
of up to $90 million of convertible subordinated notes. The notes bear interest
at an annual rate of 4.99% during the first year and at the prime rate for the
remaining two years. Prior to May 2000, the notes will automatically convert
into shares of the Company's common stock at the initial public offering price
upon consummation of an initial public offering or at the per share value of a
private round of equity financing of at least $50 million. If the notes are

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                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


converted, all accrued interest is waived. The Company's Board of Directors
also approved the issuance of warrants to the holders of these convertible
notes to purchase shares of the Company's common stock. The warrant holders
will be entitled to purchase the number of shares of the Company's common stock
determined by dividing 20% of the principal amount of the notes by the price
per share at which the notes are convertible. The warrants expire in May 2002.

                                      F-33
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

               Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements
                             Basis of Presentation
                                  (Unaudited)

      During 1998 and 1999, the Company acquired significant minority ownership
interests in 28 Partner Companies accounted for under the equity method of
accounting. In October 1999, the Company acquired a majority ownership interest
in Purchasing Solutions, Inc. In October 1999, Purchasing Solutions, Inc.
acquired all of the assets of Purchasing Group, Inc. and Integrated Sourcing,
LLC, two related businesses. In November 1999, the Company acquired a
significant minority ownership interest in eMerge Interactive, Inc. for total
purchase consideration of $48.2 million. All acquisitions have been accounted
for using the purchase method of accounting. In addition, the Company
deconsolidated VerticalNet, Inc. subsequent to December 31, 1998 and Breakaway
Solutions, Inc. subsequent to September 30, 1999 due to the decrease in the
Company's voting ownership percentage in each company from above to below 50%.

      The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for
the year ended December 31, 1998 gives effect to the acquisition of a
significant minority ownership interest in eMerge Interactive, Inc., the
acquisitions of Purchasing Solutions, Inc., Purchasing Group, Inc. and
Integrated Sourcing, LLC, the deconsolidation of VerticalNet, Inc, the 1998 and
1999 acquisitions of significant minority ownership interests in 28 equity
method Partner Companies, and the acquisition of the Company's ownership
interest in Breakaway Solutions, Inc. as a company accounted for under the
equity method as if the transactions had occurred on January 1, 1998. As
Breakaway Solutions, Inc. was initially acquired in the first quarter of 1999,
no pro forma adjustments to the 1998 financial statements are necessary to
reflect its deconsolidation subsequent to September 30, 1999.

      The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for
the nine months ended September 30, 1999 gives effect to the acquisition of a
significant minority ownership interest in eMerge Interactive, Inc., the
acquisitions of Purchasing Solutions, Inc., Purchasing Group, Inc. and
Integrated Sourcing, LLC, the 1999 acquisitions of significant minority
ownership interests in 20 equity method Partner Companies, and the acquisition
of the Company's ownership interest in Breakaway Solutions, Inc. as a company
accounted for under the equity method as if the transactions had occurred on
January 1, 1998. As VerticalNet, Inc. was deconsolidated in the first quarter
of 1999, no pro forma adjustments to the consolidated statement of operations
for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 are necessary to reflect its
deconsolidation.

      The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of September
30, 1999 gives effect to the acquisition of a significant minority ownership
interest in eMerge Interactive, Inc., the acquisitions of Purchasing Solutions,
Inc., Purchasing Group, Inc. and Integrated Sourcing, LLC, the deconsolidation
of Breakaway Solutions, Inc., and the acquisitions during the period from
October 1, 1999 through December 2, 1999 of significant minority ownership
interests in six new and eight existing equity method Partner Companies as if
the transactions had occurred on September 30, 1999.

      The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements have been
prepared by the management of the Company and should be read in conjunction
with the Company's historical consolidated financial statements contained
elsewhere herein, and the historical consolidated financial statements of
eMerge Interactive, Inc., Purchasing Group, Inc. and Integrated Sourcing, LLC
which are included elsewhere herein. Since the unaudited pro forma financial
statements which follow are based upon the financial condition and operating
results of eMerge Interactive, Inc., Purchasing Solutions, Inc., Purchasing
Group, Inc., Integrated Sourcing, LLC and the equity method Partner Companies
acquired during periods when they were not under the control or management of
the Company, the information presented may not be indicative of the results
which would have actually been obtained had the acquisitions been completed on
the pro forma dates reflected nor are they indicative of future financial or
operating results. The unaudited pro forma financial information does not give
effect to any synergies that may occur due to the integration of the Company
with Purchasing Solutions, Inc., Purchasing Group, Inc., Integrated Sourcing,
LLC, eMerge Interactive, Inc. and the other equity method Partner Companies.

                                      F-34
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

    Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet September 30, 1999

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                           Internet
                           Capital       Breakaway     Pro Forma         Sub-       e-Merge       Pro Forma
                         Group, Inc.  Deconsolidation Adjustments       Total     Acquisition      Combined
                         ------------ --------------- ------------   ------------ ------------   ------------
<S>                      <C>          <C>             <C>            <C>          <C>            <C>
Assets
Current Assets
 Cash and cash
  equivalents........... $186,137,151  $ (7,747,165)  $(92,788,485)b $ 79,347,251 $(27,000,000)a $ 52,347,251
                                                        (7,699,800)c
                                                         1,445,550 c
 Short-term
  investments...........   22,845,079            --             --     22,845,079           --     22,845,079
 Accounts receivable,
  less allowance for
  doubtful accounts.....    8,531,879    (8,531,879)     2,136,623 c    2,136,623           --      2,136,623
 Prepaid expenses and
  other current assets..    7,024,086    (5,077,192)     4,000,000 c    5,946,894           --      5,946,894
                         ------------  ------------   ------------   ------------ ------------   ------------
 Total current assets...  224,538,195   (21,356,236)   (92,906,112)   110,275,847  (27,000,000)    83,275,847
 Fixed assets, net......    6,169,802    (4,465,033)        55,626 c    1,760,395           --      1,760,395
 Ownership interests in
  and advances to
  Partner Companies.....  168,690,379            --     92,788,485 b  272,867,893   48,160,000 a  321,027,893
                                                        11,389,029 d
 Available-for-sale
  securities............   19,233,805            --             --     19,233,805           --     19,233,805
 Intangible assets,
  net...................   22,854,350   (13,731,600)    15,041,425 c   17,302,757           --     17,302,757
                                                        (6,861,418)d
 Deferred taxes.........   18,845,639            --             --     18,845,639           --     18,845,639
 Other..................    9,895,199      (274,641)            --      9,620,558           --      9,620,558
                         ------------  ------------   ------------   ------------ ------------   ------------
Total Assets............ $470,227,369  $(39,827,510)  $ 19,507,035   $449,906,894 $ 21,160,000   $471,066,894
                         ============  ============   ============   ============ ============   ============
Liabilities and
 Shareholders' Equity
Current Liabilities
 Current maturities of
  long-term debt........ $    735,885  $   (735,885)  $  4,141,625 c $  4,141,625           --   $  4,141,625
 Accounts payable.......    4,478,916    (3,720,060)     3,837,799 c    4,596,655           --      4,596,655
 Accrued expenses.......   10,336,185    (6,113,895)            --      4,222,290           --      4,222,290
 Notes payable to
  Partner Company.......           --            --             --             -- $ 21,160,000 a   21,160,000
 Deferred revenue.......      117,523      (117,523)            --             --           --             --
 Convertible note.......    8,499,942            --             --      8,499,942           --      8,499,942
                         ------------  ------------   ------------   ------------ ------------   ------------
 Total current
  liabilities...........   24,168,451   (10,687,363)     7,979,424     21,460,512   21,160,000     42,620,512
 Long-term debt.........    1,633,360    (1,633,360)     3,000,000 c    3,000,000           --      3,000,000
 Minority interest......   25,908,961            --      4,000,000 c    6,929,785           --      6,929,785
                                                       (22,979,176)d
Shareholders' Equity
 Total shareholders'
  equity................  418,516,597   (27,506,787)    27,506,787 d  418,516,597           --    418,516,597
                         ------------  ------------   ------------   ------------ ------------   ------------
Total Liabilities and
 Shareholders' Equity... $470,227,369  $(39,827,510)  $ 19,507,035   $449,906,894 $ 21,160,000   $471,066,894
                         ============  ============   ============   ============ ============   ============
</TABLE>


    See notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements

                                      F-35
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

  Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations for the Year
                            Ended December 31, 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                            Internet
                            Capital       VerticalNet    Pro Forma                        eMerge       Pro Forma
                          Group, Inc.   Deconsolidation Adjustments       Sub-Total    Acquisition      Combined
                          ------------  --------------- ------------     ------------  ------------   ------------
<S>                       <C>           <C>             <C>              <C>           <C>            <C>
Revenue                   $  3,134,769   $ (3,134,769)     6,455,747 f   $  6,455,747            --   $  6,455,747
                          ------------   ------------   ------------     ------------  ------------   ------------
Operating Expenses
 Cost of revenue........     4,642,528     (4,642,528)            --               --            --             --
 Selling, general and
  administrative........    15,513,831    (12,001,245)     7,853,901 f     11,366,487            --     11,366,487
                          ------------   ------------   ------------     ------------  ------------   ------------
 Total operating
  expenses..............    20,156,359    (16,643,773)     7,853,901       11,366,487            --     11,366,487
                          ------------   ------------   ------------     ------------  ------------   ------------
                           (17,021,590)    13,509,004     (1,398,154)      (4,910,740)           --     (4,910,740)
Other income, net.......    30,483,177             --             --       30,483,177            --     30,483,177
Interest income.........     1,305,787       (212,130)        16,506 f      1,110,163            --      1,110,163
Interest expense........      (381,199)       297,401             --          (83,798)   (1,840,000)e   (1,923,798)
                          ------------   ------------   ------------     ------------  ------------   ------------
Income (Loss) Before
 Income Taxes, Minority
 Interest and Equity
 Income (Loss)..........    14,386,175     13,594,275     (1,381,648)      26,598,802    (1,840,000)    24,758,802
Income taxes............            --             --             -- h             --            -- h           --
Minority interest.......     5,381,640             --     (4,828,981)f,j      552,659            --        552,659
Equity income (loss)....    (5,868,887)            --    (69,643,833)g    (75,512,720)  (14,309,948)e  (89,822,668)
                          ------------   ------------   ------------     ------------  ------------   ------------
Net Income (Loss).......  $ 13,898,928   $ 13,594,275   $(75,854,462)    $(48,361,259) $(16,149,948)  $(64,511,207)
                          ============   ============   ============     ============  ============   ============
Net Income (Loss) Per
 Share
 Basic..................  $       0.12                                                                $      (0.57)
 Diluted................  $       0.12                                                                $      (0.57)
Weighted Average Shares
 Outstanding
 Basic..................   112,204,578                                                                 112,204,578
 Diluted................   112,298,578                                                                 112,204,578

  Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations for the Nine
                        Months Ended September 30, 1999

<CAPTION>
                            Internet
                            Capital        Breakaway     Pro Forma                        eMerge       Pro Forma
                          Group, Inc.   Deconsolidation Adjustments       Sub-Total    Acquisition      Combined
                          ------------  --------------- ------------     ------------  ------------   ------------
<S>                       <C>           <C>             <C>              <C>           <C>            <C>
Revenue                   $ 14,783,096   $(14,743,431)     7,146,689 f      7,186,354            --   $  7,186,354
                          ------------   ------------   ------------     ------------  ------------   ------------
Operating Expenses
 Cost of revenue........     7,424,594     (7,038,070)            --          386,524            --        386,524
 Selling, general and
  administrative........    31,002,518    (14,722,352)     5,002,096 f,j   21,282,262            --     21,282,262
                          ------------   ------------   ------------     ------------  ------------   ------------
 Total operating
  expenses..............    38,427,112    (21,760,422)     5,002,096       21,668,786            --     21,668,786
                          ------------   ------------   ------------     ------------  ------------   ------------
                           (23,644,016)     7,016,991      2,144,593      (14,482,432)           --    (14,482,432)
Other income, net.......    47,001,191        (27,607)        15,348 f     46,988,932            --     46,988,932
Interest income.........     4,176,770        (59,510)            --        4,117,260            --      4,117,260
Interest expense........    (1,770,324)        53,969             --       (1,716,355)           --     (1,716,355)
                          ------------   ------------   ------------     ------------  ------------   ------------
Income (Loss) Before
 Income Taxes, Minority
 Interest and Equity
 Income (Loss)..........    25,763,621      6,983,843      2,159,941       34,907,405            --     34,907,405
Income taxes............    12,840,423             --     10,963,208 f,i   23,803,631     4,269,730 e   28,073,361
Minority interest.......     4,133,057             --     (3,412,725)f,j      720,332            --        720,332
Equity income (loss)....   (49,141,961)            --    (37,478,308)g,j  (86,620,269)  (12,199,229)e  (98,819,498)
                          ------------   ------------   ------------     ------------  ------------   ------------
Net Income (Loss).......  $ (6,404,860)  $  6,983,843   $(27,767,884)    $(27,188,901) $ (7,929,499)  $(35,118,400)
                          ============   ============   ============     ============  ============   ============
Net Income Per Share
 Basic..................  $      (0.03)                                                               $      (0.19)
 Diluted................  $      (0.03)                                                               $      (0.19)
Weighted Average Shares
 Outstanding
 Basic..................   185,103,758                                                                 185,103,758
 Diluted................   185,103,758                                                                 185,103,758
</TABLE>

   See notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.

                                      F-36
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

           Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements
                                  (Unaudited)

1 . Basis of presentation

      The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of September
30, 1999 gives effect to the acquisitions of Purchasing Solutions, Inc.,
Purchasing Group, Inc. and Integrated Sourcing, LLC, the acquisition of a
significant minority ownership interest in eMerge Interactive, Inc. in November
1999, the deconsolidation of Breakaway Solutions, Inc., and the acquisition of
significant minority ownership interests in six new and eight existing equity
method Partner Companies as if the transactions had occurred on September 30,
1999.

      The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for
the year ended December 31, 1998 gives effect to the acquisitions of Purchasing
Solutions, Inc., Purchasing Group, Inc. and Integrated Sourcing, LLC, the
acquisition of a significant minority ownership interest in eMerge Interactive,
Inc., the deconsolidation of VerticalNet, Inc., the 1998 and 1999 acquisitions
of significant minority ownership interests in 28 equity method Partner
Companies, and the acquisition of the Company's ownership interest in Breakaway
Solutions, Inc. as a company accounted for under the equity method as if the
transactions had occurred on January 1, 1998.

      The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for
the nine months ended September 30, 1999 gives effect to the acquisitions of
Purchasing Solutions, Inc., Purchasing Group, Inc. and Integrated Sourcing,
LLC, the acquisition of a significant minority ownership interest in eMerge
Interactive, Inc., the deconsolidation of Breakaway Solutions, Inc., the 1999
acquisitions of significant minority ownership interests in 20 equity method
Partner Companies and the acquisition of the Company's ownership interest in
Breakaway Solutions, Inc. as a company accounted for under the equity method,
as if the transactions had occurred on January 1, 1998.

      The effects of the acquisitions have been presented using the purchase
method of accounting and accordingly, the purchase price was allocated to the
assets and liabilities assumed based upon management's best preliminary
estimate of fair value with any excess purchase price being allocated to
goodwill or other indentifiable intangibles. The preliminary allocation of the
purchase price will be subject to further adjustments, which are not
anticipated to be material, as the Company and Purchasing Solutions, Inc.
finalize their allocations of purchase price in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles.

2. Pro Forma Balance Sheet Adjustments

      The pro forma balance sheet adjustments as of September 30, 1999 reflect:

    (a) The acquisition in November 1999 of a significant minority ownership
        interest in eMerge Interactive, Inc. for $48.2 million consisting of
        $27.0 million in cash and a $21.2 million note payable due in one
        year, net of imputed interest discount of $1.8 million.

    (b) The acquisition during the period from October 1, 1999 through
        December 2, 1999 of new and additional significant minority
        ownership interests in equity method Partner Companies for aggregate
        cash consideration of $92.8 million.

    (c) The acquisition of Purchasing Group, Inc. and Integrated Sourcing,
        LLC for $7.7 million in cash, $6.0 million in a note payable, $1.1
        million in other debt, $0.2 million of assumed net liabilities and
        $0.2 million in common stock of Purchasing Solutions, Inc. The total
        purchase price of approximately $15.2 million was allocated as
        follows: cash--$1.4 million, net receivables--$2.1 million, fixed
        and other assets--$0.1 million, accounts payables and accruals--$3.8
        million and

                                      F-37
<PAGE>

                         INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

    Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements--(Continued)
                                  (Unaudited)

       goodwill and intangibles--$15.0 million. Additionally, approximately
       $4.0 million is due from another investor and is reflected as both an
       other asset and minority interest.

    (d) The elimination of $27.5 million for the equity accounts of
        Breakaway Solutions, Inc. and the reclassification of the Company's
        carrying value of its ownership interest of $11.4 million in
        Breakaway Solutions, Inc. to the equity method of accounting from
        consolidation.

3. Pro Forma Statements of Operations Adjustments

      The pro forma statements of operations adjustments for the year ended
December 31, 1998 and the nine months ended September 30, 1999 consist of:

    (e) Equity income (loss) has been adjusted to reflect the Company's
        acquisition of a significant minority ownership interest in eMerge
        Interactive, Inc. and the related interest in the income (loss) and
        amortization of the difference in the Company's carrying value and
        ownership interest in the underlying net equity of eMerge
        Interactive, Inc. over an estimated useful life of three years. For
        the year ended December 31, 1998 and the nine months ended September
        30, 1999, equity income (loss) of $14.3 million and $12.2 million
        includes $2.4 million and $3.3 million, respectively, of equity
        income (loss), and $11.9 million and $8.9 million, respectively, in
        amortization of the difference between cost and equity in net
        assets. For the nine months ended September 30, 1999, income tax
        benefit has been adjusted $4.3 million to reflect the tax effect of
        the eMerge Interactive, Inc. pro forma adjustments. Additionally,
        $1.8 million of interest expense is reflected during the year ended
        December 31, 1998 relating to the imputed interest discount on the
        $23.0 million non-interest bearing note. No interest expense is
        reflected in 1999 as the note is payable in one year (assumed from
        January 1, 1998).

    (f) Reflects additional revenue of $6.5 million and $7.1 million,
        general and administrative expenses of $7.9 million and $7.3 million
        (net of excess executive compensation of approximately $3.0 million
        and $3.5 million for the year ended December 31, 1998 and the nine
        months ended September 30, 1999, respectively), other income of
        $16,506 and $15,348, income tax of $0 and $(34,998), and minority
        interest of $(552,659) and $(25,998) related to the acquisitions of
        Purchasing Group, Inc. and Integrated Sourcing, LLC. Included in
        general and administrative expenses is approximately $5.0 million
        and $3.8 million of goodwill amortization during the year ended
        December 31, 1998 and the nine months ended September 30, 1999,
        respectively, relating to these acquisitions.

    (g) Equity income (loss) has been adjusted by $69.6 million and $35.2
        million to reflect the Company's ownership interests in the income
        (loss) of the equity method Partner Companies and the amortization
        of the difference in the Company's carrying value in the Partner
        Companies and the Company's ownership interest in the underlying net
        equity of the Partner Companies over an estimated useful life of
        three years. For the year ended December 31, 1998 and the nine
        months ended September 30, 1999, equity income (loss) includes $24.4
        million and $12.5 million, respectively, of equity income (loss) and
        $45.2 million and $22.7 million, respectively, in amortization of
        the difference between cost and equity in net assets.

    (h) No income tax provision is required in 1998 due to the Company's tax
        status as an LLC.

                                     F-38
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

    Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements--(Continued)
                                  (Unaudited)

    (i) Income tax benefit has been adjusted $10.9 million for the nine
        months ended September 30, 1999 to reflect the tax effect of the pro
        forma adjustments.

    (j) Reflects elimination of $5.4 million and $3.4 million for the year
        ended December 31, 1998 and the nine months ended September 30,
        1999, respectively, related to VerticalNet, Inc. and Breakaway
        Solutions, Inc. upon their deconsolidation, and the reclass of $2.3
        million of amortization of goodwill related to the Company's
        acquisition of Breakaway Solutions, Inc. from selling, general and
        administrative expense to equity income (loss) upon its
        deconsolidation.


                                      F-39
<PAGE>

                          Independent Auditors' Report

The Board of Directors
Applica Corporation:

We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Applica Corporation (the
"Company"), a development-stage company, as of December 31, 1998, and the
related statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows from
September 24, 1998 (inception) through December 31, 1998. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Applica Corporation at
December 31, 1998 and the results of its operations and its cash flows from
September 24, 1998 (inception) through December 31, 1998, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.

                                          KPMG LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
June 30, 1999

                                      F-40
<PAGE>

                              APPLICA CORPORATION
                         (A Development-Stage Company)

                                 Balance Sheet
                               December 31, 1998

<TABLE>
<S>                                                                   <C>
                               Assets
Current assets:
  Cash............................................................... $474,205
  Subscriptions receivable...........................................    3,000
                                                                      --------
    Total current assets.............................................  477,205
                                                                      --------
Property and equipment, net..........................................   43,259
Deposits.............................................................    7,332
                                                                      --------
    Total assets..................................................... $527,796
                                                                      ========
                Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Accounts payable..................................................... $ 61,775
                                                                      --------
    Total liabilities................................................   61,775
                                                                      --------
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
  Preferred stock $.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized,
   500,000 shares issued and outstanding (liquidation preference of
   $500,000).........................................................  500,000
  Common stock $.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized,
   3,000,000 shares issued and outstanding...........................    3,000
  Deficit accumulated during development stage.......................  (36,979)
                                                                      --------
    Total stockholders' equity.......................................  466,021
                                                                      --------
    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity....................... $527,796
                                                                      ========
</TABLE>



                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                      F-41
<PAGE>

                              APPLICA CORPORATION
                         (A Development-Stage Company)

                            Statement of Operations
         From September 24, 1998 (inception) through December 31, 1998

<TABLE>
<S>                                                                  <C>
Operating expenses:
  Organization costs................................................ $  25,911
  Occupancy.........................................................     7,331
  Depreciation......................................................     1,483
  Other.............................................................     2,254
                                                                     ---------
    Total operating expenses........................................    36,979
                                                                     ---------
    Net loss........................................................ $ (36,979)
                                                                     =========
Net loss per share--basic and diluted............................... $   (0.01)
                                                                     =========
Weighted average shares outstanding................................. 3,000,000
                                                                     =========
</TABLE>




                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                      F-42
<PAGE>

                              APPLICA CORPORATION
                         (A Development-Stage Company)

                       Statement of Stockholders' Equity

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             Deficit
                                                           Accumulated
                         Preferred Stock    Common Stock     During        Total
                         ---------------- ---------------- Development Stockholders'
                         Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount    Stage       Equity
                         ------- -------- --------- ------ ----------- -------------
<S>                      <C>     <C>      <C>       <C>    <C>         <C>
Balance, September 24,
 1998...................      --       --        --     --        --           --
Subscription of common
 stock..................      -- $     -- 3,000,000 $3,000  $     --     $  3,000
Issuance of preferred
 stock.................. 500,000  500,000        --     --        --      500,000
Net loss................      --       --        --     --   (36,979)     (36,979)
                         ------- -------- --------- ------  --------     --------
Balance, December 31,
 1998................... 500,000 $500,000 3,000,000 $3,000  $(36,979)    $466,021
                         ======= ======== ========= ======  ========     ========
</TABLE>






                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                      F-43
<PAGE>

                              APPLICA CORPORATION
                         (A Development-Stage Company)

                            Statement of Cash Flows
         From September 24, 1998 (inception) through December 31, 1998

<TABLE>
<S>                                                                  <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss............................................................ $(36,979)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating
 activities:
  Depreciation......................................................    1,483
  Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
    Accounts payable................................................   61,775
    Deposits........................................................   (7,332)
                                                                     --------
    Net cash provided by operating activities.......................   18,947
                                                                     --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property and equipment.................................  (44,742)
                                                                     --------
    Net cash used in investing activities...........................  (44,742)
                                                                     --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Issuance of preferred stock.........................................  500,000
                                                                     --------
    Net cash provided by financing activities.......................  500,000
                                                                     --------
Net increase in cash................................................  474,205
Cash at beginning of period.........................................       --
                                                                     --------
Cash at end of period............................................... $474,205
                                                                     ========
</TABLE>




                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                      F-44
<PAGE>

                              APPLICA CORPORATION
                         (A Development-Stage Company)

                         Notes to Financial Statements

                               December 31, 1998

(1) The Company

      Applica Corporation (the "Company") was founded in September 1998 and
provides application hosting services. The Company has experienced losses since
inception and is subject to those risks associated with development-stage
companies. Activities since inception have consisted of development of a
business plan. Since inception and through December 31, 1998, the Company
operated with no salaried employees. Therefore, recurring operating expenses,
such as salaries and fringe benefits, are not reflected in the accompanying
financial statements. Financial statements in subsequent periods will reflect
salaries and fringe benefits.

      On March 25, 1999, the Company was acquired by Breakaway Solutions, Inc.
(see note 7b).

(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    (a) Use of Estimates

      Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions
relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could
differ from those estimates.

    (b) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

      The Company records impairment losses on long-lived assets used in
operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash
flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets'
carrying amount.

    (c) Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment are carried at cost and depreciated using the
straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets,
which range from five to seven years.

      Equipment under capital leases is stated at the net present value of
minimum lease payments. Equipment held under capital leases and leasehold
improvements are amortized straight-line over the shorter of the lease term or
estimated useful life of the asset.

    (d) Income Taxes

      Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax
consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement
carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax
bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable
income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be
recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a
change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the
enactment date.


                                      F-45
<PAGE>

                              APPLICA CORPORATION
                         (A Development-Stage Company)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

    (e) Loss Per Share

      In 1998, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 128 ("SFAS 128"), Earnings per Share. SFAS 128
requires the presentation of basic and diluted net loss per share for all
periods presented. Basic net loss per share is based on the weighted average
number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share
reflects the per share effect of dilutive stock options and other dilutive
common stock equivalents. As the Company is in a net loss position for the
period ended December 31, 1998, common stock equivalents of 500,000 for the
period ended December 31, 1998 were excluded from the diluted loss per share
calculation as they would be antidilutive. As a result, diluted loss per share
is the same as basic loss per share, and has not been presented separately.

    (f) Reporting Comprehensive Income

      In 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 130 ("SFAS 130"), Reporting Comprehensive Income. This statement requires
that all components of comprehensive income (loss) be reported in the financial
statements in the period in which they are recognized. For the period
presented, comprehensive loss under SFAS 130 was equivalent to the Company's
net loss reported in the accompanying statement of operations.

    (g) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

      The Company does not expect the adoption of recently issued accounting
pronouncements to have a significant impact on the Company's results of
operations, financial position or cash flows.

(3) Property and Equipment

      At December 31, 1998, property and equipment consists of the following:

<TABLE>
   <S>                                                                  <C>
   Office equipment.................................................... $41,683
   Computer equipment..................................................   3,059
                                                                        -------
                                                                         44,742
   Less: accumulated depreciation......................................  (1,483)
                                                                        -------
     Property and equipment, net....................................... $43,259
                                                                        =======
</TABLE>

(4) Preferred Stock

      The Company's stockholders have authorized 5,000,000 shares of Series A
preferred stock. The Series A preferred stock is entitled to receive dividends
at a rate of $.05 per share per annum. The Series A preferred stock is voting
and is convertible into shares of common stock on a share-for-share basis,
subject to certain adjustments. In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or
winding up of the Company, the Series A preferred stock has a liquidation
preference of $1.00 per share. The Series A preferred stock is convertible into
common stock immediately at the option of the holder, and automatically
converts into common stock upon the completion of a qualified public offering.

                                      F-46
<PAGE>

                              APPLICA CORPORATION
                         (A Development-Stage Company)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


(5) Income Taxes

      The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant
portions of the deferred tax assets at December 31, 1998, are as follows:

<TABLE>
   <S>                                                                <C>
   Deferred tax assets:
     Intangible assets, principally due to differences in
      amortization................................................... $ 5,372
     Net operating loss carryforward.................................     195
                                                                      -------
       Total gross deferred tax assets...............................   5,567
                                                                      -------
   Valuation allowance...............................................  (5,567)
                                                                      -------
       Net deferred tax assets....................................... $    --
                                                                      =======
</TABLE>

      The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred
tax assets since management believes that, after considering all the available
objective evidence, it is more likely than not that these assets will not be
realized.

(6) Commitments and Contingencies

      The Company has entered into an operating lease for its office space
which expires in August 1999. Future minimum rental commitments under the lease
in 1999 are $36,000. The Company is currently exploring alternatives for new
space.

(7) Subsequent Events

    (a) Loan Agreement

      On March 15, 1999, the Company entered into a Loan and Security Agreement
with a Bank for a $150,000 equipment credit line which expires on June 15,
2002. This agreement terminated upon the purchase of the Company (see note 7b).

    (b) Agreement and Plan of Reorganization

      On March 25, 1999, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization with Breakaway Solutions, Inc. ("Breakaway"), a provider of
information technology consulting services. Under the agreement, Breakaway
acquired all of the outstanding stock of the Company in a transaction accounted
for under the purchase method of accounting. The purchase price was comprised
of 904,624 shares of Breakaway common stock.

                                      F-47
<PAGE>

                          Independent Auditors' Report

The Board of Directors Breakaway Solutions, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Breakaway Solutions, Inc. as
of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the related statements of operations,
stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year
period ended December 31, 1998. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Breakaway Solutions, Inc. as
of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the results of its operations and its cash
flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1998,
in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

                                          KPMG LLP


Boston, Massachusetts
June 30, 1999 except for Note 11
which is as of July 12, 1999
and Note 13 which is as of October 5, 1999

                                      F-48
<PAGE>

                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                                 Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                December 31,
                                            ----------------------   March 31,
                                               1997        1998        1999
                                            ----------  ----------  -----------
                                                                    (Unaudited)
<S>                                         <C>         <C>         <C>
Assets
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents................ $  879,136  $   16,954  $3,205,752
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
   doubtful accounts of $65,000, $131,000
   and $142,560 in 1997, 1998 and 1999,
   respectively............................    960,830   1,445,994   1,911,534
  Unbilled revenues on contracts...........    232,258     625,609     799,791
  Prepaid expenses.........................     27,858      46,211      72,381
  Advances to employees....................        --       13,273       7,855
                                            ----------  ----------  ----------
  Total current assets.....................  2,100,082   2,148,041   5,997,313
  Property and equipment, net..............    397,102     553,566     911,487
  Intangible assets, net ..................        --          --    1,437,974
  Cash surrender value of life insurance...        --          --       62,441
  Deposits.................................     35,726      40,877      30,528
                                            ----------  ----------  ----------
Total assets............................... $2,532,910  $2,742,484  $8,439,743
                                            ==========  ==========  ==========
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
  Line of credit........................... $      --   $  425,743  $1,001,991
  Notes payable............................        --          --      141,629
  Long-term debt--current portion..........     10,417         --          --
  Capital lease obligation--current
   portion.................................    181,042     148,391     134,299
  Accounts payable.........................    246,060     814,074     298,347
  Accrued compensation and related
   benefits................................     84,349     178,191     397,210
  Accrued expenses.........................        --          --       68,111
  Accrued acquisition costs................        --          --      159,159
  Deferred revenue on contracts............        --      196,225      99,062
  Stockholder distributions payable........    434,843         --          --
                                            ----------  ----------  ----------
  Total current liabilities................    956,711   1,762,624   2,299,808
                                            ----------  ----------  ----------
  Capital lease obligation--long-term
   portion.................................     84,368      67,040     121,665
                                            ----------  ----------  ----------
  Total liabilities........................  1,041,079   1,829,664   2,421,473
                                            ----------  ----------  ----------
  Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
  Series A preferred stock $.0001 par
   value, 5,853,000 shares authorized at
   December 31, 1998 and March 31, 1999,
   none issued and outstanding in 1997 and
   1998, 5,853,000 shares issued and
   outstanding in 1999 (liquidation
   preference of $8,291,945)...............        --          --          585
  Common stock $.000125 par value,
   80,000,000 shares authorized, 7,680,000
   shares issued in 1997 and 1998 and
   5,936,568 shares issued in 1999,
   6,412,800, 6,124,800 and 4,381,368
   shares outstanding in 1997, 1998 and
   1999, respectively......................        960         960         742
  Additional paid-in capital...............        --          --    6,252,488
  Less: Treasury stock, at cost............        (26)        (32)        (32)
  Retained earnings (deficit)..............  1,490,897     911,892    (235,513)
                                            ----------  ----------  ----------
  Total stockholders' equity...............  1,491,831     912,820   6,018,270
                                            ----------  ----------  ----------
Total liabilities and stockholders'
 equity.................................... $2,532,910  $2,742,484  $8,439,743
                                            ==========  ==========  ==========
</TABLE>

                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                      F-49
<PAGE>

                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                            Statements of Operations

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    (Unaudited)
                                                                   Three Months
                              Years Ended December 31,            Ended March 31,
                          -----------------------------------  ----------------------
                             1996        1997        1998         1998        1999
                          ----------  ----------  -----------  ----------  ----------
<S>                       <C>         <C>         <C>          <C>         <C>
Revenues................  $3,462,134  $6,118,058  $10,017,947  $2,124,132  $3,111,035
                          ----------  ----------  -----------  ----------  ----------
Operating expenses:
  Project personnel
   costs................   1,429,952   2,543,147    5,903,843   1,180,419   1,553,329
  Sales and marketing
   costs................       3,225      13,748       50,631       9,665     114,415
  General and
   administrative
   expenses.............   1,364,895   2,545,580    4,763,657     780,620   1,689,580
                          ----------  ----------  -----------  ----------  ----------
    Total operating
     expenses...........   2,798,072   5,102,475   10,718,131   1,970,704   3,357,324
                          ----------  ----------  -----------  ----------  ----------
    Income (loss) from
     operations.........     664,062   1,015,583     (700,184)    153,428    (246,289)
                          ----------  ----------  -----------  ----------  ----------
Other income (expense):
  Other income
   (expense)............          --          --      160,000      (3,021)     (6,994)
  Interest income.......       3,684      92,823       11,191       7,711      31,526
  Interest expense......     (28,557)    (32,725)     (43,127)     (1,348)    (13,756)
  Loss on disposal of
   equipment............     (20,780)     (2,030)      (3,055)         --          --
                          ----------  ----------  -----------  ----------  ----------
    Total other income
     (expense)..........     (45,653)     58,068      125,009       3,342      10,776
                          ----------  ----------  -----------  ----------  ----------
Income (loss) before
 income taxes...........     618,409   1,073,651     (575,175)    156,770    (235,513)
Income taxes............          --          --           --          --          --
                          ----------  ----------  -----------  ----------  ----------
Net income (loss).......  $  618,409  $1,073,651  $  (575,175) $  156,770  $ (235,513)
                          ==========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========
Net income (loss) per
 share:
  Basic and diluted.....  $     0.09  $     0.17  $     (0.09) $     0.02  $    (0.06)
Weighted average shares
 outstanding:
  Basic and diluted.....   6,641,306   6,412,800    6,340,208   6,412,800   3,758,548
Pro forma information
 (Unaudited) (note 9):
  Income (loss) before
   taxes, as reported...  $  618,409  $1,073,651  $  (575,175) $  156,770  $ (235,513)
  Pro forma income taxes
   (benefit)............     247,364     429,460     (195,560)     62,708     (80,074)
                          ----------  ----------  -----------  ----------  ----------
    Pro forma net income
     (loss).............  $  371,045  $  644,191  $  (379,615) $   94,062  $ (155,439)
                          ==========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========
Pro forma net income
 (loss) per share--basic
 and diluted............  $     0.06  $     0.10  $     (0.06) $     0.01     $ (0.04)
Pro forma weighted
 average shares
 outstanding............   6,641,306   6,412,800    6,340,208   6,412,800   3,758,548
</TABLE>

                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                      F-50
<PAGE>

                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                      Statements of Stockholders' Equity

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                              Series A
                          Preferred Stock    Common Stock                   Treasury Stock
                          ---------------- ------------------              ------------------
                                                              Additional                       Retained       Total
                                                                Paid-in                        Earnings   Stockholders'
                           Shares   Amount   Shares    Amount   Capital      Shares    Amount (Deficit)      Equity
                          --------- ------ ----------  ------ -----------  ----------  ------ ----------  -------------
<S>                       <C>       <C>    <C>         <C>    <C>          <C>         <C>    <C>         <C>
Balance, January 1,
 1996...................         --  $ --   7,680,000   $960  $        --          --   $ --  $  330,815   $   331,775
Purchase of treasury
 stock..................         --    --          --     --           --  (1,267,200)   (26)         --           (26)
Distributions to
 stockholders...........         --    --          --     --           --          --     --      (1,841)       (1,841)
Net income..............         --    --          --     --           --          --     --     618,409       618,409
                          ---------  ----  ----------   ----  -----------  ----------   ----  ----------   -----------
Balance, December 31,
 1996...................         --    --   7,680,000    960           --  (1,267,200)   (26)    947,383       948,317
Distributions to
 stockholders...........         --    --          --     --           --          --     --    (530,137)     (530,137)
Net income..............         --    --          --     --           --          --     --   1,073,651     1,073,651
                          ---------  ----  ----------   ----  -----------  ----------   ----  ----------   -----------
Balance, December 31,
 1997...................         --    --   7,680,000    960           --  (1,267,200)   (26)  1,490,897     1,491,831
Purchase of treasury
 stock..................         --    --          --     --           --    (288,000)    (6)         --            (6)
Distributions to
 stockholders...........         --    --          --     --           --          --     --      (3,830)       (3,830)
Net loss................         --    --          --     --           --          --     --    (575,175)     (575,175)
                          ---------  ----  ----------   ----  -----------  ----------   ----  ----------   -----------
Balance, December 31,
 1998...................         --    --   7,680,000    960           --  (1,555,200)   (32)    911,892       912,820
S Corporation
 termination............         --    --          --     --      911,892          --     --    (911,892)           --
Issuance of preferred
 stock..................  5,853,000   585          --     --    8,291,360          --     --          --     8,291,945
Repurchase and
 retirement of common
 stock..................         --    --  (2,523,600)  (315)  (4,468,665)         --     --          --    (4,468,980)
Issuance of common stock
 for acquired business..         --    --     723,699     90    1,417,908          --     --          --     1,417,998
Exercise of stock
 options................         --    --      56,469      7       99,993          --     --          --       100,000
Net loss................         --    --          --     --           --          --     --    (235,513)     (235,513)
                          ---------  ----  ----------   ----  -----------  ----------   ----  ----------   -----------
Balance, March 31, 1999
 (Unaudited)............  5,853,000  $585   5,936,568   $742  $ 6,252,488  (1,555,200)  $(32) $ (235,513)  $ 6,018,270
                          =========  ====  ==========   ====  ===========  ==========   ====  ==========   ===========
</TABLE>

                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                      F-51
<PAGE>

                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                            Statements of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                (Unaudited)
                                   Years Ended              Three Months Ended
                                   December 31,                  March 31,
                          --------------------------------  --------------------
                            1996        1997       1998       1998       1999
                          ---------  ----------  ---------  --------  ----------
<S>                       <C>        <C>         <C>        <C>       <C>
Net income (loss).......  $ 618,409   1,073,651   (575,175)  156,770    (235,513)
Adjustments to reconcile
 net income (loss) to
 net cash provided by
 (used in) operating
 activities:
 Depreciation and
  amortization..........     46,484     254,217    332,994    56,609     104,780
 Loss on disposal of
  fixed assets..........     20,780       2,030      3,055        --          --
Changes in operating
 assets and liabilities,
 net of impact of
 acquisition of
 business:
 Accounts receivable....   (361,107)   (471,676)  (485,164) (726,282)   (499,219)
 Unbilled revenues on
  contracts.............         --          --   (393,351)       --    (174,182)
 Inventory..............     12,831          --         --        --          --
 Prepaid and other
  assets................    (47,046)     69,096    (18,353)  (43,679)     (5,741)
 Accounts payable.......    (39,707)    222,239    568,014    84,707    (666,829)
 Accrued compensation
  and related benefits..         --      63,387     93,842   (83,478)    366,441
 Accrued expenses.......      1,500          --         --        --      68,111
 Deferred revenue on
  contracts.............    (77,070)         --    196,225        --     (97,163)
                          ---------  ----------  ---------  --------  ----------
 Net cash provided by
  (used in) operating
  activities............    175,074   1,212,944   (277,913) (555,353) (1,139,315)
                          ---------  ----------  ---------  --------  ----------
Cash flows from
 investing activities:
 Purchases of property
  and equipment.........    (18,950)   (132,937)  (502,461)  (97,100)    (72,442)
 Proceeds from disposal
  of fixed assets.......         --      13,200      9,948        --          --
 Increase in cash
  surrender value of
  life insurance........         --          --         --        --     (62,441)
                          ---------  ----------  ---------  --------  ----------
 Net cash used in
  investing activities..    (18,950)   (119,737)  (492,513)  (97,100)   (134,883)
                          ---------  ----------  ---------  --------  ----------
Cash flows from
 financing activities:
 Proceeds from issuance
  of preferred stock....         --          --         --        --   8,291,945
 Proceeds from exercise
  of stock options......         --          --         --        --     100,000
 Repurchase and
  retirement of common
  stock.................         --          --         --        --  (4,468,980)
 Advances to employees..         --          --    (13,273)       --          --
 Repayments of advances
  to employees..........        163          --         --        --       5,418
 Payments on current
  portion of long-term
  debt..................         --          --    (10,417)   (3,125)         --
 Proceeds from
  (repayments of) credit
  line..................   (125,000)         --    425,743        --     576,248
 (Increase) decrease in
  deposits..............       (216)    (18,211)    (5,151)   (3,102)     17,681
 Distributions to
  stockholders..........     (1,841)    (95,750)  (438,673)       --          --
 Repurchase of treasury
  stock.................        (26)         --         (6)       --          --
 Payments of capital
  lease obligations.....    (38,813)   (184,224)   (49,979)   (6,522)    (59,316)
                          ---------  ----------  ---------  --------  ----------
 Net cash provided by
  (used in) financing
  activities............   (165,733)   (298,185)   (91,756)  (12,749)  4,462,996
                          ---------  ----------  ---------  --------  ----------
Net increase (decrease)
 in cash and cash
 equivalents............     (9,609)    795,022   (862,182) (665,202)  3,188,798
Cash and cash
 equivalents at
 beginning of period....     93,723      84,114    879,136   879,136      16,954
                          ---------  ----------  ---------  --------  ----------
Cash and cash
 equivalents at end of
 period.................  $  84,114     879,136     16,954   213,934   3,205,752
                          =========  ==========  =========  ========  ==========
Supplemental disclosure
 of cash flow
 information:
 Cash paid for
  interest..............  $  28,557      32,725     43,127     1,348      13,756
                          =========  ==========  =========  ========  ==========
Supplemental disclosures
 of non-cash investing
 and financing
 activities:
 Capital lease
  obligations...........  $  42,742     331,511     13,720        --      99,849
                          =========  ==========  =========  ========  ==========
 Distributions payable
  to stockholders.......  $      --     434,843         --        --          --
                          =========  ==========  =========  ========  ==========
 Issuance of common
  stock in connection
  with acquisition of
  business..............  $      --          --         --        --   1,417,998
                          =========  ==========  =========  ========  ==========
Acquisition of business:
 Assets acquired........  $      --          --         --        --   1,903,567
 Liabilities assumed and
  issued................         --          --         --        --    (485,569)
 Common stock issued....         --          --         --        --  (1,417,998)
                          ---------  ----------  ---------  --------  ----------
 Net cash paid for
  acquisition of
  business..............  $      --          --         --        --          --
                          =========  ==========  =========  ========  ==========
</TABLE>

                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                      F-52
<PAGE>

                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                         Notes To Financial Statements

                           December 31, 1997 and 1998
                         and March 31, 1999 (unaudited)

(1) The Company

      Breakaway Solutions, Inc. (the "Company"), formerly The Counsell Group,
Inc., was established in 1992 to provide information technology consulting
services to businesses. The Company specializes in designing, developing and
implementing applications and business solutions for growing enterprises
throughout the United States.

(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    (a) Use of Estimates

      Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions
relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could
differ from those estimates.

    (b) Cash and Cash Equivalents

      For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all
highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of three
months or less to be cash equivalents.

    (c) Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk

      Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a
concentration of credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts
receivable and debt instruments.

      The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and
generally does not require collateral on accounts receivable. The Company
maintains allowances for potential credit losses and such losses have been
within management's expectations. Write-offs of accounts receivable have not
been material for any of the periods presented. The Company's customers are
headquartered primarily in North America. At December 31, 1997 and 1998,
amounts due from three customers represented $503,750 or 40% and $683,149 or
33%, respectively, of total accounts receivable.

      The fair market values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable
and debt instruments at both December 31, 1997 and 1998 approximate their
carrying amounts.

    (d) Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is recorded on
the straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the related assets
which range from three to six years. Equipment held under capital leases is
stated at the present value of minimum lease payments at the inception of the
lease and amortized using the straight-line method over the lease term.
Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations when incurred.

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<PAGE>

                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    (e) Intangible assets

      Intangible assets relate to the Company's purchase of its wholly owned
subsidiary, Applica Corporation, on March 25, 1999 (see note 11c). Such costs
are being amortized on a straight-line basis over five years, the period
expected to be benefited. Intangible assets consisted of the following at March
31, 1999:

<TABLE>
     <S>                                                             <C>
     Assembled workforce............................................ $  201,000
     Goodwill.......................................................  1,236,974
                                                                     ----------
                                                                      1,437,974
     Less: accumulated amortization.................................        --
                                                                     ----------
                                                                     $1,437,974
                                                                     ==========
</TABLE>

    (f) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

      The Company records impairment losses on long-lived assets used in
operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash
flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets'
carrying amount.

    (g) Revenue Recognition

      Revenues pursuant to fixed-fee contracts are recognized as services are
rendered on the percentage-of-completion method of accounting (based on the
ratio of costs incurred to total estimated costs). Revenues pursuant to time
and material contracts are recognized as services are provided. Unbilled
revenues on contracts are comprised of costs plus earnings. Billings in excess
of costs plus earnings are classified as deferred revenues.

      Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made on a
contract-by-contract basis and are recognized in the period in which such
losses are determined.

    (h) Project Personnel Costs

      Project personnel costs consist of payroll and payroll-related expenses
for personnel dedicated to client assignments.

    (i) Income Taxes

      The Company was taxed under the provisions of Subchapter S of the
Internal Revenue Code, whereby the corporate income is taxed to the individual
shareholders based on their proportionate share of the Company's taxable
income. Massachusetts taxes profits on S Corporations with receipts exceeding
$6,000,000.

      Effective January 1, 1999, the Company terminated its S Corporation
election and is subject to corporate-level federal and certain additional state
income taxes. Accordingly, the accompanying consolidated statements of
operations include a pro forma income tax adjustment (see note 9) for the
income taxes that would have been recorded if the Company had been a C
Corporation for all periods presented.

    (j) Stock-Based Compensation

      The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
123 ("SFAS 123"), Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. As permitted by SFAS
123, the Company measures compensation costs in accordance with Accounting
Principles Board Opinion No. 25 ("APB No. 25"), Accounting for Stock

                                      F-54
<PAGE>

                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

Issued to Employees, and related interpretations. Accordingly, no accounting
recognition is given to stock options issued to employees that are granted at
fair market value until they are exercised. Stock options issued to non-
employees are recorded at fair value at the date of grant. Upon exercise, net
proceeds, including income tax benefits realized, are credited to equity.
Therefore, the adoption of SFAS 123 was not material to the Company's financial
condition or results of operations; however, the pro forma impact on income
(loss) per share has been disclosed in the notes to the financial statements as
required by SFAS 123 (see note 4c).

    (k) Net Income (Loss) Per Share

      In 1997, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 128 ("SFAS 128"), Earnings per Share. SFAS 128
requires the presentation of basic and diluted income (loss) per share for all
periods presented. As the Company has been in a net loss position for the year
ended December 31, 1998 and the three months ended March 31, 1999, common stock
equivalents of 647,474 for the year ended December 31, 1998 and 859,558 for the
three months ended March 31, 1999 were excluded from the diluted loss per share
calculation as they would be antidilutive. There were no common stock
equivalents outstanding in 1996 and 1997. As a result, diluted loss per share
is the same as basic loss per share, and has not been presented separately.

    (l) Reporting Comprehensive Income

      Effective January 1, 1996, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 130 ("SFAS 130"), Reporting Comprehensive Income. This
statement requires that all components of comprehensive income be reported in
the financial statements in the period in which they are recognized. For each
year reported, comprehensive income (loss) under SFAS 130 was equivalent to the
Company's net income (loss) reported in the accompanying consolidated
statements of operations.

    (m) Unaudited Interim Financial Information

      The financial statements as of March 31, 1999 and for the three months
ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 are unaudited; however, in the opinion of
management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments)
necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements for the interim
periods have been included. Results of operations for the interim periods
presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected
for the full fiscal year or any future periods.

    (n) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

      The Company does not expect the adoption of recently issued accounting
pronouncements to have a significant impact on the Company's results of
operations, financial position or cash flows.

(3) Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment consisted of the following at December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            1997        1998
                                                          ---------  ----------
   <S>                                                    <C>        <C>
   Computer equipment.................................... $ 578,724  $1,116,829
   Office equipment......................................        --      11,756
   Furniture and fixtures................................   134,490      70,481
                                                          ---------  ----------
                                                            713,214   1,199,066
   Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization.......  (316,112)   (645,500)
                                                          ---------  ----------
                                                          $ 397,102  $  553,566
                                                          =========  ==========
</TABLE>

                                      F-55
<PAGE>

                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


      The cost and related accumulated amortization of property and equipment
held under capital leases is as follows at December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             1997       1998
                                                           ---------  ---------
   <S>                                                     <C>        <C>
   Cost................................................... $ 400,297  $ 394,637
   Less: Accumulated amortization.........................  (157,593)  (332,053)
                                                           ---------  ---------
                                                           $ 242,704  $  62,584
                                                           =========  =========
</TABLE>

(4) Capital Stock

    (a) Preferred Stock

      In October 1998, the Company's stockholders authorized 5,853,000 shares
of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. The Series A Convertible Preferred
Stock is entitled to receive dividends at a rate of $.1136 per share, as and if
declared. The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock is voting and is convertible
into shares of common stock on a share-for-share basis, subject to certain
adjustments. In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the
Company, the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference
of $1.41667 per share. The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible
into common stock immediately at the option of the holder, and automatically
converts into common stock upon the completion of a qualifying initial public
offering (see note 11a).

    (b) Stock Splits

      In June and December 1998, the Board of Directors approved a 2-for-1 and
3-for-1 stock split of the Company's common stock, respectively. All prior
periods have been restated to reflect these stock splits effected as a
recapitalization.

    (c) Stock Plan

      The Company's 1998 Stock Plan (the "Stock Plan") authorizes the Company
to grant options to purchase common stock, to make awards of restricted common
stock, and to issue certain other equity-related awards to employees and
directors of, and consultants to, the Company. The total number of shares of
common stock which may be issued under the Stock Plan is 9,000,000 shares. The
Stock Plan is administered by the Board of Directors, which selects the persons
to whom stock options and other awards are granted and determines the number of
shares, the exercise or purchase prices, the vesting terms and the expiration
date. Non-qualified stock options may be granted at exercise prices which are
above, equal to, or below the grant date fair market value of the common stock.
The exercise price of options qualifying as incentive stock options may not be
less than the grant date fair market value of the common stock.

      Stock options granted under the Stock Plan are nontransferable, generally
become exercisable over a four-year period, and expire ten years after the date
of grant (subject to earlier termination in the event of the termination of the
optionee's employment or other relationship with the Company).

                                      F-56
<PAGE>

                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


      A summary of the status of the Company's Stock Plan is presented below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            (Unaudited)
                                   Year Ended            Three Months Ended
                               December 31, 1998           March 31, 1999
                            ------------------------- -------------------------
                                          Weighted                  Weighted
                                          average                   average
Fixed options                Shares    exercise price  Shares    exercise price
- -------------               ---------  -------------- ---------  --------------
<S>                         <C>        <C>            <C>        <C>
Outstanding at beginning
 of period................         --      $  --      4,794,235      $1.25
  Granted.................  4,896,703       1.24      2,534,433       1.85
  Exercised...............         --         --        (56,469)      1.78
  Forfeited...............   (102,468)      0.76        (66,626)       .68
                            ---------      -----      ---------      -----
Outstanding at end of pe-
 riod.....................  4,794,235       1.25      7,205,573       1.46
                            =========                 =========
Options exercisable at end
 of period................  2,088,504                 2,451,941
                            =========                 =========
</TABLE>

      The following table summarizes information about the Company's stock
options outstanding at December 31, 1998:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                           Options outstanding         Options exercisable
                       ---------------------------- --------------------------
                                   Weighted average                Weighted
                         Number       remaining       Number       average
     Exercise prices   outstanding contractual life exercisable exercise price
     ---------------   ----------- ---------------- ----------- --------------
     <S>               <C>         <C>              <C>         <C>
          $0.68         2,221,195      9.5 years     1,460,004      $0.68
           1.01           103,920     9.75 years        16,800       1.01
           1.79         2,469,120       10 years       611,700       1.79
                        ---------                    ---------
                        4,794,235     9.76 years     2,088,504       1.00
                        =========                    =========
</TABLE>

      The Company applies APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees, in accounting for its Stock Plan, and, accordingly, compensation
cost is recognized in the consolidated financial statements for stock options
granted to employees only when the fair value on the grant date exceeds the
exercise price. The Company granted no stock options during 1996 and 1997. Had
the Company determined compensation cost based on the fair value at the grant
date for its stock options under SFAS No. 123 for 1998 and 1999 grants, its net
loss would have been increased to the pro forma amounts indicated below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   (Unaudited)
                                                                   Three Months
                                                   Year Ended         Ended
                                                December 31, 1998 March 31, 1999
                                                ----------------- --------------
   <S>                                          <C>               <C>
   Net loss:
     As reported...............................     $(575,175)      $(235,513)
                                                    =========       =========
     Pro forma.................................     $(686,864)      $(361,257)
                                                    =========       =========
   Loss per share:
     As reported...............................     $   (0.07)      $   (0.05)
                                                    =========       =========
     Pro forma.................................     $   (0.09)      $   (0.08)
                                                    =========       =========
</TABLE>

                                      F-57
<PAGE>

                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


      The per share weighted average fair value of stock options granted during
1998 and 1999 was $0.50 and $0.75, respectively, on the date of grant, using
the minimum value option-pricing model with the following weighted average
assumptions used: no expected dividend yield, risk free interest rate of 7%,
and expected life of ten years.

(5) Commitments and Contingencies

    (a) Operating Leases

      The Company leases its facilities under various operating leases expiring
in 2002. Such leases include provisions that may require the Company to pay its
proportionate share of operating costs, which exceed specific thresholds. Rent
expense for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 was $144,499,
$203,511 and $576,509, respectively and $62,758 and $139,981 for the three-
months ended March 31, 1998 and 1999, respectively. Other income in 1998
consists primarily of a payment received by the Company in connection with the
early termination of its existing office lease.

    (b) Capital Leases

      The Company leases certain of its computer and office equipment under
capital leases. Substantially all of such leases are for two years, with annual
interest at rates ranging from 5.4% to 15.68%. The leased equipment secures all
leases.

      The following is a schedule of future minimum rental payments required
under the above leases as of December 31, 1998:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           Operating   Capital
                                                             leases    leases
                                                           ---------- ---------
   <S>                                                     <C>        <C>
   1999................................................... $  770,762 $ 168,253
   2000...................................................    702,665    72,118
   2001...................................................    720,518        --
   2002...................................................    488,280        --
                                                           ---------- ---------
                                                           $2,682,225   240,371
                                                           ==========
   Less: amount representing interest.....................              (24,940)
                                                                      ---------
     Net present value of minimum lease payments..........              215,431
   Less: current portion of capital lease obligations.....             (148,391)
                                                                      ---------
     Capital lease obligations, net of current portion....            $  67,040
                                                                      =========
</TABLE>

(6) Line of Credit

      The Company had a $750,000 bank revolving line of credit (increased to
$1,300,000 in February 1999) at prime plus 1/2% (8.25% at December 31, 1998)
which terminated in 1999. At December 31, 1997 and 1998, the Company borrowed
$0 and $425,743, respectively under this line of credit.

                                      F-58
<PAGE>

                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


(7) Significant Customers

      The following table summarizes revenues from major customers (revenues in
excess of 10% for the year) as a percentage of total revenues:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            (Unaudited)
                                                        Three Months Ended
                        Years Ended December 31,             March 31,
                        ------------------------        ------------------
                         1996       1997       1998       1998        1999
                       --------   --------   --------   ---------   ---------
   <S>                 <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>         <C>
   Customer A.........       --         19%        27%         30%         26%
   Customer B.........       13%        10         --          --          --
   Customer C.........       18         13         --          --          --
   Customer D.........       --         --         --          16          --
   Customer E.........       --         --         --          --          11
   Customer F.........       --         --         --          --          10
   Customer G.........       --         --         --          --          10
</TABLE>

(8) Deferred Compensation Plan

      The Company sponsors a qualified 401(k) deferred compensation plan (the
"Plan"), which covers substantially all of its employees. Participants are
permitted, in accordance with the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal
Revenue Code, to contribute up to 15% of their earnings into the Plan. The
Company may make matching contributions at its discretion. The Company elected
not to contribute to the Plan for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and
1998.

(9) Taxes (Unaudited)

      As discussed in note 2, effective January 1, 1999, the Company terminated
its S Corporation election and will be subject to corporate-level federal and
certain state income taxes. Upon termination of the S Corporation status,
deferred income taxes are recorded for the tax effect of cumulative temporary
differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of certain assets and
liabilities, primarily deferred revenue that must be recognized currently for
tax purposes, accrued expenses that are not currently deductible, cumulative
differences between tax depreciation and financial reporting allowances, and
the impact of the conversion from the cash method to the accrual method of
reporting for tax purposes.

      Pro forma income tax expense (benefit), assuming the Company had been a C
Corporation and applying the tax laws in effect during the periods presented,
for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1998 would have
been as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               (Unaudited)
                                                               Three Months
                                                                  Ended
                                 Years Ended December 31,       March 31,
                                ---------------------------  ----------------
                                  1996     1997     1998      1998     1999
                                -------- -------- ---------  ------- --------
   <S>                          <C>      <C>      <C>        <C>     <C>
   Federal tax................. $210,259 $365,042 $(195,560) $25,629 $(80,074)
   State taxes, net of
    federal....................   37,105   64,418        --    4,523       --
                                -------- -------- ---------  ------- --------
                                $247,364 $429,460 $(195,560) $30,152 $(80,074)
                                ======== ======== =========  ======= ========
</TABLE>

                                      F-59
<PAGE>

                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


      The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred
tax assets since management believes that, after considering all the available
objective evidence, it is more likely than not that these assets will not be
realized.

(10) Operating Segments

      Historically, the Company has operated in a single segment. With the
acquisition of Applica Corporation, the Company expanded its operations to
include a second segment, application hosting. To date, Applica Corporation, a
development-stage company, has generated no revenues. Total assets relating to
the application hosting business of Applica Corporation are $1,903,567 as of
March 31, 1999.

(11) Subsequent Events

    (a) Series A Convertible Preferred Stock Financing

      In January 1999, the Company issued 5,853,000 shares of Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock, $.0001 par value, for $1.41667 per share (see note
4a).

    (b) Litigation

      On March 2, 1999 the Company and its Chief Executive Officer ("CEO")
became parties to a civil action filed by Cambridge Technology Partners, Inc.
("CTP"). The suit alleges violation of employment and severance agreements by
the CEO who is a former CTP employee. CTP is seeking monetary damages against
the Company for interference with the former employee's contractual relations
with CTP. Management of the Company believes that the suit is without merit and
intends to vigorously defend against the action. In the opinion of management,
the amount of ultimate liability with respect to this action will not
materially affect the financial position or results of operations of the
Company.

    (c) Acquisitions

      Subsequent to December 31, 1998, the Company entered into the following
acquisitions, which will be accounted for under the purchase method of
accounting:

     .Applica Corporation

            On March 25, 1999, the Company entered into an agreement to
            acquire all the outstanding stock of Applica Corporation, a
            provider of application hosting services. The purchase price was
            comprised of 723,699 shares of common stock.

     .WPL Laboratories, Inc.

            On May 17, 1999, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire
            all the outstanding stock of WPL Laboratories, Inc., a provider of
            advanced software development services. The purchase price was
            comprised of: $5 million in cash, 1,364,140 shares of common stock
            and the assumption of all outstanding WPL stock options, which
            became exercisable for 314,804 shares of the Company's common
            stock at a an exercise price of $2.36 per share with a four-year
            vesting period. The WPL stockholders received one half of their
            cash consideration at closing and will receive the remainder
            incrementally over a four-year period so long as the stockholder
            does not voluntarily terminate his employment and is not
            terminated for cause. Of the shares of common stock issued to the
            former WPL stockholders, approximately fifty-

                                      F-60
<PAGE>

                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

            percent are subject to the Company's right, which lapses
            incrementally over a four-year period, to repurchase the shares of
            a particular stockholder, at their value at the time of the
            acquisition, upon the stockholder's resignation or the Company's
            termination of the stockholder for cause. In connection with the
            stock issuance, the Company provided approximately $1,200,000 in
            loans to stockholders. The loans which bear interest at prime plus
            1% are due at the earlier of the sale of stock or four years.

     .Web Yes, Inc.

            On June 10, 1999, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire
            all the outstanding stock of Web Yes, Inc., a provider of web
            hosting services. The purchase price was comprised of 456,908
            shares of common stock. Of the shares of common stock issued to
            the former Web Yes stockholders, 342,680 are subject to the
            Company's right, which lapses incrementally over a four-year
            period, to repurchase the shares of the particular stockholder
            upon the termination of his employment with Breakaway. The
            repurchase price shall be either at the share value at the time of
            the acquisition if the stockholder terminates employment or is
            terminated for cause, or at the fair market value if the
            stockholder's employment is terminated without cause.

 Related Party Advances

      In May 1999, Internet Capital Group, holder of the Company's Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock, provided $4,000,000 in advances which were
converted into equity in July, 1999. In connection with this transaction, the
Company issued Internet Capital Group a warrant to purchase 73,872 shares of
common stock at an exercise price of $8.13 per share.

 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock

      In July 1999, the Company issued 2,931,849 shares of Series B Convertible
Preferred Stock, $.0001 par value, for $6.50 per share. The Series B
Convertible Preferred Stock is entitled to receive dividends at a rate of $0.52
per share as and if declared. The Series B Convertible Preferred Stock is
voting and is convertible into shares of common stock on a share-per-share
basis, subject to certain adjustments. In the event of any liquidation,
dissolution or winding up of the Company, the Series B Convertible Preferred
Stock has a liquidation preference of $6.50 per share. The Series B Convertible
Preferred Stock is convertible into common stock immediately at the option of
the holder, and automatically converts into common stock upon the completion of
a qualifying initial public offering.

 1999 Stock Incentive Plan

      The 1999 Stock Incentive Plan was adopted in July 1999. The 1999 plan is
intended to replace the 1998 plan. Up to 4,800,000 shares of common stock
(subject to adjustment in the event of stock splits and other similar events)
may be issued pursuant to awards granted under the 1999 plan.

      The 1999 plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options,
nonstatutory stock options, restricted stock awards and other stock-based
awards.

 1999 Employee Stock Purchase Plan

      The 1999 Employee Stock Purchase Plan was adopted in July 1999. The
purchase plan authorizes the issuance of up to a total of 400,000 shares of
common stock to participating employees.

                                      F-61
<PAGE>

                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


      The following employees, including directors who are employees and
employees of any participating subsidiaries, are eligible to participate in the
purchase plan:

    .  Employees who are customarily employed for more than 20 hours per
       week and for more than five months per year; and

    .  Employees employed for at least three months prior to enrolling in
       the purchase plan.

      Employees who would immediately after the grant own 5% or more of the
total combined voting power or value of the Company's stock or any subsidiary
are not eligible to participate.

(12) Purchase Price Allocation (Unaudited)

      In August 1999 the Company finalized the allocation of the tangible and
intangible assets of the Acquired Companies. As a result, the excess of
purchase price over the fair value of tangible assets and liabilities has been
recorded as intangible assets, as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              APPLICA       WPL       WEB YES
                                             ----------  ----------  ----------
<S>                                          <C>         <C>         <C>
Purchase consideration:
  Cash......................................         --  $4,674,997  $  188,075
  Issuance of common stock.................. $1,417,998   4,825,811   3,712,378
                                             ----------  ----------  ----------
      Total purchase consideration..........  1,417,998   9,500,808   3,900,453
Direct cost of acquisition..................    159,159     105,654     179,210
                                             ----------  ----------  ----------
      Total purchase price.................. $1,577,157  $9,606,462  $4,079,663
                                             ==========  ==========  ==========
Tangible assets and liabilities:
  Cash and cash equivalents................. $  147,422  $  238,242  $   11,171
  Accounts receivable.......................         --     791,980     139,973
  Prepaid expense...........................     20,429          --          --
  Property and equipment....................    290,410     166,202     190,700
  Other assets..............................      7,332      16,934      34,298
  Notes payable.............................   (141,629)         --          --
  Accounts payable..........................   (151,102)    (35,751)    (10,970)
  Accrued expenses..........................    (33,679)   (196,728)    (33,080)
  Deferred tax liability....................         --    (567,000)   (188,000)
  Capital leases............................         --          --    (133,806)
                                             ----------  ----------  ----------
    Net tangible assets..................... $  139,183  $  413,879  $   10,286
Intangible assets:
  Customer base.............................         --  $1,037,000  $  426,000
  Workforce in place........................ $  201,000     445,000     206,000
                                             ----------  ----------  ----------
  Goodwill..................................  1,236,974   7,710,583   3,437,377
                                             ----------  ----------  ----------
      Total intangible assets...............  1,437,974   9,192,583   4,069,377
                                             ----------  ----------  ----------
      Total purchase price.................. $1,577,157  $9,606,462  $4,079,663
                                             ==========  ==========  ==========
</TABLE>

      Intangible assets will be amortized over the useful lives of three years
for both assembled workforce and customer base and five years for goodwill.

                                      F-62
<PAGE>

                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


(13) Authorized Share Increase and Stock Split

      In July 1999 the Board of Directors approved an increase in the number of
authorized common shares from 20,000,000 to 80,000,000, and is expected to
approve, in September 1999, approved a four-for-five stock split. All share
data shown in the accompanying financial statements have been retroactively
restated to reflect this stock split.

(14) Initial Public Offering (Unaudited)

      On October 5, 1999 the Company issued 3,450,000 shares of its common
stock (450,000 shares of which represented the underwriters exercise of its
overallotment option), $0.000125 par value per share, for proceeds of
approximately $39,600,000 (net of underwriting discounts and costs). The
Company intends to use the proceeds for working capital and other general
corporate purposes.

                                      F-63
<PAGE>

               Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of CommerceQuest, Inc.
(formerly MessageQuest, Inc.)

      In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheets and the related
statements of income, of changes in stockholders' (deficit) equity and of cash
flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
CommerceQuest, Inc. at December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management;
our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based
on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards, which require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for the
opinion expressed above.

                                          PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Tampa, Florida
February 26, 1999, except as to the stock split described in note 11 for which
the date is March 10, 1999

                                      F-64
<PAGE>

                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

                                 Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                December 31,       (Unaudited)
                                           ----------------------   September
                                              1997       1998       30, 1999
                                           ---------- -----------  -----------
<S>                                        <C>        <C>          <C>
Assets
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents............... $  709,803 $ 1,807,369  $   707,962
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance of
   $48,000 at December 31, 1997 and 1998
   and September 30, 1999.................  3,639,098   3,678,627    2,691,676
  Unbilled accounts receivable............    647,206   2,465,292      528,187
  Other current assets....................     48,744     234,505      233,210
                                           ---------- -----------  -----------
    Total current assets..................  5,044,851   8,185,793    4,161,035
Property and equipment, net...............    781,318   3,725,818    4,591,555
Capitalized software......................         --          --    1,363,784
Other assets..............................     15,780     363,846      698,111
                                           ---------- -----------  -----------
    Total assets.......................... $5,841,949 $12,275,457  $10,814,485
                                           ========== ===========  ===========
Liabilities and Stockholders' (Deficit)
 Equity
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses... $2,927,494 $ 5,102,468  $ 2,731,016
  Deferred revenue........................    493,674   1,013,760    3,201,202
  Current portion of long-term debt.......    123,379     169,402      233,932
                                           ---------- -----------  -----------
    Total current liabilities.............  3,544,547   6,285,630    6,166,150
  Other liabilities.......................         --     231,518      862,744
  Revolving lines of credit...............         --     233,744      426,338
  Long-term debt..........................    386,578     157,771      141,756
                                           ---------- -----------  -----------
    Total liabilities.....................  3,931,125   6,908,663    7,596,988
                                           ---------- -----------  -----------
  Convertible subordinated debentures.....         --  10,800,000   15,800,000
                                           ---------- -----------  -----------
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Stockholders' (deficit) equity:
  Common stock; $.002 par value,
   40,000,000 shares authorized,
   25,000,000 shares issued...............     50,000      50,000       50,000
  Additional paid-in capital..............    431,700     431,700      431,700
  Retained earnings (deficit).............  1,429,124   1,385,059   (5,764,238)
                                           ---------- -----------  -----------
                                            1,910,824   1,866,759   (5,282,538)
  Less treasury stock of 12,725,420
   shares, at cost........................         --  (7,299,965)  (7,299,965)
                                           ---------- -----------  -----------
    Total stockholders' (deficit) equity..  1,910,824  (5,433,206) (12,582,503)
                                           ---------- -----------  -----------
      Total liabilities and stockholders'
       (deficit) equity................... $5,841,949 $12,275,457  $10,814,485
                                           ========== ===========  ===========
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                      F-65
<PAGE>

                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

                            Statements of Operations

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      (Unaudited)
                                                                   Nine Months Ended
                               Year Ended December 31,               September 30,
                         -------------------------------------  ------------------------
                            1996         1997         1998         1998         1999
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
<S>                      <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>
Revenues:
  Licensed products..... $ 4,226,208  $ 5,000,698  $ 4,507,934  $ 2,986,830  $ 2,622,399
  Professional
   services.............   5,042,263    5,529,498   12,561,392    9,092,199    9,051,629
  Reselling.............   9,184,437   13,680,505   14,029,063    9,812,574    1,959,625
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
                          18,452,908   24,210,701   31,098,389   21,891,603   13,633,653
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Cost of revenues:
  Technical support.....          --      150,954      500,653      292,310      245,486
  Services..............   3,191,054    3,817,452    8,094,721    5,860,561    6,140,266
  Reselling.............   7,957,255   11,385,342   11,184,289    8,037,260    1,437,509
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
                          11,148,309   15,353,748   19,779,663   14,190,131    7,823,261
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Gross margin............   7,304,599    8,856,953   11,318,726    7,701,472    5,810,392
Operating expenses:
  Sales and marketing...     848,681    1,388,530    2,802,482    1,371,210    5,993,333
  Product development...   1,542,867    2,540,529    2,146,653    1,308,619    1,445,373
  General and
   administrative.......   2,932,577    3,003,253    3,964,803    3,264,140    4,314,024
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
    Total operating
     expenses...........   5,324,125    6,932,312    8,913,938    5,943,969   11,752,730
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Income (loss) from
 operations.............   1,980,474    1,924,641    2,404,788    1,757,503   (5,942,338)
Other income (expense):
  Interest expense......     (26,506)     (14,513)    (362,040)    (130,097)    (698,873)
  Other.................      11,155      190,283       83,187       67,872      (88,950)
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Net income (loss)....... $ 1,965,123  $ 2,100,411  $ 2,125,935  $ 1,695,278  $(6,730,161)
                         ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========
</TABLE>


   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                      F-66
<PAGE>

                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

            Statements of Changes in Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                            Common Stock       Additional     Treasury Stock       Retained
                         --------------------   Paid-In   ----------------------   Earnings
                           Shares     Amount    Capital     Shares     Amount      (Deficit)      Total
                         ----------  --------  ---------- ---------- -----------  -----------  ------------
<S>                      <C>         <C>       <C>        <C>        <C>          <C>          <C>
Balance, January 1,
 1996...................     20,000  $ 20,000   $  1,700          -- $        --  $  (775,810) $   (754,110)
Stock canceled..........    (20,000)  (20,000)    20,000          --          --           --            --
Stock issued............ 25,000,000    50,000    410,000          --          --           --       460,000
Net income..............         --        --         --          --          --    1,965,123     1,965,123
Dividends declared......         --        --         --          --          --     (985,600)     (985,600)
                         ----------  --------   --------  ---------- -----------  -----------  ------------
Balance, December 31,
 1996................... 25,000,000    50,000    431,700          --          --      203,713       685,413
Net income..............         --        --         --          --          --    2,100,411     2,100,411
Dividends declared......         --        --         --          --          --     (875,000)     (875,000)
                         ----------  --------   --------  ---------- -----------  -----------  ------------
Balance, December 31,
 1997................... 25,000,000    50,000    431,700          --          --    1,429,124     1,910,824
Net income..............         --        --         --          --          --    2,125,935     2,125,935
Dividends declared......         --        --         --          --          --   (2,170,000)   (2,170,000)
Purchase of treasury
 shares.................         --        --         --  12,725,420  (7,299,965)                (7,299,965)
                         ----------  --------   --------  ---------- -----------  -----------  ------------
Balance, December 31,
 1998................... 25,000,000    50,000    431,700  12,725,420  (7,299,965)   1,385,059    (5,433,206)
Net loss (unaudited)....         --        --         --          --          --   (6,730,161)   (6,730,161)
Dividends declared and
 paid (unaudited).......         --        --         --          --          --     (419,136)     (419,136)
                         ----------  --------   --------  ---------- -----------  -----------  ------------
Balance, September 30,
 1999
 (unaudited)............ 25,000,000  $ 50,000   $431,700  12,725,420 $(7,299,965) $(5,764,238) $(12,582,503)
                         ==========  ========   ========  ========== ===========  ===========  ============
</TABLE>



   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                      F-67
<PAGE>

                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

                            Statements of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      (Unaudited)
                                                                   Nine Months Ended
                               Year Ended December 31,               September 30,
                         -------------------------------------  ------------------------
                            1996         1997         1998         1998         1999
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
<S>                      <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>
Cash flows from
 operating activities:
 Net income (loss).....  $ 1,965,123  $ 2,100,411  $ 2,125,935  $ 1,695,278  $(6,730,161)
 Adjustments to
  reconcile net income
  (loss) to net cash
  provided by operating
  activities:
 Non-cash compensation
  expense..............      460,000           --           --           --           --
 Depreciation and
  amortization.........      144,411      323,894      536,454      353,347      657,962
 Loss on disposal of
  property.............           --           --           --           --       45,764
 Accrued interest on
  convertible
  debentures...........           --           --           --       42,192      633,228
 Changes in operating
  assets and
  liabilities:
  Accounts receivable..   (5,475,784)   2,409,399      (39,529)   1,186,141    1,055,678
  Unbilled accounts
   receivable..........           --     (623,580)  (1,818,086)     269,922    1,937,105
  Other receivables....        7,343        3,642           --           --           --
  Other assets.........      (29,072)     (30,740)    (456,083)    (342,988)    (227,172)
  Stockholder
   receivables.........     (139,347)       3,877           --           --           --
  Accounts payable and
   accrued expenses....    4,754,771   (2,027,734)   1,902,920    1,944,475   (2,393,999)
  Deferred revenue.....           --      493,674      520,086      360,024    2,187,442
  Other liabilities....           --           --      231,518           --           --
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
   Net cash (used in)
    provided by
    operating
    activities.........    1,687,445    2,652,843    3,003,215    5,508,391   (2,834,153)
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Cash flows from
 investing activities:
 Purchase of property
  and equipment........     (453,591)    (641,160)  (3,208,611)  (2,095,934)  (1,592,263)
 Proceeds from disposal
  of property and
  equipment............           --           --           --           --       22,800
 Acquisition of
  business, net of cash
  received.............           --           --           --           --     (151,978)
 Capitalized software
  development costs....           --           --           --           --   (1,363,784)
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
   Net cash used in
    investing
    activities.........     (453,591)    (641,160)  (3,208,611)  (2,095,934)  (3,085,225)
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Cash flows from
 financing activities:
 Proceeds under
  convertible
  subordinated
  debenture............           --           --    5,821,967    5,821,967    5,000,000
 Borrowings under note
  payable agreements...      138,000      400,000      102,343      102,343      173,980
 Principal payments on
  notes payable........     (248,939)     (28,982)    (146,188)    (106,396)    (127,467)
 Stockholder loans.....      531,020           --      729,003      729,003           --
 Payments on
  stockholder loans....   (1,266,703)     (85,000)    (867,942)    (867,942)          --
 Borrowings under line
  of credit............    1,854,000    2,104,000    1,661,126           --    5,325,205
 Payments on line of
  credit...............   (2,104,000)  (2,104,000)  (1,427,382)          --   (5,132,611)
 Dividends paid........           --   (1,725,130)  (2,170,000)  (2,170,000)    (419,136)
 Purchase of treasury
  stock, at cost.......           --           --   (2,399,965)  (1,369,872)          --
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
   Net cash (used in)
    provided by
    financing
    activities.........   (1,096,622)  (1,439,112)   1,302,962    2,139,103    4,819,971
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Net increase (decrease)
 in cash and cash
 equivalents...........      137,232      572,571    1,097,566    5,551,560   (1,099,407)
Cash and cash
 equivalents, beginning
 of period.............           --      137,232      709,803      709,803    1,807,369
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Cash and cash
 equivalents, end of
 period................  $   137,232  $   709,803  $ 1,807,369  $ 6,261,363  $   707,962
                         ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========
Supplemental disclosure
 of cash flow
 information:
 Interest paid during
  the period...........  $    26,506  $    14,513  $   130,522  $    87,900  $    65,700
                         ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========
Supplemental disclosure
 of non-cash financing
 activities:
 See notes 2 and 6
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                      F-68
<PAGE>

                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

                         Notes to Financial Statements

              For the Years Ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998
       And the Nine Months Ended September 30, 1998 and 1999 (Unaudited)

1. Organization and Operations

      CommerceQuest, Inc. (the "Company," formerly MessageQuest, Inc.) is a
solutions provider in the Enterprise Application Integration and Internet
Application Integration segments of the computer industry. The Company develops
software tools and provides consulting and managed network services based upon
its domain expertise in message oriented middleware. The Company's solutions
enable its customers to integrate business information over dissimilar
computing platforms and communication networks. In addition, the Company
historically re-marketed third-party hardware and software products, although
this business activity has been substantially de-emphasized in 1999.

      Effective August 2, 1999, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding
common shares of Electronic Trends, Inc. The business primarily provided staff
services in the electronic data interface professional services market.
Consideration included $151,978, net of cash acquired. The acquisition has been
accounted for using the purchase method of accounting for acquisitions and,
accordingly, the results of operations have been included in the September 30,
1999 (unaudited) financial statements since the effective date of acquisition.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    Revenue Recognition

      The Company licenses its software products to end users pursuant to
perpetual license agreements. Amounts billed in advance of installation and
pending completion of remaining significant obligations are deferred. Revenue
from software licenses is recognized upon sale and shipment. Royalty revenue
from licensing agreements with third-party distributors is recognized when
earned. For the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1997, revenue from the sale
of software was recognized in accordance with Statement of Position ("SOP") 91-
1, Software Revenue Recognition. Beginning January 1, 1998, revenue from the
sale of software is recognized in accordance with SOP 97-2, Software Revenue
Recognition. SOP 97-2 requires the total contract revenue to be allocated to
the various elements of the contract based upon objective evidence of the fair
values of such elements and allows for only allocated revenue to be recognized
upon completion of those elements. The effect of the adoption of SOP 97-2 was
not significant to the Company's results of operations for the year ended
December 31, 1998. Amounts billed in advance of recognized revenue are
deferred. For contracts for professional services, revenue is recognized as the
services are performed. Revenue from support/maintenance contracts is
recognized ratably over the contract period as the services are performed.

      Unbilled accounts receivable represent revenue on contracts to be billed
in subsequent periods in accordance with the terms of such contracts, as well
as revenue from reselling transactions for which the customer has yet to be
billed.

      During 1996, the Company entered into a contract for the sale of a
license for certain message-oriented middleware and database products to BMC
Software, Inc. for $5,450,000. The Company recognized revenues under this
contract of approximately $3,800,000 during 1996. The remaining revenues of
approximately $1,650,000 were recognized during 1997.

    Cash and Cash Equivalents

      The Company considers all short-term, highly liquid investments with
original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

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<PAGE>

                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment are stated at cost. Additions and major renewals
are capitalized. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred.
Upon disposal, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from
the accounts, with the resulting gain or loss included in income. Depreciation
is provided on an accelerated method over the estimated useful lives of the
related assets.

    Software Development Costs

      Development costs incurred in the research and development of new
software products and enhancements to existing software products are expensed
as incurred until technological feasibility has been established. After
technological feasibility is established, any additional development costs are
capitalized in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard
("SFAS") No. 86, "Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to be Sold,
Leased, or Otherwise Marketed." Capitalization ceases upon general release to
customers. Such costs are amortized over the economic life of the related
product. Through March 31, 1999, the period between achieving technological
feasibility and the general availability of such software was short and
software development costs qualifying for capitalization were insignificant.
Accordingly, such amounts were expensed as incurred. The Company performs an
annual review of the recoverability of such capitalized software costs. At the
time a determination is made that capitalized amounts are not recoverable based
on the estimated cash flows to be generated from the applicable software, any
remaining capitalized amounts are written off.

    Income Taxes

      Prior to June 1999, the Company elected to be taxed as an S Corporation
under the provision of the Internal Revenue Code whereby taxable income is
generally reported by the shareholders on their individual income tax returns.
The S Corporation election was terminated on June 2, 1999, and subsequently the
Company became subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes as a C
Corporation. The Company utilizes the asset and liability method of accounting
for income taxes. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recorded to
reflect the tax consequences on future years differences between the tax basis
of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each year-
end, based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the
periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. A
valuation allowance is provided against the future benefit of deferred tax
assets if it is determined that it is more likely than not that the future tax
benefits associated with the deferred tax asset will not be realized.

    Statement of Cash Flows

      During the year ended December 31, 1997, the Company was repaid certain
receivables from stockholders in the amount of $135,470 through a reduction in
dividend payments. Acquisitions of capital assets of $272,054 were included in
accounts payable and accrued expenses as of December 31, 1998. Accordingly,
these noncash transactions have been excluded from the accompanying statements
of cash flows.

    Use of Estimates

      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements. Estimates also affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    Comprehensive Income

      SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income," requires that the Company
report comprehensive income, which includes net income as well as certain other
changes in assets and liabilities recorded in stockholders' (deficit) equity,
in the financial statements. There were no components of comprehensive income
other than net income for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 and
for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1999 (unaudited).

    Unaudited Financial Statements

      The financial statements as of September 30, 1999 and for the nine months
ended September 30, 1998 and 1999 are unaudited; however, in the opinion of
management, all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments)
necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements for these interim
periods have been included. The results for the nine months ended September 30,
1999 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be obtained for the full
fiscal year ending December 31, 1999.

    Segment Reporting

      In 1998, the Company adopted SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of
an Enterprise and Related Information." SFAS No. 131 supersedes SFAS No. 14,
"Financial Reporting for Segments of a Business Enterprise," replacing the
"industry segment" approach with the "management" approach. The management
approach designates the internal organization that is used by management for
making operating decisions and assessing performance as the source of the
Company's reportable segments. SFAS No. 131 also requires disclosures about
products and services, geographic areas, and major customers. Currently, there
is no additional segment information required to be disclosed.

    New Accounting Pronouncements

      In 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS
No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging," effective for
fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. The new standard requires that an
entity recognize derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the financial
statements, to measure those instruments at fair value and to reflect the
changes in fair value of those instruments as either components of
comprehensive income or net income, depending on the types of those
instruments. This statement was amended by SFAS No. 137, "Accounting for
Derivatives and Hedging Activities--Deferral of the Effective Date of FASB
Statement No. 133." As a result, SFAS No. 133 will be effective in 2001 for the
Company. The Company does not use derivatives or other financial products.

    Reclassifications

      Certain items in the 1996 and 1997 financial statements have been
reclassified to conform to the 1998 presentation. Such reclassifications had no
impact on total assets, net income, or total cash flows previously reported.

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                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


3. Concentrations of Credit Risk

      Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to
concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents
and trade receivables. The Company maintains substantially all of its cash
investments with what it believes to be high credit quality financial
institutions. Sales and accounts receivable to customers that exceeded 10% of
total revenues and total accounts receivable are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            Sales                                 Accounts Receivable
                         ---------------------------------------------------  -------------------------------
                                                           (Unaudited)
                                                           Nine Months
                         Year Ended December 31,       Ended September 30,    December 31,       (Unaudited)
                         ---------------------------   -------------------    ---------------   September 30,
                          1996      1997      1998       1998        1999      1997     1998        1999
                         -------   -------   -------   ---------   ---------  ------   ------   -------------
<S>                      <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>         <C>        <C>      <C>      <C>
Customer A..............      22%       17%       --          --          --      --       --         --
Customer B..............      32%       15%       23%         23%         --      26%      33%        --
Customer C..............      --        15%       --          --          --      --       --         --
Customer D..............      --        --        12%         12%         --      --       24%        --
Customer E..............      --        --        --          --          --      --       15%        --
</TABLE>

4. Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             December 31,         (Unaudited)
                                Useful  -----------------------  September 30,
                                Lives      1997        1998          1999
                               -------- ----------  -----------  -------------
<S>                            <C>      <C>         <C>          <C>
Buildings..................... 39 years $       --  $ 2,290,956   $ 2,538,151
Furniture and equipment.......  7 years    331,902      552,889       516,988
Computers.....................  5 years    998,424    1,960,863     3,163,543
Leasehold improvements........  7 years      7,059       13,342        13,342
                                        ----------  -----------   -----------
                                         1,337,385    4,818,050     6,232,024
Less accumulated depreciation
 and amortization.............            (556,067)  (1,092,232)   (1,640,469)
                                        ----------  -----------   -----------
                                        $  781,318  $ 3,725,818   $ 4,591,555
                                        ==========  ===========   ===========
</TABLE>

      Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998
and for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1999 (unaudited)
approximated $144,000, $324,000, $536,000, $353,000 and $658,000, respectively.

                                      F-72
<PAGE>

                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

                  Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


5. Long-Term Debt

     Long-term debt consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       December 31,        (Unaudited)
                                    --------------------  September 30,
                                      1997       1998         1999
                                    ---------  ---------  --------------
<S>                                 <C>        <C>        <C>
Notes payable, bearing interest at
 9.95%, principal and interest due
 in monthly installments;
 collateralized by certain fixed
 assets............................ $ 371,018  $ 327,173  $ 201,708
Note payable, bearing interest at
 8.95%, principal and interest due
 in quarterly installments;
 collateralized by certain computer
 software..........................       --          --    173,980
Notes payable to stockholder, non-
 interest bearing, principal
 payable in January 1999. Paid in
 full during 1998..................   138,939         --         --
                                    ---------  ---------  ---------
                                      509,957    327,173    375,688
Less current portion...............  (123,379)  (169,402)  (233,932)
                                    ---------  ---------  ---------
                                    $ 386,578  $ 157,771  $ 141,756
                                    =========  =========  =========
</TABLE>

     Maturities of notes payable for the years subsequent to September 30,
1999 (unaudited) are as follows:

<TABLE>
        <S>                                                             <C>
        2000........................................................... $235,934
        2001...........................................................   77,704
        2002...........................................................   62,050
</TABLE>

6. Convertible Subordinated Debentures

     In September and October 1998, the Company issued a total of $10,800,000
of 7.00% convertible subordinated debentures maturing through October 2003.
The convertible subordinated debentures are exchangeable at any time into
common stock of the Company at an exchange price of $2.52 per share, subject
to adjustment. Provisions of the debenture agreements contain certain
covenants, the most restrictive of which limits the payment of dividends and
the creation of additional indebtedness.

     In connection with the transaction, $5,300,000 of the proceeds was used
to repurchase shares of stock from certain shareholders. The lender agreed to
pay $4,900,000 of this amount; accordingly, this amount has been reflected as
a non-cash transaction and excluded from the statement of cash flows for the
year ended December 31, 1998. Approximately $78,000 of the subordinated
debenture issue costs were withheld from the proceeds and have been included
in other assets in the financial statements as of December 31, 1998.
Accordingly, this amount has been reflected as a non-cash transaction and
excluded from the statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31,
1998.

     During July 1999, the Company issued a total of $5,000,000 of 7.00%
convertible subordinated debentures maturing on July 19, 2004. The convertible
subordinated debentures are exchangeable at any time into common stock of the
Company at an exchange price of $4.16 per share, subject to adjustment.
Provisions of the debenture agreements contain certain covenants, the most
restrictive of which limits the payment of dividends and the creation of
additional indebtedness.

                                     F-73
<PAGE>

                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


7. Lines of Credit

      During 1998, the Company entered into a line of credit facility with a
financial institution in the amount of $1,000,000 to finance working capital
needs. At December 31, 1998 and September 30, 1999 (unaudited) there were $0
and $425,648, respectively, of borrowings under this facility. Additionally,
during 1998, the Company entered into a reducing line of credit facility, as
defined in the credit agreement, with an initial available balance of
$1,300,000 to finance the acquisition of the Company's headquarters and to
provide additional funds for property improvements. At December 31, 1998 and
September 30, 1999 (unaudited) there were $226,850 and $0, respectively, of
borrowings under this credit facility. The credit facilities mature in ten
years and are collateralized by the Company's property and equipment. During
1998, the Company also entered into a reducing line of credit facility, as
defined in the credit agreement, with an initial available balance of $400,000
to provide financing for property improvements on the Company's headquarters.
The facility is for seven years and is collateralized by all the assets of the
Company. Interest on the credit lines is payable monthly at a rate of 2.75% in
excess of the 30-day commercial paper rate, based upon the actual days elapsed
over a 360-day year (7.85% and 8.11% borrowing rates at December 31, 1998 and
September 30, 1999 (unaudited), respectively). At December 31, 1998 and
September 30, 1999 (unaudited), there were $6,894 and $690, respectively, of
borrowings under this credit facility. There was $2,196,086 and $2,249,492
available under the three facilities at December 31, 1998 and September 30,
1999 (unaudited), respectively. The weighted-average interest rates under these
facilities for the year ended December 31, 1998 and the nine months ended
September 30, 1999 (unaudited), were 8.03% and 7.71%, respectively.

8. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

      The fair value of short-term financial instruments, including cash and
cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable and certain accrued
expenses approximates their carrying amounts in the financial statements due to
the short maturity of such instruments.

      The carrying amount of the lines of credit issued pursuant to the
Company's bank credit agreement approximates fair value because the interest
rates change with market interest rates.

      The fair value of the Company's long-term debt approximates carrying
value based on the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on
the current rates offered to the Company for debt of the same maturities.

      The Company believes that it is not practical to estimate the fair value
of the convertible subordinate debentures with a carrying value of $15,800,000,
as these debentures have numerous unique features.

                                      F-74
<PAGE>

                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


9. Income Taxes

      The provision for income taxes is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       December 31, December 31, September 30,
                                           1997         1998         1999
                                       ------------ ------------ -------------
      <S>                              <C>          <C>          <C>
      Current:
        Federal.......................    $ --         $ --         $ --
        State and local...............      --           --           --
                                          ------       ------       ------
                                            --           --           --
                                          ------       ------       ------
      Deferred:
        Federal.......................      --           --           --
        State and local...............      --           --           --
                                          ------       ------       ------
          Total provision for income
           taxes......................    $ --         $ --         $ --
                                          ======       ======       ======
</TABLE>

      Prior to June 2, 1999, the Company had elected to be taxed as an S-
corporation and thus, all income of the Company was passed through to the
shareholders and taxed at their level. Effective June 2, 1999, the Company
elected C-corporation status for income tax reporting purposes and at this time
adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 109, Accounting for
Income Taxes (FAS 109). To account for this change in tax status, the Company
recorded a deferred benefit of $60,760. This provision reflected the temporary
differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their financial
statement carrying values. The temporary differences result from reserves
created for bad debts and sales returns that are not currently deductible for
income tax purposes. The Company provides a valuation allowance against net
deferred tax assets if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more
likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be
realized. The tax benefit of these temporary differences and the net operating
loss generated during the C-corporation period beginning June 2, 1999 and
ending September 30, 1999 has been offset by a valuation allowance.

      As of September 30, 1999, the Company had approximately $4,700,000 of net
operating loss carryforwards for federal and state income tax purposes, which
expire in the year 2018.

                                      F-75
<PAGE>

                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


10. Commitments and Contingencies

   Operating Leases

      The Company leases office space under operating leases expiring through
August 2001. Rent expense under these leases for the years ended December 31,
1996, 1997 and 1998 and for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1999
(unaudited) approximated $115,000, $239,000, $357,000, $225,000 and $194,000,
respectively.

      Future basic rental commitments under noncancelable operating leases at
September 30, 1999 (unaudited) are approximately as follows:

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                            <C>
      Twelve months ending September 30,
        2000........................................................ $  634,000
        2001........................................................    431,000
        2002........................................................    289,000
        2003........................................................      6,000
        2004........................................................      1,500
                                                                     ----------
        Total minimum payments...................................... $1,361,500
                                                                     ==========
</TABLE>

11. Equity

   Stock Compensation

      During 1996, the Company issued common stock as compensation to employees
who were previously covered by a phantom stock agreement. In exchange for the
newly issued shares, the recipients waived all rights and shares granted them
under the phantom stock agreement. The aggregate compensation earned under the
phantom stock plan during 1996 totaled $460,000.

   Stock Split

      During January 1997, October 1998 and March 1999, the Board of Directors
approved that the Company's issued and outstanding common stock be split on a
5-for-1, 5-for-1, and 2-for-1 basis, respectively. All share amounts have been
retroactively adjusted in the accompanying financial statements to reflect
these stock splits.

   Stock Option Plan

      Effective January 1, 1997, the Board of Directors approved the adoption
of a stock option plan under which qualified and non-qualified stock options
may be granted to employees, directors, and consultants to the Company. The
Board of Directors also authorized 4,138,750 shares to be reserved for issuance
pursuant to the terms of the plan. The Company has granted qualified and non-
qualified stock options to certain employees with vesting periods of up to 4
years. These options give the employee the right to purchase common stock at an
exercise price estimated by management to be at least equal to the fair value
of the stock at the date of the option's grant. For all options granted, the
term during which employees may exercise the option was initially 10 years.

      The Company applies APB Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees," and related Interpretations in accounting for stock options.
Accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized in

                                      F-76
<PAGE>

                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

connection with the issuance of these options. Had compensation cost for the
Company's stock option plan been determined based on the fair value at the
grant dates for the awards under the plan consistent with the method of SFAS
Statement 123, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation," the Company's net
income would have been reduced to the adjusted amounts indicated below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               (unaudited)
                                                            Nine Months Ended
                             Year Ended December 31,          September 30,
                         -------------------------------- ----------------------
                            1996       1997       1998       1998       1999
                         ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -----------
<S>                      <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
Pro forma net income
 (loss):
  As reported........... $1,965,123 $2,100,411 $2,125,935 $1,695,278 $(6,730,161)
  As adjusted
   (unaudited)..........  1,965,123  1,152,116  1,356,486 $1,361,075 $(7,207,107)
</TABLE>

      The estimated per share fair value of options granted for the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1998 and the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and
1999 (unaudited) was $0.46, $0.39, $0.37 and $1.20, respectively. The fair
value of each option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-
Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions
for grants in the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998 and the nine months
ended September 30, 1998 and 1999 (unaudited), respectively: no dividend yield
for each year presented; risk-free interest rates of 5.74%, 4.65%, 4.38% and
6.10%, respectively; expected lives of the options prior to exercise of 8.5
years for each year presented and volatility of the stock price was omitted
from the pricing model as permitted by SFAS No. 123. A summary of the status of
the Company's stock option plan and changes during the years and periods ended
on those dates, is presented below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       Year Ended December 31,                      (unaudited)
                          ---------------------------------------------------    Nine Months Ended
                                    1997                      1998               September 30, 1999
                          ------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------
                                        Weighted                  Weighted                 Weighted
                                        Average                   Average                  Average
     Fixed Options         Shares    Exercise Price  Shares    Exercise Price  Shares   Exercise Price
     -------------        ---------  -------------- ---------  -------------- --------- --------------
<S>                       <C>        <C>            <C>        <C>            <C>       <C>
Outstanding at beginning
 of period..............         --      $0.00      1,957,000      $1.20      3,530,000     $1.21
Granted.................  2,069,500      $1.20      1,982,500      $1.22        401,500     $2.97
Exercised...............         --      $0.00             --      $0.00             --     $0.00
Canceled................   (112,500)     $1.20       (409,500)     $1.20             --     $0.00
                          ---------                 ---------                 ---------
Outstanding at end of
 period.................  1,957,000                 3,530,000                 3,931,500
                          =========                 =========                 =========
Options exercisable at
 end of period..........         --                   551,750                 1,028,500
                          =========                 =========                 =========
</TABLE>

                                      F-77
<PAGE>

                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


      The following table summarizes certain information about stock options at
September 30, 1999 (unaudited):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                    Options Outstanding                Options Exercisable
        ------------------------------------------------------------------
          Number         Weighted-Average                Number
        of Shares           Remaining         Exercise of Shares  Exercise
        at 9/30/99   Contractual Life (years)  Prices  at 9/30/99  Prices
        ----------   ------------------------ -------- ---------- --------
        <S>          <C>                      <C>      <C>        <C>
         3,487,000             8.18            $1.20   1,016,000   $1.20
            50,000             8.94            $1.80      12,500   $1.80
           394,500             9.76            $3.00           0   $3.00
</TABLE>

      As of September 30, 1999 (unaudited), options to purchase 207,250 shares
of common stock were available for future grants.

12. Employee Benefit and Incentive Plans

      The Company sponsors a tax deferred 401(k) defined contribution savings
and profit sharing plan which covers substantially all employees who meet
minimum service requirements. Employees may defer up to 15% of their annual
compensation, which the Company will match at a rate of 20% of the employee's
contribution on the first 6% of his or her annual salary. In addition, the plan
allows for annual profit sharing contributions at the discretion of the Board
of Directors.

      Company matching contributions to the 401(k) plan for the years ended
December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 and for the nine months ended September 30,
1998 and 1999 (unaudited) totaled approximately $15,000, $28,000, $52,000,
$39,000 and $67,000, respectively. To date, the Company has not made any
discretionary profit sharing contributions to the 401(k) plan.

13. Subsequent Event (Unaudited)

      On November 12, 1999, the Company issued a total of $5,000,000 of 5.77%
promissory notes maturing August 12, 2000. The principal plus accrued interest
are convertible into equity securities of the Company, at an exchange price to
be determined based upon the closing of future equity financings or at $7.022
per share, subject to adjustment, in the event of an acquisition of the Company
or other liquidating event.

                                      F-78
<PAGE>

                       Report of Independent Accountants

To the Board of Directors
Commerx, Inc.

      In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheet and the related statements
of operations, of changes in stockholders' deficit and of cash flows present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Commerx, Inc. at
December 31, 1998, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the
year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management;
our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based
on our audit. We conducted our audit of these statements in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards which require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for the
opinion expressed above.

                                          PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
March 26, 1999
Chicago, Illinois

                                      F-79
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                                 Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    (Unaudited)
                                                     December 31,  September 30,
                                                         1998          1999
                                                     ------------  -------------
<S>                                                  <C>           <C>
Assets
Current assets
  Cash and cash equivalents......................... $ 3,302,954   $  1,599,915
  Short-term investments............................     200,000        200,000
  Trade accounts receivable (net of allowance of
   $26,363 at September 30, 1999)...................      20,127        459,249
  Other current assets..............................      22,436        105,895
                                                     -----------   ------------
    Total current assets............................   3,545,517      2,365,059
                                                     -----------   ------------
Property and equipment, net of accumulated
 depreciation.......................................     206,026      1,307,003
Security deposits...................................         --         200,000
Other assets........................................         --          54,793
                                                     -----------   ------------
    Total assets.................................... $ 3,751,543   $  3,926,855
                                                     ===========   ============
Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit
Current liabilities
  Accounts payable.................................. $   364,116   $    768,667
  Due to related party..............................      92,713         98,776
  Accrued expenses..................................     177,166      1,846,321
  Deferred revenue..................................     180,909        355,321
  Notes payable--stockholders.......................         --       1,802,194
  Notes payable--current............................         --          87,548
  Obligation under capital lease--current...........         --         321,176
                                                     -----------   ------------
    Total current liabilities.......................     814,904      5,280,003
                                                     -----------   ------------
Notes payable--noncurrent...........................         --         183,690
Obligation under capital lease......................         --         813,065
                                                     -----------   ------------
    Total liabilities...............................     814,904      6,276,758
                                                     -----------   ------------
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
Redeemable convertible Series A preferred stock,
 $.001 par value, redeemable at $1.05 per share,
 8,570,000 shares authorized; 6,665,428 and
 8,570,000 shares issued and outstanding as of De-
 cember 31, 1998 and September 30, 1999, respec-
 tively (aggregate liquidation preference of $1.05
 per share).........................................   5,009,520      7,009,520
Stockholders' deficit:
  Common stock, $.001 par value, 20,000,000 shares
   authorized; 7,430,000 shares issued and
   outstanding......................................       7,430          7,430
  Deferred compensation.............................         --        (879,528)
  Additional paid-in capital........................   2,256,130      3,459,633
  Accumulated deficit...............................  (4,336,441)   (11,946,958)
                                                     -----------   ------------
    Total stockholders' deficit.....................  (2,072,881)    (9,359,423)
                                                     -----------   ------------
    Total liabilities, redeemable convertible
     preferred stock and stockholders' deficit...... $ 3,751,543   $  3,926,855
                                                     ===========   ============
</TABLE>

    The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

                                      F-80
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                            Statements of Operations

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           For the
                                            year            (Unaudited)
                                            ended       For the nine months
                                          December      ended September 30,
                                             31,      ------------------------
                                            1998         1998         1999
                                         -----------  -----------  -----------
<S>                                      <C>          <C>          <C>
Revenue:
  Service............................... $   375,037  $   263,568  $   388,216
  Transaction...........................         --           --       445,263
                                         -----------  -----------  -----------
    Total revenue.......................     375,037      263,568      833,479
                                         -----------  -----------  -----------
Cost of revenues........................         --           --       426,209
                                         -----------  -----------  -----------
    Total gross margin..................     375,037      263,568      407,270
                                         -----------  -----------  -----------
Operating expenses:
  Selling and marketing.................     577,324      317,645    1,952,141
  Information technology................     514,946      274,267    1,972,444
  Production and operations.............     140,161      112,984      518,577
  General and administrative............   1,134,764      553,149    3,594,746
                                         -----------  -----------  -----------
    Total operating expenses............   2,367,195    1,258,045    8,037,908
                                         -----------  -----------  -----------
Operating loss..........................  (1,992,158)    (994,477)  (7,630,638)
Nonoperating income (expense):
  Interest income.......................         --           --        59,147
  Interest expense......................    (185,825)    (133,210)     (39,026)
                                         -----------  -----------  -----------
    Total other income (expense)........    (185,825)    (133,210)      20,121
                                         -----------  -----------  -----------
Net loss................................ $(2,177,983) $(1,127,687) $(7,610,517)
                                         ===========  ===========  ===========
</TABLE>


    The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

                                      F-81
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                 Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Deficit

              December 31, 1998 and September 30, 1999 (unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                              Common Stock
                          ---------------------  Unamortized  Additional                   Total
                            Number    Carrying      Stock      Paid-In   Accumulated   Stockholders'
                          of Shares     Value    Compensation  Capital     Deficit        Deficit
                          ----------  ---------  ------------ ---------- ------------  -------------
<S>                       <C>         <C>        <C>          <C>        <C>           <C>
Balance at January 1,
 1998...................  16,950,000  $ 200,000   $      --   $       -- $ (2,158,458)  $(1,958,458)
Conversion of
 shareholder notes and
 accrued interest to
 donated capital........         --         --          --     2,073,080          --      2,073,080
Conversion of common
 stock, no par to $0.001
 par value common
 stock..................         --    (183,050)        --       183,050          --            --
Exchange of common stock
 for Series A redeemable
 convertible preferred
 stock..................  (9,520,000)    (9,520)        --           --           --         (9,520)
Net loss................         --         --          --           --    (2,177,983)   (2,177,983)
                          ----------  ---------   ---------   ---------- ------------   -----------
Balance at December 31,
 1998...................   7,430,000      7,430         --     2,256,130   (4,336,441)   (2,072,881)
Issuance of stock
 options................                           (939,503)     939,503          --            --
Stock compensation
 recognized.............                             59,975          --           --         59,975
Issuance of Series A
 preferred stock
 warrants ..............         --         --          --        60,000          --         60,000
Issuance of Series A
 preferred stock
 warrants ..............         --         --          --        14,000          --         14,000
Issuance of Series B
 preferred stock
 warrants ..............         --         --          --       190,000          --        190,000
Net loss................         --         --          --           --    (7,610,517)   (7,610,517)
                          ----------  ---------   ---------   ---------- ------------   -----------
Balance at September 30,
 1999...................   7,430,000  $   7,430   $(879,528)  $3,459,633 $(11,946,958)  $(9,359,423)
                          ==========  =========   =========   ========== ============   ===========
</TABLE>


    The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements

                                      F-82
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                            Statements of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             (Unaudited)
                                        For the year  For the nine months ended
                                           ended            September 30,
                                        December 31,  --------------------------
                                            1998          1998          1999
                                        ------------  ------------  ------------
<S>                                     <C>           <C>           <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net loss............................  $(2,177,983)  $ (1,127,687) $ (7,610,517)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
 net cash used in operating
 activities:
  Depreciation........................       45,627         28,047       220,325
  Interest expense on shareholder
   notes..............................      225,160        133,210         6,063
  Amortization of debt discount.......          --             --          8,369
  Amortization of compensation
   expense............................          --             --         59,975
Changes in operating assets and
 liabilities:
    Increase in accounts receivable...       (7,029)       (39,786)     (439,122)
    (Increase) decrease in other
     current assets...................     (208,585)         4,914       (83,459)
    (Increase) in security deposits...          --             --       (200,000)
    Increase in other non-current
     assets...........................          --             --        (54,793)
    Increase (decrease) in accounts
     payable..........................      360,953         98,122       404,551
    Increase in accrued expenses......       91,962         40,560     1,669,155
    Increase in deferred revenue......       89,727        148,038       174,412
                                        -----------   ------------  ------------
      Net cash used by operations.....   (1,580,168)      (714,582)   (5,845,041)
                                        -----------   ------------  ------------
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Acquisition of plant, property, and
   equipment..........................     (144,444)       (78,525)     (388,506)
                                        -----------   ------------  ------------
      Net cash used in investing
       activities.....................     (144,444)       (78,525)     (388,506)
                                        -----------   ------------  ------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Proceeds from shareholder notes.....      100,000        100,000     1,991,809
  Decrease in amount due to related
   party..............................     (124,596)       734,323           --
  Gross proceeds from issuance of note
   payable............................          --             --        300,000
  Repayment of note payable...........          --             --        (15,325)
  Obligations under capital lease.....          --             --        254,024
  Proceeds from sale of Series A
   redeemable convertible preferred
   stock..............................    5,000,000            --      2,000,000
                                        -----------   ------------  ------------
      Net cash provided from financing
       activities.....................    4,975,404        834,323     4,530,508
                                        -----------   ------------  ------------
Net increase (decrease) in cash.......    3,250,792         41,216    (1,703,039)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
 of year..............................       52,162         52,162     3,302,954
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
 year.................................  $ 3,302,954   $     93,378  $  1,599,915
Supplemental cash flow information:
 Interest paid........................  $    45,868   $        --   $      7,545
Non-cash financing activities:
  Conversion of shareholder notes and
   interest to additional paid-in
   capital............................  $ 2,073,080   $        --   $        --
  Exchange of common stock for Series
   A redeemable convertible preferred
   stock..............................  $     9,520   $        --   $        --
  Estimated fair value of warrants--
   recorded as debt discount..........  $       --    $        --   $    264,000
  Equipment obtained under capital
   lease..............................  $       --    $        --   $    932,796
  Incentive plan stock issuances......  $       --    $        --   $    939,503
</TABLE>

    The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

                                      F-83
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                         Notes to Financial Statements

                (Information presented for the nine months ended
                   September 30, 1999 and 1998 is unaudited)

1. Nature of Business and Organization

      Commerx, Inc. ("Commerx" or the "Company") was formed in July, 1995, as
an Illinois Company, and is an internet commerce company creating electronic
business to business commerce through the development and management of the
company owned web site, the Plastics Network (www.PlasticsNet.Com) serving the
plastics industry.

      In December 1998 pursuant to an Agreement of Merger, the Company merged
with Commerx, Inc. ("Commerx Delaware"), a Delaware Corporation formed in
December 1998. The outstanding shares of the Company's common stock were
converted to common stock of Commerx Delaware at a ratio of one to one. Upon
completion of the merger, Commerx Delaware became the surviving corporation.

      The Company's proprietary technology provides users with an industry
specific environment that promotes the ability to initiate business to business
transactions.

      In 1998, the Company derived its revenue from the establishment and
maintenance of customer business centers (commercial storefronts) on
PlasticsNet.Com along with advertising revenue. The Company also earned fees
for the production of advertising for customers that required ad creation
services.

      The Company has sustained significant net losses and negative cash flows
from operations since its inception. The Company's ability to meet its
obligations in the ordinary course of business is dependent upon its ability to
establish profitable operations or raise additional financing through public or
private equity financing, bank financing, or other sources of capital. During
1998 (as described in Note 6), the Company sold $5 million of preferred stock
and obtained a commitment for the purchase of an additional $2 million of
preferred stock. In March 1999, the Company's Board of Directors approved a
resolution initiating the sale of preferred stock under this commitment. The
sale of $2 million of preferred stock was completed in June of 1999. Management
believes that its current funds will be sufficient to enable the Company to
meet its planned expenditures for fiscal 1999. In addition, with other
anticipated sources of funding, the Company expects to fund planned
expenditures for the year 2000, as well.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    Basis of Presentation

      The accompanying interim financial statements as of September 30, 1999
and for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1999 and the related notes
have not been audited. However, they have been prepared in conformity with the
accounting principles stated in the audited financial statements of the year
ended December 31, 1998 and include all adjustments, which were of a normal and
recurring nature, which in the opinion of management are necessary to present
fairly the financial position of the Company and results of operations and cash
flows for the periods presented. The operating results for the interim periods
are not necessarily indicative of results expected for the full years.

    Revenue Recognition

      Revenues are recognized over the period that services are provided.
Advertising revenue is contracted generally on a quarterly basis and recognized
equally over each of the three months. Business center set-ups and renewals are
contracted generally on an annual basis and recognized equally over each of the
twelve months.

                                      F-84
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                (Information presented for the nine months ended
                   September 30, 1999 and 1998 is unaudited)


      Transaction revenues consist primarily of product sales to customers and
charges to customers for outbound freight. Commerx acts as a principal when
purchasing products from suppliers and reselling them to customers. Products
are shipped directly to customers by suppliers based on customer delivery date
specifications. Under principal-based agreements, Commerx is responsible for
selling products, collecting payment from customers, ensuring that the shipment
reaches customers and processing returns. In addition, Commerx takes title to
products upon shipment and bears the risk of loss for collection, delivery and
product returns from customers. Commerx provides an allowance for sales
returns, which has been insignificant to date, at the time of sale. Commerx
recognizes revenues from product sales when products are shipped to customers.

      Barter transactions are valued at the lower of estimated fair value of
the services received or the estimated value of the services provided in
exchange. Service revenue and advertising expenses are equal in amounts,
totaling $93,700 for the year ended December 31, 1998 and $70,275 and $70,275
for the nine month periods ended September 30, 1998 and 1999, respectively. To
date, barter transactions have not been recognized in the financial statements.

    Cash and Cash Equivalents

      The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

    Concentration of Credit Risk

      Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a
concentration of credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents and accounts
receivable. Cash and cash equivalents are deposited with high credit quality
financial institutions. The Company's accounts receivable are derived from
revenue earned from customers located primarily in the United States and are
denominated in U.S. dollars. Management believes its credit policies are
prudent and reflect normal industry terms and business risk.

      At December 31, 1998, the Company had five customers that accounted for
approximately 11.7%, 12.0%, 12.2%, 17.0%, and 26% respectively of the accounts
receivable balance. At September 30, 1999, 38.2% and 20.2% of the Company's
accounts receivable were due from two customers.

      During 1998 one customer accounted for 20% of the Company's revenues. For
the period ending September 30, 1999, two customers accounted for 32.8% and
10.9% of the Company's revenues.

      In May 1999, the Company entered into a collection date factoring
agreement with a third party allowing for the factoring of trade accounts
receivable. Under the terms of the agreement, the third party will assume the
credit risk on all approved accounts up to a certain preapproved threshold. The
Company will be required to pay the third party a factoring commission of 0.8%
with a minimum annual charge of $40,000.

    Fair Value of Financial Instruments

      The Company's financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents,
accounts receivable, accounts payable and capital lease obligations are carried
at cost, which approximates their fair value because of the short-term maturity
of these instruments. The carrying value for all long-term debt outstanding at
the end of all periods presented approximates fair value where fair value is
based on market prices for the same or similar debt and maturities.

                                      F-85
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                (Information presented for the nine months ended
                   September 30, 1999 and 1998 is unaudited)


    Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using
the straight-line method based upon estimated useful lives ranging from 3 to 5
years. Maintenance and repair charges are expensed as incurred.

      As of September 30, 1999, the Company changed the estimated useful lives
for depreciation from 5 to 7 years to 3 to 5 years to better reflect the life
of the assets, and to comply with industry standards. The Company took a
$113,142 charge to general and administrative expense as of September 30, 1999
to reflect the change in accounting estimate.

    Income Taxes

      Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded to reflect the expected
future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial
statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and
assets are determined based upon the difference between the financial statement
and tax bases of assets and liabilities and for tax carryforwards using enacted
tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to
reverse.

      In December 1998, in connection with the private placement of preferred
stock (see Note 6), the Company was required to change its corporate status
from an S-Corporation to a C-Corporation and therefore, is subject to federal
and state income taxes effective January 1, 1999. As a result of the conversion
in tax status, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities as
of December 31, 1998.

    Use of Estimates

      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

    Advertising Costs

      Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense was
$69,421 as of December 31, 1998 and $51,962 and $531,528 for the nine months
ended September 30, 1998 and 1999, respectively.

    Product Development Costs

      Product development costs include expenses incurred by the Company to
develop, enhance, manage, monitor and operate the Company's Web site. Product
development costs are expensed as incurred. The software development costs
component of product development costs are required to be capitalized beginning
when a product's technological feasibility has been established and ending when
a product is available for general release to customers. To date, completion of
a working model of the Company's products and the date of general release have
substantially coincided. Costs incurred by the Company between the completion
of the working model and the point at which the product is ready for general
release have been insignificant.

                                      F-86
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                (Information presented for the nine months ended
                   September 30, 1999 and 1998 is unaudited)


    Stock-Based Compensation

      Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123, "Accounting
for Stock-Based Compensation" encourages, but does not require, companies to
record compensation cost for stock-based compensation at fair value. The
Company has chosen to continue to account for stock-based compensation using
the intrinsic value method prescribed in Accounting Principles Board (APB)
Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" and its related
Interpretations. Accordingly, compensation cost for stock options is measured
as the excess, if any, of the fair market value of a share of the Company's
stock at the date of the grant over the amount that must be paid to acquire the
stock.

    Recent Pronouncements

      During 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income." SFAS No. 130 established
standards for reporting comprehensive income and its components in a financial
statement. Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity (net assets)
of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and
circumstances from nonowner sources and includes net income. The Company does
not have any other comprehensive income.

      The FASB also issued SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures About Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information". SFAS No. 131 specifies revised guidelines
for determining an entity's operating segment and the type and level of
financial information to be disclosed. This standard requires that management
identify operating segments based on the way that management disaggregates the
entity for making internal operating decisions. The Company currently operates
under the definition of one segment.

      Both of these statements are effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 1997.

      In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities." This statement establishes accounting and
reporting standards for derivative instruments and requires recognition of all
derivatives as assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position and
measurement of those instruments at fair value. The statement, as amended, is
effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. The Company currently
does not have any derivative investments.

3. Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment are recorded at cost. The Company provides for
depreciation using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives
of the assets. The estimated useful lives are three years for computer software
and equipment and five years for furniture and fixtures and other equipment.

      When property and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the
cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the account, and any
gain or loss is included in results of operations. Amounts expended for
maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

                                      F-87
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                (Information presented for the nine months ended
                   September 30, 1999 and 1998 is unaudited)


      Plant, property and equipment consists of the following at December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    (Unaudited)
                                                      December 31, September 30,
                                                          1998         1999
                                                      ------------ -------------
      <S>                                             <C>          <C>
      Equipment......................................  $  36,461    $  105,693
      Furniture and fixtures.........................     28,448       298,507
      Computer software and equipment................    244,572     1,226,584
                                                       ---------    ----------
                                                         309,481     1,630,784
      Less: Accumulated depreciation.................   (103,455)     (323,781)
                                                       ---------    ----------
                                                       $ 206,026    $1,307,003
                                                       =========    ==========
</TABLE>

      On June 8, 1999, the Company entered into a master lease agreements with
two financing companies for the lease of office furniture and fixtures and
computer equipment used in its business. Each borrowing under the lease has a
three to four-year term and is collateralized by the assets purchased.
Equipment obtained pursuant to these leases is capitalized and is included in
property and equipment on the balance sheet.

      In connection with one of the aforementioned arrangements, the Company
issued warrants to purchase certain of its equity securities to the lessor
(Note 7).

4. Notes Payable to Related Parties

      On September 28, 1999, the Company entered into six-month subordinated,
convertible borrowing agreements with certain officers of the Company under
which such individuals agreed to loan the company $1,991,809. Such loan is
carried at $1,802,194, net of debt discounts. The notes are required to be paid
on the earlier of March 28, 2000 or the completion of the next round of
financing in which the Company receives proceeds of at least $15 million. The
notes are convertible into the Company's Series B preferred stock at a
conversion rate based on a formula which includes the conversion price of
Series B preferred stock. The conversion price will be determined based upon
the completion of the Series B Preferred Stock round of financing. Interest is
payable upon maturity or conversion of the note at an annual rate of prime plus
1% (9.25% at September 30, 1999). In the event of default, this rate increases
to prime plus 3%. The interest due on the notes is also convertible into shares
of Series B Preferred Stock. In connection with the financing, the Company
issued warrants to purchase shares of the Company's Series B Preferred Stock
(Note 7).

      In November 1998, the Board of Directors approved a resolution under
which certain outstanding shareholder demand notes were contributed to the
Company as additional paid-in capital. The total amount of capital contributed
was $2,073,080 which was comprised of $1,847,920 of outstanding principal and
$225,160 of accrued interest due on the respective notes.

      Additionally, the Company has recorded amounts due to a related party of
$92,713 as of December 31, 1998 and $98,776 as of September 30, 1999 (Note 10).

                                      F-88
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                (Information presented for the nine months ended
                   September 30, 1999 and 1998 is unaudited)


5. Notes Payable

      On August 16, 1999, the Company entered into a borrowing agreement with a
third party under which the lender agreed to loan $300,000 to the Company for a
period of 30 months such loan is reflected net of $14,000 of debt discount. The
proceeds of which were to be used to finance the acquisition of fixed assets
and for working capital purposes. Interest payments are due on a monthly basis
at an annual interest rate of 8.75% and the note is due on February 1, 2002. On
February 1, 2002, a $51,000 balloon payment is due. In connection with the
borrowing, the Company also issued warrants to purchase shares of the Company's
Series A Preferred Stock (Note 7).

6. Redeemable Convertible Series A Preferred Stock

      In December 1998, the Company authorized the sale and issuance of up to
8,570,000 shares of Redeemable Series A Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series A
Preferred"). Subject to first closing as defined in the Series A Preferred
Stock Purchase Agreement, the Company issued 4,761,428 shares to a certain
investment group in exchange for $5,000,000. The purchase price consists of
cash payments totaling $4,750,000 and the extinguishment of a note payable in
the amount of $250,000.

      In June 1999, the Company issued 1,904,572 additional shares of Series A
Preferred shares to an investment group for $2,000,000. The transaction
fulfilled the second closing as defined in the Series A Preferred Stock
Purchase Agreement.

      Holders of Series A Preferred shares are entitled to receive non-
cumulative dividends in preference to holders of common stock at the rate of 8%
per share per annum if and when declared by the Board of Directors. The holders
of Series A Preferred shares shall have the right to convert the Series A
Preferred shares into an equal number of shares of common stock at the option
of the holder and have the right to that number of votes equal to the number of
shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Series A Preferred. All
series of preferred stock and common stock are required to vote together as a
class except that holders of Series A Preferred are entitled to elect two
representatives to the Board of Directors.

      Additionally, the Series A Preferred automatically converts into common
stock at the then applicable conversion rate in the event of either (i) the
completion of an initial public offering with aggregate offering proceeds to
the Company of at least $5,000,000 and a per share price to the public of at
least 2.5 times the purchase price of the Series A Preferred or (ii) the
election of the holders of at least two-thirds of the outstanding Series A
Preferred.

      Upon written election of holders of two-thirds of the Series A Preferred,
the Series A Preferred is required to be redeemed to the extent of one-third of
the shares of Series A Preferred on the fifth, sixth, and seventh anniversary
dates of the Closing. The redemption price of $1.05 is to be adjusted for any
stock dividends, contributions, or splits plus any accrued, but unpaid
dividends.

      The consent of a majority of the Series A Preferred is required for any
action that authorizes or issues shares of any class of stock having any
preference or priority as to dividends or assets superior to or on a parity
with the Series A Preferred or that authorizes a merger, sale of substantially
all of the assets of the Company or a recapitalization/reorganization of the
Company.

                                      F-89
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                (Information presented for the nine months ended
                   September 30, 1999 and 1998 is unaudited)


      Upon liquidation or dissolution, shareholders of Series A Preferred Stock
are to receive a distribution of available assets up to the sum of the original
purchase price plus any declared but unpaid dividends. This distribution has
preference over any distribution to common stockholders.

7. Common Stock and Warrants

      In December 1998, the Board of Directors approved an amendment to the
Company's certificate of incorporation which increased the number of authorized
shares of common stock from 500,000 with no par value to 20,000,000 with $.001
par value and also authorized the issuance of up to 8,570,000 shares of Series
A Preferred Stock. The change in par value did not affect any of the existing
rights of shareholders and has been recorded as an adjustment to additional
paid-in capital and common stock. The Company subsequently affected an 84.75 to
1 stock-split of the issued and outstanding common stock of the Company as of
December 22, 1998. All share information retroactively reflects the effect of
this split. The Company has reserved 8,570,000 shares of common stock for
issuance upon conversion of the Series A Preferred.

      In March 1999, the Company's Board of Directors adopted a Combined
Incentive and Non-statutory Stock Option Plan ("the Plan"). Under the Plan,
employees of the Company who elect to participate are granted incentive stock
options to purchase common stock at not less than the fair market value on the
date of grant. In the case of grants of non-statutory stock options, options
will be granted at a per share price of no less than 85% of the fair market
value on the date of grant. The term of the options is 10 years from the
initial grant date with the options generally vesting over a four year period.

      The Plan is administered by the Option Committee of the Board of
Directors. The total number of shares of common stock that may be issued
pursuant to options granted under the Plan is 4,000,000.

      Deferred compensation was recorded in connection with the granting of
stock options at an exercise price that was less than the deemed fair value.
Deferred compensation of $939,503 which is reflected as a separate component of
stockholders' equity and is being amortized over a four-year vesting period (as
stated by the Plan). Compensation expense of $59,975 was recognized for the
nine months ended September 30, 1999.

      The following information relates to stock options outstanding as of
September 30, 1999.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             Nine Months Ended
                                                             September 30, 1999
                                                             -------------------
                                                                        Weighted
                                                                        Average
                                                                        Exercise
                                                              Shares     Price
                                                             ---------  --------
<S>                                                          <C>        <C>
Outstanding at beginning of period..........................       --      --
Granted..................................................... 4,071,500   $0.82
Exercised...................................................       --      --
Forfeited/expired...........................................  (253,000)  $0.51
                                                             ---------   -----
Outstanding at end of period................................ 3,818,500   $0.84
                                                             =========   =====
</TABLE>

      In connection with the lease agreement entered into in June 1999 (Note
3), the Company granted the lessor warrants to purchase 91,429 shares of the
Company's Series A Preferred Stock at a price of $1.05 per

                                      F-90
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                (Information presented for the nine months ended
                   September 30, 1999 and 1998 is unaudited)

share. These warrants can be exercised at any time between the earlier of a
period of seven years or three years from the effective date of the Company's
initial public offering. The estimated fair value of these warrants equaled
$60,000 and was recorded as debt discount and is being amortized to interest
expense over the term of the lease.

      In connection with the note payable to a third party in August 1999 (Note
5), the Company granted the lender warrants to purchase 21,429 shares of the
Company's Series A Preferred Stock at a price of $1.05 per share. These
warrants can be exercised at any time before the earlier of a period of seven
years or three years from the effective date of the Company's initial public
offering. The estimated fair value of these warrants equaled $14,000 and was
recorded as debt discount and is being amortized to interest expense over the
term of the note.

      In connection with a debt financing agreements entered into with related
parties (Note 4), the Company issued warrants to purchase shares of Series B
Preferred Stock. The total number of Series B Preferred Stock shares to be
issued is based on a formula which includes the conversion price of Series B
Preferred Stock. The conversion price will be determined based upon the
completion of a future round of financing. The estimated fair value of these
warrants determined as of September 30, 1999 equaled $190,000 and has been
recorded as debt discount. The discount is being amortized to interest expense
over the term of the note.

      The term of the warrant agreement begins upon the closing of a private
placement of the Company's Series B Preferred Stock and ends on September 28,
2004.

8. Income Taxes

      Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax
consequences of differences between the carrying amounts of assets and
liabilities and their respective tax bases using enacted tax rates in effect
for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse.

      The components of the deferred tax asset are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    December 31,
                                                                        1998
                                                                    ------------
      <S>                                                           <C>
      Deferred tax assets:
        Accrued expenses...........................................  $ 209,267
        Deferred revenue...........................................     68,745
                                                                     ---------
          Total deferred tax assets................................    278,012
      Deferred tax liabilities:
        Accounts receivable........................................      7,648
        Book over tax basis depreciation...........................     19,000
                                                                     ---------
        Less: Valuation allowance..................................   (251,364)
                                                                     ---------
          Net deferred tax asset (liability).......................  $     --
                                                                     =========
</TABLE>

      The valuation allowance relates principally to deferred tax assets that
the Company estimates may not be realizable based upon available evidence.

                                      F-91
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                (Information presented for the nine months ended
                   September 30, 1999 and 1998 is unaudited)


9. Commitments and Contingencies

      During 1988, the Company leased the space in Chicago, Illinois under an
operating lease. The lease called for minimum rent with an annual escalation.
The lease expired on October 1998.

      The Company has entered into a new operating lease for office space,
which commenced in January 1999 and expires on December 31, 2008. The lease
calls for minimum rents with an annual escalation.

      Additionally, the Company entered into an operating lease for internet
data services which commenced on June 30, 1999. The lease calls for monthly
payments of $7,150. The lease expires on November 3, 1999, but the Company
intends to renew the lease through November 3, 2000.

      Total rental expense was $88,747, during 1998, and $185,156 for the nine
month period ended September 30, 1999.

      The following is a schedule of future minimum rentals required for
operating leases that have remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one
year, as of December 31, 1998:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       Total
                                                                     ----------
      <S>                                                            <C>
      1999.......................................................... $  235,895
      2000..........................................................    240,312
      2001..........................................................    244,730
      2002..........................................................    249,147
      2003..........................................................    253,565
      Thereafter....................................................  1,334,085
                                                                     ----------
        Total....................................................... $2,557,734
                                                                     ==========

      Future payments under a noncancelable capital lease agreement are as
follows:

      1999.......................................................... $   60,327
      2000..........................................................    438,163
      2001..........................................................    419,047
      2002..........................................................    335,411
      2003 and thereafter...........................................     87,953
                                                                     ----------
                                                                      1,340,901
      Less amounts representing interest and debt discount..........   (206,660)
      Net present value of minimum lease payments...................  1,134,241
                                                                     ----------
      Less current portion..........................................   (321,176)
                                                                     ----------
                                                                     $  813,065
                                                                     ==========
</TABLE>

      On September 30, 1999, the Company signed an agreement with a third party
for the purchase of a software license to be used in the business activity of
the Company. Subject to the terms of the agreement, the Company is obligated to
pay $25,000 of license fees by October 31, 1999 and $225,000 by March 31, 2000.

      Effective September 30, 1999, the Company entered into a three year
agreement with a third party. In exchange for services provided to the Company,
per the terms of the agreement, the Company will pay an annual fee of $50,000
plus transactions costs based on usage of the third party's services.

                                      F-92
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                (Information presented for the nine months ended
                   September 30, 1999 and 1998 is unaudited)


10. Related Party Transactions

      The Company and Fast Heat, Inc. (Fast Heat) are related parties through a
common group of shareholders which hold a substantial ownership interest in
both companies. In 1998, Fast Heat provided funding to the Company for
operations. At September 30, 1999 amounts due to Fast Heat were $98,776. The
amount is due on demand and accrued interest at 8.5% in 1999.

      In 1998, the Company provided internet related services to Fast Heat. The
amount of revenues earned for these services was $2,025 in 1998. No such
services were performed in the period ending September 30, 1999.

      In 1998, the Company provided bartered services to an affiliated entity
in exchange for print advertising and certain trade show benefits valued at
$93,700 under bartered transactions.
      In December 1998, the Company issued 1,904,000 of Series A Preferred
Shares to certain related party common stockholders in exchange for 9,520,000
shares of common stock.

11. Defined Contribution Savings Plan

      The Company maintains a defined contribution 401(k) profit sharing plan
covering substantially all eligible employees meeting certain minimum age and
months of service requirements, as defined. Participants may make elective
contributions up to established limits. All amounts contributed by participants
and earnings on these contributions are fully vested at all times. The Plan
provides for matching and discretionary contributions by the Company. The
Company's expense for the defined contribution plan totaled $8,680 for the year
ended December 31, 1998, and $6,235 and $8,085 for the periods ended September
30, 1998 and 1999, respectively.

12. Subsequent Event

      In November 1999, the Board of Directors approved an amendment to the
Company's certificate of incorporation which increased the number of authorized
shares of common stock from 20,000,000 to 100,000,000. The Board also
authorized an increase in the number of authorized shares of Series A Preferred
Stock from 8,570,000 shares to 8,632,858, as well as authorizing the issuance
of up to 3,218,021 shares of Series B Preferred Stock.

      In November 1999 Commerx issued 1,923,109 shares of Redeemable Series B
Preferred Stock ("Series B Preferred Stock") for gross proceeds of $23.9
million.

                                      F-93
<PAGE>

                         Report of Independent Auditors

Board of Directors and Stockholders of
ComputerJobs.com, Inc.

      We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of ComputerJobs.com, Inc.
(formerly ComputerJobs Store, Inc.) as of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the
related statements of income, changes in stockholders' equity (deficit), and
cash flows for the period from January 16, 1996 (inception) through December
31, 1996 and for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.

      We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

      In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of ComputerJobs.com,
Inc. at December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the results of its operations and its
cash flows for the period from January 16, 1996 (inception) through December
31, 1996 and for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998 in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.

                                          ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Atlanta, Georgia
March 11, 1999, except Note 1 as to which the date
 is April 1, 1999


                                      F-94
<PAGE>

                             COMPUTERJOBS.COM, INC.

                                 Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             December 31,
                                                         ---------------------
                                                           1997       1998
                                                         --------  -----------
<S>                                                      <C>       <C>
Assets
Current assets:
 Cash and cash equivalents.............................. $315,213  $ 9,385,180
 Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for
  doubtful accounts of $4,000 and $20,000 at December
  31, 1997 and 1998, respectively.......................  136,528      315,081
 Unbilled trade accounts receivable.....................   17,000       62,990
 Prepaid expenses.......................................       --        1,197
Loan receivable from stockholder........................    1,086           --
                                                         --------  -----------
Total current assets....................................  469,827    9,764,448
Property and equipment:
 Furniture and fixtures.................................   15,291       35,728
 Computer and office equipment..........................   73,721      189,288
 Accumulated depreciation...............................  (21,159)     (64,249)
                                                         --------  -----------
Net property and equipment..............................   67,853      160,767
Other assets............................................    2,000       99,721
                                                         --------  -----------
Total assets............................................ $539,680  $10,024,936
                                                         ========  ===========
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
Current liabilities:
 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.................. $ 47,323  $   136,209
 Deferred income taxes payable..........................       --       89,261
 Note payable to stockholders...........................       --    1,000,000
 Distribution payable to stockholders...................       --      346,817
 Current portion of notes payable.......................    6,279           --
 Deferred revenue.......................................   16,271       27,996
                                                         --------  -----------
Total current liabilities...............................   69,873    1,600,283
Notes payable, less current portion.....................    6,354           --
Series A Preferred Stock, no par value -- ($2 per share
 redemption value; minimum liquidation value of
 $10,000,000 plus accrued and unpaid dividends plus a
 portion of remaining assets, as defined), convertible
 to Class 2 common stock, 5,000,000 shares authorized,
 issued and outstanding.................................       --    9,986,126
Stockholders' equity:
 Class 1 common stock, no par value -- 5,500,000 shares
  authorized, 5,500,000 shares issued and outstanding...   10,510       10,510
 Class 2 common stock, no par value -- 14,000,000 shares
  authorized, no shares issued or outstanding...........       --           --
 Retained earnings (deficit)............................  452,943   (1,571,983)
                                                         --------  -----------
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)....................  463,453   (1,561,473)
                                                         --------  -----------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit).... $539,680  $10,024,936
                                                         ========  ===========
</TABLE>

                            See accompanying notes.

                                      F-95
<PAGE>

                             COMPUTERJOBS.COM, INC.

                              Statements of Income

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        Period from
                                        January 16,
                                        1996 through Year Ended December 31,
                                        December 31, ------------------------
                                            1996        1997         1998
                                        ------------ -----------  -----------
<S>                                     <C>          <C>          <C>
Revenue................................  $ 377,163   $ 1,504,742  $ 4,431,060
Expenses:
 Operations............................     38,477        65,178      469,519
 Sales and marketing...................     38,509       198,586    1,893,589
 General and administrative............    189,126       776,572    1,121,918
 Depreciation..........................      3,617        17,542       45,383
                                         ---------   -----------  -----------
                                           269,729     1,057,878    3,530,409
Operating income.......................    107,434       446,864      900,651
Other income (deductions):
 Interest expense......................       (982)       (1,646)     (12,537)
 Interest income.......................        401         8,258       53,610
                                         ---------   -----------  -----------
                                              (581)        6,612       41,073
                                         ---------   -----------  -----------
Income before income taxes.............    106,853       453,476      941,724
Income tax expense.....................        --            --        89,261
                                         ---------   -----------  -----------
Net income.............................  $ 106,853   $   453,476  $   852,463
                                         =========   ===========  ===========
Supplemental unaudited pro forma
 information:
 Income before taxes, as above.........  $ 106,853   $   453,476  $   941,724
 Pro forma provision for income taxes..    (40,604)     (172,320)    (357,853)
                                         ---------   -----------  -----------
 Pro forma net income..................  $  66,249   $   281,156  $   583,871
                                         =========   ===========  ===========
 Basic pro forma earnings per common
  share................................      $0.01         $0.05        $0.09
 Average outstanding common shares.....  5,500,000     5,500,000    5,500,000
</TABLE>



                            See accompanying notes.

                                      F-96
<PAGE>

                             COMPUTERJOBS.COM, INC.

            Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        Retained         Total
                         Class 1 Common Class 2 Common  Earnings     Shareholders'
                             Stock          Stock       (deficit)   Equity (deficit)
                         -------------- -------------- -----------  ----------------
<S>                      <C>            <C>            <C>          <C>
Balance at January 16,
 1996 (inception).......    $10,510           --       $        --    $    10,510
  Net income............         --           --           106,853        106,853
  Distribution to
   stockholders.........         --           --           (33,879)       (33,879)
                            -------          ---       -----------    -----------
Balance at December 31,
 1996...................     10,510           --            72,974         83,484
  Net income............         --           --           453,476        453,476
  Distribution to
   stockholders.........         --           --           (73,507)       (73,507)
                            -------          ---       -----------    -----------
Balance at December 31,
 1997...................     10,510           --           452,943        463,453
  Net income............         --           --           852,463        852,463
  Distribution to
   stockholders.........         --           --        (2,796,817)    (2,796,817)
  Accretion and
   dividends on Series A
   Preferred Stock......         --           --           (80,572)       (80,572)
                            -------          ---       -----------    -----------
Balance at December 31,
 1998...................    $10,510           --       $(1,571,983)   $(1,561,473)
                            =======          ===       ===========    ===========
</TABLE>




                            See accompanying notes.

                                      F-97
<PAGE>

                             COMPUTERJOBS.COM, INC.

                            Statements of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          Period from
                                          January 16,   Year Ended December
                                          1996 through          31,
                                          December 31, ----------------------
                                              1996       1997        1998
                                          ------------ ---------  -----------
<S>                                       <C>          <C>        <C>
Operating activities
Net income...............................   $106,853   $ 453,476  $   852,463
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
 net cash provided by operating
 activities:
  Depreciation...........................      3,617      17,542       45,383
  Provision for deferred taxes...........         --          --       89,261
  Changes in operating assets and
   liabilities:
   Trade accounts receivable.............    (30,880)   (105,648)    (178,553)
   Unbilled trade accounts receivable....         --     (17,000)     (45,990)
   Loan receivable from stockholder......         --      (1,086)       1,086
   Prepaid expenses and other assets.....         --      (2,000)     (98,918)
   Accounts payable and accrued
    expenses.............................     12,394      34,930       88,886
   Deferred revenue......................     21,903      (5,632)      11,725
                                            --------   ---------  -----------
Net cash provided by operating
 activities..............................    113,887     374,582      765,343

Investing Activities
Purchase of property and equipment.......    (23,980)    (65,033)    (138,297)
                                            --------   ---------  -----------
Net cash used in investing activities....    (23,980)    (65,033)    (138,297)

Financing Activities
Sale of Series A Preferred Stock, less
 expenses................................         --          --    9,905,554
Distributions to stockholders............    (33,879)    (73,507)  (1,450,000)
Proceeds from notes payable..............     21,100          --           --
Repayment of notes payable...............     (2,817)     (5,650)     (12,633)
Sales of common stock....................     10,510          --           --
                                            --------   ---------  -----------
Net cash provided (used) by financing
 activities..............................     (5,086)    (79,157)   8,442,921
                                            --------   ---------  -----------
Net increase in cash and cash
 equivalents.............................     84,821     230,392    9,069,967
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of
 period..................................         --      84,821      315,213
                                            --------   ---------  -----------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year...   $ 84,821   $ 315,213  $ 9,385,180
                                            ========   =========  ===========
</TABLE>


                            See accompanying notes.

                                      F-98
<PAGE>

                             COMPUTERJOBS.COM, INC.

                         Notes to Financial Statements
                               December 31, 1998

1. Description of the Business

      The Company is an Internet-based interactive technology company that
provides an employment Web site for information technology (IT) professionals.
The Company's web site enables recruiters and employers to post job
opportunities and search for employment opportunities based on an array of
search criteria. The Company also offers banner advertising and job reposting
services for companies wanting access to IT professionals. The Company operates
primarily on a regional basis and at December 31, 1998, served five regions in
the United States: Atlanta, the Carolinas, Chicago, Florida, and Texas.

      On April 1, 1999 the Company changed its name from ComputerJobs Store,
Inc. to ComputerJobs.com, Inc.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    Cash and Cash Equivalents

      The Company considers short-term investments with original maturity dates
of 90 days or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents.

    Concentration of Credit Risk

      Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to
concentration of credit risk consist principally of cash equivalents and
accounts receivable. Cash equivalents are held primarily with one financial
institution. The Company performs periodic evaluations of the relative credit
standing of this financial institution. Accounts receivable are unsecured and
the Company is at risk to the extent such amounts become uncollectible.

    Accounts Receivable

      The Company performs periodic credit evaluations of its customers'
financial condition and generally does not require collateral. Receivables are
generally due within 30 days. Credit losses have been within management's
expectations.

    Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment are stated at cost. The Company provides for
depreciation computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives
of the related assets which range from 3 to 5 years.

      If facts and circumstances indicate that the property and equipment or
other assets may be impaired, an evaluation of continuing value would be
performed. If an evaluation is required, the estimated future undiscounted cash
flows associated with these assets would be compared to their carrying amount
to determine if a write down to fair market value or discounted cash flow value
is required.

    Revenue Recognition

      The Company recognizes advertising and service revenue as earned over the
service period. Unbilled trade accounts receivables are recorded for
advertising revenue which is not billed to the customer until the month
following the month in which it is earned. Advance payments received by the
Company are deferred and credited to operations on the straight-line basis over
the life of the agreement.

                                      F-99
<PAGE>

                             COMPUTERJOBS.COM, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)
                               December 31, 1998


    Advertising Costs

      Advertising costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.
The Company incurred $11,583, $178,870 and $1,528,590 in advertising costs for
the period from January 16, 1996 (inception) through December 31, 1996 and for
the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998, respectively.

    Income Taxes

      The Company elected to be taxed under the provision of Subchapter S of
the Internal Revenue Code for the period from January 16, 1996 (inception)
through November 25, 1998. Under these provisions, the income of the Company
was reported by the stock or shareholders on their individual income tax
returns. As such, the accompanying financial statements do not include a
provision for income taxes for the period from January 16, 1996 (inception) to
November 25, 1998.

      In connection with the Company's amended and restated articles of
incorporation, the Company terminated its tax status as a Subchapter S
corporation. Effective November 25, 1998, the Company is taxed as a subchapter
C corporation. The deferred tax effects of the change in tax status of
approximately $54,000 are included in income at the date the change in tax
status occurred. Supplemental unaudited pro forma information related to net
income and earnings per share is presented as if the Company had been taxed as
a subchapter C corporation for all periods presented.

      Income taxes for the period November 25, 1998 through December 31, 1998
have been provided using the liability method in accordance with FASB Statement
109, Accounting for Income Taxes. Under the liability method, the Company
recognizes deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax
consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or
tax returns. Using the enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the
differences are expected to reverse, deferred tax liabilities and assets are
determined based on the differences between the book basis for financial
reporting and the tax basis of an asset or liability.

    Use Of Estimates

      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

    Cash Flow Information

      During 1998, the Company recorded a distribution payable to the
stockholders of $346,817, a note payable to stockholders for $1,000,000 and
accrued dividends of $79,000 on the Series A Preferred Stock which are non-cash
financing activities.

    Reclassifications

      Certain prior year balances have been reclassified to conform with the
current presentation.

                                     F-100
<PAGE>

                             COMPUTERJOBS.COM, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)
                               December 31, 1998


3. Notes Payable

      Notes payable consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 December 31,
                                                                 --------------
                                                                  1997   1998
                                                                 ------- ------
   <S>                                                           <C>     <C>
   Note payable; interest at prime rate plus 2.0% (10.5% at
    December 31, 1997).......................................... $ 5,052 $  --
   Note payable; interest at prime rate plus 2.0% (10.25% at
    December 31, 1997)..........................................   7,581    --
                                                                 ------- -----
                                                                  12,633    --
   Less amounts due within one year.............................   6,279    --
                                                                 ------- -----
                                                                 $ 6,354 $  --
                                                                 ======= =====
</TABLE>

      The notes payables were secured by the property and equipment of the
Company and guaranteed by stockholders of the Company.

      Interest paid for the period from January 16, 1996 (inception) through
December 31, 1996 and during the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998 totaled
$982, $1,646 and $1,030, respectively.

      At December 31, 1996 and 1997, the Company had an unused line of credit
of $50,000, for general working capital purposes. The line of credit expired on
April 5, 1998 and was not renewed.

4. Income Taxes

      Income tax expense (benefit) consists of the following for the period
from November 25, 1998 through December 31, 1998:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       Current  Deferred  Total
                                                       -------  -------- -------
   <S>                                                 <C>      <C>      <C>
   Federal............................................ $(7,267) $86,665  $79,398
   State..............................................    (481)  10,344    9,863
                                                       -------  -------  -------
                                                       $(7,748) $97,009  $89,261
                                                       =======  =======  =======
</TABLE>

      Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary
differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for
financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The
Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 1998 are as
follows:

      Deferred income tax assets (liabilities):

<TABLE>
     <S>                                                              <C>
     Property and equipment.......................................... $ 17,420
     Net operating loss carryforwards................................    7,748
     Accrual to cash adjustment...................................... (114,429)
                                                                      --------
     Net deferred income taxes....................................... $(89,261)
                                                                      ========
</TABLE>

      The Company uses the cash basis for its calculation of income tax expense
in accordance with internal revenue code 448(b)(3). For income tax purposes,
income is generally reported in the period that cash is actually received and
expenses are generally reported in the period the payment is actually made.

                                     F-101
<PAGE>

                             COMPUTERJOBS.COM, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)
                               December 31, 1998


      Pro forma income tax expense differed from the amounts computed by
applying the statutory federal rate of 34% as a result of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          Period from
                                          January 16,
                                          1996 through Year ended December 31,
                                          December 31, -----------------------
                                              1996        1997        1998
                                          ------------ ----------- -----------
   <S>                                    <C>          <C>         <C>
   Computed using a 34% tax rate.........   $36,330    $   154,182 $   320,186
   State income taxes, net of federal
    tax..................................     4,274         18,138      37,667
                                            -------    ----------- -----------
                                            $40,604    $   172,320 $   357,853
                                            =======    =========== ===========
</TABLE>

5. Stockholders' Equity

      On November 25, 1998, the Company amended and restated its articles of
incorporation. Pursuant to this amendment and restatement, the Company
converted its original 1,000 shares of issued common stock into 5,500,000
shares of Class 1 common stock. The common stock authorized, outstanding and
issued, as of December 31, 1996 and 1997, has been adjusted to reflect this
recapitalization. The Company also authorized 14,000,000 shares of Class 2
common stock and 5,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock. The Company has
reserved 2,000,000 shares of Class 2 common stock for issuance in connection
with its stock option plan.

      Each share of Class 1 common stock is convertible to one share of Class 2
common stock at the option of the holder. Class 1 common stock automatically
converts to Class 2 common stock upon a qualifying initial public offering
(IPO) of the Company.

      The rights and privileges of Class 1 and Class 2 stockholders are equal
except that Class 1 stockholders are entitled to receive certain preferences
over Class 2 stockholders in the event of the Company's liquidation,
dissolution or sale or merger.

    Preferred Stock

      In November 1998, the Company sold 5,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred
Stock for an aggregate sales price of $10,000,000. The Series A Preferred Stock
is cumulative and accrues dividends at 8%. Each share of preferred stock is
currently convertible into one share of Class 2 common stock at the option of
the holder. Each holder of Series A Preferred Stock is entitled to certain
protections against sales of common stock at less than the original Series A
purchase price, which may result in the right of such holder to convert each
share of Series A into more than one share of Class 2 common stock. The Series
A preferred stock automatically converts into Class 2 common stock upon a
qualifying IPO of the Company. The Company has reserved 5,000,000 shares of
Class 2 common stock for the conversion of Series A Preferred Stock.

      The voting rights of the Series A Preferred Stock are equal to the voting
rights of the Class 2 common stock. Dividends are payable in cash or stock on
the sale, liquidation, or merger of the Company or redemption of such preferred
stock. To the extent the holders have not converted the Series A Preferred
Stock into Class 2 common stock, the holders of least 75% of the preferred
stock may cause the Company to redeem all such preferred stock at any time
after November 25, 2003 at the greater of the purchase price plus accrued
dividends or the appraised value, as defined.

                                     F-102
<PAGE>

                            COMPUTERJOBS.COM, INC.

                  Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)
                               December 31, 1998


     In the event of the Company's liquidation, dissolution or sale or merger,
the holders of Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to $10,000,000 plus all
accrued dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock before any amounts may be
distributed to the holders of Class 1 or Class 2 common stock.

     No dividends may be paid to the holders of Class 1 and Class 2 common
stock until all outstanding dividends are paid on the Series A Preferred
Stock. In the event that the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock elect to
convert their shares into Class 2 common stock, the Company is not required to
distribute the accrued dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock.

     At December 31, 1998, the Series A Preferred Stock was increased by
$79,000 representing dividends not currently declared or paid. The cost of
issuance of the Series A Preferred Stock of $94,446 is being accreted over a
five year period. Such accretion amounted to $1,572 in the year ended December
31, 1998.

    Warrants

     In connection with the sale of Series A Preferred Stock, the Company
issued warrants for the purchase of 1,250,000 shares of Class 2 common stock
at $5.00 per share. The Company has not assigned a value to the warrants as
management believes the warrants are of minimal value. The Company has
reserved 1,250,000 shares of Class 2 common stock for the exercise of these
warrants. The warrants expire on the earlier of 1) three years after an IPO by
the Company, 2) the closing date of the sale or merger of the Company, or 3)
December 31, 2003.

6. Earnings Per Share

     The following table sets forth the computation of the unaudited pro forma
earnings per common share:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    1996      1997      1998
                                                  --------- --------- ---------
   <S>                                            <C>       <C>       <C>
   Numerator:
     Pro forma net income.......................  $  66,249 $ 281,156 $ 583,871
     Accretion and dividends on Series A
      Preferred Stock...........................         --        --   (80,572)
                                                  --------- --------- ---------
     Numerator for basic pro forma earnings per
      common share--income available to common
      stockholders..............................  $  66,249 $ 281,156 $ 503,299
                                                  ========= ========= =========
   Denominator:
     Denominator for basic pro forma earning per
      common share--weighted average shares.....  5,500,000 5,500,000 5,500,000
                                                  ========= ========= =========
   Basic pro forma earnings per common share....  $    0.01 $    0.05 $    0.09
                                                  ========= ========= =========
</TABLE>

     Series A Preferred Stock, which is convertible into Class 2 common stock
and was outstanding during 1998 (issued on November 25, 1998), and common
shares issuable upon the exercise of warrants were not included in the
computation of pro forma earnings per share because their effect would be
anti-dilutive.

                                     F-103
<PAGE>

                             COMPUTERJOBS.COM, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)
                               December 31, 1998


7. Employee Benefits

      On January 1, 1998, the Company established a 401(k) plan that covers
substantially all employees. The Company contributed $26,965 to the 401(k) plan
in 1998.

      In 1997, the Company sponsored a simplified employee pension plan under
section 408(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The plan provides discretionary
contributions in each calendar year to the individual retirement accounts of
all eligible employees. Full time employees with more than a year of service
are eligible to participate. Total contributions by the Company totaled $42,119
for the year ended December 31, 1997. The 408(k) Plan was terminated upon the
establishment of the 401(k) Plan.

8. Lease Commitments

      During December 1998, the Company entered into a five year operating
lease for office space. This lease agreement provides for rent escalation
clauses to cover increases in certain of the lessors' operating costs. Rental
expense totaled $11,630, $30,646 and $92,217 for the period from January 16,
1996 through December 31, 1996 and for the years ended December 31, 1997 and
1998, respectively. Future minimum rental payments (excluding any estimate of
operating costs) under noncancelable operating leases with terms of one year or
more at December 31, 1998 are $360,679 in 1999, $327,043 in 2000, $320,254 in
2001, $320,254 in 2002 and $320,254 in 2003.

9. Related Party Transactions

      On November 2, 1998, the Company declared a $2,000,000 distribution
payable to the stockholders. During 1998, $1,000,000 of the distributions were
paid. The Company issued notes to the stockholders for the remaining
$1,000,000. These notes accrue interest at the federal funds interest rate and
are payable in February 1999.

10. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

      The carrying amounts reported in the accompanying balance sheets for cash
and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and notes payable
approximates their fair value.

11. Year 2000 Issue (Unaudited)

      Year 2000 issues may arise if computer programs have been written using
two digits rather than four digits to define the applicable year. In such
cases, programs that have time sensitive logic may recognize a date using "00"
as the year 1900 rather than the year 2000, which could result in
miscalculations or system failures.

      The Company has determined that it will not need to modify or replace
significant portions of its software so that its computer systems will function
properly with respect to dates in the year 2000 and beyond. The Company
anticipates that any remaining costs to ensure year 2000 compliance will not be
significant.

      Although no formal assessment of the information and operational systems
of its major clients and vendors has been made, the Company is not aware of any
significant problems as a result of the year 2000. However, if the customers
and clients encounter operational problems related to year 2000 and are unable
to resolve such problems in a timely manner, it could result in a material
financial risk to the Company.

                                     F-104
<PAGE>


                       Independent Auditors' Report

To the Board of Directors of

eMerge Interactive, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of eMerge
Interactive, Inc. as of December 31, 1997 and 1998 and September 30, 1999 and
the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity
(deficit) and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended
December 31, 1998, and for the nine months ended September 30, 1999. These
consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated
financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of eMerge Interactive,
Inc. at December 31, 1997 and 1998 and September 30, 1999 and the results of
their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year
period ended December 31, 1998, and for the nine months ended September 30,
1999 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

                                          /s/ KPMG LLP

Orlando, Florida

December 6, 1999

                                     F-105
<PAGE>


                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

                        Consolidated Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         Proforma
                                                                       September 30,
                             December 31,  December 31,  September 30,     1999
                                 1997          1998          1999       (note 1(b))
                             ------------  ------------  ------------- -------------
                                                                        (unaudited)
<S>                          <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
Assets
Current assets:
 Cash......................  $       400   $       268    $ 1,650,134   $ 1,650,134
 Trade accounts
  receivable...............           --       368,421      2,790,427     2,790,427
 Inventories (note 3)......      635,963       706,557        655,129       655,129
 Cattle deposits...........           --            --        489,760       489,760
 Prepaid expenses..........       33,642        27,837        103,242       103,242
 Net assets of discontinued
  operations (note 12).....    1,066,804     2,285,341        390,336       390,336
                             -----------   -----------    -----------   -----------
 Total current assets......    1,736,809     3,388,424      6,079,028     6,079,028
Property and equipment, net
 (note 4)..................      428,140       513,837      1,711,404     1,711,404
Capitalized offering
 costs.....................           --            --        341,967       341,967
Investment in Turnkey
 Computer Systems, Inc.
 (note 5)..................           --            --      1,822,833     1,822,833
Intangibles, net (note 6)..           --     2,699,828      6,273,309     6,273,309
                             -----------   -----------    -----------   -----------
   Total assets............  $ 2,164,949   $ 6,602,089    $16,228,541   $16,228,541
                             ===========   ===========    ===========   ===========
Liabilities and
 Stockholders' Equity
 (Deficit)
Current liabilities:
 Current installments of
  capital lease obligation
  with related party (note
  10)......................  $        --   $    79,852    $    83,917   $    83,917
 Note payable (note 5).....           --            --        500,000       500,000
 Accounts payable..........      725,369       423,946      1,633,132     1,633,132
 Accrued liabilities:
 Salaries and benefits.....      175,597       283,103        908,271       908,271
 Other.....................       98,704       319,989      1,435,987     1,435,987
 Advanced payments from
  customers................           --            --        619,270       619,270
 Due to related parties
  (note 10)................    8,040,304     5,187,334     13,405,957    13,405,957
                             -----------   -----------    -----------   -----------
 Total current
  liabilities..............    9,039,974     6,294,224     18,586,534    18,586,534
Capital lease obligation
 with related party,
 excluding current
 installments (note 10)....           --       305,018        242,673       242,673
Note payable (note 5)......           --            --        900,000       900,000
                             -----------   -----------    -----------   -----------
 Total liabilities.........    9,039,974     6,599,242     19,729,207    19,729,207
                             -----------   -----------    -----------   -----------
Commitments and
 contingencies (notes 6, 10
 and 13)
Redeemable Class A common
 stock, issued and
 outstanding. No shares
 issued and outstanding in
 1997 and 1998, 62,500
 shares issued and
 outstanding in 1999. No
 shares issued and
 outstanding pro forma
 (note 5).....................        --            --        406,000            --
                             -----------   -----------    -----------   -----------
Stockholders' equity
 (deficit) (notes 7, 9 and
 14):
 Preferred stock, $.01 par
  value, authorized
  15,000,000 shares:
 Series A preferred stock,
  (aggregate involuntary
  liquidation preference
  of $6,741,954 in 1997,
  $7,386,314 in 1998 and
  $7,545,198 in 1999),
  designated 6,500,000
  shares, issued and
  outstanding 6,443,606
  shares in 1997, 1998 and
  1999. No shares
  designated, issued and
  outstanding pro forma....       64,436        64,436         64,436            --
 Series B junior preferred
  stock, (aggregate
  involuntary liquidation
  preference of $-0- in
  1997, $4,801,315 in 1998
  and $4,919,671 in 1999),
  designated 2,400,000
  shares, issued and
  outstanding -0- shares
  in 1997, 2,400,000
  shares in 1998 and 1999.
  No shares designated,
  issued and outstanding
  pro forma................           --        24,000         24,000            --
 Series C preferred stock,
  designated 1,300,000
  shares, issued and
  outstanding -0- shares
  in 1997 and 1998 and
  1,100,000 shares in
  1999. No shares
  designated, issued and
  outstanding pro forma....           --            --         11,000            --
 Series D preferred stock,
  designated 4,555,556
  shares, no shares issued
  and outstanding in 1997,
  1998 and 1999. No shares
  designated, issued and
  outstanding pro forma....           --            --             --            --
 Common stock, $.008 par
  value, authorized
  125,000,000 shares:
 Class A common stock,
  designated 115,888,887
  shares, issued and
  outstanding 3,258,125
  shares in 1997,
  5,845,625 shares in 1998
  and 6,957,694 shares in
  1999 and 19,449,702
  shares pro forma.........       26,065        46,765         55,662       155,723
 Class B common stock,
  designated 9,111,113
  shares; no shares issued
  and outstanding in 1997,
  1998, 1999 or pro
  forma....................           --            --             --            --
 Additional paid-in
  capital..................    1,982,986    16,648,286     23,454,170    23,859,545
 Accumulated deficit.......   (8,948,512)  (16,780,640)   (27,452,825)  (27,452,825)
 Unearned compensation.....           --            --        (63,109)      (63,109)
                             -----------   -----------    -----------   -----------
   Total stockholders'
    equity (deficit).......   (6,875,025)        2,847     (3,906,666)   (3,500,666)
                             -----------   -----------    -----------   -----------
   Total liabilities and
    stockholders' equity
    (deficit)..............  $ 2,164,949   $ 6,602,089    $16,228,541   $16,228,541
                             ===========   ===========    ===========   ===========
</TABLE>

       See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                     F-106
<PAGE>


                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

                   Consolidated Statements of Operations

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    Nine Months Ended
                               Years Ended December 31,               September 30,
                          -------------------------------------  -------------------------
                             1996         1997         1998         1998          1999
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
                                                                 (unaudited)
<S>                       <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>
Revenue.................  $        --  $        --  $ 1,792,471  $ 1,106,452  $ 18,338,645
Cost of revenue
 (including $0, $0,
 $511,000, $388,000 and
 $255,000 to related
 parties--note 10)......           --           --    2,623,447    1,628,757    18,282,330
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
    Gross profit
     (loss).............           --           --     (830,976)    (522,305)       56,315
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
Operating expenses:
  Selling, general and
   administrative
   (including $0,
   $219,000, $627,000,
   $507,000, and
   $600,000 to related
   parties--note 10)....           --      627,606    3,659,810    2,427,944     7,539,689
  Research and
   development
   (including $0,
   $51,000, $119,000,
   $95,000 and $171,000
   to related parties--
   note 10).............           --      727,753    1,109,382      759,434     2,756,262
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
    Total operating
     expenses...........           --    1,355,359    4,769,192    3,187,378    10,295,951
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
Profit (loss) from
 continuing operations..           --   (1,355,359)  (5,600,168)  (3,709,683)  (10,239,636)
Related party interest
 expense (note 10)......           --     (141,167)    (331,594)    (231,000)     (458,624)
Other income............           --           --           --           --        15,655
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
    Profit (loss) from
     continuing
     operations before
     income taxes.......           --   (1,496,526)  (5,931,762)  (3,940,683)  (10,682,605)
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
Income tax expense
 (benefit) (note 8).....           --           --           --           --            --
    Profit (loss) from
     continuing
     operations.........           --   (1,496,526)  (5,931,762)  (3,940,683)  (10,682,605)
Discontinued operations
 (note 12):
  Income (loss) from
   operations of
   discontinued
   transportation
   segment (including
   $468,000, $814,000,
   $370,000, $287,000,
   and $171,000 to
   related parties--note
   10)..................   (1,719,492)  (3,987,097)  (1,808,951)  (1,721,060)       10,420
  Loss on disposal of
   transportation
   segment..............           --           --      (91,415)          --            --
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
Net profit (loss).......  $(1,719,492) $(5,483,623) $(7,832,128) $(5,661,743) $(10,672,185)
                          ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ============
Profit (loss) from
 continuing operations
 per common share--basic
 and diluted............  $        --  $     (3.91) $     (1.36) $     (0.67) $      (1.59)
                          ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ============
Net profit (loss) per
 common share--basic and
 diluted................  $     (9.24) $    (14.34) $     (1.80) $     (0.97) $      (1.59)
                          ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ============
Weighted average number
 of common shares
 outstanding--basic and
 diluted................      186,096      382,273    4,356,926    5,845,625     6,709,854
                          ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ============
</TABLE>

       See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                     F-107
<PAGE>


                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

        Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                   Preferred Stock   Preferred Stock   Preferred Stock  Preferred Stock       Common Stock    Common Stock
                      Series A          Series B          Series C         Series D              Class A         Class B
                  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------   ----------------- -------------
                   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount  Shares    Amount     Shares   Amount  Shares Amount
                  --------- ------- --------- ------- --------- ------- -------   -------   --------- ------- ------ ------
<S>               <C>       <C>     <C>       <C>     <C>       <C>     <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>     <C>    <C>
Balances at
December 31,
1995............         -- $    --        -- $    --        -- $    --       --   $    --      1,250 $    10   --    $--
Issuance of
common stock to
XL Vision, Inc.,
for cash at
$.008 per
share...........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --    248,750   1,990   --     --
Issuance of
common stock for
cash at $.008
per share.......         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --    175,000   1,400   --     --
Exercise of
stock options
for cash at
$.008 per
share...........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --     25,000     200   --     --
Net profit
(loss)..........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --         --      --   --     --
                  --------- ------- --------- ------- --------- -------  -------   -------  --------- -------  ---    ---
Balances at
December 31,
1996............         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --    450,000   3,600   --     --
Issuance of
common stock to
XL Vision, Inc.,
for cash at
$.008 per
share...........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --  2,808,125  22,465   --     --
Sale of Series A
preferred stock
for cash at
$1.00 per share
(note 7)........  6,443,606  64,436        --      --        --      --       --        --         --      --   --     --
Transfer of
technology by XL
Vision, Inc.
(note 10).......         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --         --      --   --     --
Net profit
(loss)..........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --         --      --   --     --
                  --------- ------- --------- ------- --------- -------  -------   -------  --------- -------  ---    ---
Balances at
December 31,
1997............  6,443,606  64,436        --      --        --      --       --        --  3,258,125  26,065   --     --
Contribution of
debt to equity
by XL Vision,
Inc. (note 10)..         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --         --      --   --     --
Issuance of
Series B
preferred stock
in exchange for
contribution of
debt to equity
by XL Vision,
Inc. at $2.00
per share (notes
7 and 10).......         --      -- 2,400,000  24,000        --      --       --        --         --      --   --     --
Issuance of
common stock in
connection with
Nutri-Charge
transaction at
$0.80 per share
(note 6)........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --  2,587,500  20,700   --     --
Contribution of
put rights by XL
Vision, Inc.
(note 6)........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --         --      --   --     --
Net profit
(loss)..........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --         --      --   --     --
                  --------- ------- --------- ------- --------- -------  -------   -------  --------- -------  ---    ---
Balances at
December 31,
1998............  6,443,606  64,436 2,400,000  24,000        --      --       --        --  5,845,625  46,765   --     --
Exercise of
stock options
for cash at
$0.80 per
share...........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --    112,069     897   --     --
Issuance of
common stock in
connection with
CIN transaction
at $0.96 per
share (note 6)..         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --    750,000   6,000   --     --
Issuance of
common stock in
connection with
Cyberstockyard
transaction at
$1.80 per share
(note 6)........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --    250,000   2,000   --     --
Issuance of
Series C
preferred stock
at $5.00 per
share (note 7)..         --      --        --      -- 1,100,000  11,000       --        --         --      --   --     --
Accretion to
redemption value
of Class A
common stock
issued in
connection with
the Turnkey
Computer
Systems, Inc.
(note 5)........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --         --      --   --     --
Net profit
(loss)..........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --         --      --   --     --
Unearned
compensation
(note 9)........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --         --      --   --     --
Amortization of
unearned
compensation
(note 9)........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --         --      --   --     --
                  --------- ------- --------- ------- --------- -------  -------   -------  --------- -------  ---    ---
Balances at
September 30,
1999............  6,443,606 $64,436 2,400,000 $24,000 1,100,000 $11,000       --   $    --  6,957,694 $55,662   --    $--
                  ========= ======= ========= ======= ========= =======  =======   =======  ========= =======  ===    ===
<CAPTION>
                  Additional
                    Paid-in    Accumulated     Unearned
                    Capital      Deficit     Compensation    Total
                  ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
<S>               <C>          <C>           <C>          <C>
Balances at
December 31,
1995............  $     3,816  $ (1,745,397)   $     --   $(1,741,571)
Issuance of
common stock to
XL Vision, Inc.,
for cash at
$.008 per
share...........           --            --          --         1,990
Issuance of
common stock for
cash at $.008
per share.......           --            --          --         1,400
Exercise of
stock options
for cash at
$.008 per
share...........           --            --          --           200
Net profit
(loss)..........           --    (1,719,492)         --    (1,719,492)
                  ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Balances at
December 31,
1996............        3,816    (3,464,889)         --    (3,457,473)
Issuance of
common stock to
XL Vision, Inc.,
for cash at
$.008 per
share...........           --            --          --        22,465
Sale of Series A
preferred stock
for cash at
$1.00 per share
(note 7)........    6,379,170            --          --     6,443,606
Transfer of
technology by XL
Vision, Inc.
(note 10).......   (4,400,000)           --          --    (4,400,000)
Net profit
(loss)..........           --    (5,483,623)         --    (5,483,623)
                  ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Balances at
December 31,
1997............    1,982,986    (8,948,512)         --    (6,875,025)
Contribution of
debt to equity
by XL Vision,
Inc. (note 10)..    7,500,000            --          --     7,500,000
Issuance of
Series B
preferred stock
in exchange for
contribution of
debt to equity
by XL Vision,
Inc. at $2.00
per share (notes
7 and 10).......    4,776,000            --          --     4,800,000
Issuance of
common stock in
connection with
Nutri-Charge
transaction at
$0.80 per share
(note 6)........    2,049,300            --          --     2,070,000
Contribution of
put rights by XL
Vision, Inc.
(note 6)........      340,000            --          --       340,000
Net profit
(loss)..........           --    (7,832,128)         --    (7,832,128)
                  ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Balances at
December 31,
1998............   16,648,286   (16,780,640)         --         2,847
Exercise of
stock options
for cash at
$0.80 per
share...........       88,758            --          --        89,655
Issuance of
common stock in
connection with
CIN transaction
at $0.96 per
share (note 6)..      714,000            --          --       720,000
Issuance of
common stock in
connection with
Cyberstockyard
transaction at
$1.80 per share
(note 6)........      448,000            --          --       450,000
Issuance of
Series C
preferred stock
at $5.00 per
share (note 7)..    5,489,000            --          --     5,500,000
Accretion to
redemption value
of Class A
common stock
issued in
connection with
the Turnkey
Computer
Systems, Inc.
(note 5)........       (6,000)           --          --        (6,000)
Net profit
(loss)..........           --   (10,672,185)         --   (10,672,185)
Unearned
compensation
(note 9)........       72,126            --     (72,126)           --
Amortization of
unearned
compensation
(note 9)........           --            --       9,017         9,017
                  ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Balances at
September 30,
1999............  $23,454,170  $(27,452,825)   $(63,109)  $(3,906,666)
                  ============ ============= ============ ============
</TABLE>

       See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                     F-108
<PAGE>


                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

                   Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    Nine Months ended
                               Years ended December 31,               September 30,
                          -------------------------------------  -------------------------
                             1996         1997         1998         1998          1999
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
                                                                 (Unaudited)
<S>                       <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>
Cash flows from
 operating activities:
Net profit (loss).......  $(1,719,492) $(5,483,623) $(7,832,128) $(5,661,743) $(10,672,185)
Adjustments to reconcile
 net profit (loss) to
 net cash used in
 operating activities:
 Depreciation and
  amortization..........        1,503      122,486      438,576      230,964     1,176,431
 Amortization of
  unearned
  compensation..........           --           --           --           --         9,017
 Changes in operating
  assets and
  liabilities:
 Trade accounts
  receivable, net.......           --           --     (368,421)    (138,705)   (2,405,456)
 Inventories............           --     (635,963)     (70,594)     (30,741)       51,428
 Cattle deposits........           --           --           --           --      (489,760)
 Prepaid expenses and
  other assets..........       (1,304)     (32,338)       5,805      (77,079)      (75,405)
 Net assets of
  discontinued
  operations............      (96,209)    (853,501)  (1,140,425)  (1,477,150)           --
 Accounts payable.......        5,675      719,694     (301,423)     (32,037)    1,038,877
 Accrued liabilities....       75,542      198,759      328,791      151,016       214,739
 Advanced payments from
  customers.............           --           --           --           --       619,270
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
  Net cash used by
   operating
   activities...........   (1,734,285)  (5,964,486)  (8,939,819)  (7,035,475)  (10,533,044)
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
Cash flows from
 investing activities:
Business combinations,
 net of cash acquired of
 $737...................           --           --           --           --    (1,799,263)
Purchases of property
 and equipment..........      (56,861)    (506,540)    (460,290)    (269,831)   (1,228,432)
Purchase of
 intangibles............     (100,000)          --     (431,923)    (431,923)           --
Proceeds from
 discontinued
 operations.............           --           --           --           --     1,825,407
Investment in Turnkey
 Computer Systems, Inc..           --           --           --           --       (22,833)
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
  Net cash used by
   investing
   activities...........     (156,861)    (506,540)    (892,213)    (701,754)   (1,225,121)
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
Cash flows from
 financing activities:
Net borrowings from
 related parties........    1,889,101        3,810    9,447,030    7,737,227     8,218,623
Proceeds from capital
 lease financing with
 related party..........           --           --      440,832           --            --
Payments on capital
 lease obligations......           --           --      (55,962)          --       (58,280)
Offering costs..........           --           --           --           --      (341,967)
Sale of preferred
 stock..................           --    6,443,606           --           --     5,500,000
Sale of common stock....        3,590       22,465           --           --        89,655
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
  Net cash provided by
   financing
   activities...........    1,892,691    6,469,881    9,831,900    7,737,227    13,408,031
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
  Net increase
   (decrease) in cash...        1,545       (1,145)        (132)          (2)    1,649,866
Cash--beginning of
 period.................           --        1,545          400          400           268
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
Cash--end of period.....  $     1,545  $       400  $       268  $       398  $  1,650,134
                          ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ============
Supplemental
 disclosures:
Cash paid for interest..  $        --  $        --  $    23,594  $    13,517  $     20,628
Non-cash investing and
 financing activities:
 Transfer of technology
  by XL Vision, Inc.
  (note 10).............           --    4,400,000           --           --            --
 Contribution of debt to
  equity by XL Vision,
  Inc. (note 10)........           --           --    7,500,000           --            --
 Issuance of preferred
  stock in exchange for
  contribution of debt
  to equity by XL
  Vision, Inc. (note
  10)...................           --           --    4,800,000           --            --
 Non-cash issuance of
  Class A common stock
  in connection with
  Nutri-Charge
  transaction (note 6)..           --           --    2,070,000    2,070,000            --
 Contribution of put
  rights by XL Vision,
  Inc. (note 6).........           --           --      340,000      340,000            --
 Issuance of Class A
  common stock in
  connection with CIN
  transaction (note 6)..           --           --           --           --       720,000
 Issuance of Class A
  common stock with
  Cyberstockyard
  transaction (note 6)..           --           --           --           --       450,000
 Issuance of redeemable
  Class A common stock
  with Turnkey Computer
  Systems, Inc.
  transaction (note 5)..           --           --           --           --       400,000
 Issuance of note
  payable to Turnkey
  Computer Systems, Inc.
  (note 5)..............           --           --           --           --     1,400,000
</TABLE>

       See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                     F-109
<PAGE>


                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

                Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

  (Information insofar as it relates to September 30, 1998 or the nine months
                                  ended

                     September 30, 1998 is unaudited)

(1) Organization

    (a) Overview

      eMerge Interactive, Inc. (the "Company") is a Delaware corporation that
was incorporated on September 12, 1994 as Enhanced Vision Systems, a wholly
owned subsidiary of XL Vision, Inc. ("XL Vision"). The Company's name was
changed to eMerge Vision Systems, Inc. on July 16, 1997 and to eMerge
Interactive, Inc. on June 11, 1999.

      The Company was incorporated to develop and commercialize infrared
technology focused on the transportation segment. In 1997, the Company entered
a new business segment, animal sciences, by developing an infrared camera
system for use primarily by veterinarians. The Company further expanded its
operations in 1998 by licensing NutriCharge and infrared technology (see note
5) for commercialization. In December 1998, the Company's Board of Directors
decided to dispose of the transportation segment. The Company's AMIRIS thermal
imaging system, which was the sole product sold by the transportation segment,
was sold on January 15, 1999.

    (b) Basis of Presentation

      The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of eMerge
Interactive, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, STS Agriventures, Ltd.
("STS"), a Canadian corporation and Cyberstockyard, Inc. ("Cyberstockyard").

      All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been
eliminated upon consolidation.

      The pro forma balance sheet as of September 30, 1999 assumes the
conversion of all preferred stock to Class A common stock upon the Company's
planned initial public offering ("IPO").

    (c) Management's Plans

      As of September 30, 1999, the Company had a working capital deficiency
of $12,507,506 and stockholders' deficit of $3,906,666. Management expects
additional working capital requirements as the Company continues its marketing
and development efforts for its products. Subsequent to September 30, 1999,
the Company obtained equity financing (see note 14). The Company also plans an
IPO. Although management believes that its IPO will be successful, there can
be no assurances that it will be completed.

(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    (a) Revenue Recognition

      The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with the terms of the sale
or contract, generally as products are shipped or services are provided. The
Company bears both the inventory and credit risk with respect to sales of all
of its products. In cattle sales transactions, the Company purchases cattle
from the seller, takes title at shipment and records the cattle as inventory
until delivered to and accepted by the buyer, typically a 24 to 48 hour
period. In both cattle auction and resale transactions, the Company acts as a
principal in purchasing cattle from suppliers and sales to customers so that
the Company recognizes revenue equal to the amount paid by customers for the
cattle.

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                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

         Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

    (b) Inventories

     Inventories are stated at standard cost which approximates the lower of
first-in, first-out cost or market.

    (c) Property and Equipment

     Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation of property and
equipment is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful
lives of the assets. Amortization of equipment under capital lease is computed
over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the related
assets.

    (d) Intangibles

     Intangibles are stated at amortized cost. Amortization is computed using
the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.

    (e) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed
    Of

     The Company accounts for long-lived assets in accordance with the
provisions of SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived
Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed of". This Statement requires
that long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles be reviewed for
impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets
to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an
asset to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such
assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is
measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceed the
fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower
of their carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.

    (f) Income Taxes

     The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability
method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax
consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement
carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax
bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable
income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be
recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a
change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the
enactment date.

    (g) Stock-Based Compensation

     Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123, "Accounting
for Stock-Based Compensation," permits entities to recognize as expense over
the vesting period the fair value of all stock-based awards on the date of
grant. Alternatively, SFAS No. 123 also allows entities to continue to apply
the provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for
Stock Issued to Employees" ("APB Opinion No. 25") and provide pro forma net
income and pro forma earnings per share disclosures for employee stock option
grants as if the fair-value-based method defined in SFAS No. 123 had been
applied. The Company has elected to apply the provisions of APB Opinion No. 25
and provide the pro forma disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123.

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                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

    (h) Use of Estimates

      The preparation of the Company's consolidated financial statements, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, requires management
to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the
reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from
those estimates.

    (i) Net Profit (Loss) Per Share

      Net profit (loss) per share is computed in accordance with SFAS No. 128,
"Earnings Per Share," by dividing the net profit (loss) allocable to common
stockholders (net profit (loss) less accretion related to redeemable Class A
common stock) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock
outstanding less the 62,500 shares of redeemable Class A common stock. The
Company's stock options (338,125 at December 31, 1997, 1,632,500 at December
31, 1998 and 2,488,494 at September 30, 1999) and convertible preferred stock
(6,443,606 at December 31, 1997, 8,843,606 at December 31, 1998 and 9,943,606
at September 30, 1999), have not been used in the calculation of diluted net
profit (loss) per share because to do so would be anti-dilutive. As such, the
numerator and the denominator used in computing both basic and diluted net
profit (loss) per share allocable to common stockholders are equal.

      Pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") Staff Accounting
Bulletin No. 98 and SEC staff policy, all common stock and common stock
equivalents issued for nominal consideration during the periods presented
herein and through the filing of the registration statement for the IPO are to
be reflected in a manner similar to a stock split or stock dividend for which
retroactive treatment is required in the calculation of net profit (loss) per
share; the Company did not have any such issuances.

    (j) Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments

      The carrying value of cash, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable,
accrued liabilities and amounts due to related parties reflected in the
consolidated financial statements approximates fair value due to the short-term
maturity of these instruments.

    (k) Interim Financial Information

      The consolidated financial statements for the period ended September 30,
1998 are unaudited but reflect only normal and recurring adjustments which are,
in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of financial
position and results of operations. Operating results for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999 and 1998 are not necessarily indicative of the results that
may be expected for the full year.

(3) Inventories

      Inventories consist of:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   December 31,
                                                 ----------------- September 30,
                                                   1997     1998       1999
                                                 -------- -------- -------------
      <S>                                        <C>      <C>      <C>
      Raw materials............................. $346,335 $424,130   $594,337
      Work-in-process...........................  289,628  282,427     60,792
                                                 -------- --------   --------
                                                 $635,963 $706,557   $655,129
                                                 ======== ========   ========
</TABLE>

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                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

(4) Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment consists of:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    December 31,
                                  ----------------- September 30,  Estimated
                                    1997     1998       1999      useful lives
                                  -------- -------- ------------- ------------
     <S>                          <C>      <C>      <C>           <C>
     Engineering and
      manufacturing equipment.... $258,082 $366,150  $  634,625     5 years
     Office and computer
      equipment..................  179,315  259,462   1,532,298     3 years
     Furniture and fixtures......   67,282  104,706     112,122     7 years
     Leasehold improvements......   46,865   46,865      80,430     7 years
     Automobiles.................       --       --      54,717     5 years
                                  -------- --------  ----------
                                   551,544  777,183   2,414,192
     Less accumulated
      depreciation and
      amortization...............  123,404  263,346     702,788
                                  -------- --------  ----------
     Property and equipment,
      net........................ $428,140 $513,837  $1,711,404
                                  ======== ========  ==========
</TABLE>

      Assets under capital lease amounted to $-0-, $440,832 and $440,832 as of
December 31, 1997, 1998 and September 30, 1999, respectively. Accumulated
amortization for assets under capital lease totaled approximately $-0-,
$152,300 and $217,500 as of December 31, 1997, 1998 and September 30, 1999,
respectively.

(5) Investment in Turnkey Computer Systems, Inc.

      On August 16, 1999, the Company acquired 19% of the common stock of
Turnkey Computer Systems, Inc. ("Turnkey") for $1,822,833. The purchase price
consisted of 62,500 shares of the Company's redeemable Class A common stock
valued at $400,000, $1,400,000 in cash and $22,833 of transaction costs. The
$1,400,000 is payable upon the earlier of the completion of the Company's IPO
or $500,000 at December 31, 1999, $500,000 at December 31, 2000 and $400,000 at
December 31, 2001. This investment is carried on the cost method since the
Company does not have significant influence over Turnkey. The common stock
purchase agreement with Turnkey contains a put right which allows Turnkey to
have a one time right to put to the Company its 50,000 redeemable Class A
common shares with a fixed purchase price of $500,000. The put right can only
be exercised upon a change in control or after December 31, 2001, if the
Company has not completed an IPO. This redeemable Class A common stock is
classified outside of stockholders' equity (deficit). The difference between
the carrying amount and the redemption amount of $500,000 is being accreted to
redeemable Class A common stock as a charge to additional paid-in capital from
issuance to December 31, 2001 using the effective interest method.

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                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

(6) Intangibles

      Intangibles consists of:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        December 31,                  Estimated
                                      ----------------- September 30,  useful
                                       1997     1998        1999        life
                                      ------ ---------- ------------- ---------
     <S>                              <C>    <C>        <C>           <C>
     NutriCharge license............  $   -- $2,273,538  $2,273,538   10 years
     Infrared technology license....      --    568,385     568,385    5 years
     Goodwill--CIN..................      --         --   2,076,368    5 years
     Non-compete agreement--CIN.....      --         --     100,000    5 years
     Goodwill--Cyberstockyard.......      --         --     427,274    3 years
     Non-compete agreement--
      Cyberstockyard................      --         --     100,000    3 years
     Goodwill--PCC..................      --         --   1,487,791    5 years
     Non-compete agreement--PCC.....      --         --     100,000    4 years
                                      ------ ----------  ----------   --------
                                          --  2,841,923   7,133,356
     Less accumulated amortization..      --    142,095     860,047
                                      ------ ----------  ----------
     Intangibles, net...............  $   -- $2,699,828  $6,273,309
                                      ====== ==========  ==========
</TABLE>

      On July 29, 1998, the Company acquired licenses for NutriCharge and
infrared technology. The purchase price of $2,841,923 (consisting of $300,000
in cash, 2,070,000 of the Company's Class A common shares valued at $1 per
share, $131,923 in acquisition costs and the estimated fair value of put rights
granted by XL Vision) was allocated to the acquired NutriCharge and infrared
technology licenses based on estimated fair values determined by estimated cash
flows from the underlying licensed product. In connection with the transaction,
XL Vision granted a put right that allows the sellers to require XL Vision to
purchase up to 1,250,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock at $3.00
per share. The fair value of the put was estimated to be $340,000 and was
credited to additional paid-in capital. The put right may only be exercised
thirty days prior to or after the fourth anniversary of the agreement. The
ultimate amount payable under the put agreement is reduced by the amount, if
any, of indemnification obligations related to the transaction. The estimated
fair value of the put was determined with the assistance of an independent,
third party valuation expert by calculating the net present value (at 10%
interest) of the product of the $2,000,000 intrinsic value of the put adjusted
for the 25% probability that the put would be exercised.

      On February 24, 1999, the Company acquired substantially all of the
tangible and intangible assets of CIN, LLC d/b/a/ Cattlemen's Information
Network ("CIN") for $2,296,610. The purchase price for the assets consisted of
750,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock valued at $720,000, the
assumption of $812,021 of liabilities, a cash payment due in October 1999 of
$357,816, and an agreement to pay the first $350,000 from Internet sales of
third party products over the Company's Web site and transaction costs of
$56,773. CIN is in the business of selling access to its cattle feedlot
performance measurements database. Immediately after the closing, CIN changed
its name to Lost Pelican, L.L.C.

      On March 29, 1999, the Company acquired 100% of the stock of
Cyberstockyard, Inc. for $542,265. The purchase price consisted of 250,000
shares of the Company's Class A common stock valued at $450,000, the assumption
of $89,972 of liabilities and transaction costs of $2,293. Cyberstockyard, Inc.
is in the business of selling cattle through its proprietary auction software
over the Internet.

      On May 19, 1999, the Company acquired substantially all of the tangible
and intangible assets of PCC, LLC d/b/a Professional Cattle Consultants, L.L.C.
("PCC") for $1,827,861. The purchase price consists of a

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                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

cash payment of $1,800,000 and an assumption of $2,861 of liabilities and
transaction costs of $25,000. PCC is in the business of providing comparative
analysis and market information for the feedlot industry. Immediately after the
closing, PCC changed its name to QDD Investment Company, L.L.C.

      Each acquisition was accounted for as a purchase and the results of
operations of the acquired companies is included in the statement of operations
since the respective date of acquisition.

      The aggregate purchase price of the above acquisitions was approximately
$4,690,600, which included related acquisition costs of approximately $84,000
and was allocated as follows:

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                            <C>
      Goodwill...................................................... $3,991,433
      Non-compete agreements........................................    300,000
      Equipment.....................................................    358,016
      Current assets, including cash acquired of $737...............     17,287
                                                                     ----------
                                                                     $4,666,736
                                                                     ==========
</TABLE>

      Unaudited pro forma information for the Company as if the acquisitions
above had been consummated as of January 1, 1998 and 1999 follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             Nine months ended September 30,
                                             ---------------------------------
                                                  1998              1999
                                             ---------------  ----------------
      <S>                                    <C>              <C>
      Revenue............................... $     1,687,077  $     18,560,565
                                             ===============  ================
      Net profit (loss)..................... $    (4,987,862) $    (11,097,329)
                                             ===============  ================
      Net profit (loss) per common share.... $         (0.97) $          (1.61)
                                             ===============  ================
</TABLE>

(7) Equity

    Common Stock

      As of September 30, 1999, the Company had authorized the issuance of
125,000,000 shares of common stock.

      Class A--In 1999, the Company designated 115,888,887 shares as Class A
common stock.

      Class B--In 1999, the Company designated 9,111,113 shares as Class B
common stock. Holders of Class B common stock are entitled to two and one-half
votes for each share. The shares of Class A and Class B are identical in all
other respects.

    Preferred Stock

      As of September 30, 1999, the Company had authorized the issuance of
15,000,000 shares of preferred stock and had designated 6,500,000 as Series A
shares, and 2,400,000 as Series B shares, 1,300,000 as Series C shares and
4,555,556 as Series D shares. Each share of preferred stock is convertible into
1.25 shares of Class A common stock at the option of the holder or upon the
vote of holders of two-thirds of the respective preferred stock class
outstanding except for Series D shares which is convertible at the offering
price into 1.25 shares Class B common stock. Preferred stock is automatically
converted into common stock upon a qualified

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                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

IPO of at least $10 million with a Company valuation of at least $30 million or
upon a public rights offering of the Company to shareholders of Safeguard
Scientifics, Inc.

      Series A--The Series A shares are entitled to a liquidation preference
before any distribution to common stockholders equal to the greater of (a)
$1.00 per share plus an additional $.10 per year (pro rated for partial years)
from July 16, 1997 or (b) the amount which would be distributed if all of the
preferred stock of the Company were converted to Class A common stock prior to
liquidation. The holders of Series A preferred stock are entitled to vote as a
separate class to elect two directors to the Board of Directors of the Company.

      Series B--Series B shares are entitled to a liquidation preference before
any distribution to common stockholders equal to the greater of (a) $2.00 per
share plus an additional $.20 for each year (pro rated for partial years) from
December 31, 1998 or until the date of distribution of available assets or (b)
the amount which would be distributed if all of the preferred stock of the
Company were converted to Class A common stock prior to liquidation. Series B
shares are junior to Series A, C and D shares.

      Series C--Series C shares are entitled to a liquidation preference before
any distribution to common stockholders equal to the greater of (a) $5.00 per
share plus an additional $.50 for each year (pro rated for partial years) from
April 15, 1999 or until the date of distribution of available assets or (b) the
amount which would be distributed if all of the preferred stock of the Company
were converted to Class A common stock prior to liquidation. Series C shares
are on parity with Series A and D shares except as to voting rights.

      Series D--Series D shares are entitled to a liquidation preference before
any distribution to common stockholders equal to the greater of (a) $9.00 per
share plus an additional $1.00 for each year (pro rated for partial years) from
October 27, 1999 or until the date of distribution of available assets or (b)
the amount which would be distributed if all the preferred stock of the Company
were converted to Class B common stock prior to liquidation. Series D shares
are on parity with Series A and C shares except as to voting rights. Series D
stockholders are entitled to two and one-half votes per share.

(8) Income Taxes

      Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary difference
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting
purposes and amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of
the Company's deferred income tax assets and liability are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               December 31,
                                           ---------------------- September 30,
                                              1997        1998        1999
                                           ----------  ---------- -------------
     <S>                                   <C>         <C>        <C>
     Deferred tax assets:
       Net operating loss carryforwards..  $3,237,000  $5,967,000  $ 8,057,000
       Amortization of acquired
        technology from XL Vision (note
        10)..............................   1,829,000   1,704,000    1,704,000
       Research and experimentation tax
        credits..........................     294,000     448,000      718,000
       Other.............................     125,000     596,000    1,524,000
                                           ----------  ----------  -----------
                                            5,485,000   8,715,000   12,003,000
       Less valuation allowance..........   5,370,000   8,715,000   12,003,000
                                           ----------  ----------  -----------
         Net deferred tax assets.........     115,000          --           --
     Deferred tax liability:
       Imputed interest..................    (115,000)         --           --
                                           ----------  ----------  -----------
         Net deferred tax asset
          (liability)....................  $       --  $       --  $        --
                                           ==========  ==========  ===========
</TABLE>


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                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

      The Company has available at September 30, 1999 for federal income tax
purposes, unused net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $21,000,000
which may be applied against future taxable income and expires in years
beginning in 2010. The Company also has approximately $718,000 in research and
experimentation credits carryforwards. The research and experimentation
credits, which begin to expire in 2010, can also be used to offset future
regular tax liabilities. A valuation allowance for deferred tax assets is
provided when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the
deferred tax assets will not be realized.

      The difference between the "expected" tax benefit (computed by applying
the federal corporate income tax rate of 34% to the loss before income taxes)
and the actual tax benefit is primarily due to the effect of the valuation
allowance.

(9) Stock Plan

      In January 1996, the Company adopted an equity compensation plan (the
"1996 Plan") pursuant to which the Company's Board of Directors may grant
shares of common stock or options to acquire common stock to certain directors,
advisors and employees. The Plan authorizes grants of shares or options to
purchase up to 2,168,750 shares of authorized but unissued common stock. Stock
options granted have a maximum term of ten years and have vesting schedules
which are at the discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board of
Directors and determined on the effective date of the grant.

      In May 1999, the Company's stockholders approved the 1999 Equity
Compensation Plan (the "1999 Plan"). Under the 1999 Plan, an additional
1,250,000 shares of authorized, unissued shares of common stock of the Company
are reserved for issuance to employees, advisors and for non-employee members
of the Board of Directors. Option terms under the 1999 Plan may not exceed 10
years.

      A summary of option transactions follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  Weighted
                                      Range of                     average
                                      exercise     Weighted       remaining
                                     prices per    average       contractual
                           Shares      share    exercise price life (in years)
                          ---------  ---------- -------------- ---------------
<S>                       <C>        <C>        <C>            <C>
Balance outstanding, De-
 cember 31, 1996.........     3,125  $     0.80     $0.80           4.85
                                                                    ====
  Granted................   335,000        0.80      0.80
                          ---------  ----------     -----
Balance outstanding, De-
 cember 31, 1997.........   338,125        0.80      0.80           9.64
                                                                    ====
  Granted................ 1,692,500   0.80-1.60      0.84
  Canceled...............  (398,125)       0.80      0.80
                          ---------  ----------     -----
Balance outstanding, De-
 cember 31, 1998......... 1,632,500   0.80-1.60       .84           9.48
                                                                    ====
  Granted................ 1,010,250   1.60-6.40      2.58
  Exercised..............  (112,069)       0.80      0.80
  Canceled...............   (42,188)  0.80-1.60      1.04
                          ---------  ----------     -----
Balance outstanding,
 September 30, 1999...... 2,488,494  $0.80-6.40     $1.54           9.08
                          =========  ==========     =====           ====
</TABLE>

      At December 31, 1997, 1998 and September 30, 1999, there were 76,719,
414,375 and 716,369 shares exercisable, respectively at weighted average
exercise prices of $0.80, $0.82 and $1.06, respectively.

      At December 31, 1997 and 1998 and September 30, 1999, 99,375, 511,250 and
747,250 shares were available for grant, respectively.

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                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

      The per share weighted-average fair value of stock options granted was $0
in 1996, $0 in 1997 and $0.08 in 1998 on the date of grant using the Black
Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               1996  1997  1998
                                                               ----  ----  ----
      <S>                                                      <C>   <C>   <C>
      Volatility..............................................    0%    0%    0%
      Dividend paid...........................................    0%    0%    0%
      Risk-free interest rate................................. 6.35% 6.11% 4.73%
      Expected life in years.................................. 5.77  6.75  5.57
</TABLE>

      No volatility was assumed due to the use of the Minimum Value Method of
computation for options issued by the Company as a private entity as prescribed
by SFAS No. 123.

      All stock options granted, except as noted in the paragraph below, have
been granted to directors or employees with an exercise price equal to the fair
value of the common stock at the date of grant. The Company applies APB Opinion
No. 25 for issuances to directors and employees in accounting for its Plan and,
accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized in the consolidated
financial statements through December 31, 1998.

      On March 19, 1999, the Company granted 360,625 stock options with an
exercise price of $1.60 and a fair value of $1.80. The Company recorded $72,126
of unearned compensation at the date of grant and is amortizing the unearned
compensation over the vesting period. Compensation expense amounted to $9,017
for the nine months ended September 30, 1999.

      Had the Company determined compensation cost based on the fair value at
the grant date for its stock options under SFAS No. 123, the Company's net loss
would have increased to the pro forma amounts indicated below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            1996         1997         1998
                                         -----------  -----------  -----------
      <S>                                <C>          <C>          <C>
      Net loss as reported.............. $(1,719,492) $(5,483,623) $(7,832,128)
                                         ===========  ===========  ===========
      Pro forma net loss................ $(1,719,492) $(5,483,623) $(7,964,078)
                                         ===========  ===========  ===========
      Net loss per share, as reported:
        Basic and diluted............... $     (9.24) $    (14.34) $     (1.80)
                                         ===========  ===========  ===========
      Pro forma net loss per share:
        Basic and diluted............... $     (9.24) $    (14.34) $     (1.83)
                                         ===========  ===========  ===========
</TABLE>

(10) Related Party Transactions

    Due to Related Parties

      Due to related parties consist of:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               December 31,
                                           --------------------- September 30,
                                              1997       1998        1999
                                           ---------- ---------- -------------
      <S>                                  <C>        <C>        <C>
      XL Vision........................... $8,029,995 $5,158,436  $ 6,057,978
      Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. and
       Safeguard Delaware, Inc............     10,309     28,898    7,347,979
                                           ---------- ----------  -----------
                                           $8,040,304 $5,187,334  $13,405,957
                                           ========== ==========  ===========
</TABLE>


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                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

    Amounts Due to XL Vision

      Amounts due to XL Vision consist of:

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                          <C>
      Balance as of December 31, 1996............................  $ 3,636,494
        Allocation of costs and funding of working capital to the
         Company.................................................    6,318,405
        Technology transfer fee..................................    4,400,000
        Interest charges on technology transferred...............      141,167
        Proceeds from Series A Preferred Stock...................   (6,443,606)
        Issuance of Class A common stock.........................      (22,465)
                                                                   -----------
      Balance as of December 31, 1997............................    8,029,995
        Allocation of costs and funding of working capital to the
         Company.................................................    9,120,441
        Interest charges on technology transferred...............      308,000
        Contribution of debt to equity...........................   (7,500,000)
        Contribution of debt to equity in exchange for Series B
         Preferred Stock.........................................   (4,800,000)
                                                                   -----------
      Balance as of December 31, 1998............................    5,158,436
        Allocation of costs and funding of working capital to the
         Company.................................................      668,542
        Interest charges on technology transferred...............      231,000
                                                                   -----------
      Balance as of September 30, 1999...........................  $ 6,057,978
                                                                   ===========
</TABLE>

      The average outstanding balance due to XL Vision was approximately
$2,690,900 in 1996, $6,239,600 in 1997, $12,782,400 in 1998 and $7,342,435 in
1999.

      On January 1, 1999, the Company signed a revolving promissory note with
XL Vision for up to $3,000,000. The revolving promissory note bears interest at
the prime rate plus 1% and is due in full when the Company completes an IPO or
sells all of its assets or stock.

    Note Payable to Safeguard Delaware, Inc.

      On July 21, 1999, the Company obtained a $3,000,000 revolving note
payable from Safeguard Delaware, Inc ("Safeguard"). The revolving note payable,
as amended, bears interest payable monthly at the prime rate plus 1% and is due
December 31, 1999.

      In August, September and October 1999, the Company signed demand notes
with interest payable monthly at the prime rate plus 1% with Safeguard for
$2,500,000, $2,000,000 and $2,500,000, respectively. These notes were cancelled
in October 1999, in exchange for a $7,050,000 note due in full on October 25,
2000, the repayment of a promissory note issued concurrently with the sale of
Series D preferred stock or an IPO, whichever is earlier.

    Technology Fee

      On July 15, 1997, the Company entered into an agreement with XL Vision
for the transfer of certain technology that is used by the Company in the sale
of its products for a $4,400,000 note payable. The transfer was accounted for
as a distribution to XL Vision as it represented amounts paid for an asset to
an entity under common control in excess of the cost of such asset. The note
payable bears interest at 7% per annum. Interest expense was $141,167 in 1997,
$308,000 in 1998 and $231,000 in 1999.

                                     F-119
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                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

    Direct Charge Fee

      Prior to April 1, 1997 personnel, and other services were provided by XL
Vision and the costs were allocated to the Company. The Company believes that
the allocation method used by XL Vision was reasonable. Effective April 1,
1997, the Company entered into a direct charge fee agreement with XL Vision
which allows for cost-based charges based upon actual hours incurred. Costs
allocated by or service fees charged by XL Vision were approximately $468,000
in 1996, $720,000 in 1997, $460,000 in 1998 and $390,000 in 1999. A portion of
the fees in 1998 and 1999 and all of the costs and fees in 1996 and 1997 were
allocated to the discontinued transportation segment.

    Administrative Services Fee

      Effective December 15, 1997, the Company entered into an agreement which
requires accrual of an administrative services fee based upon a percentage of
gross revenues. The fee for administrative support services, including
management consultation, investor relations, legal services and tax planning,
is payable monthly to XL Vision and Safeguard Scientifics, Inc., the largest
shareholder of XL Vision, based upon an aggregate of 1.5% of gross revenues
with such service fees to be not more than $300,000 annually. Effective August
17, 1999, the agreement was amended such that the administrative services fee
is applied to net contribution margin on cattle sales and gross revenue for all
other sales. The fee is accrued monthly but is only payable in months during
which the Company has achieved positive cash flow from operations. The
agreement extends through December 31, 2002 and continues thereafter unless
terminated by any party. Administrative service fees were approximately $10,300
in 1997, $37,200 in 1998 and $43,500 in 1999.

    Leases

      The Company leases equipment under a capital lease, effective April 20,
1998, with an affiliated entity, XL Realty, Inc. Future minimum lease payments,
including imputed interest at 7.53%, are $79,852 in 1999, $85,765 in 2000,
$92,684 in 2001, $100,154 in 2002 and $26,415 in 2003. Interest expense was
$23,594 in 1998 and $20,627 in 1999.

      The Company rents its facility from XL Vision. Rent expense varies based
on space occupied by the Company and includes charges for base rent, repairs
and maintenance, telephone and networking expenses, real estate taxes and
insurance. Rent expense is approximately $68,000 in 1996, $354,000 in 1997,
$1,129,000 in 1998, and $528,000 in 1999.

    License Agreement with XL Vision, Inc.

      In February 1999, the Company signed a license agreement with XL Vision,
granting XL Vision a license to use Company software for the limited purpose of
evaluating whether the software could provide the basis for a new company that
would operate in the agricultural industry. The license agreement terminated on
November 30, 1999. If XL Vision forms a new company, the Company will negotiate
a long-term license agreement. In addition, XL Vision is obligated to give the
Company at least 25% of the new company. The Company is obligated to transfer
all amounts up to 25% of the company to Lost Pelican, LLC.

(11) Segment Information

      In 1998, the Company adopted SFAS No. 131, which requires the reporting
of segment information using the "management approach" versus the "industry
approach" previously required. The management

                                     F-120
<PAGE>


                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

approach requires the Company to report certain financial information related
to continuing operations that is provided to the Company's chief operating
decision-maker. The Company's chief operating decision-maker receives revenue
and contribution margin (revenue less direct costs and excluding overhead) by
source, and all other statement of operations data and balance sheet on a
consolidated basis. The Company's reportable segments consist of cattle sales
and animal sciences products and services. While the Company operates entirely
in the animal science marketplace, the contribution margin associated with
cattle sales and the related prospects for this portion of the Company's
business differ from the rest of the Company's product offerings.

      The following summarizes revenue, cost of revenue and gross profit and
contribution margin information related to the Company's two operating
segments:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 Nine months ended
                                             -------------------------
                              Year ended     September 30,  September
                           December 31, 1998     1998       30, 1999
                           ----------------- ------------- -----------
                                              (Unaudited)
<S>                        <C>               <C>           <C>
Revenue:
  Cattle..................    $        --     $        --  $17,022,862
  Animal sciences.........      1,792,471       1,106,452    1,315,783
                              -----------     -----------  -----------
  Total...................    $ 1,792,471     $ 1,106,452  $18,338,645
                              ===========     ===========  ===========
Cost of revenue:
  Direct costs:
    Cattle................    $        --     $        --  $16,860,452
    Animal sciences.......        900,824         603,410      492,115
                              -----------     -----------  -----------
    Total direct costs....        900,824         603,410   17,352,567
  Unallocated overhead....      1,722,623       1,025,347      929,763
                              -----------     -----------  -----------
  Total...................    $ 2,623,447     $ 1,628,757  $18,282,330
                              ===========     ===========  ===========
Gross profit (loss):
  Contribution margin:
    Cattle................    $        --     $        --  $   162,410
    Animal sciences.......        891,647         503,042      823,668
                              -----------     -----------  -----------
    Total.................        891,647         503,042      986,078
  Unallocated overhead....     (1,722,623)     (1,025,347)    (429,763)
                              -----------     -----------  -----------
  Gross profit (loss).....    $  (830,976)    $  (522,305) $   556,315
                              ===========     ===========  ===========
</TABLE>

      The Company's assets, and other statement of operations data are not
allocated to a segment.

(12) Discontinued Operations

      In December 1998, the Company's Board of Directors decided to dispose of
its transportation segment. The Company's AMIRIS thermal imaging system, which
was the sole product sold in the transportation segment, was sold on January
15, 1999 to Sperry Marine, Inc. for approximately $1,900,000. The Company
received $200,000 of cash at closing and collected an additional $1,388,000
through September 30, 1999. The remaining balance of approximately $312,000 is
expected to be collected by December 31, 1999. The Company is entitled to a
royalty of 8% of net AMIRIS system sales, up to a maximum royalty of $4.3
million over a four year period or up to a maximum royalty of $5.0 million, if
$4.3 million is not received within four years.

                                     F-121
<PAGE>


                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

      Net assets of the discontinued transportation segment consist of:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              December 31,
                                          ----------------------  September 30,
                                             1997        1998         1999
                                          ----------  ----------  -------------
<S>                                       <C>         <C>         <C>
Accounts receivable...................... $  145,500  $  381,435    $ 419,784
Inventory, net...........................  1,076,043   2,020,625      123,093
Property and equipment, net..............     22,650     134,098           --
Intangibles, net.........................     94,444      61,108       36,106
Accounts payable.........................   (271,833)    (80,510)     (63,647)
Accrued liabilities including provision
 for operating loss during phase out
 period of $72,667 in 1998 and $18,748 in
 1999....................................         --    (231,415)    (125,000)
                                          ----------  ----------    ---------
    Net assets........................... $1,066,804  $2,285,341    $ 390,336
                                          ==========  ==========    =========
</TABLE>

(13) Commitments and Contingencies

    Voluntary Employee Savings 401(k) Plan

      The Company established a voluntary employee savings 401(k) plan in 1997
which is available to all full time employees 21 years or older. The plan
provides for a matching by the Company of the employee's contribution to the
plan for 50% of the first 6% of the employee's annual compensation. The
Company's matching contributions were $6,300 in 1996, $38,195 in 1997, $62,108
in 1998 and $54,229 in 1999.

    Royalties

      In connection with the NutriCharge license, the Company is obligated to a
royalty of 5% of gross revenues from the sale of NutriCharge products and
infrared technology related to the Company's Canadian license agreement.

      The Company is also obligated to a royalty of 6% of net revenues from
product or services related to technology patented by Iowa State University.

(14) Subsequent Events

    Sale of Series D Preferred Stock

      On October 27, 1999, the Company agreed to issue 4,555,556 shares of
Series D preferred stock and a warrant to acquire 1,138,889 shares of Class B
common stock for $38,815,000. Series D preferred shares convert into Class B
common stock at the offering price. The warrants are exercisable at the
Company's IPO price and are valued at $3,325,553 using the Black-Scholes method
and assuming a strike price of $11.20, expiration of three years, 90%
volatility and 5.8% interest. In the event the Company does not complete an IPO
the warrants may be exercised after November 16, 2000 or earlier if the Company
has an equity financing of not less than $20,000,000 from private investors. In
return for these instruments the Company received $18,000,000 in cash in
November 1999 and a non-interest bearing, promissory note in the amount of
$23,000,000 due on October 27, 2000. Imputed interest at 9.5% amounts to
$2,185,000 over the life of the note. The note receivable will be shown as a
reduction of stockholders' equity, net of imputed interest.

    Stock Split

      On December 6, 1999, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a
five-for-four stock split. The stock split has been reflected in these
financial statements as if it had occurred on the first day of the first period
presented.

                                     F-122
<PAGE>


                      Report of Independent Auditors

Board of Directors and Stockholders

JusticeLink, Inc.

(formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

      We have audited the balance sheet of JusticeLink, Inc. (formerly LAWPlus,
Inc.) as of December 31, 1998, and the related statements of operations,
mandatory redeemable convertible stock and other capital and cash flows for the
year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audit.

      We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made my management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

      In our opinion, the 1998 financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of JusticeLink, Inc.
(formerly LAWPlus, Inc.) at December 31, 1998, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with
generally acceptable accounting principles.

      The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that
the Company will continue as a going concern. As more fully described in Note
9, the Company has recurring operating losses and has a working capital
deficiency and a net capital deficit. These conditions raise substantial doubt
about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans
in regard to these matters are also discussed in Note 9. The financial
statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future
effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and
classification of liabilities that may result from the outcome of this
uncertainty.

October 25, 1999, except for                    Ernst & Young LLP
Notes 9 and 10 for which the date is
November 12, 1999

                                     F-123
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                              Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   (Unaudited)
                                                     December 31, September 30,
                                                         1998         1999
                                                     ------------ -------------
                                                           (In thousands)
<S>                                                  <C>          <C>
Assets
Current assets:
  Cash..............................................   $     14     $  1,071
  Accounts receivable trade.........................         74           64
  Prepaids..........................................         27           22
                                                       --------     --------
  Total current assets..............................        115        1,157
Property and equipment, net.........................        747        1,644
Notes receivable, affiliates........................        135           --
Deposits............................................        106           45
Debt issuance cost, net.............................         91           --
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net...........         --        3,316
Other...............................................          4           53
                                                       --------     --------
Total assets........................................   $  1,198     $  6,215
                                                       ========     ========
Liabilities, Mandatory Redeemable Convertible Stock
 and Other Capital
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable trade............................   $    763     $    747
  Accrued liabilities...............................        401          544
  Accrued lease cancellation fees...................        161           --
  Deferred compensation.............................        546          134
  Current portion of capital lease obligations......        375          375
  Notes payable and current portion of long-term
   debt.............................................        243        4,734
                                                       --------     --------
  Total current liabilities.........................      2,489        6,534
Capital lease obligations, less current portion.....        125          315
Long-term debt, less current portion................      4,927        1,336
Notes payable, long-term debt and accrued interest
 converted to Series B mandatory redeemable
 convertible preferred stock during 1999............      7,563           --
Commitments and contingencies
Mandatory Redeemable Convertible Stock
Series B mandatory redeemable convertible preferred
 stock, par value $.05 per share, 10,000,000 shares
 authorized, 8,161,517 shares issued and
 outstanding........................................         --       16,527
Other Capital
Series A convertible preferred stock, $.01 par
 value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, 3,200,000
 shares issued and outstanding ($3,809,536 aggregate
 liquidation value).................................         32           --
Common stock, $.05 par value, 25,000,000 shares
 authorized, 683,242 shares in 1998 and 10,000
 shares in 1999 issued and outstanding..............         34            1
Additional capital..................................      6,157        8,376
Accumulated deficit.................................    (20,129)     (26,874)
                                                       --------     --------
Total other capital.................................    (13,906)     (18,497)
                                                       --------     --------
Total liabilities, mandatory redeemable convertible
 stock and other capital............................   $  1,198     $  6,215
                                                       ========     ========
</TABLE>

                          See accompanying notes

                                     F-124
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                         Statements of Operations

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                (Unaudited)
                                                                Nine Months
                                                              Ended September
                                                  Year ended        30,
                                                 December 31, ----------------
                                                     1998      1998     1999
                                                 ------------ -------  -------
                                                        (in thousands)
<S>                                              <C>          <C>      <C>
Revenue.........................................   $    272   $   190  $   190
Operating expenses:
  Selling and customer support..................      2,179     1,613    1,637
  Product development...........................      2,004     1,440      737
  Operations....................................      1,824     1,256    1,437
  General and administrative....................      2,249     1,525    1,218
  Depreciation and amortization.................        693       478    1,070
                                                   --------   -------  -------
                                                      8,949     6,312    6,099
                                                   --------   -------  -------
Loss from operations............................     (8,677)   (6,122)  (5,909)
Interest expense................................     (1,578)     (739)    (836)
                                                   --------   -------  -------
Net loss........................................   $(10,255)  $(6,861) $(6,745)
                                                   ========   =======  =======
</TABLE>

                          See accompanying notes

                                     F-125
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

  Statements of Mandatory Redeemable Convertible Stock and Other Capital

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                              Mandatory
                              Redeemable
                          Convertible Stock                         Other Capital
                          ------------------ --------------------------------------------------------------
                                               Series A
                                              Convertible
                          Series B Preferred   Preferred
                                Stock            Stock      Common Stock
                          ------------------ -------------- --------------  Additional Accumulated
                           Shares   Amount   Shares  Amount Shares  Amount   Capital     Deficit    Total
                          -------- --------- ------  ------ ------  ------  ---------- ----------- --------
                                                          (In thousands)
<S>                       <C>      <C>       <C>     <C>    <C>     <C>     <C>        <C>         <C>
Balance at January 1,
 1998...................       --         --  3,200   $ 32     687  $  34     $5,744    $ (9,874)  $ (4,064)
 Issuance of warrants
  attached to Revolving
  Note guarantee and
  1998 Bridge Loans.....       --         --     --     --      --     --        503          --        503
 Other..................       --         --     --     --      (4)    --        (90)         --        (90)
 Net loss and
  comprehensive loss....       --         --     --     --      --     --         --     (10,255)   (10,255)
                          -------  --------- ------   ----  ------  -----     ------    --------   --------
Balance at December 31,
 1998...................       --         --  3,200     32     683     34      6,157     (20,129)   (13,906)
 Exercise of warrants
  issued in connection
  with the 1998 and 1999
  Bridge Loans
  (unaudited)...........       --         --     --     --   7,754    388         --          --        388
 Recapitalization of
  LAWPlus, Inc.
  (unaudited)...........    3,462  $   6,925 (3,200)   (32) (8,437)  (422)     2,994          --      2,540
 Series B preferred
  stock issued in
  connection with the
  acquisition of
  JusticeLink, Inc.
  (unaudited)...........    1,187      2,375     --     --      --     --         --          --         --
 Series B preferred
  stock issued in
  exchange for 1999
  Bridge Loans and
  accrued interest
  (unaudited)...........    1,114      2,228     --     --      --     --         --          --         --
 Issuance of Series B
  preferred stock, net
  (unaudited)...........    2,398      4,795     --     --      --     --       (575)         --       (575)
 Accrued dividends on
  Series B preferred
  stock (unaudited).....       --        204     --     --      --     --       (204)         --       (204)
 Exercise of employee
  stock options
  (unaudited)...........       --         --     --     --      10      1          4          --          5
 Net loss and
  comprehensive loss
  (unaudited)...........       --         --     --     --      --     --         --      (6,745)    (6,745)
                          -------  --------- ------   ----  ------  -----     ------    --------   --------
Balance at September 30,
 1999 (unaudited).......    8,161  $  16,527     --   $ --      10  $   1     $8,376    $(26,874)  $(18,497)
                          =======  ========= ======   ====  ======  =====     ======    ========   ========
</TABLE>

                          See accompanying notes.

                                     F-126
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                         Statements of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            (Unaudited)
                                                         Nine Months Ended
                                             Year ended    September 30,
                                            December 31, ------------------
                                                1998       1998      1999
                                            ------------ --------  --------
                                                    (in thousands)
<S>                                         <C>          <C>       <C>
Operating Activities
Net loss..................................    $(10,255)  $ (6,861) $ (6,745)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
 cash used in operating activities:
 Depreciation and amortization............         693        397     1,072
 Amortization of debt issuance costs......          26         19        91
 Loss on disposal of property and
  equipment...............................         434        434        35
 Interest related to warrants attached to
  debt....................................         503         --        --
 Non-cash interest expense................         563         --        --
 Changes in operating assets and
  liabilities:
  Accounts receivable trade...............         (52)       (23)       10
  Prepaids, deposits and other............         (57)        (4)       66
  Notes receivable, affiliates............         115        150        --
  Accounts payable and accrued
   liabilities............................         489        522        20
                                              --------   --------  --------
Net cash used in operating activities.....      (7,541)    (5,366)   (5,451)
Investing Activities
Cash acquired from merger with
 JusticeLink, Inc.........................          --         --         1
Merger costs..............................          --         --      (412)
Purchases of property and equipment.......        (154)       (75)   (1,003)
                                              --------   --------  --------
Net cash used in investing activities.....        (154)       (75)   (1,414)
Financing Activities
Proceeds from the exercise of warrants for
 LAWPlus, Inc. common stock...............          --         --       388
Proceeds from the exercise of stock
 options..................................          --         --         5
Net proceeds from sale of Series B
 preferred stock..........................          --         --     4,220
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable
 and long-term debt.......................       6,375      3,653        --
Payments on notes payable and long-term
 debt.....................................        (591)      (175)     (172)
Proceeds from 1999 bridge loans...........          --         --     3,762
Payments on capital lease obligations.....        (361)      (253)     (281)
Other.....................................         (90)       (90)       --
                                              --------   --------  --------
Net cash provided by financing
 activities...............................       5,333      3,135     7,922
                                              --------   --------  --------
Increase (decrease) in cash...............      (2,362)    (2,306)    1,057
Cash at beginning of period...............       2,376      2,376        14
                                              --------   --------  --------
Cash at end of period.....................    $     14   $     70  $  1,071
                                              ========   ========  ========
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash paid for interest....................    $    527   $    365  $    400
Significant Noncash Investing and
 Financing Activities
Debt converted to Series B preferred stock
 and additional capital in connection with
 the recapitalization (including accrued
 interest of $600,000)....................    $     --   $     --  $  7,600
Common stock and Series A preferred stock
 converted to Series B preferred stock and
 additional capital in connection with the
 recapitalization.........................    $     --   $     --  $  3,638
1999 bridge loans converted to Series B
 preferred stock (including accrued
 interest of $328,000)....................    $     --   $     --  $  2,228
Property and equipment acquired with
 capital leases...........................    $     --   $     --  $    474
</TABLE>

                          See accompanying notes.

                                     F-127
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                       Notes to Financial Statements

           December 31, 1998 and September 30, 1999 (Unaudited)

1. Organization and Description of Business

      LAWPlus, LLC, a Texas limited liability corporation was formed on April
20, 1995 (inception) and was 94% owned by COREPlus LLC. Certain activities were
conducted by COREPlus, LLC on behalf of LAWPlus, LLC and the statement of
operations for the period from inception (April 20, 1995) through December 31,
1997 includes those activities. At the commencement of operations on July 16,
1997, the members of LAWPlus, LLC exchanged their membership units for shares
of common stock of LAWPlus, Inc., a Delaware corporation incorporated on July
9, 1997, and COREPlus, LLC transferred assets of $25,000 and liabilities of
$2,701,000, recorded at their historical basis, to LAWPlus, Inc. The
accompanying financial statements and references to the "Company" include the
accounts of LAWPlus, Inc. and certain activities of its predecessor entities
LAWPlus, LLC and COREPlus, LLC.

      Effective May 25, 1999, LAWPlus, Inc. acquired JusticeLink, Inc. in a
purchase transaction (see Note 10) with the newly combined company operating
under the name JusticeLink, Inc.

      The Company provides secure electronic document transmission and storage
services to court systems, attorneys and litigants. The Company has executed
service agreements with court systems and law firms participating within
certain court systems in the states of Texas, Mississippi, California,
Colorado, Alabama and Georgia. The Company continues to pursue opportunities to
expand its services throughout the United States.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    Revenue Recognition

      The Company recognizes revenue as services are provided.

    Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Property and equipment are
depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of
the related assets which range from three to five years. Leasehold improvements
and assets under capital leases, are amortized over the lesser of the base
lease term or estimated useful life of the respective asset and included in
depreciation expense.

    Product Development Costs

      In 1998, the Company expensed all product development costs as incurred.
Product development costs represent the internal and external costs associated
with developing the Company's electronic filing applications.

      In March 1998, the Accounting Standards Executive Committee of the AICPA
issued Statement of Position (SOP) 98-1, Accounting for the Costs of Computer
Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use. The SOP is effective for all
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1998 and requires the capitalization
of certain costs incurred in connection with developing or obtaining internal
use software. SOP 98-1 does not require restatement of prior year financial
statements upon adoption. As of September 30, 1999, the Company has capitalized
$754,000 in connection with developing internal use software.


                                     F-128
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

    Debt Issuance Costs

      Debt issuance costs were carried at cost of $130,000 less accumulated
amortization of $39,000 as of December 31, 1998 which was calculated using the
interest method over the term of the debt, and included in other assets. During
1999, the remaining unamortized balance of $33,000 was written off in
connection with the Company's recapitalization (see Note 10).

    Income Taxes

      Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the temporary
differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases
of assets and liabilities. Valuation allowances are provided against deferred
tax assets when the realization of the assets is not reasonably assured.

    Use of Estimates

      The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

    Concentration of Credit Risk

      Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to
concentration of credit risk are primarily accounts receivable. The Company's
accounts receivable are mainly comprised of small balances due from a large
number of customers for which collateral is generally not required. Due to the
Company's diverse customer base and collection history, management believes no
allowance for doubtful accounts is required as of December 31, 1998.

    Interim Financial Information

      The financial statements as of September 30, 1999 and for the nine months
ended September 30, 1998 and 1999 are unaudited and include, in the opinion of
management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which
the Company considers necessary to present fairly the financial position,
results of operations, changes in mandatory redeemable convertible preferred
stock and other capital and cash flows of the Company for those interim
periods. The operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 are
not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full
fiscal year.

    Recent Accounting Pronouncements

      In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No.
133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities ("SFAS 133").
SFAS 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative
instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other
contracts (collectively referred to as derivatives), and for hedging
activities. SFAS 133, as amended by SFAS 137, is effective for all fiscal
quarters of all fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000, with earlier
application encouraged. The Company has not completed a through review of all
its contracts for embedded derivatives and, accordingly, the effects, if any,
upon adoption of SFAS 133 on its financial position or results of operations
have not been determined.


                                     F-129
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

3. Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment consisted of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              (Unaudited)
                                         December 31, 1998 September 30, 1999
                                         ----------------- ------------------
                                                    (in thousands)
     <S>                                 <C>               <C>
     Computer and data network
      equipment.........................      $ 1,792           $ 2,448
     Software...........................          261             1,119
     Office and other equipment.........          154               179
                                              -------           -------
                                                2,207             3,746
     Less accumulated depreciation......       (1,460)           (2,102)
                                              -------           -------
     Property and equipment, net........      $   747           $ 1,644
                                              =======           =======
</TABLE>

      Included within property and equipment are assets under capital leases of
$1,250,000 and related accumulated amortization of $556,000 at December 31,
1998.

4. Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt

      Notes payable and long-term debt consisted of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 (Unaudited)
                                            December 31, 1998 September 30, 1999
                                            ----------------- ------------------
                                                       (in thousands)
     <S>                                    <C>               <C>
     Note payable.........................       $    --           $ 1,072
     Revolving Note.......................         3,500             3,500
     Senior Note..........................           334               162
     12% Subordinated Note................         3,440                --
     1998 Bridge Loans....................         2,500                --
     12% Senior Subordinated Notes........         1,060                --
     Subordinated Note....................         1,000             1,000
     8% Senior Subordinated Note..........           336               336
                                                 -------           -------
                                                  12,170             6,070
     Less current portion not converted to
      Series B mandatory redeemable
      convertible preferred stock.........          (243)           (4,734)
     Less, in 1998, notes payable and
      long-term debt converted to Series B
      mandatory redeemable convertible
      preferred stock during 1999.........        (7,000)               --
                                                 -------           -------
     Long-term debt, less current
      portion.............................       $ 4,927           $ 1,336
                                                 =======           =======
</TABLE>

      As discussed below and in Note 10, in connection with the
recapitalization and merger with JusticeLink, Inc. in May 1999, the Company's
outstanding 12% Senior Subordinated Notes, 12% Subordinated Notes and the 1998
Bridge Loans were converted to Series B Convertible Preferred Stock. These
amounts totaling $7,000,000 plus accrued interest of approximately $563,000 at
December 31, 1998 are shown separately on the balance sheet at December 31,
1998 as Notes payable, long-term debt and accrued interest converted to Series
B mandatory redeemable convertible preferred stock during 1999.

                                     F-130
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

      In May 1998, the Company entered into a Substitute Revolving Note (the
"Revolving Note") with a bank under which it has borrowed $3,500,000 bearing
interest at the bank's prime rate (7.75% at December 31, 1998). Interest is
payable monthly with all outstanding principal originally due at July 31, 1999.
During October 1999, the bank agreed to extend the maturity date to July 31,
2000. The borrowings under the Revolving Note are collateralized by
substantially all the assets of the Company. In addition, the Revolving Note is
guaranteed by two investment fund limited partnerships, which held all of the
Company's Series A Preferred Stock and have representatives on the Board of
Directors of the Company at December 31, 1998, in return for 435,000 warrants
to purchase an equal number of shares of common stock with an exercise price of
$.05 per share through May 4, 2008. The fair value of the warrants at date of
grant, as determined by management, of $218,000 was recorded as additional
capital and amortized to interest expense over the period to the original
maturity date of the Revolving Note on August 31, 1998.

      Additionally, the guarantee by the two investment fund limited
partnerships may be reduced to $1,000,000 upon meeting certain conditions of
the size and valuation of an initial public offering.

      In December 1997, the Company entered into a term note (the "Senior
Note") agreement with a commercial bank for $500,000 due on December 5, 2000.
Interest accrues at prime plus 2% (9.75% at December 31, 1998). Principal
payments, beginning January 5, 1998, were due in equal monthly installments of
approximately $14,000 plus interest. The Senior Note agreement contains a
penalty for prepayments and restricts the Company's ability to declare or pay
any dividends during the term of the loan. Additionally, a provision of the
Senior Note required the Company to raise $10,000,000 in junior capital by
March 31, 1998. The March 31, 1998 deadline was subsequently extended to
September 30, 1998. In November 1998 the Company and the commercial bank agreed
to renegotiate the terms of the agreement which resulted in a requirement for
monthly payments of approximately $14,000 until March 5, 1999 (subsequently
extended to August 5, 1999), at which time all unpaid principal and interest
was due and payable. In September 1999, the Company and the bank revised the
Senior Note to a six month installment note, with monthly payments including
principal and interest of approximately $46,000, maturing on February 5, 2000.
The Senior Note is collateralized by specific equipment.

      In July 1997, the Company assumed 12% Senior Subordinated Notes totaling
$1,060,000, a Subordinated Note of $1,000,000, and an 8% Senior Subordinated
Note of $450,000 from COREP1us, LLC.

      The 12% Senior Subordinated Notes of $1,060,000 bore interest at 12% and
were payable quarterly. The principal of the notes was originally due and
payable on July 1, 2001, however, in conjunction with the 1999 recapitalization
of LAWPlus, Inc. and merger with JusticeLink, Inc. (see Note 10), the Senior
Subordinated Note of $1,060,000 was converted to Series B Preferred Stock.

      The $1,000,000 Subordinated Note is unsecured and due on March 31, 2001.
Interest accrues at prime plus 1% (8.75% at December 31, 1998) and is payable
quarterly.

      The 8% Senior Subordinated Note between the Company and Southeast Texas
NETPlus, Inc. (an entity owned by stockholders who were former directors or
officers of the Company) accrues interest at 8% with principal and interest
payable quarterly. On November 20, 1997, the terms of the 8% Senior
Subordinated Note for the then remaining principal of $436,000 were amended to
require principal and interest to be paid monthly through October 1, 2000.
Subsequently, the terms of the 8% Senior Subordinated Note for the then
remaining principal of $386,000 were amended on May 4, 1998, to provide that
interest will accrue at 8% per annum but payment of such interest is deferred
until the closing of a private placement equity financing at which time all
such deferred interest payments shall be paid. All deferred interest was paid
in connection with

                                     F-131
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

the financing on July 1, 1999 described in Note 10. In addition, the Company
made a required principal payment of $50,000 on May 4, 1998. The remaining
$336,000 principal and unpaid and accrued interest is fully due and payable on
October 16, 2001.

      In July and November 1997, the Company issued 12% Subordinated Notes for
$1,500,000 and $1,940,476, respectively. The notes were originally due on June
30, 2002 with interest payable quarterly. However, in conjunction with the 1999
recapitalization of LAWPlus, Inc. and merger with JusticeLink, Inc. (see Note
10) the Subordinated Notes were converted to Series B Preferred Stock. As
permitted by the terms of the 12% Subordinated Notes, accrued interest was
added to the unpaid principal balance of the notes prior to the conversion.

      To fund operations in 1998, the Company entered into a series of bridge
loans (the "1998 Bridge Loans") aggregating $2,500,000 at December 31, 1998.
The 1998 Bridge Loans bore interest at 9% per annum with all principal and
interest due at maturity of November 30, 1998 or March 15, 1999. In addition,
the Company issued to the lenders 3,812,160 warrants expiring May 4, 2008 for
an equal number of shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.05 per
share. Warrants for 641,180 shares were immediately exercisable. Warrants for
1,000,000 shares became exercisable on each of December 15, 1998, January 15,
1999 and February 15, 1999 and 171,080 became exercisable on January 12, 1999.
If the 1998 Bridge Loans had been repaid by each of these dates or had the
Company obtained third party financing, some or all of the warrants would have
been voided. The fair value of the warrants at the date of grant, as determined
by management, of $285,000, was recorded as additional capital and amortized to
interest expense over the period from issue to the original maturity date of
the 1998 Bridge Loans.

      Subsequent to December 31, 1998, the Company entered into bridge loans
(the "1999 Bridge Loans") for an aggregate of $3,762,000 of borrowings, under
substantially the same terms as the 1998 Bridge Loans including immediately
exercisable warrants expiring on May 4, 2008 for an aggregate of 10,342,160
shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.05 per share. The value of
the warrants was determined by management to be nominal.

      In connection with the 1999 recapitalization of LAWPlus, Inc, and merger
with JusticeLink, Inc (see Note 10), the $2,500,000 of 1998 Bridge Loans and
$1,862,000 of 1999 Bridge Loans were converted to Series B Preferred Stock.
Additionally, on July 1, 1999, $1,900,000 of 1999 Bridge Loans were converted
to Series B Preferred Stock (see Note 10).

      Maturities of notes payable and long-term debt at December 31, 1998,
excluding amounts converted to Series B Preferred Stock on May 25, 1999, were
as follows (in thousands):

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                                 <C>
      1999............................................................... $  243
      2000...............................................................  3,591
      2001...............................................................  1,336
</TABLE>

5. Income Taxes

      No provision for income taxes has been provided for the year ended
December 31, 1998 due to the Company's operating loss.

                                     F-132
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

      At December 31, 1998, the Company has net operating loss carryforwards of
approximately $16,000,000. The net operating losses have resulted in net
deferred tax assets of approximately $5,440,000 at December 31, 1998 fully
offset by a valuation reserve.

      Additionally, changes in ownership of the Company could result in
limitations on the Company's ability to utilize the losses which begin expiring
in 2012.

6. Commitments and Contingencies

      The Company has operating and capital lease commitments for office space
and equipment with lease terms ranging from three to five years. The office
space lease agreement includes an escalation clause and renewal option to
extended the term by three years.

      Capital leases require monthly payments over periods ranging from 18 to
36 months with implicit interest rates ranging from 11% to 17%.

      Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable capital and operating
leases at December 31, 1998 were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               Capital Operating
                                                               Leases   Leases
                                                               ------- ---------
                                                                (in thousands)
      <S>                                                      <C>     <C>
      1999....................................................  $375     $391
      2000....................................................   169      387
      2001....................................................     1      127
      2002....................................................   --        14
      2003....................................................   --         8
                                                                ----     ----
      Total minimum lease payments............................   545     $927
                                                                         ====
      Less amount representing interest.......................    45
                                                                ----
      Present value of minimum capital lease payments.........   500
      Less current portion....................................   375
                                                                ----
      Capital lease obligations, less current portion.........  $125
                                                                ====
</TABLE>

      Rent expense for noncancelable operating leases was approximately
$317,000 for the year ended December 31, 1998.

      Also in February 1998, the Company entered into an outsourcing agreement
with a third party to provide data processing and related information
technology services for the Company's production operating system. Amounts paid
to the third party in 1998 were approximately $322,000. The agreement was
terminated in December 1998 and termination costs of approximately $161,000
were accrued.

      The Company is a party to various claims, legal actions and complaints
arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management the
disposition of these various claims, legal actions and complaints would not
have a material effect on the Company's financial position or result of
operations.


                                     F-133
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

7. Capital Stock

    Reverse Stock Split

      On October 29, 1998, LAWPlus, Inc. amended its Articles of Incorporation
to convert each share of its $.01 par value common stock into one-fifth of one
share of common stock, $.05 par value (reverse split). All common stock,
options and warrants to purchase common shares outstanding on October 29, 1998
were adjusted to reflect the reverse split. The impact of the reverse split has
been retroactively reflected in the accompanying financial statements.

    Series A Convertible Preferred Stock

      Each share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Series A
Preferred Stock") was convertible into one share of common stock. The Series A
Preferred Stock automatically converted to common stock upon closing of an
initial public offering of common stock in which aggregate proceeds received by
the Company would have been at least $25 million and which represented a
valuation of the total common equity of the Company of at least $60 million.
Holders of Series A Preferred Stock were not entitled to receive dividends
prior, or in preference, to common shareholders. Holders of Series A Preferred
Stock were to receive dividends upon declaration or payment of any dividend or
distribution to common shareholders. Holders of Series A Preferred Stock had
the right to vote with common shareholders on the basis of one vote per share
of Series A Preferred Stock held. The liquidation preference of the Series A
Preferred Stock was $1.19048 per share.

      In connection with the 1999 recapitalization of LAWPlus, Inc. and merger
with JusticeLink, Inc. (see Note 10), all of the issued and outstanding Series
A Preferred Stock was exchanged for Series B Preferred Stock.

    Stock Warrants

      At December 31, 1998, warrants to purchase 4,247,160 shares of common
stock with an exercise price of $0.05 per share were outstanding, 2,076,080
shares of which were exercisable. The warrants were issued in conjunction with
guarantees of the Revolving Note and the 1998 Bridge Loans (see Note 4) and
expire on May 4, 2008.

    Stock Options

      At December 31, 1998, fully vested options granted prior to the
incorporation of LAWPlus, Inc. to purchase 15,000 shares of common stock are
outstanding with an exercise price of $0.0165 per share, exercisable through
December 31, 2010. Subsequently, with the 1999 recapitalization of LAWPlus,
Inc. and merger with JusticeLink, Inc. (see Note 10), these options were
converted to options to purchase 9,246 shares of common stock with an exercise
price of $0.0268 with the original expiration date.

      In October 1998, the stockholders of the Company approved an Employee
Stock Option Plan authorizing 1,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock to
be reserved for the granting of incentive stock options. Stock option grants
for 593,068 shares with an exercise price of $0.50, representing the estimated
fair value at the date of grant were awarded during 1998. Generally, the
options vest at six to twelve months from the date of grant at a rate of 25% of
the initial grant and then pro rata each month thereafter until all options
vest four years from the date of grant. As of December 31, 1998, 66,261 options
were exercisable.


                                     F-134
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

      Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation, requires pro forma information regarding the
Company's net loss determined as if the Company has accounted for its employee
stock options under the fair value method. The fair value of the Company's
outstanding options was estimated to be approximately $4,000 at the date of
grant using a "minimum value" option pricing model and is amortized over the
vesting period of the options. The following weighted-average assumptions for
fiscal 1998 were used: risk-free interest rate of 6.5%; a dividend yield of
zero; and a weighted-average expected life of each option of four years. The
fair value method results in the same net loss for fiscal 1998 as that shown in
the statement of operations.

8. Related Party Transactions

      The Company had loans outstanding to former officers of the Company
totaling $135,000 as of December 31, 1998.

      An officer and director of the Company owns a facility from which the
Company relocated effective December 1998. The Company incurred approximately
$67,000 in rental expense related to this facility during the year ended
December 31, 1998.

      Equipment is leased from a company in which a director of the Company has
an ownership interest. The Company made approximately $266,000 in capital lease
payments to this company during the year ended 1998. In May 1999, the Company
entered into an additional lease with this Company for equipment with a fair
value of $425,000.

      A partner of the Company's former outside legal counsel is also an equity
owner in the Company. The Company incurred approximately $18,000 in legal
expenses with the law firm during the year ended December 31, 1998.

      In February 1998, the Company entered into a third-party development
contract for the design, engineering and development of a significant portion
of the Company's electronic filing application. Certain shareholders and
directors of the Company collectively own approximately 36% of the equity
securities of the third party, on a fully diluted basis, and serve on its board
of directors. The Company made contract payments of approximately $515,000
during 1998.

9. Ongoing Business Operations

      The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the
Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has a significant net
capital deficit and a working capital deficiency and has suffered recurring
operating losses all of which raise substantial doubt about its ability to
continue as a going concern. As described in Note 10, $3,762,000 of additional
funds were received from existing shareholders in the first half of 1999 and
the Company was recapitalized in May 1999 in connection with the JusticeLink
merger. Further, as discussed in Note 10, in July 1999 and November 1999, the
Company received $4,220,000 and $12,831,000 respectively of net proceeds from
new and existing investors.

      During 1999, the Company continues to experience net losses and negative
operating cash flows. Management believes the additional financing received in
November 1999 will provide the necessary cash to support ongoing operations and
complete development activities in accordance with its business plans although

there is no assurance that the Company will be able to successfully execute its
business plan. The financial statements do not reflect any adjustments that
might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.


                                     F-135
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

10. Subsequent events

    Employee Stock Options

      In October 1998 and June 1999, the Company increased the number of shares
available for grant under its Employee Stock Option Plan to 1,700,000 shares.
On June 8, 1999, stock option grants covering 1,515,500 shares at an exercise
price of $0.50 per share were awarded by the Company, with terms similar to the
existing options with the vesting beginning from either their original hire
date or October 28, 1998.

    Exercise of Warrants

      In March 1999, 7,753,979 warrants of the 14,589,320 warrants issued in
connection with the 1998 and 1999 Bridge Loans were exercised. Proceeds from
the exercise approximated $388,000.

    Authorization of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock

      Effective May 18, 1999, in anticipation of a recapitalization and a
merger with JusticeLink, Inc., the Board of Directors of LAWPlus, Inc.
authorized 10,000,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (the
"Series B Preferred Stock"). Each share of Series B Preferred Stock is
convertible into the number of shares of common stock that results from
dividing the liquidation value of the Series B Preferred Stock by the
conversion price (initially $2.00 per share) for Series B Preferred Stock plus
the amount of any accrued and unpaid dividends divided by the amount equal to
the fair value of the common stock. The holders of Series B Preferred Stock
will be entitled to receive cumulative dividends at the rate of 5.0% of the
original purchase price, which will be converted into common shares upon
conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock at a conversion price equal to the
fair market value of the common stock at the time of conversion. The Series B
Preferred Stock automatically converts to common stock upon closing of an
initial public offering of common stock in which aggregate proceeds exceed
$20,000,000. Holders of Series B Preferred Stock vote with common shareholders
on the basis of one vote per share of Series B Preferred Stock held. In the
event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, either
voluntarily or involuntarily, the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock have
a liquidation preference in an amount equal to two times the liquidation value
of $2.00 per share or their pro rata share if the assets of the Company are
insufficient to pay in full the respective preferential amounts (see adjustment
to liquidation preference upon issuance of Series C Preferred Stock described
below).

      On October 28, 1997, the Company amended the Certificate of Designation
for the Series B Preferred Stock making the Series B Preferred Stock
mandatorily redeemable upon the vote of two thirds of the combined holders of
Series B and Series C (see below) Preferred Stock. The redemption would be one
third of the shares on July 1, 2004, 2005 and 2006 at liquidation value plus
accrued unpaid dividends. At September 30, 1999, 8,161,617 shares of Series B
Preferred Stock are issued and outstanding (unaudited).

      Additionally, at September 30, 1999, $204,000 representing the pro-rata
portion of the cumulative 5% dividend has been recorded to Series B Preferred
Stock and charged to additional capital in the absence of positive retained
earnings.

    Recapitalization

      Effective May 25, 1999, LAWPlus, Inc. recapitalized as a requirement of
the merger with JusticeLink, Inc. In the recapitalization, LAWPlus, Inc. issued
3,462,461 shares of Series B Preferred Stock in exchange for

                                     F-136
<PAGE>


                            JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

all of the 12% Senior Subordinated Notes, the 12% Subordinated Notes, the 1998
Bridge Loans, $1,862,000 of 1999 Bridge Loans, accrued interest of $600,000 on
the 1998 and 1999 Bridge Loans, and all of the outstanding shares of Series A
Preferred Stock and common stock.

      The recapitalization resulted in $6,925,000 being allocated to Series B
Preferred Stock at $2 per share and the remainder as an increase to additional
capital.

    Merger with JusticeLink, Inc.

      On May 25, 1999, upon the recapitalization, LAWPlus, Inc. and
JusticeLink, Inc. consummated a merger agreement whereby LAWPlus, Inc.
acquired all of the outstanding common stock of JusticeLink, Inc. in exchange
for 1,187,495 shares of Series B Preferred Stock. Effective with the merger,
the Company changed its name to JusticeLink, Inc. The merger has been
accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly,
results of the acquired operations of JusticeLink, Inc. are included in the
Company's unaudited financial statements from the date of its acquisition. The
warrants (discussed above) issued in connection with the 1998 and 1999 Bridge
Loans remaining outstanding were voided as a condition of the merger.

      The proforma effects on the Company's operations assuming that
JusticeLink was acquired as of September 1, 1998 (its inception) for the year
ended December 31, 1998 and the unaudited results of operations for the nine
months ended September 30, 1999 would be to increase the net loss by
$1,456,000 and $1,843,000, respectively. JusticeLink had no net revenues
during either period.

      Additionally, outstanding stock options as of December 31, 1998 covering
593,068 shares were converted to options to purchase 226,223 shares of common
stock at $1.3108 per share. These options were replaced by the June 8, 1999
stock option grant described above under "Employee Stock Options."

    Series B Convertible Preferred Stock Offering

      On July 1, 1999, the Company completed a sale of 2,397,500 shares of
Series B Preferred Stock at $2.00 per share. The Company received $4,220,000
of net proceeds for the offering. Offering costs of $575,000 have been
recorded against additional capital. In connection with arranging the
offering, 234,250 immediately exercisable 10 year warrants to purchase common
stock were issued to the underwriter with a $2.00 per share exercise price.

      Concurrently, on July 1, 1999, $1,900,000 of the 1999 Bridge Loans plus
accrued interest of $328,000 were converted to 1,114,017 shares of Series B
Preferred Stock at $2.00 per share.

    Shares Reserved

      As of November 12, 1999 shares of common stock were reserved for future
issuance as follows:

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                             <C>
      Conversion of Series B Preferred...............................  8,161,517
      Conversion of Series C Preferred...............................  7,165,422
      Warrants.......................................................    393,875
      Employee Stock Option Plan.....................................  1,700,000
                                                                      ----------
        Total........................................................ 17,420,814
                                                                      ==========
</TABLE>

                                     F-137
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

      In addition, the Company is required to have available common shares
equal to the accrued dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock divided by the
fair value of the common stock.

    Series C Preferred Stock Authorization and Offering

      Effective October 28, 1999, the Company's Board of Directors authorized
7,200,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock (the "Series C Preferred Stock")
with a par value of $0.01. The Series C Preferred Stock has essentially the
same rights and preferences as the Series B Preferred Stock, except in the
event of a liquidation. In the event of a liquidation where the assets
available are insufficient for payment of the entire preferred liquidation
preference, plus any cumulative but unpaid dividends, first, until the holders
of the Series C Preferred Stock have received an amount per share equal to the
liquidation value ($2.00 per share), plus any accrued dividends, sixty percent
of such assets will be allocated ratably to Series C Preferred Stock holders
and forty percent of such assets will be allocated ratably among the holders of
Series B Preferred Stock. The holders of the Series B and C Preferred Stocks
then share ratably until the holders have received an amount of three times the
liquidation value, plus any cumulative but unpaid dividends.

      On November 5 and November 12, 1999, the Company completed the sale of
6,165,422 shares and 250,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock at $2.00 per
share to Internet Capital Group, Inc. and an investment banking firm,
respectively. The Company received gross proceeds of $12,831,000 from these
offerings. Additionally, the terms of the Series C Preferred Stock offering
restrict the use of the proceeds from paying debt and allow existing
stockholders of the Company to acquire up to 750,000 shares at $2.00 per share
until December 31, 1999.

      The Series C Preferred Stock is mandatorily redeemable upon the vote of
two-thirds of the combined holders of Series B and C Preferred Stocks. The
redemption would be one-third of the shares on July 1, 2004, 2005 and 2006 at
liquidation value plus accrued unpaid dividends.

    Agreement with Lexis-Nexis

      On November 1, 1999, the Company and Lexis-Nexis (Lexis) signed a
strategic alliance whereby the Company will become the exclusive court
electronic filing solutions partner of Lexis. In the agreement the Company
issued 1,300,000 shares of Series B Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Stock in
exchange for Lexis' customer contracts and using its best efforts to transition
its customers to the Company's system and to enter into a joint marketing
agreement. As additional consideration, the Company has agreed to issue common
stock to Lexis contingent upon the level of revenue generated by Lexis' former
customers for a thirty month period beginning after the transition period which
is expected to occur no later than March 31, 2000. Additionally, in connection
with the agreement with Lexis, the Company issued immediately exercisable 10
year warrants for 150,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.50
per share to a shareholder for services performed during the transaction.

    Settlement with Former Officer and Shareholder

      On October 28, 1999, the Company's Board of Directors approved a
settlement agreement (the "Agreement") between the Company and a former officer
and shareholder, whereby the Company agreed to pay the former officer deferred
compensation of $118,000, which is included in the deferred compensation
liability at December 31, 1998. The amount will be payable in ten monthly
installments of $10,000 and twelve monthly installments of $1,500 beginning
November 1, 1999. Additionally, as part of this Agreement, the Company wrote
off the $135,000 note receivable from this former officer and shareholder (see
Note 8).

                                     F-138
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

11. Year 2000 (Unaudited)

      The Company, in conjunction with its third-party technology developers
and other third parties and key suppliers, has completed an assessment of its
internal information systems and the electronic filing application and has
developed or modified portions of these information systems so that they
function properly with respect to dates in the year 2000 and thereafter. The
Company has also modified the application underlying its electronic filing
service offerings so that the occurrence of the date January 1, 2000, will not,
by itself, cause the current version of the JusticeLink system, owned and
developed by the Company and licensed for use by the Company to its customers
in the regular course of business, to materially fail to operate in accordance
with published specifications, provided that all customer (third party)
software, hardware and products used in combination with the JusticeLink system
are also Year 2000 compliant and properly exchange date data with the
JusticeLink system

      Additionally, The Company has developed a contingency plan to handle Year
2000 related failures should they occur.

      Upon completion of the assessment the Company has expensed the costs as
incurred. The Company does not expect the remaining costs of this project to
have a significant effect on operations. However, there can be no guarantee
that these estimates will be achieved and actual results could differ
materially from those anticipated. During 1999, the Company has expensed
approximately $15,000, included in product development expense relate to Year
2000 compliance.

                                     F-139
<PAGE>

                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

Board of Directors
Onvia.com, Inc.
Seattle, Washington

      We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of
Onvia.com, Inc. and subsidiary (the Company) as of December 31, 1998 and
September 30, 1999, and the related consolidated statements of operations,
changes in shareholders' (deficit) equity, and cash flows for the period from
March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997, for the year ended
December 31, 1998, and for the nine months ended September 30, 1999. These
consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.

      We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation.We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

      In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31,
1998 and September 30, 1999, and the results of its operations and its cash
flows for the period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997,
for the year ended December 31, 1998, and for the nine months ended September
30, 1999, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Seattle, Washington
November 18, 1999

                                     F-140
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

                          Consolidated Balance Sheets

                    December 31, 1998 and September 30, 1999

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     December 31, September 30,
                                                         1998         1999
                                                     ------------ -------------
<S>                                                  <C>          <C>
Assets
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents.........................   $ 44,659    $26,036,867
  Accounts receivable...............................     47,072        192,827
  Inventory.........................................     65,204        531,942
  Prepaid expenses..................................      2,212      1,638,946
  Stock subscription receivable.....................         --      4,000,000
                                                       --------    -----------
  Total current assets..............................    159,147     32,400,582
Property and equipment, net.........................     20,925      4,826,993
Other assets........................................         --        971,283
                                                       --------    -----------
  Total assets......................................   $180,072    $38,198,858
                                                       ========    ===========
Liabilities and Shareholders' (Deficit) Equity
Current Liabilities:
  Accounts payable..................................   $219,852    $ 3,137,379
  Accrued expenses..................................    365,820      2,699,175
  Unearned revenue..................................     42,425        253,721
  Convertible notes.................................    344,407
  Current portion of long-term debt.................         --      3,766,192
                                                       --------    -----------
  Total current liabilities.........................    972,504      9,856,467
Long-term debt......................................         --      5,464,670
                                                       --------    -----------
  Total liabilities.................................    972,504     15,321,137
                                                       --------    -----------
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)
Shareholders' (Deficit) Equity:
  Convertible preferred stock; no par value:
    Series A; 12,000,000 shares authorized;
     10,109,748 shares issued and outstanding;
     ($11,819,991 liquidation preference)...........         --     12,724,961
    Series B; 8,000,000 shares authorized; 7,272,085
     shares issued and outstanding; ($25,000,000
     liquidation preference)........................         --     24,969,851
  Common stock; no par value: 62,000,000 shares
   authorized; 4,000,400 and 12,024,232 shares
   issued and outstanding...........................     10,070      5,390,468
  Unearned stock compensation.......................         --     (3,202,708)
  Accumulated deficit...............................   (802,502)   (17,004,851)
                                                       --------    -----------
  Total shareholders' (deficit) equity..............   (792,432)    22,877,721
                                                       --------    -----------
  Total liabilities and shareholders' (deficit)
   equity...........................................   $180,072    $38,198,858
                                                       ========    ===========
</TABLE>

                See notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                     F-141
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

                     Consolidated Statements of Operations

       Period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997,
     year ended December 31, 1998 and nine months ended September 30, 1999

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 Nine months
                                     March 25, 1997                 ended
                                     (inception) to  Year ended   September
                                      December 31,  December 31,     30,
                                          1997          1998         1999
                                     -------------- ------------ ------------
<S>                                  <C>            <C>          <C>
Revenue.............................   $  62,174     $1,037,271  $ 13,168,472
Cost of goods sold..................      46,894      1,082,448    15,708,812
                                       ---------     ----------  ------------
    Gross margin....................      15,280        (45,177)   (2,540,340)
Operating expenses:
  Sales and marketing...............         --         297,615     7,007,493
  Technology and development........      11,239        114,855     2,899,331
  General and administrative........     134,413        210,875     3,429,813
                                       ---------     ----------  ------------
    Total operating expenses........     145,652        623,345    13,336,637
                                       ---------     ----------  ------------
Loss from operations................    (130,372)      (668,522)  (15,876,977)
Other income (expense):
  Interest income...................         --             --        182,463
  Interest expense..................         --          (3,608)     (507,835)
                                       ---------     ----------  ------------
Net loss............................   $(130,372)    $ (672,130) $(16,202,349)
                                       =========     ==========  ============
Basic and diluted net loss per
 common share.......................   $   (0.03)    $    (0.17) $      (2.97)
                                       =========     ==========  ============
Basic and diluted weighted average
 shares outstanding.................   4,000,400      4,000,400     5,451,293
                                       =========     ==========  ============
</TABLE>


                See notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                     F-142
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

     Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' (Deficit) Equity

       Period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997,
     year ended December 31, 1998 and nine months ended September 30, 1999

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                       M-Depot Internet
                          Series A              Series B           Onvia.com, Inc.     Superstore, Inc.
                      preferred stock        preferred stock        common stock         common stock
                   ---------------------- --------------------- ---------------------- -------------------     Unearned
                     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount      Shares      Amount    Shares     Amount    compensation
                   ---------- ----------- --------- ----------- ----------  ---------- --------   --------   ------------
<S>                <C>        <C>         <C>       <C>         <C>         <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
Balance March 25,
1997
(inception)......          -- $        --        -- $        --  4,000,000  $   10,000        --   $    --   $        --
 Issuance of
 common stock....          --          --        --          --         --          --       400        70            --
 Net loss........          --          --        --          --         --          --        --        --            --
                   ---------- ----------- --------- ----------- ----------  ----------  --------   -------   -----------
Balance December
31, 1997.........          --          --        --          --  4,000,000      10,000       400        70            --
 Exchange of M-
 Depot Internet
 Superstore, Inc.
 common stock for
 Onvia.com, Inc.
 common stock....          --          --        --          --        400          70      (400)      (70)           --
 Net loss........          --          --        --          --         --          --        --        --            --
                   ---------- ----------- --------- ----------- ----------  ----------  --------   -------   -----------
Balance December
31, 1998.........          --          --        --          --  4,000,400      10,070        --        --            --
 Cancellation of
 inception
 shares..........          --          --        --          -- (4,000,400)         --        --        --            --
 Issuance of
 nonvested common
 stock...........          --          --        --          -- 11,992,180     697,569        --        --      (476,144)
 Conversion of
 notes payable
 into Series A
 preferred
 stock...........   1,129,018   1,319,997        --          --         --          --        --        --            --
 Issuance of
 Series A
 preferred stock,
 net of offering
 costs of
 $232,580........   8,980,730  10,251,821        --          --         --          --        --        --            --
 Issuance of
 common stock
 warrants........          --          --        --          --         --     241,853        --        --            --
 Issuance of
 Series A
 preferred
 warrants........          --   1,153,143        --          --         --          --        --        --            --
 Exercise of
 common stock
 warrants........          --          --        --          --     32,052         160        --        --            --
 Issuance of
 Series B
 preferred stock,
 net of offering
 costs of
 $30,149.........          --          -- 7,272,085  24,969,851         --          --        --        --            --
 Unearned
 compensation
 expense relating
 to issuance of
 stock options...          --          --        --          --         --   3,569,221        --        --    (3,569,221)
 Change in
 unearned
 compensation for
 consultants.....          --          --        --          --         --     871,595        --        --      (871,595)
 Amortization of
 unearned
 compensation on
 nonvested common
 stock...........          --          --        --          --         --          --        --        --       331,235
 Amortization of
 unearned
 compensation on
 stock options...          --          --        --          --         --          --        --        --     1,383,017
 Net loss........          --          --        --          --         --          --        --        --            --
                   ---------- ----------- --------- ----------- ----------  ----------  --------   -------   -----------
Balance September
30, 1999.........  10,109,748 $12,724,961 7,272,085 $24,969,851 12,024,232  $5,390,468        --   $    --   $(3,202,708)
                   ========== =========== ========= =========== ==========  ==========  ========   =======   ===========
<CAPTION>
                   Accumulated
                     deficit        Total
                   ------------- ------------
<S>                <C>           <C>
Balance March 25,
1997
(inception)......  $         --  $    10,000
 Issuance of
 common stock....            --           70
 Net loss........      (130,372)    (130,372)
                   ------------- ------------
Balance December
31, 1997.........      (130,372)    (120,302)
 Exchange of M-
 Depot Internet
 Superstore, Inc.
 common stock for
 Onvia.com, Inc.
 common stock....            --           --
 Net loss........      (672,130)    (672,130)
                   ------------- ------------
Balance December
31, 1998.........      (802,502)    (792,432)
 Cancellation of
 inception
 shares..........            --           --
 Issuance of
 nonvested common
 stock...........            --      221,425
 Conversion of
 notes payable
 into Series A
 preferred
 stock...........            --    1,319,997
 Issuance of
 Series A
 preferred stock,
 net of offering
 costs of
 $232,580........            --   10,251,821
 Issuance of
 common stock
 warrants........            --      241,853
 Issuance of
 Series A
 preferred
 warrants........            --    1,153,143
 Exercise of
 common stock
 warrants........            --          160
 Issuance of
 Series B
 preferred stock,
 net of offering
 costs of
 $30,149.........            --   24,969,851
 Unearned
 compensation
 expense relating
 to issuance of
 stock options...            --           --
 Change in
 unearned
 compensation for
 consultants.....            --           --
 Amortization of
 unearned
 compensation on
 nonvested common
 stock...........            --      331,235
 Amortization of
 unearned
 compensation on
 stock options...            --    1,383,017
 Net loss........   (16,202,349) (16,202,349)
                   ------------- ------------
Balance September
30, 1999.........  $(17,004,851) $22,877,721
                   ============= ============
</TABLE>

                See notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                     F-143
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

                     Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

       Period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997,
     year ended December 31, 1998 and nine months ended September 30, 1999

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      March 25, 1997              Nine months
                                      (inception) to  Year ended     ended
                                       December 31,  December 31,  September
                                           1997          1998       30, 1999
                                      -------------- ------------ ------------
<S>                                   <C>            <C>          <C>
Cash flows from operating
 activities:
Net loss............................    $(130,372)    $(672,130)  $(16,202,349)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
 net cash provided (used) by
 operating activities:
  Depreciation and amortization.....       10,000         2,158        636,680
  Amortization of unearned stock-
   based compensation...............           --            --      1,714,252
  Amortization of debt discount.....           --            --         70,218
  Noncash interest expense related
   to issuance of common stock
   warrants.........................           --            --        241,853
  Change in certain assets and
   liabilities
  Accounts receivable...............           --       (48,268)      (142,279)
  Inventory.........................       (2,873)      (64,116)      (463,368)
  Prepaid expenses..................       (3,631)        1,177     (1,235,845)
  Other assets......................           --            --     (1,018,634)
  Accounts payable..................        9,130       216,784      2,901,854
  Accrued expenses..................      121,871       246,798      2,539,667
  Unearned revenue..................        2,148        41,644        208,594
                                        ---------     ---------   ------------
  Net cash provided (used) by
   operating activities.............        6,273      (275,953)   (10,749,357)
                                        ---------     ---------   ------------
Cash flows from investing
 activities:
Additions to property and
 equipment..........................           --       (23,083)    (4,133,365)
Cash flows from financing
 activities:
Proceeds from convertible debt......           --       344,407        975,590
Proceeds from issuance of long-term
 debt...............................           --            --      9,163,888
Repayments on long-term debt........           --            --       (508,715)
Proceeds from issuance of common
 stock..............................           70            --         12,828
Proceeds from issuance of Series A
 preferred stock, net...............           --            --     10,251,821
Proceeds from issuance of Series B
 preferred stock, net...............           --            --     20,969,851
                                        ---------     ---------   ------------
Net cash provided by financing
 activities.........................           70       344,407     40,865,263
                                        ---------     ---------   ------------
Effect of exchange rate changes on
 cash...............................         (736)       (6,319)         9,667
                                        ---------     ---------   ------------
Net increase in cash and cash
 equivalents........................        5,607        39,052     25,992,208
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning
 of year............................           --         5,607         44,659
                                        ---------     ---------   ------------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of
 year...............................    $   5,607     $  44,659   $ 26,036,867
                                        =========     =========   ============
</TABLE>

                See notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                     F-144
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

                   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

     Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
        period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997

Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    Description of business

      Onvia.com, Inc., formerly known as MegaDepot.com, Inc., (the "Company")
was incorporated on March 25, 1997 as MegaDepot, Inc. in the State of
Washington. M-Depot Internet Superstore, Inc., a company owned by the majority
shareholder of the Company, was incorporated in British Columbia, Canada on
June 6, 1997. In June 1998, the Company moved its headquarters from Vancouver,
B.C. to Seattle, Washington. On December 28, 1998, MegaDepot, Inc. exchanged
shares of its common stock for all of the outstanding common stock of M-Depot
Internet Superstore, Inc. (the "Subsidiary"). In February 1999, the Company
changed its name from MegaDepot, Inc. to MegaDepot.com, Inc., and in May 1999,
changed its name from MegaDepot.com, Inc. to Onvia.com, Inc.

      The Company is an online supplier of goods and services to the small
business market. Through its web site customers can order a wide variety of
products commonly used by small businesses, such as computer hardware, computer
software, office supplies, office machines, office furniture and phone systems.
In addition, customers can order a variety of services commonly used by small
businesses, such as long distance phone service, cellular phone service, credit
card processing and payroll service.

      The Company also provides an online business exchange service that
connects small business buyers and sellers. Small business buyers can specify
their needs across 26 different service categories and receive tailored quotes
from the Company's network of over 2,000 service providers. As a seller, small
businesses can receive qualified leads from buyers in this exchange network.

    Basis of consolidation

      The financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its
wholly owned Subsidiary. As the companies were under common control from
inception of the Company, the financial statements are presented on a
consolidated or combined basis for all periods presented. All significant
intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

    Fair value of financial instruments

      The Company's financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents,
accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, other assets, accounts payable, accrued
liabilities, convertible notes and long-term debt. Except for long-term debt
and convertible notes, the carrying amounts of financial instruments
approximate fair value due to their short maturities. The fair values of long-
term debt and convertible notes are not materially different from their
carrying amounts, based on interest rates available to the Company for similar
types of arrangements.

    Significant vendors

      Approximately 78% of inventory purchases were from one supplier in the
nine months ended September 30, 1999. Three suppliers comprised 49%, 29% and
25%, respectively, of total inventory purchases for the year ended December 31,
1998. Two suppliers comprised 69% and 31%, respectively, of total inventory
purchases for the period from March 25, 1997 (inception) to December 31, 1997.

                                     F-145
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

     Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
        period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997


    Use of estimates

      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

    Cash and cash equivalents

      The Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with a
maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

    Inventory

      Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market. Inventory represents
product shipped by the Company's suppliers, which have not been received by
customers. The Company does not stock its own inventory or maintain warehouse
locations, however, the Company does take ownership at the time of shipment
from the supplier until the product is received by the customer.

    Property and equipment

      Equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation expense is recorded using the
straight-line method over estimated useful lives ranging from three to five
years. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the lesser of the useful
lives or term of the lease.

    Revenue recognition

      Revenue from product sales is recognized upon receipt by the customer.
Unearned revenue consists of payments received from customers for product in
transit to the customer. Revenue from services provided to customers was
insignificant for all periods presented.

    Income taxes

      The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability
method under which deferred tax assets, including the tax benefit from net
operating loss carryforwards and liabilities are determined based on temporary
differences between the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities. A
valuation allowance has been established for the full amount of the deferred
tax assets.

    Valuation of long-lived assets

      The Company periodically evaluates the carrying value of its long-lived
assets, including, but not limited to, property and equipment and other assets.
The carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired when the
undiscounted net cash flow from such asset is estimated to be less than its
carrying value. Management does not believe that there were any long-lived
assets subject to impairment at September 30, 1999.

                                     F-146
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

     Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
        period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997


    Detachable stock purchase warrants

      Proceeds from debt issued with detachable stock purchase warrants are
allocated between the debt and the warrants based on their relative fair
values. The value ascribed to the warrants is recorded as a debt discount and
amortized to interest expense over the term of the related debt using the
effective interest method.

    Stock-based compensation

      The Company's stock option plan is subject to the provisions of Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation" ("SFAS 123"). Under the provisions of this standard, employee and
director stock-based compensation expense is measured using either the
intrinsic-value method as prescribed by Accounting Principles Board Opinion No.
25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" ("APB 25"), or the fair value
method described in SFAS 123. Companies choosing the intrinsic-value method are
required to disclose the pro forma impact of the fair value method on net
income. The Company has elected to account for its employee and director stock-
based awards under the provisions of APB 25. Under APB 25, compensation cost
for stock options is measured as the excess, if any, of the fair value of the
underlying common stock on the date of grant over the exercise price of the
stock option. The Company is required to implement the provisions of SFAS 123
for stock-based awards to those other than employees and directors. Stock-based
compensation expense for all equity instruments is recognized on an accelerated
basis.

    Advertising costs

      The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expense,
excluding amounts for co-branding agreements, for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999 and the year ended December 31, 1998 was $3,533,955 and
$22,560, respectively. There was no advertising expense for the period from
March 25, 1997 (inception) to December 31, 1997. At September 30, 1999, prepaid
advertising costs of $1,075,534, which are for future advertising placements,
are included in prepaid expenses.

    Comprehensive income

      The Company has adopted the provisions of Statements of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" ("SFAS No. 130")
effective January 1, 1998. SFAS No. 130 requires the presentation of
comprehensive income and its components. Comprehensive income is the change in
equity from transactions and other events and circumstances other than those
resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. For the nine
months ended September 30, 1999 and the year ended December 31, 1998, the
components of other comprehensive income were insignificant.

    Foreign currency adjustment

      The functional currency of the Subsidiary in Canada is the Canadian
dollar. Realized foreign currency transaction gains and losses are
insignificant and are included in cost of sales. Assets and liabilities of the
Subsidiary in Canada have been translated to U.S. dollars at year-end exchange
rates. Revenues and expenses have been translated at average monthly exchange
rates.

                                     F-147
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

     Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
        period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997


    Commitments and contingencies

      The Company is subject to various legal proceedings that arise in the
ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the outcome of these
matters is not expected to have a material effect on the consolidated financial
position or results of operations of the Company.

    Net loss per share

      Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding during the period, including
contingently issuable shares for which all necessary conditions have been
satisfied. Diluted net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the
weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares
outstanding during the period. Securities totaling 27,774,279 and 147,288
shares in the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and for the year ended
December 31, 1998, respectively, have been excluded from the computation of
diluted net loss per share as their effects would be antidilutive. There were
no dilutive common stock equivalents for the period from March 25, 1997
(inception) through December 31, 1997.

    Internally developed software

      Effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1998, the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants ("AICPA") issued Statement
of Position 98-1 ("SOP 98-1"), "Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software
Developed or Obtained for Internal Use." SOP 98-1 requires all costs related to
the development of internal use software other than those incurred during the
application development stage to be expensed as incurred. Costs incurred during
the application development stage are required to be capitalized and amortized
over the estimated useful life of the software. The Company adopted SOP 98-1 on
January 1, 1999 and capitalized $198,814 in internally developed software
costs. Capitalized software costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over a
useful life ranging from one to three years. Amortization related to the
capitalized software was $47,381 for the nine months ended September 30, 1999.

    Start-up costs

      In April 1998, the AICPA issued Statements of Position 98-5 ("SOP 98-5"),
"Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities." This statement requires
companies to expense the costs of start-up activities and organization costs as
incurred. The Company adopted SOP 98-5 on January 1, 1999, and there was no
material impact on the accompanying financial statements.

    New accounting pronouncements

      In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 ("SFAS No. 133"), "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," which establishes accounting
and reporting standards for derivative instruments and hedging activities. SFAS
No. 133, which will be effective for the Company for the fiscal year and
quarters beginning after June 15, 2000, requires that an entity recognize all
derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial
position and measure those instruments at fair value. The Company does not
expect the potential effect of adopting the provisions of SFAS No. 133 to have
a significant impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations
and cash flows.

                                     F-148
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

     Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
        period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997


Note 2: Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      December 31, September 30,
                                                          1998         1999
                                                      ------------ -------------
      <S>                                             <C>          <C>
      Computer equipment.............................   $17,921     $2,569,830
      Software.......................................       558      1,797,337
      Furniture and fixtures.........................     4,604        587,091
      Leasehold improvements.........................                  268,995
                                                        -------     ----------
                                                         23,083      5,223,253
      Less: Accumulated depreciation.................    (2,158)      (396,260)
                                                        -------     ----------
                                                        $20,925     $4,826,993
                                                        =======     ==========
</TABLE>

Note 3: Convertible Notes

      During 1998, the Company issued convertible promissory notes in the
amount of $344,407, which accrued interest at 8% and matured one year from
issuance. In connection with these notes, the Company issued warrants to the
noteholders to purchase up to 416,676 shares of common stock at $0.005 per
share upon the closing of the Company's Series A preferred financing on
February 25, 1999. Interest expense of $241,853 was recorded upon issuance of
the warrants.

      In February 1999, the Company issued additional convertible promissory
notes in the amount of $975,590 to new and existing noteholders. The notes bore
interest at 6% and matured one year from issuance.

      On February 25, 1999, the outstanding principal on the convertible notes
of $1,319,997 was converted into 1,129,018 shares of the Company's Series A
preferred stock in conjunction with the Series A preferred financing described
in Note 8.

Note 4: Long-Term Debt

      In August 1999, the Company obtained financing for the purchase of
software and post-contract software support in the amount of $1,658,614. The
debt bears interest at 13.8% per annum and matures in September 2000. Payments
of $110,278, including principal and interest are to be made monthly through
September 2000.

      In August 1999, the Company also entered into a subordinated debt
arrangement with two lenders to provide financing in the amount of $7,000,000.
The obligation bears interest at a coupon interest rate of 13.2% with an
effective rate of 24.2% per annum and matures in February 2002. Monthly
principal payments of $259,259 are scheduled beginning December 1999 through
February 2002. The debt is collateralized by all assets of the Company. In
conjunction with the debt financing, the Company issued warrants to purchase
582,655 shares of Series A preferred stock at $1.80 per share. The exercise
price on these warrants may be reduced based upon certain events to occur in
the future. The debt and warrants were recorded at their fair values of
$5,905,770 and $1,094,230, respectively.

                                     F-149
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

     Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
        period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997


      In June 1999, the Company obtained an equipment loan financing in the
aggregate amount of up to $3,000,000 for the acquisition of capital equipment.
The loan bears interest at an average rate of 8.5% with an effective rate of
19.6% per annum and matures on August 1, 2002. The principal amount is payable
in 36 monthly payments; the first 35 payments of $68,514 and the last payment
of $393,097, which is due in August 2002. The loan is secured by the equipment
of the Company. In conjunction with the loan, the Company issued warrants to
purchase 48,664 shares of Series A preferred stock at $2.47 per share. The debt
and warrants were recorded at their fair values of $2,106,045 and $57,843,
respectively. As of September 30, 1999, the Company has $836,112 available to
borrow on the equipment financing agreement.

      Debt consists of the following at September 30, 1999:

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                           <C>
      Note payable................................................. $ 1,255,863
      Subordinated debt obligation.................................   7,000,000
      Equipment term loan..........................................   2,057,924
                                                                    -----------
                                                                     10,313,787
      Less: Unamortized debt discount..............................  (1,082,925)
                                                                    -----------
                                                                    $ 9,230,862
                                                                    ===========
</TABLE>

      Maturities of long-term debt at September 30, 1999 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
      Year ending September 30,
      -------------------------
      <S>                                                           <C>
      2000......................................................... $ 4,460,714
      2001.........................................................   3,834,893
      2002.........................................................   2,018,180
                                                                    -----------
                                                                     10,313,787
      Less: Unamortized debt discount..............................  (1,082,925)
                                                                    -----------
                                                                      9,230,862
      Less: Current portion, net of discount.......................  (3,766,192)
                                                                    -----------
                                                                    $ 5,464,670
                                                                    ===========
</TABLE>

                                     F-150
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

    Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
       period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997


Note 5: Income Taxes

      At September 30, 1999, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards
of approximately $16,832,860, which may be used to offset future taxable
income. These carryforwards expire beginning in 2017. Should certain changes
in the Company's ownership occur, there could be a limitation on the
utilization of its net operating losses.

      A reconciliation of taxes on net loss at the federal statutory rate to
actual tax expense is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       Period from
                                      March 25, 1997               Nine months
                                         through     Year  ended      ended
                                       December 31,  December 31, September 30,
                                           1997          1998         1999
                                      -------------- ------------ -------------
<S>                                   <C>            <C>          <C>
Tax at statutory rate................     (34.0)%       (34.0)%      (34.0)%
Stock-based compensation.............      29.4 %         4.4 %        3.6 %
Other................................       0.6 %         0.2 %        0.1 %
Change in valuation allowance........       4.0 %        29.4 %       30.3 %
                                          ------        ------       ------
                                            0.0 %         0.0 %        0.0 %
                                          ======        ======       ======
</TABLE>

      The Company's net deferred tax assets consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      December 31, September 30,
                                                          1998         1999
                                                      ------------ -------------
<S>                                                   <C>          <C>
Net operating loss carryforwards.....................  $ 187,732    $ 5,723,172
Prepaid expenses and other assets....................        --        (596,491)
Other accruals.......................................        484         46,660
Fixed assets.........................................     14,920        (63,137)
                                                       ---------    -----------
Net deferred tax assets..............................    203,136      5,110,204
Less: Valuation allowance............................   (203,136)    (5,110,204)
                                                       ---------    -----------
Net deferred tax asset...............................  $     --     $       --
                                                       =========    ===========
</TABLE>

      The Company has recorded a 100% valuation allowance equal to the net
deferred tax asset balance based upon management's determination that the
recognition criteria for realization have not been met.

                                     F-151
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

     Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
        period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997


Note 6: Commitments and Contingencies

      Operating leases: The Company is committed under non-cancelable operating
leases for its current and former office space. During 1999, the Company
subleased certain office space for amounts equal to the rental obligation,
which expire in 2001. Future receipts under the operating subleases are
approximately $76,000.

      Total rent expense was approximately $127,340 and $20,330 for the nine
months ended September 30, 1999 and for the year ended December 31, 1998,
respectively. Future minimum lease payments required on non-cancelable
operating leases are approximately as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
      For the years ended September 30,
      ---------------------------------
      <S>                                                            <C>
          2000...................................................... $  551,256
          2001......................................................    545,510
          2002......................................................    515,769
          2003......................................................    515,769
          2004......................................................    506,352
          Thereafter................................................    852,190
                                                                     ----------
                                                                     $3,486,846
                                                                     ==========
</TABLE>

      Lease deposit: The Company's leasing arrangement for its main corporate
facilities requires a letter of credit of $650,000 to be issued to the
landlord. This letter of credit is secured by a deposit of $650,000, which is
recorded in other assets. The letter of credit expires in May 2000; however,
the letter of credit is required to be renewed for consecutive one-year periods
for the term of the leasing arrangement.

      Advertising agreement: In 1998, the Subsidiary entered into an agreement
to pay 4% of its revenues to a third party in exchange for advertising
services. Advertising expenses of $156,775 and $22,560 were incurred under this
agreement for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and the year ended
December 31, 1998, respectively.

      Co-branding agreements: During 1999, the Company entered into
approximately 20 co-branding agreements. These agreements require monthly
license fees, and certain agreements require payments of 4% to 5% of sales
generated on the co-branded site. These agreements typically lapse over a
period of three to twelve months or upon 30 days notice by either party to the
agreement. The related co-branding royalties are included in sales and
marketing expenses. The Company recorded $955,736 in co-branding fees in the
nine months ended September 30, 1999.

Note 7: Stock Options

      In February 1999, the Company adopted a combined stock option plan (the
"1999 Plan") which provides for the issuance of incentive and nonstatutory
common stock options to employees, directors and consultants of the Company.
The Board of Directors reserved 5,200,000 shares of common stock to be issued
in conjunction with the 1999 Plan. In conjunction with the Series B preferred
financing discussed in Note 8, the Board of Directors reserved an additional
1,454,415 shares of common stock for issuance under the 1999 Plan. Pursuant to
a common stock purchase agreement described in Note 8, 513,112 shares were
issued from the 1999 Plan option pool.

                                     F-152
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

     Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
        period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997


      Stock options are granted at exercise prices and vesting schedules
determined by the Board of Directors. All options granted to employees have
been approved by the Board of Directors with four year vesting schedules.
Options granted to consultants of the Company have been approved by the Board
of Directors with varying vesting schedules of up to four years. Stock options
expire ten years after the date of grant. The following table summarizes stock
option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       Weighted-
                                                                        average
                                                             Options   exercise
                                                           outstanding   price
                                                           ----------- ---------
      <S>                                                  <C>         <C>
      Options granted.....................................  4,572,016    $0.30
      Options forfeited...................................    (94,000)   $0.30
                                                            ---------
      Outstanding at September 30, 1999...................  4,478,016    $0.30
                                                            =========
      Options exercisable at September 30, 1999...........  1,103,828    $0.17
                                                            =========
</TABLE>

      There were 1,663,287 shares available for issuance under the 1999 Plan as
of September 30, 1999, and the weighted average fair value of options granted
during this period was $0.84 per share. During the nine months ended September
30, 1999, the Company recorded compensation expense of $172,381 related to the
issuance of stock options for services provided by consultants and $1,210,636
on stock options
issued to employees. The Company did not issue any stock options during the
year ended December 31, 1998 or the period from March 25, 1997 (inception) to
December 31, 1997.

      The following table summarizes information about stock options
outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 1999.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       Options outstanding
                                                      ---------------------
                                                                 Weighted-
                                                                  average
 ange ofR                                                        remaining
 xercisee                                             Number of contractual   Options
 prices                                                Options     life     exercisable
- --------                                              --------- ----------- -----------
 <S>                                                  <C>       <C>         <C>
 $0.13............................................... 1,756,956    8.91        742,622
 $0.25............................................... 1,836,560    9.08        361,206
 $0.50...............................................    69,000    9.71             --
 $0.75...............................................   707,000    9.86             --
 $1.00...............................................   108,500    9.96             --
                                                      ---------              ---------
                                                      4,478,016    9.17      1,103,828
                                                      =========              =========
</TABLE>

                                     F-153
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

     Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
        period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997


      In accordance with SFAS 123, the fair value of each employee option grant
is estimated on the date of grant using the minimum value option-pricing model
assuming the following weighted average assumptions: risk free interest rate of
5.60%; volatility of 0%; dividends of $0; and an expected life of four years.
Had the Company determined compensation expense based on the fair value of the
option at the grant date for all stock options issued to employees, the
Company's net loss and net loss per share would have been increased to the pro
forma amounts indicated below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   Nine months
                                                                      ended
                                                                  September 30,
                                                                      1999
                                                                  -------------
      <S>                                                         <C>
      Net loss
        As reported.............................................. $(16,202,349)
        Pro forma................................................ $(16,307,094)
      Net loss per share
        As reported-basic and diluted............................ $      (2.97)
        Pro forma-basic and diluted.............................. $      (2.99)
</TABLE>

Note 8: Shareholders' (Deficit) Equity

    Authorized shares

      On September 29, 1999, the Articles of Incorporation were amended to
increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 50,000,000 to
62,000,000 and increase the number of authorized shares of preferred stock from
12,000,000 to 20,000,000, of which 12,000,000 are designated as Series A
preferred stock and 8,000,000 are designated as Series B preferred stock.

    Common stock splits

      On February 16, 1999, the Board of Directors amended the Company's
Articles of Incorporation and authorized a two-for-one common stock split. The
number of authorized shares of common stock of the Company was increased from
10,000,000 shares to 20,000,000 shares. In addition, on July 29, 1999, the
Board of Directors approved an additional two-for-one common stock split. The
stock splits were effected in the form of a stock dividend. These stock splits
have been presented retroactively in the accompanying financial statements.

    Convertible preferred stock

      On February 25, 1999, the Company issued 8,980,730 shares of Series A
convertible voting preferred stock at $1.17 per share resulting in proceeds of
$10,251,821, net of issuance costs of $232,580 and stock subscription
receivables of $15,593. A consulting firm was issued 59,872 shares as a part of
this financing round in consideration for past services provided to the
Company. Expense of $70,050 was recorded in conjunction with this transaction.

      The $344,407 of convertible promissory notes outstanding as of December
31, 1998 were converted into 294,576 shares of Series A preferred stock as part
of this transaction. In addition, convertible promissory notes for $975,590
issued in February 1999 were converted into 834,442 shares of Series A
preferred stock.

                                     F-154
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

     Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
        period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997


      On September 30, 1999, the Company issued 7,272,085 shares of its Series
B preferred stock at $3.44 per share resulting in proceeds of $24,969,851, net
of issuance costs of $30,149. Proceeds of $4,000,000 were received by the
Company subsequent to period end and are recorded as a stock subscription
receivable within total current assets at September 30, 1999.

      Each share of Series A and Series B preferred stock is convertible on a
one for one basis to common stock at the option of the holder, subject to
adjustment in certain instances or automatically upon registration of the
Company's common stock pursuant to a public offering under the Securities Act
of 1933 ("an Offering"). The Series A and Series B preferred stock would be
converted upon an Offering at a price of not less than $6.89 per share with
aggregate proceeds of not less than $30,000,000, or by the written consent of
the holders of seventy-five percent of the outstanding shares of Series B
preferred stock.

      The holder of each share of preferred stock has the right to one vote for
each share of common stock into which such preferred stock can be converted.
Preferred shareholders have the same voting rights and powers as common
shareholders. Holders of the Company's preferred stock and warrants have no
registration rights.

      Dividends are based on a rate of $.105 and $.31 per share per annum on
each outstanding share of Series A and Series B preferred stock, respectively,
or, if greater, an amount equal to any dividend paid on any other outstanding
shares of the Company. Dividends are not cumulative and are payable when and if
declared by the Board of Directors.

      In the event of a liquidation of the Company, the holders of Series B
preferred stock will receive a liquidation preference of up to $3.44 per share
over the holders of Series A preferred and common stock. Upon satisfaction of
Series B preferences, distributions will be made to Series A preferred
shareholders in an amount
up to $1.17 per share. Upon completion of preference distributions to Series A
and Series B preferred shareholders, any remaining amounts will be distributed
among the common shareholders on a pro rata basis.

    Issuance and cancellation of common stock

      On March 25, 1997, the Company issued 4,000,000 shares of common stock to
the founder in exchange for certain assets with a fair value of $10,000.

      On January 18, 1999, the Company cancelled all 4,000,400 outstanding
shares of the Company's common stock, pursuant to the issuance of 11,479,068
shares of nonvested common stock to employees and other outside parties.

    Issuance of nonvested common stock

      In January 1999, the Company issued 11,479,068 shares of nonvested common
stock to employees and other outside parties for services performed. These
shares are subject to a repurchase option, which allows the Company the right
to repurchase the shares upon termination of employment. The repurchase option
on the nonvested common stock expires ratably over four years from date of hire
or commencement of services on a monthly basis. The expiration of the
repurchase option may accelerate upon certain change of control transactions.
Expense of $44,994, $86,084 and $122,673 was recognized for the issuance of
these shares during the nine months ended September 30, 1999, the year ended
December 31, 1998 and the period from March 25,

                                     F-155
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

     Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
        period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997

1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997, respectively. Expense relating to
nonvested common stock to third parties was $136,582 for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999.

      In April 1999, the Company issued 513,112 shares of nonvested common
stock under the 1999 Plan to the chairman of the Board of Directors in exchange
for $12,828. The issued shares had a fair value of $0.79 per share as of the
grant date. These shares are subject to a repurchase option which allows the
Company the right to repurchase the shares upon termination of employment or
consulting services provided. The repurchase option expires over four years
with a 25% cliff after the first year and ratably thereafter on a monthly
basis, and may accelerate upon certain change of control transactions.
Compensation expense in the amount of $149,659 was recognized for these shares
for the nine months ended September 30, 1999.

    Warrants to purchase Series A preferred stock

      During 1999, the Company issued warrants to purchase up to 582,655 shares
of its Series A preferred stock at $1.80 per share in conjunction with its
subordinated debt financing. These warrants are exercisable immediately upon
grant and expire through the later of ten years after date of grant or five
years after the closing of an Offering. The exercise price of the warrants is
subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain corporate events or the
Company meeting specified operating criteria. The Series A preferred stock
purchase warrants automatically convert into common stock purchase warrants
upon the effectiveness of an Offering.

      The Company also issued warrants to purchase up to 48,664 shares of its
Series A preferred stock at $2.47 per share in conjunction with its equipment
line financing. These warrants are exercisable immediately upon grant and
expire through the later of nine years after date of grant or four years after
the closing of an Offering. The warrants automatically convert into common
stock purchase warrants upon the effectiveness of an Offering.

    Warrants to purchase common stock

      In February 1999, the Company issued warrants to purchase up to 416,676
shares of its common stock in conjunction with its convertible debt financing
in 1998. The warrants are exercisable at $0.005 per share and vest immediately
upon issuance. The warrants expire on the earliest of five years from the date
of issuance; upon a change of control, as defined; or upon the closing of an
initial public offering. In July 1999, a warrant holder exercised warrants to
purchase 32,052 shares of common stock.

Note 9: Related Party Transactions

      The Company paid a company owned by the majority shareholder of the
Company $92,808, $83,761 and $17,497 for the nine months ended September 30,
1999, the year ended December 31, 1998 and the period from March 25, 1997
(inception) through December 31, 1997, respectively, for certain services,
including wages, benefits, management fees, office expenses and other
miscellaneous expenses. As of September 30, 1999, and December 31, 1998 and
1997, the Company owed $12,753, $10,880 and $17,497 to this affiliated entity
for services performed during the respective periods. For the nine months ended
September 30, 1999, the year ended December 31, 1998 and the period from March
25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997, respectively, the Company had
sales of $34,916, $0 and $15,132 to this affiliated entity. In February 1999,
the Company entered into an agreement with this affiliated entity to pay $3,300
per month for certain shared costs.

                                     F-156
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

     Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
        period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997

This agreement was terminated in August 1999. In August 1999, the Company
subleased its former office space to this affiliated entity. The lease expires
in May 2001 with monthly payments of $2,279. The Company is a guarantor of the
primary lease in the event that the affiliated entity fails to meet its
obligations under the sublease.

      A director and shareholder provided legal and professional services to
the Company in the amount of $247,055 during the nine month period ended
September 30, 1999. Additionally, as of December 31, 1998, the Company owed
certain employees $44,407 under convertible debt agreements.

      Subsequent to September 30, 1999, the Company received a promissory note
from its majority shareholder in the amount of $350,000 collateralized by
shares of the Company's common stock. The note bears interest at 6% per annum.
The principal and interest are payable upon demand at the earlier of October
2004 or the expiration of any lock-up period after an Offering. The note also
becomes due if certain change of control events take place.

Note 10: Segment Information

      Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131 ("SFAS No. 131")
"Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information"
establishes reporting and disclosure standards for an enterprise's operating
segments. The Company uses identical principles to account for segment
information as used in the accompanying financial statements. Operating
segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which separate
financial information is available and regularly reviewed by management.
Management operates its business based upon geographic area. Operating results
by business segment are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             US         Canada       Totals
                                        ------------  ----------  ------------
<S>                                     <C>           <C>         <C>
Period from March 25, 1997 (inception)
 to December 31, 1997
Net revenue...........................  $         --  $   62,174  $     62,174
Net loss..............................  $   (112,518) $  (17,854) $   (130,372)
Total assets..........................  $        193  $   11,717  $     11,910
Year ended December 31, 1998
Net revenue...........................  $    153,356  $  883,915  $  1,037,271
Net loss..............................  $   (406,795) $ (265,335) $   (672,130)
Total assets..........................  $     67,402  $  112,670  $    180,072
Property and equipment................  $     17,319  $    3,606  $     20,925
Depreciation and amortization.........  $      1,288  $      870  $      2,158
Interest expense......................  $         --  $   (3,608) $     (3,608)
Additions to property and equipment...  $     19,477  $    3,606  $     23,083
Nine months ended September 30, 1999
Net revenue...........................  $  9,917,034  $3,251,438  $ 13,168,472
Net loss..............................  $(15,215,774) $ (986,575) $(16,202,349)
Total assets..........................  $ 37,481,352  $  717,506  $ 38,198,858
Property and equipment................  $  4,605,905  $  221,088  $  4,826,993
Other assets..........................  $    945,602  $   25,681  $    971,283
Depreciation and amortization.........  $    614,668  $   22,012  $    636,680
Interest income.......................  $    182,463  $       --  $    182,463
Interest expense......................  $   (507,835) $       --  $   (507,835)
Noncash compensation expense..........  $  1,628,324  $   85,928  $  1,714,252
Additions to property and equipment...  $  5,152,549  $  236,327  $  5,388,876
Additions to other assets.............  $    992,953  $   25,681  $  1,018,634
</TABLE>

                                     F-157
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

     Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
        period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997


Note 11: Supplemental Cash Flow Information

    Noncash investing and financing activities are as follows:

      On March 25, 1997, the Company issued 4,000,000 shares of common stock to
the founder in exchange for certain assets with a fair value of $10,000.

      On February 25, 1999, the Company issued warrants to purchase its common
stock at $.005 per share. The noncash value allocated to these warrants was
$241,853.

      On February 25, 1999, the outstanding convertible debt of the Company in
the amount of $1,319,997 was converted into shares of its Series A preferred
stock.

      On June 15, 1999 and August 5, 1999, the Company issued warrants to
purchase its Preferred A stock in conjunction with its debt financings on these
dates. The value allocated to the warrants was $1,153,143.

      In conjunction with its Series B preferred stock financing on September
30, 1999, the Company issued a stock subscription receivable for shares with a
value of $4,000,000. The proceeds from this receivable were collected
subsequent to September 30, 1999.

      On August 13, 1999, the Company purchased software of $1,255,511 and
post-contract support of $403,103 in exchange for a promissory note.

    Supplemental cash flow information:

      Cash paid for interest during the nine months ended September 30, 1999
was $320,684. The Company paid no cash for interest in the year ended December
31, 1998 or the period from March 25, 1997 (inception) to December 31, 1997.


                                     F-158
<PAGE>

                          Independent Auditors' Report

The Board of Directors, Shareholders and Members
Purchasing Group, Inc. and Integrated Sourcing, LLC:

      We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheet of Purchasing
Group, Inc. and Integrated Sourcing, LLC (together, the Company) as of
September 30, 1999 and the related combined statements of operations,
stockholder's deficit and members' capital, and cash flows for the nine months
then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit.

      We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

      In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the combined financial position of
Purchasing Group, Inc. and Integrated Sourcing, LLC as of September 30, 1999,
and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the nine months
ended September 30, 1999 in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.

                                          KPMG LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
November 17, 1999


                                     F-159
<PAGE>

                             PURCHASING GROUP, INC.
                                      AND
                            INTEGRATED SOURCING, LLC

                             Combined Balance Sheet
                               September 30, 1999

<TABLE>
<S>                                                                 <C>
Assets
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents........................................ $1,445,550
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of
   $47,000.........................................................  2,123,958
  Other current assets.............................................     12,665
                                                                    ----------
  Total current assets.............................................  3,582,173
  Deposits.........................................................      5,987
  Property and equipment, net......................................     49,639
                                                                    ----------
  Total assets..................................................... $3,637,799
                                                                    ==========
Liabilities, Stockholder's Deficit and Members' Capital
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable................................................. $  413,844
  Accrued expenses.................................................  3,470,371
  Unearned revenue.................................................      3,400
  Loans from shareholder...........................................        203
                                                                    ----------
  Total current liabilities and total liabilities..................  3,887,818
Stockholder's deficit and members' capital:
  Common stock of Purchasing Group, Inc., no par value,
  1000 shares authorized, 100 shares issued and outstanding........        100
  Integrated Sourcing, LLC members' capital........................     72,959
  Accumulated deficit..............................................   (323,078)
                                                                    ----------
  Total stockholder's deficit and members' capital.................   (250,019)
                                                                    ----------
Total liabilities, stockholder's deficit and members' capital...... $3,637,799
                                                                    ==========
</TABLE>


            See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

                                     F-160
<PAGE>

                             PURCHASING GROUP, INC.
                                      AND
                            INTEGRATED SOURCING, LLC

                        Combined Statement of Operations
                  For the nine months ended September 30, 1999

<TABLE>
<S>                                                                  <C>
Revenues:
  Service revenues.................................................. $6,539,109
  Product revenues..................................................    607,580
                                                                     ----------
    Total revenue...................................................  7,146,689
Operating expenses:
  Project personnel costs...........................................  1,420,944
  Product costs.....................................................    551,564
  Selling, general and administrative...............................  4,483,660
  Depreciation......................................................     45,507
                                                                     ----------
    Total operating expenses........................................  6,501,675
                                                                     ----------
    Income from operations..........................................    645,014
Other income:
  Interest income...................................................     15,348
                                                                     ----------
Net income.......................................................... $  660,362
                                                                     ==========
</TABLE>


            See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

                                     F-161
<PAGE>

                             PURCHASING GROUP, INC.
                                      AND
                            INTEGRATED SOURCING, LLC

       Combined Statements of Stockholder's Deficit and Members' Capital
                  For the nine months ended September 30, 1999

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       Retained
                              Common Stock            Earnings/
                              ------------- Members' (Accumulated
                              Shares Amount Capital    Deficit)       Total
                              ------ ------ -------- ------------  -----------
<S>                           <C>    <C>    <C>      <C>           <C>
Balance at January 1, 1999..   100    $100  $56,159  $   996,481   $ 1,052,740
Net income..................    --      --   16,800      643,562       660,362
Dividend distribution.......    --      --       --   (1,963,121)   (1,963,121)
                               ---    ----  -------  -----------   -----------
Balance at September 30,
 1999.......................   100    $100  $72,959  $  (323,078)  $  (250,019)
                               ===    ====  =======  ===========   ===========
</TABLE>



            See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

                                     F-162
<PAGE>

                             PURCHASING GROUP, INC.
                                      AND
                            INTEGRATED SOURCING, LLC

                        Combined Statement of Cash Flows
                  For the nine months ended September 30, 1999

<TABLE>
<S>                                                                <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net income...................................................... $   660,362
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
   operating activities:
    Depreciation..................................................      45,507
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
      Accounts receivable.........................................    (860,253)
      Other current assets........................................      39,267
      Deposits....................................................      (2,857)
      Accounts payable............................................     329,753
      Accrued expenses............................................   1,555,713
      Deferred revenue............................................     (35,927)
                                                                   -----------
      Net cash provided by operating activities...................   1,731,565
                                                                   -----------
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Acquisition of property and equipment...........................     (34,531)
                                                                   -----------
      Net cash used by investing activities.......................     (34,531)
                                                                   -----------
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Repayments to shareholder.......................................    (177,100)
  Shareholder distributions.......................................  (1,963,121)
                                                                   -----------
      Net cash used in financing activities.......................  (2,140,221)
                                                                   -----------
      Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents...................    (443,187)
Cash and cash equivalents:
  Beginning of period.............................................   1,888,737
                                                                   -----------
  End of period................................................... $ 1,445,550
                                                                   ===========
</TABLE>


            See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

                                     F-163
<PAGE>

                             PURCHASING GROUP, INC.
                                      AND
                            INTEGRATED SOURCING, LLC

                     Notes to Combined Financial Statements

(1) Business and Organization

      These combined financial statements include the operations of Purchasing
Group, Inc (PGI) and Integrated Sourcing, LLC (ISL), a business related to PGI
through common ownership and management and through business operations that
leverage common expertise in the area of procurement PGI and ISL also share
common facilities. Together these businesses are referred to as the Company.
Both PGI and ISL were involved in the business combination referred to in note
5. PGI was incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in February 1992 to
provide strategic cost reduction consulting services to businesses and
specializes in evaluating and streamlining the purchasing habits of businesses.
ISL was organized as a limited liability company in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania in September 1997 to provide integrated buying and purchasing
functions for its customers.

      The Company's top five customers accounted for approximately 74% of
revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 1999, and 68% of accounts
receivable at September 30, 1999.

      One customer accounted for approximately 51% of revenues for the nine
months ended September 30, 1999, and 51% of accounts receivable at September
30, 1999.

(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    (a) Principles of Combination

      The accompanying financial statements include the accounts of PGI and
ISL. ISL is 50% owned by the sole shareholder of PGI. All significant
transactions between the combined entities, which principally involve certain
purchasing services provided by ISL for PGI, have been eliminated in
combination.

    (b) Use of Estimates

      The preparation of the combined financial statements in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the
financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during
the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

    (c) Cash and Cash Equivalents

      The Company considers all highly liquid securities with original
maturities of three months or less when acquired to be cash equivalents. At
September 30, 1999, cash equivalents consist of money market accounts of
approximately $1,106,000 and a certificate of deposit of approximately $3,000.

    (d) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

      The Company evaluates the carrying value of its long-lived assets under
the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 121,
Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to
Be Disposed Of. SFAS No. 121 requires impairment losses to be recorded on long-
lived assets used in operations, including goodwill, when indicators of
impairment are present and the undiscounted

                                     F-164
<PAGE>

                             PURCHASING GROUP, INC.
                                      AND
                            INTEGRATED SOURCING, LLC

              Notes to Combined Financial Statements--(Continued)

future cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the
assets' carrying amount. If such assets are impaired, the impairment to be
recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets
exceed the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at
the lower of the carrying value or fair value, less costs to sell.

    (e) Revenue Recognition

      Service revenues are recognized as work is performed on a contract by
contract basis, adjusted for any anticipated losses in the period in which such
losses are identified. No such losses have been incurred during the nine months
ended September 30, 1999. Certain service contracts provide for contingent
payments to the Company based on an agreed level of savings from services
provided. Contingent revenue is recognized when the related savings have been
identified and agreed with the client. Contingent revenue recognized during the
nine months ended September 30, 1999, are approximately $430,000. Out-of-pocket
expenses are reimbursed by clients and are offset against expenses incurred by
the Company.

      Product revenues are recognized upon delivery of product to the customer
based upon specific shipping terms.

    (f) Project Personnel Costs

      Project personnel costs consist of payroll and payroll-related expenses
for personnel dedicated to client assignments.

    (g) Income Taxes

      PGI has elected to be taxed under the provisions of Subchapter S of the
Internal Revenue Code. Under the Subchapter S provisions of the Code and
similar state tax provisions, the stockholder includes the Company's corporate
income on his personal income tax returns. Accordingly, the Company was not
subject to Federal and state corporate income taxes.

      ISL operates as a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC), and therefore is
exempt from taxation according to the partnership provisions of the Internal
Revenue Code. Under the partnership provisions of the Code, the members of the
LLC include their share of the LLC's income on their personal income tax
returns. Accordingly, the Company was not subject to Federal and state
corporate income taxes during the periods reported herein.

    (h) Advertising Costs

      The Company expenses the cost of advertising and promoting its services
as incurred. Such costs were approximately $17,000.

    (i) Financial Instruments

      Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to
concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents and
accounts receivable. As of September 30, 1999, the Company had concentrations
of credit risk in one financial institution in the form of a money market
account in the

                                     F-165
<PAGE>

                             PURCHASING GROUP, INC.
                                      AND
                            INTEGRATED SOURCING, LLC

              Notes to Combined Financial Statements--(Continued)

approximate amount of $1,095,000. At September 30, 1999, the fair value of the
Company's financial instruments approximate their carrying value based on their
terms and interest rates.

    (j) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

      In April 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
issued Statement of Position (SOP) 98-1, Accounting for the Costs of Computer
Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use. SOP 98-1 provides guidance for
determining whether computer software is internal-use software and on
accounting for the proceeds of computer software originally developed or
obtained for internal use and then subsequently sold to the public. It also
provides guidance on capitalization of the costs incurred for computer software
developed or obtained for internal use. The Company has determined there is no
impact of adopting SOP 98-1, which will be effective for the Company's year
ending December 31, 1999.

      In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities. SFAS No. 133 establishes accounting and
reporting standards for derivative instruments, including derivative
instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. SFAS No.
133 is effective for all fiscal quarters of fiscal years beginning after June
15, 2000. This statement is not expected to affect the Company as the Company
currently does not have any derivative instruments or hedging activities.

(3) Balance Sheet Components

      Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is calculated
using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related
assets, generally ranging from three to five years.

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                            <C>
      Property and equipment, stated at cost:
        Computer equipment.......................................... $  215,162
        Furniture and fixtures......................................      5,372
                                                                     ----------
                                                                        220,534
        Less: accumulated depreciation..............................    170,895
                                                                     ----------
                                                                     $   49,639
                                                                     ==========
        Accrued expenses:
          Accrued payroll expenses.................................. $3,384,236
          Accrued commissions.......................................     65,000
          Accrued taxes.............................................     21,135
                                                                     ----------
                                                                     $3,470,371
                                                                     ==========
</TABLE>

      Included in accrued payroll expenses is an accrued bonus payable of
approximately $3,100,000 to the president and sole shareholder of PGI which has
been included in selling, general, and administrative expenses.

                                     F-166
<PAGE>

                             PURCHASING GROUP, INC.
                                      AND
                            INTEGRATED SOURCING, LLC

              Notes to Combined Financial Statements--(Continued)


(4) Leases

      The Company has various non-cancelable operating leases expiring at
various dates through 2001. Future minimum annual lease payments under non-
cancelable operating leases as of September 30, 1999, are as follows:

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                               <C>
      1999............................................................. $24,657
      2000.............................................................  12,090
      2001.............................................................   5,269
                                                                        -------
        Total minimum payments......................................... $42,016
                                                                        =======
</TABLE>

(5) Subsequent Event

      On October 19, 1999, all outstanding shares and members' interests of PGI
and ISL were acquired by Purchasing Systems, Inc. (PSI), a holding company
established by Internet Capital Group, Inc. and EnerTech Capital Partners II
L.P., in exchange for cash, a note and shares of PSI common stock.

      Upon consummation of the sale of shares and members' interests to PSI,
PGI and ISL will be included in the consolidated tax return of PSI which will
be subject to both Federal and state income taxes.

                                     F-167
<PAGE>

                       Report of Independent Accountants

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Syncra Software, Inc.

      In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheet and the related statements
of operations, of changes in redeemable preferred stock and stockholders'
deficit and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the
financial position of Syncra Software, Inc. (a development stage enterprise) at
December 31, 1998 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the
period from inception (February 11, 1998) through December 31, 1998, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management; our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audit. We conducted our audit of these statements in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards which require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for the
opinion expressed above.

                                          PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
April 29, 1999

                                     F-168
<PAGE>

                             SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
                        (a development stage enterprise)

                                 Balance Sheet

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                  (Unaudited)
                                                                    December 31,   March 31,
                                                                        1998          1999
                                                                    ------------  ------------
<S>                                                                 <C>           <C>
Assets
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents........................................ $ 1,700,370   $    176,953
  Prepaid expenses.................................................     185,506        149,366
  Other current assets.............................................      22,704         19,991
                                                                    -----------   ------------
  Total current assets.............................................   1,908,580        346,310
Fixed assets, net..................................................     351,752        342,690
Deposits...........................................................     136,998        136,998
                                                                    -----------   ------------
                                                                    $ 2,397,330   $    825,998
                                                                    ===========   ============
Liabilities, Redeemable Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Deficit
Current Liabilities:
  Accounts payable................................................. $   233,281   $    226,688
  Accrued expenses.................................................     316,918        347,771
  Notes payable to stockholders....................................   3,926,370             --
                                                                    -----------   ------------
  Total current liabilities........................................   4,476,569        574,459
                                                                    -----------   ------------

Redeemable Preferred Stock:
  Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value
   Authorized: 2,941,031 and 2,586,207 shares at December 31, 1998
   and March 31, 1999 (unaudited), respectively; issued and
   outstanding: 2,586,207 shares at December 31, 1998 and March 31,
   1999 (unaudited) plus accrued dividends of $334,652 and $454,513
   at December 31, 1998 and March 31, 1999 (unaudited),
   respectively; liquidation value of $6,334,651 and $6,454,512 at
   December 31, 1998 and March 31, 1999 (unaudited), respectively
   ................................................................   6,334,651      6,454,512
  Series B redeemable convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value
   Authorized: 3,737,602 shares; subscribed and issued and
   outstanding: 3,287,602 shares at March 31, 1999 (unaudited);
   liquidation value of $13,150,408 at March 31, 1999 (unaudited)..          --     13,150,408
  Subscriptions receivable (unaudited).............................          --     (9,000,000)
  Preferred stock warrants.........................................     120,000        120,000
  Redeemable non-voting, non-convertible preferred stock, $0.001
   par value Authorized: 150,000 and 130,000 shares at December 31,
   1998 and March 31, 1999 (unaudited), respectively; issued and
   outstanding: 130,000 shares at December 31, 1998 and March 31,
   1999 (unaudited) plus accrued dividends of $89,468 and $116,001
   at December 31, 1998 and March 31, 1999 (unaudited),
   respectively; liquidation value of $1,389,468 and $1,416,001 at
   December 31, 1998 and March 31, 1999 (unaudited), respectively..   1,389,468      1,416,001
                                                                    -----------   ------------
  Total redeemable preferred stock.................................   7,844,119     12,140,921
                                                                    -----------   ------------

Stockholders' Deficit:
  Common stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized;
   396,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 1998 and
   March 31, 1999 (unaudited)......................................         396            396
  Deficit accumulated during the development stage.................  (9,923,754)   (11,889,778)
                                                                    -----------   ------------
  Total stockholders' deficit......................................  (9,923,358)   (11,889,382)
                                                                    -----------   ------------
Commitments (Note 14)..............................................
                                                                    -----------   ------------
                                                                    $ 2,397,330   $    825,998
                                                                    ===========   ============
</TABLE>
   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

                                     F-169
<PAGE>

                             SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
                        (a development stage enterprise)

                            Statement of Operations

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     For the Period         (Unaudited)
                                     from Inception        For the Three
                                      (February 11,   Months Ended March 31,
                                      1998) through   ------------------------
                                    December 31, 1998    1998         1999
                                    ----------------- -----------  -----------
<S>                                 <C>               <C>          <C>
Costs and Expenses:
  Research and development.........    $ 1,501,267    $   235,127  $   480,701
  Selling and marketing............      2,425,532        271,723      767,148
  General and administrative.......      1,950,153        685,788      355,164
  Impairment charge for intangible
   assets..........................      1,312,500             --           --
  Settlement charge................      1,795,333             --           --
                                       -----------    -----------  -----------
Loss from operations...............     (8,984,785)    (1,192,638)  (1,603,013)
Interest expense, net..............        (90,430)        (2,565)    (156,617)
                                       -----------    -----------  -----------
Net loss...........................    $(9,075,215)   $(1,195,203) $(1,759,630)
                                       ===========    ===========  ===========
</TABLE>




   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

                                     F-170
<PAGE>

                             SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
                        (a development stage enterprise)

  Statement of Changes in Redeemable Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Deficit

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     Series A Redeemable   Series B Redeemable                  Preferred
                                                       Preferred Stock       Preferred Stock                  Stock Warrants
                                                    --------------------- ---------------------               --------------
                                                               Carrying              Carrying   Subscriptions    Carrying
                                                     Shares      Value     Shares      Value     Receivable       Value
                                                    --------- ----------- --------- ----------- ------------- --------------
<S>                                                 <C>       <C>         <C>       <C>         <C>           <C>
Issuance of
 common stock to
 founders.......
Issuance of
 redeemable non-
 voting, non-
 convertible
 preferred
 stock..........
Issuance of
 Series A
 redeemable
 convertible
 preferred
 stock, issuance
 costs of
 $170,752:
 Initial
  closing.......                                      948,276 $ 2,200,000
 Second
  closing.......                                      646,551   1,500,000
 Third closing..                                      991,380   2,299,999
Repurchase and
 retirement of
 common stock...
Redemption of
 redeemable non-
 voting, non-
 convertible
 preferred
 stock..........
Series A
 redeemable
 convertible
 preferred stock
 warrants.......                                                                                                 $120,000
Accrual of
 cumulative
 dividends on
 redeemable
 preferred
 stock..........                                                  334,652
Net loss........
                                                    --------- ----------- --------- -----------  -----------     --------
Balance at
 December 31,
 1998...........                                    2,586,207   6,334,651                                         120,000
Issuance of
 Series B
 redeemable
 convertible
 preferred
 stock, issuance
 costs of
 $60,000
 (Unaudited)....                                                          3,287,602 $13,150,408  $(9,000,000)
Accrual of
 cumulative
 dividends on
 redeemable
 preferred stock
 (Unaudited)....                                                  119,861
Net loss
 (Unaudited)....
                                                    --------- ----------- --------- -----------  -----------     --------
Balance at March
 31, 1999
 (Unaudited)....                                    2,586,207 $ 6,454,512 3,287,602 $13,150,408  $(9,000,000)    $120,000
                                                    ========= =========== ========= ===========  ===========     ========
<CAPTION>
                                                     Redeemable Non-
                                                          voting
                                                     Non-convertible                             Deficit
                                                     Preferred Stock         Common stock      Accumulated
                                                    -------------------- ---------------------    During
                                                              Carrying                         Development
                                                    Shares     Value       Shares    Par Value    Stage         Total
                                                    -------- ----------- ----------- --------- ------------- -------------
<S>                                                 <C>      <C>         <C>         <C>       <C>           <C>
Issuance of
 common stock to
 founders.......                                                          1,396,000   $1,396                 $      1,396
Issuance of
 redeemable non-
 voting, non-
 convertible
 preferred
 stock..........                                    150,000  $1,500,000
Issuance of
 Series A
 redeemable
 convertible
 preferred
 stock, issuance
 costs of
 $170,752:
 Initial
  closing.......
 Second
  closing.......
 Third closing..                                                                               $   (170,752)     (170,752)
Repurchase and
 retirement of
 common stock...                                                         (1,000,000)  (1,000)      (249,000)     (250,000)
Redemption of
 redeemable non-
 voting, non-
 convertible
 preferred
 stock..........                                    (20,000)   (204,667)
Series A
 redeemable
 convertible
 preferred stock
 warrants.......
Accrual of
 cumulative
 dividends on
 redeemable
 preferred
 stock..........                                                 94,135                            (428,787)     (428,787)
Net loss........                                                                                 (9,075,215)   (9,075,215)
                                                    -------- ----------- ----------- --------- ------------- -------------
Balance at
 December 31,
 1998...........                                    130,000   1,389,468     396,000      396     (9,923,754)   (9,923,358)
Issuance of
 Series B
 redeemable
 convertible
 preferred
 stock, issuance
 costs of
 $60,000
 (Unaudited)....                                                                                    (60,000)      (60,000)
Accrual of
 cumulative
 dividends on
 redeemable
 preferred stock
 (Unaudited)....                                                 26,533                            (146,394)     (146,394)
Net loss
 (Unaudited)....                                                                                 (1,759,630)   (1,759,630)
                                                    -------- ----------- ----------- --------- ------------- -------------
Balance at March
 31, 1999
 (Unaudited)....                                    130,000  $1,416,001     396,000   $  396   $(11,889,778) $(11,889,382)
                                                    ======== =========== =========== ========= ============= =============
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

                                     F-171
<PAGE>

                             SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
                        (a development stage enterprise)

                            Statement of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    For the Period         (Unaudited)
                                    From Inception    For the Three Months
                                     (February 11,       Ended March 31,
                                     1998) Through   ------------------------
                                   December 31, 1998    1998         1999
                                   ----------------- -----------  -----------
<S>                                <C>               <C>          <C>
Cash flows from operating
 activities:
Net loss..........................    $(9,075,215)   $(1,195,203) $(1,759,630)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss
 to net cash used for operating
 activities:......................
  Depreciation....................         58,537            506       28,522
  Amortization and impairment of
   intangible assets..............      1,500,000        125,000           --
  Amortization of discounts on
   notes payable..................         46,370             --       73,630
  Changes in assets and
   liabilities:
    Prepaid expenses..............       (185,506)            --       36,140
    Other current assets..........        (22,704)       (54,333)       2,713
    Accounts payable..............        233,281          1,691       (6,593)
    Accrued expenses..............        316,918        126,233      121,261
                                      -----------    -----------  -----------
    Net cash used for operating
     activities...................     (7,128,319)      (996,106)  (1,503,957)
                                      -----------    -----------  -----------
Cash flows from investing
 activities:
Purchases of fixed assets.........       (410,289)       (28,543)     (19,460)
Increase in deposits..............       (136,998)            --           --
                                      -----------    -----------  -----------
    Net cash used for investing
     activities...................       (547,287)       (28,543)     (19,460)
                                      -----------    -----------  -----------
Cash flows from financing
 activities:
Proceeds from issuance of notes
 payable to stockholders..........      4,000,000             --           --
Proceeds from Series A redeemable
 convertible preferred stock, net
 of issuance costs................      5,829,247      1,829,248           --
Proceeds from issuance of common
 stock............................          1,396          1,396           --
Redemption of non-voting, non-
 convertible redeemable preferred
 stock and related dividends......       (204,667)            --           --
Repurchase of common stock........       (250,000)            --           --
                                      -----------    -----------  -----------
    Net cash provided by financing
     activities...................      9,375,976      1,830,644           --
                                      -----------    -----------  -----------
Net increase (decrease) in cash
 and cash equivalents.............      1,700,370        805,995   (1,523,417)
Cash and cash equivalents,
 beginning of period..............             --             --    1,700,370
                                      -----------    -----------  -----------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of
 period...........................    $ 1,700,370    $   805,995  $   176,953
                                      ===========    ===========  ===========
Non-cash investing and financing
 activities:
Software acquired in exchange for
 150,000 shares of non-voting,
 non-convertible redeemable
 preferred stock..................    $ 1,500,000    $ 1,500,000  $        --
                                      ===========    ===========  ===========
Conversion of notes payable to
 stockholders plus accrued
 interest of $150,408 into
 1,037,602 shares of Series B
 Preferred Stock..................    $        --    $        --  $ 4,150,408
                                      ===========    ===========  ===========
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

                                     F-172
<PAGE>

                             SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
                        (a development stage enterprise)

                         Notes to Financial Statements

1. Nature of the Business

      Syncra Software, Inc. ("Syncra" or the "Company") was incorporated in
Delaware on February 11, 1998. Syncra was formed to design, develop, produce
and market supply chain collaboration software and solutions. Since its
inception, Syncra has devoted substantially all of its efforts to business
planning, research and development, recruiting management and technical staff,
acquiring operating assets, raising capital, marketing and business
development. Accordingly, Syncra is considered to be in the development stage
as defined in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 7,
"Accounting and Reporting by Development Stage Enterprises".

      Syncra is subject to risks and uncertainties common to growing
technology-based companies, including rapid technological changes, growth and
commercial acceptances of the Internet, dependence on principal products and
third party technology, new product development and performance, new product
introductions and other activities of competitors, dependence on key personnel,
development of a distribution channel, international expansion, lengthy sales
cycles and limited operating history.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    Cash and Cash Equivalents

      Syncra considers all highly liquid instruments with an original maturity
of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents.
Included in cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 1998 is approximately
$1.6 million in money market accounts.

    Financial Instruments

      The carrying amount of Syncra's financial instruments, principally cash,
notes payable, and redeemable preferred stock, approximates their fair values
at December 31, 1998.

    Fixed Assets

      Fixed assets are recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line
method over their estimated useful lives. Repairs and maintenance costs are
expensed as incurred.

    Research and Development and Software Development Costs

      Costs incurred in the research and development of Syncra's products are
expensed as incurred, except for certain research and development costs. Costs
associated with the development of computer software are expensed prior to the
establishment of technological feasibility, as defined by SFAS No. 86,
"Accounting for the Cost of Computer Software to be Sold, Leased or Otherwise
Marketed." Costs incurred subsequent to the establishment of technological
feasibility and prior to the general release of the products are capitalized.
During the period ended December 31, 1998, costs eligible for capitalization
were immaterial.

    Accounting for Impairment of Long Lived Assets

      In accordance with SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-
Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of", the Company records
impairment of losses on long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of
impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be
generated by those assets are less than the assets' carrying amount.

                                     F-173
<PAGE>

                             SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
                        (a development stage enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    Stock-Based Compensation

      Syncra accounts for stock-based awards to employees using the intrinsic
value method as prescribed by Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No.
25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and related interpretations.
Accordingly, no compensation expense is recorded for options issued to
employees in fixed amounts and with fixed exercise prices at least equal to the
fair market value of Syncra's Common Stock at the date of grant. Syncra has
adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 123, " Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation", through disclosure only (Note 11). All stock-based awards to
non-employees are accounted for at their fair value in accordance with SFAS No.
123.

    Use of Estimates

      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

    Unaudited Interim Financial Statements

      The financial statements as of March 31, 1999 and for the three months
ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 are unaudited. In the opinion of Syncra's
management, the March 31, 1998 and 1999 unaudited interim financial statements
include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary
for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operation for
that period. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31,
1999 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected
for the year ending December 31, 1999.

3. Prepaid Expenses

      Prepaid expenses consist of the following at December 31, 1998:

<TABLE>
     <S>                                                               <C>
     Trade shows and other marketing prepayments...................... $135,774
     Others...........................................................   49,732
                                                                       --------
                                                                       $185,506
                                                                       ========
</TABLE>

4. Fixed Assets

      Fixed assets consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         Estimated
                                                        useful life December 31,
                                                          (years)       1998
                                                        ----------- ------------
   <S>                                                  <C>         <C>
   Computer equipment..................................       3       $246,631
   Office equipment....................................       5         71,783
   Furniture and fixtures..............................       7         91,875
                                                                      --------
                                                                       410,289
   Less: accumulated depreciation......................                 58,537
                                                                      --------
                                                                      $351,752
                                                                      ========
</TABLE>

                                     F-174
<PAGE>

                             SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
                        (a development stage enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


5. Impairment of Intangible Assets

      In accordance with SFAS No. 121, Syncra reviews for impairment of long-
lived assets when events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset's
carrying value may not be recoverable. In connection with the organization of
Syncra in February 1998, Syncra purchased the rights to certain software from
Benchmarking Partners, Inc. ("Benchmarking") in exchange for the issuance of
150,000 shares of Syncra's non-voting, non-convertible Redeemable Preferred
Stock (Note 8). Syncra did not obtain an independent valuation of the
technology and the fair value of the Redeemable Preferred Stock was not
objectively determinable. Therefore, Syncra recorded the technology based upon
the amount of the Redeemable Preferred Stock as determined by Syncra's Board of
Directors. Syncra expected to use the acquired software as a core technology in
its product development. In May 1998, management reassessed the status of
Syncra's product development and the additional features and functionality
planned to be included in Syncra's products. As a result of this re-evaluation,
management concluded that the core technology acquired from Benchmarking would
not be able to support Syncra's planned products. Accordingly, management
decided to restart Syncra's product development activities without the use of
the acquired software. An impairment charge of $1,312,500 was recognized in the
December 31, 1998 statement of operations.

6. Notes Payable to Stockholders

      During 1998, the Company received aggregate cash proceeds totaling
$4,000,000 pursuant to the issuance of convertible promissory notes (the
"Notes") payable to certain of its stockholders. No repayments of principal or
interest (which accrues at a rate of 9% per annum) were made during the year.
The Note holders were also issued 344,828 warrants to purchase Series A
Preferred Stock ("Preferred Stock Warrants") at $2.32 per share in 1998. The
aggregate value of the Preferred Stock Warrants issued to all Note holders was
estimated to be $120,000, which was accounted for as discount on the Notes and
Preferred Stock Warrants. The discount is being amortized over the term of the
Notes. Upon closing of the Series B Preferred Stock financing, each Note holder
is entitled to a number of warrants equal to 20% of the face value of the Note
held by such holder divided by the price per share of Series B Preferred Stock.
As a result of the Series B Preferred Stock financing in 1999, the Notes were
converted into shares of Series B Preferred Stock. Additionally, the Preferred
Stock Warrants were converted to the equivalent number of warrants for Series B
Preferred Stock totaling 200,000 shares at $4.00 per share (Note 7). The
Preferred Stock Warrants have a term of ten years.

7. Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock

      At December 31, 1998, the Company had authorized preferred stock of
5,000,000 shares, $.001 par value per share, of which 2,941,031 shares were
designated as redeemable convertible Series A Preferred Stock ("Series A
Preferred Stock") and 150,000 shares of which were designated as Redeemable
Preferred Stock (the "Redeemable Preferred Stock").

      On March 31, 1999, the Company's authorized Preferred Stock was increased
to 6,453,809 shares with a par value of $.001 per share of which 2,586,207
shares were designated as redeemable convertible Series A Preferred Stock,
3,737,602 shares as redeemable convertible Series B Preferred Stock ("Series B
Preferred Stock") and 130,000 shares as Redeemable Preferred Stock. Of the
designated Series B Preferred Stock, the Company issued 3,287,602 shares on
March 31, 1999 in exchange for net cash proceeds of $9.0 million received on
April 1, 1999 and the conversion of all principal and accrued interest due on
the Notes (Note 6).

                                     F-175
<PAGE>

                             SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
                        (a development stage enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


      The Series A and B Preferred Stock have the following characteristics:

    Voting

      Holders of Series A and B Preferred Stock are entitled to that number of
votes equal to the number of shares of common stock into which the shares of
Series A and B Preferred Stock are then convertible.

    Dividends

      Holders of Series A and B Preferred Stock are entitled to receive out of
funds legally available, cumulative dividends at the rate of 8% per share per
annum on the Base Amount of each share. The Base Amount of each share is equal
to the price paid for each share of Series A and B Preferred Stock of $2.32 and
$4.00, respectively, plus unpaid dividends which accrue commencing on the date
of original issuance of the Series A and B Preferred Stock. In the event that
the full amount of dividends is not paid in any twelve-month period, the Base
Amount will be increased by the amount of the unpaid dividend. After payment of
all dividends owing to the holders of Series A and B Preferred Stock, such
holders will not participate in any other dividends thereafter paid on
Redeemable Preferred Stock or Common Stock.

    Liquidation

      In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the affairs
of the Company, the holders of Series A and B Preferred Stock are entitled to
receive, prior to and in preference to holders of both Redeemable Preferred
Stock and Common Stock, an amount equal to $2.32 and $4.00 per share,
respectively, plus all unpaid cumulative dividends on each share. After full
payment of (i) the foregoing amounts and (ii) amounts to be paid to the holders
of Redeemable Preferred Stock pursuant to the terms thereof (Note 8), the
remaining assets of the Company will be distributed ratably among the holders
of Common Stock.

    Conversion

      Each share of Series A and B Preferred Stock may be converted at any
time, at the option of the stockholder, into one share of Common Stock, subject
to certain anti-dilution adjustments, as defined in the terms of the Series A
and B Preferred Stock.

      The Series A and B Preferred Stock will automatically convert into shares
of Common Stock upon (i) a public offering of Syncra's Common Stock which
results in gross proceeds to Syncra of at least $10,000,000, at a price per
share of the Common Stock of at least three times the Series B Preferred Stock
original purchase price per share (as adjusted for stock splits, stock
dividends, combinations, reorganizations, reclassifications or similar events)
or (ii) upon approval of the two-thirds of the outstanding Series A and B
Preferred Stockholders, voting separately, to convert all outstanding shares of
Series A and B Preferred Stock to Common Stock.

    Redemption

      Any time after March 31, 2004, at the option of the holders of the Series
A and B Preferred Stock, Syncra shall redeem all, but not less than all of such
holder's shares of Series A and B Preferred Stock, at a redemption price equal
to the original purchase price of $2.32 and $4.00 per share, respectively, plus
all unpaid dividends thereon which have accrued through and including the
redemption date.

                                     F-176
<PAGE>

                             SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
                        (a development stage enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    Accretion

      The issuance cost incurred by the Company was accreted in full in 1998
and at March 31, 1999 as an adjustment to the carrying value of redeemable
convertible Series A and B Preferred Stock.

8. Non-voting, Non-convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock

      As described in Note 5, Syncra's Redeemable Preferred Stock was issued in
a non-cash exchange with Benchmarking for certain software. Subsequent to the
issuance of the Redeemable Preferred Stock to Benchmarking, Syncra repurchased
20,000 shares of its Redeemable Preferred Stock from Benchmarking at a price
per share of $10.00 plus accrued dividends of $4,667. In a separate
transaction, Benchmarking transferred the remaining 130,000 shares of the
Redeemable Preferred Stock to Internet Capital Group, Inc. ("ICG"), an existing
stockholder of Syncra in exchange for a $1.3 million note, bearing interest at
8% per annum. At December 31, 1998, ICG continued to hold the 130,000 shares of
Redeemable Preferred Stock. ICG is also a stockholder of Benchmarking.

      The Redeemable Preferred Stock has the following characteristics:

    Voting

      Except as required by law, holders of Redeemable Preferred Stock are not
entitled to vote on any matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders of
Syncra, including the election of directors.

    Dividends

      Holders of Redeemable Preferred Stock are entitled to receive out of
funds legally available, cumulative dividends at the rate of 8% per share per
annum on the Base Amount of each share. The Base Amount of each share is equal
to purchase price paid for such share of Redeemable Preferred Stock ($10.00)
plus unpaid dividends which accrue commencing on the date of original issuance
of the Redeemable Preferred Stock. In the event that the full amount of
dividends is not paid in any twelve- month period, the Base Amount will be
increased by the amount of the unpaid dividends. After payment of all dividends
owing to the holders of Redeemable Preferred Stock, such holders will not
participate in any other dividends thereafter paid on the Series A and B
Preferred Stock or the Common Stock.

    Liquidation

      In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the affairs
of Syncra, the holders of Redeemable Preferred Stock are entitled to receive,
prior to and in preference to any holders of Common Stock, but after all
distribution or payments required to be made to the holders of Series A and B
Preferred Stock, an amount equal to $10.00 per share plus accrued but unpaid
dividends. After payment in full of the amounts owed to holders of the
Redeemable Preferred Stock, such holders are not entitled to share in the
distribution of the remaining assets of Syncra.

    Redemption

      At any time after March 31, 2004, each holder may require Syncra to
redeem all or any portion of such holder's shares at a redemption price equal
to the original issuance price per share ($10.00) plus all unpaid dividends
thereon which have accrued through and including the redemption date.

                                     F-177
<PAGE>

                             SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
                        (a development stage enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


      At any time, and from time to time, Syncra may elect to redeem all, or
any portion of the outstanding shares of its Redeemable Preferred Stock, at a
redemption price equal to the original issuance price per share ($10.00) plus
all unpaid dividends thereon which have accrued through and including the
redemption date.

      Redeemable Preferred Stock is also redeemable by Syncra upon the earlier
of (i) a public offering of Syncra's Common Stock which results in gross
proceeds to Syncra of at least $10,000,000, at a price per share of the Common
Stock of at least three times the Series B Preferred Stock original purchase
price per share (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, combinations,
reclassifications, reorganizations or other similar events); or (ii) the
consummation of a sale of all or substantially all of Syncra's assets or
capital stock, either through a direct sale, merger, reorganization or other
form of business combination in which control of Syncra is transferred and as a
result holders of Series A and B Preferred Stock receive at least three times
the Series B Preferred Stock original purchase price per share (as adjusted for
stock splits, stock dividends, combination, reorganizations, reclassifications
or other similar events).

9. Common Stock

      Each share of Common Stock entitles the holder to one vote on all matters
submitted to a vote of Syncra's stockholders. Common stockholders are entitled
to receive dividends, if any, as may be declared by the Board of Directors,
subject to the preferential dividend rights of the holders of the Series A and
B Preferred Stock and the Redeemable Preferred Stock.

    Restricted Stock Agreements

      Syncra has entered into agreements with certain of its employee
stockholders providing for restrictions on transfers of the shares subject to
such agreement. Each agreement provides Syncra with a right to repurchase the
shares held by such individual, in the event that the Company terminates the
employment of the individual. The number of shares which may be repurchased by
the Company and the price at which such shares may be repurchased differs per
individual and is contingent on whether such individual's termination is for
"cause' (as defined in the agreement) or other than for "cause'. At December
31, 1998, none of the restricted shares were subject to repurchase due to the
restrictions contained in these agreements.

      Pursuant to a stockholders' agreement, as amended and restated on March
31, 1999, all of the outstanding capital stock (including the Common Stock,
Series A and B Preferred Stock and Redeemable Preferred Stock) of the Company
is subject to certain restrictions as to sale or transfer of such shares
pursuant to a stockholders' agreement. The Company and its non-founder
stockholders also hold rights of first refusal, under certain circumstances, on
shares offered by a stockholder for sale to third parties, at the price per
share to be paid by such third party.

    Reserved Shares

      At December 31, 1998, 2,833,857 shares were reserved for issuance upon
conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock and exercise of outstanding options.

                                     F-178
<PAGE>

                             SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
                        (a development stage enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


10. Repurchase of Common Stock and Redemption of Preferred Stock

      On June 5, 1998, the Company repurchased 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock
and redeemed 20,000 shares of its Redeemable Preferred Stock from Benchmarking,
one of the original founders in exchange for $2,250,000. The transaction was
financed through the sale of additional Series A Preferred Stock to certain of
the existing holders of Series A Preferred Stock. Of the 150,000 shares of
Redeemable Preferred Stock originally issued to Benchmarking, the remaining
130,000 shares were transferred by Benchmarking to ICG (see Note 8).

      In addition to the shares acquired, the withdrawal of Benchmarking as a
stockholder eliminated a potential conflict of interest for Syncra and its
other stockholders with Benchmarking and its customers. The transaction also
settled potential claims by Benchmarking against Syncra with respect to the
transfer of technical talent from Benchmarking to Syncra and other potential
claims by Benchmarking against the potential future value of Syncra.

      The difference between the total amount paid to Benchmarking and the
aggregate of the redemption value of the Redeemable Preferred Stock plus
accrued dividends of $204,667 and the fair value of the Common Stock of
$250,000 was treated as settlement charge in the statement of operations.

11. Stock Option Plan

      In 1998, the Company adopted the 1998 Stock Option Plan (the "1998 Plan")
which provides for the grant of incentive stock options and non-qualified stock
options, stock awards and stock purchase rights for the purchase of up to
1,000,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock by officers, employees,
consultants, and directors of the Company. The Board of Directors is
responsible for administration of the 1998 Plan. The Board determines the term
of each option, the option exercise price, the number of shares for which each
option is granted, the rate at which each option is exercisable and the vesting
period (generally ratably over four to five years). Incentive stock options may
be granted to any officer or employee at an exercise price of not less than the
fair value per common share on the date of the grant (not less than 110% of the
fair value in the case of holders of more than 10% of the Company's voting
stock) and with a term not to exceed ten years from the date of the grant (five
years for incentive stock options granted to holders of more than 10% of the
Company's voting stock). Non-qualified stock options may be granted to any
officer, employee, consultant, or director at an exercise price per share of
not less than the book value per share.

      During the period from inception (February 11, 1998) through December 31,
1998, Syncra granted options aggregating 803,300 shares with a weighted average
exercise price of $0.87 per share. Of the total options granted, 99,374 shares
were exercisable at December 31, 1998. None of these vested options were
exercised during the period. Options totaling 196,700 were available for future
grant at December 31, 1998. The weighted-average remaining contractual life of
the options outstanding is 9.5 years. No compensation expense has been
recognized for employee stock-based compensation in 1998.

      The exercise price of the options is more than the fair market value of
the common stock, therefore, the weighted average grant date fair value per
share of the options granted during the year using the Black-Scholes option-
pricing model is zero at December 31, 1998. As a result, had compensation
expense been determined based on the fair value of the options granted to
employees at the grant date consistent with the provision of SFAS No. 123, the
Company's pro forma net loss would have been the same. The impact on the pro
forma net loss is not necessarily indicative of the effects on future results
of operations because the Company expects to grant options in future years.

                                     F-179
<PAGE>

                             SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
                        (a development stage enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


      For purposes of pro forma disclosure of net loss, the fair value of each
option grant was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-
pricing model with the following assumptions for grants in 1998; zero dividend
yield; zero volatility; risk-free interest rate of 4.55%, and expected life of
five years.

12. Income Taxes

      Deferred tax assets consist of the following at December 31, 1998:

<TABLE>
     <S>                                                             <C>
     Net operating loss carryforward................................ $2,386,619
     Fixed and intangible assets....................................    482,690
     Research and development credit carryforwards..................     90,891
     Accrued vacation...............................................     35,687
                                                                     ----------
     Net deferred tax assets........................................  2,995,887
     Deferred tax asset valuation allowance.........................  2,995,887
                                                                     ----------
                                                                     $       --
                                                                     ==========
</TABLE>

      The Company has provided a valuation allowance for the full amount of its
net deferred tax assets since realization of any future benefit from deductible
temporary differences and net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards
cannot be sufficiently assured at December 31, 1998.

      At December 31, 1998, the Company has federal and state net operating
loss carryforwards of approximately $5.9 million available to reduce future
taxable income, which will expire in 2019. The Company also has federal and
state research and development tax credit carryforwards of approximately
$72,490 and $27,881, respectively, available to reduce future tax liabilities.

      Under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, certain substantial
changes in the Company's ownership may limit the amount of net operating loss
carryforwards and research and development credit carryforwards which could be
utilized annually to offset future taxable income and taxes payable.

13. 401(K) Savings Plan

      The Company has established a retirement savings plan under Section
401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (the "401(k) Plan"). The 401(k) Plan covers
substantially all employees of the Company who meet minimum age and service
requirements, and allows participants to defer a portion of their annual
compensation on a pre-tax basis. Company contributions to the 401(k) Plan may
be made at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The Company has not made
any contributions to the 401(k) Plan through December 31, 1998.

                                     F-180
<PAGE>

                             SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
                        (a development stage enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


14. Commitments

      The Company leases its office space and certain office equipment under
noncancelable operating leases. Total rent expense under these operating leases
was approximately $134,000 for the period ended December 31, 1998.

      Future minimum lease commitments at December 31, 1998 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                Operating Leases
Year ending December 31,                                        ----------------
<S>                                                             <C>
  1999.........................................................    $  272,328
  2000.........................................................       254,728
  2001.........................................................       254,728
  2002.........................................................       254,728
  Thereafter...................................................       127,364
                                                                   ----------
                                                                   $1,163,876
                                                                   ==========
</TABLE>

15. Related Party Transactions

      In the normal course of business, Syncra had transactions with
Benchmarking during the period from inception until May 1998 for certain
operating expenses such as organizational costs, payroll, marketing, legal and
other expenses. The total expenses reimbursed by Syncra to Benchmarking
amounted to $496,344. Furthermore, Syncra also paid Benchmarking a management
fee totaling $80,000 during the same period.

      In addition to the above transactions, Syncra also reimbursed ICG
$500,000 related to professional services provided by Benchmarking to Syncra
that originally were funded by ICG.

16. Subsequent Events

      In April 1999, Syncra issued 250,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock
for $1.0 million to a new investor.

                                     F-181
<PAGE>

                       Report of Independent Accountants

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
of traffic.com, Inc.

   In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheet and the related statements of
operations, of shareholders' deficit and of cash flows present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of traffic.com, Inc. (a development
stage enterprise) at December 31, 1998, and the results of its operations and
its cash flows for the period from January 8, 1998 (commencement of activities)
to December 31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit of these statements in
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards which require that we
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis
for the opinion expressed above.

                                          PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
November 17, 1999

                                     F-182
<PAGE>

                               TRAFFIC.COM, INC.
                        (A Development Stage Enterprise)

                                 Balance Sheets

                               December 31, 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    (unaudited)
                                                      December 31, September 30,
                                                          1998         1999
                                                      ------------ -------------
<S>                                                   <C>          <C>
Assets
Current assets
  Cash and cash equivalents.........................   $  84,541    $   256,600
  Accounts receivable (net of allowance of $35,355
   as of September 30, 1999)........................          --        261,587
  Unbilled accounts receivable--state contracts.....          --        150,378
  Inventoried costs relating to state contracts.....          --        116,553
  Notes receivable--employees.......................          --         32,000
  Other assets......................................          35         15,038
                                                       ---------    -----------
    Total current assets............................      84,576        832,156
Property and equipment, net.........................       2,615      1,036,190
  Excess of cost over fair value of net assets
   acquired, net....................................          --      1,125,794
  Intangible assets, net............................          --        117,778
                                                       ---------    -----------
    Total assets....................................   $  87,191    $ 3,111,918
                                                       =========    ===========
Liabilities, Redeemable Preferred Stock and
 Shareholders' Deficit
Current liabilities
  Accounts payable..................................   $  28,223    $ 1,372,775
  Short-term debt...................................          --        144,200
  Current maturities of long-term debt..............          --         64,591
  Notes payable--related parties, net...............          --      1,496,875
                                                       ---------    -----------
    Total current liabilities.......................      28,223      3,078,441
  Long-term debt....................................          --        170,434
                                                       ---------    -----------
    Total liabilities...............................      28,223      3,248,875
                                                       ---------    -----------
Commitments and contingencies
Mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred stock..     500,000        745,000
Preferred stock warrants............................          --         75,000
                                                       ---------    -----------
                                                         500,000        820,000
                                                       ---------    -----------
Shareholders' deficit
  Common stock, $.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares
   authorized, 3,500,000 shares issued and
   outstanding at December 31, 1998 and 4,750,000
   shares issued and outstanding at September 30,
   1999.............................................          35         12,535
  Additional paid-in capital........................          --      1,237,500
  Deficit accumulated during the development stage..    (441,067)    (2,206,992)
                                                       ---------    -----------
    Total shareholders' deficit.....................    (441,032)      (956,957)
                                                       ---------    -----------
    Total liabilities, redeemable preferred stock
     and shareholders' deficit......................   $  87,191    $ 3,111,918
                                                       =========    ===========
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                     F-183
<PAGE>

                               TRAFFIC.COM, INC.
                        (A Development Stage Enterprise)

                            Statements of Operations

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          January 8,
                                      1998 (Commencement     (Unaudited)
                                        of Activities)   For the Nine Months
                                           through       Ended September 30,
                                         December 31,    ---------------------
                                             1998          1998       1999
                                      ------------------ --------  -----------
<S>                                   <C>                <C>       <C>
Revenues.............................     $      --      $     --  $   878,382
                                          ---------      --------  -----------
Operating expenses:
  Cost of revenues...................            --            --      973,465
  Selling, general and
   administrative....................       432,278        58,541    1,589,054
                                          ---------      --------  -----------
    Total expense....................       432,278        58,541    2,562,519
                                          ---------      --------  -----------
Loss from operations.................      (432,278)      (58,541)  (1,684,137)
Interest income......................         4,285            --        8,529
Interest expense.....................            --            --      (87,647)
Other income (expense), net..........       (13,074)           --       (2,670)
                                          ---------      --------  -----------
Net loss.............................     $(441,067)     $(58,541) $(1,765,925)
                                          =========      ========  ===========
</TABLE>




   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                     F-184
<PAGE>

                               TRAFFIC.COM, INC.
                        (A Development Stage Enterprise)

                      Statements of Shareholders' Deficit

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  Common Stock
                          ----------------------------
                                                         Deficit
                                                       Accumulated
                                            Additional During the
                                      Par    Paid-in   Development
                           Shares    Value   Capital      Stage        Total
                          --------- ------- ---------- -----------  -----------
<S>                       <C>       <C>     <C>        <C>          <C>
Balance at January 8,
 1998 (commencement of
 activities)
Issuance of common
 stock..................      3,500 $    35 $       -- $        --  $        35
Stock split (1,000 to 1;
 July 1998).............  3,496,500      --         --          --           --
Net loss................         --      --         --    (441,067)    (441,067)
                          --------- ------- ---------- -----------  -----------
Balance at December 31,
 1998...................  3,500,000      35         --    (441,067)    (441,032)
Issuance of common stock
 for acquisition (March
 1999)..................  1,250,000  12,500  1,237,500          --    1,250,000
Net loss (unaudited)....         --      --         --  (1,765,925)  (1,765,925)
                          --------- ------- ---------- -----------  -----------
Balance at September 30,
 1999 (unaudited).......  4,750,000 $12,535 $1,237,500 $(2,206,992) $  (956,957)
                          ========= ======= ========== ===========  ===========
</TABLE>




   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                     F-185
<PAGE>

                               TRAFFIC.COM, INC.
                        (A Development Stage Enterprise)

                            Statements of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                   January 8, 1998
                                    (Commencement         (Unaudited)
                                   of Activities)  For the Nine Months Ended
                                         to              September 30,
                                    December 31,   ---------------------------
                                        1998          1998           1999
                                   --------------- ------------ --------------
<S>                                <C>             <C>          <C>
Cash flows from operating
 activities:
  Net loss........................    $(441,067)   $   (58,541) $   (1,765,925)
  Adjustments to reconcile net
   loss to cash used in operating
   activities:
    Depreciation and
     amortization.................          654             --         383,155
    Valuation allowance on advance
     to target company............      140,000             --              --
    Provision for bad debts.......           --             --          35,355
    Loss on disposal of fixed
     assets.......................       13,076             --              --
    Changes in assets and
     liabilities, net of effects
     of acquisition:
      Accounts receivable.........           --             --         100,496
      Unbilled accounts
       receivable.................           --             --        (150,378)
      Inventoried costs...........           --             --         (41,553)
      Other assets................          (35)           (35)         20,071
      Accounts payable............       28,223             --       1,274,284
                                      ---------    -----------  --------------
        Net cash used in operating
         activities...............     (259,149)       (58,576)       (144,495)
                                      ---------    -----------  --------------
Cash flows from investing
 activities:
  Payment for business acquired,
   net of cash acquired ($37,318
   at September 30, 1999).........           --             --          37,318
  Capital expenditures............      (16,345)            --        (992,320)
  Advance to target company.......     (140,000)            --              --
  Acquisition of URL address......           --             --        (132,500)
                                      ---------    -----------  --------------
        Net cash used in investing
         activities...............     (156,345)            --      (1,087,502)
                                      ---------    -----------  --------------
Cash flows from financing
 activities:
  Net change in line of credit....           --             --          (6,241)
  Proceeds from issuance of debt..           --             --       1,140,297
  Payments on notes payable.......           --             --         (50,000)
  Proceeds from issuance of common
   stock..........................           35             35              --
  Proceeds from issuance of
   preferred stock warrants.......           --             --          75,000
  Proceeds from issuance of
   redeemable preferred stock.....      500,000        500,000         245,000
                                      ---------    -----------  --------------
        Net cash provided by
         financing activities.....      500,035        500,035       1,404,056
                                      ---------    -----------  --------------
Net increase in cash and cash
 equivalents......................       84,541        441,459         172,059
Cash and cash equivalents,
 beginning of period..............           --             --          84,541
                                      ---------    -----------  --------------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of
 period...........................    $  84,541    $   441,459        $256,600
                                      =========    ===========  ==============
Supplemental disclosure of cash
 flow:
  Cash paid for interest..........    $      --    $        --  $       15,772
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                     F-186
<PAGE>

                               TRAFFIC.COM, INC.
                        (A Development Stage Enterprise)

                         Notes to Financial Statements
                               December 31, 1998

1. Organization and Liquidity

      traffic.com, Inc. (the "Company") commenced its current operations on
January 8, 1998. The Company is a development stage company, as defined in
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 7 "Accounting and Reporting By
Development Stage Enterprises." traffic.com is currently developing a
nationwide traffic and logistics data collection network which will provide
real time data to end users. The Company plans to distribute its data products
through several distribution channels, including broadcast media, wireless
communication and the internet, as well as to logistics, fleet and engineering
businesses. The Company has incurred losses since its inception as it has
devoted substantially all of its efforts toward building network infrastructure
and internal staffing, developing systems, expanding into new markets, and
raising capital. The Company has generated no revenue to date from distribution
of data products and is subject to a number of risks similar to those of other
development stage companies, including dependence on key individuals, the
ability to demonstrate technological feasibility, and the need to obtain
adequate additional financing necessary to fund the development and marketing
of its products and services, and customer acceptance. The Company is in
discussions with potential customers regarding its products and services.

      See Note 3 for description of business of subsidiary acquired after
December 31, 1998.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    Principles of consolidation

      The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company
and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions
and balances have been eliminated.

    Cash and cash equivalents

      Cash and cash equivalents represent cash and highly liquid short-term
investments with original maturities of three months or less. Such investments
are carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair value because of the
short maturity of these instruments.

    Property and equipment

      Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided for
using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related
assets.

      Under the terms of a government contract, the Company has been engaged to
provide traffic data to various federal and state agencies for research,
planning and congestion management. As part of the contract, the Company will
install digital traffic surveillance systems, the cost of which will be
partially reimbursed by the government. Such reimbursements are billed upon the
achievement of defined milestones and are recorded as a reduction of the
capital expenditures incurred in the installation of the digital system as
shown in Note 4. As part of the terms of the government contract, in the event
the Company terminates the contract, the government has the right to all
equipment acquired with government funds at no cost and a right to purchase all
equipment acquired with private funds at fair value.

                                     F-187
<PAGE>

                               TRAFFIC.COM, INC.
                        (A Development Stage Enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    Intangible asset

      The intangible asset represents the Company's purchase of the traffic.com
URL address and is being amortized over a useful life of 3 years. Amortization
expense for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 was $14,722.

    Asset valuation

      In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 121,
"Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets
to be Disposed Of" ("SFAS 121"), the carrying value of long-lived assets and
certain identifiable intangible assets will be evaluated whenever changes in
circumstances indicate the carrying amount of such assets may not be
recoverable. In performing such a review for recoverability, the Company will
compare the expected future cash flows (estimated undiscounted cash flows
associated with such assets) to the carrying value of the long-lived assets and
identifiable intangibles. If the expected future cash flows are less than the
carrying amount of such assets, the Company will recognize an impairment loss
for the difference between the carrying amount of the assets and their
estimated fair value.

    Revenue recognition

      The Company recognizes revenue and expense relating to government
contracts on the percentage-of-completion method, measured on the basis of
costs incurred as compared to management's estimate of total costs.
Management's estimates of costs are reviewed periodically as the work on
contracts progresses. Provisions for estimated contract losses are recorded
when identified. Unbilled receivables and inventoried costs and estimated
earnings can be invoiced upon attaining certain milestones under fixed-price
contracts and upon completion of construction on certain projects.

    Income taxes

      The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" which
requires the establishment of a deferred tax asset or liability for the
recognition of future deductions or taxable amounts, and operating loss and tax
credit carryforwards. Deferred tax expense or benefit is recognized as a result
of the change in the deferred asset or liability during the year. If necessary,
the Company will establish a valuation allowance to reduce any deferred tax
asset to an amount which will, more likely than not, be realized.

    Use of estimates

      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

                                     F-188
<PAGE>

                                TRAFFIC.COM, INC
                        (A Development Stage Enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    Stock-based compensation

      Stock based compensation is recognized using the intrinsic value method
prescribed in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock
Issued to Employees," and related interpretations. Accordingly, compensation
cost for stock options is measured as the excess, if any, of the fair market
value of the Company's stock at the date of grant over the amount an individual
must pay to acquire the stock and is amortized over the vesting period. All
transactions in which goods and services are the consideration received for the
issuance of equity instruments, such as stock options, are expensed based on
the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity
instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measured. The Company has
adopted the disclosure only provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS 123").

    Comprehensive income

      Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting
Comprehensive Income" ("SFAS 130") establishes a standard for reporting and
displaying comprehensive income and its components within the financial
statements. Comprehensive income includes charges and credits to equity that
are not the results of transactions with shareholders. Comprehensive income is
comprised of net income and other comprehensive income. There were no
components of other comprehensive income for the period ended December 31, 1998
or for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1999 (unaudited).

    Unaudited interim financial statements

      The financial statements as of September 30, 1999 and for the nine months
ended September 30, 1998 and 1999 are unaudited. In the opinion of management,
the September 30, 1998 and 1999 unaudited interim financial statements include
all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a
fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for those
periods. The results of operations for the nine months ended September 1999 are
not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the
year ending December 31, 1999.

3. Acquisition (Unaudited)

      On March 1, 1999, the Company acquired all of the outstanding common
stock of Sensor Management Systems, Inc. (SMS) for a purchase price of
$1,550,000. SMS is a government contractor specializing in installation of
traffic monitoring systems. The purchase consideration consisted of $300,000 in
notes payable and 1,250,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock valued at
$1,250,000. The purchase agreement also includes additional consideration of
$75,000 which is contingent upon certain performance metrics. Such
consideration will be recognized when the contingency is resolved and the
consideration becomes payable. The acquisition has been accounted for as a
purchase in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion 16 "Business
Combinations". Goodwill of $1,415,641 related to the acquisition is being
amortized on a straight-line basis over a useful life of three years.
Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 was $289,847.

                                     F-189
<PAGE>

                               TRAFFIC.COM, INC.
                        (A Development Stage Enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


4. Property and Equipment, Net

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      (unaudited)
                                          December 31, September 30,  Useful
                                              1998         1999        Life
                                          ------------ ------------- ---------
   <S>                                    <C>          <C>           <C>
   Machinery and equipment...............    $   --     $   87,794    10 years
   Office furniture and equipment........        --          6,738     5 years
   Computer hardware and software........     3,269         39,734   3-5 years
   Vehicles..............................        --        213,442     5 years
   Construction in progress..............        --        869,839
                                             ------     ----------
                                              3,269      1,217,547
   Accumulated depreciation..............      (654)        (7,365)
   Construction in progress cost
    reimbursement........................        --       (173,992)
                                             ------     ----------
                                             $2,615     $1,036,190
                                             ======     ==========
</TABLE>

      Depreciation expense was $654 and $6,711 for the period ended December
31, 1998 and the nine months ended September 30, 1999.

5. Short-term Debt (Unaudited)

      A subsidiary of the Company is a party to a $100,000 revolving credit
facility which bears interest at prime plus 1% and is payable on demand. The
line of credit is collateralized by the assets of the subsidiary. The facility
expires in January 2000. At September 30, 1999, the outstanding balance on this
line of credit was $97,200 at an interest rate of 9.25%.

      A subsidiary of the Company is a party to a promissory note which bears
interest at prime plus 1.5% and is payable on demand. The note is
collateralized by the assets of the subsidiary. At September 30, 1999, the
outstanding balance on this note was $47,000 at an interest rate of 9.75%.

6. Notes Payable--Related Parties (Unaudited)

    SMS note payable

      In connection with the acquisition of SMS (Note 3), the Company entered
into a promissory note in the amount of $375,000 with the sellers of SMS, who
are now shareholders of the Company. The note bears interest at 6% and is
payable in two installments. The first installment of $300,000 is due upon
completion of an equity financing by the Company in excess of $1,000,000. The
remaining $75,000 will be recognized upon resolution of certain purchase price
contingencies. See Note 12 for payment of the first installment subsequent to
September 30, 1999.

    Convertible demand note payable

      On April 22, 1999, the Company issued a convertible note payable in the
amount of $1,200,000 to certain holders of the Company's Preferred Stock (Note
9). The note bears interest at 9%, is payable on demand and is collateralized
by the assets of the Company. The note may be converted at the option of the
holder into shares of any new class or series of equity securities issued by
the Company within one year from the date of the note or into shares of Series
A Convertible Preferred Stock at a conversion price of $1.00 per share.

                                     F-190
<PAGE>

                               TRAFFIC.COM, INC.
                        (A Development Stage Enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


      In conjunction with issuance of the note, the Company issued warrants to
purchase 600,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock at a purchase
price of $1.00 per share, exercisable through April 22, 2009. The aggregate
value of the warrants was estimated at $75,000 and was accounted for as
discount on the note payable. The discount is being amortized over the
estimated period to conversion of the note. At September 30, 1999, the
remaining unamortized discount balance was $3,125. See Note 12 regarding
conversion of the note subsequent to September 30, 1999.

7. Long-term Debt (Unaudited)

      As a consequence of the acquisition of SMS, the Company is a party to
various long-term collateralized vehicle and equipment loans. A portion of
these loans bear interest at prime plus .25% while the remainder carry fixed
rates from 8.75% to 9.75%. Monthly payments of principal and interest under
these loans amount to $6,709. The loans mature at various dates, beginning
December 4, 2000 through January 4, 2004.

8. Income Taxes

      At December 31, 1998 and September 30, 1999, the Company had net
deductible temporary differences and net operating loss carryforwards of
approximately $441,000 and $2,200,000, respectively. The tax loss carryforwards
expire beginning in 2013. A full valuation allowance has been provided for the
net deductible temporary differences and tax loss carryforwards due to
uncertainty regarding their utilization.

9. Mandatorily Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock

    Fiscal 1998

      On September 22, 1998, the Company issued 500,000 shares of Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series A Preferred Stock"), $0.01 par value, at a
purchase price of $1.00 per share for total proceeds of $500,000. Each share of
Series A Preferred Stock is convertible into one share of Common Stock at the
option of the holder and converts automatically upon an initial public offering
of Common Stock. The conversion ratio is subject to change based on certain
dilution events, as defined in the preferred stock purchase agreement. The
Series A Preferred Stock is entitled to receive any dividends declared on the
Company's Common Stock based on the number of shares into which the Series A
Preferred Stock is convertible. Each holder of the Series A Preferred Stock is
entitled to one vote for each share of Common Stock into which such share of
Series A Preferred Stock is convertible. In addition, the Series A Preferred
Stock holders, voting as a separate class, are entitled to elect two of the
Company's five directors. The Series A Preferred Stock is redeemable by the
holder at any time after the fifth anniversary of the original issuance date in
an amount equal to the original purchase price plus any declared but unpaid
dividends. In the event of liquidation, the Series A Preferred Stock carries a
premium of 8% per year.

    Nine months ended September 30, 1999 (unaudited)

      On January 27, 1999; May 26, 1999 and August 6, 1999, the Company issued
45,000; 100,000 and 100,000 additional shares of Series A Preferred Stock,
respectively, to new investors at a purchase price of $1.00 per share.

      See Note 12 for changes to the terms of the Series A Preferred Stock
subsequent to September 30, 1999.

                                     F-191
<PAGE>

                               TRAFFIC.COM, INC.
                        (A Development Stage Enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


10. Shareholders' Deficit

    Common stock

      The Company is authorized to issue 5,000,000 shares of $.01 par value
common stock. Common shareholders have the right to one vote for each share of
Common Stock held. Common shareholders have the right to elect two members of
the Board of Directors, and one additional member to be voted with the
preferred shareholders.

    Preferred stock

      The Company is authorized to issue 750,000 shares of $.01 par value
preferred stock. The Board of Directors has the authority to issue shares and
to fix voting privileges, dividend rates, conversion privileges and any other
rights of the preferred stock.

      See Note 12 for changes to the Company's Articles of Incorporation
subsequent to September 30, 1999.

11. Commitments and Contingencies (Unaudited)

    Legal proceedings

      During 1998, the Company was engaged in merger negotiations which were
subsequently terminated in February 1999. In July 1999, the former target
company filed a civil suit in connection with the termination of merger
negotiations. The case is in the preliminary stages; however, the Company does
not believe that the suit will result in a material adverse impact on the
financial condition or results of operations of the Company.

      Prior to termination of negotiations, the Company advanced $140,000 to
the target company. A valuation allowance has been established related to this
advance based on uncertainty regarding its collection.

12. Subsequent Events (Unaudited)

    Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation

      On October 6, 1999, the Company amended and restated its Articles of
Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares to 45,000,000,
divided into a class of 33,800,000 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value per
share, and a class of 11,200,000 shares of Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value per
share. The 11,200,000 shares of Preferred Stock are further designated as
2,600,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (Note 9); 5,000,000
shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock and 3,600,000 shares of Series C
Convertible Preferred Stock. In addition, the number of directors was increased
to seven.

      The amendment altered the voting rights of the Common Stock such that
holders of Common Stock, voting together with the holders of the Series A,
Series B and Series C Preferred Stock, are entitled to elect three directors of
the Company.

      As a result of the amendment, the terms of the Series A Preferred Stock
were changed to reflect a mandatory redemption date of five years from the date
of the first issuance of Series B Preferred Stock for one-

                                     F-192
<PAGE>

                               TRAFFIC.COM, INC.
                        (A Development Stage Enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

third of the outstanding Series A Preferred Stock. The remaining two-thirds may
be redeemed in equal installments on the sixth and seventh anniversary of the
first issuance of Series B Preferred Stock. The voting rights of the Series A
Preferred Stock were changed to allow the holders of Series A Preferred Stock
to elect one director, voting as a separate class.

      The newly authorized Series B Preferred Stock is convertible into one
share of Common Stock at the option of the holder and converts automatically
upon an initial public offering of Common Stock. The conversion ratio is
subject to change based on certain dilution events. The Series B Preferred
Stock is entitled to receive non-cumulative dividends of $0.19 per share as
well as any dividends declared on the Company's Common Stock based on the
number of shares into which the Series B Preferred Stock is convertible. Each
holder of the Series B Preferred Stock is entitled to one and one-half votes
for each share of Common Stock into which such share of Series B Preferred
Stock is convertible. In addition, the Series B Preferred Stock holders, voting
as a separate class, are entitled to elect two directors. The Series B
Preferred Stock is redeemable by the holder in one-third increments on the
fifth, sixth and seventh anniversary of the first issuance of Series B
Preferred Stock. In the event of liquidation, the Series B Preferred Stock
carries a premium of 8% per year.

      The newly authorized Series C Preferred Stock is convertible into one
share of Common Stock at the option of the holder and converts automatically
upon an initial public offering of Common Stock. The conversion ratio is
subject to change based on certain dilution events. The Series C Preferred
Stock is entitled to receive non-cumulative dividends of $0.19 per share as
well as any dividends declared on the Company's Common Stock based on the
number of shares into which the Series C Preferred Stock is convertible. Each
holder of the Series C Preferred Stock is entitled to one vote for each share
of Common Stock into which such share of Series C Preferred Stock is
convertible. In addition, the Series C Preferred Stock holders, voting as a
separate class, are entitled to elect one director. The Series C Preferred
Stock is redeemable by the holder in one-third increments on the fifth, sixth
and seventh anniversary of the first issuance of Series B Preferred Stock. In
the event of liquidation, the Series C Preferred Stock carries a premium of 8%
per year.

    Sale of Preferred Stock

      On October 7, 1999, the Company entered into a preferred stock purchase
agreement with a group of investors. Under the terms of the agreement, the
Company agreed to sell 4,824,563 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock
and 3,508,771 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock. The shares are to
be sold in three separate increments of 2,026, 316 shares of Series B and
1,473,683 shares of Series C; 1,490,852 shares of Series B and 1,084,256 shares
of Series C; and 1,307,395 shares of Series B and 950,832 shares of Series C,
each at a purchase price of $2.00, $2.33 and $2.66 per share, respectively.

      The first purchase of shares was completed on October 7, 1999 and
resulted in proceeds to the Company of approximately $7,000,000. The second and
third purchases are subject to the Company's achievement of certain performance
metrics set forth in the agreement no later than September 30, 2000 and
September 30, 2001, respectively.

    Conversion of Note Payable

      On October 7, 1999, the outstanding convertible demand note in the amount
of $1,200,000 plus accrued interest of $48,378 was converted in accordance with
its terms into 1,248,378 shares of Series A Preferred Stock at a conversion
price of $1 per share. The remaining unamortized discount was recognized as
interest expense at the date of conversion.

                                     F-193
<PAGE>

                               TRAFFIC.COM, INC.
                        (A Development Stage Enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    Stock Option Plans

      In October 1999, the Company's Board of Directors and shareholders
approved the 1999 Long-Term Incentive Plan which reserves 1,157,000 shares of
Common Stock for issuance to directors, officers and other key employees. The
plan is administered by the Board and provides for grants of stock options,
stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, deferred stock, stock bonuses,
dividend equivalents and other stock-based awards. Stock options granted under
the plan have an exercise price equal to 100% of fair market value (as
determined by the Board) on the date of grant, expire ten years from the date
of grant and are exercisable as determined by the Board. On October 6, 1999,
456,000 stock options were granted to employees at an exercise price of $0.25
per share.

      In October 1999, the Company's Board of Directors and shareholders
approved the 1999 Non-Employees' Stock Plan which reserves 1,200,000 shares of
Common Stock for issuance to non-employee directors, advisors and consultants.
The plan is administered by the Board and provides for grants of stock options
and restricted stock, as well as the payment of directors' fees in the form of
shares or deferred shares of Common Stock. Stock options granted under the plan
have an exercise price equal to 100% of fair market value (as determined by the
Board) on the date of grant, expire ten years from the date of grant and are
exercisable in 25% increments each year following the first anniversary of the
date of grant. On October 6, 1999, 716,000 stock options were granted to non-
employee directors at an exercise price of $0.25 per share.

    SMS Note Payable

      As a result of the first closing of the Series B and Series C Preferred
Stock, on October 13, 1999, the Company repaid the $300,000 note payable to the
sellers of SMS, in accordance with the terms of the note.


                                     F-194
<PAGE>

                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To United Messaging, Inc.:

      We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of United Messaging, Inc.
(a development-stage enterprise) (the Company) as of December 31, 1998, and the
related statements of operations, redeemable convertible preferred stock and
stockholders' deficit and cash flows for the period from August 25, 1998
(inception) to December 31, 1998. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express
and opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

      We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

      In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of United Messaging,
Inc. (a development stage enterprise) as of December 31, 1998, and the results
of its operations and its cash flows for the period August 25, 1998 (inception)
to December 31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.

                                          Arthur Andersen LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
November 9, 1999

                                     F-195
<PAGE>

                             UNITED MESSAGING, INC.
                        (A Development-Stage Enterprise)

                                 Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      (Audited)    (Unaudited)
                                                     December 31, September 30,
                                                         1998         1999
                                                     ------------ -------------
<S>                                                  <C>          <C>
Assets
Current assets:
  Cash..............................................  $     613    $ 2,490,333
  Accounts receivable...............................         --         94,530
  Prepaid expenses..................................        917        305,091
                                                      ---------    -----------
    Total current assets............................      1,530      2,889,954
                                                      ---------    -----------
Property and equipment, net of accumulated
 depreciation of $1,572 and $56,617, respectively...     19,192        887,886
                                                      ---------    -----------
    Total assets....................................  $  20,722    $ 3,777,840
                                                      =========    ===========
Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable..................................  $   6,973    $   380,279
  Accrued expenses..................................     53,669        493,302
  Deferred revenues.................................         --         57,000
  Due to employees..................................     10,882            345
  Advances from stockholder.........................     53,197             --
                                                      ---------    -----------
    Total liabilities...............................    124,721        930,926
                                                      ---------    -----------
Commitments and contingences (note 8)
Redeemable Series A convertible preferred stock.....         --      5,784,041
                                                      ---------    -----------
Stockholders' deficit:
  Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 4,500,000 shares
   authorized, none outstanding at December 31,
   1998, 4,500,000 Redeemable Series A Convertible
   shares issued and outstanding at September 30,
   1999.............................................         --             --
  Common stock, $.001 par value, 9,500,000 shares
   authorized, 2,066,677 issued and outstanding at
   December 31, 1998, 3,333,350 issued and
   outstanding at September 30, 1999................      2,067          3,333
  Additional paid-in capital........................         --             --
  Additional paid-in capital--warrants..............         --         53,727
  Deficit accumulated during the development stage..   (106,066)    (2,994,187)
                                                      ---------    -----------
    Total stockholders' deficit.....................   (103,999)    (2,937,127)
                                                      ---------    -----------
    Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit.....  $  20,722    $ 3,777,840
                                                      =========    ===========
</TABLE>

        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

                                     F-196
<PAGE>

                             UNITED MESSAGING, INC.
                        (A Development-Stage Enterprise)

                            Statements of Operations

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                           (Audited)    (Unaudited)                 (Unaudited)
                          Period From   Period From                 Period From
                           August 25,   August 25,    (Unaudited)   August 25,
                              1998         1998          Nine          1998
                          (Inception)   (Inception)     Months      (Inception)
                            Through       Through        Ended        Through
                          December 31, September 30, September 30, September 30,
                              1998         1998          1999          1998
                          ------------ ------------- ------------- -------------
<S>                       <C>          <C>           <C>           <C>
Revenues................   $      --       $  --      $    37,530   $    37,530
Expenses Incurred in the
 Development Stage:
  Operations............      20,940          --          813,809       834,749
  Selling and
   marketing............      69,429          --          727,924       797,353
  Administration........      14,125         255        1,280,452     1,294,577
  Depreciation..........       1,572          --           55,045        56,617
                           ---------       -----      -----------   -----------
    Total expenses......     106,066         255        2,877,230     2,983,296
                           ---------       -----      -----------   -----------
  Operating loss........    (106,066)       (255)      (2,839,700)   (2,945,766)
Interest Income.........          --          --           64,464        64,464
                           ---------       -----      -----------   -----------
Net Loss................    (106,066)       (255)      (2,775,236)   (2,881,302)
Preferred Stock
 Dividends..............          --          --          159,041       159,041
                           ---------       -----      -----------   -----------
Net Loss Applicable to
 Common Shareholders....   $(106,066)      $(255)     $(2,934,277)  $(3,040,343)
                           =========       =====      ===========   ===========
</TABLE>



        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

                                     F-197
<PAGE>

                             UNITED MESSAGING, INC.
                        (A Development-Stage Enterprise)

 Statements of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Deficit

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         Stockholders' Deficit
                                                    -----------------------------------------------------------------
                                        Redeemable                                Additional                 Total
                                        Convertible  Common    Common  Additional  Paid-in                  Stock-
                                         Preferred    Stock    Stock    Paid-in    Capital-  Accumulated   holders'
                                           Stock    (Shares)  (Amount)  Capital    Warrants    Deficit      Deficit
                                        ----------- --------- -------- ---------- ---------- -----------  -----------
<S>                                     <C>         <C>       <C>      <C>        <C>        <C>          <C>
Balance, August 25, 1998 (Inception)..  $       --         --  $   --   $     --   $    --   $        --  $        --
 Issuance of Common stock.............          --  2,066,677   2,067         --        --            --        2,067
 Net Loss.............................          --         --      --         --        --      (106,066)    (106,066)
                                        ----------  ---------  ------   --------   -------   -----------  -----------
Balance, December 31, 1998............          --  2,066,677   2,067         --        --      (106,066)    (103,999)
 Issuance of Common stock
  (unaudited).........................          --  1,266,673   1,266     11,400        --            --       12,666
 Issuance of Preferred stock
  (unaudited).........................   5,625,000         --      --         --        --            --           --
 Contribution by stockholder of
  advance (Note 4) (unaudited)........          --         --      --     34,756        --            --       34,756
 Issuance of warrants to bank
  (unaudited).........................          --         --      --         --    53,727            --       53,727
 Preferred stock dividends
  (unaudited).........................     159,041         --      --    (46,156)       --      (112,885)    (159,041)
 Net Loss (unaudited).................          --         --      --         --        --    (2,775,236)  (2,775,236)
                                        ----------  ---------  ------   --------   -------   -----------  -----------
Balance, September 30, 1999
 (Unaudited)..........................  $5,784,041  3,333,350  $3,333   $     --   $53,727   $(2,994,187) $(2,937,127)
                                        ==========  =========  ======   ========   =======   ===========  ===========
</TABLE>



        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

                                     F-198
<PAGE>

                             UNITED MESSAGING, INC.
                        (A Development-Stage Enterprise)

                            Statements of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                         (Audited)    (Unaudited)                 (Unaudited)
                        Period From   Period From                 Period From
                         August 25,   August 25,                  August 25,
                            1998         1998       (Unaudited)      1998
                        (Inception)   (Inception)   Nine Months   (Inception)
                          Through       Through        Ended        Through
                        December 31, September 30, September 30, September 30,
                            1998         1998          1999          1999
                        ------------ ------------- ------------- -------------
<S>                     <C>          <C>           <C>           <C>
Operating Activities:
 Net loss..............  $(106,066)      $(393)     $(2,775,236)  $(2,881,302)
 Adjustments to
  reconcile net loss to
  net cash used in
  operating activities:
  Depreciation.........      1,572          --           55,045        56,617
  Increase (decrease)
   in cash due to
   changes in:
    Prepaid expenses...       (917)         --         (250,447)     (251,364)
    Accounts
     receivable........         --          --          (94,530)      (94,530)
    Accounts payable...      6,973         393          373,306       380,279
    Accrued expenses...     53,669          --          439,633       493,302
    Deferred revenue...         --          --           57,000        57,000
    Due to employees...     10,882          --          (10,537)          345
                         ---------       -----      -----------   -----------
      Net cash used in
       operating
       activities......    (33,887)         --       (2,205,766)   (2,239,653)
                         ---------       -----      -----------   -----------
Investing Activities:
 Capital expenditures..    (20,764)         --         (923,739)     (944,503)
                         ---------       -----      -----------   -----------
      Net cash used in
       investing
       activities......    (20,764)         --         (923,739)     (944,503)
                         ---------       -----      -----------   -----------
Financing Activities:
 Proceeds from issuance
  of common stock......         --          --           12,666        12,666
 Proceeds from issuance
  of preferred stock...         --          --        5,625,000     5,625,000
 Advances from
  stockholder..........     55,264          --          (18,441)       36,823
                         ---------       -----      -----------   -----------
      Net cash provided
       by financing
       activities......     55,264          --        5,619,225     5,674,489
                         ---------       -----      -----------   -----------
Net Increase in Cash...        613          --        2,489,720     2,490,333
Cash, beginning of
 period................         --          --              613            --
                         ---------       -----      -----------   -----------
Cash, End of Period....  $     613       $  --      $ 2,490,333   $ 2,490,333
                         =========       =====      ===========   ===========
</TABLE>


        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

                                     F-199
<PAGE>

                             UNITED MESSAGING, INC.
                        (A Development-Stage Enterprise)

                         Notes to Financial Statements

   (Information as of September 30, 1999 and for the period from inception to
                                 September 30,
      1998 and for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 is unaudited)

1. Background:

      United Messaging, Inc. (the Company) was incorporated in Delaware on
August 25, 1998 (inception), for the purpose of becoming the premier worldwide
provider of electronic messaging networks.

      Since inception, the Company has been engaged principally in
organizational activities, including raising capital, recruiting a management
team and employees, executing agreements, negotiating strategic relationships
and developing operational plans and marketing activities. Accordingly, the
Company is in the development stage, as defined by the Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 7 Accounting and Reporting by Development Stage
Enterprises.

2. Significant Accounting Policies:

    Interim Financial Statements

      The financial statements for the period from inception to September 30,
1998 and for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 are unaudited, and in the
opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting only of normal
recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial
position as of September 30, 1999 and the results of its operations for the
period from inception to September 30, 1998 and the nine months ended September
30, 1999. The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30,
1999 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the
entire year.

    Use of Estimates

      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

    Financial Instruments

      The Company's financial instruments principally consist of cash and
accounts payable. Cash and accounts payable are carried at cost which
approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.

    Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated
depreciation.

      Property and equipment are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the
estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

<TABLE>
        <S>                                                              <C>
        Software........................................................ 3 years
        Computer equipment.............................................. 5 years
</TABLE>

                                     F-200
<PAGE>

                             UNITED MESSAGING, INC.
                        (A Development-Stage Enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    Long-Lived Assets

      In accordance with SFAS No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-
Lived Assets to be Disposed Of, the Company periodically evaluates the carrying
value of long-lived assets when events and circumstances warrant such review.
The carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired when the
anticipated undiscounted cash flow from such asset is separately identifiable
and is less than the carrying value. In that event, a loss is recognized in the
amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair market value of the long-
lived asset. The Company has identified no such impairment losses.

    Income Taxes

      At inception, the Company elected to be an S corporation under the
Internal Revenue Code for federal income tax purposes. In lieu of corporate
income taxes, the stockholders of an S corporation are taxed on their
proportionate share of the Company's taxable income or loss. Therefore, the
Company did not record a provision or benefit for federal income taxes prior to
May 21, 1999. The Company is not an S corporation for state income tax purposes
and, therefore, is responsible for state income taxes and liabilities. On May
21, 1999, in connection with the sale of Series A convertible preferred stock
(see Note 4), the Company's S corporation status for federal income taxes was
terminated. Therefore, subsequent to that date, the Company is responsible for
both federal and state income tax liabilities. Due to the Company's net
operating loss in the period from May 22, 1999 to September 30, 1999 no
provision for federal or state income taxes has been provided. The Company has
recorded a valuation allowance against its net deferred tax asset.

    Recapitalization

      On May 10, 1999, the Company increased its authorized shares of common
stock from 1,000,000 to 9,500,000, and authorized 4,500,000 shares of preferred
stock with a par value of $.001 per share. Additionally, the Company effected a
1,000-for-one stock split and changed the par value of its Common stock to
$.001 per share. All references in the financial statements to the number of
shares and to per share amounts have been retroactively restated to reflect
these changes.

3. Property and Equipment:

      A summary of property and equipments is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      December 31, September 30,
                                                          1998         1999
                                                      ------------ -------------
        <S>                                           <C>          <C>
        Computer and software equipment..............   $20,764      $944,503
          Less: Accumulated depreciation.............     1,572        56,617
                                                        -------      --------
        Property and equipment, net..................   $19,192      $887,886
                                                        =======      ========
</TABLE>

4. Advances from Officer:

      During 1998 and the nine months ended September 30, 1999 an
employee/officer advanced $74,481 and $51,357, respectively, to the Company.
The Company paid back $21,282 in 1998 and $69,800 in the nine months ended
September 30, 1999. On August 19, 1999 the employee and the Company agreed that
the remaining $34,756 of the advance would be forgiven and contributed to
capital. Such amount has been reflected as an increase to additional paid in
capital in the accompanying financial statements.

                                     F-201
<PAGE>

                             UNITED MESSAGING, INC.
                        (A Development-Stage Enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


5. Accrued Expenses:

      Accrued expenses included $40,739 and $282,119 of employee compensation
and related benefits at December 31, 1998 and September 30, 1999.

6. Credit Facility:

      On September 30, 1999, the Company obtained a credit facility from a bank
that expires on September 29, 2000 (the "Credit Facility"). The Credit Facility
consists provides for revolving advances (the "Revolving Facility") and
equipment advances (the "Equipment Facility"). The Company may borrow up to
$1,000,000 on the Equipment Facility and $500,000 on the Revolving Facility.
The availability under the Equipment Facility will automatically increase to
$1,500,000 if the Company closes an equity offering which raises at least
$5,000,000. Advances under the Revolving Facility bear interest at prime plus
1.25%, and mature on September 29, 2000. Advances under the Equipment Facility
can not be made after September 29, 2000, are repayable in 36 monthly
installments from the date of the advance and bear interest at the greater of
7.5% or the 36 month treasury rate as of the date of the advance plus 3.25%.
The Credit Facility has no financial covenants.

      In connection with the Credit Facility, the Company issued a warrant to
purchase 60,000 shares of its Common stock to the bank (see Note 8). Using the
Black-scholes valuation method, the Company assigned a value of $53,757 to the
warrant. This amount has been recorded as an other asset and will be amortized
as interest expense over the repayment term of the advances under the facility.

7. Debt:

      On April 9, 1999, the Company borrowed $400,000 from an investor payable
May 26, 1999, with interest at 5% thereafter. The borrowing is in the form of a
convertible promissory note, convertible into Series A preferred stock. The
borrowing was repaid in May 1999 in conjunction with the issuance of Series A
convertible preferred stock (Note 8).

8. Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Deficit:

    Preferred Stock

      On May 21, 1999, the Company sold 4,500,000 shares of Series A redeemable
convertible preferred stock ("Series A Preferred") at a price of $1.25 per
share, resulting in proceeds to the Company of $5,625,000. Each share of Series
A Preferred is convertible at the option of the holder into common stock at
$1.25 per share subject to certain adjustments of the conversion price. The
holders of the Series A Preferred are entitled to receive dividends at a rate
of $0.08 per share per year. Such dividends are payable when declared by the
Board of Directors. The Series A convertible preferred stock is redeemable at
the option of its holders at any time after May 21, 2004 at a redemption price
equal to $1.25 per share plus accrued but unpaid dividends.

      In the event of liquidation of the Company, the holders of Series A
convertible preferred stock are also entitled to receive $1.25 per share plus
accrued but unpaid dividends (adjusted for stock dividends, combination, or
splits) for each share of Series A preferred prior to and in preference to any
distribution to holders of common stock.

                                     F-202
<PAGE>

                             UNITED MESSAGING, INC.
                        (A Development-Stage Enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    Common Stock

      On February 1, 1999, the Company issued 1,266,673 shares of common stock
to founding employees of the Company at fair market value of $.01 per share, as
determined by the Board, given the development stage of the Company.

    Stock Options

      The Company has an option plan which provides for the issuance of up to
1,666,650 shares of Common stock for incentive stock options ("ISOs"),
nonqualified stock options ("NQSOs") and restricted shares. ISOs are granted
with exercise prices at or above fair value as determined by the Board of
Directors. NQSOs are granted with exercise prices determined by the Board of
Directors. During the nine months ended September 30, 1999, the board of
directors granted to certain officers and employees of the Company options to
purchase 827,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $.125 per
share. The options vest over a four year period.

      The Company applies Accounting Principal Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25,
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and the related interpretations in
accounting for options issued under the 1999 Plan. Under APB No. 25,
compensation cost related to stock options granted to employees is computed
based on the intrinsic value of the stock option at the date of grant, which
represents the difference between the exercise price and the fair value of the
Company's Common stock. Under SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation," compensation cost related to stock options granted to employees
is computed based on the value of the stock option at the date of grant using
an option valuation methodology, typically the Black-Scholes pricing model.
SFAS No. 123 can be applied either by recording the fair value of the options
or by continuing to record the APB No. 25 value and disclosing the SFAS No. 123
impact on a proforma basis. The Company has elected the disclosure method of
SFAS No. 123.

    Warrants

      On September 30, 1999 the Company issued to a bank a warrant to purchase
60,000 shares of Common stock at $1.25 per share (see Note 6). The warrant
expires on September 29, 2006.

9. Related-Party Transactions:

      A stockholder has advanced funds and paid expenses on behalf of the
Company which are recorded as an advance from stockholder in the balance sheet.
Such amounts are noninterest bearing and unsecured (see Note 4).

      The Company's operating facilities are located in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
During the period from inception through December 31, 1998, the Company
occupied an office building partially owned by the sole stockholder. The
Company incurred no rent expense in 1998.

                                     F-203
<PAGE>

                             UNITED MESSAGING, INC.
                        (A Development-Stage Enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


10. Commitments and Contingencies:

      On April 22, 1999, the Company entered into a lease for a commercial
office building in Pennsylvania, which is partially owned by a stockholder. The
lease is for one year beginning May 1, 1999, with an annual rent of $88,800.
Also, in April 1999, the Company entered into a one-year lease for an office
facility in Virginia beginning May 1, 1999, and a lease for an operating
facility in Pennsylvania beginning June 1, 1999, and ending December 31, 2002.

      Future annual minimum lease payments for noncancellable operating leases
as of December 31, 1998 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
      Year Ended December 31,
      -----------------------
      <S>                                                              <C>
      1999............................................................ $115,788
      2000............................................................  135,206
      2001............................................................  110,834
      2002............................................................  116,922
</TABLE>

                                     F-204
<PAGE>

                       Report of Independent Accountants


To the Board of Directors and
Shareholders of Universal Access, Inc.:

In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheets and the related statements of
operations, of cash flows and of stockholders' (deficit) equity present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Universal Access, Inc. (the
Company) at December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the results of its operations and
its cash flows for the period from October 2, 1997 (date of inception) to
December 31, 1997 and the year ended December 31, 1998, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management; our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our
audits of these statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.

                                          PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Chicago, Illinois
April 6, 1999, except as to Note 2,
which is as of September 15, 1999

                                     F-205
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                                 Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     (Unaudited)
                                          December 31, December 31,   March 31,
                                              1997         1998         1999
                                          ------------ ------------  -----------
<S>                                       <C>          <C>           <C>
Assets
Current assets:
 Cash and cash equivalents..............   $   1,000   $   844,000   $ 5,570,000
 Accounts receivable, net...............      44,000       657,000     1,271,000
 Prepaid expenses and other current
  assets................................         --         15,000       217,000
 Security deposits......................      54,000        85,000       113,000
                                           ---------   -----------   -----------
   Total current assets.................      99,000     1,601,000     7,171,000
Restricted cash.........................         --        149,000       134,000
Property and equipment, net.............       1,000       219,000       263,000
                                           ---------   -----------   -----------
   Total assets.........................   $ 100,000   $ 1,969,000   $ 7,568,000
                                           =========   ===========   ===========
Liabilities and Stockholders' (Deficit)
 Equity
Current liabilities:
 Accounts payable.......................   $  56,000   $   577,000   $   334,000
 Accrued expenses and other current
  liabilities...........................       2,000        75,000       278,000
 Unearned revenue, net..................         --        381,000       625,000
 Notes payable--shareholders............      76,000       126,000       100,000
 Short-term borrowings..................         --            --        500,000
 Unissued redeemable cumulative
  convertible Series A Preferred Stock..         --      1,004,000           --
                                           ---------   -----------   -----------
   Total current liabilities............     134,000     2,163,000     1,837,000
Note payable............................         --        149,000       134,000
                                           ---------   -----------   -----------
   Total liabilities....................     134,000     2,312,000     1,971,000
                                           ---------   -----------   -----------
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)
Redeemable cumulative convertible Series
 A Preferred Stock, no par value;
 1,000,000 shares authorized; 335,334
 shares issued and outstanding plus ac-
 crued dividends of $20,000 (liquidation
 value of $903,000).....................         --        903,000           --
Redeemable cumulative convertible Series
 A Preferred Stock warrants.............         --         36,000           --
Stockholders' (deficit) equity:
 Cumulative convertible Series A
  Preferred Stock, no par value;
  1,000,000 shares authorized; 772,331
  shares issued and outstanding plus
  accrued dividends of $37,000
  (liquidation value of $2,004,000)--
  unaudited.............................         --            --      2,004,000
 Cumulative convertible Series A
  Preferred Stock warrants--unaudited...         --            --         83,000
 Cumulative convertible Series B
  Preferred Stock, no par value;
  2,000,000 shares authorized, issued
  and outstanding plus accrued dividends
  of $50,000 (liquidation value of
  $4,582,000)--unaudited................         --            --      4,582,000
 Cumulative convertible Series B
  Preferred Stock warrants--unaudited...         --            --      1,197,000
 Common stock, no par value; 300,000,000
  shares authorized; 23,799,000 and
  30,600,000 shares issued and
  outstanding at December 31, 1997,
  December 31, 1998 and March 31, 1999,
  respectively .........................     136,000       225,000       225,000
 Common stock warrants..................         --            --         13,000
 Additional paid-in-capital.............         --        487,000       518,000
 Deferred stock option plan
  compensation..........................         --       (422,000)     (394,000)
 Accumulated deficit....................    (170,000)   (1,572,000)   (2,631,000)
                                           ---------   -----------   -----------
   Total stockholders' (deficit)
    equity..............................     (34,000)   (1,282,000)    5,597,000
                                           ---------   -----------   -----------
   Total liabilities and stockholders'
    (deficit) equity....................   $ 100,000   $ 1,969,000   $ 7,568,000
                                           =========   ===========   ===========
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                     F-206
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                            Statements of Operations

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)
                                           For the      For the      For the
                                From     Year Ended   Three Month  Three Month
                            Inception to  December    Period Ended Period Ended
                            December 31,     31,       March 31,    March 31,
                                1997        1998          1998         1999
                            ------------ -----------  ------------ ------------
<S>                         <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>
Revenues:
  Access...................  $  77,000   $ 1,589,000    $168,000   $ 1,508,000
  Co-location..............         --        40,000          --        23,000
                             ---------   -----------    --------   -----------
    Total revenues.........  $  77,000   $ 1,629,000     168,000     1,531,000
                             ---------   -----------    --------   -----------
Operating expenses:
  Cost of revenues.........     66,000     1,256,000     125,000     1,286,000
  Operations and
   administration..........    180,000     1,516,000     135,000     1,175,000
  Depreciation.............         --        47,000          --        24,000
  Stock option plan
   compensation............         --        65,000          --        28,000
                             ---------   -----------    --------   -----------
    Total operating
     expenses..............    246,000     2,884,000     260,000     2,513,000
                             ---------   -----------    --------   -----------
    Operating loss.........   (169,000)   (1,255,000)    (92,000)     (982,000)
                             ---------   -----------    --------   -----------
Other income and expense:
  Interest expense.........     (1,000)      (27,000)     (2,000)       (3,000)
  Interest income..........         --         8,000          --         2,000
  Other expense............         --      (100,000)         --            --
                             ---------   -----------    --------   -----------
    Total other income and
     expenses..............     (1,000)     (119,000)     (2,000)       (1,000)
                             ---------   -----------    --------   -----------
Net loss...................   (170,000)   (1,374,000)    (94,000)     (983,000)
Accretion and dividends on
 redeemable cumulative
 convertible preferred
 stock.....................         --       (28,000)         --       (76,000)
                             ---------   -----------    --------   -----------
Net loss applicable to
 common stockholders.......  $(170,000)  $(1,402,000)   $(94,000)  $(1,059,000)
                             =========   ===========    ========   ===========
</TABLE>


   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                     F-207
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                            Statements of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)
                                                         For the      For the
                                From       For the     Three Month  Three Month
                            Inception to  Year Ended   Period Ended Period Ended
                            December 31, December 31,   March 31,    March 31,
                                1997         1998          1998         1999
                            ------------ ------------  ------------ ------------
<S>                         <C>          <C>           <C>          <C>
Cash flows from operating
 activities:
  Net loss.................  $(170,000)  $(1,374,000)   $ (94,000)  $  (983,000)
  Adjustments to reconcile
   net loss to net
   cash used for operating
    activities:
    Depreciation...........         --        47,000           --        24,000
    Stock option plan
     compensation..........         --        65,000           --        28,000
    Provision for doubtful
     accounts..............      4,000        42,000        6,000       106,000
  Changes in operating
   assets and liabilities:
   Accounts receivable.....    (48,000)     (655,000)     (50,000)     (720,000)
   Prepaid expenses and
    other current assets...         --       (15,000)          --      (202,000)
   Security deposits.......    (54,000)      (31,000)     (10,000)      (28,000)
   Accounts payable........     56,000       521,000       43,000      (243,000)
   Accrued expenses and
    other current
    liabilities............      2,000        73,000       (1,000)      203,000
   Unearned revenue........         --       381,000           --       244,000
                             ---------   -----------    ---------   -----------
    Net cash used for
     operating activities..   (210,000)     (946,000)    (106,000)   (1,571,000)
                             ---------   -----------    ---------   -----------
Cash flows from investing
 activities:
  Purchase of property and
   equipment...............     (1,000)     (265,000)      (1,000)      (68,000)
                             ---------   -----------    ---------   -----------
Cash flows from financing
 activities:
  Net borrowings on line of
   credit..................         --            --           --       500,000
  Proceeds from notes
   payable.................     76,000       199,000       51,000       100,000
  Payments on notes
   payable.................         --            --           --      (141,000)
  Proceeds from unissued
   redeemable Series A
   preferred stock.........         --     1,004,000           --            --
  Proceeds from redeemable
   Series A preferred
   stock...................         --       875,000           --        71,000
  Proceeds from Series B
   preferred stock.........         --            --           --     4,563,000
  Proceeds from common
   stock...................    136,000        89,000       79,000            --
  Proceeds from redeemable
   Series A preferred stock
   warrants................         --        36,000           --        47,000
  Proceeds from Series B
   preferred stock
   warrants................         --            --           --     1,197,000
  Proceeds from common
   stock warrants..........         --            --           --        13,000
  Cash deposit to
   collateralize note
   payable, net............         --      (149,000)          --        15,000
                             ---------   -----------    ---------   -----------
   Net cash provided by
    financing activities...    212,000     2,054,000      130,000     6,365,000
                             ---------   -----------    ---------   -----------
Net increase in cash and
 cash equivalents..........      1,000       843,000       23,000     4,726,000
Cash and cash equivalents,
 beginning of period.......         --         1,000        1,000       844,000
                             ---------   -----------    ---------   -----------
Cash and cash equivalents,
 end of period.............  $   1,000   $   844,000    $  24,000   $ 5,570,000
                             =========   ===========    =========   ===========
</TABLE>

No amounts were paid for income taxes or interest during 1997 and 1998.


   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                     F-208
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                  Statements of Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity
           December 31, 1997 and 1998 and March 31, 1999 (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                    Preferred Stock                   Common Stock                          Deferred
                  -------------------  Preferred  --------------------  Common  Additonal    Stock
                                         Stock      Shares    No Par    Stock   Paind-in  Options Plan Accumulated
                  Shares    Amount     Warrants     Issued     Value   Warrants  Capital  Compensation   Deficit        Total
                  ------- ----------- ----------- ---------- --------- -------- --------- ------------ ------------  -----------
<S>               <C>     <C>         <C>         <C>        <C>       <C>      <C>       <C>          <C>           <C>
Balance at
 October 2,
 1997...........       -- $        -- $        --         -- $      -- $     -- $      --  $       --  $         --  $        --
Issuance of
 common stock...       --          --          -- 23,799,000   136,000       --        --          --            --      136,000
Net loss........       --          --          --         --        --       --        --          --      (170,000)    (170,000)
                  ------- ----------- ----------- ---------- --------- -------- ---------  ----------  ------------  -----------
Balance at
 December 31,
 1997...........       --          --          -- 23,799,000   136,000       --        --          --      (170,000)     (34,000)
Issuance of
 common stock...       --          --          --  6,201,000    89,000       --        --          --            --       89,000
Exercise of
 stock options..       --          --          --    600,000        --       --        --          --            --           --
Deferred stock
 option plan
 compensation...       --          --          --         --        --       --   487,000    (487,000)           --           --
Stock option
 plan
 compensation...       --          --          --         --        --       --        --      65,000            --       65,000
Net loss........       --          --          --         --        --       --        --          --    (1,374,000)  (1,374,000)
Accretion and
 dividends on
 Series A
 Preferred
 Stock..........       --          --          --         --        --       --        --          --       (28,000)     (28,000)
                  ------- ----------- ----------- ---------- --------- -------- ---------  ----------  ------------  -----------
Balance at
 December 31,
 1998...........       --          --          -- 30,600,000   225,000       --   487,000    (422,000)   (1,572,000)  (1,282,000)
Accretion on
 redeemable
 Series A
 Preferred Stock
 (unaudited)....       --          --          --         --        --       --        --          --        (9,000)      (9,000)
Termination of
 mandatory
 redemption
 feature of
 Series A
 Preferred Stock
 (unaudited)....  335,334     912,000      36,000         --        --       --        --          --            --      948,000
Issuance of
 Series A
 Preferred Stock
 (unaudited)....  436,997   1,075,000          --         --        --       --        --          --            --    1,075,000
Issuance of
 Series A
 Preferred Stock
 warrants
 (unaudited)....       --          --      47,000         --        --       --        --          --            --       47,000
Issuance of
 Series B
 Preferred Stock
 (unaudited)....  200,000   4,532,000          --         --        --       --        --          --            --    4,532,000
Issuance of
 Series B
 Preferred Stock
 warrants
 (unaudited)....       --          --   1,197,000         --        --       --        --          --            --    1,197,000
Dividends on
 Series A
 Preferred Stock
 (unaudited)....       --      17,000          --         --        --       --        --          --       (17,000)          --
Dividends on
 Series B
 Preferred Stock
 (unaudited)....       --      50,000          --         --        --       --        --          --       (50,000)          --
Issuance of
 common stock
 warrants
 (unaudited)....       --          --          --         --        --   13,000        --          --            --       13,000
Issuance of
 common stock
 options by
 certain
 shareholders
 (unaudited)....       --          --          --         --        --       --    31,000          --            --       31,000
Stock option
 plan
 compensation
 (unaudited)....       --          --          --         --        --       --        --      28,000            --       28,000
Net loss
 (unaudited)....       --          --          --         --        --       --        --          --      (983,000)    (983,000)
                  ------- ----------- ----------- ---------- --------- -------- ---------  ----------  ------------  -----------
Balance at March
 31, 1999
 (unaudited)....  972,331 $ 6,586,000 $ 1,280,000 30,600,000 $ 225,000 $ 13,000 $ 518,000  $ (394,000) $ (2,631,000) $ 5,597,000
                  ======= =========== =========== ========== ========= ======== =========  ==========  ============  ===========
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                     F-209
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                         Notes to Financial Statements

                   (Information Presented for the Three Month
              Periods Ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 is Unaudited)

Note 1--Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    The Company

      Universal Access, Inc. (the "Company" or "UAI"), an Illinois corporation,
was organized and commenced operations on October 2, 1997 for the purpose of
providing provisioning, co-location and high-capacity bandwidth to "services
providers" that include Internet, Applications, DSL and Telecommunications
providers. The Company operated as a subchapter S-Corporation until September
27, 1998, at which time it converted to a C-Corporation.

    Basis of Presentation

      The accompanying interim financial statements as of March 31, 1999 and
for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 and the related notes have
not been audited. However, they have been prepared in conformity with the
accounting principles stated in the audited financial statements for the period
from October 2, 1997 to December 31, 1997 and the year ended December 31, 1998
and include all adjustments, which were of a normal and recurring nature, which
in the opinion of management are necessary to present fairly the financial
position of the Company and results of operations and cash flows for the
periods presented. The operating results for the interim periods are not
necessarily indicative of results expected for the full years.

    Revenue Recognition

      Access and co-location services are billed a month in advance under long-
term contracts ranging from twelve to sixty months. UAI recognizes revenue in
the month the service is provided. Advance billings are recorded by the Company
as unearned revenue. UAI recognizes revenue from one-time fees for installation
and maintenance when the related services are performed.

    Cash and Cash Equivalents

      Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, money market funds and
all investments with an initial maturity of three months or less. All cash
equivalents are recorded at cost.

    Accounts Receivable

      The allowance for doubtful accounts was $4,000, $46,000 and $152,000 at
December 31, 1997 and 1998 and March 31, 1999, respectively.

      Financial instruments that could potentially subject UAI to concentration
of credit risk primarily include accounts receivable. Two customers represented
38% of total accounts receivable as of December 31, 1998, and 31% of total
sales during 1998. Three customers represented 94% of total accounts receivable
as of December 31, 1997, and 81% of total sales during 1997. If any of these
individually significant customers are unable to meet their financial
obligations, results of operations of the Company could be adversely affected.
UAI performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers' financial condition
and to date has not experienced significant losses with respect to revenues
from any of its significant customers.

                                     F-210
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                   (Information Presented for the Three Month
              Periods Ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 is Unaudited)

    Stock-Based Compensation

      The Company applies Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 and
related interpretations in accounting for its stock option plan. Accordingly,
when options are granted, a non-cash charge representing the difference between
the exercise price and the fair market value of the Common Stock underlying the
vested options on the date of grant is recorded as option plan compensation
expense with the balance deferred and amortized over the remaining vesting
period.

    Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization
are provided for using the straight-line method. Leasehold improvements are
amortized over the life of the lease.

<TABLE>
   <S>                                                                 <C>
   Furniture and fixtures............................................. 3 years
   Co-location equipment.............................................. 3 years
   Equipment.......................................................... 3 years
</TABLE>

      Repairs and maintenance, which do not significantly increase the life of
the related assets, are expensed as incurred.

    Use of Estimates

      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the
date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.

    Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

      The Company reviews its long-lived assets whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The
Company estimates the future cash flows expected to result from operations, and
if the sum of the expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the
carrying amount of the long-lived asset, the Company recognizes an impairment
loss by reducing the depreciated cost of the long-lived asset to its estimated
fair value. To date the Company has not recognized impairment on any long-lived
assets.

    Income Taxes

      On September 27, 1998, UAI changed status from an S-Corporation to a C-
Corporation. As of this date, the Company established a deferred tax asset
which reflects the tax consequences in future years of differences between the
tax basis of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts. The
deferred tax asset was recorded net of a valuation allowance to reduce the
deferred tax asset to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized.

                                     F-211
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                   (Information Presented for the Three Month
              Periods Ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 is Unaudited)

      Prior to September 27, 1998, all attributes for federal income taxes
passed through to the stockholders. Accordingly, no income tax provision or
deferred tax amounts were recorded prior to this date. Had the Company been a
C-Corporation from October 2, 1997 (inception) to December 31, 1998, no income
taxes would have been due since the Company incurred losses during this time
period.

Note 2--Stock Splits

      The Company effected a 500-for-1 common stock split in July 1998, a 2-
for-1 common stock split in February 1999, and a 3-for-2 common stock split on
June 23, 1999 and declared a 1-for-1 stock dividend on September 15, 1999. All
share amounts have been retroactively restated to reflect such splits.

Note 3--Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment consists of the following, stated at cost:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       December 31, December 31,
                                                           1997         1998
                                                       ------------ ------------
   <S>                                                 <C>          <C>
   Furniture and fixtures.............................    $   --      $119,000
   Co-location equipment..............................        --        85,000
   Equipment .........................................     1,000        62,000
                                                          ------      --------
                                                           1,000       266,000
   Less: Accumulated depreciation.....................        --       (47,000)
                                                          ------      --------
   Property and equipment, net........................    $1,000      $219,000
                                                          ======      ========
</TABLE>

Note 4--Notes Payable

      Notes payable are summarized as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     December 31, December 31,
                                                         1997         1998
                                                     ------------ ------------
   <S>                                               <C>          <C>
   Note payable (interest at 7.5%)..................   $    --      $149,000
   Borrowings under line of credit..................        --            --
   Notes payable to shareholders (weighted average
    interest at 9.7%)...............................    76,000       126,000
                                                       -------      --------
   Notes payable....................................   $76,000      $275,000
                                                       =======      ========
</TABLE>

      In November of 1997 and March of 1998, the Company entered into separate
note payable agreements with two of its shareholders in the original principal
amounts of $76,000 and $50,000, respectively. The notes payable bear interest
at a rate of 8.25% and 12%, respectively, and are due upon demand. The note
with the original principal amount of $76,000 is collateralized by a $63,000
security deposit. The $50,000 note payable is unsecured.

      In November 1998, the Company entered into a 36-month term loan agreement
with a Bank, in the original principal amount of $149,000, for the purchase of
office furniture and equipment. The note payable is

                                     F-212
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                   (Information Presented for the Three Month
              Periods Ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 is Unaudited)
collateralized by the Company's property and equipment, and cash deposits and
money market accounts with the Bank. The Company is required to maintain a
balance in their money market account of an amount not less than the original
amount of the note.

      In April 1998, the Company entered into a $500,000 revolving line of
credit agreement with a Bank. Borrowings are at the prime rate plus 0.5% (8.25%
at December 31, 1998) and the agreement expires in May 1999. Borrowings under
the revolving line of credit are unsecured. As of December 31, 1998, no
borrowings were outstanding under this agreement.

      The Company executed unsecured promissory notes with a shareholder dated
December 29, 1998, in the original aggregate principal amount of $100,000. The
notes bear interest at a rate of 10% per year and are due upon demand, after
March 31, 1999. The Company did not receive the proceeds of these promissory
notes until after December 31, 1998; as such the notes payable were offset by
the proceeds receivable at that date for presentation purposes.

Note 5--Income Taxes

      There is no current provision or benefit for income taxes recorded for
the period from September 27, 1998, the date of C-Corporation conversion, to
December 31, 1998, as the Company has generated net operating losses for income
taxes purposes for which there is no carryback potential. There is no deferred
provision or benefit for income taxes recorded as the Company is in a net asset
position for which a full valuation allowance has been recorded due to
uncertainty of realization.

      The components of the deferred income tax asset at December 31, 1998 are
as follows:

<TABLE>
   <S>                                                                <C>
   Net operating loss................................................ $  93,000
   Stock option plan compensation ...................................    18,000
   Allowance for doubtful accounts...................................    19,000
   Other.............................................................    21,000
                                                                      ---------
                                                                        151,000
   Valuation allowance...............................................  (151,000)
                                                                      ---------
     Total........................................................... $      --
                                                                      =========
</TABLE>

      At December 31, 1998, the Company had a federal net operating loss
carryforward of $227,000 which will expire in 2018.

                                     F-213
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                   (Information Presented for the Three Month
              Periods Ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 is Unaudited)

Note 6--Commitments and Contingencies

      The Company leases office facilities and certain equipment over periods
ranging from two to three years. Total rent expense for the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1998 was $0 and $46,000, respectively. Future rentals for
operating leases at December 31, 1998 are as follows:

<TABLE>
   <S>                                                                 <C>
   1999............................................................... $ 74,000
   2000...............................................................   78,000
   2001...............................................................   34,000
   2002...............................................................       --
                                                                       --------
     Total minimum lease payments..................................... $186,000
                                                                       ========
</TABLE>

      In addition to the above leases, the Company has entered into leased line
agreements with telecommunications vendors for high-capacity bandwidth. These
leases are cancelable at any time with a maximum 30-day notice. The Company, in
turn, contracts with customers for the use of the leased high-capacity
bandwidth. The customer contracts provide for cancellation penalties equal to
the sum of all payments due through the remainder of the contract, less 6%.

      The Company entered into an agreement with a telecommunications vendor,
whereby the Company agreed to purchase a minimum of $250,000 of network
services per month, beginning June 29, 1999 and continuing for a period of ten
years.

      UAI has standby letters of credit which have been issued on its behalf
totaling $172,000 securing performance of certain contracts with carriers and
landlords. All letters of credit expire within one year. On February 15, 1999,
an outstanding letter of credit for $100,000 was replaced by a $250,000 letter
of credit in support of certain ongoing contracts.

Note 7--Related Party Transactions

      During 1998, UAI entered into certain transactions with shareholders and
directors for the lease of office space and pager equipment. Rent expense for
these leases approximated $65,000 in 1998.

      During February 1999, UAI paid Broadmark Capital Corporation
("Broadmark"), an entity for which a member of the UAI Board of Directors
serves as Chairman, $200,000 for services provided in connection with placement
of the Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred
Stock"). This amount was recorded as an issuance cost, and deducted from the
gross proceeds received on the Series A Preferred Stock. In addition, as
described in Note 11, certain principal shareholders of the Company granted
options to Broadmark to purchase 840,000 of their common stock shares.


                                     F-214
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                   (Information Presented for the Three Month
              Periods Ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 is Unaudited)
Note 8--Employee Benefit Plans and Employment Agreements

    Employee Savings and Benefit Plans

      As of January 1, 1999, UAI implemented a retirement savings plan pursuant
to Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, which covers substantially all
of the Company's employees. Employer contributions to the retirement savings
plan are discretionary.

    Employment Agreements

      UAI has entered into employment agreements with several of its key
employees which have initial terms ranging from one to three years, after which
they are renewable for additional one-year periods. The employment agreements
entitle the employee to receive certain severance payments for termination of
employment without cause, as defined by the agreements.

    Employee Stock Option Plan

      In July of 1998, UAI's Board of Directors adopted the 1998 Employee Stock
Option Plan (the "Plan") for the Company's directors, officers, employees and
key advisors. The total number of shares of UAI no par value Common Stock (the
"Common Stock") reserved for issuance under the Plan is 9,000,000. Awards
granted under the plan are at the discretion of the Company's Board of
Directors, or a compensation committee appointed by the Board of Directors, and
may be in the form of either incentive or nonqualified stock options. At
December 31, 1998, 4,896,000 shares of Common Stock were available for
additional awards under the plan.

      If the Company had elected to recognize compensation cost based on the
fair value of the options as prescribed by Statement of Financial Accounting
Standard No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation", the following
results would have occurred for the year ended December 31, 1998 using the
Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the listed assumptions:

<TABLE>
   <S>                                                               <C>
   Pro forma net loss............................................... $1,375,000
   Volatility.......................................................          0%
   Dividend yield...................................................          0%
   Risk-free interest rate..........................................          5%
   Expected life in years...........................................          5
</TABLE>

      During 1998, the Company recognized $65,000 of option plan compensation
expense and expects to recognize additional expense of approximately $422,000
over the next four years as such options vest.

      The vesting term of options granted under the Plan shall be fixed by the
Board of Directors, or compensation committee elected by the Board of
Directors, but in no case shall be exercisable for more than 10 years after the
date the option is granted.

                                     F-215
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                   (Information Presented for the Three Month
              Periods Ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 is Unaudited)

      The following information relates to stock options with an exercise price
which was less than the fair market value of the underlying stock on the date
of grant:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     Weighted
                                                                      Average
                                                          Number of  Exercise
                                                            Shares     Price
                                                          ---------- ---------
   <S>                                                    <C>        <C>
   Balance at December 31, 1997..........................         --        --
     Granted.............................................  3,450,000 $0.000654
     Exercised...........................................    600,000  0.000006
     Forfeited...........................................         --        --
                                                          ---------- ---------
   Balance at December 31, 1998..........................  2,850,000 $0.000079
                                                          ========== =========
   Weighted average fair value of options granted during
    1998................................................. $     0.14
</TABLE>

      The following information relates to stock options with an exercise price
which equaled the fair market value of the underlying common stock on the date
of grant:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      Weighted
                                                                      Average
                                                            Number of Exercise
                                                             Shares    Price
                                                            --------- --------
   <S>                                                      <C>       <C>
   Balance at December 31, 1997............................       --       --
     Granted...............................................  654,000   $0.091
     Exercised.............................................       --       --
     Forfeited.............................................    6,000     0.02
                                                            --------   ------
   Balance at December 31, 1998............................  327,000   $0.092
                                                            ========   ======
   Weighted average fair value of options granted during
    1998................................................... $   0.02
</TABLE>

      The following information relates to stock options as of December 31,
1998:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             Exercise Prices
                           ----------------------------------------------------
                           $0.000003 to $0.0017 $0.67 to $0.11 $0.2533 to $0.27
                           -------------------- -------------- ----------------
<S>                        <C>                  <C>            <C>
Stock Options Outstanding
  Number .................      2,850,000          582,000          66,000
  Weighted average
   exercise price.........      $  0.0007          $  0.07          $ 0.27
  Weighted average
   remaining contractual
   life (years)...........           4.67             4.51            4.91
</TABLE>

      During 1998, 600,000 stock options were issued to non-employees for
services rendered during 1998. These options were issued with an exercise price
of $0.000003, were immediately exercisable, and comprised $40,000 of the
$65,000 stock option plan compensation expense recognized during 1998. During
1998, all options issued to non-employees were exercised.

                                     F-216
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                   (Information Presented for the Three Month
              Periods Ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 is Unaudited)

Note 9--Redeemable Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock

    Series A Redeemable Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock

      During 1998, UAI issued 335,334 shares of Series A Redeemable Cumulative
Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series A Preferred Stock") for gross proceeds of
$1,006,000. Additionally, UAI received cash and accepted subscription documents
for 385,830 shares of Series A Redeemable Cumulative Convertible Preferred
Stock ("Unissued Series A Preferred Stock") for gross proceeds of $1,157,000.
As of December 31, 1998, the Company had authorized 1,000,000 shares of Series
A Preferred Stock. Stock certificates for the Unissued Series A Preferred Stock
were issued as of February 8, 1999.

      Holders of the Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to cumulative
dividends at an annual rate of 8%, payable in cash or stock, at the Company's
discretion. The Series A Preferred Stock holders have the right to convert
their shares at any time into shares of UAI Common Stock on a 6-for-1 basis. A
qualified initial public offering of at least $1 per share triggers a mandatory
conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock into Common Stock.

      Holders of Series A Preferred Stock have the right to demand the Company
to redeem one-third of the shares originally purchased on each of the fourth,
fifth, and sixth anniversaries of the closing. UAI has the right to redeem not
less than all of the outstanding Series A Preferred Stock between the third and
sixth anniversaries of the closing. All redemptions are to be made at amount
equal to the sum of the original purchase price of the Series A Preferred Stock
plus accumulated but unpaid dividends. On February 3, 1999, the Series A
Preferred Stock holders approved an amended Certificate of Designations, Rights
and Preferences whereby this mandatory redemption feature was terminated.

      Series A Preferred Stock holders vote as a class on all matters and are
entitled to one vote per each Common Stock equivalent share. Series A Preferred
Stock holders, as a class, may elect one representative to the Board of
Directors.

      Upon liquidation or dissolution, shareholders of Series A Preferred Stock
will be distributed available assets up to the sum of the original purchase
price plus accumulated but unpaid dividends. This distribution has preference
over any distribution to common stock holders.

    Series A Redeemable Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock Warrants

      In connection with the sale of Series A Preferred Stock, UAI issued
warrants (the "Series A Warrants") to purchase an additional 33,333 shares of
Series A Preferred Stock at $3.00 per share, exercisable for a period of five
years from September 21, 1998, the issuance date of the warrants.

      The fair market value of the Series A Warrants was established at the
time of issuance to be $36,000, based on the Black-Scholes valuation model. The
Series A Preferred Stock is shown net of the fair market value of the Series A
Warrants.

                                     F-217
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                   (Information Presented for the Three Month
              Periods Ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 is Unaudited)

Note 10--Common Stock

      At December 31, 1998, UAI had authorized 300,000,000 shares of no par
value Common Stock and 30,600,000 shares were issued and outstanding.

      As of February 8, 1999, the Company ratified changes to the composition
of its Board of Directors (the "New Board of Directors"). The New Board of
Directors is composed of seven Directors; three Directors elected by the Common
Stock holders, one Director elected by the Series A Preferred Stock holders,
two Directors elected by the Series B Preferred Stock holders and one Director,
who is to be an industry expert, nominated by the Common Stock holders and
approved by all shareholders jointly.

      The Company has a sufficient number of authorized Common Stock shares
available to issue upon the conversion of the outstanding preferred stock,
warrants and stock options.

      As of December 31, 1998, Common Stock shares reserved for issuance are as
follows:

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                              <C>
      Redeemable Series A Preferred Stock............................. 4,037,988
      Employee stock options outstanding.............................. 3,504,000
      Series A Warrants...............................................   463,398
                                                                       ---------
      Total........................................................... 8,005,386
                                                                       =========
</TABLE>

Note 11--Subsequent Events

      On February 8, 1999, UAI issued 2,000,000 shares of Series B Redeemable
Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series B Preferred Stock") for gross
proceeds of $6,000,000. In conjunction with the issuance of the Series B
Preferred Stock, the Company issued warrants to purchase an additional 400,000
shares of Series B Preferred Stock (the "Series B Warrants") at an exercise
price of $0.01 per share and warrants to purchase 360,000 shares of Common
Stock at $0.50 per share, and caused options to purchase 840,000 shares of
Common Stock to be granted by certain principal shareholders of the Company's
Common Stock. The 840,000 common stock options granted by the principal
shareholders were valued at $31,000 using the Black-Scholes valuation model.
This amount was recorded as additional paid-in capital. Series B Preferred
Stock is convertible into Common Stock on a 6-for-1 basis.

Note 12--Subsequent Events (Unaudited)

      On April 30, 1999, UAI issued 666,667 shares of Series C Convertible
Preferred Stock ("Series C Preferred Stock") for gross proceeds of $1,950,000.
Series C Preferred Stock is convertible into Common Stock on a 3-for-1 basis.

      On May 27, 1999, UAI executed a full-recourse promissory note with the
Company's Chief Operating Officer for a principal amount of $200,000 with a per
annum interest rate of 6%. The promissory note will become immediately due and
payable on April 30, 2004.

      On June 30, 1999, UAI issued 3,764,706 shares of Series D Cumulative
Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series D Preferred Stock") for gross proceeds of
$16,000,000. During July and August 1999, UAI issued an

                                     F-218
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                   (Information Presented for the Three Month
              Periods Ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 is Unaudited)
additional 2,118,647 shares of Series D Preferred Stock for gross proceeds of
$9,000,000. Series D Preferred Stock is convertible into Common Stock on a 3-
for-1 basis.

      On July 30, 1999, UAI acquired substantially all of the assets and
liabilities of Pacific Crest Networks, Inc. ("PCN") in exchange for $774,000 in
cash, $224,000 in the assumption of debt, and 82,353 shares of Series D
Preferred Stock. Assets purchased included all property and equipment, cash,
accounts receivables, software, customer lists and intellectual property. Also,
as part of purchase, UAI assumed certain liabilities of PCN including $276,000
of accounts payable and obligations under leases and vendor contracts.

      On August 4, 1999, the President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief
Financial Officer were granted options to purchase a total of 1,000,000 shares
of common stock at exercise prices from $1.38 to $1.51 per share. These stock
options vested immediately and were exercised on the date of grant. In
connection with the exercise, the UAI board of directors authorized secured
loans to these officers, pursuant to non-recourse promissory notes for a total
amount of $1,485,000 with an annual interest rate of 6%. The promissory notes
will become immediately due and payable on August 4, 2004.

      During August 1999, UAI terminated its revolving line of credit
agreement.

      On November 1, 1999, UAI acquired substantially all of the assets of
Stuff Software, Inc. ("Stuff Software") in exchange for $930,000 in cash and
50,021 shares of UAI common stock. Assets purchased include accounts
receivable, deferred revenue, customer lists, software and intellectual
property.

      On November 10, 1999, UAI issued 1,557,386 shares of Series E Cumulative
Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series E Preferred Stock") for gross proceeds of
$28.5 million. Series E Preferred Stock is convertible into common stock on a
3-for-1 basis. The conversion ratio for the Series E Preferred Stock will be
multiplied by the lesser of 3.75 or the quotient of $750 million divided by the
product of the number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately before
an initial public offering multiplied by the initial public offering per share
price (such quotient is not to be less than 1).

                                     F-219
<PAGE>

                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To USgift.com Corporation:

We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of USgift.com Corporation (a
Georgia corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of OneCoast Network Corporation
in the development stage) as of September 30, 1999 and the related statements
of operations and accumulated deficit and cash flows for the period from
inception (April 27, 1999) to September 30, 1999. These financial statements
are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of USgift.com Corporation as of
September 30, 1999 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the
period from inception (April 27, 1999) to September 30, 1999 in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.

Atlanta, Georgia                          Arthur Andersen LLP
December 3, 1999

                                     F-220
<PAGE>

                             USGIFT.COM CORPORATION

 (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of OneCoast Network Corporation in the Development
                                     Stage)


                                 BALANCE SHEET

                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1999

Assets

<TABLE>
<S>                                                                     <C>
Cash................................................................... $   204
Property and equipment, net............................................ 154,922
                                                                        -------
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                    <C>
                                                                       $155,126
                                                                       ========

Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit

Current Liabilities:
 Due to OneCoast...................................................... $645,774
 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.............................  147,529
                                                                       --------
   Total current liabilities..........................................  793,303
                                                                       --------
Contingencies (Note 4)
Stockholders' Deficit:
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<S>                                                                   <C>
 Common stock, no par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized, 0 shares
  issued and outstanding.............................................        0
 Deficit accumulated during the development stage.................... (638,177)
                                                                      --------
   Total stockholders' deficit....................................... (638,177)
                                                                      --------
                                                                      $155,126
                                                                      ========
</TABLE>

       The accompanying notes are an integral part of this balance sheet.

                                     F-221
<PAGE>

                             USGIFT.COM CORPORATION

 (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of OneCoast Network Corporation in the Development
                                     Stage)

              Statement of Operations and Accumulated Deficit

                       For the Period from Inception

                  (April 27, 1999) to September 30, 1999

<TABLE>
<S>                                                                  <C>
Sales............................................................... $       0
                                                                     ---------
Costs and expenses:
 General and administrative.........................................   636,609
 Depreciation and amortization......................................     1,568
                                                                     ---------
   Total costs and expenses.........................................   638,177
                                                                     ---------
Net loss............................................................  (638,177)
Accumulated Deficit:
 Beginning of period................................................         0
                                                                     ---------
 End of period...................................................... $(638,177)
                                                                     =========
</TABLE>

         The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

                                     F-222
<PAGE>

                             USGIFT.COM CORPORATION

 (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of OneCoast Network Corporation in the Development
                                     Stage)

                          Statement of Cash Flows

                       For the Period from Inception

                  (April 27, 1999) to September 30, 1999

<TABLE>
<S>                                                                  <C>
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
 Net loss........................................................... $(638,177)
 Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating
  activities:
  Depreciation and amortization.....................................     1,568
  Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
   Due to OneCoast..................................................   645,774
   Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.........................   147,529
                                                                     ---------
    Net cash provided by operating activities.......................   156,694
                                                                     ---------
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 Purchases of property and equipment................................  (156,490)
                                                                     ---------
Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents.................................       204
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period......................         0
                                                                     ---------
Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period............................ $     204
                                                                     =========
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
 Interest paid...................................................... $       0
                                                                     =========
 Taxes paid......................................................... $       0
                                                                     =========
</TABLE>

         The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

                                     F-223
<PAGE>

                             USGIFT.COM CORPORATION

 (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of OneCoast Network Corporation in the Development
                                     Stage)

                       Notes to Financial Statements

                            September 30, 1999

1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

  Business

      USgift.com Corporation ("USgift" or the "Company") is a development stage
enterprise organized by OneCoast Network Corporation ("OneCoast") under the
laws of the state of Georgia on April 27, 1999. The Company did not issue any
stock until November 10, 1999, and accordingly, has no outstanding capital
stock at September 30, 1999. The Company was formed for the purpose of pursuing
business to business e-Commerce solutions related to the ongoing business of
OneCoast. OneCoast is a manufacturers' representative agency which solicits
sales of home and gift accessories through various methods of retail
distribution, including gift shops, merchandise marts, and catalogs throughout
the United States.

      The Company's absence of operating history makes it difficult to predict
future operating results. The Company's budgeted expense levels are based, in
part, on its expectations of future growth. If revenue levels are below
expectations or if the Company is unable to reduce expenses proportionately,
operating results will be adversely affected. There is no assurance that the
Company will be profitable. The Company's prospects must be considered in light
of the risks, expenses, and difficulties frequently encountered by companies in
their early stages of development. While the Company believes that their
business to business e-Commerce solutions will become a viable commercial
operation, there can be no assurance in that regard. Accordingly, their
business processes may not work as the Company expects, and to the extent that
the Company is unable to make necessary adjustments to the business processes,
the operating results of the Company may be adversely affected.

  History of Operating Losses

      The Company has incurred net losses since its formation. The Company will
need to generate significant revenues to achieve and maintain profitability
which cannot be assured. The Company plans to significantly increase its sales
and marketing, research and development, and general and administrative
expenses throughout the remainder of calendar year 1999. Advances from OneCoast
as of September 30, 1999 were approximately $646,000. Subsequent to September
30, 1999, USgift became further indebted to OneCoast in the form of a
promissory note totaling approximately $10.3 million (Note 5). This note
matures upon the earlier of demand by OneCoast or proceeds from a qualified
debt or equity financing. OneCoast has represented they will not demand payment
of the note prior to the Company receiving adequate financing.

  Use of Estimates

      The preparation of the accompanying financial statements in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the
financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during
the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

                                     F-224
<PAGE>


                          USGIFT.COM CORPORATION

 (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of OneCoast Network Corporation in the Development
                                  Stage)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


  Cash and Cash Equivalents

      From inception (April 27, 1999) through September 30, 1999, OneCoast
maintained a centralized cash management function; accordingly, the Company did
not maintain a separate operating cash account, and its cash disbursements were
settled by OneCoast. The cash balance at September 30, 1999 relates to petty
cash.

  Fair Value of Financial Instruments

      The book values of trade accounts payable approximate its fair value
principally because of the short-term maturities of this instrument.

  Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated and
amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of
three years.

<TABLE>
    <S>                                                                <C>
    Computer software and equipment................................... $129,091
    Machinery and equipment...........................................   27,399
                                                                       --------
                                                                        156,490
    Less accumulated depreciation.....................................   (1,568)
                                                                       --------
                                                                       $154,922
                                                                       ========
</TABLE>

      The Company records impairment losses on property and equipment used in
operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash
flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets'
carrying amount.

  Comprehensive Income

      The Company currently has no other comprehensive income items as defined
by Statement of Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 130 "Reporting
Comprehensive Income."

  Segment Information

      USgift operates solely in one operating segment, business to business e-
Commerce solutions for the gift and home accessories wholesale industry.

  Recent Accounting Pronouncements

      In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No.
133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," which
USgift will be required to adopt for the year ending December 31, 2001. This
statement establishes a new model for accounting for derivatives and hedging
activities. SFAS No. 133 establishes methods of accounting for derivative
financial instruments and hedging activities related to those instruments as
well as other hedging activities. Because USgift currently holds no derivative
financial instruments and does not currently engage in hedging activities, the
adoption of SFAS No. 133 is expected to have no material impact on USgift's
financial condition or results of operations.

2. PAYABLE TO ONECOAST

      The payable to OneCoast consists primarily of expenses incurred by
OneCoast on behalf of USgift. These expenses include allocations of amounts
estimated by management and the actual operating expenses of

                                     F-225
<PAGE>


                          USGIFT.COM CORPORATION

 (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of OneCoast Network Corporation in the Development
                                  Stage)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

USgift. Advances through September 30, 1999 of $645,774 plus additional
advances of $182,630 are included in the $10.3 million note payable discussed
in Note 5.

      Allocations of certain corporate expenses primarily relating to officer
and corporate administration salaries and benefits and occupancy expense for
corporate headquarters has been included as a component of general and
administrative expense. Because specific identification of such expense was not
practicable, a proportionate cost allocation was utilized to allocate these
expenses to USgift based on management's estimate of officer and corporate
administration's time incurred or total square footage utilized in relation to
OneCoast's total corporate headquarters' square footage. Allocated expenses
totaled approximately $208,000 for the period
from inception (April 27, 1999) to September 30, 1999. Management has
determined that such allocations are a practical and reasonable method of
allocation. However, these financial statements are not necessarily indicative
of the financial position that would have occurred if the Company had been an
independent company. The amounts that would have been incurred on a stand-alone
basis could differ significantly from the allocated amounts due to economies of
scale, differences in management and operational practices, or other factors.

3. INCOME TAXES

      For the period from inception (April 27, 1999) to September 30, 1999, the
Company's results were included in the federal and state income tax returns of
OneCoast. For the purpose of these financial statements, the income tax
provision has been determined on a basis as if the Company were a separate
taxpayer. Due to the history of losses incurred by the Company, the net
deferred tax asset resulting from temporary differences is not considered
probable of realization and therefore is offset in all periods presented by a
valuation allowance. Net operating loss carryforwards generated by USgift
through November 10, 1999 will not be available to offset income taxes
subsequent to the spin-off. A reconciliation of the provision of income taxes
to the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to
income before income taxes is as follows for the period from inception (April
27, 1999) to September 30, 1999:

<TABLE>
    <S>                                                                   <C>
    Statutory federal tax rate...........................................  34.0%
    State tax rate, net of federal tax benefit...........................   4.0
    Valuation allowance.................................................. (38.0)
                                                                          -----
                                                                            0.0%
                                                                          =====
</TABLE>

4. CONTINGENCIES

      For the period from inception (April 27, 1999) to August 31, 1999, the
Company shared office space with OneCoast and was allocated total rent expense
of $4,348. Commencing September 1, 1999, the Company entered into a lease
agreement for separate office space with an obligation of $5,986 per month and
is cancelable upon 30 days notice.

5. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

  Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Corporate Separation

      On April 27, 1999, the Company was organized under the laws of the state
of Georgia. On September 9, 1999, OneCoast notified its shareholders of a spin-
off of USgift whereby one share of USgift common stock would be distributed to
each holder of (or the right to hold) one share of OneCoast common stock. On
November 10, 1999, OneCoast subscribed to 1,634,096 shares of common stock of
USgift, all the then

                                     F-226
<PAGE>


                          USGIFT.COM CORPORATION

 (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of OneCoast Network Corporation in the Development
                                  Stage)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

outstanding shares of USgift common stock, for $16,341 for purposes of
effecting the spin-off. Also on November 10, 1999, pursuant to an agreement
and plan of reorganization and corporate separation, OneCoast and USgift
effected the following:

    Transfer of Assets

     OneCoast transferred certain assets with a nominal net book value to
USgift in exchange for 10,178,152 shares of USgift common stock.

    Distribution of USgift Stock to OneCoast Shareholders

     OneCoast distributed all 10,178,152 shares of USgift common stock
acquired above to each holder of OneCoast stock of any class, subject to the
receipt by USgift of such shareholder's signature to the USgift shareholders
agreement.

    Distribution of USgift Stock to OneCoast Warrant Holders

     At the direction of OneCoast, USgift reserved 2,081,428 shares of common
stock for future issuance to holders of OneCoast warrants to purchase common
stock.

    Purchase and Sale of OneCoast Assets

     USgift purchased certain tangible assets from OneCoast for an estimated
net book value of $160,000.

    Reimbursement of Start-up and Transaction Costs; Loan to USgift

     In consideration of certain prior services provided by OneCoast, advances
of $828,404 through October 31, 1999, an anticipated loan of approximately
$1.6 million and tangible assets with a net book value of $160,000, USgift
promised to pay OneCoast approximately $10.3 million in the form of a
promissory note. The note bears interest at 13.33% per annum, payable
quarterly. Principal is payable on demand or from any proceeds from any debt
or equity financing. The note is secured by substantially all of the assets of
USgift. The Company will account for monies due under the note in excess of
assets received as a capital transaction.

  Shareholders Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement

     All recipients of USgift common stock and equivalents were required to
sign the USgift shareholders agreement. The shareholders agreement, as
amended, provides for the appointment of seven board members, one of which
will be independent. The agreement requires any shareholder wishing to sell
common stock to first offer the shares to the Company and existing
shareholders prior to any sales to third parties. The agreement also grants
certain investors rights to co-sale in the event of a sale to a third party.

     A significant portion of shareholders are also party to a registration
rights agreement which requires the Company to effect a registration of common
stock upon the earlier of October 8, 2000 or 180 days after the effective date
of an initial public offering, as defined.

  License Agreement

     On November 10, 1999, One Coast and USgift entered into a 20-year license
agreement. Pursuant to the agreement, OneCoast licensed certain technology and
derivative works, including an electronic catalog and

                                     F-227
<PAGE>


                          USGIFT.COM CORPORATION

 (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of OneCoast Network Corporation in the Development
                                  Stage)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

electronic order processing system and certain data about OneCoast
manufacturers and their products and OneCoast retailers, to USgift on a royalty
free basis. USgift is required to share all derivative works with OneCoast for
a period of four years.

  Strategic Alliance Agreement

      On November 10, 1999, OneCoast and USgift entered into a strategic
alliance agreement. Pursuant to the agreement, OneCoast will use its best
efforts to encourage OneCoast manufacturers and retailers to conduct business
with and through USgift. In return, USgift agrees to pay OneCoast a percentage
of its revenues through 2004. The percentage is 1.5% of revenues for calendar
year 2000 and decreases .3% each year through 2004.

  Stock Option Plans

      On November 10, 1999, the board of directors of USgift approved the
adoption of the 1999 USgift Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the "1999 Plan")
and the 2000 USgift Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the "2000 Plan"). USgift
reserved 2,447,286 shares of common stock for issuance under the 1999 Plan and
6,573,105 shares of common stock for issuance under the 2000 Plan
(collectively, the "Plans"). The Plans provide for the granting of either
incentive or nonqualified stock options to purchase shares of common stock and
for other stock-based awards to employees, directors, consultants, and
independent contractors.

      On November 10, 1999, the Company issued options to purchase 2,447,286
shares of common stock under the 1999 Plan, all with an exercise price of $.01
per share. The vesting of the options was immediate for 1,933,120 options and
ratable over four years for the remaining 514,166 options. Certain of the
options which vested immediately may be repurchased for $.01 by the Company if
employment is terminated prior to December 1, 2000. The Company anticipates
recording a compensation charge related to the issuance of these options.

      On November 10, 1999, the Company entered into agreements to issue
options to purchase 2,592,378 shares of common stock under the 2000 Plan. The
options were issued in connection with the preferred stock offering discussed
below. The exercise price of the options is $2.21 per share and vest upon the
attainment of certain goals, including effecting an exit transaction, as
defined, or obtaining certain revenue goals for USgift. The Company anticipates
recording a compensation charge related to the issuance of these options.

  Preferred Stock Offering

      On November 19, 1999, the Company amended its articles of incorporation
whereby the authorized capital stock was increased to 113,000,000 shares of
which 13,000,000 shares were designated as Series A Preferred Stock. Dividends
are payable annually in cash or securities at a rate of 8% per annum. The
preferred shares, together with any accrued and unpaid dividends, are
convertible into an equal number of common shares and automatically convert
upon the earlier of a public offering, as defined, or at the election of a two-
thirds majority of the preferred shareholders. The shares are mandatorily
redeemable five years from issuance at the greater of $2.21 per share or fair
market value. The shares have a liquidation preference of $2.21 per share.

      On November 24, 1999, the Company sold 12,265,198 shares of Series A
Preferred for consideration of $27.1 million, plus an earnout. A portion, $7
million, of the consideration is not payable until March 31, 2000.
Additionally, an earnout of $7 million is payable if the Company's revenues for
its fiscal year ended December 31, 2000 are not less than $25 million or the
Company effects a public offering of its common stock, as defined, prior to
December 31, 2000.

      A portion of the proceeds from the offering were used to repay the note
payable to OneCoast.

                                     F-228
<PAGE>

                          Independent Auditors' Report

The Board of Directors
VitalTone Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of VitalTone Inc. (the Company),
a development stage company, as of September 30, 1999, and the related
statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the period
from July 12, 1999 (inception) to September 30, 1999. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of VitalTone Inc. (a development
stage company) as of September 30, 1999, and the results of its operations and
its cash flows for the period from July 12, 1999 (inception) to September 30,
1999, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

                                          KPMG LLP

Mountain View, California
November 11, 1999

                                     F-229
<PAGE>

                                 VITALTONE INC.
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                                 Balance Sheet
               (In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  September 30,
                                                                      1999
                                                                  -------------
<S>                                                               <C>
Assets
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents......................................    $1,437
  Prepaid expenses...............................................         1
                                                                     ------
  Total current assets...........................................     1,438
Property and equipment, net......................................       197
Other assets.....................................................        93
                                                                     ------
                                                                     $1,728
                                                                     ======
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable...............................................    $  282
  Accrued expenses...............................................        81
                                                                     ------
  Total liabilities..............................................       363
Commitments
Stockholders' equity:
  Common stock, $0.01 par value; 35,000,000 shares authorized
   11,440,000 shares issued and outstanding......................       114
  Preferred stock ...............................................     2,005
  Notes receivable from stockholders.............................       (19)
  Deficit accumulated during the development stage...............      (735)
                                                                     ------
  Total stockholders' equity.....................................     1,365
                                                                     ------
                                                                     $1,728
                                                                     ======
</TABLE>


                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                     F-230
<PAGE>

                                 VITALTONE INC.
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                            Statement of Operations
                     (In thousands, except per share data)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              Period from
                                                       July 12, 1999 (inception)
                                                          September 30, 1999
                                                       -------------------------
<S>                                                    <C>
Operating expenses:
  Research and development............................           $171
  Sales and marketing.................................            118
  General and administrative..........................            446
                                                                 ----
    Net loss..........................................           $735
                                                                 ====
</TABLE>



                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                     F-231
<PAGE>

                                 VITALTONE INC.
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                       Statement of Stockholders' Equity
          Period from July 12, 1999 (inception) to September 30, 1999

                                 (In thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     Deficit
                                                         Notes     Accumulated
                            Common stock    Preferred  receivable  during the      Total
                          -----------------   Stock       from     development stockholders'
                            Shares   Amount Issuable  stockholders    Stage       equity
                          ---------- ------ --------- ------------ ----------- -------------
<S>                       <C>        <C>    <C>       <C>          <C>         <C>
Balances as of July 12,
 1999...................          --  $ --   $   --       $ --        $  --       $   --
Issuance of common stock
 to founders for notes
 receivable.............   1,940,000    19       --        (19)          --           --
Issuance of common
 stock..................   9,500,000    95       --         --           --           95
Stock subscription......          --    --    2,005         --           --        2,005
Net loss................          --    --       --         --         (735)        (735)
                          ----------  ----   ------       ----        -----       ------
Balances as of September
 30, 1999...............  11,440,000  $114   $2,005       $(19)       $(735)      $1,365
                          ==========  ====   ======       ====        =====       ======
</TABLE>


                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                     F-232
<PAGE>

                                 VITALTONE INC.
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                            Statement of Cash Flows
                                 (In thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               Period from
                                                              July 12, 1999
                                                              (inception) to
                                                            September 30, 1999
                                                            ------------------
<S>                                                         <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net loss.................................................       $ (735)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used for
   operating activities:
    Depreciation and amortization..........................           10
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
      Prepaid expenses and other assets....................          (94)
      Accounts payable and accrued expenses................          363
                                                                  ------
        Net cash used for operating activities.............         (456)
                                                                  ------
Cash flows used in investing activities--acquisition of
 property and equipment....................................         (207)
                                                                  ------
Cash flows provided by financing activities:
  Proceeds from issuance of common stock...................           95
  Stock subscription.......................................        2,005
                                                                  ------
        Net cash provided by financing activities..........        2,100
                                                                  ------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents..................        1,437
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period.............           --
                                                                  ------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period...................       $1,437
                                                                  ======
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
  Noncash financing activities:
    Common stock issued for notes receivable...............       $   19
                                                                  ======
</TABLE>


                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                     F-233
<PAGE>

                                 VITALTONE INC.

                         Notes to Financial Statements
                               September 30, 1999

(1) Business of the Company

      VitalTone Inc. (the Company) was incorporated in Delaware in July 1999
and commenced operations at that time. The Company provides a highly reliable
source for the procurement, delivery, world-class support, and billing of an
array of key IT services and products. VitalTone enables midsized companies to
focus their internal MIS resources of strategic initiatives while receiving
improved service and tighter control at lower cost.

      VitalTone is in the development stage, and its primary activities to date
have included raising capital necessary for infrastructure, hiring key
personnel, and acquiring property and equipment.

(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    (a) Use of Estimates

      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.

    (b) Cash and Cash Equivalents

      Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and highly liquid investments
such as money market funds, with remaining maturities of less than 90 days as
of the date of purchase. The Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of
default by the financial institutions or the issuers of these investments to
the extent of the amounts recorded on the balance sheet.

    (c) Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk

      The carrying value of the Company's financial instruments, including cash
and cash equivalents approximates fair market value. Financial instruments that
subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash
and cash equivalents.

    (d) Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation
and amortization. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method
over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets generally one to seven
years. Leasehold improvements are amortized of the shorter of the estimated
useful lives of the assets or the lease term.

    (e) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

      The Company evaluates its long-lived assets for impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an
asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is
measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future
undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such
assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is
measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the
fair value

                                     F-234
<PAGE>

                                 VITALTONE INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the
carrying amount of the assets or fair value less costs to sell.

    (f) Income Taxes

      The Company utilizes the asset and liability method of accounting for
income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are
determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax
bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year
in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation
allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the
amounts expected to be recovered.

    (g) Comprehensive Income

      The Company has no material components of other comprehensive income
(loss) for all periods presented.

    (h) Segment Reporting

      In 1999, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
(SFAS) No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related
Information. SFAS No. 131 establishes standards for the manner in which public
companies report information about operating segments in annual and interim
financial statements. It also establishes standards for related disclosures
about products and services, geographic areas, and major customers. The method
for determining what information to report is based on the way management
organizes the operating segments within the Company for making operating
decisions and assessing financial performances. The Company's chief operating
decision-maker is considered to be the chief executive officer (CEO). The CEO
reviews financial information presented on an entity-level basis for purposes
of making operating decisions and assessing financial performance. The entity-
level financial information is identical to the information presented in the
accompanying statement of operations. Therefore, the Company has determined
that it operates in a single operating segment: enterprise service portal
systems.

    (i) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

      In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS
No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. SFAS No.
133 establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative financial
instruments and hedging activities related to those instruments, as well as
other hedging activities. Because the Company does not currently hold any
derivative instruments and does not engage in hedging activities, the Company
expects that the adoption of SFAS No. 133 will not have a material impact on
its financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. The Company will
be required to adopt SFAS No. 133 in fiscal 2001.

                                     F-235
<PAGE>

                                 VITALTONE INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


(3) Property and Equipment

      A summary of property and equipment consisted of the following (in
thousands):

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                                  <C>
      Computers and software.............................................. $194
      Furniture and fixtures..............................................    9
      Leasehold improvements..............................................    4
                                                                           ----
                                                                            207
      Less accumulated depreciation and amortization......................   10
                                                                           ----
                                                                           $197
                                                                           ====
</TABLE>

(4) Stockholders' Equity

    (a) Preferred Stock Issuable

      In July 1999, the Company received a cash advance in the amount of
$2,005,000. This advance has been converted into series A preferred stock upon
the completion of the financing described in note 6 (b).

    (b) Stock Plan

      The Company has reserved 6,500,000 shares of common stock for issuance
under its 1999 equity incentive plan (the Plan). The plan provides for the
issuance of stock purchase rights, incentive stock options, or nonstatutory
stock options.

      Under the Plan, the exercise price for incentive stock options is at
least 100% of the stock's fair market value on the date of grant for employees
owning less than 10% of the voting power of all classes of stock, and at least
110% of the fair market value on the date of grant for employees owning more
than 10% of the voting power of all classes of stock. For nonstatutory stock
options, the exercise price is also at least 110% of the fair market value on
the date of grant for employees owning more than 10% of the voting power of all
classes of stock and no less than 85% for employees owning less than 10% of the
voting power of all classes of stock.

      Under the Plan, options generally expire in 10 years. However, the term
of the options may be limited to 5 years if the optionee owns stock
representing more than 10% of the voting power of all classes of stock. Vesting
periods are determined by the Company's Board of Directors and generally
provide for shares to vest ratably over a three to four year period.

      As of September 30, 1999, there were 3,483,800 additional shares
available for grants under the stock plan.

    (c) Stock-Based Compensation

      The Company has adopted the pro forma disclosure provisions of SFAS No.
123. Had the Company determined compensation cost based on the fair value at
the grant date for its stock options under SFAS No. 123, the Company's pro
forma net loss would not have differed materially from those amounts as
reported in the accompanying financial statements.

                                     F-236
<PAGE>

                                 VITALTONE INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


      The Company's computation of the pro forma amounts reflects only options
granted in fiscal 1999. Therefore, the full impact of calculating compensation
cost is reflected over the vesting period of four years.

      The fair value of each option was estimated on the date of grant using
the minimum value method with the following weighted-average assumption: no
dividends; risk-free interest rate of 5.8%; and expected life of 4 years.

      A summary of the status of the Company's options as of September 30,
1999, is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        average
                                                                        exercise
                                                               Shares    price
                                                              --------- --------
      <S>                                                     <C>       <C>
      Outstanding at beginning of period.....................        --  $  --
      Granted................................................ 3,016,200   0.01
      Exercised..............................................        --     --
      Canceled...............................................        --     --
                                                              ---------
      Outstanding at end of period........................... 3,016,200
                                                              =========
      Options exercisable at end of period...................        --
                                                              =========
</TABLE>

      The weighted-average fair value of options granted for the period ended
September 30, 1999, was $0.01.

      As of September 30, 1999, the range of exercise prices and weighted-
average remaining contractual life of outstanding options were as follows
(number of options in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           Options outstanding
                            -----------------------------------------------------------------
                                                         Weighted-
                                                          average
                                                         remaining                  Weighted-
         Range of            Number of                  contractual                  average
         exercise             options                      life                     exercise
          prices            outstanding                   (years)                     price
         --------           -----------                 -----------                 ---------
         <S>                <C>                         <C>                         <C>
          $0.01              2,816,200                      9.91                      $0.01
           0.08                200,000                     10.00                       0.08
                             ---------
                             3,016,200
                             =========
</TABLE>

                                     F-237
<PAGE>

                                 VITALTONE INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


(5) Income Taxes

      The differences between the income tax benefit computed at the federal
statutory rate and the Company's tax provision for all periods presented
primarily relate to net operating losses not benefited.

      The types of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions
of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities as of September 30, 1999
are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                           1999
                                                                           ----
      <S>                                                                  <C>
      Deferred tax assets:
        Start up costs.................................................... $193
        Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards...................   57
                                                                           ----
      Gross deferred tax assets...........................................  250
      Less valuation allowance............................................ (250)
                                                                           ----
          Total deferred tax assets.......................................   --
                                                                           ====
</TABLE>

      In light of the Company's recent history of operating losses, the Company
has provided a valuation allowance for all of its deferred tax assets as it is
presently unable to conclude that it is more likely than not that the deferred
tax assets will be realized.

      As of September 30, 1999, the Company had approximately $167,000 of
federal and California net operating loss carryforwards. The federal loss
expires primarily in the year 2019, and the California net operating loss
expires in the year 2007.

      The difference between the federal loss carryforward and the accumulated
deficit results primarily from start-up costs deferred for tax purposes.

      Federal and California tax laws impose substantial restrictions on the
utilization of net operating loss and credit carryforwards in the event of an
"ownership change" for tax purposes, as defined in Section 382 of the Internal
Revenue Code. The Company has not yet determined if an ownership change has
occurred. If such ownership change has occurred, utilization of the net
operating losses will be subject to an annual limitation in future years.

(6) Subsequent Events

    (a) Leases

      Subsequent to September 30, 1999, the Company entered into a
noncancelable operating lease agreement expiring in the year 2001 for its
facilities.

      Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases are as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
      Year ending
      December 31,
      ------------
      <S>                                                                <C>
       1999............................................................. $  217
       2000.............................................................    870
       2001.............................................................    652
                                                                         ------
       Future minimum lease payments.................................... $1,739
                                                                         ======
</TABLE>

                                     F-238
<PAGE>

                                VITALTONE INC.

                  Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    (b) Series A Preferred Stock

      During November 1999, the Company issued 9,500,000 shares of Series A
preferred stock for $3.125 per share.

      The rights, preferences, and privileges of the holders of Series A
preferred stock are as follows:

     .  Each share of Series A preferred stock shall be convertible at the
        option of the holder, at any time after the date of issuance, into
        one fully paid and nonassessable share of common stock, subject to
        adjustment for certain dilutive events. Each share has voting
        rights equal to the common stock on an "as if converted" basis.

     .  Conversion into common stock is automatic upon the closing of a
        public offering of the Company's common stock at a purchase price
        of not less than $9.375 per share and at an aggregate offering
        price of not less than $50,000,000 for Series A preferred stock.

     .  Holders of Series A preferred stock are entitled to noncumulative
        dividends when and if declared by the Company's Board of
        Directors. As of September 30, 1999, no dividends have been
        declared.

     .  Each share of Series A preferred stock has a liquidation
        preference of $3.125, plus all declared but unpaid dividends.

     .  In the event of liquidation of the Company after payment has been
        made to the holders of Series A preferred stock of the full
        preferential amounts, any remaining assets would be distributed
        ratably among the common and convertible preferred shareholders in
        proportion to their common ownership on an "as if converted"
        basis.

     .  Series A preferred stock is redeemable at any time after November
        2, 2004, after the receipt by the Company of a written request
        from the holders of two-thirds of the then outstanding shares of
        Series A preferred stock, at the greater of the original issuance
        price or the fair market value on the date of redemption.

      The preferred stock investors received warrants to purchase 1,000,000
shares of Series A preferred stock for at an exercise price of $6.25 a share.
The fair market value of the warrants at the date of issuance was $1,500,000
which will be amortized against retained earnings through the redemption date
of the Series A preferred stock.


                                     F-239
<PAGE>

                       Report of Independent Accountants

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders ofVivant! Corporation

      In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheet and the related statements
of operations, of stockholders' equity (deficit) and of cash flows present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Vivant! Corporation
(a development stage company) at December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the results of
its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1998 and the
periods from August 7, 1997 (Inception) through December 31, 1997 and December
31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management; our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards which require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for the
opinion expressed above.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
San Jose, California
June 17, 1999, except for Note 10,
which is as of November 18, 1999

                                     F-240
<PAGE>

                              VIVANT! CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                                 Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   (Unaudited)
                                              December 31,        September 30,
                                          ----------------------  -------------
                                            1997        1998          1999
                                          ---------  -----------  -------------
<S>                                       <C>        <C>          <C>
Assets
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents.............. $ 162,000  $   978,000   $   243,000
  Short term investments.................        --    2,348,000       716,000
  Related party receivable (Note 9)......   128,000      100,000            --
  Other current assets...................    18,000       35,000        40,000
                                          ---------  -----------   -----------
    Total current assets.................   308,000    3,461,000       999,000
Property and equipment, net..............    64,000      121,000       229,000
  Other assets...........................        --       17,000        20,000
                                          ---------  -----------   -----------
                                          $ 372,000  $ 3,599,000   $ 1,248,000
                                          =========  ===========   ===========
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 (Deficit)
Current liabilities:
  Current portion of long-term
   obligations........................... $      --  $    25,000   $    76,000
  Bank line of credit....................        --           --       492,000
  Accounts payable.......................     8,000      125,000       228,000
  Accrued liabilities....................    17,000       12,000       134,000
  Convertible promissory notes payable...   125,000           --            --
  Convertible promissory note payable--
   related party (Note 9)................   400,000           --            --
                                          ---------  -----------   -----------
    Total current liabilities............   550,000      162,000       930,000
Long-term obligations, less current
 portion.................................        --      102,000       162,000
                                          ---------  -----------   -----------
                                            550,000      264,000     1,092,000
                                          ---------  -----------   -----------
Commitments (Note 5)
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Convertible Preferred Stock: $0.001 par
 value; 10,200,000 shares authorized; no
 shares, 4,908,301 and 4,908,301 shares
 issued and outstanding in 1997, 1998 and
 1999....................................        --        5,000         5,000
  Common Stock: $0.001 par value;
   20,000,000 shares authorized;
   3,978,220, 3,979,370 and 4,037,480
   shares issued and outstanding in 1997,
   1998 and 1999, respectively...........     1,000        4,000         4,000
  Additional paid-in capital.............        --    4,900,000     4,906,000
  Accumulated other comprehensive
   income................................        --       53,000       108,000
  Deficit accumulated during the
   development stage.....................  (179,000)  (1,627,000)   (4,867,000)
                                          ---------  -----------   -----------
    Total stockholders' equity
     (deficit)...........................  (178,000)   3,335,000       156,000
                                          ---------  -----------   -----------
                                          $ 372,000  $ 3,599,000   $ 1,248,000
                                          =========  ===========   ===========
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                     F-241
<PAGE>

                              VIVANT! CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                            Statements of Operations

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                          Period from                 Period from
                         August 7, 1997              August 7, 1997      (unaudited)
                          (Inception)                 (Inception)     Nine Months Ended
                            through     Year Ended      through         September 30,
                          December 31,   December     December 31,  ----------------------
                              1997       31, 1998         1998        1998        1999
                         -------------- -----------  -------------- ---------  -----------
<S>                      <C>            <C>          <C>            <C>        <C>
Operating expenses:
  Research and
   development..........   $  80,000    $   795,000   $   875,000   $ 450,000  $ 1,758,000
  Sales and marketing...       5,000        344,000       349,000     143,000    1,023,000
  General and
   administrative.......      84,000        308,000       392,000     236,000      451,000
                           ---------    -----------   -----------   ---------  -----------
    Total operating
     expenses...........     169,000      1,447,000     1,616,000     829,000    3,232,000
                           ---------    -----------   -----------   ---------  -----------
Loss from operations....    (169,000)    (1,447,000)   (1,616,000)   (829,000)  (3,232,000)
Interest income.........       3,000         42,000        45,000       7,000       11,000
Interest and other
 expense................     (13,000)       (43,000)      (56,000)    (38,000)     (19,000)
                           ---------    -----------   -----------   ---------  -----------
Net loss................   $(179,000)   $(1,448,000)  $(1,627,000)  $(860,000) $(3,240,000)
                           =========    ===========   ===========   =========  ===========
</TABLE>




   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                     F-242
<PAGE>

                              VIVANT! CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                  Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                       Deficit
                            Convertible                                 Accumulated  Accumulated      Total
                          Preferred Stock    Common Stock   Additional     Other     During the   Stockholders'
                          ---------------- ----------------  Paid-In   Comprehensive Development     Equity
                           Shares   Amount  Shares   Amount  Capital      Income        Stage       (Deficit)
                          --------- ------ --------- ------ ---------- ------------- -----------  -------------
<S>                       <C>       <C>    <C>       <C>    <C>        <C>           <C>          <C>
Inception, August 7,
 1997
Issuance of Common Stock
 to founder in August
 1997...................         -- $   -- 3,978,220 $1,000 $       --   $     --    $        --   $     1,000
Net loss................         --     --        --     --         --         --       (179,000)     (179,000)
                          --------- ------ --------- ------ ----------   --------    -----------   -----------
Balance at December 31,
 1997...................         --     -- 3,978,220  1,000         --         --       (179,000)     (178,000)
                                                                                                   -----------
Unrealized gain on
 investments............         --     --        --     --         --     53,000             --        53,000
Net loss................         --     --        --     --         --         --     (1,448,000)   (1,448,000)
                                                                                                   -----------
Comprehensive loss......         --     --        --     --         --         --             --    (1,395,000)
Issuance of Series A
 Convertible Preferred
 Stock in August 1998...  4,025,000  4,000        --  3,000  4,018,000         --             --     4,025,000
Conversion of promissory
 notes and accrued
 interest into Series A
 Convertible Preferred
 Stock in August 1998...    883,301  1,000        --     --    882,000         --             --       883,000
Exercise of Common Stock
 options in October
 1998...................         --     --     1,150     --         --         --             --            --
                          --------- ------ --------- ------ ----------   --------    -----------   -----------
Balance at December 31,
 1998...................  4,908,301  5,000 3,979,370  4,000  4,900,000     53,000     (1,627,000)    3,335,000
                                                                                                   -----------
Unrealized gain on
 investments
 (unaudited)............         --     --        --     --         --     55,000             --        55,000
Net loss (unaudited)....         --     --        --     --         --         --     (3,240,000)   (3,240,000)
                                                                                                   -----------
Comprehensive loss
 (unaudited)............         --     --        --     --         --         --             --     3,185,000
Exercise of Common Stock
 options in January,
 February and May, 1999
 (unaudited)............         --     --    58,210     --      6,000         --             --         6,000
                          --------- ------ --------- ------ ----------   --------    -----------   -----------
Balance at September 30,
 1999 (unaudited).......  4,908,301 $5,000 4,037,580 $4,000 $4,906,000   $108,000    $(4,867,000)  $   156,000
                          ========= ====== ========= ====== ==========   ========    ===========   ===========
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                     F-243
<PAGE>

                              VIVANT! CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                            Statements of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                          Period from                  Period from
                         August 7, 1997               August 7, 1997      (Unaudited)
                          (Inception)                  (Inception)     Nine Months Ended
                            through      Year Ended      through         September 30,
                          December 31,  December 31,   December 31,  -----------------------
                              1997          1998           1998         1998        1999
                         -------------- ------------  -------------- ----------  -----------
<S>                      <C>            <C>           <C>            <C>         <C>
Cash flows from
 operating activities:
 Net loss..............    $(179,000)   $(1,448,000)   $(1,627,000)  $ (860,000) $(3,240,000)
 Adjustments to
  reconcile net loss to
  net cash used in
  operating activities:
 Depreciation and
  amortization.........        5,000         26,000         31,000       17,000       52,000
 Changes in assets and
  liabilities:
  Related party
   receivable..........     (128,000)        28,000       (100,000)     128,000      100,000
  Other assets.........      (18,000)       (34,000)       (52,000)     (34,000)      (8,000)
   Accounts payable....        8,000        117,000        125,000       47,000      103,000
   Accrued
    liabilities........       17,000         43,000         60,000       77,000      122,000
                           ---------    -----------    -----------   ----------  -----------
     Net cash used in
      operating
      activities.......     (295,000)    (1,268,000)    (1,563,000)    (625,000)  (2,871,000)
                           ---------    -----------    -----------   ----------  -----------
Cash flows from
 investing activities:
 Purchase of property
  and equipment........      (69,000)       (83,000)      (152,000)     (26,000)    (160,000)
 Purchase of
  investments..........           --     (7,367,000)    (7,367,000)  (7,367,000)          --
 Sale of investments...           --      5,072,000      5,072,000    3,865,000    1,687,000
                           ---------    -----------    -----------   ----------  -----------
     Net cash provided
      by (used in)
      investing
      activities.......      (69,000)    (2,378,000)    (2,447,000)  (3,528,000)   1,527,000
                           ---------    -----------    -----------   ----------  -----------
Cash flows from
 financing activities:
 Proceeds from
  convertible
  promissory notes
  payable..............      525,000        310,000        835,000      310,000           --
 Proceeds from issuance
  of Convertible
  Preferred Stock......           --      4,025,000      4,025,000    4,025,000           --
 Proceeds from issuance
  of Common Stock......        1,000             --          1,000           --        6,000
 Proceeds from
  equipment lease
  line.................           --        127,000        127,000           --      111,000
 Proceeds from bank
  line of credit.......           --             --             --           --      492,000
 Proceeds from
  promissory notes.....           --             --             --           --       90,000
 Repayment of
  promissory notes.....           --             --             --           --      (90,000)
                           ---------    -----------    -----------   ----------  -----------
     Net cash provided
      by financing
      activities.......      526,000      4,462,000      4,988,000    4,335,000      609,000
                           ---------    -----------    -----------   ----------  -----------
Net increase in cash
 and cash equivalents..      162,000        816,000        978,000      182,000     (735,000)
Cash and cash
 equivalents at
 beginning of period...           --        162,000             --      162,000      978,000
                           ---------    -----------    -----------   ----------  -----------
Cash and cash
 equivalents at end of
 period................    $ 162,000    $   978,000    $   978,000   $  344,000  $   243,000
                           =========    ===========    ===========   ==========  ===========
Supplemental non-cash
 investing and
 financing activity:
 Conversion of
  convertible
  promissory notes and
  accrued interest into
  convertible preferred
  stock................    $      --    $   883,000    $   883,000   $  883,000  $        --
                           =========    ===========    ===========   ==========  ===========
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                     F-244
<PAGE>

                              VIVANT! CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                         Notes to Financial Statements

Note 1--The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:

    The Company

      Vivant! Corporation (the "Company"), formerly Illuminate Corporation, was
incorporated on August 7, 1997 in Delaware to deliver a web-based Extended
Workforce Management System. The Vivant! Solution will enable organizations to
respond more quickly to changing business requirements and time-to-delivery
demands through faster access to and more cost-effective management of outside
expertise and skills.

      Vivant! is focused on Global 2000 organizations that leverage many
Information Technology contractors. The Company's suite of web-based
applications will link together hiring decision-makers with expertise and skill
suppliers, automate the selection and contracting process, and deliver
corporate-wide visibility and management of requirements, rates, service
quality and supplier information.

      The Company is in the development stage, devoting substantially all of
its efforts to product development and raising capital financing. Accordingly,
the accompanying financial statements are not indicative of a normal operating
period.

      The Company has funded its operating losses since inception through the
issuance of convertible promissory notes payable and the sale of equity
securities. The Company expects to generate revenues beginning in the fourth
fiscal quarter of 1999 through the licensing of its software products. The
Company also expects to continue its research and development activity.
Management's plans for funding continuing research and development efforts
primarily includes the sale of equity securities, software license fees and the
utilization of a credit facility (see Note 4). Operations of the Company beyond
fiscal 1999 are expected to be financed with cash primarily from operations.
The Company's failure to raise sufficient capital or to sell its products would
unfavorably impact the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will
continue as a going concern.

    Unaudited Interim Results

      The accompanying interim financial statements as of September 30, 1999,
and for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1999, are unaudited. The
unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as
the annual financial statements and, in the opinion of management, reflect all
adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to
present fairly the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash
flows as of September 30, 1999 and for the nine months ended September 30, 1998
and 1999. The financial data and other information disclosed in these notes to
financial statements related to these periods are unaudited. The results for
the nine months ended September 30, 1999 are not necessarily indicative of the
results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 1999.

    Management's estimates and assumptions

      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities,
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

                                     F-245
<PAGE>

                              VIVANT! CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments

      The Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with an
original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Investments
with initial maturity periods of greater than 90 days are classified as short-
term investments. The Company accounts for short-term investments in accordance
with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No.
115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities." At
December 31, 1998, the Company's short-term investments consisted primarily of
certificates of deposit and commercial paper. The Company has classified its
investments as available-for-sale and carries such investments at fair value,
with unrealized gains and losses reported in stockholders' equity until
disposition.

    Concentration of credit risk

      Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a
concentration of credit risk consist of cash, cash equivalents and short-term
investments. Substantially all the Company's cash, cash equivalents and short-
term investments are held by financial institutions that management believes
are of high credit quality.

    Comprehensive income

      Effective January 1, 1997, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No.
130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income." SFAS No. 130 establishes standards for
reporting comprehensive income and its components in financial statements.
Comprehensive income, as defined, includes all changes in equity (net assets)
during a period from non-owner sources. The difference between net loss and
comprehensive loss for the Company results from unrealized gains on available-
for-sale securities.

    Property and equipment

      Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization
is computed using the straight-line method over the shorter of the estimated
useful lives of the assets, generally two to five years, or the lease term, if
applicable.

    Research and development

      Research and development costs include expenses incurred by the Company
to develop and enhance its web-based extended workforce management system.
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred.

    Capitalized software development costs

      Software development costs are included in research and development and
are expensed as incurred. After technological feasibility is established,
material software development costs are capitalized. The capitalized cost is
then amortized on a straight-line basis over the greater of the estimated
product life, or on the ratio of current revenues to total projected product
revenues. As the Company is in the development stage, technological
feasibility, which the Company has defined as the establishment of a working
model which typically occurs when the beta testing commences, has not been
established. As such, software development costs have not been capitalized as
of December 31, 1998, and still have not been capitalized as of September 30,
1999.

                                     F-246
<PAGE>

                              VIVANT! CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    Long-lived assets

      The Company evaluates the recoverability of its long-lived assets in
accordance with SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived
Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of." SFAS No. 121 requires
recognition of impairment of long-lived assets in the event the net book value
of such assets exceeds the future undiscounted cash flows attributable to such
assets.

    Stock-based compensation

      The Company accounts for stock-based employee compensation arrangements
in accordance with provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," ("APB No. 25") and complies with
the disclosure provisions of FAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation."

    Income taxes

      Income taxes are accounted for using an asset and liability approach,
which requires the recognition of taxes payable or refundable for the current
year and deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences of
events that have been recognized in the Company's financial statements or tax
returns. The measurement of current and deferred tax assets and liabilities is
based on provisions of the enacted tax law; the effects of future changes in
tax laws or rates are not anticipated. The measurement of deferred tax assets
is reduced, if necessary, by the amount of any tax benefits that, based on
available evidence, are not expected to be realized.

    Recent accounting pronouncements

      In March 1998, the AICPA issued SOP 98-1, "Software for Internal Use,"
which provides guidance on accounting for the cost of computer software
developed or obtained for internal use. SOP 98-1 is effective for financial
statements for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1998. As of January 1,
1999, the Company adopted SOP 98-1, which did not have a material impact on its
financial statements.

      In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No.
133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS No.
133 is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000 and establishes
methods of accounting for derivative financial instruments and hedging
activities related to those instruments as well as other hedging activities.
The Company does not expect that the adoption of SFAS No. 133 will have a
material impact on its financial statements.

                                     F-247
<PAGE>

                              VIVANT! CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


Note 2--Balance Sheet Components:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   (Unaudited)
                                                 December 31,     September 30,
                                               -----------------  -------------
                                                1997      1998        1999
                                               -------  --------  -------------
<S>                                            <C>      <C>       <C>
Property and equipment, net:
  Computers and equipment..................... $37,000  $103,000    $228,000
  Furniture and fixtures......................  32,000    49,000      84,000
                                               -------  --------    --------
                                                69,000   152,000     312,000
  Less: Accumulated depreciation and
   amortization...............................  (5,000)  (31,000)    (83,000)
                                               -------  --------    --------
                                               $64,000  $121,000    $229,000
                                               =======  ========    ========
Accrued liabilities:
  Payroll and related expenses................ $ 4,000  $ 12,000    $ 67,000
  Interest....................................  13,000        --          --
  Accrued expenses............................      --        --      67,000
                                               -------  --------    --------
                                               $17,000  $ 12,000    $134,000
                                               =======  ========    ========
</TABLE>

Note 3--Income Taxes:

      No provision for income taxes has been recorded as the Company has
incurred net losses since inception.

      The Company was a Subchapter C Corporation from its inception through
December 31, 1997 whereby deferred income taxes were established for the period
ended December 31, 1997. The Company changed its status as a Subchapter S
Corporation from January 1, 1998 through August 6, 1998, whereby the tax
effects of the Company's activities accrued directly to its shareholder.
Effective August 7, 1998 in connection with its issuance of Preferred Stock
(see Note 6), the Company's status terminated as a Subchapter S Corporation to
a Subchapter C Corporation for income tax purposes.

      As of December 31, 1998, the Company had deferred tax assets of
approximately $354,000. Deferred tax assets relate primarily to net operating
loss and research and development credit carryforwards. Management believes
that, based on a number of factors, it is more likely than not that the
deferred tax assets will not be utilized, such that a full valuation allowance
has been recorded.

      At December 31, 1998, the Company had approximately $350,000 of federal
and state net operating loss carryforwards available to offset future taxable
income which expire in varying amounts beginning in 2015. Under the Tax Reform
Act of 1986, the amounts of and benefits from net operating loss carryforwards
may be impaired or limited in certain circumstances. Events which cause
limitations in the amount of net operating losses that the Company may utilize
in any one year include, but are not limited to, a cumulative ownership change
of more than 50%, as defined, over a three year period.

                                     F-248
<PAGE>

                              VIVANT! CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


Note 4--Borrowings:

    Lines of credit

      In October 1998, the Company entered into a Loan and Security Agreement
with a bank which provides for borrowings under (i) a revolving line of credit
up to $500,000 and (ii) an equipment line of credit up to $750,000. The
aggregate outstanding amounts under the revolving line and the equipment line
cannot exceed $750,000, are secured by substantially all of the Company's
assets and accrue interest at the bank's prime rate plus 1% per annum (8.75% as
of December 31, 1998). The revolving line expires on April 22, 2000. The
equipment line expires on November 22, 1999 and provides for the repayment of
any outstanding amounts in equal installments over three years. Purchases under
the equipment line prior to May 23, 1999 will be repaid over three years from
that date, and purchases from May 23, 1999 to November 22, 1999 will also be
repaid over three years, commencing November 22, 1999. At September 30, 1999,
the Company borrowed the maximum amount under the line of credit.

    Notes payable

      In 1997 and 1998, the Company issued various convertible promissory notes
payable for $525,000 and $310,000, respectively. Certain of the notes were with
related parties (see Note 9). These notes were repayable upon maturity
(generally within one year from date of issuance) and accrued interest at rates
ranging from 8.5% to 9.0% per annum. In August 1998, the principal and accrued
interest were converted into 883,301 shares of Series A Preferred Stock (see
Note 6).

Note 5--Commitments:

    Leases

      The Company leases office space under a noncancelable operating lease
that expires on December 31, 2000. Rent expense was $77,000 and $14,000 for the
year ended December 31, 1998 and the period from August 7, 1997 (Inception) to
December 31, 1997, respectively. The terms of the lease provide for rental
payments on a graduated scale. The Company recognizes rent expense on a
straight-line basis over the lease period.

      Future minimum lease payments under the noncancelable operating lease at
December 31, 1998 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
      Year Ending                                                      Operating
      December 31,                                                      Leases
      ------------                                                     ---------
      <S>                                                              <C>
      1999............................................................ $150,000
      2000............................................................  198,000
      Thereafter......................................................       --
                                                                       --------
                                                                       $348,000
                                                                       ========
</TABLE>

                                     F-249
<PAGE>

                              VIVANT! CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


Note 6--Convertible Preferred Stock:

      In August 1998, the Company issued 4,908,301 shares of Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock ("Preferred Stock") at $1.00 per share.

      Convertible Preferred Stock at December 31, 1998 consists of the
following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      Shares
                                              ---------------------- Liquidation
      Series                                  Authorized Outstanding   Amount
      ------                                  ---------- ----------- -----------
      <S>                                     <C>        <C>         <C>
      A......................................  5,100,000  4,908,301  $4,908,000
      A-1....................................  5,100,000         --          --
                                              ----------  ---------  ----------
                                              10,200,000  4,908,301  $4,908,000
                                              ==========  =========  ==========
</TABLE>

      The holders of Preferred Stock have various rights and preferences as
follows:

    Voting

      Each share of Series A and A-1 has voting rights equal to an equivalent
number of shares of Common Stock into which it is convertible and votes
together as one class with the Common Stock.

      As long as at least 1,500,000 shares of Series A and A-1 Convertible
Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the holders of Series A and A-1 Convertible
Preferred Stock, voting as a separate class, shall be entitled to elect two
directors. The holders of Common Stock, voting as a separate class, shall be
entitled to elect two directors. The holders of Common Stock and the holders of
Preferred Stock, voting as a single class on an as-converted basis, shall be
entitled to elect one director. The Company must obtain approval from a
majority of the holders of Convertible Preferred Stock in order to pay or
declare a dividend on Common Stock or repurchase any shares of Common Stock
other than shares subject to the right of repurchase by the Company, amend or
add a provision to the Company's Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws to
increase or decrease the authorized Preferred or to change the preferences,
rights, privileges or powers of the Preferred, issue shares of any equity
security having any preference superior to or on parity with any Preferred
Stock, or effect a merger, consolidation or sale of assets where the existing
shareholders retain less than 50% of the voting stock of the surviving entity.

    Dividends

      Holders of Series A and A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock are entitled to
receive noncumulative dividends prior to and in preference to any declaration
of payment of any dividend on Common Stock at the per annum rate of $0.08 per
share, when and if declared by the Board of Directors. No dividends on
Convertible Preferred Stock have been declared by the Board from inception
through December 31, 1998.

    Liquidation

      In the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the
Corporation, the holders of Series A and A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock are
entitled to receive, prior and in preference to any distribution of any of the
assets of the Company to the holders of Common Stock, an amount of $1.00 per
share for each share of Series A and A-1 plus any declared but unpaid
dividends. Should the Company's legally available assets be

                                     F-250
<PAGE>

                              VIVANT! CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

insufficient to satisfy the liquidation preferences, the funds will be
distributed to the holders of Series A and A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock in
proportion to the original issue price of the respective series of Preferred
Stock held by such holders. The remaining assets, if any, shall be distributed
among the holders of Series A and A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock and Common
Stock pro rata based on the number of shares of Common Stock held by each
(assuming conversion of Series A and Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock)
until the holders of Series A and A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock receive an
aggregate of $5.00 per share. Thereafter, any remaining assets of the Company
shall be distributed ratably among the holders of Common Stock.

    Conversion

      Each share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible, at the
option of the holder, according to a conversion ratio, subject to adjustment
for dilution. Each share of Series A and A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock
automatically converts into the number of shares of Common Stock into which
such shares are convertible at the then effective conversion ratio upon: (1)
the closing of a public offering of Common Stock at a per share price of at
least $3.00 per share with gross proceeds of at least $15,000,000, or (2) the
consent of the holders of at least 50% of the shares of Convertible Preferred
Stock.

      At December 31, 1998, the Company reserved 4,908,301 shares of Common
Stock for the conversion of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock.

Note 7--Common Stock:

      In July 1998, the Company's Board of Directors effected a 3,978.22 for
one stock split of the Company's outstanding shares. Par value remained at
$0.001 per share. All share information included in these financial statements
have been retroactively adjusted to reflect this stock split. After adjusting
for the split, a total of 3,978,220 shares of Common Stock were issued to the
Company's founder in August 1997.

Note 8--Stock Option Plan:

      In 1998, the Company adopted the 1998 Stock Option Plan (the "Plan"). The
Plan provides for the granting of stock options to employees and consultants of
the Company. Options granted under the Plan may be either Incentive Stock
Options ("ISO") or Nonqualified Stock Options ("NSO"). Stock Purchase rights
may also be granted under the Plan. Incentive Stock Options may be granted only
to Company employees (including officers and directors who are also employees).
Nonqualified Stock Options may be granted to Company employees and consultants.
The Company has reserved 2,221,178 shares of Common Stock for issuance under
the Plan.

      Options under the Plan may be granted for periods of up to ten years and
at prices no less than 85% of the estimated fair value of the shares on the
date of grant as determined by the Board of Directors, provided, however, that
(i) the exercise price of an ISO and NSO shall not be less than 100% and 85% of
the estimated fair value of the shares on the date of grant, respectively, and
(ii) the exercise price of an ISO and NSO granted to a 10% shareholder shall
not be less than 110% of the estimated fair value of the shares on the date of
grant and the term of the option shall be five years from the date of grant,
respectively. Options are exercisable immediately subject to repurchase options
held by the Company which lapse over a maximum period of 5 years at such times
and under such conditions as determined by the Board of Directors. To date,
options granted generally vest over four years.

                                     F-251
<PAGE>

                              VIVANT! CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


      The following summarizes stock option activity under the Plan:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          Options Outstanding
                                                          --------------------
                                                                      Weighted
                                                Shares                Average
                                               Available    Number    Exercise
                                               for Grant  Outstanding  Price
                                               ---------  ----------- --------
<S>                                            <C>        <C>         <C>
Balance at December 31, 1997..................        --         --    $  --
  Authorized.................................. 2,221,178         --       --
  Granted.....................................  (802,577)   802,577     0.10
  Committed for future issuance...............   (47,662)        --       --
  Exercised...................................        --     (1,150)    0.10
                                               ---------    -------    -----
Balance at December 31, 1998.................. 1,370,939    801,427     0.10
  Granted (unaudited).........................   223,800    223,800     0.10
  Committed for future issuance (unaudited)...  (194,450)        --       --
  Exercised (unaudited).......................        --    (58,210)    0.10
  Canceled (unaudited)........................    37,500    (37,500)    0.10
                                               ---------    -------    -----
Balance at September 30, 1999 (unaudited).....   990,189    929,517     0.10
                                               =========    =======    =====
Options vested at September 30, 1999
 (unaudited)..................................              104,482    $0.10
                                                            =======    =====
</TABLE>

      The following table summarizes the information about stock options
outstanding and vested as of December 31, 1998:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                       Options Outstanding        Options Exercisable at
                       at December 31, 1998         December 31, 1998
                 -------------------------------- -------------------------
                              Weighted
                               Average   Weighted                Weighted
      Range of                Remaining  Average                  Average
      Exercise     Number    Contractual Exercise    Number      Exercise
       Price     Outstanding    Life      Price   Outstanding      Price
      --------   ----------- ----------- -------- ------------   ----------
      <S>        <C>         <C>         <C>      <C>            <C>
       $0.10       801,427      10.0      $0.10          95,288   $     0.10
</TABLE>

    Fair value disclosures

      Had compensation cost for the Company's stock-based compensation plan
been determined based on minimum value at the grant dates for the awards under
a method prescribed by SFAS No. 123, the Company's net loss would not have been
materially different.

      The Company calculated the minimum value of each option grant on the date
of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing method with the following assumptions:
dividend yield at 0%; weighted average expected option term of four years; risk
free interest rate of 4.56% to 5.47% for the year ended December 31, 1998. The
weighted average fair value of options granted during 1998 was $0.10.

                                     F-252
<PAGE>

                              VIVANT! CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


Note 9--Related Party Transactions:

      In September 1997, the Company issued convertible promissory notes
payable to an executive and an external member of the Board of Directors
totaling $400,000 (see Note 4).

      In December 1997, the Company agreed to prepay the annual salary of an
executive of the Company totaling approximately $128,000 which was fully
recognized by December 31, 1998.

      In March and April 1998, the Company issued additional convertible
promissory notes payable to the same individuals totaling $270,000 (see Note
4). The cumulative debt was converted to Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
in August 1998.

      In December 1998, the Company entered into an agreement to prepay the
annual salary of an executive of the Company totaling approximately $100,000
which will be fully recognized by December 31, 1999.

      In January 1999, the Company extended a non-interest bearing note payable
to an executive of the Company in the amount of $90,000. Principal payments of
$11,250 shall be made monthly beginning January 31, 1999. The Note was repaid
as of September 30, 1999.

Note 10--Subsequent Events:

      In October 1999, the Company launched its web business portal,
vivant.com, for sourcing and managing Information Technology contractors
through an open network of suppliers.

      In November 1999, the Company issued an aggregate of 1,804,734 shares of
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series B") at $3.38 per share, for an
aggregate purchase price of $6,100,000. Series B is convertible into shares of
Common Stock at the rate of one share of Common Stock for each share of Series
B. The terms and conditions for series B are similar to those described in note
6 relating to Series A except that the liquidation amount per share is $3.38
per share and dividend per share of $0.2704 per annum and Series B takes
preference over Series A in a liquidation.

                                     F-253
<PAGE>

                          Independent Auditors' Report

The Board of Directors
Web Yes, Inc.:

      We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Web Yes,
Inc. and subsidiary as of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for
the years then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

      We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.

      In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Web Yes,
Inc. and subsidiary as of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.

                                          KPMG LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
June 30, 1999

                                     F-254
<PAGE>

                          WEB YES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

                          Consolidated Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     December 31,
                                                   ----------------- (Unaudited)
                                                                      March 31,
                                                    1997      1998      1999
                                                   -------  -------- -----------
<S>                                                <C>      <C>      <C>
Assets
Current assets:
  Cash...........................................  $ 4,729  $ 10,204  $  1,480
  Accounts receivable............................   15,415    13,899    31,764
                                                   -------  --------  --------
    Total current assets.........................   20,144    24,103    33,244
                                                   -------  --------  --------
Computer equipment...............................   56,509   190,948   221,142
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization..    6,667    26,095    37,601
                                                   -------  --------  --------
    Net computer equipment.......................   49,842   164,853   183,541
                                                   -------  --------  --------
Deposits.........................................      100     2,281     2,281
                                                   -------  --------  --------
    Total assets.................................  $70,086  $191,237  $219,066
                                                   =======  ========  ========
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
  Current portion of capital lease obligations...  $ 4,782  $ 18,633  $ 19,951
  Loans and advances payable to stockholders.....   45,007    29,251    42,296
  Accounts payable...............................   12,652    49,414    30,563
  Accrued expenses...............................    2,010    14,925    28,134
                                                   -------  --------  --------
    Total current liabilities....................   64,451   112,223   120,944
Capital lease obligations, net of current
 portion.........................................   13,652    43,056    37,344
                                                   -------  --------  --------
    Total liabilities............................   78,103   155,279   158,288
                                                   -------  --------  --------
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
  Preferred stock, no par value, 200,000 shares
   authorized, none issued and outstanding in
   1997, 70,000 shares issued and outstanding in
   1998 and 1999 (liquidation preference of $1
   per share)....................................       --    70,000    70,000
  Common stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares
   authorized, 13,395 shares issued and
   outstanding in 1997, 691,897 shares issued and
   outstanding in 1998 and 1999..................      134     6,919     6,919
Additional paid-in capital.......................       --    55,985    55,985
Accumulated deficit..............................   (8,151) (90,726)  (65,906)
Less: Subscriptions receivable...................       --   (6,220)   (6,220)
                                                   -------  --------  --------
    Total stockholders' equity (deficit).........   (8,017)   35,958    60,778
                                                   -------  --------  --------
    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
     (deficit)...................................  $70,086  $191,237  $219,066
                                                   =======  ========  ========
</TABLE>

          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                     F-255
<PAGE>

                          WEB YES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

                     Consolidated Statements of Operations

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              (Unaudited)
                                           Years Ended        Three Months
                                          December 31,      Ended March 31,
                                        ------------------  -----------------
                                          1997      1998     1998      1999
                                        --------  --------  -------  --------
<S>                                     <C>       <C>       <C>      <C>
Revenues .............................. $108,669  $288,512  $54,464  $141,828
                                        --------  --------  -------  --------
Operating expenses:
  Direct personnel costs...............      --     38,750      --     37,067
  Other direct costs...................   39,163   111,650    9,529    15,051
  Selling, general and administrative
   expenses............................   70,894   214,238   23,375    57,953
                                        --------  --------  -------  --------
    Total operating expenses...........  110,057   364,638   32,904   110,071
                                        --------  --------  -------  --------
    Income (loss) from operations......   (1,388)  (76,126)  21,560    31,757
  Interest expense.....................   (4,182)   (6,449)    (916)   (6,937)
                                        --------  --------  -------  --------
    Net income (loss).................. $ (5,570) $(82,575) $20,644  $ 24,820
                                        ========  ========  =======  ========
Net income (loss) per share--basic and
 diluted............................... $   (.42) $   (.37) $  1.52  $    .04
                                        ========  ========  =======  ========
Weighted average shares outstanding....   13,395   223,452   13,595   691,897
                                        ========  ========  =======  ========
</TABLE>




          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                     F-256
<PAGE>

                          WEB YES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

                Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                          Common Stock  Preferred Stock  Additional                               Total
                         -------------- ----------------  Paid-In   Accumulated Subscriptions Stockholders'
                         Shares  Amount Shares   Amount   Capital     Deficit    Receivable      Equity
                         ------- ------ ------- -------- ---------- ----------- ------------- -------------
<S>                      <C>     <C>    <C>     <C>      <C>        <C>         <C>           <C>
Balance, January 1,
 1997...................  13,395 $  134     --  $    --   $   --     $ (2,581)     $   --       $ (2,447)
 Net loss...............     --     --      --       --       --       (5,570)         --         (5,570)
                         ------- ------ ------- --------  -------    --------      -------      --------
Balance, December 31,
 1997...................  13,395    134     --       --       --       (8,151)                    (8,017)
 Issuance of common
  stock to founders..... 621,952  6,220     --       --       --          --        (6,220)          --
 Issuance of common
  stock in exchange for
  services..............  56,550    565     --       --    55,985         --           --         56,550
 Issuance of preferred
  shares................     --     --   70,000   70,000      --          --           --         70,000
 Net loss...............     --     --      --       --       --      (82,575)         --        (82,575)
                         ------- ------ ------- --------  -------    --------      -------      --------
Balance, December 31,
 1998................... 691,897  6,919  70,000   70,000   55,985     (90,726)      (6,220)       35,958
 Net income
  (Unaudited)...........     --     --      --       --       --       24,820          --         24,820
                         ------- ------ ------- --------  -------    --------      -------      --------
Balance, March 31, 1999
 (Unaudited)............ 691,897 $6,919  70,000 $ 70,000  $55,985    $(65,906)     $(6,220)     $ 60,778
                         ======= ====== ======= ========  =======    ========      =======      ========
</TABLE>




          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                     F-257
<PAGE>

                          WEB YES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

                     Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               (Unaudited)
                                            Years Ended        Three Months
                                           December 31,      Ended March 31,
                                         ------------------  -----------------
                                           1997      1998     1998      1999
                                         --------  --------  -------  --------
<S>                                      <C>       <C>       <C>      <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
 Net income (loss)...................... $ (5,570) $(82,575) $20,644  $ 24,820
 Adjustments to reconcile net income
  (loss) to net cash provided by (used
  in) operating activities:
  Depreciation and amortization.........    6,018    20,023    3,000    11,507
  Common stock issued to non-employees
   for services.........................      --     56,550      --        --
  Changes in operating assets and
   liabilities:
    Accounts receivable.................  (14,552)    1,516    1,634   (17,865)
    Accounts payable....................   11,346    36,762   (9,426)  (18,851)
    Accrued expenses....................    1,716    12,915      500    13,209
                                         --------  --------  -------  --------
      Net cash provided by (used in)
       operating activities.............   (1,042)   45,191   16,352    12,820
                                         --------  --------  -------  --------
Cash flows from investing activity:
 Purchase of computer equipment.........  (19,724)  (78,286)  (6,147)  (30,195)
                                         --------  --------  -------  --------
      Net cash used in investing
       activity.........................  (19,724)  (78,286)  (6,147)  (30,195)
                                         --------  --------  -------  --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Proceeds from issuance of preferred
   stock................................      --     55,000    5,000       --
  Increase in deposits..................     (100)   (2,181)     --        --
  Proceeds from loans and advances
   payable to stockholders..............   37,007    15,033   22,543     8,651
  Repayment of capital lease
   obligations..........................     (750)   (8,967)     --        --
  Proceeds (repayment) of loans
   payable..............................  (11,008)  (20,315) (30,007)      --
                                         --------  --------  -------  --------
      Net cash provided by financing
       activities.......................   25,149    38,570   (2,464)    8,651
                                         --------  --------  -------  --------
Increase (decrease) in cash.............    4,383     5,475    7,741    (8,724)
Cash, beginning of period...............      346     4,729    4,729    10,204
                                         --------  --------  -------  --------
Cash, end of period..................... $  4,729  $ 10,204  $12,470  $  1,480
                                         ========  ========  =======  ========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow
 information:
  Cash paid for interest................ $  2,466  $  8,460  $   916  $  1,796
                                         ========  ========  =======  ========
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash
 investing and financing activities:
  Issuance of preferred stock in
   exchange for advances from
   stockholders.........................      --   $ 15,000      --        --
                                         ========  ========  =======  ========
  Capital lease obligations............. $ 19,150  $ 56,748      --        --
                                         ========  ========  =======  ========
</TABLE>

          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                     F-258
<PAGE>

                          WEB YES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

                   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

                           December 31, 1997 and 1998
                         and March 31, 1999 (Unaudited)

(1) The Company

      Web Yes, Inc. (the "Company"), which was incorporated in July 1996,
provides application hosting services. Since inception and through September
1998 the Company operated with no salaried employees. Therefore, recurring
operating expenses such as salaries and benefits are not reflected in the
accompanying financial statements. Financial statements for periods after
September 30, 1998 reflect salaries and fringe benefits.

      Web Developers Network, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company,
has been inactive since inception.

(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    (a) Principles of Consolidation

      The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts
of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Web Developers Network, Inc.
All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation.

    (b) Use of Estimates

      Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions
relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these consolidated financial
statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.

    (c) Computer Equipment

      Computer equipment is recorded at cost. Depreciation is recorded on the
straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the related assets (three
to five years). Equipment held under capital leases is stated at the net
present value of minimum lease payments at the inception of the lease and
amortized using the straight-line method over the lease term. Maintenance and
repairs are charged to operations when incurred.

    (d) Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk

      Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a
concentration of credit risk consist of cash, accounts receivable and debt
instruments.

      The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and
generally does not require collateral on accounts receivable. The Company
maintains allowances for potential credit losses and such losses have been
within management's expectations. Write-offs of accounts receivable have not
been material for any of the periods presented. The Company operates in one
industry segment and its customers are headquartered primarily in North
America.

      The fair market values of cash, accounts receivable and debt instruments
at both December 31, 1997 and 1998 approximate their carrying amounts.

                                     F-259
<PAGE>

                          WEB YES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


    (e) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

      The Company records impairment losses on long-lived assets used in
operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash
flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets'
carrying amount.

    (f) Revenue Recognition

      Revenues pursuant to time and materials contracts are recognized as
services are provided. Revenues from application hosting agreements are
recognized ratably over the terms of the agreements.

    (g) Direct Personnel Costs and Other Direct Costs

      Direct personnel costs consist of payroll and payroll-related expenses
for personnel dedicated to client assignments. Other direct costs consist of
hardware.

    (h) Income Taxes

      The Company records income taxes using the asset and liability method.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax
consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement
carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective income
tax bases, operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable
income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be
recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a
change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the
enactment date.

    (i) Net Income (Loss) Per Share

      Basic net income (loss) per share was calculated based on weighted
average common shares outstanding. There were no common stock equivalents
outstanding for any of the periods presented; accordingly, basic and fully
diluted earnings per share are the same. As the Company has been in a net loss
position for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998, common stock
equivalents of zero and 200,000 were excluded from the diluted loss per share
calculation as they would be antidilutive. As a result, diluted loss per share
is the same as basic loss per share, and has not been presented separately.


    (j) Reporting Comprehensive Income

      Effective July 1, 1996, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 130 ("SFAS 130"), Reporting Comprehensive Income. This
statement requires that all components of comprehensive income (loss) be
reported in the consolidated financial statements in the period in which they
are recognized. For each period presented, comprehensive income (loss) under
SFAS 130 was equivalent to the Company's net income (loss) reported in the
accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

    (k) Unaudited Interim Financial Information

      The consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 1999 and for the
three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 are unaudited; however, in the
opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring
adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial
statements for the interim

                                     F-260
<PAGE>

                          WEB YES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

periods have been included. Results of operations for the interim periods
presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected
for the full fiscal year or any other future periods.

    (l) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

      The Company does not expect the adoption of recently issued accounting
pronouncements to have a significant impact on the Company's results of
operations, financial position or cash flows.

(3) Loans and Advances Payable to Stockholders

      The Company has various loans and advances payable to stockholders for
working capital purposes. The loans, which accrue interest at 8%, have no
definitive repayment terms.

(4) Stockholders' Equity

    (a) Common Stock

      In September 1998, the Company amended its articles of incorporation to
adjust the number of authorized shares of common stock from 20,000 shares to
1,000,000 shares. The Company then issued 621,952 shares of common stock at
$.01 per share to the founders of the Company in order to adjust the equity
ownership to planned percentages. Subsequent to this issuance the founders
began to draw salaries.

      During 1998, the Company issued common stock to employees and non-
employees in exchange for services rendered. The Company recorded expense of
$56,550 for the fair value of the stock issued.

    (b) Preferred Stock

      In September 1998, the Company authorized 200,000 shares of preferred
stock and issued 70,000 shares of preferred stock at $1.00 per share. The
preferred stock is voting and is convertible into one share of common stock
immediately at the option of the holder, and automatically converts into common
stock upon the completion of a qualifying initial public offering. The
preferred stock has a $1 per share liquidation preference.

(5) Capital Leases

      The Company leases certain of its computer and office equipment under
capital leases. Substantially all of such leases are for four years, with
interest rates ranging from 12.9% to 21.6%. The leased equipment secures all
leases.

      The following is a schedule by year of future minimum lease payments due
under capital leases, and the net present value of the minimum lease payments
as of December 31, 1998:

<TABLE>
   <S>                                                                  <C>
   1999................................................................ $27,184
   2000................................................................  26,228
   2001................................................................  17,146
   2002................................................................   7,459
                                                                        -------
     Total minimum lease payments......................................  78,017
   Less: amount representing interest..................................  16,328
                                                                        -------
     Net present value of minimum lease payments.......................  61,689
   Less: current portion of capital lease obligations..................  18,633
                                                                        -------
     Capital lease obligations, net of current portion................. $43,056
                                                                        =======
</TABLE>

                                     F-261
<PAGE>

                          WEB YES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


(6) Significant Customers

      The following table summarizes revenues from major customers (revenues in
excess of 10% for the year) as a percentage of total revenues:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                (Unaudited)
                                                               Three months
                                              Years ended          ended
                                             December 31,        March 31,
                                             ---------------   ---------------
                                              1997     1998     1998     1999
                                             ------   ------   ------   ------
   <S>                                       <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>
   Customer A...............................     29%      24%      22%      49%
   Customer B...............................     --       35       10       22
</TABLE>

(7) Income Taxes

      The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant
portions of deferred tax assets at December 31, 1997 and 1998 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                1997     1998
                                                               -------  -------
   <S>                                                         <C>      <C>
   Deferred tax assets:
     Accrued expenses......................................... $   492  $   978
     Net operating loss carryforward..........................     714    3,735
                                                               -------  -------
       Total gross deferred tax assets........................   1,206    4,713
   Valuation allowance........................................  (1,206)  (4,713)
                                                               -------  -------
       Net deferred tax asset................................. $   --   $   --
                                                               =======  =======
</TABLE>

      The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred
tax assets since management believes that after considering all the available
objective evidence it is more likely than not that these assets will not be
realized.

(8) Subsequent Event

      On June 10, 1999, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization with Breakaway Solutions, Inc. ("Breakaway"), a provider of
information technology consulting services. Under the agreement, Breakaway
acquired all the outstanding capital stock of the Company in a transaction
accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. The total purchase price
was comprised of 571,135 shares of common stock of Breakaway. Of the shares of
common stock issued to the former Web Yes stockholders, 428,351 are subject to
the Company's right, which lapses incrementally over a four-year period, to
repurchase the shares of the particular stockholder upon the termination of his
employment with Breakaway. The repurchase price shall be either at the share
value at the time of the acquisition if the stockholder terminates employment
or is terminated for cause, or at their fair market value if stockholder's
employment is terminated without cause.

                                     F-262
<PAGE>

                          Independent Auditors' Report

The Board of Directors
WPL Laboratories, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of WPL Laboratories, Inc. as of
December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the related statements of income, stockholders'
equity and cash flows for each of the years then ended. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of WPL Laboratories, Inc. as of
December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the results of its operations and its cash
flows for each of the years then ended, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.

                                          KPMG LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
June 30, 1999

                                     F-263
<PAGE>

                             WPL LABORATORIES, INC.

                                 Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 December 31,       (Unaudited)
                                              --------------------   March 31,
                                                1997       1998        1999
                                              --------  ----------  -----------
<S>                                           <C>       <C>         <C>
Assets
Current assets:
  Cash....................................... $ 81,232  $  240,310  $  415,368
  Accounts receivable........................  371,869     746,982     983,462
  Employee advances..........................       --     103,300     103,300
                                              --------  ----------  ----------
    Total current assets.....................  453,101   1,090,592   1,502,130
                                              --------  ----------  ----------
Property and equipment
  Office and computer equipment..............  103,703     169,668     203,230
  Software...................................    5,000       9,512      10,334
  Automobile.................................    7,500          --          --
                                              --------  ----------  ----------
                                               116,203     179,180     213,564
  Less: Accumulated depreciation and
   amortization..............................  (64,556)    (83,737)    (94,647)
                                              --------  ----------  ----------
    Net property and equipment...............   51,647      95,443     118,917
                                              --------  ----------  ----------
Other assets.................................    1,915     103,909     244,503
                                              --------  ----------  ----------
                                              $506,663  $1,289,944  $1,865,550
                                              ========  ==========  ==========
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
  Related-party advance and accrued
   interest.................................. $ 23,333  $   25,000  $       --
  Accounts payable...........................   10,947       8,278      11,862
  Accrued compensation and related benefits..   68,341     206,192     266,689
  Other accrued expenses.....................   19,469      23,052      12,500
                                              --------  ----------  ----------
    Total current liabilities................  122,090     262,522     291,051
                                              --------  ----------  ----------
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
  Common stock $.01 par value, 10,000,000
   shares authorized, 1,248,980 shares issued
   and outstanding in 1997 and 1,800,000
   shares issued and outstanding in 1998 and
   1999......................................   12,490      18,000      18,000
  Additional paid-in capital.................       99     242,589     242,589
  Retained earnings..........................  371,984     766,833   1,313,910
                                              --------  ----------  ----------
    Total stockholders' equity...............  384,573   1,027,422   1,574,499
                                              --------  ----------  ----------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity... $506,663  $1,289,944  $1,865,550
                                              ========  ==========  ==========
</TABLE>

                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                     F-264
<PAGE>

                             WPL LABORATORIES, INC.

                              Statements of Income

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              (Unaudited)
                                       Years Ended         Three Months Ended
                                      December 31,             March 31,
                                  ----------------------  --------------------
                                     1997        1998       1998       1999
                                  ----------  ----------  --------- ----------
<S>                               <C>         <C>         <C>       <C>
Revenues......................... $1,611,284  $2,650,415  $ 434,585 $1,087,678
                                  ----------  ----------  --------- ----------
Operating expenses:
  Project personnel costs........  1,191,193   1,719,664    193,316    446,109
  Sales and marketing............     45,579      37,092     12,271     10,768
  General and administrative.....    186,461     497,143     52,333     84,650
                                  ----------  ----------  --------- ----------
    Total operating expenses.....  1,423,233   2,253,899    257,920    541,527
                                  ----------  ----------  --------- ----------
    Operating income.............    188,051     396,516    176,665    546,151
                                  ----------  ----------  --------- ----------
Other income (expense):
  Interest expense...............     (2,250)     (1,667)        --         --
  Interest income................         --          --         --        926
                                  ----------  ----------  --------- ----------
    Total other income
     (expense)...................     (2,250)     (1,667)        --        926
                                  ----------  ----------  --------- ----------
Net income....................... $  185,801  $  394,849  $ 176,665 $  547,077
                                  ==========  ==========  ========= ==========
Net income per share--basic...... $     0.15  $     0.24  $    0.14 $     0.30
                                  ==========  ==========  ========= ==========
Net income per share--diluted.... $     0.15  $     0.24  $    0.14 $     0.29
                                  ==========  ==========  ========= ==========
Weighted average shares
 outstanding.....................  1,248,980   1,664,132  1,248,980  1,800,000
Weighted average stock
 equivalents.....................         --          --         --     66,415
                                  ----------  ----------  --------- ----------
Weighted average shares
 outstanding and stock
 equivalents.....................  1,248,980   1,664,132  1,248,980  1,866,415
                                  ==========  ==========  ========= ==========
</TABLE>


                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                     F-265
<PAGE>

                             WPL LABORATORIES, INC.

                       Statements of Stockholders' Equity

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                           Common Stock    Additional                 Total
                         -----------------  Paid-In    Retained   Stockholders'
                          Shares   Amount   Capital    Earnings      Equity
                         --------- ------- ---------- ----------  -------------
<S>                      <C>       <C>     <C>        <C>         <C>
Balance, January 1,
 1997................... 1,248,980 $12,490  $     99  $  267,993   $  280,582
  Stockholders'
   distributions........       --      --        --      (81,810)     (81,810)
  Net income............       --      --        --      185,801      185,801
                         --------- -------  --------  ----------   ----------
Balance, December 31,
 1997................... 1,248,980  12,490        99     371,984      384,573
  Common stock issued to
   employees for
   services rendered....   551,020   5,510   242,490         --       248,000
  Net income............       --      --        --      394,849      394,849
                         --------- -------  --------  ----------   ----------
Balance, December 31,
 1998................... 1,800,000  18,000   242,589     766,833    1,027,422
  Net income
   (Unaudited)..........       --      --        --      547,077      547,077
                         --------- -------  --------  ----------   ----------
Balance, March 31, 1999
 (Unaudited)............ 1,800,000 $18,000  $242,589  $1,313,910   $1,574,499
                         ========= =======  ========  ==========   ==========
</TABLE>



                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                     F-266
<PAGE>

                             WPL LABORATORIES, INC.

                            Statements of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               (Unaudited)
                                          Years Ended       Three Months Ended
                                          December 31,          March 31,
                                       -------------------  -------------------
                                         1997      1998       1998      1999
                                       --------  ---------  --------  ---------
<S>                                    <C>       <C>        <C>       <C>
Operating activities:
 Net income..........................  $185,801  $ 394,849  $176,665  $ 547,077
 Adjustments to reconcile net income
  to net cash provided by operating
  activities:
  Depreciation and amortization......    14,300     26,681     6,671     10,910
  Common stock issued to employees
   for services rendered.............        --    248,000        --         --
  Changes in operating assets and
   liabilities:
    Accounts receivable..............   (68,745)  (375,113)   30,936   (236,480)
    Employee advances................        --   (103,300)       --         --
    Accounts payable.................    (2,902)    (2,669)      868      3,584
    Accrued compensation and related
     benefits........................    59,033    137,851   (87,810)    60,497
    Accrued expenses.................        --      3,583        --    (10,552)
                                       --------  ---------  --------  ---------
      Net cash provided by operating
       activities....................   187,487    329,882   127,330    375,036
                                       --------  ---------  --------  ---------
Cash flows from investing activities:
 Purchases of property and
  equipment..........................   (41,106)   (70,477)   (1,025)   (34,384)
 Increase in other assets............    (1,240)  (101,994)   (1,119)  (140,594)
                                       --------  ---------  --------  ---------
      Net cash used in operating
       activities....................   (42,346)  (172,471)   (2,144)  (174,978)
                                       --------  ---------  --------  ---------
Cash flows from financing activities:
 Proceeds from (repayment of) related
  party advance......................        --      1,667        --    (25,000)
 Stockholders' distribution..........   (81,810)        --        --         --
                                       --------  ---------  --------  ---------
      Net cash provided by (used in)
       financing activities..........   (81,810)     1,667        --    (25,000)
                                       --------  ---------  --------  ---------
      Net increase in cash...........    63,331    159,078   125,186    175,058
Cash at beginning of period..........    17,901     81,232    81,232    240,310
                                       --------  ---------  --------  ---------
Cash at end of period................  $ 81,232  $ 240,310  $206,418  $ 415,368
                                       ========  =========  ========  =========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow
 information:
  Cash paid for interest.............  $    584         --        --         --
                                       ========  =========  ========  =========
</TABLE>


                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                     F-267
<PAGE>

                             WPL LABORATORIES, INC.

                         Notes to Financial Statements

                           December 31, 1997 and 1998
                         and March 31, 1999 (Unaudited)

(1) The Company

      WPL Laboratories, Inc. (the "Company") provides advanced software
development services to businesses. The Company's projects include sales force
automation, distribution, management, personnel management, e-commerce
application development, product analysis and Internet enabling applications.

(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    (a) Use of Estimates

      Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions
relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could
differ from those estimates.

    (b) Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk

      Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a
concentration of credit risk consist of cash and accounts receivable.

      The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and
generally does not require collateral on accounts receivable. The Company
maintains allowances for potential credit losses and such losses have been
within management's expectations. Write-offs of accounts receivable have not
been material for any of the periods presented. The Company operates in one
industry segment and its customers are headquartered primarily in North
America.

      The fair market values of cash and accounts receivable at both December
31, 1997 and 1998 approximate their carrying amounts.

    (c) Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated using the
straight-line method over three years for office and computer equipment and
software and five years for the automobile.

    (d) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

      The Company records impairment losses on long-lived assets used in
operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash
flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets'
carrying amount.

    (e) Stockholders' Equity

      On April 1, 1998, the Company amended its articles of incorporation to
change the par value of its common stock from $1.00 to $.01 and adjust the
number of authorized shares. In addition, the Company approved a stock dividend
of 1,248,880 shares. All related share information for all periods presented
has been restated to reflect this amendment.

                                     F-268
<PAGE>

                             WPL LABORATORIES, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    (f) Revenue Recognition

      The Company generally recognizes revenue on projects as work is performed
based on hourly billable rates. In addition, a limited number of projects are
performed under fixed-price contracts. Revenue from these contracts is
recognized on the percentage of completion method based on the percentage that
incurred costs to date bear to the most recently estimated total costs.
Anticipated losses on uncompleted contracts, if any, are recognized in full
when determined.

    (g) Project Personnel Costs

      Project personnel costs consists of payroll and payroll-related expenses
for personnel dedicated to client assignments.

    (h) Income Taxes

      The Company has elected to be taxed under the provisions of subchapter S
of the Internal Revenue Code, whereby the corporate income is taxed to the
individual shareholders based on their proportionate share of the Company's
taxable income.

    (i) Stock-Based Compensation

      The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
123 ("SFAS" 123"), Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. As permitted by
SFAS 123, the Company measures compensation costs in accordance with Accounting
Principles Board Opinion No. 25 ("APB No. 25"), Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees, and related interpretations. Accordingly, no accounting recognition
is given to stock options issued to employees that are granted at fair market
value until they are exercised. Stock options issued to non-employees are
recorded at the fair value of the stock at the date of grant. Upon exercise,
net proceeds, including income tax benefits realized, are credited to equity.
Therefore, the adoption of SFAS 123 was not material to the Company's financial
condition or results of operations.

    (j) Net Income Per Share

      The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 128, Earnings Per Share
during 1997. This statement requires the presentation of basic and diluted net
income per share for all periods presented. Under SFAS 128, the Company
presents both basic net income per share and diluted net income per share.
Basic net income per share is calculated based on weighted average common
shares outstanding. Diluted net income per share reflects the per share effect
of dilutive stock options and other dilutive common stock equivalents.

    (k) Reporting Comprehensive Income

      Effective January 1, 1996, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards 130 ("SFAS 130"), Reporting Comprehensive Income. This
statement requires that all components of comprehensive income be reported in
the financial statements in the period in which they are recognized. For each
year reported, comprehensive income under SFAS 130 was equivalent to the
Company's net income reported in the accompanying statements of income.

    (l) Unaudited Interim Financial Information

      The financial statements as of March 31, 1999 and for the three months
ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 are unaudited; however, in the opinion of
management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments)
necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements for the interim
periods have been included. Results of operations for the interim periods
presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected
for the full fiscal year or any future periods.

                                     F-269
<PAGE>

                             WPL LABORATORIES, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    (m) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

      The Company does not expect the adoption of recently issued accounting
pronouncements to have a significant impact on the Company's results of
operations, financial position or cash flows.

(3) Related-Party Advance and Accrued Interest

      In 1996, the Company received a working capital advance of $20,000, with
no defined terms, from a relative of its major stockholder. The advance has
been accruing interest at 8.3% per year. Interest expense on the advance was
$2,250 and $1,667 for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998, respectively,
and $417 and $0 for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1999,
respectively.

(4) Common Stock

      In April 1998, the Company awarded 551,020 shares of common stock to
certain employees for services rendered. Accordingly, the Company recorded
compensation expense of $248,000, which represented the estimated fair value of
the common stock issued. In connection with the award, the Company advanced
$103,300 to the employees to pay certain personal income taxes. These advances
are outstanding as of December 31, 1998.

(5) Employee Benefit Plan

      The Company maintains a defined contribution plan in accordance with the
provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The plan covers all
full-time employees of the Company. Participants may contribute up to the
greater of 15% of their total compensation or $10,000 to the plan, with the
Company matching on a discretionary basis. For the years ended December 31,
1997 and 1998, the Company did not contribute to the plan.

(6) Significant Customers

      The following table summarizes revenues from significant customers
(revenues in excess of 10% for the year) as a percentage of total revenues:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                (Unaudited)
                                                               Three Months
                                              Years Ended          Ended
                                             December 31,        March 31,
                                             ---------------   ---------------
                                              1997     1998     1998     1999
                                             ------   ------   ------   ------
   <S>                                       <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>
   Customer A...............................     52%      38%      53%      32%
   Customer B...............................     --       18       31       --
   Customer C...............................     --       15       --       22
   Customer D...............................     25       --       --       --
   Customer E...............................     --       --       --       12
   Customer F...............................     --       --       --       12
</TABLE>

                                     F-270
<PAGE>

                             WPL LABORATORIES, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


(7) Lease Commitments

      The Company has entered into operating leases for its office facility and
equipment that expire through July 2000. Rent expense for the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1998 was $43,613 and $43,893, respectively. Future
minimum lease payments under the operating leases as of December 31, 1998 are
$119,054 in 1999, $167,064 in 2000, $164,664 in 2001 and $41,166 in 2002.

(8) Subsequent Events

    (a) Stock Option Plan

      On January 1, 1999, the Company instituted the WPL Laboratories, Inc.
1999 Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") which authorizes the Company to grant
options to purchase common stock, to make awards of restricted common stock,
and to issue certain other equity-related awards to employees and directors of,
and consultants to, the Company. The total number of shares of common stock
which may be issued under the Plan is 200,000 shares. The Plan is administered
by the Board of Directors, which selects the persons to whom stock options and
other awards are granted and determines the number of shares, the exercise or
purchase prices, the vesting terms and the expiration date. Non-qualified stock
options may be granted at exercise prices which are above, equal to, or below
the grant date fair market value of the common stock. The exercise price of
options qualifying as incentive stock options may not be less than the grant
date fair market value of the common stock. Stock options granted under the
Plan are nontransferable, generally become exercisable over a four-year period,
and expire ten years after the date of grant (subject to earlier termination in
the event of the termination of the optionee's employment or other relationship
with the Company). Subsequent to December 31, 1998 and through May 14, 1999,
the Company granted 186,208 options under the Plan to purchase common stock at
$4.00 per share.

    (b) Line of Credit

      On February 22, 1999, the Company entered into a line of credit agreement
with a commercial bank under which it may borrow up to $750,000 at the bank's
prime rate plus .5%. Borrowings under the line are secured by substantially all
assets of the Company and are subject to certain financial and nonfinancial
covenants which include, among others, maintenance of a ratio of debt to cash
flow, minimum tangible net worth and a ratio of current assets to current
liabilities. The line of credit expires on April 15, 2000. This agreement
terminated upon the purchase of the Company (see note 8d).

    (c) Consulting Agreement

      On March 17, 1999, the Company signed a consulting agreement with
Plansponsor.com, Inc. ("PlanSponsor"). The agreement calls for the Company to
provide 3,000 hours of services, including work previously performed for
PlanSponsor in exchange for shares of common stock in PlanSponsor. As of
December 31, 1998, the Company had performed $100,875 of services based on the
agreement's contractual rates. This amount is included in other assets on the
accompanying balance sheet and will ultimately be settled by issuance of shares
of PlanSponsor common stock. In May 1999, the Company declared a dividend of
the PlanSponsor stock to the stockholders of the Company.

                                     F-271
<PAGE>

                             WPL LABORATORIES, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    (d) Reorganization Agreement

      On May 17, 1999, the Company entered into a Reorganization Agreement with
Breakaway Solutions, Inc. ("Breakaway"), a provider of information technology
consulting services. Under the agreement, Breakaway acquired all of the
outstanding stock of the Company in a transaction accounted for under the
purchase method of accounting. The purchase price was comprised of $5 million
in cash, 1,705,175 shares of common stock and the assumption of all outstanding
WPL stock options, which became exercisable for 393,506 shares of the Company's
common stock at an exercise price of $2.38 per share with a four-year vesting
period. The WPL stockholders received one half of their cash consideration at
closing and will receive the remainder incrementally over a four-year period so
long as the stockholder does not voluntarily terminate his employment and is
not terminated for cause. Of the shares of common stock issued to the former
WPL stockholders, approximately fifty-percent are subject to Breakaway's right,
which lapses incrementally over a four-year period, to repurchase the shares of
a particular stockholder at their value at the time of the acquisition upon the
stockholder's resignation or our termination of the stockholder for cause.

                                     F-272
<PAGE>

Inside back cover of prospectus:

      Graphic listing the different categories of "Market Makers" and
"Infrastructure Service Providers" under which each of the Internet Capital
Group partner Companies logos is presented.

      The categories of Market Makers are: "Vertical," and "Horizontal". Under
the Vertical Market Maker category, the logos for Animated Images, Inc.,
Arbinet Communications, Inc., AUTOVIA Corporation, Bidcom, Inc., Collabria,
Inc., Commerx, Inc., ComputerJobs.com, Inc., CourtLink, CyberCrop.com, Inc.,
Deja.com, Inc., e-Chemicals, Inc., eMerge Interactive Inc., EmployeeLife.com,
Internet Commerce Systems, Inc., iParts, JusticeLink, Inc., Paper Exchange.com
LLC, Plan Sponsor Exchange, Inc., StarCite, Inc., USgift.com and Universal
Access, Inc. are presented. Under the Horizontal Market Maker category, the
logos for asseTrade.com, Inc., eMarketWorld, Inc., NetVendor Inc., ONVIA.com,
Inc., Purchasing Solutions, Inc., Residential Delivery Services, Inc., and
VerticalNet, Inc. are presented.

      Under Infrastructure Service Providers the logos for Benchmarking
Partners, Inc., U.S. Interactive, Inc., Context Integration, Inc., Syncra
Software, Inc., Entegrity Solutions Corporation, Blackboard Inc., ClearCommerce
Corp., Servicesoft Technologies, Inc., TRADEX Technologies, Inc., LinkShare
Corporation, traffic.com, Inc., Vivant! Corporation, PrivaSeek, Inc., United
Messaging, Inc., Breakaway Solutions, Inc., SageMaker, Inc., VitalTone Inc.,
Sky Alland Marketing, Inc. and CommerceQuest, Inc. are presented.

<PAGE>

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                6,000,000 Shares

                        [LOGO OF INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP]

                                  Common Stock

                               ----------------
                                   PROSPECTUS
                               ----------------

                              Merrill Lynch & Co.
                              Goldman, Sachs & Co.
                           Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown
                                Lehman Brothers
                               Robertson Stephens

                                        , 1999

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<PAGE>

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may +
+not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the     +
+Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an    +
+offer to sell these securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy these    +
+securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.             +
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
                             Subject to Completion

               Preliminary Prospectus dated December 6, 1999

PROSPECTUS

                                6,000,000 Shares

                        [LOGO OF INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP]

                                  Common Stock

                                  ------------

    Internet Capital Group, Inc. is selling 6,000,000 shares of common stock.
The common stock trades on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol "ICGE."
On December 2, 1999, the last reported sale price for the common stock on the
Nasdaq National Market was $161 per share. After giving effect to our 2 for 1
stock split on December 6, 1999, the last reported sale price of our common
stock on December 2, 1999, would have been $80 1/2 per share.

    Concurrent with this offering, we are offering $250,000,000 aggregate
principal amount of our   % convertible subordinated notes due 2004. The notes
will be convertible into shares of our common stock at the option of the
holder. The convertible notes are offered by a separate prospectus. Completion
of the convertible note offering is not a condition to the completion of this
offering.

    At our request, the underwriters have reserved up to $20 million of shares
of our common stock for sale to General Electric Capital Corporation at the
public offering price.

    Investing in our common stock involves risks which are described in the
"Risk Factors" section beginning on page 6 of this prospectus.

                                  -----------

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              Per Share Total
                                                              --------- -----
     <S>                                                      <C>       <C>
     Public offering price...................................    $       $
     Underwriting discount...................................    $       $
     Proceeds, before expenses, to Internet Capital Group,
     Inc. ...................................................    $       $
</TABLE>

    The underwriters may also purchase up to an additional 900,000 shares at
the public offering price, less the underwriting discount, within 30 days from
the date of this prospectus to cover over-allotments.

    Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities
commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if
this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is
a criminal offense.

    The shares of common stock will be ready for delivery in New York, New York
on or about     , 1999.

                                  -----------

Merrill Lynch International                          Goldman Sachs International
     Deutsche Bank
            Lehman Brothers
                                       Robertson Stephens International Limited

                                  -----------

                   The date of this prospectus is     , 1999.
<PAGE>

                                  UNDERWRITING

General

      We intend to offer our common stock outside the United States and Canada
through a number of international managers, as well as in the United States and
Canada through a number of U.S. underwriters. Merrill Lynch International,
Goldman Sachs International, Deutsche Bank AG London, Lehman Brothers
International (Europe) and BancBoston Robertson Stephens International Limited
are acting as managers of each of the international managers named below.
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the purchase agreement among
us and the international managers, and concurrently with the sale of 4,800,000
shares of common stock to the U.S. underwriters, we have agreed to sell to each
of the international managers, and each of the international managers,
severally and not jointly, has agreed to purchase from us the number of shares
of our common stock set forth opposite its name below.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       Number of
          Underwriters                                                  Shares
          ------------                                                 ---------
     <S>                                                               <C>
     Merrill Lynch International .....................................
     Goldman Sachs International .....................................
     Deutsche Bank AG London .........................................
     Lehman Brothers International (Europe) ..........................
     BancBoston Robertson Stephens International Limited .............
                                                                       ---------
          Total....................................................... 1,200,000
                                                                       =========
</TABLE>

      We have also agreed with certain U.S. underwriters in the United States
and Canada, for whom Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Incorporated,
Goldman, Sachs & Co., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Lehman Brothers Inc. and
BancBoston Robertson Stephens Inc. are acting as managers, that, subject to the
terms and conditions set forth in the purchase agreement, and concurrently with
the sale of 1,200,000 shares of common stock to the international managers
pursuant to the purchase agreement, to sell to the U.S. underwriters, and the
U.S. underwriters severally have agreed to purchase from us, an aggregate of
4,800,000 shares of common stock. The public offering price per share and the
total underwriting discount per share of common stock are identical for the
international shares and the U.S. shares.

      In the purchase agreement, the several international managers and the
several U.S. underwriters, respectively, have agreed, subject to the terms and
conditions set forth therein, to purchase all of the shares of common stock
being sold under the terms of the purchase agreement if any of the shares of
common stock being sold under the purchase agreement are purchased. In the
event of a default by an underwriter, the purchase agreement provides that, in
certain circumstances, the purchase commitments of the nondefaulting
underwriters may be increased or the purchase agreement may be terminated. The
closings with respect to the sale of shares of common stock to be purchased by
the international managers and the U.S. underwriters are conditioned upon one
another.

      We have agreed to indemnify the international managers and the U.S.
underwriters against some liabilities, including some liabilities under the
Securities Act, or to contribute to payments the international managers and the
U.S. underwriters may be required to make in respect of those liabilities.

      The shares of common stock are being offered by the several underwriters,
subject to prior sales, when, as and if issued to and accepted by them, subject
to approval of certain legal matters by counsel for the underwriters and
certain other conditions. The underwriters reserve the right to withdraw,
cancel or modify such offer and to reject orders in whole or in part.

                                       97
<PAGE>

Commissions and Discounts

      The managers have advised us that they propose initially to offer the
shares of our common stock to the public at the public offering price set forth
on the cover page of this prospectus, and to certain dealers at such price less
a concession not in excess of $   per share of common stock. The international
managers may allow, and such dealers may reallow, a discount not in excess of
$   per share of common stock on sales to certain other dealers. After the
public offering, the public offering price, concession and discount may be
changed.

      The following table shows the per share and total public offering price,
underwriting discount to be paid by us to the international managers and the
U.S. underwriters and the proceeds before expenses to us. This information is
presented assuming either no exercise or full exercise by the international
managers and the U.S. underwriters of their over-allotment options.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                Without  With
                                                      Per Share Option  Option
                                                      --------- ------- ------
     <S>                                              <C>       <C>     <C>
     Public offering price...........................    $       $       $
     Underwriting discount...........................    $       $       $
     Proceeds, before expenses, to Internet Capital
      Group, Inc. ...................................    $       $       $
</TABLE>


Intersyndicate Agreement

      The international managers and the U.S. underwriters have entered into an
intersyndicate agreement that provides for the coordination of their
activities. Under the terms of the intersyndicate agreement, the international
managers and the U.S. underwriters are permitted to sell shares of common stock
to each other for purposes of resale at the public offering price, less an
amount not greater than the selling concession. Under the terms of the
intersyndicate agreement, the international managers and any dealer to whom
they sell shares of common stock will not offer to sell or sell shares of
common stock to persons who are U.S. or Canadian persons, or to persons they
believe intend to resell to persons who are U.S. or Canadian persons, and the
U.S. underwriters and any dealer to whom they sell shares of common stock will
not offer to sell or sell shares of common stock to non-U.S. persons or to non-
Canadian persons or to persons they believe intend to resell to non-U.S. or
non-Canadian persons, except in the case of the terms of the intersyndicate
agreement.

Over-allotment Option

      We have granted an option to the international managers, exercisable for
30 days after the date of this prospectus, to purchase up to an aggregate of
180,000 additional shares of common stock at the public offering price set
forth on the cover page of this prospectus, less the underwriting discount. The
international managers may exercise this option solely to cover over-
allotments, if any, made on the sale of the common stock offered hereby. To the
extent that the international managers exercise this option, each international
manager will be obligated, subject to certain conditions, to purchase a number
of additional shares of common stock proportionate to such international
manager's initial amount reflected in the foregoing table.

      We have also granted an option to the U.S. underwriters, exercisable for
30 days after the date of this prospectus, to purchase up to an aggregate of
720,000 additional shares of common stock to cover over-allotments, if any, on
terms similar to those granted to the international managers.

Reserved Shares

      At our request, the U.S. underwriters have reserved up to $20 million of
shares of our common stock for sale to General Electric Capital Corporation.
This would represent 248,447 shares based on the split-adjusted closing price
of our common stock on December 2, 1999 of $80.50. General Electric Capital
Corporation has not committed to purchasing these shares. The number of shares
of our common stock

                                       98
<PAGE>


available for sale to the general public will be reduced to the extent General
Electric Capital Corporation purchases such reserved shares. Any reserved
shares which are not so orally confirmed for purchase within one day of the
pricing of the offering will be offered by the underwriters to the general
public on the same basis as the other shares offered by this prospectus.

No Sales of Similar Securities

      We, some of our executive officers and directors and some holders of our
common stock have agreed, with some exceptions, without the prior written
consent of Merrill Lynch on behalf of the underwriters, not to directly or
indirectly:

     .  offer, pledge, sell, contract to sell, sell any option or contract
        to purchase, purchase any option or contract to sell, grant any
        option, right or warrant for the sale of, or otherwise dispose of
        or transfer any shares of our common stock, our convertible notes
        or securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for
        our common stock, whether now owned or later acquired by the
        person executing the agreement or with respect to which the person
        executing the agreement has or later acquires the power of
        disposition, or file a registration statement under the Securities
        Act relating to any of the foregoing, except for any registration
        statement on Forms S-4 or S-8 or any successor form or other
        registration statement relating to shares of our common stock
        issued in connection with an acquisition of an entity or business
        or other business combination, or shares of our common stock
        issued in connection with stock option or other employee benefit
        plans; or

     .  enter into any swap or other agreement that transfers, in whole or
        in part, the economic consequence of ownership of our common stock
        or our convertible notes, whether any such swap or transaction is
        to be settled by delivery of our common stock, our convertible
        notes or other securities, in cash or otherwise.

These restrictions may apply for 180 days or 90 days. See "Shares Eligible for
Future Sale."

      In addition, holders of Internet Capital Group's common stock and
warrants issued in conjunction with our May 1999 convertible note offering who
are affiliated or associated with NASD members who participated in the initial
public offering of our common stock have agreed not to sell these securities
for a period of one-year from August 4, 1999.

Price Stabilization and Short Positions

      Until the distribution of our common stock is completed, rules of the
Securities and Exchange Commission may limit the ability of the underwriters
and certain selling group members to bid for and purchase our common stock. As
an exception to these rules, the U.S. representatives are permitted to engage
in certain transactions that stabilize the price of our common stock. Such
transactions consist of bids or purchases for the purpose of pegging, fixing or
maintaining the price of our common stock.

      If the underwriters create a short position in our common stock in
connection with the offering, that is, if they sell more shares of common stock
than are set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, the U.S.
representatives may reduce that short position by purchasing common stock in
the open market. The U.S. representatives may also elect to reduce any short
position by exercising all or part of the over-allotment option described
above. Purchases of our common stock to stabilize its price or to reduce a
short position may cause the price of our common stock to be higher than it
might be in the absence of such purchases.

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      Neither we nor any of the underwriters makes any representation or
prediction as to the direction or magnitude of any effect that the transactions
described above may have on the price of our common stock. In addition, neither
we nor any of the underwriters makes any representation that the U.S.
representatives or the lead managers will engage in such transactions or that
such transactions, once commenced, will not be discontinued without notice.

Passive Market Making

      In connection with this offering, underwriters and selling group members
may engage in passive market making transactions in the common stock on the
Nasdaq National Market in accordance with Rule 103 of Regulation M under the
Exchange Act during a period before the commencement of offers or sales of
common stock and extending through distribution. A passive market maker must
display its bid at a price not in excess of the highest independent bid of such
security. However, if all independent bids are lowered below the passive market
maker's bid, such bid must then be lowered when specified purchase limits are
exceeded.

Sales in the United Kingdom

      Each international manager has agreed that (i) it has not offered or sold
and, prior to the expiration of the period of six months from the closing of
the offering, will not offer or sell any shares of the common stock of the
company to persons in the United Kingdom, except to persons whose ordinary
activities involve them in acquiring, holding, managing or disposing of
investments (as principal or agent) for the purposes of their businesses or
otherwise in circumstances which do not constitute an offer to the public in
the United Kingdom within the meaning of the Public Offers of Securities
Regulations 1995; (ii) it has complied and will comply with all applicable
provisions of the Financial Services Act 1986 with respect to anything done by
it in relation to the common stock of the company in, from or otherwise
involving the United Kingdom; and (iii) it has only issued or passed on and
will only issue or pass on in the United Kingdom any document received by it in
connection with the issuance of our common stock to a person who is of a kind
described in Article 11(3) of the Financial Services Act of 1986 (Investments
Advertisements) (Exemptions) Order 1996 (as amended) or is a person to whom
such document may otherwise lawfully be issued or passed on.

No Public Offering Outside the United States

      No action has been or will be taken in any jurisdiction (except in the
United States) that would permit a public offering of shares of common stock,
or in possession, circulation or distribution of this prospectus or any other
material relating to the company or shares of common stock in any jurisdiction
where action for that purpose is required. Accordingly, shares of common stock
may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, and neither this prospectus
nor any other offering material or advertisements in connection with shares of
common stock may be distributed or published, in or from any country or
jurisdiction except in compliance with any applicable rules and regulations of
any such country or jurisdiction.

      Purchasers of the shares of common stock offered hereby may be required
to pay stamp taxes and other charges in accordance with the laws and practices
of the country of purchase in addition to the offering price set forth on the
cover page hereof.

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                                6,000,000 Shares

                        [LOGO OF INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP]

                                  Common Stock

                               -----------------
                                   PROSPECTUS
                               -----------------

                          Merrill Lynch International
                          Goldman Sachs International
                                 Deutsche Bank
                                Lehman Brothers
                    Robertson Stephens International Limited

                                        , 1999

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                             Internet Capital Group

            [Private Placement in Canada of Shares of Common Stock]

The Offering

      The shares being offered in Canada are part of an offering (the
"Offering") of 6,000,000 shares of common stock ("Shares") of Internet Capital
Group, Inc. (the "Company") (6,900,000 shares if the Underwriters' over-
allotment option is exercised in full).

      Attached hereto is a copy of the prospectus filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission in the United States regarding the offering being made in
the United States. The offering in Canada is being made solely in the Province
of Ontario.

Resale Restrictions

      The distribution of Shares in Canada is being made on a private placement
basis. Accordingly, any resale of such Shares must be made in accordance with
an exemption from the registration and prospectus requirements of applicable
securities laws. Purchasers of the Shares are advised to seek legal advice
prior to any resale of the Shares.

Representation by Purchasers

      Confirmations of the acceptance of offers to purchase the Shares will be
sent to purchasers in Canada who have not withdrawn their offers to purchase
prior to the issuance of such confirmations. Each purchaser who receives a
purchase confirmation will, by the purchaser's receipt thereof, be deemed to
represent to the Company and the dealer from whom such purchase confirmation is
received that such purchaser is entitled under applicable provincial securities
laws to purchase such Shares without the benefit of a prospectus qualified
under such securities laws.

Enforcement of Legal Rights

      Ontario The Shares being offered are those of a foreign issuer and
Ontario purchasers will not receive the contractual right of action prescribed
by section 32 of the Regulation under the Securities Act (Ontario). As a
result, Ontario purchasers must rely on other remedies that may be available,
including common law rights of action for damages or rescission or rights of
action under the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities
laws.

      All of the Company's directors and officers and the experts named herein
may be located outside Canada and, as a result, it may not be possible for
Canadian purchasers to effect service of process within Canada upon the Company
or such persons. All or a substantial portion of the assets of the Company and
such persons may be located outside of Canada and, as a result, it may not be
possible to satisfy a judgment against the Company or such persons in Canada or
to enforce a judgment obtained in Canadian courts against the Company or such
persons outside of Canada.
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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may +
+not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the     +
+Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an    +
+offer to sell these securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy these    +
+securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.             +
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
                             Subject to Completion

               Preliminary Prospectus dated December 6, 1999

PROSPECTUS
                                  $250,000,000

                 [LOGO OF INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP APPEARS HERE]

                    % Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2004

                                  -----------

    Internet Capital Group, Inc. is selling $250,000,000 aggregate principal
amount of  % Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2004. Concurrent with this
offering, we are offering 6,000,000 shares of our common stock. The common
stock is offered by a separate prospectus. Completion of the common stock
offering is not a condition to the completion of this offering.

    The notes are convertible, at the option of the holder, at any time on or
before maturity into shares of our common stock. The notes are convertible at a
conversion price of $    per share, which is equal to a conversion rate of
shares per $1,000 principal amount of notes, subject to adjustment. Our common
stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol "ICGE." On
December 2, 1999, the last reported sale price of our common stock was $161 per
share. After giving effect to our 2 for 1 stock split on December 6, 1999, the
last reported sale price of our common stock on December 2, 1999 would have
been $80 1/2 per share.

    We will pay interest on the notes on     and     of each year, beginning
   , 2000. The notes will mature on    , 2004. We may redeem some or all of the
notes at any time before      , 2002, at a redemption price of $1,000 per
$1,000 principal amount of the notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any,
to the redemption date if the closing price of our common stock has exceeded
150% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days within
a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the trading day before the
date of mailing of the provisional redemption notice. We will make an
additional payment in cash with respect to the notes called for provisional
redemption in an amount equal to $   per $1,000 principal amount of notes, less
the amount of any interest actually paid on the notes before the call for
redemption. We may redeem some or all of the notes at any time on or after
    , 2002 at redemption prices described in this prospectus.

    The notes are unsecured and subordinated to our existing and future senior
indebtedness. In addition, the notes effectively rank junior to our
subsidiaries' liabilities.

    Investing in the notes involves risks which are described in the "Risk
Factors" section beginning on page 7 of this prospectus.

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                Per Note Total
                                                                -------- -----
     <S>                                                        <C>      <C>
     Public offering price(1)..................................    %       $
     Underwriting discount.....................................    %       $
     Proceeds, before expenses, to Internet Capital Group,
     Inc. .....................................................    %       $
</TABLE>

    (1) Plus accrued interest from    , 1999, if settlement occurs after that
    date.

    The underwriters may also purchase up to an additional $37,500,000
aggregate principal amount of notes at the public offering price, less the
underwriting discount, within 30 days from the date of this prospectus to cover
over-allotments.

    Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities
commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if
this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is
a criminal offense.

    The notes will be ready for delivery in book-entry form only through The
Depositary Trust Company on or about    , 1999.

                                  -----------

Merrill Lynch & Co.                                         Goldman, Sachs & Co.
                           Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown

                                  -----------

                  The date of this prospectus is      , 1999.
<PAGE>

Inside of front cover of prospectus:

[Graphic of "Internet Capital Group" surrounded by "Market Makers" and
"Infrastructure Service Providers"]

Text of Artwork:

      Internet Capital Group is an Internet holding company actively engaged in
business-to-business, or B2B, e-commerce through a network of partner
companies. Our goal is to become the premier B2B e-commerce company by
establishing an e-commerce presence in major segments of the global economy. We
provide operational assistance, capital support, industry expertise, and a
strategic network of business relationships intended to maximize the long-term
market potential of more than 45 business-to-business e-commerce partner
companies. We focus on two types of business-to-business e-commerce companies--
market makers and infrastructure service providers.

Inside of gatefold of front cover of prospectus:

Graphic from inside front cover of prospectus with "Internet Capital Group"
surrounded by the text: "Identify Market Leaders," "Integrate into Network,"
"Influence Strategy and Operations," "Provide Best-of-Class Business Services"
and "Share Best Practices." In an outer ring of the graphic the terms
"Software," "Outsourced Services" and "Strategic Consulting and Systems
Integration" appear as "Infrastructure Service Providers," the terms
"Chemicals," "Printing," "Paper," "Plastics," "Food," "Healthcare," "Auto
Parts," "Electronic Components," "Telecommunications," "Financial Services" and
"Construction" appear as "Vertical Market Makers" and the terms "Used Capital
Equipment," "Asset Disposition," "Industrial," "Small Business" and "Logistics"
appear as "Horizontal Market Makers."

Text of Artwork:

     .  INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP leverages the collective knowledge and
        resources of our partner companies, strategic investors and
        Advisory Board to actively develop the business strategies,
        operations and management teams of our partner companies. In
        addition, our skilled management team helps guide our partner
        companies in areas such as sales and marketing, executive
        recruiting, human resources, technology and finance.

     .  VERTICAL MARKET MAKERS are market makers that operate within a
        specific industry. Traditional distribution channels that are
        inefficient and highly administrative often characterize these
        industries. Vertical market makers can capitalize on the Internet
        to streamline procurement processes, decrease transaction costs,
        shorten distribution times and automate customer support. These
        market makers may generate revenue by selling products and
        services as principals in transactions or charging agent fees
        based on the value of transactions.

     .  HORIZONTAL MARKET MAKERS are market makers that operate across
        multiple industries. Horizontal market makers can increase
        efficiencies by supporting or conducting transactions online. They
        also facilitate interaction and transactions among businesses and
        professionals through electronic communities. Horizontal market
        makers may generate revenue by charging fees for access to their
        Internet based services, selling advertising on their Web sites or
        charging agent fees based on the value of transactions.

     .  INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICE PROVIDERS assist traditional businesses in
        one of four ways--providing strategic consulting, systems
        integration, software or outsourced services. Strategic
        consultants assist businesses in developing their e-commerce
        strategies. Systems integrators develop and implement
        technological infrastructures that enable e-commerce. Software
        providers design and sell software applications that support e-
        commerce and integrate business functions. Outsourced service
        providers offer software applications, infrastructure and related
        services designed to help businesses reduce costs, improve
        operational efficiencies and decrease time to market.
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                               TABLE OF CONTENTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Summary..................................................................   1
Risk Factors.............................................................   7
Forward-Looking Statements...............................................  21
Use of Proceeds..........................................................  22
Dividend Policy..........................................................  22
Price Range of Common Stock..............................................  22
The Reorganization.......................................................  23
Concurrent Offering......................................................  23
Private Placements.......................................................  23
Capitalization...........................................................  24
Selected Consolidated Financial Data.....................................  25
Management's Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition And Results
 Of Operations...........................................................  26
Our Business.............................................................  45
Management...............................................................  66
Certain Transactions.....................................................  82
Principal Shareholders...................................................  87
Description of Notes ....................................................  89
Description Of Capital Stock............................................. 105
Shares Eligible For Future Sale.......................................... 109
U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations................................... 111
Underwriting............................................................. 113
Legal Matters............................................................ 115
Experts.................................................................. 115
Where You Can Find More Information...................................... 117
Index To Consolidated Financial Statements............................... F-1
</TABLE>

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                             ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS

      The terms "Internet Capital Group," "our" and "we," as used in this
prospectus, refer to Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. and its wholly-owned
subsidiary, Internet Capital Group Operations, Inc. (formerly known as Internet
Capital Group, Inc.), for periods before the reorganization of Internet Capital
Group, L.L.C. into Internet Capital Group, Inc., except where it is clear that
the term refers only to Internet Capital Group, Inc. For periods after the
reorganization, these terms refer to Internet Capital Group, Inc. and its
wholly-owned subsidiaries Internet Capital Group Operations, Inc., IBIS (505)
Limited, ICG Holding, Inc. and ICG Holding, Inc.'s wholly-owned subsidiaries,
except where it is clear that the term refers only to Internet Capital Group,
Inc. In addition, all information in this prospectus gives effect to the
reorganization described in "The Reorganization" that was effected before this
offering.

      Although we refer to the companies in which we have acquired an equity
interest as our "partner companies" and that we have a "partnership" with these
companies, we do not act as an agent or legal representative for any of our
partner companies, we do not have the power or authority to legally bind any of
our partner companies and we do not have the types of liabilities for our
partner companies that a general partner of a partnership would have.

      You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus. We
have not, and the underwriters have not, authorized any other person to provide
you with different information. If anyone provides you with different or
inconsistent information, you should not rely on it. We are not, and the
underwriters are not, making an offer to sell these securities in any
jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. You should assume that
the information appearing in this prospectus is accurate as of the date on the
front cover of this prospectus only. Our business, financial condition, results
of operations and prospects may have changed since that date.

      We expect to furnish our shareholders with annual reports containing
consolidated financial statements audited by an independent accounting firm.
<PAGE>

                                    SUMMARY

      This summary is not complete and may not contain all of the information
that may be important to you. You should read the entire prospectus carefully,
including the financial data and related notes, before making an investment
decision. Unless otherwise specifically stated, the information in this
prospectus has been adjusted to reflect a 2 for 1 stock split of all shares of
our common stock outstanding on December 6, 1999. This prospectus does not take
into account the possible sale of additional notes to the underwriters under
the underwriters' right to purchase additional notes to cover over-allotments.

                          Internet Capital Group, Inc.

      Internet Capital Group is an Internet holding company actively engaged in
business-to-business, or B2B, e-commerce through a network of partner
companies. Our goal is to become the premier B2B e-commerce company by
establishing an e-commerce presence in major segments of the global economy. We
believe that our sole focus on the B2B e-commerce industry allows us to
capitalize rapidly on new opportunities and to attract and develop leading B2B
e-commerce companies. As of December 2, 1999, we owned interests in 47 B2B
e-commerce companies which we refer to as our partner companies.

      Our operating strategy is to integrate our partner companies into a
collaborative network that leverages our collective knowledge and resources.
With the goal of holding our partner company interests for the long-term, we
use these collective resources to actively develop the business strategies,
operations and management teams of our partner companies. Our resources include
the experience, industry relationships and specific expertise of our management
team, our partner companies and our Advisory Board. Currently, our Advisory
Board consists of individuals with executive-level experience in general
management, sales and marketing and information technology at such leading
companies as Coca-Cola Company, Exodus Communications, IBM Corporation,
MasterCard, Merrill Lynch and Microsoft. We believe that building successful
B2B e-commerce companies enhances the ability of our collaborative network to
facilitate innovation and growth among our partner companies.

      The substantial growth in B2B e-commerce creates tremendous market
opportunities for new emerging companies. Forrester Research estimates that the
United States B2B e-commerce market, defined as the intercompany trade of hard
goods over the Internet, will grow from $43 billion in 1998 to more than $1.3
trillion by 2003. IDC projects that the Western European B2B e-commerce market
will grow from $3.8 billion in 1998 to over $350 billion by 2003. We focus on
two types of B2B e-commerce companies, which we call market makers and
infrastructure service providers.

     .  Market makers bring buyers and sellers together by creating
        Internet-based markets for the exchange of goods, services and
        information. Market makers enable more effective and lower cost
        commerce for traditional businesses by providing access through the
        Internet to a broader range of buyers and sellers. Market makers
        typically operate in a specific industry or provide specific goods
        and services across multiple industries. Market makers tailor their
        business models to match a target market's distinct
        characteristics. Our partner company network currently includes
        significant interests in 28 market makers: Animated Images, Arbinet
        Communications, asseTrade, AUTOVIA, Bidcom, Collabria, Commerx,
        ComputerJobs.com, CourtLink, CyberCrop.com, Deja.com, e-Chemicals,
        eMarketWorld, eMerge Interactive, EmployeeLife.com, Internet
        Commerce Systems, iParts, JusticeLink, NetVendor, ONVIA.com,
        PaperExchange.com, Plan Sponsor Exchange, Purchasing Solutions,
        Residential Delivery Services, StarCite, Universal Access,
        USgift.com and VerticalNet.

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<PAGE>


     .  Infrastructure service providers sell software and services to
        businesses engaged in e-commerce. Many businesses need assistance
        in designing business practices to take advantage of the Internet
        and in building and managing the technological infrastructure
        needed to support B2B e-commerce. Our partner company network
        currently includes significant interests in 19 infrastructure
        service providers: Benchmarking Partners, Blackboard, Breakaway
        Solutions, ClearCommerce, CommerceQuest, Context Integration,
        Entegrity Solutions, LinkShare, PrivaSeek, SageMaker, Servicesoft
        Technologies, Sky Alland Marketing, Syncra Software, TRADEX
        Technologies, traffic.com, United Messaging, US Interactive,
        VitalTone and Vivant!

      We have grown rapidly since our inception in 1996. In 1998, we added 12
B2B e-commerce companies to our network and from the beginning of 1999 to
December 2, 1999, we added 27 B2B e-commerce companies to our network. All of
our acquisitions to date have been of B2B e-commerce companies headquartered in
the United States. We expect to continue to evaluate additional acquisition
opportunities in the United States. In addition, we recently opened an office
in London, England that will focus on European B2B e-commerce opportunities.

      We are a Delaware corporation. Our principal executive office is located
at 435 Devon Park Drive, Building 800, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087 and our
telephone number is (610) 989-0111. We also maintain offices in San Francisco,
California; Boston, Massachusetts; Seattle, Washington; and London, England. We
maintain a site on the World Wide Web at www.icge.com. The information on our
Web site is not part of this prospectus.

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                                  The Offering

      The following is a brief summary of some of the terms of this notes
offering. For a more complete description of the terms of the notes, see
"Description of the Notes" in this prospectus.

Securities Offered........  $250,000,000 aggregate principal amount (excluding
                            $37,500,000 aggregate principal amount subject to
                            the over-allotment option) of   % Convertible
                            Subordinated Notes due 2004.

Maturity..................         , 2004.

Interest..................   % per annum on the principal amount, payable
                            semiannually on     and     of each year beginning
                                  , 2000.

Conversion Rights.........  The notes are convertible, at the option of the
                            holder, at any time on or before maturity into
                            shares of our common stock at a conversion price of
                            $   per share, which is equal to a conversion rate
                            of     shares per $1,000 principal amount of notes.
                            The conversion rate is subject to adjustment.

Ranking...................
                            The notes will be unsecured and subordinated to our
                            existing and future senior indebtedness. In
                            addition, the notes will effectively rank junior to
                            our subsidiaries' liabilities. At September 30,
                            1999, we had no senior indebtedness outstanding but
                            our subsidiaries had approximately $1.6 million of
                            senior indebtedness outstanding, and we are party
                            to a $50 million senior revolving bank credit
                            facility. Because the notes are subordinated, in
                            the event of bankruptcy, liquidation or dissolution
                            and acceleration of payment on the senior
                            indebtedness, holders of the notes will not receive
                            any payment until holders of the senior
                            indebtedness have been paid in full. The indenture
                            under which the notes will be issued will not
                            prevent us or our subsidiaries from incurring
                            additional senior indebtedness or other
                            obligations.

Provisional Redemption....  We may redeem the notes, in whole or in part, at
                            any time before         , 2002, at a redemption
                            price equal to $1,000 per $1,000 principal amount
                            of notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid
                            interest, if any, to the date of redemption if the
                            closing price of our common stock has exceeded 150%
                            of the conversion price then in effect for at least
                            20 trading days within a period of 30 consecutive
                            trading days ending on the trading day before the
                            date of mailing of the provisional redemption
                            notice. Upon any provisional redemption, we will
                            make an additional payment in cash with respect to
                            the notes called for redemption in an amount equal
                            to $    per $1,000 principal amount of notes, less
                            the amount of any interest actually paid on the
                            note before the call for redemption. WE WILL BE
                            OBLIGATED TO MAKE THIS ADDITIONAL PAYMENT ON ALL
                            NOTES CALLED FOR PROVISIONAL REDEMPTION, INCLUDING
                            ANY NOTES CONVERTED AFTER THE NOTICE DATE AND
                            BEFORE THE PROVISIONAL REDEMPTION DATE.


                                       3
<PAGE>

Optional Redemption.......  We may redeem some or all of the notes at any time
                            on or after   , 2002, at redemption prices
                            described in this prospectus plus accrued and
                            unpaid interest.

Change of Control.........  Upon a change of control event, each holder of the
                            notes may require us to repurchase some or all of
                            its notes at a purchase price equal to 100% of the
                            principal amount of the notes plus accrued and
                            unpaid interest. We may, at our option, instead of
                            paying the change in control purchase price in
                            cash, pay it in our common stock valued at 95% of
                            the average of the closing sales prices of our
                            common stock for the five trading days immediately
                            preceding and including the third day prior to the
                            date we are required to repurchase the notes. We
                            cannot pay the change in control purchase price in
                            common stock unless we satisfy the conditions
                            described in the indenture under which the notes
                            will be issued.

Use of Proceeds...........  We intend to use the net proceeds from this
                            offering and the concurrent offering to repay any
                            balance outstanding on our revolving bank credit
                            facility, to make acquisitions, to pay interest on
                            our notes and for general corporate purposes
                            including working capital.

DTC Eligibility...........  Except as provided in this prospectus, the notes
                            will be issued in fully registered book-entry form
                            without coupons and in minimum denominations of
                            $1,000. Purchasers will not receive individually
                            certificated notes. Instead, the notes will be
                            represented by one or more permanent global notes
                            without coupons deposited with a custodian for and
                            registered in the name of a nominee of The
                            Depositary Trust Company (DTC) in New York, New
                            York. Beneficial interests in any global note will
                            be shown on, and transfers thereof will be effected
                            only through, records maintained by DTC and its
                            direct and indirect participants, and any such
                            beneficial interest may not be exchanged for
                            certificated notes, except in limited circumstances
                            described in this prospectus. Settlement and all
                            secondary market trading activity for the notes
                            will be in same day funds. See "Description of
                            Notes--Book-Entry System."

Listing...................  The notes will not be listed on any securities
                            exchange or quoted on the Nasdaq National Market.
                            The underwriters have advised us that they intend
                            to make a market in the notes. The underwriters are
                            not obligated, however, to make a market in the
                            notes, and any such market making may be
                            discontinued at any time at the sole discretion of
                            the underwriters without notice.

Nasdaq National Market
 Symbol for our common
 stock....................  ICGE

                                       4
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                              Concurrent Offering

      Concurrently with our offering of notes, we are offering by means of a
separate prospectus 6,000,000 shares of our common stock. The completion of the
common stock offering is not a condition to the completion of this offering.
The sale of our common stock is described in greater detail below under the
heading "Concurrent Offering."

                            Private Placements

      We have entered into an agreement with AT&T Corp. pursuant to which we
will sell to AT&T Corp. 609,533 shares of our common stock for $50 million. The
private placement to AT&T Corp. is not conditioned upon the completion of our
public offering of common stock. In addition, we are offering $20 million of
shares of our common stock to Internet Assets, Inc. in a private placement at
the public offering price of our public offering of common stock. The private
placement to Internet Assets, Inc. is conditioned upon the completion of our
public offering of common stock. The private placements are described below
under the heading "Private Placements."

                                       5
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                      Summary Consolidated Financial Data

      The following summary historical and pro forma consolidated financial
data should be read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and our audited Consolidated
Financial Statements and related Notes thereto included elsewhere in this
prospectus. The summary pro forma data does not purport to represent what our
results would have been if the events described below had occurred at the dates
indicated. The Pro Forma columns included in the Consolidated Statements of
Operations Data for the year ended December 31, 1998 and the nine months ended
September 30, 1999, derived from elsewhere in this prospectus, reflect the
effect of our 1998 and 1999 acquisitions of companies accounted for under the
consolidation and equity methods, the deconsolidation of VerticalNet, and the
acquisition of our ownership interest in Breakaway Solutions as a company
accounted for under the equity method as if they had occurred on January 1,
1998. The Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Operations Data for the year
ended December 31, 1998 and the nine months ended September 30, 1999, included
under the actual results for each of those periods, reflect our taxation as a
corporation since January 1, 1998 and 1999, respectively, although we have been
taxed as a corporation only since February 2, 1999. The Pro Forma Consolidated
Balance Sheet Data as of September 30, 1999, derived from elsewhere in this
prospectus, reflect the effect of our acquisitions subsequent to September 30,
1999 as if they had occurred on September 30, 1999. The Pro Forma As Adjusted
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data reflect the sale of 6,000,000 shares of our
common stock in the concurrent offering at an assumed public offering price of
$80.50 per share, the issuance and sale of $50 million and $20 million,
respectively, of our common stock to AT&T Corp. and Internet Assets, Inc. in
separate private placements, and the issuance and sale of $250,000,000 of our
convertible notes in this offering after deduction of estimated underwriting
discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            Nine Months Ended
                         March 4, 1996    Year Ended December 31,             September 30,
                         (Inception) to ------------------------------ -----------------------------
                          December 31,   1997      1998       1998       1998      1999      1999
                              1996      Actual    Actual    Pro Forma   Actual    Actual   Pro Forma
                         -------------- -------  --------  ----------- --------  --------  ---------
                                                           (Unaudited)         (Unaudited)
                                          (In Thousands Except Per Share Data)
Consolidated Statements
 of Operations Data:
<S>                      <C>            <C>      <C>       <C>         <C>       <C>       <C>
Revenue.................    $   285     $   792  $  3,135   $  6,456   $  1,862  $ 14,783  $  7,186
Operating Expenses......      2,348       7,510    20,156     11,366     12,728    38,427    21,668
                            -------     -------  --------   --------   --------  --------  --------
                             (2,063)     (6,718)  (17,021)    (4,910)   (10,866)  (23,644)  (14,482)
Other income, net.......        --          --     30,483     30,483     23,514    47,001    46,989
Interest income (ex-
 pense), net............         88         138       924       (814)       513     2,407     2,401
                            -------     -------  --------   --------   --------  --------  --------
Income (Loss) Before
 Income Taxes, Minority
 Interest and Equity
 Income (Loss)..........     (1,975)     (6,580)   14,386     24,759     13,161    25,764    34,908
Income taxes............        --          --        --         --         --     12,840    28,073
Minority interest.......        427        (106)    5,382        553      2,699     4,133       720
Equity income (loss)....       (514)        106    (5,869)   (89,823)    (3,969)  (49,142)  (98,819)
                            -------     -------  --------   --------   --------  --------  --------
Net Income (Loss).......    $(2,062)    $(6,580) $ 13,899   $(64,511)  $ 11,891  $ (6,405) $(35,118)
                            =======     =======  ========   ========   ========  ========  ========
Net income (loss) per
 share-- diluted........    $ (0.05)    $ (0.10) $   0.12   $  (0.57)  $   0.11  $  (0.03) $  (0.19)
Weighted average shares
 outstanding--diluted...     40,792      68,198   112,299    112,205    105,675   185,104   185,104
Ratio of earnings to
 fixed charges
 (unaudited)(a).........                             38.7x                           13.2x
Pro forma net income
 (loss) (unaudited).....                         $  8,756                        $(12,509)
Pro forma net income
 (loss) per share--
 diluted (unaudited)....                         $   0.08                        $  (0.07)
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        September 30, 1999
                                                  ------------------------------
                                                                      Pro Forma
                                                   Actual  Pro Forma As Adjusted
                                                  -------- --------- -----------
                                                           (Unaudited)
                                                          (In Thousands)
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:
<S>                                               <C>      <C>       <C>
Cash and cash equivalents........................ $186,137 $ 52,347   $ 825,220
Short-term investments...........................   22,845   22,845      22,845
Working capital..................................  200,370   40,655     813,528
Total assets.....................................  470,227  471,067   1,252,156
Long-term debt...................................    1,633    3,000       3,000
Convertible subordinated notes...................      --       --      250,000
Total shareholders' equity.......................  418,517  418,517     949,606
</TABLE>
- --------
(a) Earnings were insufficient to cover fixed charges by $1,975,130 and
    $6,327,305 during the period March 4, 1996 (inception) to Decmber 31, 1996
    and the year ended December 31, 1997, respectively.

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                                  RISK FACTORS

      Investing in our notes will subject you to risks inherent in our
business. Your notes are convertible into shares of our common stock, and the
price of our common stock may decline. You should carefully consider the
following factors as well as other information contained in this prospectus
before deciding to invest in our notes.

RISKS PARTICULAR TO INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP

We have a limited operating history upon which you may evaluate us

      We were formed in March 1996. Although we have grown significantly since
then, we have a limited operating history upon which you may evaluate our
business and prospects. We and our partner companies are among the many
companies that have entered into the emerging B2B e-commerce market. Many of
our partner companies are in the early stages of their development. Our
business and prospects must be considered in light of the risk, expense and
difficulties frequently encountered by companies in early stages of
development, particularly companies in new and rapidly evolving markets such as
B2B e-commerce. If we are unable to effectively allocate our resources and help
grow existing partner companies, our stock price may be adversely affected and
we may be unable to execute our strategy of developing a collaborative network
of partner companies.

Our business depends upon the performance of our partner companies, which is
uncertain

      Economic, governmental, industry and internal company factors outside our
control affect each of our partner companies. If our partner companies do not
succeed, the value of our assets and the price of our common stock could
decline. The material risks relating to our partner companies include:

     .  fluctuations in the market price of the common stock of
        VerticalNet and Breakaway Solutions, two of our publicly traded
        partner companies, and other future publicly traded partner
        companies, which are likely to affect the price of our common
        stock;

     .  lack of the widespread commercial use of the Internet, which may
        prevent our partner companies from succeeding; and

     .  intensifying competition for the products and services our partner
        companies offer, which could lead to the failure of some of our
        partner companies.

      Of our $470 million in total assets as of September 30, 1999, $168.7
million, or 36%, consisted of ownership interests in and advances to our
partner companies. On a pro forma basis, adjusted for our acquisitions
subsequent to September 30, 1999 as if they had occurred on September 30, 1999,
our assets on September 30, 1999 were $471.1 million, of which $321 million, or
68.1%, consisted of ownership interests in and advances to our partner
companies. The carrying value of our partner company ownership interests
includes our original acquisition cost, the effect of accounting for certain of
our partner companies under the equity method of accounting, the effect of
adjustments to our carrying value resulting from certain issuances of equity
securities by our partner companies and the effect of impairment charges
recorded for the decrease in value of certain partner companies. The carrying
value of our partner companies will be impaired and decrease if one or more of
our partner companies do not succeed. The carrying value of our partner
companies is not marked to market; therefore a decline in the market value of
one of our publicly traded partner companies may impact our financial position
by not more than the carrying value of the partner company. However, such a
decline would likely affect the price of our common stock. For example,
VerticalNet and Breakaway Solutions are two of our publicly traded partner
companies and on December 2, 1999 our holdings in VerticalNet and Breakaway
Solutions had respective market values of approximately $1.2 billion and $395
million. A decline in the market value of VerticalNet or Breakaway Solutions
will likely cause a decline in the price of our common stock.

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      Other material risks relating to our partner companies are more fully
described below under "Risks Particular to Our Partner Companies."

Our business model is unproven

      Our strategy is based on an unproven business model. Our business model
depends on the willingness of companies to join our collaborative network and
the ability of the collaborative network to assist our partner companies. Our
business model depends on our ability to share information within our network
of partner companies. If competition develops among our partner companies, we
may be unable to fully benefit from the sharing of information within our
network of partner companies. If we cannot convince companies of the value of
our business model, our ability to attract new companies will be adversely
affected and our strategy of building a collaborative network may not succeed.

Fluctuations in our quarterly results may adversely affect our stock price

      We expect that our quarterly results will fluctuate significantly due to
many factors, including:

     .  the operating results of our partner companies;

     .  changes in equity losses or income and amortization of goodwill
        related to the acquisition or divestiture of interests in partner
        companies;

     .  changes in our methods of accounting for our partner company
        interests, which may result from changes in our ownership
        percentages of our partner companies;

     .  sales of equity securities by our partner companies, which could
        cause us to recognize gains or losses under applicable accounting
        rules;

     .  the pace of development or a decline in growth of the B2B e-
        commerce market;

     .  intense competition from other potential acquirors of B2B e-
        commerce companies, which could increase our cost of acquiring
        interests in additional companies, and competition for the goods
        and services offered by our partner companies; and

     .  our ability to effectively manage our growth and the growth of our
        partner companies during the anticipated rapid growth of the
        global B2B e-commerce market.

      We believe that period-to-period comparisons of our operating results are
not meaningful. If our operating results in one or more quarters do not meet
securities analysts' or your expectations, the price of our common stock could
decrease.

Our success is dependent on our key personnel and the key personnel of our
partner companies

      We believe that our success will depend on continued employment by us and
our partner companies of senior management and key technical personnel. Our
success also depends on the continued assistance of our Advisory Board members,
some of whom may from time to time leave our Advisory Board. If one or more
members of our senior management, our partner companies' senior management or
our Advisory Board were unable or unwilling to continue in their present
positions, our business and operations could be disrupted.

      As of December 2, 1999, fifteen of our twenty management personnel have
worked for us for less than one year. Our efficiency may be limited while these
employees and future employees are being integrated into our operations. In
addition, we may be unable to find and hire additional qualified management and
professional personnel to help lead us and our partner companies.

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      The success of some of our partner companies also depends on their having
highly trained technical and marketing personnel. Our partner companies will
need to continue to hire additional personnel as their businesses grow. A
shortage in the number of trained technical and marketing personnel could limit
the ability of our partner companies to increase sales of their existing
products and services and launch new product offerings.

We have had a history of losses and expect continued losses in the foreseeable
future

      Our net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 of $6.4 million
includes gains of $29.0 million, net of deferred taxes, related to the issuance
of stock by VerticalNet and a $7.7 million deferred tax benefit related to our
conversion from a limited liability company to a taxable corporation. Without
the $36.7 million effect of these items on our net results, we would have had a
net loss of $43.1 million. For the year ended December 31, 1998, we realized
net income of $13.9 million primarily due to $34.4 million of non-operating
gains from the sale of certain minority interests. In addition, we incurred net
losses of $6.6 million in 1997 and $2.1 million in 1996. After giving effect to
our acquisitions during 1998 and 1999 as if they had occurred on January 1,
1998, pro forma net income for the year ended December 31, 1998 and the nine
months ended September 30, 1999 would have been reduced by $78.4 million and
$28.7 million, respectively. Excluding the effect of any future non-operating
gains, we expect to continue to incur losses for the foreseeable future and, if
we ever have profits, we may not be able to sustain them. Without the effect of
any significant non-operating gains during the three months ended December 31,
1999, we expect to incur a significant net loss for this period.

      Our expenses will increase as we build an infrastructure to implement our
business model. For example, we expect to hire additional employees, expand
information technology systems and lease more space for our corporate offices.
In addition, we plan to significantly increase our operating expenses to:

     .  broaden our partner company support capabilities;

     .  explore acquisition opportunities and alliances with other
        companies;

     .  facilitate business arrangements among our partner companies; and

     .  expand our business internationally.

Expenses may also increase due to the potential effect of goodwill amortization
and other charges resulting from completed and future acquisitions. If any of
these and other expenses are not accompanied by increased revenue, our losses
will be greater than we anticipate.

Our partner companies are growing rapidly and we may have difficulty assisting
them in managing their growth

      Our partner companies have grown, and we expect them to continue to grow
rapidly, by adding new products and services and hiring new employees. This
growth is likely to place significant strain on their resources and on the
resources we allocate to assist our partner companies. In addition, our
management may be unable to convince our partner companies to adopt our ideas
for effectively and successfully managing their growth.

We may compete with some of our shareholders and partner companies, and our
partner companies may compete with each other

      We may compete with some of our shareholders and partner companies for
Internet-related opportunities. After the concurrent offering, Comcast
Corporation and Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. will own 9.3% and 13.9% of our
outstanding common stock, respectively, based on the number of shares held by
each of them on

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November 30, 1999. These shareholders may compete with us to acquire interests
in B2B e-commerce companies. Comcast Corporation and Safeguard Scientifics
currently each have a designee as a member of our board of directors and IBM
Corporation has a right to designate a board observer, which may give these
companies access to our business plan and knowledge about potential
acquisitions. In addition, we may compete with our partner companies to
acquire interests in B2B e-commerce companies, and our partner companies may
compete with each other for acquisitions or other B2B e-commerce
opportunities. In particular, VerticalNet seeks to expand, in part through
acquisitions, its number of B2B communities. VerticalNet, therefore, may seek
to acquire companies that we would find attractive. While we may partner with
VerticalNet on future acquisitions, we have no current contractual obligations
to do so. We do not have any policies, contracts or other understandings with
any of our shareholders or partner companies that would govern the resolution
of these potential conflicts. This competition, and the complications posed by
the designated directors, may deter companies from partnering with us and may
limit our business opportunities.

We face competition from other potential acquirors of B2B e-commerce companies

      We face competition from other capital providers including publicly-
traded Internet companies, venture capital companies and large corporations.
Many of these competitors have greater financial resources and brand name
recognition than we do. These competitors may limit our opportunity to acquire
interests in new partner companies. If we cannot acquire interests in
attractive companies on reasonable terms, our strategy to build a
collaborative network of partner companies may not succeed.

Our global expansion exposes us to less developed markets, currency
fluctuations and political instability

      We are pursuing B2B e-commerce opportunities outside the United States.
We recently opened an office in London whose personnel will focus on B2B e-
commerce opportunities in Europe. This international expansion exposes us to
several risks, including the following:

     .  Less Developed Markets. We believe that e-commerce markets outside
        the United States are less developed than the United States e-
        commerce market. If the e-commerce markets outside the United
        States do not continue to mature, any of our partner companies
        outside the United States may not succeed.

     .  Currency Fluctuations. When we purchase interests in non-United
        States partner companies for cash, we will likely have to pay for
        the interests using the currency of the country where the
        prospective partner company is located. Similarly, although it is
        our intention to act as a long-term partner to our partner
        companies, if we sold an interest in a non-United States partner
        company we might receive foreign currency. To the extent that we
        transact in foreign currencies, fluctuations in the relative value
        of these currencies and the United States dollar may adversely
        impact our financial results.

     .  Compliance with Laws. As we expand internationally, we will become
        increasingly subject to the laws and regulations of foreign
        countries. We may not be familiar with these laws and regulations,
        and these laws and regulations may change at any time.

     .  Political Instability. We may purchase interests in foreign
        partner companies that are located, or transact business in, parts
        of the world that experience political instability. Political
        instability may have an adverse impact on the subject country's
        economy, and may limit or eliminate a partner company's ability to
        conduct business.

Our growth could be impaired by limitations on our and our partner companies
access to the capital markets

      We are dependent on the capital markets for access to funds for
acquisitions and other purposes.
Our partner companies are also dependent on the capital markets to raise
capital for their own purposes. To

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date, there have been a substantial number of Internet-related initial public
offerings and additional offerings are expected to be made in the future. If
the market for Internet-related companies and initial public offerings were to
weaken for an extended period of time, our ability and the ability of our
partner companies to grow and access the capital markets will be impaired.

We may be unable to obtain maximum value for our partner company interests

      We have significant positions in our partner companies. While we
generally do not anticipate selling our interests in our partner companies, if
we were to divest all or part of an interest in a partner company, we may not
receive maximum value for this position. For partner companies with publicly-
traded stock, we may be unable to sell our interest at then-quoted market
prices. Furthermore, for those partner companies that do not have publicly-
traded stock, the realizable value of our interests may ultimately prove to be
lower than the carrying value currently reflected in our consolidated financial
statements.

We may not have opportunities to acquire interests in additional companies

      We may be unable to identify companies that complement our strategy, and
even if we identify a company that complements our strategy, we may be unable
to acquire an interest in the company for many reasons, including:

     .  a failure to agree on the terms of the acquisition, such as the
        amount or price of our acquired interest;

     .  incompatibility between us and management of the company;

     .  competition from other acquirors of B2B e-commerce companies;

     .  a lack of capital to acquire an interest in the company; and

     .  the unwillingness of the company to partner with us.

      If we cannot acquire interests in attractive companies, our strategy to
build a collaborative network of partner companies may not succeed.

Our resources and our ability to manage newly acquired partner companies may be
strained as we acquire more and larger interests in B2B e-commerce companies

      We have acquired, and plan to continue to acquire, significant interests
in B2B e-commerce companies that complement our business strategy. In the
future, we may acquire larger percentages or larger interests in companies than
we have in the past, or we may seek to acquire 100% ownership of companies. We
may also spend more on individual acquisitions than we have in the past. These
larger acquisitions may place significantly greater strain on our resources,
ability to manage such companies and ability to integrate them into our
collaborative network. Future acquisitions are subject to the following risks:

     .  Our acquisitions may cause a disruption in our ongoing support of
        our partner companies, distract our management and other resources
        and make it difficult to maintain our standards, controls and
        procedures.

     .  We may acquire interests in companies in B2B e-commerce markets in
        which we have little experience.

     .  We may not be able to facilitate collaboration between our partner
        companies and new companies that we acquire.

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     .  To fund future acquisitions we may be required to incur debt or
        issue equity securities, which may be dilutive to existing
        shareholders.

We may have to buy, sell or retain assets when we would otherwise not wish to
in order to avoid registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940

      We believe that we are actively engaged in the business of B2B e-commerce
through our network of majority-owned subsidiaries and companies that we are
considered to "control." Under the Investment Company Act, a company is
considered to control another company if it owns more than 25% of that
company's voting securities. A company may be required to register as an
investment company if more than 45% of its total assets consists of, and more
than 45% of its income/loss and revenue attributable to it over the last four
quarters is derived from, ownership interests in companies it does not control.
Because many of our partner companies are not majority-owned subsidiaries, and
because we own 25% or less of the voting securities of a number of our partner
companies, changes in the value of our interests in our partner companies and
the income/loss and revenue attributable to our partner companies could subject
us to regulation under the Investment Company Act unless we took precautionary
steps. For example, in order to avoid having excessive income from "non-
controlled" interests, we may not sell minority interests we would otherwise
want to sell or we may have to generate non-investment income by selling
interests in partner companies that we are considered to control. We may also
need to ensure that we retain more than 25% ownership interests in our partner
companies after any equity offerings. In addition, we may have to acquire
additional income or loss generating majority-owned or controlled interests
that we might not otherwise have acquired or may not be able to acquire "non-
controlling" interests in companies that we would otherwise want to acquire. It
is not feasible for us to be regulated as an investment company because the
Investment Company Act rules are inconsistent with our strategy of actively
managing, operating and promoting collaboration among our network of partner
companies. On August 23, 1999 the Securities and Exchange Commission granted
our request for an exemption under Section 3(b)(2) of the Investment Company
Act declaring us to be primarily engaged in a business other than that of
investing, reinvesting, owning, holding or trading in securities. This
exemptive order reduces the risk that we may have to take action to avoid
registration as an investment company, but it does not eliminate the risk.

Our systems and those of our partner companies and third parties may not be
Year 2000 compliant, which could disrupt our operations and the operations of
our partner companies

      Many computer programs have been written using two digits rather than
four digits to define the applicable year. This poses a problem at the end of
the century because these computer programs may recognize a date using "00" as
the year 1900, rather than the year 2000. This in turn could result in major
system failures or miscalculations and is generally referred to as the Year
2000 issue. We may realize exposure and risk if our systems and the systems on
which our partner companies are dependent to conduct their operations are not
Year 2000 compliant. Our potential areas of exposure include products purchased
from third parties, computers, software, telephone systems and other equipment
used internally. If our present efforts and the efforts of our partner
companies to address the Year 2000 compliance issues are not successful, or if
distributors, suppliers and other third parties with which we and our partner
companies conduct business do not successfully address such issues, our
business and the businesses of our partner companies may not be operational for
a period of time. If the Web-hosting facilities of our partner companies are
not Year 2000 compliant, their production Web sites would be unavailable and
they would not be able to deliver services to their users.


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RISKS PARTICULAR TO OUR PARTNER COMPANIES

Fluctuation in the price of the common stock of our publicly-traded partner
companies may affect the price of our common stock

      VerticalNet and Breakaway Solutions are two of our publicly-traded
partner companies. The price of their common stock has been highly volatile. On
February 16, 1999, VerticalNet completed its initial public offering at a price
of $8.00 per share and its common stock has since traded as high as $111.94 per
share, adjusted for a two for one stock split. On October 6, 1999, Breakaway
Solutions completed its initial public offering at a price of $14.00 per share
and its common stock has since traded as high as $71.00 per share. The market
value of our holdings in these partner companies changes with these
fluctuations. Based on the closing price of VerticalNet's common stock on
December 2, 1999 of $96.56, our holdings in VerticalNet had a market value of
approximately $1.2 billion. Based on the closing price of Breakaway Solutions'
common stock on December 2, 1999 of $56.62, our holdings in Breakaway Solutions
had a market value of approximately $395 million. Fluctuations in the price of
VerticalNet's, Breakaway Solutions' and other publicly-traded partner
companies' common stock are likely to affect the price of our common stock.

      VerticalNet's results of operations, and accordingly the price of its
common stock, may be adversely affected by the following factors:

     .  lack of acceptance of the Internet as an advertising medium;

     .  inability to develop a large base of users of its Web sites who
        possess demographic characteristics attractive to advertisers;

     .  inability to generate significant e-commerce transaction revenues
        from its communities;

     .  lower advertising rates; and

     .  loss of key content providers.

      Breakaway Solutions' results of operations, and accordingly the price of
its common stock, may be adversely affected by the following factors:

     .  growing enterprises' failure to accept e-commerce solutions;

     .  inability to open new regional offices;

     .  loss of money on fixed-fee or performance-based contracts; and

     .  inability to develop brand awareness.

      As of September 30, 1999, our assets as reflected in our balance sheet
were approximately $470 million, of which $48.4 million relates to VerticalNet,
Breakaway Solutions and other publicly traded partner companies. However, we
believe that comparisons of the value of our holdings in partner companies to
the value of our total assets are not meaningful because not all of our partner
company ownership interests are marked to market in our balance sheet.

The success of our partner companies depends on the development of the B2B e-
commerce market, which is uncertain

      All of our partner companies rely on the Internet for the success of
their businesses. The development of the e-commerce market is in its early
stages. If widespread commercial use of the Internet does not develop, or if
the Internet does not develop as an effective medium for providing products and
services, our partner companies may not succeed.


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      Our long-term success depends on widespread market-acceptance of B2B e-
commerce. A number of factors could prevent such acceptance, including the
following:

     .  the unwillingness of businesses to shift from traditional
        processes to B2B e-commerce processes;

     .  the necessary network infrastructure for substantial growth in
        usage of B2B e-commerce may not be adequately developed;

     .  increased government regulation or taxation may adversely affect
        the viability of B2B e-commerce;

     .  insufficient availability of telecommunication services or changes
        in telecommunication services could result in slower response
        times for the users of B2B e-commerce; and

     .  concern and adverse publicity about the security of B2B e-commerce
        transactions.

Our partner companies may fail if their competitors provide superior Internet-
related offerings or continue to have greater resources than our partner
companies have

      Competition for Internet products and services is intense. As the market
for B2B e-commerce grows, we expect that competition will intensify. Barriers
to entry are minimal, and competitors can offer products and services at a
relatively low cost. Our partner companies compete for a share of a customer's:

     .  purchasing budget for services, materials and supplies with other
        online providers and traditional distribution channels;

     .  dollars spent on consulting services with many established
        information systems and management consulting firms; and

     .  advertising budget with online services and traditional off-line
        media, such as print and trade associations.

      In addition, some of our partner companies compete to attract and retain
a critical mass of buyers and sellers. Several companies offer competitive
solutions that compete with one or more of our partner companies. We expect
that additional companies will offer competing solutions on a stand-alone or
combined basis in the future. Furthermore, our partner companies' competitors
may develop Internet products or services that are superior to, or have greater
market acceptance than, the solutions offered by our partner companies. If our
partner companies are unable to compete successfully against their competitors,
our partner companies may fail.

      Many of our partner companies' competitors have greater brand recognition
and greater financial, marketing and other resources than our partner
companies. This may place our partner companies at a disadvantage in responding
to their competitors' pricing strategies, technological advances, advertising
campaigns, strategic partnerships and other initiatives.

Some of our partner companies may be unable to protect their proprietary rights
and may infringe on the proprietary rights of others

      Our partner companies are inventing new ways of doing business. In
support of this innovation, they will develop proprietary techniques,
trademarks, processes and software. Although reasonable efforts will be taken
to protect the rights to this intellectual property, the complexity of
international trade secret, copyright, trademark and patent law, coupled with
the limited resources of these young companies and the demands of quick
delivery of products and services to market, create risk that their efforts
will prove inadequate. Further, the nature of Internet business demands that
considerable detail about their innovative processes and techniques

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be exposed to competitors, because it must be presented on the Web sites in
order to attract clients. Some of our partner companies also license content
from third parties and it is possible that they could become subject to
infringement actions based upon the content licensed from those third parties.
Our partner companies generally obtain representations as to the origin and
ownership of such licensed content; however, this may not adequately protect
them. Any claims against our partner companies' proprietary rights, with or
without merit, could subject our partner companies to costly litigation and the
diversion of their technical and management personnel. If our partner companies
incur costly litigation and their personnel are not effectively deployed, the
expenses and losses incurred by our partner companies will increase and their
profits, if any, will decrease.

Our partner companies that publish or distribute content over the Internet may
be subject to legal liability

      Some of our partner companies may be subject to legal claims relating to
the content on their Web sites, or the downloading and distribution of this
content. Claims could involve matters such as defamation, invasion of privacy
and copyright infringement. Providers of Internet products and services have
been sued in the past, sometimes successfully, based on the content of
material. In addition, some of the content provided by our partner companies on
their Web sites is drawn from data compiled by other parties, including
governmental and commercial sources. This data may have errors. If any of our
partner companies' Web site content is improperly used or if any of our partner
companies supply incorrect information, it could result in unexpected
liability. Any of our partner companies that incur this type of unexpected
liability may not have insurance to cover the claim or its insurance may not
provide sufficient coverage. If our partner companies incur substantial cost
because of this type of unexpected liability, the expenses incurred by our
partner companies will increase and their profits, if any, will decrease.

Our partner companies' computer and communications systems may fail, which may
discourage content providers from using our partner companies' systems

      Some of our partner companies' businesses depend on the efficient and
uninterrupted operation of their computer and communications hardware systems.
Any system interruptions that cause our partner companies' Web sites to be
unavailable to Web browsers may reduce the attractiveness of our partner
companies' Web sites to third party content providers. If third party content
providers are unwilling to use our partner companies' Web sites, our business,
financial condition and operating results could be adversely affected.
Interruptions could result from natural disasters as well as power loss,
telecommunications failure and similar events.

Our partner companies' businesses may be disrupted if they are unable to
upgrade their systems to meet increased demand

      Capacity limits on some of our partner companies' technology, transaction
processing systems and network hardware and software may be difficult to
project and they may not be able to expand and upgrade their systems to meet
increased use.

      As traffic on our partner companies' Web sites continues to increase,
they must expand and upgrade their technology, transaction processing systems
and network hardware and software. Our partner companies may be unable to
accurately project the rate of increase in use of their Web sites. In addition,
our partner companies may not be able to expand and upgrade their systems and
network hardware and software capabilities to accommodate increased use of
their Web sites. If our partner companies are unable to appropriately upgrade
their systems and network hardware and software, the operations and processes
of our partner companies may be disrupted.

Our partner companies may not be able to attract a loyal base of users to their
Web sites

      While content is important to all our partner companies' Web sites, our
market maker partner companies are particularly dependent on content to attract
users to their Web sites. Our success depends upon

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the ability of these partner companies to deliver compelling Internet content
to their targeted users. If our partner companies are unable to develop
Internet content that attracts a loyal user base, the revenues and
profitability of our partner companies could be impaired. Internet users can
freely navigate and instantly switch among a large number of Web sites. Many of
these Web sites offer original content. Thus, our partner companies may have
difficulty distinguishing the content on their Web sites to attract a loyal
base of users.

Our partner companies may be unable to acquire or maintain easily identifiable
Web site addresses or prevent third parties from acquiring Web site addresses
similar to theirs

      Some of our partner companies hold various Web site addresses relating to
their brands. These partner companies may not be able to prevent third parties
from acquiring Web site addresses that are similar to their addresses, which
could adversely affect the use by businesses of our partner companies' Web
sites. In these instances, our partner companies may not grow as we expect. The
acquisition and maintenance of Web site addresses generally is regulated by
governmental agencies and their designees. The regulation of Web site addresses
in the United States and in foreign countries is subject to change. As a
result, our partner companies may not be able to acquire or maintain relevant
Web site addresses in all countries where they conduct business. Furthermore,
the relationship between regulations governing such addresses and laws
protecting trademarks is unclear.

Some of our partner companies are dependent on barter transactions that do not
generate cash revenue

      Our partner companies often enter into barter transactions in which they
provide advertising for other Internet-related companies in exchange for
advertising for the partner company. In a barter transaction the partner
company will reflect the sales of the advertising received as an expense and
the value of the advertising provided, in an equal amount, as revenue. However,
barter transactions also do not generate cash revenue, which may adversely
affect the cash flows of some of our partner companies. Limited cash flows may
adversely affect a partner company's abilities to expand its operations and
satisfy its liabilities. During 1998 and the nine month period ended September
30, 1999, revenue from barter transactions constituted a significant portion of
some of our partner companies' revenue. Barter revenue may continue to
represent a significant portion of their revenue in future periods. For
example, for the nine-month period ending September 30, 1999, approximately 23%
of VerticalNet's revenue was attributable to barter transactions.

RISKS RELATING TO THE INTERNET INDUSTRY

Concerns regarding security of transactions and transmitting confidential
information over the Internet may have an adverse impact on our business

      We believe that concern regarding the security of confidential
information transmitted over the Internet prevents many potential customers
from engaging in online transactions. If our partner companies that depend on
such transactions do not add sufficient security features to their future
product releases, our partner companies' products may not gain market
acceptance or there may be additional legal exposure to them.

      Despite the measures some of our partner companies have taken, the
infrastructure of each of them is potentially vulnerable to physical or
electronic break-ins, viruses or similar problems. If a person circumvents the
security measures imposed by any one of our partner companies, he or she could
misappropriate proprietary information or cause interruption in operations of
the partner company. Security breaches that result in access to confidential
information could damage the reputation of any one of our partner companies and
expose the partner company affected to a risk of loss or liability. Some of our
partner companies may be required to make significant investments and efforts
to protect against or remedy security breaches. Additionally, as e-commerce
becomes more widespread, our partner companies' customers will become more
concerned about security. If our partner companies are unable to adequately
address these concerns, they may be unable to sell their goods and services.

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Rapid technological changes may prevent our partner companies from remaining
current with their technical resources and maintaining competitive product and
service offerings

      The markets in which our partner companies operate are characterized by
rapid technological change, frequent new product and service introductions and
evolving industry standards. Significant technological changes could render
their existing Web site technology or other products and services obsolete. The
e-commerce market's growth and intense competition exacerbate these conditions.
If our partner companies are unable to successfully respond to these
developments or do not respond in a cost-effective way, our business, financial
condition and operating results will be adversely affected. To be successful,
our partner companies must adapt to their rapidly changing markets by
continually improving the responsiveness, services and features of their
products and services and by developing new features to meet the needs of their
customers. Our success will depend, in part, on our partner companies' ability
to license leading technologies useful in their businesses, enhance their
existing products and services and develop new offerings and technology that
address the needs of their customers. Our partner companies will also need to
respond to technological advances and emerging industry standards in a cost-
effective and timely manner.

Government regulations and legal uncertainties may place financial burdens on
our business and the businesses of our partner companies

      As of December 2, 1999, there were few laws or regulations directed
specifically at e-commerce. However, because of the Internet's popularity and
increasing use, new laws and regulations may be adopted. These laws and
regulations may cover issues such as the collection and use of data from Web
site visitors and related privacy issues, pricing, content, copyrights, online
gambling, distribution and quality of goods and services. The enactment of any
additional laws or regulations may impede the growth of the Internet and B2B e-
commerce, which could decrease the revenue of our partner companies and place
additional financial burdens on our business and the businesses of our partner
companies.

      Laws and regulations directly applicable to e-commerce or Internet
communications are becoming more prevalent. For example, the United States
Congress recently enacted laws regarding online copyright infringement and the
protection of information collected online from children. Although these laws
may not have a direct adverse effect on our business or those of our partner
companies, they add to the legal and regulatory burden faced by B2B e-commerce
companies.

RISKS RELATING TO THE OFFERING

Your right to receive payments on the notes is subordinated to all of our
existing and future senior indebtedness and the notes are effectively
subordinated to indebtedness of our subsidiaries.

      The notes will be unsecured obligations and will be subordinated in right
of payment, as provided in the indenture under which they are issued, to the
prior payment in full in cash or other payment satisfactory to holders of
senior indebtedness of all our existing and future senior indebtedness. Senior
indebtedness is defined to include, among other things, all indebtedness for
money borrowed and indebtedness evidenced by securities, debentures, bonds or
other similar instruments. Senior indebtedness does not include indebtedness
that is expressly junior in right of payment to the notes or ranks pari passu
in right of payment to the notes. At September 30, 1999, we had no senior
indebtedness outstanding but our subsidiaries had approximately $1.6 million
senior indebtedness outstanding, and we are party to a $50 million senior
revolving bank credit facility. The terms of the notes do not limit the amount
of additional indebtedness, including senior indebtedness, which we can create,
incur, assume or guarantee. Upon any distribution of our assets upon any
insolvency, dissolution or reorganization, the payment of the principal of and
interest on the notes will be subordinated to the extent provided in the
indenture to the prior payment in full of all of our senior indebtedness, and
there may not be sufficient assets remaining to pay amounts due on any or all
of the notes then outstanding.

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      The notes are effectively subordinated to all existing and future
liabilities of our subsidiaries. Any right of ours to receive assets of any of
our subsidiaries upon their liquidation or reorganization, and the consequent
right of the holders of the notes to participate in those assets, will be
subject to the claims of that subsidiary's creditors. If we ourselves are a
creditor of that subsidiary, our claims would still be subordinate to any
security interests in the assets of that subsidiary and any senior indebtedness
of that subsidiary.

We may not be able to satisfy a change of control offer

      The indenture governing the notes contains provisions that apply to a
change of control of our company. If someone triggers a change of control as
defined in the indenture, we must offer to purchase those notes with cash, or
at our option with our common stock, subject to the terms and conditions of the
indenture. If we have to make that offer, we cannot be sure that we will have
enough funds or common stock to pay for all the notes that the holders could
tender.

Our notes have never been publicly traded so we cannot predict the extent to
which a trading market will develop for our notes

      There has not been a public market for our notes. We cannot predict the
extent to which a trading market will develop or how liquid that market might
become, which could limit the liquidity of your investment in the note.

Our concurrent stock offering may not be completed, in which case we may need
additional financing to fund the interest payments on the notes

      This offering is not contingent on the completion of the common stock
offering. We cannot assure you that our concurrent common stock offering will
be completed. If the concurrent common stock offering is not completed, then we
may need additional financing to fund the interest payments on the notes.

Our outstanding indebtedness will increase substantially with the issuance of
the notes

      As of September 30, 1999, we had $1,633,000 in long term debt. If this
offering is completed, our long term debt will increase by $250,000,000
($287,500,000 if the underwriters' over-allotment option is exercised in full).
This increased indebtedness will impact us in a number of ways:

     .  significantly increase our interest expense and related debt
        service costs;

     .  make it more difficult to obtain additional financing; and

     .  constrain our ability to react quickly in an unfavorable economic
        climate.

      Our ordinary business operations do not generate sufficient cash flow to
satisfy the annual debt service payments that will be required as a result of
the consummation of this offering. This may result in us using a portion of the
proceeds of this offering to pay interest or result in us borrowing additional
funds or selling additional equity to meet our debt service obligations. If we
are unable to satisfy our debt service requirements, substantial liquidity
problems could result, which would negatively impact our future prospects.

We may issue securities which may dilute your ownership interest

      In the future, we may issue securities to raise cash for acquisitions,
and we may also pay for interests in additional partner companies by using a
combination of cash and our common stock, or just our common stock. Any of
these events may dilute your ownership interest in us if you have converted
your notes into our common stock, and may have an adverse impact on the price
of our common stock. In addition, if we issue

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securities convertible into our common stock, other than the notes being
offered in this concurrent offering, the conversion of these securities may
dilute your ownership interest and have an adverse impact on the price of our
common stock.

Shares eligible for future sale by our current shareholders may decrease the
price of our common stock

      If our shareholders sell substantial amounts of our common stock,
including shares issued upon the exercise of outstanding options, in the public
market following the offering, then the market price of our common stock could
fall. Restrictions under the securities laws and certain repurchase and lock-up
agreements limit the number of shares of common stock available for sale in the
public market. Prior to this offering, as adjusted for our 2 for 1 stock split,
the holders of 197,942,694 shares of common stock, options exercisable into an
aggregate of 1,348,000 shares of common stock, and warrants exercisable into an
aggregate of 2,539,986 shares of common stock agreed not to sell any of these
securities until February 1, 2000 without the prior written consent of Merrill
Lynch. In connection with the concurrent offering, the holders of 115,043,573
shares of our common stock and warrants exercisable for 371,100 shares of our
common stock have agreed not to sell any of these securities for a period of
180 days after the date of this prospectus without the prior written consent of
Merrill Lynch. In addition, the holders of 26,757,139 shares of our common
stock and warrants exercisable for 185,550 shares of our common stock have
agreed in connection with the concurrent offering to not sell any of these
securities for a period of 90 days after the date of this prospectus without
the prior written consent of Merrill Lynch. However, Merrill Lynch may, in its
sole discretion, release all or any portion of the securities subject to these
lock-up agreements.

      The holders of 171,584,168 shares of common stock and the holders of
warrants to purchase 2,576,493 shares of common stock have demand or piggy-back
registration rights. Prior to this offering, the holders of these securities
that have demand registration rights agreed not to demand that their securities
be registered until February 1, 2000 without the prior written consent of
Merrill Lynch. In connection with the concurrent offering, the holders of
51,960,960 shares of our common stock and warrants exercisable for 330,500
shares of our common stock that have demand registration rights have agreed not
to demand that their securities be registered for a period of 180 days after
the date of this prospectus without the prior written consent of Merrill Lynch.
In addition, the holders of 25,980,480 shares of our common stock and warrants
exercisable for 165,250 shares of our common stock that have demand
registration rights have agreed, in connection with the concurrent offering,
not to demand that their securities be registered for a period of 90 days after
the date of this prospectus without the prior written consent of Merrill Lynch.
We will shortly file a registration statement to register shares of common
stock under our stock option plans. After that registration statement and any
future registration statements filed in respect of our stock option plans are
filed, common stock issued upon exercise of stock options under our benefit
plans will be eligible for resale in the public market without restriction. In
addition, we may issue and register securities in connection with acquisitions
or other business combinations.

The interests of certain of our significant shareholders may conflict with our
interests and the interests of our other shareholders

      As a result of its ownership of our common stock, Safeguard Scientifics
will be in a position to affect significantly our corporate actions such as
mergers or takeover attempts in a manner that could conflict with the interests
of our public shareholders. After this offering and the concurrent offering,
Safeguard Scientifics will beneficially own about 13.9% of our common stock.

Anti-takeover provisions and our right to issue preferred stock could make a
third-party acquisition of us difficult

      Our certificate of incorporation provides that our board of directors may
issue preferred stock without shareholder approval. In addition, our bylaws
provide for a classified board, with each board member serving a three-year
term. The issuance of preferred stock and the existence of a classified board
could make it more difficult for a third-party to acquire us without the
approval of our board.


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Our common stock price is highly volatile

      The market price for our common stock has been highly volatile and is
likely to continue to be highly volatile. The trading prices of many technology
and Internet-related company stocks, including ours, have experienced
significant price and volume fluctuations in recent months. These fluctuations
often have been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of
these companies. The trading price of our common stock has increased
significantly from our initial public offering price of $6.00 per share, as
adjusted for our 2 for 1 stock split. Any negative change in the public's
perception of the prospects of Internet or e-commerce companies could depress
our stock price regardless of our results.

      The following factors will add to our common stock price's volatility:

     .  actual or anticipated variations in our quarterly results and
        those of our partner companies;

     .  new sales formats or new products or services offered by us, our
        partner companies and their competitors;

     .  changes in our financial estimates and those of our partner
        companies by securities analysts;

     .  changes in the size, form or rate of our acquisitions;

     .  conditions or trends in the Internet industry in general and the
        B2B e-commerce industry in particular;

     .  announcements by our partner companies and their competitors of
        technological innovations;

     .  announcements by us or our partner companies or our competitors of
        significant acquisitions, strategic partnerships or joint
        ventures;

     .  changes in the market valuations of our partner companies and
        other Internet companies;

     .  our capital commitments;

     .  negative changes in the public's perception of the prospects of e-
        commerce companies;

     .  general economic conditions such as a recession, or interest rate
        or currency rate fluctuations;

     .  additions or departures of our key personnel and key personnel of
        our partner companies; and

     .  additional sales of our securities.

Many of these factors are beyond our control. These factors may decrease the
market price of our common stock, regardless of our operating performance. In
the past, securities class action litigation has often been brought against a
company following periods of volatility in the market price of its securities.
We may in the future be the target of similar litigation. Securities litigation
could result in substantial costs and divert management's attention and
resources, which could have a material adverse effect on our business,
operating results and financial condition.

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                           FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

      This prospectus includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange
Act. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations
and projections about future events. These forward-looking statements are
subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us and
our partner companies, that may cause our actual results, levels of activity,
performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future
results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements expressed or implied
by such forward-looking statements. These factors are discussed in the "Risk
Factors" section beginning on page 7 of this prospectus, and include, among
other things:

     .  development of an e-commerce market;

     .  our ability to identify trends in our markets and the markets of
        our partner companies and to offer new solutions that address the
        changing needs of these markets;

     .  our ability to successfully execute our business model;

     .  our partner companies' ability to compete successfully against
        direct and indirect competitors;

     .  our ability to acquire interests in additional companies;

     .  our ability to expand our business successfully into international
        markets;

     .  growth in demand for Internet products and services; and

     .  adoption of the Internet as an advertising medium.

      In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology
such as "may", "will", "should", "could", "would", "expect", "plan",
"anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "continue", or the negative of such terms
or other similar expressions. All forward-looking statements attributable to us
or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by
the cautionary statements included in this prospectus. We undertake no
obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of these
risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in
this prospectus might not occur.

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                                USE OF PROCEEDS

      The net proceeds to us from the offering are expected to be approximately
$241.8 million after deduction of underwriting discounts and commissions and
estimated offering expenses payable by us. Based on an assumed offering price
of $80.50 per share adjusted to show the effect of a 2 for 1 stock split of all
shares of our common stock outstanding on December 6, 1999, our net proceeds
from the sale of the 6,000,000 shares of our common stock in the concurrent
offering will be approximately $461.1 million ($530.5 million if the
underwriters' over-allotment option is exercised in full), after deduction of
underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable
by us.

      We intend to use the net proceeds from this offering and the concurrent
offering to repay any balance outstanding on our revolving bank credit
facility, to acquire interests in additional B2B e-commerce companies, to
increase the amount of our interests in our existing partner companies, to pay
interest on our convertible notes, and for general corporate purposes,
including working capital. During the period from October 1, 1999 through
December 2, 1999, we used approximately $137.7 million to acquire interests in
or make advances to 22 new and existing partner companies. As of December 2,
1999, we were contingently obligated for approximately $3.3 million of
guarantee commitments and $19.6 million of funding commitments to existing
partner companies and as of December 2, 1999, our commitments to new and
existing partner companies that require funding in the next 12 months totaled
$37.1 million. We are continually in discussions to acquire ownership interests
in new or existing partner companies. We are currently in preliminary
discussions for a significant acquisition of an ownership interest in a new
partner company. However, we have no binding obligations with respect to this
or any other acquisitions, except for the commitments described above. Our bank
credit facility matures in April 2000 and bears interest, at our option, at
prime and/or LIBOR plus 2.5%. At December 2, 1999, there was no outstanding
balance under the bank credit facility. We use monies borrowed under the bank
credit facility primarily to acquire interests in new or existing partner
companies. Pending use of the net proceeds for the above purposes, we intend to
invest the funds primarily in cash, cash equivalents, direct or guaranteed
obligations of the United States or other highly liquid, high quality debt
instruments.

                                DIVIDEND POLICY

      We have never declared or paid cash dividends on our capital stock, and
we do not intend to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future. We plan to
retain any earnings for use in the operation of our business and to fund future
growth.

                          PRICE RANGE OF COMMON STOCK

      Our common stock has been traded on the Nasdaq National Market since
August 5, 1999 under the symbol "ICGE." Prior to that time, there was no public
market for our common stock. The following table sets forth, for the periods
indicated, the high and low prices per share of the common stock on the Nasdaq
National Market adjusted to show the effect of a 2 for 1 stock split of all
shares of our common stock outstanding on December 6, 1999.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
     1999                                                          High   Low
     ----                                                         ------ ------
     <S>                                                          <C>    <C>
     Third Quarter (from August 5, 1999)......................... $53.75 $ 7.00
     Fourth Quarter (through December 2, 1999)................... $97.78 $43.00
</TABLE>

      On December 2, 1999, the last reported sale price for our common stock on
the Nasdaq National Market was $80.50 per share. As of December 2, 1999, there
were approximately 978 holders of record of our common stock.

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                               THE REORGANIZATION

      Internet Capital Group, Inc. is a successor to a business originally
founded in March 1996 as a Delaware limited liability company under the name
Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. As a limited liability company, Internet Capital
Group, L.L.C. was treated for income tax purposes as a partnership with taxes
on the income generated by Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. paid by its members.
Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. merged into Internet Capital Group, Inc. on
February 2, 1999, with Internet Capital Group, Inc. surviving (the
"Reorganization"). In connection with the Reorganization and as required by its
limited liability company agreement to satisfy the members' tax liabilities,
Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. declared a $10.7 million distribution to its
members. Internet Capital Group, Inc. has assumed all liabilities of Internet
Capital Group, L.L.C., including the distribution to members of Internet
Capital Group, L.L.C. The distributions made to some of the members of Internet
Capital Group, L.L.C. are described in detail below under the heading "Certain
Transactions." Also as part of the Reorganization, Internet Capital Group, Inc.
issued 164,011,098 shares of common stock to the members of Internet Capital
Group, L.L.C. The separate existence of Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. ceased
in connection with the Reorganization.

                              CONCURRENT OFFERING

      We are offering 6,000,000 shares of our common stock in the concurrent
offering. Completion of the common stock offering is not a condition to the
completion of this offering.

                            PRIVATE PLACEMENTS

      We have entered into an agreement with AT&T Corp. pursuant to which we
will sell to AT&T Corp. 609,533 shares of our common stock for $50 million. The
private placement to AT&T Corp. is not conditioned upon the completion of our
public offering of common stock. In addition, we are offering $20 million of
shares of our common stock to Internet Assets, Inc. in a private placement at
the public offering price of our public offering of common stock. The private
placement to Internet Assets, Inc. is conditioned upon the completion of our
public offering of common stock.

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                                 CAPITALIZATION

      The following table sets forth our capitalization on an Actual basis as
of September 30, 1999.

      The table also sets forth our capitalization on an As Adjusted basis as
if the following events occurred on September 30, 1999:

     .  the issuance and sale of $250 million of our  % convertible
        subordinated notes due 2004 in this offering;

     .  the issuance and sale of 6,000,000 shares of our common stock in
        the concurrent offering;

     .  the issuance and sale to AT&T Corp. of 609,533 shares of our
        common stock for $50 million; and

     .  the issuance and sale to Internet Assets, Inc. upon closing of the
        concurrent offering of $20 million of our common stock in a
        private placement, equaling 248,447 shares based on the split-
        adjusted closing price of our common stock on December 2, 1999 of
        $80.50.

      The table below includes deductions for estimated underwriting discounts
and commissions, and for estimated offering expenses.

      Common stock data is as of November 30, 1999 and excludes:

     .  the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes;

     .  the exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment options in
        connection with this offering and the concurrent offering;

     .  options to purchase 5,114,000 shares of common stock under our
        equity plans at a weighted average exercise price of $21.88 per
        share;

     .  1,381,032 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of options
        reserved for grant;

     .  the warrants outstanding to purchase 2,976,493 shares at a
        weighted average exercise price of $5.87 per share; and

     .  1,049,425 shares of our common stock issuable upon exercise of an
        option under an agreement related to the acquisition of a partner
        company ownership interest.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      September 30, 1999
                                                  ----------------------------
                                                     Actual     As Adjusted(1)
                                                  ------------  --------------
<S>                                               <C>           <C>
Long-term debt................................... $  1,633,360  $    1,633,360
Convertible subordinated notes...................          --      250,000,000
Shareholders' equity:
  Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 10,000,000
   shares authorized; none issued and
   outstanding-actual, and as adjusted...........          --              --
  Common stock, $.001 par value; 300,000,000
   shares authorized; 253,014,086 shares issued
   and outstanding-actual;
   259,872,066 shares issued and outstanding as
   adjusted......................................      253,014         259,872
Additional paid-in capital.......................  510,325,881   1,041,407,742
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)..........   (3,165,920)     (3,165,920)
Unamortized deferred compensation................  (14,371,190)    (14,371,190)
Notes receivable--shareholders...................  (81,147,592)    (81,147,592)
Accumulated other comprehensive income...........    6,622,404       6,622,404
                                                  ------------  --------------
    Total shareholders' equity...................  418,516,597     949,605,316
                                                  ------------  --------------
      Total capitalization....................... $420,149,957  $1,201,238,676
                                                  ============  ==============
</TABLE>
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(1) Completion of the concurrent offering is not a condition to the completion
    of this offering. If we do not complete the issuance and sale of 6,000,000
    shares of our common stock in the concurrent offering and the private
    placements, as adjusted common stock would be $253,014, adjusted additional
    paid-in capital would be $510,325,881, as adjusted total stockholder's
    equity would be $418,516,597 and adjusted total capitalization would be
    $670,149,957.

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                      SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

      You should read the following selected consolidated financial data in
conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements, including the Notes
thereto and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations" included elsewhere in this prospectus. The Consolidated
Statements of Operations Data from March 4, 1996, the date of our inception,
through December 31, 1996 and for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998,
and Consolidated Balance Sheet Data at December 31, 1997 and 1998 have been
derived from the Consolidated Financial Statements, that have been audited by
KPMG LLP, independent auditors, included elsewhere in this prospectus. The
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data at December 31, 1996 has been derived from the
Consolidated Financial Statements that have been audited by KPMG LLP,
independent auditors, which are not included in this prospectus. The
Consolidated Statements of Operations Data for the nine months ended September
30, 1998 and 1999 and the Consolidated Balance Sheet Data at September 30, 1999
have been derived from the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included
elsewhere in this prospectus. The pro forma net income and net income per share
information included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations Data for the
year ended December 31, 1998 and the nine months ended September 30, 1999 is
unaudited data derived from the Consolidated Financial Statements included
elsewhere in this prospectus and reflect our taxation as a corporation since
January 1, 1998 and 1999, respectively, although we have been taxed as a
corporation only since February 2, 1999.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          (Unaudited)
                          March 4, 1996                                Nine Months Ended
                          (Inception) to Year Ended December 31,         September 30,
                           December 31,  -------------------------  -------------------------
                               1996         1997          1998         1998          1999
                          -------------- -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
<S>                       <C>            <C>          <C>           <C>          <C>
Consolidated Statements
 of Operations Data:
Revenue.................   $    285,140  $   791,822  $  3,134,769  $ 1,861,799  $ 14,783,096
Operating Expenses
 Cost of revenue........        427,470    1,767,017     4,642,528    2,898,700     7,424,594
 Selling, general and
  administrative........      1,920,898    5,742,606    15,513,831    9,829,594    31,002,518
                           ------------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
 Total operating
  expenses..............      2,348,368    7,509,623    20,156,359   12,728,294    38,427,112
                           ------------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
                             (2,063,228)  (6,717,801)  (17,021,590) (10,866,495)  (23,644,016)
Other income, net.......            --           --     30,483,177   23,514,321    47,001,191
Interest income
 (expense), net.........         88,098      138,286       924,588      513,652     2,406,446
                           ------------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
Income (Loss) Before
 Income Taxes, Minority
 Interest and Equity
 Income (Loss)..........     (1,975,130)  (6,579,515)   14,386,175   13,161,478    25,763,621
Income taxes............            --           --            --           --     12,840,423
Minority interest.......        427,185     (106,411)    5,381,640    2,699,112     4,133,057
Equity income (loss)....       (514,540)     106,298    (5,868,887)  (3,969,734)  (49,141,961)
                           ------------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
Net Income (Loss).......   $ (2,062,485) $(6,579,628) $ 13,898,928  $11,890,856  $ (6,404,860)
                           ============  ===========  ============  ===========  ============
Net Income (loss) per
 share--diluted.........   $      (0.05) $     (0.10) $       0.12  $      0.11  $      (0.03)
Weighted average shares
 outstanding--diluted...     40,791,548   68,197,688   112,298,578  105,674,672   185,103,758
Pro forma net income
 (unaudited)............                              $  8,756,325               $(12,509,434)
Pro forma net income per
 share--diluted
 (unaudited)............                              $       0.08               $      (0.07)
Ratio of earnings to
 fixed charges
 (unaudited)(a).........                                      38.7x                      13.2x
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         December 31,              (Unaudited)
                              ----------------------------------- September 30,
                                 1996        1997        1998         1999
                              ----------- ----------- ----------- -------------
<S>                           <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>
Consolidated Balance Sheet
 Data:
Cash and cash equivalents...  $ 3,215,256 $ 5,967,461 $26,840,904 $186,137,151
Working capital.............    4,883,129   2,390,762  20,452,438  200,369,744
Total assets................   13,629,407  31,481,016  96,785,975  470,227,369
Long-term debt..............      167,067     399,948     351,924    1,633,360
Total shareholders' equity..   12,858,856  26,634,675  80,724,378  418,516,597
</TABLE>
- --------
(a) Earnings were insufficient to cover fixed charges by $1,975,130 and
    $6,327,305 during the period March 4, 1996 (inception) to December 31, 1996
    and the year ended December 31, 1997, respectively.

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                      MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
                OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

      The following Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements that involve
risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those
anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors,
including those set forth under "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in this
prospectus. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our
audited Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes thereto included
elsewhere in this prospectus.

General

      Internet Capital Group is an Internet holding company actively engaged in
B2B e-commerce through a network of partner companies. As of September 30,
1999, we owned interests in 39 B2B e-commerce companies, which we refer to as
our partner companies. We focus on two types of B2B e-commerce companies, which
we call market makers and infrastructure service providers.

      Because we acquire significant interests in B2B e-commerce companies,
many of which generate net losses, we have experienced, and expect to continue
to experience, significant volatility in our quarterly results. We do not know
if we will report net income in any period, and we expect that we will report
net losses in many quarters for the foreseeable future. While our partner
companies have consistently reported losses, we have recorded net income in
certain periods and experienced significant volatility from period to period
due to one-time transactions and other events incidental to our ownership
interests in and advances to partner companies. These transactions and events
are described in more detail under "Net Results of Operations-- General ICG
Operations--Other Income" and include dispositions of, and changes to, our
partner company ownership interests, dispositions of our holdings of available-
for-sale securities, and impairment charges. On a continuous basis, but no less
frequently than at the end of each reporting period, we evaluate the carrying
value of our ownership interests in and advances to each of our partner
companies for possible impairment based on achievement of business plan
objectives and milestones, the fair value of each ownership interest and
advance in the partner company relative to carrying value, the financial
condition and prospects of the partner company, and other relevant factors. The
business plan objectives and milestones we consider include, among others,
those related to financial performance such as achievement of planned financial
results or completion of capital raising activities, and those that are not
primarily financial in nature such as the launching of a Web site or the hiring
of key employees. The fair value of our ownership interests in and advances to
privately held partner companies is generally determined based on the value at
which independent third parties have invested or have committed to invest in
our partner companies.

      The presentation and content of our financial statements is largely a
function of the presentation and content of the financial statements of our
partner companies. To the extent our partner companies change the presentation
or content of their financial statements, as may be required upon review by the
Securities and Exchange Commission or changes in accounting literature, the
presentation and content of our financial statements may also change.

      On August 23, 1999 the Securities and Exchange Commission granted our
request for an exemption under Section 3(b)(2) of the Investment Company Act,
declaring us to be primarily engaged in a business other than that of
investing, reinvesting, owning, holding or trading in securities. Because of
our operating focus, the significant ownership interests we hold in our partner
companies and the greater operating flexibility we obtain from the exemptive
order, we do not believe that the Investment Company Act will adversely affect
our operations or shareholder value.

Effect of Various Accounting Methods on our Results of Operations

      The various interests that we acquire in our partner companies are
accounted for under three broad methods: consolidation, equity method and cost
method. The applicable accounting method is generally determined based on our
voting interest in a partner company.

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      Consolidation. Partner companies in which we directly or indirectly own
more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities are generally accounted for
under the consolidation method of accounting. Under this method, a partner
company's results of operations are reflected within our Consolidated
Statements of Operations. Participation of other partner company shareholders
in the earnings or losses of a consolidated partner company is reflected in the
caption "Minority interest" in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Minority interest adjusts our consolidated net results of operations to reflect
only our share of the earnings or losses of the consolidated partner company.
VerticalNet was our only consolidated partner company through December 31,
1998. However, due to VerticalNet's initial public offering in February 1999,
our voting ownership interest in VerticalNet decreased below 50%. Therefore, we
apply the equity method of accounting beginning in February 1999. We acquired
controlling majority voting interests in Breakaway Solutions during the three
months ended March 31, 1999, EmployeeLife.com and iParts during the three
months ended June 30, 1999, and CyberCrop.com during the three months ended
September 30, 1999, each of which was consolidated from the date of its
acquisition. As of September 30, 1999, Breakaway Solutions, CyberCrop.com,
EmployeeLife.com and iParts were our only consolidated partner companies. In
December 1999, AgProducer Network changed its name to CyberCrop.com.

      The effect of a partner company's net results of operations on our net
results of operations is generally the same under either the consolidation
method of accounting or the equity method of accounting, because under each of
these methods only our share of the earnings or losses of a partner company is
reflected in our net results of operations in the Consolidated Statements of
Operations.

      Equity Method. Partner companies whose results we do not consolidate, but
over whom we exercise significant influence, are generally accounted for under
the equity method of accounting. Whether or not we exercise significant
influence with respect to a partner company depends on an evaluation of several
factors including, among others, representation on the partner company's board
of directors and ownership level, which is generally a 20% to 50% interest in
the voting securities of the partner company, including voting rights
associated with our holdings in common, preferred and other convertible
instruments in the partner company. Under the equity method of accounting, a
partner company's results of operations are not reflected within our
Consolidated Statements of Operations; however, our share of the earnings or
losses of the partner company is reflected in the caption "Equity income
(loss)" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 1998,
we accounted for eight of our partner companies under the equity method of
accounting. As of September 30, 1999, we accounted for 22 of our partner
companies under this method.

      Our partner companies accounted for under the equity method of accounting
at December 31, 1998 and September 30, 1999 included:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           Voting Ownership
                                              Partner --------------------------
                                              Company December 31, September 30,
                                               Since      1998         1999
                                              ------- ------------ -------------
   <S>                                        <C>     <C>          <C>
   EQUITY METHOD:
   asseTrade.com, Inc. ......................  1999       N/A           26%
   Bidcom, Inc. .............................  1999       N/A           24%
   Blackboard Inc. ..........................  1998       35%           30%
   CommerceQuest, Inc. ......................  1998       N/A           29%
   Commerx, Inc. ............................  1998       34%           42%
   ComputerJobs.com, Inc. ...................  1998       33%           33%
   eMarketWorld, Inc. .......................  1999       N/A           42%
   Internet Commerce Systems, Inc. ..........  1999       N/A           43%
   LinkShare Corporation.....................  1998       34%           34%
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          Voting Ownership
                                             Partner --------------------------
                                             Company December 31, September 30,
                                              Since      1998         1999
                                             ------- ------------ -------------
   <S>                                       <C>     <C>          <C>
   EQUITY METHOD:
   NetVendor Inc............................  1999       N/A           26%
   ONVIA.com, Inc. .........................  1999       N/A           20%
   PaperExchange.com LLC....................  1999       N/A           27%
   Plan Sponsor Exchange, Inc...............  1999       N/A           46%
   Residential Delivery Services, Inc.......  1999       N/A           38%
   SageMaker, Inc. .........................  1998       22%           27%
   Sky Alland Marketing, Inc. ..............  1996       31%           31%
   StarCite, Inc............................  1999       N/A           43%
   Syncra Software, Inc. ...................  1998       53%           35%
   United Messaging, Inc....................  1999       N/A           41%
   Universal Access, Inc....................  1999       N/A           26%
   VerticalNet, Inc. .......................  1996       N/A           35%
   Vivant! Corporation .....................  1998       23%           23%
</TABLE>

      As of September 30, 1999, we owned voting convertible preferred stock in
all companies listed except VerticalNet. In addition, we also owned common
stock in CommerceQuest, SageMaker, Sky Alland Marketing and Universal Access.
Our voting ownership in VerticalNet consisted only of common stock at September
30, 1999. VerticalNet was consolidated at December 31, 1998. CommerceQuest and
Universal Access were accounted for under the cost method of accounting at
December 31, 1998. We have representation on the board of directors of all of
the above partner companies.

      Most of our equity method partner companies are in a very early stage of
development and have not generated significant revenues. In addition, most
equity method partner companies incurred substantial losses in 1998 and are
expected to continue to incur substantial losses in 1999. One equity method
partner company at December 31, 1998 generated a net profit of less than $1
million in 1998; however, this partner company is not expected to generate a
profit in 1999.

      Cost Method. Partner companies not accounted for under either the
consolidation or the equity method of accounting are accounted for under the
cost method of accounting. Under this method, our share of the earnings or
losses of these companies is not included in our Consolidated Statements of
Operations.


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<PAGE>

      Our partner companies accounted for under the cost method of accounting
at December 31, 1998 and September 30, 1999 included:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           Voting Ownership
                                              Partner --------------------------
                                              Company December 31, September 30,
                                               Since      1998         1999
                                              ------- ------------ -------------
   <S>                                        <C>     <C>          <C>
   COST METHOD:
   Arbinet Communications, Inc...............  1999       N/A           16%
   AUTOVIA Corporation.......................  1998       15%           15%
   Benchmarking Partners, Inc. ..............  1996       13%           13%
   ClearCommerce Corp. ......................  1997       17%           15%
   Collabria, Inc. ..........................  1999       N/A           12%
   CommerceQuest, Inc. ......................  1998        0%           N/A
   Context Integration, Inc. ................  1997       18%           18%
   Deja.com, Inc. ...........................  1997        0%            1%
   e-Chemicals, Inc. ........................  1998        0%            0%
   Entegrity Solutions Corporation...........  1996       12%           12%
   PrivaSeek, Inc. ..........................  1998       16%           16%
   Servicesoft Technologies, Inc. ...........  1998       12%            6%
   TRADEX Technologies, Inc. ................  1999       N/A           10%
   US Interactive, Inc. .....................  1996        4%            3%
</TABLE>

      In most cases, we have representation on the board of directors of the
above companies, including those in which we hold non-voting securities. As of
September 30, 1999, we owned voting convertible preferred stock in all
companies listed except Deja.com, in which we owned non-voting convertible
preferred stock, and e-Chemicals, in which we owned non-voting convertible
debentures. We record our ownership in debt securities at cost as we have the
ability and intent to hold these securities until maturity. In addition to our
investments in voting and non-voting equity and debt securities, we also
periodically make advances to our partner companies in the form of promissory
notes. There were advances to cost method partner companies totaling $0.8
million at September 30, 1999. During the three months ended September 30,
1999, RapidAutoNet Corporation changed its name to AUTOVIA Corporation.

      Most of our cost method partner companies are in a very early stage of
development and have not generated significant revenues. In addition, most cost
method partner companies incurred substantial losses in 1998 and are expected
to continue to incur substantial losses in 1999. Two cost method partner
companies were profitable in 1998, one of which is not expected to be
profitable in 1999. None of our cost method partner companies have paid
dividends during our period of ownership and they generally do not intend to
pay dividends in the foreseeable future.

Effect of Various Accounting Methods on the Presentation of our Financial
Statements

      The presentation of our financial statements may differ from period to
period primarily due to whether or not we apply the consolidation method of
accounting or the equity method of accounting. For example, since our inception
through December 31, 1998 we consolidated VerticalNet's financial statements
with our own. However, due to VerticalNet's initial public offering in February
1999, our voting ownership interest in VerticalNet decreased to below 50%.
Therefore, we have applied the equity method of accounting since February 1999.

      We acquired controlling majority voting interests in Breakaway Solutions
during the three months ended March 31, 1999, EmployeeLife.com and iParts
during the three months ended June 30, 1999, and CyberCrop.com during the three
months ended September 30, 1999, each of which was consolidated from the date
of its acquisition. The presentation of our financial statements looks
substantially different as a result of consolidating Breakaway Solutions,
CyberCrop.com, EmployeeLife.com and iParts and no longer consolidating
VerticalNet in our financial statements for the nine months ended September 30,
1999 versus the comparable period in the prior year.

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<PAGE>


      To understand our net results of operations and financial position
without the effect of consolidating our majority owned subsidiaries, Note 12 to
our Consolidated Financial Statements summarizes our Parent Company Statements
of Operations and Balance Sheets which treat VerticalNet, Breakaway Solutions,
CyberCrop.com, EmployeeLife.com and iParts as if they were accounted for under
the equity method of accounting for all periods presented. Our share of the
losses of VerticalNet, Breakaway Solutions, CyberCrop.com, EmployeeLife.com and
iParts is included in "Equity income (loss)" in the Parent Company Statements
of Operations. The losses recorded in excess of the carrying value of
VerticalNet at December 31, 1997 and 1998 are included in "Non-current
liabilities" and the carrying value of VerticalNet, Breakaway Solutions,
CyberCrop.com, EmployeeLife.com and iParts as of September 30, 1999 are
included in "Ownership interests in and advances to Partner Companies" in the
Parent Company Balance Sheets.

Net Results of Operations

      Our reportable segments determined in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 131 are Partner Company Operations and
General ICG Operations. Partner Company Operations includes the effect of
consolidating VerticalNet for the period from our inception on March 4, 1996
through December 31, 1998 and Breakaway Solutions, CyberCrop.com,
EmployeeLife.com and iParts from their dates of acquisition in 1999, and
recording our share of earnings or losses of partner companies accounted for
under the equity method of accounting. General ICG Operations represents the
expenses of providing strategic and operational support to our partner
companies, as well as the related administrative costs related to these
expenses. General ICG Operations also includes the effect of transactions and
other events incidental to our ownership interests in our partner companies and
our operations in general.

      VerticalNet was our only consolidated partner company through December
31, 1998. All of our consolidated revenue and a significant portion of our
consolidated operating expenses from our inception on March 4, 1996 through
December 31, 1998 were attributable to VerticalNet. For the three and nine
months ended September 30, 1999, Breakaway Solutions was consolidated and
accounted for nearly all of our consolidated revenue and a significant portion
of our consolidated operating expenses.

      Breakaway Solutions, CyberCrop.com, EmployeeLife.com, and iParts were
consolidated during the period ended September 30, 1999. CyberCrop.com,
EmployeeLife.com and iParts are development stage companies, have generated
negligible revenue since their inception, and incurred operating expenses of
$1.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 1999.

      During the periods ending December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 we acquired
equity ownership interests in VerticalNet for $1 million, $2 million and $4
million, respectively. In 1998, we made advances to VerticalNet in the form of
convertible notes of $5 million, of which $.8 million was repaid by
VerticalNet, $2.1 million was purchased from us by one of our shareholders, and
$2.1 million was converted into common stock during the three months ended
March 31, 1999.

      As of September 30, 1999, VerticalNet owned and operated 51 industry-
specific trade communities. Advertising revenue and Web site development fees
represented all of VerticalNet's revenue in 1996 and 1997. In 1998, most of
VerticalNet's revenue was generated from selling advertisements to industry
suppliers in its trade communities.

      VerticalNet sells storefront and banner advertising and event
sponsorships in its trade communities. The duration of a storefront
advertisement is typically for a period of one year, while banner
advertisements are typically for a period of three months. All advertising
revenue is recognized ratably in the period in which the advertisement is
displayed, provided that the collection is reasonably assured. VerticalNet also
generates revenue from career services, education, and e-commerce, specifically
the sale of books and third party software for which they receive a transaction
fee, and from barter transactions.

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<PAGE>

      Breakaway Solutions is a full service provider of e-business solutions
that allow growing enterprises to capitalize on the power of the Internet to
reach and support customers and markets. Breakaway Solutions' services consist
of Breakaway Solutions strategy consulting, Breakaway Solutions Internet
solutions, Breakaway Solutions eCRM solutions and Breakaway Solutions
application hosting. From Breakaway Solutions' inception in 1992 through 1998,
Breakaway Solutions' operating activities primarily consisted of providing
strategy consulting and systems integration services. Prior to Breakaway
Solutions' acquisition of Applica in 1999, Breakaway Solutions derived no
revenues from application hosting. Breakaway Solutions believes, however, that
application hosting will account for a significantly greater portion of
revenues in the future. Breakaway Solutions generated $3.5 million, $6.1
million and $10 million of revenue in 1996, 1997 and 1998, respectively,
resulting in net income in 1996 and 1997 of $.6 million and $1.1 million,
respectively, and a net loss in 1998 of $.6 million.

      A significant portion of our net results of operations is derived from
corporations in which we hold a significant minority ownership interest
accounted for under the equity method of accounting. As of December 31, 1998,
we accounted for eight of our partner companies under the equity method of
accounting. As of September 30, 1999, we accounted for 22 of our partner
companies under this method. Under this method, the net results of operations
of these entities are not reflected within our Consolidated Statements of
Operations; however, our share of these companies' earnings or losses is
reflected in the caption "Equity income (loss)" in the Consolidated Statements
of Operations.

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      Our consolidated net results of operations consisted of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                           (Unaudited)
                          March 4, 1996                                 Nine Months Ended
                          (Inception) to Year Ended December 31,          September 30,
                           December 31,  -------------------------  --------------------------
                               1996         1997          1998          1998          1999
                          -------------- -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
<S>                       <C>            <C>          <C>           <C>           <C>
Summary of Consolidated
 Net Income (Loss)
 Partner Company
  Operations............   $  (796,202)  $(4,778,902) $(14,081,522) $ (9,605,039) $(55,858,002)
 General ICG
  Operations............    (1,266,283)   (1,800,726)   27,980,450    21,495,895    49,453,142
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
 Net income (loss) --
   Consolidated Total...   $(2,062,485)  $(6,579,628) $ 13,898,928  $ 11,890,856  $ (6,404,860)
                           ===========   ===========  ============  ============  ============
Partner Company
 Operations
 Revenue................   $   285,140   $   791,822  $  3,134,769  $  1,861,799  $ 14,783,096
 Operating expenses
 Cost of revenue........       427,470     1,767,017     4,642,528     2,898,700     7,424,594
 Selling, general and
  administrative........       560,077     3,688,488    12,001,245     7,312,682    18,267,184
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
 Total operating
  expenses..............       987,547     5,455,505    16,643,773    10,211,382    25,691,778
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
                              (702,407)   (4,663,683)  (13,509,004)   (8,349,583)  (10,908,682)
 Other income (expense),
  net...................            --            --            --            --        27,607
 Interest income........         7,491        10,999       212,130       164,535        85,946
 Interest expense.......       (13,931)     (126,105)     (297,401)     (149,369)      (53,969)
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
 Income (loss) before
  income taxes, minority
  interest and equity
  income (loss).........      (708,847)   (4,778,789)  (13,594,275)   (8,334,417)  (10,849,098)
 Income taxes...........            --            --            --            --            --
 Minority interest......       427,185      (106,411)    5,381,640    2,699, 112     4,133,057
 Equity income (loss)...      (514,540)      106,298    (5,868,887)   (3,969,734)  (49,141,961)
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
 Loss from Partner
  Company Operations....   $  (796,202)  $(4,778,902) $(14,081,522) $ (9,605,039) $(55,858,002)
                           ===========   ===========  ============  ============  ============
General ICG Operations
 General and
  administrative........   $ 1,360,821   $ 2,054,118  $  3,512,586  $  2,516,912  $ 12,735,334
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
                            (1,360,821)   (2,054,118)   (3,512,586)   (2,516,912)  (12,735,334)
 Other income (expense),
  net...................            --            --    30,483,177    23,514,321    46,973,584
 Interest income........        94,538       253,392     1,093,657       582,234     4,090,824
 Interest expense.......            --            --       (83,798)      (83,748)   (1,716,355)
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
 Income (loss) from
  General ICG Operations
  before income taxes...    (1,266,283)   (1,800,726)   27,980,450    21,495,895    36,612,719
 Income taxes...........            --            --            --            --    12,840,423
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
 Income (loss) from
  General ICG
  Operations............   $(1,266,283)  $(1,800,726) $ 27,980,450  $ 21,495,895  $ 49,453,142
                           ===========   ===========  ============  ============  ============
Consolidated Total
 Revenue................   $   285,140   $   791,822  $  3,134,769  $  1,861,799  $ 14,783,096
 Operating expenses
 Cost of revenue........       427,470     1,767,017     4,642,528     2,898,700     7,424,594
 Selling, general and
  administrative........     1,920,898     5,742,606    15,513,831     9,829,594    31,002,518
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
 Total operating
  expenses..............     2,348,368     7,509,623    20,156,359    12,728,294    38,427,112
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
                            (2,063,228)   (6,717,801)  (17,021,590)  (10,866,495)  (23,644,016)
 Other income (expense),
  net...................            --            --    30,483,177    23,514,321    47,001,191
 Interest income........       102,029       264,391     1,305,787       746,769     4,176,770
 Interest expense.......       (13,931)     (126,105)     (381,199)     (233,117)   (1,770,324)
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
 Income (loss) before
  income taxes, minority
  interest and equity
  income (loss).........    (1,975,130)   (6,579,515)   14,386,175    13,161,478    25,763,621
 Income taxes...........            --            --            --            --    12,840,423
 Minority interest......       427,185      (106,411)    5,381,640     2,699,112     4,133,057
 Equity income (loss)...      (514,540)      106,298    (5,868,887)   (3,969,734)  (49,141,961)
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
 Net income (loss) --
   Consolidated Total...   $(2,062,485)  $(6,579,628) $ 13,898,928  $ 11,890,856  $ (6,404,860)
                           ===========   ===========  ============  ============  ============
 Pretax income (loss)...                              $ 13,898,928                $(19,245,283)
 Pro forma income
  taxes.................                                (5,142,603)                  6,735,849
                                                      ------------                ------------
 Pro forma net income
  (loss)................                              $  8,756,325                $(12,509,434)
                                                      ============                ============
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Net Results of Operations-Partner Company Operations

Breakaway Solutions-Analysis of Nine Months Ended September 30, 1999

      The following is a discussion of Breakaway Solutions' net results of
operations for the nine months ended September 30, 1999. Breakaway Solutions'
comparative results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 1998
are not meaningful.

      Revenue. Breakaway Solutions' revenue of $14.7 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 1999, was derived primarily from Internet
professional services and eCRM solutions. Through organic growth and
acquisitions, Breakaway Solutions has expanded in 1999 into custom Web
development and application hosting.

      Cost of Revenue. Cost of revenue of $7 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999, consists primarily of Breakaway Solutions' personnel-
related costs of providing its services. As Breakaway Solutions expands into
custom Web development and application hosting, it is incurring the direct
costs of these operations.

      Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and
administrative expenses of $14.7 million for the nine months ended September
30, 1999, consist of trade show expenses, personnel costs, facility costs,
professional fees and general costs to support operations. Breakaway Solutions
expects selling, general and administrative expenses to increase significantly
in future periods due to the expected growth in its infrastructure, hiring of
additional dedicated sales and marketing employees and the expected significant
amortization of intangible assets from its acquisitions. Also included in
selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999 was $2.5 million of goodwill amortization related to the
acquisition of our ownership interest in Breakaway Solutions.

VerticalNet-Analysis of Three Year Period Ended December 31, 1998

      For the periods ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998, VerticalNet was
our only consolidated partner company. The following is a discussion of
VerticalNet's net results of operations for the three year period ended
December 31, 1998:

      Revenue. Revenue was $.3 million for the year ended December 31, 1996,
$.8 million for the year ended December 31, 1997 and $3.1 million for the year
ended December 31, 1998. The increase in revenue was due primarily to an
increase in the number of advertisers as a result of VerticalNet's marketing
efforts and the increase in the number of industry-specific trade communities
from 16 as of December 31, 1997 to 33 as of December 31, 1998.

      Cost of Revenue. Cost of revenue was $.4 million in 1996, $1.8 million in
1997 and $4.6 million in 1998. Cost of revenue consists of editorial,
operational and product development expenses. The increase in cost of revenue
was due to increased staffing and the costs of enhancing the features, content
and services of VerticalNet's industry-specific trade communities, as well as
increasing the overall number of trade communities.

      Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling expenses were $.3
million for the year ended December 31, 1996, $2.3 million for the year ended
December 31, 1997 and $7.9 million for the year ended December 31, 1998. The
increase in selling expenses was primarily due to the increased number of sales
and marketing personnel, increased sales commissions and increased expenses
related to promoting VerticalNet's industry-specific trade communities. General
and administrative expenses were $.3 million for the year ended December 31,
1996, $1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 1997 and $4.1 million for
the year ended December 31, 1998. The increase in general and administrative
expenses was due primarily to increased

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staffing levels, higher facility costs, professional fees to support the growth
of VerticalNet's infrastructure and goodwill amortization related to
VerticalNet's 1998 acquisitions.

Equity Income (Loss)

      A significant portion of our net results of operations is derived from
companies in which we hold a significant minority ownership interest. These
companies are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Equity
income (loss) fluctuates with the number of companies accounted for under the
equity method, our voting ownership percentage in these companies, the
amortization of goodwill related to newly acquired equity method companies, and
the net results of operations of these companies. During the year ended
December 31, 1998 and the nine months ended September 30, 1999, we utilized
$119.1 million to acquire partner companies accounted for under the equity
method of accounting which resulted in goodwill of $77.4 million, which will be
amortized over 3 years.

      In the periods ended December 31, 1996 and 1997, Sky Alland Marketing was
our only partner company accounted for under the equity method. Sky Alland
Marketing's net results of operations in 1997 improved compared to 1996.

      The significant change in equity income (loss) from 1997 to 1998 reflects
a decrease in the net results of operations at Sky Alland Marketing and the
effect of equity method partner companies in which we acquired an interest
during 1998. One of these companies, Syncra Software, Inc., represented
approximately $4.3 million of our $5.9 million equity loss in 1998. As of
December 31, 1998, we accounted for eight of our partner companies under the
equity method of accounting. Most of these companies are in a very early stage
of development and incurred substantial losses in 1998, and our share of these
losses was substantial.

      Our ownership interest in VerticalNet is not consolidated in our
financial statements for periods after December 31, 1998 but is accounted for
under the equity method of accounting as a result of our lower ownership
interest in VerticalNet following the completion of its initial public offering
in February 1999. For the nine months ended September 30, 1999, VerticalNet had
revenue of $10.7 million, and a net loss of $38.2 million compared to revenue
of $1.9 million and a net loss of $8.3 million for the comparable period in
1998. VerticalNet's revenue increased period to period primarily due to a
significant increase in the number of storefronts as it grew the number of its
vertical trade communities from 29 as of September 30, 1998 to 51 as of
September 30, 1999. In addition, barter transactions, in which VerticalNet
received advertising or other services in exchange for advertising on its Web
sites, accounted for 23% of revenues for the nine months ended September 30,
1999 compared to 19% for the same period in 1998. VerticalNet's losses
increased period to period due to its costs of maintaining, operating,
promoting and increasing the number of its vertical trade communities
increasing more than revenue and a one time non-recurring charge of $13.6
million for in-process research and development expensed in August 1999
relating to VerticalNet's acquisition of Isadra.

      During the nine months ended September 30, 1999 we accounted for 22
companies under the equity method of accounting, including VerticalNet,
compared to three companies during the comparable 1998 periods. All 22 of the
companies incurred losses in the period ended September 30, 1999. Our equity
loss of $49.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 consisted of
$37.9 million related to our share of the equity method companies' losses and
$11.2 million of amortization of the excess of cost over net book value of
these companies. Of the $22.8 million and $37.9 million equity loss related to
our share of the losses of companies accounted for under the equity method for
the three and nine months ended September 30, 1999, $9.0 million and $14.0
million, respectively, were attributable to VerticalNet, while the other 21
companies accounted for the remaining equity losses.

      VerticalNet expects to incur significant net losses for the foreseeable
future because of its aggressive expansion plans. Due to the early stage of
development of the other companies in which we acquire interests, existing and
new partner companies accounted for under the equity method, are expected to
incur substantial losses. Our share of these losses is expected to be
substantial in 1999.

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      While VerticalNet and most of the companies accounted for under the
equity method of accounting have generated losses in each of the 1998 and 1999
periods, and therefore in most cases did not incur income tax liabilities,
these companies may generate taxable income in the future. Our share of these
companies' net income, if generated, would be reduced to the extent of our
share of these companies' tax expense.

Net Results of Operations-General ICG Operations

General and Administrative

      Our general and administrative costs consist primarily of employee
compensation, outside services such as legal, accounting and consulting, and
travel-related costs. These costs also include the amortization of deferred
compensation expense in the periods ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 of
$.1 million, $.2 million and $.3 million, respectively, related to restricted
stock issuances. We commenced operations in March 1996 with offices in Wayne,
Pennsylvania and San Francisco, California. As the number of our employees grew
to support our operations and those of our partner companies, our general and
administrative costs increased. In late 1998, we opened an office in Boston,
Massachusetts, and in 1999 we established operations in Seattle, Washington,
and we significantly increased the number of our employees nationwide. As a
result of these initiatives, our general and administrative costs increased
406% for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 compared to the comparable
periods in 1998. We plan to continue to hire new employees, open new offices,
and build our overall infrastructure. While general and administrative costs
increased 71% from 1997 to 1998, we expect these costs to continue to be
substantially higher compared to historical periods.

      During the year ended December 31, 1998, and the nine months ended
September 30, 1999, we recorded aggregate unearned compensation expense of $.7
million and $16.5 million respectively, in connection with the grant of stock
options to non-employees and the grant of employee stock options with exercise
prices less than the deemed fair value on the respective dates of grant.
General and administrative costs for the nine months ended September 30, 1999
include $3.3 million of amortization expense related to stock option grants.
Amortization of deferred compensation expense for the year ended December 31,
1999 is expected to approximate $5.8 million. We expect to recognize
amortization of deferred compensation expense of $5.6 million in 2000, $3.4
million in 2001, $1.9 million in 2002, $.9 million in 2003 and $.2 million in
2004.

Other Income

      Other income consists of the effect of transactions and other events
incidental to our ownership interests in our partner companies and our
operations in general. Other income may include, among other items, gains or
losses on the sales of all or a portion of minority interests, gains or losses
on the issuances of stock by our partner companies to reflect the change in our
share of the net equity of these companies, and impairment charges related to
our ownership interests in and advances to partner companies.

      General ICG Operations' other income consisted of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         Year Ended      Nine Months Ended
                                          December         September 30,
                                             31,      ------------------------
                                            1998         1998         1999
                                         -----------  -----------  -----------
   <S>                                   <C>          <C>          <C>
   Sale of Matchlogic to Excite........  $12,822,162  $12,822,162  $       --
   Sales of Excite holdings............   16,813,844    7,303,162    2,050,837
   Sale of Excite to @Home Corpora-
    tion...............................          --           --     2,719,466
   Sale of WiseWire to Lycos...........    3,324,238    3,324,238          --
   Sales of Lycos holdings.............    1,471,907    1,202,944          --
   Sale of SMART Technologies to i2
    Technologies.......................          --           --     2,941,806
   Issuance of stock by VerticalNet....          --           --    44,595,738
   Partner company impairment charges..   (3,948,974)    (643,049)  (5,340,293)
   Other...............................          --      (495,136)       6,030
                                         -----------  -----------  -----------
                                         $30,483,177  $23,514,321  $46,973,584
                                         ===========  ===========  ===========
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      In February 1998, we exchanged all of our holdings of Matchlogic, Inc.
for 763,820 shares of Excite, Inc. The $14.3 million market value of the Excite
shares received on the date of exchange was used to determine the gain of $12.8
million. Throughout the remainder of 1998, we sold 716,082 shares of Excite
which resulted in $30.2 million of proceeds and $16.8 million of gains. During
the three month period ended March 31, 1999, we sold 23,738 shares of Excite
which resulted in $2.5 million of proceeds and $2.1 million of gains.

      In May 1999, @Home Corporation announced it would exchange its shares for
all of the outstanding stock of Excite. As part of this merger, we received
shares of @Home Corporation in exchange for our shares in Excite, resulting in
a non-operating gain before taxes of $2.7 million.

      In April 1998, we exchanged all of our holdings of WiseWire for 191,922
shares of Lycos, Inc. The $5.3 million market value of the Lycos shares
received on the date of exchange was used to determine the gain of $3.3
million. Throughout the remainder of 1998, we sold 169,548 shares of Lycos
which resulted in $6.2 million of proceeds and $1.5 million of gains.

      In August 1999, we divested our ownership interest in SMART Technologies,
Inc. due to the agreement of merger of SMART Technologies, Inc. and i2
Technologies, Inc. Upon completion of this merger during the three months ended
September 30, 1999, our ownership interest in and advances to SMART
Technologies, Inc. were converted into cash, common stock and warrants to
purchase common stock of i2 Technologies, Inc. Our non-operating gain before
taxes from this transaction was $2.9 million.

      Our remaining holdings of @Home Corporation, Lycos, and i2 Technologies
at September 30, 1999 are accounted for as available-for-sale securities and
are marked to market, with the difference between carrying value and market
value, net of deferred taxes, recorded in "Accumulated other comprehensive
income" in the shareholders' equity section of our Consolidated Balance Sheets
in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115.

      As a result of VerticalNet completing its initial public offering in
February 1999 and issuing additional shares for an acquisition in 1999, our
share of VerticalNet's net equity increased by $44.6 million. This increase
adjusts our carrying value in VerticalNet and results in a non-operating gain
of $44.6 million, before deferred taxes of $15.6 million, in the nine months
ended September 30, 1999. This gain was recorded in accordance with SEC Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 84 and our accounting policy with respect to such
transactions. We believe there is a high likelihood that transactions similar
to these, in which a partner company we account for under the consolidation or
equity method of accounting issues shares of its common stock, will occur in
the future and we expect to record gains or losses related to such transactions
provided they meet the requirements of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 84 and
our accounting policy. In some cases, as described in SEC Staff Accounting
Bulletin No. 84, the occurrence of similar transactions may not result in a
non-operating gain or loss but would result in a direct increase or decrease to
our shareholders' equity.

      In December 1998, we recorded an impairment charge of $1.9 million for
the decrease in value of one of our partner companies accounted for under the
cost method of accounting as a result of selling the partner company interest
below our carrying value. We had acquired our ownership interest in the partner
company during 1996 and 1997. In December 1998, the partner company agreed to
be acquired by an independent third party. The transaction was completed in
January 1999. The impairment charge we recorded was determined by calculating
the difference between the proceeds we received from the sale and our carrying
value.

      For the year ended December 31, 1998 and the three months ended September
30, 1999, we recorded impairment charges of $2 million and $5.3 million,
respectively, for the other than temporary decline in the fair value of a cost
method partner company. From the date we initially acquired an ownership
interest in this partner company through September 30, 1999, our funding to
this partner company represented all of the outside capital the company had
available to fund its net losses and capital asset requirements. During the
nine months ended September 30, 1999 we fully guaranteed the partner company's
new bank loan and agreed to provide additional

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funding. We acquired additional non-voting convertible debentures of this
partner company for $5 million in April 1999. The impairment charges we
recorded were determined by the decrease in net book value of the partner
company caused by its net losses, which were funded entirely based on our
funding and bank guarantee. Given its continuing losses, we will continue to
determine and record impairment charges in a similar manner for this partner
company until the status of its financial position improves.

Interest Income

      Our cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments are invested
primarily in money market accounts and highly liquid, high quality debt
instruments. During 1998, we received $38.2 million of proceeds from the sale
of our common stock and $36.4 million of proceeds from the sales of a portion
of our holdings in Excite and Lycos. During the nine months ended September 30,
1999, we received $32 million of proceeds from the sale of shares of our common
stock, $90 million in convertible notes and approximately $209.1 million in our
initial public offering. The increase in interest income in 1998 and the nine
months ended September 30, 1999 was primarily due to the significant increase
in our cash and cash equivalents throughout 1998 and 1999 as a result of these
transactions.

Interest Expense

      During the nine months ended September 30, 1999, we issued $90 million in
convertible notes bearing interest at 4.99%. The increase in interest expense
in the nine months ended September 30, 1999 was a result of this transaction.
Interest accrued through August 5, 1999, the date of our initial public
offering, was waived in occordance with the terms of the notes and reclassed to
Additional Paid-in-Capital as a result of the conversion of the convertible
notes in connection with our initial public offering.

Income Taxes

      From our inception on March 4, 1996 to February 2, 1999, we were
organized as a limited liability company and were treated as a partnership for
income tax purposes. As a result of our Reorganization as a corporation, we are
subject to corporate federal and state income taxes. For informational
purposes, the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December
31, 1998 reflects pro forma income on an after-tax basis assuming we had been
taxed as a corporation since January 1, 1998. We did not have any net operating
loss carry forwards at December 31, 1998.

      At the time of our Reorganization, we recorded a deferred tax benefit and
related deferred tax asset of $7.7 million which primarily represented the
excess of tax basis over book basis of our partner companies. For the period
from the date of the Reorganization through September 30, 1999, we recorded an
additional tax benefit of $5.1 million related to our consolidated results of
operations for that period, net of deferred tax expense of $15.6 million
relating to our gain on VerticalNet's common stock issuances.

      We have not recorded a valuation allowance related to our gross deferred
tax assets because we believe it is more likely than not that we will realize
the benefits of these assets. The assets relate primarily to the excess of tax
basis over book basis of our partner companies. These differences in basis
represent capital losses for tax purposes which, if recognized, can only be
deducted to the extent of capital gains. Additionally, these losses may be
carried back three years and carried forward five years from the year in which
they occur. While selling any portion of our ownership interests in partner
companies is something we will not do in the ordinary course of business, we
would consider pursuing such a sale at the minimum amount necessary to prevent
any capital losses from expiring unutilized. If we do not believe such a
strategy, or an alternative strategy, will be available in the time periods
allowed for carrying back and carrying forward losses, we will establish a
valuation allowance at that time. Most of our partner companies are in an early
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development, currently generate significant losses and are expected to generate
significant losses in the future. The marketability of the securities we own of
our partner companies is generally limited as they primarily represent
ownership interests in companies whose stock is not publicly traded. As of
September 30, 1999, our only publicly traded partner company are VerticalNet
and US Interactive. As a result, there is significant risk that we may not be
able to realize the benefits of expiring carryforwards.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

      We have funded our operations with a combination of equity proceeds,
proceeds from the issuance of convertible notes, proceeds from the sales of a
portion of our Excite and Lycos holdings, and borrowings under bank credit
facilities.

      We received equity commitments of $40 million in 1996, of which $13.7
million and $20.1 million was received in 1996 and 1997, respectively, and $6.2
million of which was funded with an in-kind contribution of holdings of a
partner company in 1996. We received additional commitments of $70 million in
1998, of which $38 million was received in 1998 and $32 million was received
during the nine months ended September 30, 1999, respectively.

      In August 1999, we completed our initial public offering of 30,620,000
shares of our common stock at $6.00 per share. Concurrently, we completed a
private placement of 7,500,000 shares at the $6.00 initial public offering
price. Net proceeds to us from these transactions aggregated approximately
$209.1 million (net of underwriters' commission and offering expenses of
approximately $19.6 million).

      In May 1999, we issued $90 million of convertible subordinated notes
which converted to 14,999,732 shares of our common stock upon the completion of
our initial public offering in August 1999. Upon the conversion of these notes,
we issued 3,000,000 warrants to purchase our common stock at $6.00 per share
through May 2002. In accordance with the terms of the notes, all accrued
interest was waived upon conversion.

      Sales of Excite and Lycos stock generated proceeds of $36.4 million in
1998 and sales of Excite stock generated proceeds of $2.5 million during the
nine months ended September 30, 1999.

      In April 1999, we entered into a $50 million revolving bank credit
facility. In connection with the facility, we issued warrants to purchase
400,000 shares of common stock for an exercise price of $5.00 per share
exercisable for seven years. We valued these warrants at $1 million and account
for them as debt issuance costs. The facility matures in April 2000, is subject
to a .25% unused commitment fee, bears interest, at our option, at prime and/or
LIBOR plus 2.5%, and is secured by substantially all of our assets (including
all of our holdings in VerticalNet). Borrowing availability under the facility
is based on the fair market value of our holdings of publicly-traded partner
companies (VerticalNet, Breakaway Solutions and US Interactive as of December
2, 1999) and the value, as defined in the facility, of our private partner
companies. If the market price of our publicly traded partner companies
declines, availability under the credit facility could be reduced significantly
and could have an adverse effect on our ability to borrow under the facility
and could require an immediate repayment of a portion of our outstanding
borrowings, if any. Based on the provisions of the borrowing base, borrowing
availability at September 30, 1999 was $50 million, none of which was
outstanding.

      Existing cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, availability
under our revolving bank credit facility, proceeds from the potential sales of
all or a portion of our minority interests and other internal sources of cash
flow are expected to be sufficient to fund our cash requirements through the
next 12 months, including commitments to new and existing partner companies and
general operations requirements. As of December 2, 1999, we were contingently
obligated for approximately $3.3 million of guarantee commitments and $19.6
million of funding commitments to existing partner companies. As of December 2,
1999, our commitments to new and existing partner companies that require
funding in the next 12 months totaled $37.1

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million. We will continue to evaluate acquisition opportunities and expect to
acquire additional ownership interests in new and existing partner companies in
the next 12 months which may make it necessary for us to raise additional
funds. We are currently in preliminary discussions for a significant
acquisition of an ownership interest in a new partner company. Should the
concurrent offering not be consummated, we will likely have to raise additional
funds through the issuance of equity securities or obtain additional bank
financing. If additional funds are raised through the issuance of equity
securities, our existing shareholders may experience significant dilution. Our
revolving bank credit facility matures in April 2000, at which time we may not
be able to renew the facility or obtain additional bank financing, or may only
be able to do so on terms not favorable or acceptable to us.

      From its inception through its initial public offering, VerticalNet
funded its operations through a combination of equity, investor and bank
borrowings, and leases. These sources included amounts both advanced and
guaranteed by us. VerticalNet raised $58.3 million in its initial public
offering in February 1999. VerticalNet believes that these initial public
offering funds, together with its existing cash and cash equivalents, should be
sufficient to fund its operations through March 2000. We have no obligation to
provide additional funding to VerticalNet, and we have no obligations with
respect to its outstanding debt arrangements.

      Prior to 1999, Breakaway Solutions funded its operations through a
combination of cash flow from operations, bank borrowings and leases. In
January 1999, we acquired a majority voting interest in Breakaway Solutions for
$8.3 million, of which Breakaway Solutions used $4.5 million to repurchase
treasury stock. In July 1999, Breakaway Solutions completed a private placement
of equity securities of about $19.1 million, of which we contributed $5
million. In October 1999, Breakaway Solutions completed its initial public
offering raising approximately $45 million. We will record a non-operating gain
during the three months ended December 31, 1999 due to the increase in our
share of Breakaway Solution's net equity as a result of their issuance of
shares. Our ownership interest in Breakaway Solutions after their initial
public offering is about 41% and will be accounted for under the equity method.
Breakaway Solutions expects its existing cash resources will be sufficient to
fund its operations through the next 12 months. We have no obligation to
provide additional funding to Breakaway Solutions, and we have no obligations
with respect to its outstanding debt arrangements.

      Consolidated working capital increased to $20.5 million at December 31,
1998, compared to $2.4 million at December 31, 1997. The increase was primarily
due to the net effect of the proceeds from the equity we raised in 1998 and the
proceeds from the sales of a portion of our Excite and Lycos holdings, offset
by the ownership interests we acquired in 1998. Consolidated working capital
increased to $200.4 million at September 30, 1999, from $20.5 million at
December 31, 1998 primarily as a result of equity we raised early in 1999 and
from our initial public offering more than offsetting the ownership interests
we acquired and the tax distribution to shareholders during the nine months
ended September 30, 1999.

      Cash used in operating activities increased in 1997 and 1998 compared to
each of the prior years primarily due to VerticalNet's increased losses in each
of those years. Cash used in operating activities in the nine months ended
September 30, 1999 compared to the same prior year period increased due to the
increased cost of General ICG Operations general and administrative expenses.

      Cash used in investing activities primarily reflects the acquisition of
ownership interests in and advances to new and existing partner companies,
offset in 1998 and the nine months ended September 30, 1999 by the proceeds of
$36.4 million and $2.5 million, respectively, from the sales of a portion of
our available-for-sale securities, Excite and Lycos.

      We utilized $57.6 million, including $9 million contributed to
VerticalNet, to acquire interests in new and existing partner companies in
1998. In 1998, we acquired interests in the following partner companies:
AUTOVIA, Blackboard, CommerceQuest, Commerx, ComputerJobs.com, Context
Integration, Deja.com, e-Chemicals, Entegrity Solutions, LinkShare, PrivaSeek,
SageMaker, Servicesoft Technologies, Syncra Software, US Interactive,
VerticalNet and Vivant!.

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      We utilized $145.9 million, including $13.2 million contributed directly
to Breakaway Solutions and an additional $4 million used to purchase an
additional ownership interest in Breakaway Solutions directly from shareholders
of Breakaway Solutions, and including $8.8 million in the aggregate to acquire
our majority ownership interest in CyberCrop.com, EmployeeLife.com and iParts,
to acquire interests in or make advances to new and existing partner companies
during the nine months ended September 30, 1999. These companies included:
Arbinet Communications, asseTrade.com, Bidcom, Blackboard, ClearCommerce,
Collabria, CommerceQuest, Commerx, Deja.com, e-Chemicals, eMarketWorld,
Entegrity Solutions, Internet Commerce Systems, NetVendor, ONVIA.com, Plan
Sponsor Exchange, PrivaSeek, Residential Delivery Services, SageMaker,
Servicesoft Technologies, StarCite, SMART Technologies, Syncra Software, TRADEX
Technologies, United Messaging and Universal Access.

      During the nine months ended September 30, 1999, we acquired an interest
in a new partner company from shareholders of the partner company who have an
option, exercisable at any time through August 2000, of electing to receive
cash of $11.3 million or 2,083,333 shares of our common stock. As of September
30, 1999, $2.8 million of the obligation has been converted into 509,270 shares
of our common stock.

      In November 1999, we acquired an interest in eMerge Interactive, Inc. for
a combination of cash of $27 million and a note due one year after issuance of
$23 million, of which $5 million may be payable on or after March 25, 2000
under certain circumstances.

      On November 5, 1999, we acquired an interest in JusticeLink, a Delaware
corporation. JusticeLink provides secure electronic document transmission and
storage services to court systems, attorneys and litigants. We acquired from
JusticeLink 6,165,422 shares of its Series C Preferred Stock for approximately
$12.3 million in cash (funded from existing cash). The aggregate purchase price
for the stock was established through arms-length negotiation. After this
acquisition, Henry Nassau and Sam Jadallah, two of our Managing Directors, were
appointed as directors of JusticeLink.

      In addition to the eMerge Interactive and JusticeLink transactions, we
utilized $98.4 million to acquire ownership interests in or make advances to
new and existing partner companies during the period from October 1, 1999
through December 2, 1999. These companies included: Animated Images, Arbinet
Communications, AUTOVIA, Benchmarking Partners, ClearCommerce, CommerceQuest,
Commerx, CourtLink, e-Chemicals, LinkShare, ONVIA.com, PaperExchange.com,
PrivaSeek, Purchasing Solutions, SageMaker, traffic.com, USgift.com,
VerticalNet, VitalTone and Vivant!.

      In November 1999, VerticalNet announced it had signed a definitive
agreement to acquire all of the outstanding stock of NECX Exchange LLC in
exchange for 95,000 shares of VerticalNet common stock, $10 million in cash and
the assumption of debt and certain other liabilities. Consummation of the
transaction is subject to regulatory approvals as well as customary closing
conditions. Upon completion of the transaction, our voting ownership in
VerticalNet will decrease from 35% to approximately 34%. In addition, we expect
to record a non-operating gain due to the increase in our share of
VerticalNet's net equity as a result of their issuance of shares.

      Our operations are not capital intensive, and capital expenditures in any
year normally will not be significant in relation to our overall financial
position. We expect to commit funds in 1999 and 2000 to the buildout of our
larger new corporate headquarters in Wayne, Pennsylvania, our international
expansions, and the development of our information technology infrastructure.
There were no material capital asset purchase commitments as of September 30,
1999.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

      We do not expect the adoption of recently issued accounting
pronouncements to have a significant impact on our net results of operations,
financial position or cash flows.

Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure

      Many computer programs have been written using two digits rather than
four digits to define the applicable year. This poses a problem at the end of
the century because these computer programs may recognize a date using "00" as
the year 1900, rather than the year 2000. This in turn could result in major
system failures or miscalculations and is generally referred to as the Year
2000 issue.

      We currently use the information technology systems and many non-
information technology systems of Safeguard Scientifics, Inc., one of our
principal shareholders. Safeguard Scientifics has completed its assessment of
its computer information systems. Safeguard Scientifics has replaced all
computer systems and software which were determined to be non-compliant. These
replacements were generally part of Safeguard Scientifics' program of regularly
upgrading its computer systems, and Safeguard Scientifics has not incurred and
does not expect to incur any material extraordinary expense to remediate its
systems. Safeguard Scientifics has completed testing and implementation of its
computer systems. Safeguard Scientifics has received verification from its
vendors that its information systems are Year 2000 ready and expects to
complete any necessary remediation of non-information systems during 1999.
Safeguard Scientifics has a back-up generator in its data center which enables
a "disaster recovery" area to support critical computer and telecommunications
in the case of power loss.

      The Year 2000 readiness of VerticalNet and Breakaway Solutions is
described below. Our partner companies are in varying stages of assessing,
remediating and testing their internal systems and assessing Year 2000
readiness of their vendors, business partners, and customers. Our partner
companies are also in varying stages of developing contingency plans to operate
in the event of a Year 2000 problem. The total cost and time which will be
incurred by our partner companies on the Year 2000 readiness effort has not
been determined. There can be no assurance that all necessary work will be
completed in time, or that such costs will not materially adversely impact one
or more of such partner companies. In addition, required spending on the Year
2000 effort will cause customers of most of our partner companies to reallocate
at least part of their information systems budgets. Although some of our
partner companies have offerings which may be useful in such efforts, such
reallocations could materially adversely affect the results of operations of
our partner companies.

VerticalNet

      VerticalNet may realize exposure and risk if the systems on which it is
dependent to conduct its operations are not Year 2000 compliant. VerticalNet's
potential areas of exposure include products purchased from third parties,
information technology including computers and software, and non-information
technology including telephone systems and other equipment used internally. The
internally-developed production and operation systems for VerticalNet's Web
sites have recently undergone a complete re-engineering. All new programs have
been substantially tested and validated for Year 2000 compliance.

      VerticalNet's communications infrastructure was recently overhauled,
including a full conversion of its telephone and voicemail systems. VerticalNet
believes all non-information technology upon which it is materially dependent
is Year 2000 compliant. Additionally, with respect to information technology,
VerticalNet has resolved all Year 2000 compliance issues primarily through
normal upgrades of its software or replacements included in VerticalNet's
capital expenditure budget and these costs are not expected to be material to
VerticalNet's financial position or results of operations. VerticalNet's
original Year 2000 compliance

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cost estimate did not exceed $250,000 and remains valid. However, such upgrades
and replacements may not successfully address VerticalNet's Year 2000
compliance issues as represented by VerticalNet's distributors, vendors and
suppliers.

      VerticalNet has completed its Year 2000 compliance assessment plan. This
plan includes assessing both its information and non-information technology as
well as its internally-developed production and operation systems. Based on
this assessment, VerticalNet believes that all non-information technology, all
internally-developed production and operations systems and all of its
technology are Year 2000 compliant.

      In addition, VerticalNet has obtained verification from its key
distributors, vendors and suppliers that they are Year 2000 compliant or, if
they are not fully compliant, to provide a description of their plans to become
so. VerticalNet has received certification from 100% of its distributors,
vendors and suppliers that they are either complete or in accordance with their
scheduled Year 2000 compliance plan. VerticalNet will continue to monitor the
status of all of its key vendors with the intent of terminating and replacing
those relationships which may jeopardize its own Year 2000 compliance plan.

      In the event that VerticalNet's production and operational facilities
that support its Web sites are disrupted, small portions of its Web sites may
become unavailable. VerticalNet's review of its systems has shown that there is
no single application that would make its Web sites totally unavailable and
VerticalNet believes that it can quickly address any difficulties that may
arise. Having completed a specific analysis of its Web-hosting facilities, all
functionalities are in compliance with VerticalNet's Year 2000 compliance
assessment plan. In the event that VerticalNet's Web-hosting facilities are not
Year 2000 compliant, its Web sites would be unavailable and it would not be
able to deliver services to its users.

      VerticalNet has developed a comprehensive list of contingency models to
forecast the worst-case scenario that might occur if technologies it is
dependent upon are not Year 2000 compliant and fail to operate effectively
after the Year 2000. All identified scenarios have been determined to be
resolvable by an on-site staff which will be maintained throughout the Year
2000 date changeover with the exception of the Exodus hosting functionalities.
Exodus has remitted Year 2000 certification and VerticalNet is in the process
of reviewing potential back-up sites within its disaster recovery planning.

      If VerticalNet's present efforts to address the Year 2000 compliance
issues are not successful, or if distributors, suppliers and other third
parties with which is conducts business do not successfully address such
issues, its business, operating results and financial position could be
materially and adversely affected.

Breakaway Solutions

      Breakaway Solutions has established a Year 2000 readiness team to carry
out a program for the assessment of its vulnerability to the Year 2000 issues
and remediation of identified problems. The team consists of senior information
technology and business professionals and meets on a regular basis. An outside
consultant is also working with the readiness team on a temporary basis to
assist them in carrying out their tasks.

      The readiness team has developed a program with the following key phases
to assess its state of Year 2000 readiness:

     .  Develop a complete inventory of its hardware and software, and
        assess whether that hardware and software is Year 2000 ready;

     .  Test its internal hardware and software which Breakaway Solutions
        believes have a significant impact on its daily operations to
        assess whether it is Year 2000 ready;

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     .  Upgrade, remediate or replace any other hardware or software that
        is not Year 2000 ready; and

     .  Develop a business continuity plan to address possible Year 2000
        consequences which Breakaway Solutions cannot control directly or
        which it has not been able to test or remediate.

     Breakaway Solutions has completed a number of the tasks which its program
requires, as follows:

     .  Completed the inventory of hardware and software at all of its
        locations and have determined that all of the inventoried hardware
        and software which Breakaway Solutions believes have a significant
        impact on its daily operations are Year 2000 ready or can be made
        ready with minimal changes or replacements, based on its vendors'
        Web site certification statements and commercially available Year
        2000 testing products;

     .  Implemented internal policies to require that a senior information
        technology professional approves as Year 2000 ready any hardware or
        software that its plans to purchase;

     .  Developed a list of all vendors which it deems to have a
        significant business relationship with Breakaway Solutions. Of the
        approximately 20 vendors it has identified, it has obtained web
        site certifications or made written inquiries for information or
        assurances with respect to the Year 2000 readiness of products or
        services that it purchases from those vendors;

     .  Completed test plans for date sensitive applications which it
        determined to be Year 2000 ready and which Breakaway Solutions
        believes will have a significant impact on its daily operations;

     .  Completed an internal review to determine the commitments it has
        made to its customers with respect to the Year 2000 readiness of
        solutions which it has provided to those customers;

     .  Reviewed evaluations of questionnaires regarding Year 2000
        readiness to its critical vendors; and

     .  Formulated a business continuity plan that encompasses Breakaway
        Solutions' strategy for preparation, notification and recovery in
        the event of a failure due to the year 2000 issue. The plan
        includes procedures to minimize downtime and expedite resumption of
        business operations and other solutions for responding to internal
        failures with its information technology department as well as
        widespread external failures related to the Year 2000 issue.

     Breakaway Solutions has specific tasks to complete with respect to its
Year 2000 program, including;

     .  Testing of its internal hardware and software which it believes
        have a significant impact on its daily operations to confirm its
        Year 2000 readiness; and

     .  Implementation of any necessary changes, identified as a result of
        testing, to its internal software and hardware.

Costs

     To date, Breakaway Solutions has not incurred material expenses in
connection with its Year 2000 readiness program. It may need to purchase
replacement products, hire additional consultants or other third parties to
assist it, although it does not currently expect that it will need to take
such steps. It currently estimates that the cost of its Year 2000 readiness
program will be approximately $25,000. This amount includes internal labor
costs, legal and outside consulting costs and additional hardware and software
purchases. Breakaway Solutions expects that it will refine this estimate as it
completes the final phase of its Year 2000 readiness program.

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Risks

      If Breakaway Solutions fails to solve a Year 2000 problem with respect to
any of its systems, it could experience a significant interruption of its
normal business operations. It believes that the most reasonably likely worst
case scenarios related to the Year 2000 issue for its business are as follows:

     .  If a solution which it provided to a client causes damage or
        injury to that client because the solution was not Year 2000
        compliant, it could be liable to the client for breach of
        warranty. In a number of cases, its contracts with clients do not
        limit its liability for this type of breach;

     .  If there is a significant and protracted interruption of
        telecommunication services to its main office, it would be unable
        to conduct business because of its reliance on telecommunication
        systems to support daily operations, such as internal
        communications through e-mail; and

     .  If there is a significant and protracted interruption of
        electrical power or telecommunications services to its application
        hosting facilities, it would be unable to provide its application
        hosting services. This failure could significantly slow the growth
        of its application hosting business which is an important part of
        its strategic plan. It has sought to locate its application
        hosting facilities in leased space in co-location facilities which
        have back-up power systems and redundant telecommunications
        services.

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                                  OUR BUSINESS

Industry Overview

Growth of the Internet

      People and businesses are increasingly relying on the Internet to access
and share information as well as to purchase and sell products and services.
International Data Corporation estimates that at the end of 1998 more than 142
million people were using the Internet to communicate, participate in
discussion forums and obtain information about goods and services. IDC projects
that this user base will grow to 502 million people by the end of 2003. A
rapidly growing number of businesses use the Internet to market and sell their
products and streamline business operations. According to Forrester Research,
50% of all United States businesses will be online by 2002.

Growth of B2B E-Commerce

      The Internet's substantial growth creates tremendous market opportunities
for companies that connect buyers and sellers, and companies that create
applications and systems for traditional businesses wishing to engage in e-
commerce. Historically, B2B e-commerce has occurred through electronic data
interchange over proprietary networks, which are costly and available only to a
limited number of participants. The Internet provides an open platform with
common communication protocols to build efficient, cost-effective networks that
facilitate e-commerce. As Internet-based network reliability, speed and
security have improved in recent years and as more businesses have connected to
the Internet, traditional businesses are beginning to use the Internet to
conduct e-commerce and exchange information with customers, suppliers and
distributors. While the business-to-consumer e-commerce market currently is
significant in size, estimated by IDC to have been $15 billion in goods and
services in 1998, the B2B e-commerce market is larger and is predicted to grow
dramatically. Forrester Research projects that the United States B2B e-commerce
market, which Forrester Research defines as the intercompany trade of hard
goods over the Internet, will grow from $43 billion in 1998 to over $1.3
trillion by 2003. IDC projects that the Western European B2B e-commerce market
will grow from $3.8 billion in 1998 to over $350 billion by 2003.

      We believe that the B2B e-commerce market is beginning a period of rapid
development and growth for the following reasons:

     .  Expanded Access to New and Existing Customers and
        Suppliers. Traditional businesses have relied on their sales
        forces and purchasing departments to develop and maintain customer
        and supplier relationships. This model is constrained by the time
        and cost required to exchange current information regarding
        requirements, prices and product availability, and the difficulty
        of cost-effectively locating new customers and suppliers and
        managing existing relationships. Traditional businesses can
        leverage the Internet to obtain real-time, accurate information
        regarding requirements, prices and products to a global audience,
        including suppliers, customers and business partners. This makes
        it easier for businesses to attract new customers and suppliers,
        improve service and increase revenue.

     .  Increased Efficiency and Reduced Cost. Traditional businesses can
        utilize the Internet to automate their internal operations,
        including manufacturing, finance, sales and purchasing functions.
        The Internet can also be used to increase information flow and
        access throughout an organization. This increases operational
        efficiency by reducing the time, costs and resources required to
        transact business, lowering inventory levels and procurement
        costs, and improving responsiveness to customers and suppliers.

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Market Opportunities for Emerging B2B E-Commerce Companies

      We believe that there are significant opportunities for companies that
can assist traditional businesses in using the Internet to create more
efficient markets and enable e-commerce. We call these companies B2B e-commerce
companies. We focus on two types of B2B e-commerce companies: market makers and
infrastructure service providers.

     .  Market Makers. Market makers bring buyers and sellers together by
        creating Internet-based markets for the exchange of goods,
        services and information. Market makers enable more effective and
        lower cost commerce for traditional businesses by providing access
        through the Internet to a broader range of buyers and sellers.
        Market makers typically operate in a specific industry or provide
        specific goods and services across multiple industries. Market
        makers tailor their business models to match a target market's
        distinct characteristics. We refer to market makers operating in a
        particular industry as vertical market makers, and to market
        makers operating across multiple industries as horizontal market
        makers. Vertical and horizontal market makers may:

            .  act as principals in transactions;

            .  automate business processes so as to make them more efficient;

            .  operate exchanges where buyers and sellers dynamically
               negotiate prices; or

            .  facilitate interaction and transactions among businesses and
               professionals with common interests by providing an electronic
               community.

      Market makers may generate revenue by:

            .  selling products and services;

            .  charging fees based on the value of the transactions they
               facilitate;

            .  charging fees for access to their Internet-based services; or

            .  selling advertising on their Web sites.

     .  Infrastructure Service Providers. Infrastructure service providers
        sell software and services to businesses engaged in e-commerce.
        Many businesses need assistance in designing business practices to
        take advantage of the Internet, and in building and managing the
        technological infrastructure needed to support B2B e-commerce.
        Infrastructure service providers help businesses in the following
        ways:

            .  Strategic Consulting and Systems Integration. Strategic
               consultants assist traditional businesses in developing their
               e-commerce strategies. Systems integrators develop and
               implement a technological infrastructure that enables e-
               commerce. Systems integrators also integrate e-commerce
               applications with existing enterprise applications. Strategic
               consultants and systems integrators typically charge their
               clients on a project-by-project basis.

            .  Software Providers. Software providers design and sell software
               applications, tools and related services that support e-
               commerce and integrate business functions. Software providers
               may sell or license their products.

            .  Outsourced Service Providers. Outsourced service providers
               offer software applications, infrastructure and related
               services designed to help traditional businesses reduce cost,
               improve operational efficiency and decrease time to market.
               Outsourced service providers may charge fees on a per-use or
               periodic basis.

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Challenges Facing Emerging B2B E-Commerce Companies

      We believe that emerging B2B e-commerce companies face certain
challenges, including:

     .  Developing a Successful Business Model. B2B e-commerce companies
        must develop business models that capitalize on the Internet's
        capabilities to provide solutions to traditional companies in
        target industries. B2B e-commerce companies require industry
        expertise because each industry and market has distinct
        characteristics including existing distribution channels, levels
        of concentration and fragmentation among buyers and sellers,
        procurement policies, product information and customer support
        requirements. B2B e-commerce companies also require Internet
        expertise in order to apply its capabilities to their target
        industries.

     .  Building Corporate Infrastructure. Many B2B e-commerce companies
        have been recently formed and require sales and marketing,
        executive recruiting and human resources, information technology,
        and finance and business development assistance. These companies
        also require capital as significant resources may be required to
        build technological capabilities and internal operations.

     .  Finding the Best People. Entrants into the B2B e-commerce market
        require management with expertise in the applicable market, an
        understanding of the Internet's capabilities, the ability to
        manage rapid growth and the flexibility to adapt to the changing
        Internet marketplace. We believe that very few people have these
        skills, and those that do are highly sought after. To be
        successful, companies must attract and retain highly qualified
        personnel.

      We believe that the most successful B2B e-commerce companies will rapidly
identify market demands and move quickly to satisfy those demands. B2B e-
commerce companies that accomplish this goal may establish new standards, gain
market share, secure critical partnerships and create a brand name, making
competition more difficult for new entrants. In addition, B2B e-commerce
companies must keep abreast of Internet and industry-specific developments and
adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Our Solution and Strategy

      Our goal is to become the premier B2B e-commerce company by establishing
an e-commerce presence in major segments of the global economy. We believe that
our sole focus on the B2B e-commerce industry allows us to capitalize rapidly
on new opportunities and to attract and develop leading B2B e-commerce
companies. As of December 2, 1999, we owned interests in 47 B2B e-commerce
companies which we refer to as our partner companies.

      Our operating strategy is to integrate our partner companies into a
collaborative network that leverages our collective knowledge and resources.
With the goal of holding our partner company interests for the long-term, we
use these collective resources to actively develop the business strategies,
operations and management teams of our partner companies. Our resources include
the experience, industry relationships and specific expertise of our management
team, partner companies, strategic investors and Advisory Board.

      Our strategy is to:

     .  create or identify companies with the potential to become industry
        leaders;

     .  acquire significant interests in partner companies and incorporate
        them into our collaborative network;

     .  provide strategic guidance and operational support to our partner
        companies; and

     .  promote collaboration among our partner companies.

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      In implementing our strategy, we leverage the collective knowledge and
experience of our partner companies, strategic investors and Advisory Board
members. Our Advisory Board consists of over 15 experienced executives from
various backgrounds who provide our network with strategic guidance, sales,
marketing and information technology expertise and industry contacts. Ideally,
we would like to own 40% or more of our partner companies, with management and
public shareholders owning the remaining interests, but we believe that we can
have significant influence with lower ownership levels.

      Our strategy includes acquiring interests in partner companies based in
the United States and abroad. We recently opened an office in London that will
focus on European B2B opportunities. We have staffed our London office with two
executives from one of Europe's leading private equity firms. These two
executives worked together on Internet acquisitions in Europe and cultivated a
broad network of technology and vertical market contacts. We anticipate opening
an office in continental Europe during 2000. We plan to staff our European
offices with personnel that will provide strategic guidance and operational
support to our partner companies operating in Europe.

      We plan to acquire interests in European B2B e-commerce companies. If we
wish to enter a European market in which we cannot locate an attractive partner
company candidate, we may create a new company or assist one of our partner
companies located in the United States to expand overseas. In addition, our
worldwide personnel will focus on providing connections and resources to all
our partner companies, creating an international expansion platform for each
member of the network.

Create or Identify Companies With the Potential to Become Market Leaders

      Our expertise in the B2B e-commerce market allows us to build or identify
companies that are positioned to succeed. We apply a disciplined analysis that
capitalizes on this competitive advantage. When we evaluate whether to enter a
market by building a company or acquiring an interest in an existing company,
we weigh the following industry and partner company factors:

     .  Industry Criteria

             .  Inefficiency. We consider whether the industry suffers from
                inefficiencies that may be alleviated through e-commerce. We
                also consider the relative amount of inefficiency, as more
                inefficient industries present greater profit potential.

             .  Competition. We evaluate the amount of competition that a
                potential partner company faces from e-commerce and
                traditional businesses.

             .  Significance of Vertical Market. Our strategy includes
                acquiring interests in market makers doing business in the
                principal vertical markets of the global economy. When
                evaluating market makers, we consider whether the market maker
                has the potential to be a leader in its vertical market.

             .  Industry Potential. When evaluating a market maker, we
                consider the number and dollar value of transactions in its
                corresponding industry. We evaluate the incremental efficiency
                to be gained from conducting or supporting transactions online
                and estimate the potential to transfer transactions online. By
                considering these factors, we can focus on vertical industries
                for which the leading market maker can eventually generate
                significant dollar volumes of profits for the market maker.

             .  Centralized Information Sources. When evaluating market
                makers, we consider whether the industry has product catalogs,
                trade journals and other centralized sources of information
                regarding products, prices, customers and other factors. The
                availability of this information makes it easier for a market
                maker to facilitate communication and transactions. We
                generally avoid industries where this information is not
                available.

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             .  Infrastructure Service Provider Profit Potential. When
                evaluating infrastructure service providers, we examine the
                size of the market opportunity, the profit potential in
                serving the target market and whether the infrastructure
                service provider can provide assistance to our market maker
                partner companies.

     .  Partner Company Criteria

             .  Industry Leader. We partner with a company only if we believe
                that it has the products and skills to become a leader in its
                industry.

             .  Significant Ownership. We consider whether we will be able to
                obtain a significant position in the company and exert
                influence over the company.

             .  Network Synergy. We consider the degree to which a potential
                partner company may contribute to our network, and benefit
                from our network and operational resources.

             .  Management Quality. We assess the overall quality and industry
                expertise of a potential partner company's management.

Acquire Interests in Partner Companies

      After we identify an attractive potential partner company, we negotiate
the acquisition of a significant interest in the company. As a condition to an
acquisition, we require representation on the company's board of directors to
ensure our ability to provide active guidance to the partner company. We
structure acquisitions to permit the partner company's management and key
personnel to retain an equity stake in the company. As a result of our
experience, we believe that we have the ability to complete acquisitions
quickly and efficiently. After acquiring interests in partner companies, we
frequently participate in their follow-on financings and seek to increase our
ownership positions.

      During our negotiations with potential partner companies we emphasize the
value of our collaborative network, which we believe gives us a competitive
advantage over other acquirors in successfully consummating transactions. Our
partner companies, strategic investors and Advisory Board members assist in
these discussions and assist in other stages of the acquisition process,
including the initial evaluation of potential partner companies and due
diligence.

Provide Strategic Guidance and Operational Support to Our Partner Companies

      After we make an acquisition or form a partner company, we take an active
role in its affairs by providing both strategic guidance and operational
support:

     .  Strategic Guidance. We provide strategic guidance to our partner
        companies regarding market positioning, business model development
        and market trends. In addition, we advise our partner companies'
        management and directors on day-to-day management and operational
        issues. Our exclusive focus on the B2B e-commerce market and the
        knowledge base of our partner companies, strategic investors,
        management and Advisory Board give us valuable experience that we
        share with our partner company network. Advisory Board and
        management team members who provide strategic guidance to our
        partner companies include Todd Hewlin, a former Partner with
        McKinsey & Company, Jeff Ballowe, a former President of Ziff-Davis
        Inc. and the current Chairman of Deja.com, Inc., Alex W. Hart, a
        former Chief Executive Officer of MasterCard International, Ron
        Hovsepian, Vice President of Business Development at IBM
        Corporation and Yossi Sheffi, Ph.D., a co-founder of Syncra
        Software, Inc. and e-Chemicals, Inc. and currently a Professor at
        the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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     .  Operational Support. B2B e-commerce companies often have
        difficulty obtaining senior executive level guidance in the many
        areas of expertise successful companies need. We assist our
        partner companies by providing access to skilled managers who
        guide our partner companies in the following functional areas:

             .  Sales and Marketing. Several members of our Advisory Board and
                management team provide guidance to our partner companies'
                sales, marketing, product positioning and advertising efforts.
                These individuals include Michael H. Forster, a former Senior
                Vice President of Worldwide Field Operations at Sybase, Inc.
                and currently one of our Senior Partners, Christopher H.
                Greendale, a former Executive Vice President at Cambridge
                Technology Partners and currently one of our Managing
                Directors, Rowland Hanson, a former Vice President of
                Corporate Communications at Microsoft Corporation and
                currently founder of C. Rowland Hanson & Associates, Charles
                W. Stryker, Ph.D., President, Marketing Information Solutions,
                at IntelliQuest, Inc., and Sergio Zyman, a former Vice
                President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Coca-Cola
                Company.

             .  Executive Recruiting and Human Resources. Members of our
                management team assist our partner companies in recruiting key
                executive talent. These individuals include Rick Devine, one
                of our Managing Directors and a former partner at Heidrick &
                Struggles, Inc., an executive recruiting firm. In providing
                this assistance, we leverage the contacts developed by our
                network of partner companies, management and Advisory Board.
                We believe that this is one of the most important functions
                that we perform on behalf of our partner companies. B2B e-
                commerce companies must locate executives with both industry
                and Internet expertise. The market for these professionals is
                highly competitive since few persons possess the necessary mix
                of skills and experience.

             .  Information Technology. Our Chief Technology Officer, Richard
                G. Bunker, is dedicated to helping our partner companies with
                their information systems strategies and solving problems
                relating to their current information technology. Members of
                our Board of Directors and Advisory Board who provide guidance
                in this area include K.B. Chandrasekhar, Chairman of the Board
                of Directors of Exodus Communications, and Peter A. Solvik,
                the Chief Information Officer of Cisco Systems, Inc.

             .  Finance. One of our Managing Directors, John N. Nickolas, an
                experienced finance executive, is dedicated to providing
                financial guidance to our partner companies in areas such as
                corporate finance, financial reporting, accounting and
                treasury operations. In providing these services, Mr. Nickolas
                leverages the skills and experience of our internal finance
                and accounting group, our partner company network and outside
                consultants.

             .  Business Development. B2B e-commerce companies may be involved
                in evaluating, structuring and negotiating joint ventures,
                strategic alliances, joint marketing agreements, acquisitions
                or other transactions. We provide assistance to our partner
                companies in all these areas. Our management team, Advisory
                Board, strategic investors and partner companies all assist in
                this function.

Promote Collaboration Among Our Partner Companies

      One of the principal goals of our network is to promote innovation and
collaboration among our partner companies, which has resulted in shared
knowledge and business contacts among our partner companies and the formation
of numerous strategic alliances. We promote collaboration formally by hosting
regularly scheduled seminars relating to partner company operational and
business issues. At these seminars, the executives of partner companies share
their experiences with each other, our management team and the Advisory Board.
For example, at a seminar earlier this year, thirteen chief executive officers
of our market maker and infrastructure service provider partner companies
gathered to discuss e-commerce strategies and

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business models. In addition, in the past six months we hosted four conferences
for our partner companies on various operational issues ranging from financing
strategies to the use of technology. On an informal basis, we promote
collaboration by making introductions and recommending partner companies to
each other.

      Recent examples of collaboration among our partner companies include:

     .  PaperExchange.com and VerticalNet have developed a strategic
        alliance that provides PaperExchange with co-branded access to
        leading industry content, including news, feature articles and
        interviews from VerticalNet's PulpandPaper Online property.
        VerticalNet's members will get access to PaperExchange's leading
        pulp and paper exchange, which is an Internet-based marketplace
        for buying and selling pulp and paper products. In addition, the
        companies are joining forces to create a comprehensive equipment
        listing and career site. By linking their sites together,
        PaperExchange.com and VerticalNet are seeking to establish a
        leading destination for pulp and paper professionals.

     .  Commerx, Inc., a provider of e-commerce solutions for the
        industrial processing market, has formed a strategic alliance with
        CommerceQuest, Inc. to provide integration solutions to connect
        efficiently the systems of processors and manufacturers within the
        industries served by Commerx. Commerx will use CommerceQuest's
        enableNet solution for deployment of PlasticsNet.com, the plastics
        industry's leading electronic marketplace. CommerceQuest's
        enableNet provides reliable, real-time delivery of data with
        enterprise-strength security and accurate data transformation
        across many formats and applications. This relationship allows
        PlasticsNet.com users to conduct e-commerce over their clients'
        network of choice or private lines. This state-of-the-art
        e-commerce infrastructure will allow for less expensive
        implementation and integration with faster and more seamless
        transactions.

      The collaboration of our partner companies is the result of our role as
the hub of our network. Through the network we identify prospective alliances,
make introductions, assist in strategic planning and monitor the ongoing
relationships among our partner companies. We encourage and facilitate the
information flow among our partner companies. We also control the information
flow by determining the composition of the network. If we believe that a
partner company is not contributing to our network or has lost its strategic
importance, we may sell our interest in that partner company.

Overview of Current Partner Companies

      We focus our efforts on building and operating companies in two areas of
the B2B e-commerce market--market makers and infrastructure service providers.

Market Maker Categories

      Market makers may operate in particular industries, such as chemicals,
food or auto parts, or may sell goods and services across multiple industries.
Market makers must tailor their business models to match their markets. We
refer to market makers operating in a particular industry as vertical market
makers, and to market makers operating across multiple industries as horizontal
market makers. Examples of horizontal and vertical market makers are as
follows:

     .  Vertical. An example of one of our vertical market maker companies
        is e-Chemicals. e-Chemicals believes that traditional distribution
        channels for chemicals burden customers with excessive transaction
        costs, high administrative costs and inefficient logistics. To
        solve these problems, e-Chemicals has developed an Internet-based
        marketplace through which it will sell a wide range of industrial
        chemicals to business customers. e-Chemicals provides products
        based on streamlined Web-based ordering processes, outsourced
        logistics systems and online support.

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     .  Horizontal. One example of our horizontal market maker partner
        companies is VerticalNet. As of December 2, 1999, VerticalNet
        owned and operated over 50 industry-specific Web sites designed to
        act as online B2B communities. These trade communities act as
        comprehensive sources of information, interaction and e-commerce.

Market Maker Profiles

      Table of Market Makers. The partner companies listed below are integral
to our goal of owning numerous interests in vertical and horizontal market
makers that are strategically complementary to each other. We believe that
establishing an e-commerce presence in major industrial segments of the economy
will enable us to become the premier B2B e-commerce company. The table shows
certain information regarding our market maker partner companies by category as
of December 2, 1999. Our ownership positions have been calculated based on the
issued and outstanding common stock of each partner company, assuming the
issuance of common stock on the conversion or exercise of preferred stock and
convertible notes, but excluding the effect of options and warrants.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                           Our     Partner
                                                                        Ownership  Company
    Category and Name          Industry       Description of Business   Percentage  Since
 ------------------------ ------------------ ------------------------   ---------- -------
 <C>                      <C>                <S>                        <C>        <C>
 Vertical:
 Animated Images, Inc.    Apparel            Provides Internet-based       37%      1999
  www.appliedintranet.com                    design, communication,
                                             and procurement services
                                             for the apparel and sewn
                                             goods industries.

 Arbinet Communications,  Telecommunications Provides an Internet-         16%      1999
  Inc.                                       based trading floor and
  www.arbinet.com                            clearinghouse for
                                             telecommunications
                                             carriers to purchase
                                             bandwidth.

 AUTOVIA Corporation      Auto Parts         Developing a system to        15%      1998
  www.autovia.net                            provide Internet-based
                                             auto parts procurement
                                             for professional
                                             automotive and truck
                                             repair shops.

 Bidcom, Inc.             Construction       Provides Internet-based       25%      1999
  www.bidcom.com                             project planning and
                                             management services for
                                             the construction
                                             industry.

 Collabria, Inc.          Printing           Provides Internet-based       12%      1999
  www.collabria.com                          procurement and
                                             production services for
                                             the commercial printing
                                             industry.
 Commerx, Inc.            Plastics           Provides Internet-based       42%      1998
  www.commerx.com                            procurement and sales of
                                             raw materials, tools and
                                             maintenance and repair
                                             products for the
                                             plastics industry.

 ComputerJobs.com, Inc.   Technology         Provides Internet-based       33%      1998
  www.computer jobs.com   Employment         job screening and resume
                                             posting for information
                                             technology
                                             professionals,
                                             corporations and
                                             staffing firms.

 CourtLink                Legal              Provides online access        33%      1999
  www.courtlink.com                          to court documents.
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                             Our     Partner
                                                                          Ownership  Company
    Category and Name          Industry         Description of Business   Percentage  Since
 ----------------------- --------------------- ------------------------   ---------- -------
 <C>                     <C>                   <S>                        <C>        <C>
 CyberCrop.com, Inc.     Agriculture           Developing a system to        75%      1999
                                               provide an Internet-
                                               based service for
                                               agricultural producers
                                               to purchase services and
                                               inputs, as well as
                                               market their grain crops
                                               that include corn, wheat
                                               and soybeans.

 Deja.com, Inc.          Media                 Provides a Web-based          31%      1997
  www.deja.com                                 community for potential
                                               purchasers to access
                                               user comments on a
                                               variety of products
                                               and services.

 e-Chemicals, Inc.       Chemicals             Provides Internet-based       36%      1998
  www.e-chemicals.com                          sales and distribution
                                               of industrial chemicals.
 eMerge Interactive,     Livestock             Provides Internet-based       28%      1999
  Inc.                                         content, community and
  www.emergeinteractive                        transaction services in
  .com                                         an online marketplace
                                               for the cattle industry.

 EmployeeLife.com        Healthcare            Provides Internet-based       52%      1999
  www.employeelife.com                         solutions for employee
                                               health benefits
                                               management across the
                                               health care industry.

 Internet Commerce       Food                  Provides Internet-based       43%      1999
  Systems, Inc.                                product introduction and
  www.icsfoodone.com                           promotion services to
                                               wholesale and retail
                                               food distributors.
 iParts                  Electronic Components Provides Internet-based       85%      1999
  www.ipartsupply.com                          sales and distribution
                                               of electronic
                                               components.

 JusticeLink, Inc.       Legal                 Provides electronic           37%      1999
  www.justicelink.com                          filing, service and
                                               retrieval of legal
                                               documents and
                                               information among
                                               courts, attorneys, their
                                               clients and other
                                               interested parties.
 PaperExchange.com LLC   Paper                 Provides Internet-based       27%      1999
  www.paperexchange .com                       sales and distribution
                                               of all grades of pulp
                                               and paper.

 Plan Sponsor            Asset Management      Provides a Web-based          46%      1999
  Exchange, Inc.                               community for asset
  www.plansponsor                              managers to reach fund
  exchange.com                                 sponsors.

 StarCite, Inc.          Travel                Provides Internet-based       43%      1999
  www.starcite.com                             services for planning
                                               and managing corporate
                                               meetings for event
                                               planners.
 Universal Access, Inc.  Telecommunications    Provides Internet-based       26%      1999
  www.universal                                ordering for
  accessinc.com                                provisioning and access
                                               and transportation
                                               exchange services for
                                               network service
                                               providers focused on
                                               business customers.

 USgift.com              Gift, Garden and      Provide Internet-based        35%      1999
  www.USgift.com         Home Decor            sales and distribution
                                               of gift, garden and home
                                               decor accessories.

</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                              Our     Partner
                                                                           Ownership  Company
     Category and Name           Industry        Description of Business   Percentage  Since
 -------------------------- ------------------- ------------------------   ---------- -------
 <C>                        <C>                 <S>                        <C>        <C>
 Horizontal:
 asseTrade.Com, Inc.        Industrial Services Provides Internet-based       26%      1999
  www.assetrade.com                             asset and inventory
                                                recovery, disposal and
                                                management solutions.

 eMarketWorld, Inc.         Special Event       Provides industry             42%      1999
  www.emarket world.com     Services            specific Web-based
                                                conferences and
                                                expositions that help
                                                businesses understand
                                                the Internet.

 NetVendor Inc.             Industrial Services Provides B2B, industry-       26%      1999
  www.netvendor.com                             specific Internet
                                                commerce solutions for
                                                mid-size manufacturers
                                                and distributors of
                                                automotive, industrial
                                                and electronic products.

 ONVIA.com, Inc.            Small Business      Provides small                24%      1999
  www.onvia.com             Services            businesses with a wide
                                                breadth of tailored
                                                products and services
                                                over the Internet.
 Purchasing Solutions, Inc. Sourcing            Provides strategic            60%      1999
                                                sourcing consulting and
                                                on-line Internet
                                                purchasing.

 Residential Delivery       Logistics           Provides home delivery        38%      1999
  Services, Inc.                                services to e-commerce
  www.rdshome.com                               companies, retailers,
                                                and catalog companies
                                                through a branded
                                                network of local agents.

 VerticalNet, Inc.          Industrial Services Provides industry-            35%      1996
  www.verticalnet.com                           specific Web-based trade
                                                communities for
                                                businesses and
                                                professionals.

</TABLE>


      Set forth below is a more detailed summary of some of our market maker
partner companies.

      Commerx, Inc. Commerx is a vertical market maker that provides Internet-
based procurement and sales of raw materials, tools and maintenance and repair
products for the plastics industry. Commerx developed the PlasticsNet.com
("PlasticsNet") Web site in 1995 with the goal of establishing the first e-
commerce vertical marketplace for the plastics industry. Commerx provides this
service under the PlasticsNet brand name and develops the software to support
PlasticsNet.

      PlasticsNet is a leading provider of e-commerce solutions for processors
and suppliers in the US plastics industry. Its vertical marketplace provides a
comprehensive platform for buyers and suppliers to streamline the sourcing and
procurement process for plastics products and services. The company's solutions
are designed to be a compelling and integral part of a plastics processor's
procurement and business processes while providing suppliers with cost-
effective, high-quality access to a large pool of buyers.

      Our initial contact with Commerx came through our focus on the plastics
industry as a strong potential market for a market maker. We researched the
plastics industry and concluded, based upon the founding management and
business model, that Commerx was best positioned in the plastics market.
Kenneth A. Fox and Robert A. Pollan, two of our Managing Directors, are members
of Commerx's Board of Directors. We have assisted the founders in recruiting
key executives including the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer,
Vice President of Sales and Vice President of Supplier Relations. In addition,
we have helped the company design their back office systems and assisted them
with various financial initiatives. Commerx is currently working on a strategic
partnership with CommerceQuest, another one of our partner companies. For 1998,
Commerx had revenue of $.5 million and for the nine months ended September 30,
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      ComputerJobs.com, Inc. ComputerJobs.com is a leading skill-based
employment Web site and career content provider for information technology
professionals, corporations and staffing firms. Identifying and attracting
information technology professionals is an expensive and critical success
factor for many businesses. ComputerJobs.com is focused on improving the online
recruitment process for both information technology job seekers and employers,
including staffing firms and corporations. Job seekers may visit
ComputerJobs.com's regional and skill-specific Web sites to submit their resume
and pursue job opportunities free of charge. ComputerJobs.com allows job
seekers to scan job opportunities by information technology-specific skill
requirements, geographic preferences and other job criteria. Job seekers also
have access to extensive career resources and industry news on the site. By
attracting a significant number of job seekers and their resumes,
ComputerJobs.com offers staffing firms and corporations seeking information
technology professionals the ability to post job openings as well as search and
receive daily resumes of information technology candidates for a monthly fee.
ComputerJobs.com pre-screens job ads and resumes prior to placing them into its
database and before dissemination to its Web sites and clients.

      ComputerJobs.com has Web sites for the information technology markets in
19 major metropolitan markets throughout the United States and recently
launched vertically focused job sites. These vertical career portals address
the needs of high demand skill sets such as e-commerce, networking, project
management and windows developer. We identified ComputerJobs.com through a
director of one of our partner companies. We are assisting ComputerJobs.com
with overall strategy, operational management, recruiting, finance and
marketing. Douglas A. Alexander, one of our Managing Directors, is a member of
ComputerJobs.com's Board of Directors. ComputerJobs.com has formed a strategic
alliance with Deja.com that has enabled Deja.com to create a channel for
accessing ComputerJobs.com's database of technology employment opportunities.
For 1998, ComputerJobs.com had revenue of $4.4 million and for the nine months
ended September 30, 1999, revenue of $6.4 million.

      Deja.com, Inc. Deja.com, formerly Deja News, is a vertical market maker
that is the Web's leading source of shared knowledge in the form of user-
generated ratings and discussions. With over 160 million page views per month,
it is the leading purveyor of online discussion, offering access to more than
43,000 discussion forums. These forums are populated by knowledgeable
participants who are interested in sharing their knowledge and experience on a
wide variety of subjects.

      Deja.com recently extended its franchise in shared knowledge with the
consumer-driven feature Deja Ratings, a tool that extends the site's ability to
support daily decision-making. Deja Ratings captures consumer opinions on a
wide range of products and services through a scaled voting system that
includes product comparisons. The analytical tools that support decision-making
are supplemented by contextual links to e-commerce retailers and vendors.

      Deja.com derives revenue from sponsors and e-commerce partners, and
provides the marketing community with the compelling proposition of reaching a
highly targeted, self-segmenting audience consisting of highly active Internet
consumers intent on investigating considered purchases. Deja.com also delivers
to those marketers a unique means of programming to the specific interests of
their target consumers, all in the context of a commerce-friendly platform.

      We have been very active in recruiting Deja.com's management team and
developing its business strategy. In addition, Kenneth A. Fox and Douglas A.
Alexander, two of our Managing Directors, are members of Deja.com's Board of
Directors. Deja.com is in discussions with several partner companies to provide
services to its user community. For 1998, Deja.com had revenue of $5.1 million,
and for the nine months ended September 30, 1999, revenue of $6.1 million.

      eMerge Interactive, Inc. eMerge Interactive is a vertical market maker
that combines content, community and transaction services to create an online
marketplace for the cattle industry. eMerge Interactive

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believes that the production chain of the cattle industry, which includes
cattle producers, feedlots, packers and suppliers, contains inefficiencies that
reduce animal health and value. These inefficiencies, which include excessive
animal transportation and handling, result in additional transaction costs and
reduced beef quality.

      eMerge Interactive offers its comprehensive cattle solution through its
Internet-based information and transaction platform, its Web-enabled private
network and its direct sales force. eMerge Interactive's products and services
are designed to create an efficient market for the purchase and sale of cattle
and to improve quality and productivity in the cattle industry. eMerge
Interactive's family of integrated Web sites and Web-enabled private network
provide:

     .  livestock procurement services consisting of cattle sales and
        auctions;

     .  customer-specific daily feedlot operations analysis, comparative
        cattle industry analysis and benchmarking studies;

     .  cattle inventory management tools; and

     .  livestock health management and quality enhancement products.

      We acquired our interest in eMerge Interactive in November, 1999 after
identifying it as a potential market leader in the e-commerce market for the
livestock industry. Douglas Alexander, one of our Managing Directors, and E.
Michael Forgash, one of our directors, are members of eMerge Interactive's
Board of Directors. For 1998, eMerge Interactive had revenue of $1.8 million,
and for the nine months ended September 30, 1999, revenue of $18.3 million.

      ONVIA.com, Inc. ONVIA.com is a horizontal market maker that provides
products and services to small businesses over the Internet. ONVIA.com is a B2B
online operations center devoted to helping small businesses succeed. ONVIA.com
provides small businesses with business products, direct purchase and request
for quote services, customer lead generation and expert advice.

      ONVIA.com was introduced to us through a member of our network. Kenneth
A. Fox, one of our Managing Directors, is a member of ONVIA.com's Board of
Directors. Alex W. Hart, a member of our Advisory Board, is a member of
ONVIA.com's Advisory Board. We have facilitated a partnership between ONVIA.com
and Bidcom, one of our other partner companies, helped design ONVIA.com's back
office systems, and our executive recruiting personnel recruited their Vice
President of Marketing. For 1998, ONVIA.com had revenue of $1 million, and for
the nine months ended September 30, 1999, had revenue of $13.2 million.

      Universal Access, Inc. Universal Access is a vertical market maker that
is a Web-enabled business-to business intermediary that facilitates the
provisioning, installation and servicing of dedicated, point-to-point
communications circuits for service providers who buy network capacity, and
transport suppliers who sell network capacity. Universal Access aggregates
network information, manages facilities where communications networks can be
physically interconnected, provides ongoing dedicated circuit access and offers
client support services. Through these services, Universal Access provides its
clients with an outsourced, integrated solution to the challenges of the
fragmented network services market.

      As an independent intermediary, Universal Access has been able to collect
and aggregate network information from multiple transport suppliers. Universal
Access' Web-enabled Universal Information Exchange, or UIX, consists of several
proprietary interrelated databases containing capacity, availability, location
and pricing information from transport suppliers and physical sites. Through
the UIX, Universal Access provides its clients with point-to-point network
connections efficiently and cost-effectively. In addition, Universal Access
operates network interconnection facilities called Universal Transport
Exchanges, of UTXs, where various transport suppliers can easily access the
network connections of any other transport supplier in that facility.

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Universal Access also provides a single point of contact for network management
services, including network monitoring, maintenance and restoration.

      We are actively providing Universal Access with overall strategy,
marketing and finance guidance. Robert Pollan, one of our Managing Directors,
is a member of Universal Access' Board of Directors. For 1998, Universal Access
had revenue of $1.6 million, and for the nine months ended September 30, 1999,
revenue of $8.4 million.

      VerticalNet, Inc. VerticalNet is a horizontal market maker that provides
industry-specific Web-based trade communities for businesses and professionals.
VerticalNet owns and operates over 50 industry-specific Web sites as of
December 2, 1999 designed as online B2B communities, known as vertical trade
communities. These vertical trade communities act as comprehensive sources of
information, interaction and e-commerce. VerticalNet's objective is to continue
to be a leading owner and operator of industry-specific vertical trade
communities on the Internet.

      Each VerticalNet community is individually branded, focuses on a single
business sector and caters to individuals with similar professional interests.
VerticalNet designs each of its vertical trade communities to attract
professionals responsible for selecting and purchasing highly specialized
industry related products and services. VerticalNet's communities combine
product information, requests for proposals, discussion forums, electronic
commerce opportunities, industry news, directories, classifieds, job listings,
and online professional education courses.

      VerticalNet satisfies a developing market not currently being adequately
served through traditional channels, including trade publishers, trade shows
and trade associations. VerticalNet believes that this market is not currently
being served by Internet companies, which tend to focus on the consumer and not
on the B2B market.

      VerticalNet's vertical trade communities take advantage of the Internet's
ability to allow users around the world to contact each other online, allowing
buyers to research, source, contact and purchase from suppliers. Although other
companies offer B2B services on the Internet, VerticalNet believes that it is
currently the only company operating a portfolio of specialized B2B
communities. A portfolio strategy permits VerticalNet to:

     .  offer consistent content and services in its current vertical
        trade communities and replicate these offerings as it launches new
        communities;

     .  realize cost savings and operating efficiencies in its technology,
        marketing, infrastructure and management resources; and

     .  increase its overall audience, making its individual sites more
        appealing to a broad array of advertisers and suppliers who sell
        their goods and services over the Internet.

      VerticalNet currently generates the majority of its revenue from Internet
advertising, including the development of "storefronts." A storefront is a Web
page posted on one of its vertical trade communities that provides information
on an advertiser's products, links a visitor to the advertiser's Web site and
generates sales inquiries from interested visitors. VerticalNet believes that
industry professionals using its vertical trade communities possess the
demographic characteristics that are attractive to its advertisers.

      We were first introduced to VerticalNet through one of our major
shareholders. We helped to recruit several of VerticalNet's executive officers,
and worked with them to develop VerticalNet's business strategy. Douglas A.
Alexander, one of our Managing Directors, currently serves as VerticalNet's
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Walter W. Buckley, our President and
Chief Executive Officer, is a member of VerticalNet's Board of Directors. This
year VerticalNet became a public company, trading on the Nasdaq National Market
under the symbol "VERT." In addition to its strategic alliance with
PaperExchange, VerticalNet has also

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formed a strategic alliance with e-Chemicals to provide customer leads for e-
Chemicals and to expand VerticalNet's services to its chemical business
customers. For 1998, VerticalNet had revenue of $3.1 million, and for the nine
months ended September 30, 1999, revenue of $10.7 million.

Infrastructure Service Provider Categories

      Infrastructure service providers assist traditional businesses in the
following ways:

     .  Strategic Consulting and Systems Integration. Strategic
        consultants assist traditional businesses in developing their e-
        commerce strategies. Systems integrators develop and implement
        technological infrastructure that enables e-commerce. Systems
        integrators also integrate e-commerce applications with existing
        enterprise applications. Strategic consultants and systems
        integrators typically bill their clients on a project-by-project
        basis.

     .  Software Providers. Software providers design and sell software
        applications that support e-commerce and integrate business
        functions. Software providers may sell or license their products.

     .  Outsourced Service Providers. Outsourced service providers offer
        software applications, infrastructure and related services
        designed to help traditional businesses reduce cost, improve
        operational efficiency and decrease time to market. Outsourced
        service providers may charge fees on a per-use or periodic basis.

      Our current infrastructure service provider partner companies furnish a
variety of technology-based solutions to their customers. In the future, we may
acquire interests in infrastructure service providers that focus on two
specific types of solutions: physical fulfillment and financial fulfillment.
Physical fulfillment involves the movement of goods on behalf of market makers
or traditional businesses. Financial fulfillment includes a wide variety of
financial services such as the management of accounts receivable risk and
commercial loans.

Infrastructure Service Provider Profiles

      Table of Infrastructure Service Providers. The partner companies listed
below are important to our strategy because the growth of our partner companies
increases the value of our collaborative network. We believe that
infrastructure service providers will facilitate innovation and growth of our
market maker companies by providing them with critical services. The table
shows certain information regarding our infrastructure service provider partner
companies by category as of December 2, 1999. Our ownership positions have been
calculated based on the issued and outstanding common stock of each partner
company, assuming the issuance of common stock on the conversion or exercise of
preferred stock and convertible notes, but excluding the effect of options and
warrants.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                Our     Partner
                                                             Ownership  Company
      Category and Name         Description of Business      Percentage  Since
 --------------------------- -----------------------------   ---------- -------
 <C>                         <S>                             <C>        <C>
 Strategic Consulting and
  Systems Integration:
 Benchmarking Partners, Inc. Provides e-commerce best           13%      1996
  www.benchmarking.com       practices research and
                             consulting services to
                             maximize return on investment
                             from demand/supply chain and
                             e-business initiatives.

 Context Integration, Inc.   Provides systems integration       18%      1997
  www.context.com            services focused on customer
                             support, data access and e-
                             commerce.
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                Our     Partner
                                                             Ownership  Company
        Category and Name         Description of Business    Percentage  Since
 ------------------------------- -------------------------   ---------- -------
 <C>                             <S>                         <C>        <C>
 US Interactive, Inc.            Provides a range of             3%      1996
  www.usinteractive.com          consulting and technical
                                 services relating to
                                 Internet marketing
                                 solutions.

 Software Providers:
 Blackboard Inc.                 Provides universities and      30%      1998
  www.blackboard.com             corporations with
                                 applications that enable
                                 them to host classes and
                                 training on the Internet.

 ClearCommerce Corp.             Provides comprehensive e-      15%      1997
  www.clearcommerce.com          commerce solutions
                                 including transaction and
                                 payment processing,
                                 credit card
                                 authorization, fraud
                                 tracking and reporting
                                 functions.

 Entegrity Solutions Corporation Provides encryption            12%      1996
  www.entegrity.com              software to secure
                                 transactions and
                                 communications between
                                 business applications.

 Servicesoft Technologies, Inc.  Provides tools and              6%      1998
  www.servicesoft.com            services used by its
                                 customers to create
                                 Internet customer service
                                 applications consisting
                                 of self-service, e-mail
                                 response and live
                                 interaction products.

 Syncra Software, Inc.           Provides software that         35%      1998
  www.syncra.com                 improves supply chain
                                 efficiency through
                                 collaboration of trading
                                 partners over the
                                 Internet.

 TRADEX Technologies, Inc.       Provides e-commerce            10%      1999
  www.tradex.com                 application software that
                                 enables enterprises to
                                 create on-line
                                 marketplaces and
                                 exchanges.

 Outsourced Service Providers:
 Breakaway Solutions, Inc.       Provides application           41%      1999
  www.breakaway.com              service hosting, e-
                                 commerce consulting and
                                 systems integration
                                 services to growing
                                 companies.

 CommerceQuest, Inc.             Provides a messaging           29%      1998
  www.commercequest.com          service for data sharing
                                 across separate
                                 enterprises. Also
                                 provides software,
                                 systems integration
                                 services and managed
                                 network services for
                                 application integration
                                 within enterprises or
                                 with external trading
                                 partners and customers.

 LinkShare Corporation           Establishes affiliate          34%      1998
  www.linkshare.com              relationships for online
                                 merchants with other Web
                                 sites to facilitate e-
                                 commerce.

 PrivaSeek, Inc.                 Provides consumers with        16%      1998
  www.privaseek.com              control of their Web-
                                 based personal profiles,
                                 allowing merchants to
                                 offer consumers
                                 incentives for selective
                                 disclosure.
 SageMaker, Inc.                 Provides services that         27%      1998
  www.sagemaker.com              combine an enterprise's
                                 external and internal
                                 information assets into a
                                 single, Web-based
                                 knowledge management
                                 platform.

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                Our     Partner
                                                             Ownership  Company
     Category and Name          Description of Business      Percentage  Since
 -------------------------- ------------------------------   ---------- -------
 <C>                        <S>                              <C>        <C>
 Sky Alland Marketing, Inc. Provides services to improve        31%      1996
  www.skyalland.com         customer communications and
                            relationships.

 traffic.com, Inc.          Provides real time traffic          20%      1999
  www.traffic.com           monitoring for logistics and
                            transportation optimization.

 United Messaging, Inc.     Provides high performance           41%      1999
  www.unitedmessaging.com   electronic messaging services
                            for organizations with mission
                            critical e-mail networks.

 VitalTone Inc.             Provides integrated                 21%      1999
  www.vitaltone.com         application service provider
                            services to middle market
                            companies.

 Vivant! Corporation        Provides process automation         23%      1998
  www.vivantcorp.com        and decision support services
                            that enable companies to
                            strategically manage
                            contractors, consultants and
                            temporary employees.
</TABLE>

      Set forth below is a more detailed summary of some of our infrastructure
service provider partner companies.

      Benchmarking Partners, Inc. Benchmarking Partners is a strategic research
and consulting company that provides e-commerce best practices research and
consulting services to maximize return on investment from demand/supply chain
and e-business initiatives. The use of best business practices enabled by
information technology established by Benchmarking Partners allows companies to
efficiently manage their e-business initiatives. Benchmarking Partners improves
supply and distribution networks in the following ways:

     .  Integration. Coordinating diverse business functions such as
        manufacturing, logistics, sales and marketing to maximize
        efficiency.

     .  Optimization. Developing strategies that increase the efficiency
        of supply networks.

     .  Collaboration. Creating collaborative solutions that incorporate
        key trading partners.

      Benchmarking Partners' clients include: companies undergoing business and
information technology transformation; technology solution providers hoping to
gain a better understanding of the market requirements for their products; and
management consultants and systems integrators seeking to refine their ability
to effectively support their clients.

      We were introduced to Benchmarking Partners through a member of our Board
of Directors. We have helped Benchmarking Partners recruit key managers and are
currently helping it build and position its best practice e-commerce Web site.
Benchmarking Partners assisted us in assessing enterprise software markets and
provides information technology advice to other partner companies. Benchmarking
Partners is also working with Sky Alland Marketing and US Interactive to
develop Internet business application opportunities. For 1998, Benchmarking
Partners had revenue of $15.9 million, and for the nine months ended September
30, 1999, revenue of $14.6 million.

      Breakaway Solutions, Inc. Breakaway Solutions is an outsourced service
provider infrastructure service company that is an application service provider
and e-commerce consulting and systems integration services provider to middle-
market companies. Through its application service hosting solutions, Breakaway
Solutions implements, operates and supports software applications that can be
accessed and used over the Internet. Breakaway Solutions also offers custom
developed, e-commerce related B2B interactive marketing

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and other solutions. By focusing on Internet-based solutions, Breakaway
Solutions has created a library of components that can be redeployed by
multiple clients. This allows Breakaway Solutions to provide rapid, cost-
effective service to clients.

      We first met Breakaway Solutions through one of our shareholders and
Advisory Board members. We helped Breakaway Solutions to complete its
management team and merge with one of our other partner companies. In addition,
Breakaway Solutions is a strategic partner for installing ClearCommerce's Web-
based transaction and order processing solutions. Breakaway Solutions is also
in discussions to provide its services to ONVIA.com. This year Breakaway
Solutions became a public company, trading on the Nasdaq National Market under
the symbol "BWAY." Including the effect of options and warrants, our ownership
percentage in Breakaway Solutions is approximately 41%. For 1998, Breakaway
Solutions had revenue of $10 million, and for the nine months ended September
30, 1999, revenue of $14.8 million.

      CommerceQuest, Inc. CommerceQuest is an outsourced service provider of
B2B infrastructure solutions for mission-critical e-business applications. The
company provides infrastructure solutions to leading global companies and
Internet market makers that need to exchange business-critical information
across geographically and technologically diverse boundaries. CommerceQuest
currently employs over 275 professionals, and the company has extensive
experience in software and systems integration and building solutions around
IBM Corporation's MQSeries messaging middleware.

      At the core of CommerceQuest's portfolio is enableNet, an outsourced
managed service designed to provide trusted B2B integration over the Internet.
enableNet is augmented by industry-leading software products and professional
services designed to provide maximum flexibility of integration options.
enableNet is a network independent service that allows businesses to exploit
the Internet, or their choice of network, to exchange business-critical
information with business partners and customers. enableNet delivers security,
reliability and manageability to the Internet, making it an industrial-
strength, cost-effective alternative to traditional value-added networks.
enableNet contributes the capability to bridge Web-based processes with legacy
or traditional EDI services. The service also allows organizations to reliably
and securely exchange any form of operational data internally or with business
partners via the Internet or other networks. In addition, enableNet provides
end-to-end integration capability, which provides message delivery across
multiple systems, such as applications, databases, clients, or servers, even
when using a wide range of networks and protocols.

      We believe that the services and software provided by CommerceQuest can
be used throughout our partner company network, including our market makers
interested in tight integration with their suppliers and customers. We have
assisted CommerceQuest in recruiting senior management and repositioning it to
offer managed network services. To support the introduction of managed network
services, we provided the company with strategic planning, sales and marketing
support and introductions to potential business partners. For 1998,
CommerceQuest had revenues of $31.1 million, and for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999 had revenue of $13.6 million.

      CommerceQuest implemented significant business model transitions during
1999, including a de-emphasis of reselling and a shift from indirect to direct
license sales. As a result, CommerceQuest changed its infrastructure to support
the hiring and administration of a direst sales force. During this transition,
CommerceQuest also moved personnel from the professional services area to
development to enhance CommerceQuest's proprietary products and service
offerings. As a result, professional service sales have decreased. This
decrease will continue for the remainder of 1999 as CommerceQuest deploys these
resources on development projects related to proprietary software and services.
Much of the related costs are being capitalized.

      CommerceQuest's revenues have decreased compared with the same periods in
1998. This decrease reflects the strategic decision to de-emphasis reselling
and to sell proprietary software and expertise directly. For the nine months
ended September 30, 1999, reselling accounted for only about 18 percent of
total revenues compared to almost 60 percent for 1998. As CommerceQuest has
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from third party marketing, the royalties earned on those sales have decreased
without any offset by direct sales. Since the selling lifecycle of
CommerceQuest's products can take six months or more, CommerceQuest expects
this trend to continue for the remainder of 1999.

Aggregate Partner Company Revenues

      Because we account for most of our partner companies under the equity
method, our consolidated revenue figures reported in our consolidated financial
statements are not intended to reflect the aggregate revenue of our partner
companies. Set forth below is the aggregate revenue (adjusted as described
below) of all our market maker partner companies for each of the following
quarters:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three months ended:
- -------------------
<S>                                                                 <C>
September 30, 1998................................................. $7.5 million
December 31, 1998..................................................  9.0 million
March 31, 1999..................................................... 13.7 million
June 30, 1999...................................................... 24.0 million
September 30, 1999................................................. 42.0 million
</TABLE>

      For the nine months ended September 30, 1999, our market maker partner
companies had aggregate revenue of approximately $79.7 million, a 335% increase
over their aggregate revenue of $18.3 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 1998. For the nine months ended September 30, 1999, our
infrastructure service provider partner companies had aggregate revenue of
approximately $130 million, a 57% increase over their aggregate revenue of
$82.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998. Growth in aggregate
partner company revenue is not indicative of growth in any particular partner
company's revenue.

      The foregoing data includes revenue of all our partner companies for all
periods presented. Our partner companies' revenue figures are based on the
unaudited financial statements prepared by each partner company, and, in some
cases, adjustments and estimates by us. The adjustments relate to changes in
partner companies' revenues intended to reflect changes in their business
models. The estimates relate to allocations of annual revenue data over
quarterly periods and approximations based on projected revenue data. We do not
believe these adjustments or estimates have a significant impact on the
aggregate partner company revenue data disclosed above. In addition, these
figures are preliminary in nature, are subject to change and may differ from
previously reported figures as a result of, among other things, changes to
reported figures by each partner company for any necessary corrections, changes
resulting from differing interpretations of accounting principles upon review
by the Securities and Exchange Commission, or changes in accounting literature.
For these reasons, we cannot assure you of the accuracy of the revenue figures.
Also, since we do not consolidate the majority of our partner companies for
financial reporting purposes, the aggregate partner company revenue data
disclosed above is not intended to represent the revenues that we have reported
or will report on a consolidated basis in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP). Our actual consolidated GAAP basis revenues were
substantially lower than the amounts reported above for each period presented.
For instance, the actual GAAP basis consolidated revenues reported by us for
the three months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 were approximately $7.2
million and $897,000, respectively. Because most of the revenue figures of our
partner companies are not included in the consolidated revenue figures reported
in our consolidated financial statements, the foregoing data is not indicative
of our current or future reported consolidated revenue figures or the future
revenue results of our partner companies. In each case, these revenues are
subject to numerous risks and uncertainties elsewhere described in this
prospectus.

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Government Regulations and Legal Uncertainties

      As of December 2, 1999, there were few laws or regulations directed
specifically at e-commerce. However, because of the Internet's popularity and
increasing use, new laws and regulations may be adopted. These laws and
regulations may cover issues such as the collection and use of data from Web
site visitors and related privacy issues, pricing, content, copyrights, online
gambling, distribution and the quality of goods and services. The enactment of
any additional laws or regulations may impede the growth of the Internet and
B2B e-commerce, which could decrease the revenue of our partner companies and
place additional financial burdens on them.

      Laws and regulations directly applicable to e-commerce or Internet
communications are becoming more prevalent. For example, Congress recently
enacted laws regarding online copyright infringement and the protection of
information collected online from children. Although these laws may not have a
direct adverse effect on our business or those of our partner companies, they
add to the legal and regulatory burden faced by B2B e-commerce companies. Other
specific areas of legislative activity are:

     .  Taxes. Congress recently enacted a three-year moratorium, ending
        on October 21, 2001, on the application of "discriminatory" or
        "special" taxes by the states on Internet access or on products
        and services delivered over the Internet. Congress further
        declared that there will be no federal taxes on e-commerce until
        the end of the moratorium. However, this moratorium does not
        prevent states from taxing activities or goods and services that
        the states would otherwise have the power to tax. Furthermore, the
        moratorium does not apply to certain state taxes that were in
        place before the moratorium was enacted.

     .  Online Privacy. Both Congress and the Federal Trade Commission are
        considering regulating the extent to which companies should be
        able to use and disclose information they obtain online from
        consumers. If any regulations are enacted, B2B e-commerce
        companies may find certain marketing activities restricted. The
        Federal Trade Commission has issued regulations enforcing the
        Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, which take effect on
        April 21, 2000. These regulations make it illegal to collect
        information online from children under the age of 13 without first
        obtaining parental consent. These regulations also require Web
        site operators to allow parents to inspect and remove their
        children's information from any database. Compliance with these
        regulations could pose a significant administrative burden for Web
        site operators whose products and services are targeted to
        children or may be attractive to children. Also, the European
        Union has directed its member nations to enact much more stringent
        privacy protection laws than are generally found in the United
        States, and has threatened to prohibit the export of certain
        personal data to United States companies if similar measures are
        not adopted. Such a prohibition could limit the growth of foreign
        markets for United States B2B e-commerce companies. The Department
        of Commerce is negotiating with the European Union to provide
        exemptions from the European Union regulations, but the outcome of
        these negotiations is uncertain.

     .  Regulation of Communications Facilities. To some extent, the rapid
        growth of the Internet in the United States has been due to the
        relative lack of government intervention in the marketplace for
        Internet access. Lack of intervention may not continue in the
        future. For example, several telecommunications carriers are
        seeking to have telecommunications over the Internet regulated by
        the Federal Communications Commission in the same manner as other
        telecommunications services. Additionally, local telephone
        carriers have petitioned the Federal Communications Commission to
        regulate Internet service providers in a manner similar to long
        distance telephone carriers and to impose access fees on these
        providers. Some Internet service providers are seeking to have
        broadband Internet access over cable systems regulated in much the
        same manner as telephone services, which could slow the deployment
        of broadband Internet access services. Because of these
        proceedings or others, new laws or

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        regulations could be enacted which could burden the companies that
        provide the infrastructure on which the Internet is based, thereby
        slowing the rapid expansion of the medium and its availability to
        new users.

     .  Other Regulations. The growth of the Internet and e-commerce may
        lead to the enactment of more stringent consumer protection laws.
        The Federal Trade Commission may use its existing jurisdiction to
        police e-commerce activities, and it is possible that the Federal
        Trade Commission will seek authority from Congress to regulate
        certain online activities.

      Generally applicable laws may affect us and our partner companies. The
exact applicability of many of these laws to B2B e-commerce, however, is
uncertain.

Proprietary Rights

      Our partner companies have copyrights with respect to software
applications, Web sites and other materials. These materials may constitute an
important part of our partner companies' assets and competitive strengths.
Federal law generally protects such copyrights for 90 years from the creation
of the underlying material.

Competition

Competition From our Shareholders and Within our Network

      We may compete with our shareholders and partner companies for Internet-
related opportunities. After this offering, Comcast Corporation, and Safeguard
Scientifics, Inc. will own 9.3% and 13.9% of our outstanding common stock,
respectively, based on the number of shares held by each of them on December 2,
1999. These shareholders may compete with us to acquire interests in B2B e-
commerce companies. Comcast Corporation and Safeguard Scientifics currently
each have a designee as a member of our board of directors and IBM Corporation
has a right to designate a board observer, which may give these companies
access to our business plan and knowledge about potential acquisitions. In
addition, we may compete with our partner companies to acquire interests in B2B
e-commerce companies, and our partner companies may compete with each other for
acquisitions or other B2B e-commerce opportunities. In particular, VerticalNet
seeks to expand, in part through acquisition, its number of B2B communities.
VerticalNet, therefore, may seek to acquire companies that we would find
attractive. While we may partner with VerticalNet on future acquisitions, we
have no current contractual obligations to do so. We do not have any contracts
or other understandings with our shareholders or partner companies that would
govern the resolution of these potential conflicts. Such competition, and the
complications posed by the designated directors, may deter companies from
partnering with us and may limit our business opportunities.

Competition Facing our Partner Companies

      Competition for Internet products and services is intense. As the market
for B2B e-commerce grows, we expect that competition will intensify. Barriers
to entry are minimal, and competitors can offer products and services at a
relatively low cost. Our partner companies compete for a share of a customer's:

     .  purchasing budget for services, materials and supplies with other
        online providers and traditional distribution channels;

     .  dollars spent on consulting services with many established
        information systems and management consulting firms; and

     .  advertising budget with online services and traditional off-line
        media, such as print and trade associations.

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      In addition, some of our partner companies compete to attract and retain
a critical mass of buyers and sellers. Several companies offer competitive
solutions that compete with one or more of our partner companies. We expect
that additional companies will offer competing solutions on a stand-alone or
combined basis in the future. Furthermore, our partner companies' competitors
may develop Internet products or services that are superior to, or have greater
market acceptance than, the solutions offered by our partner companies. If our
partner companies are unable to compete successfully against their competitors,
our partner companies may fail.

      Many of our partner companies' competitors have greater brand recognition
and greater financial, marketing and other resources than our partner
companies. This may place our partner companies at a disadvantage in responding
to their competitors' pricing strategies, technological advances, advertising
campaigns, strategic partnerships and other initiatives.

Competition for Partner Companies

      We face competition from other capital providers including publicly-
traded Internet companies, venture capital companies and large corporations.
Many of these competitors have greater financial resources and brand name
recognition than we do. These competitors may limit our opportunity to acquire
interests in new partner companies. If we cannot acquire interests in
attractive companies, our strategy to build a collaborative network of partner
companies may not succeed.

Facilities

      Our corporate headquarters are located at 435 Devon Park Drive, Building
800 in an office facility located in Wayne, Pennsylvania, where we lease
approximately 3,650 square feet. We plan to move into a larger corporate
headquarters in Wayne, Pennsylvania during the first half of 2000. We also
maintain offices in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Seattle,
Washington; and London, England.

Employees

      As of December 2, 1999, excluding our partner companies, we had 64
employees, 63 of whom work with us on a full-time basis. We consider our
relationships with our employees to be good. None of our employees are covered
by collective bargaining agreements.

Legal Matters

      We are not a party to any material legal proceedings.

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                                  MANAGEMENT

Executive Officers and Directors

      Our executive officers, key employees and directors, their ages and
their positions are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
    Name                  Age Position
    ----                  --- --------
<S>                       <C> <C>
Walter W. Buckley, III     39 President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Douglas A. Alexander       38 Managing Director, East Coast Operations
Matthias Allgaier          33 Managing Director, European Operations
Richard G. Bunker, Jr.     38 Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer
Richard S. Devine          41 Managing Director, Executive Recruiting
Stephen Duckett            32 Managing Director, European Operations
Kenneth A. Fox             29 Managing Director, West Coast Operations and Director
David D. Gathman           52 Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Christopher H. Greendale   47 Managing Director, Operations
Gregory W. Haskell         42 Managing Director, Operations
Todd G. Hewlin             32 Managing Director, Corporate Strategy and Research
Victor S. Hwang            31 Managing Director, Acquisitions
Anthony Ibarguen           39 Managing Director, President of Professional Services
Sam Jadallah               35 Managing Director, Operations
Mark J. Lotke              31 Managing Director, Acquisitions
Henry N. Nassau            45 Managing Director, General Counsel and Secretary
John N. Nickolas           32 Managing Director, Finance and Assistant Treasurer
Robert A. Pollan           39 Managing Director, Operations
Sherri L. Wolf             31 Managing Director, Investor Relations
Michael H. Forster         56 Senior Partner, Operations
Robert E. Keith, Jr. (1)   58 Chairman and Director
Julian A. Brodsky (2)      66 Director
E. Michael Forgash (2)     41 Director
Thomas P. Gerrity (1)      58 Director
Peter A. Solvik(1)         40 Director
</TABLE>
- --------
(1) Member of the compensation committee
(2) Member of the audit committee

      Walter W. Buckley, III, is a co-founder and has served as our President
and Chief Executive Officer and as one of our directors since March 1996.
Prior to co-founding us, Mr. Buckley worked for Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. as
Vice President of Acquisitions from 1991 to February 1996. Mr. Buckley
directed many of Safeguard Scientifics' investments and was responsible for
developing and executing Safeguard Scientifics' multimedia and Internet
investment strategies. Mr. Buckley serves as a director of Breakaway
Solutions, Inc., e-Chemicals, Inc., PrivaSeek, Inc., Sky Alland Marketing,
Inc., Syncra Software, Inc., VerticalNet, Inc. and Who?Vision Systems, Inc.

      Douglas A. Alexander has served as one of our Managing Directors since
September 1997. Prior to joining us, Mr. Alexander co-founded Reality Online,
Inc. in 1986 and sold it to Reuters Group in 1994. Mr. Alexander continued to
serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of Reality Online after its
acquisition by Reuters Group until September 1997 and was a key contributor to
Reuters' Internet initiatives. Mr. Alexander is Chairman of the Board of
VerticalNet, Inc. and serves as a director of Arbinet Communications, Inc.,
Blackboard Inc., ComputerJobs.com, Inc., Deja.com, Inc., eMerge Interactive,
Inc., LinkShare Corporation, SageMaker, Inc., StarCite, Inc. and traffic.com,
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      Matthias Allgaier has served as one of our Managing Directors of our
European operations since November 1999. Prior to joining us, Mr. Allgaier was
an Assistant Director at Apax Partners since 1997. In this capacity, Mr.
Allgaier headed the software and services divisions of Apax Partners'
Information Technology group and was responsible for generation and execution
of acquisitions. Prior to this Mr. Allgaier was associated with Broadview
Associates since 1994, where he worked on a variety of acquisitions.

      Richard G. Bunker, Jr. has served as one of our Managing Directors and
has been our Chief Technology Officer since April 1999. Prior to joining us,
Mr. Bunker was President and Chief Executive Officer of Reality Online, a
Reuters company, from September 1997 to April 1999. Before becoming President
and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Bunker served in various senior management
positions at Reality Online. While President and Chief Executive Officer of
Reality Online, Mr. Bunker built the firm into a market leading builder and
host of online securities trading and account inquiry Web sites, and provider
of market data to the online securities industry. He also served as Senior Vice
President and Chief Information Officer of SEI Investments from January 1994 to
March 1996, and Vice President of the investment management and trading
technology group at State Street Global Advisors from October 1992 to January
1994.

      Richard S. Devine has served as our Managing Director of Executive
Recruiting since June 1999. Prior to joining us, Mr. Devine was a Partner at
Heidrick & Struggles, and a member of its International Technology Practice
from October 1997 to June 1999. In this capacity, Mr. Devine led the search for
many high profile executive positions including the Chief Executive Officer of
Global Crossing, President of Transport, a joint venture between Microsoft
Corporation and First Data Corporation, Senior Vice President of Worldwide
Operations at Apple Computer Corporation, Vice President of Customer Service at
Amazon.com, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Information Officer at Remedy
Corporation and General Manager of the Americas, General Manager of Services
and Vice President of International at Siebel Systems. Mr. Devine also served
as President and Chief Executive Officer of KidSoft LLC from March 1992 to
February 1997.

      Stephen Duckett has served as one of our Managing Directors of our
European operations since November 1999. For the past five years, Mr. Duckett
was associated with Apax Partners where he generated and executed acquisitions,
managed ownership interests, and helped to establish an Internet group.

      Kenneth A. Fox is a co-founder and has served as one of our Managing
Directors since our inception in March 1996. Mr. Fox has also served as one of
our directors since February 1999. Prior to co-founding us, Mr. Fox served as
Director of West Coast Operations for Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. and
Technology Leaders II, L.P., a venture capital partnership, from 1994 to 1996.
In this capacity, Mr. Fox led the development of and managed the West coast
operations for these companies. Mr. Fox serves as a director of AUTOVIA
Corporation, Bidcom, Inc., Commerx, Inc., Deja.com, Inc., Entegrity Solutions
Corporation, ONVIA.com, Inc. and Vivant! Corporation.

      David D. Gathman has served as our Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
since January 1999. Prior to joining us, Mr. Gathman was Chief Financial
Officer and Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration of Integrated
Systems Consulting Group, Inc. from January 1997 through its merger with First
Consulting Group, Inc. in December 1998. He also served as Chief Operating
Officer, Vice President, Secretary and Assistant Treasurer of Integrated
Systems Consulting Group, Inc. from April 1994 to December 1998 and as a
director of the company. Mr. Gathman brings to us over 30 years of finance-
related experience, the last 16 of which were focused in the information
technology industry.

      Christopher H. Greendale has served as one of our Managing Directors
since July 1999 and was one of our Senior Partners of Operations from January
1999 to July 1999. Prior to joining us, Mr. Greendale served as an independent
management consultant from January 1998 to December 1998. Prior to becoming a
consultant, Mr. Greendale served as Executive Vice President of Cambridge
Technology Partners, a company he co-founded in 1991. Cambridge Technology
Partners is a systems integrator that initiated fixed price, fixed time, rapid
systems development. Mr. Greendale has extensive experience in sales and
marketing, and general management in the information technology industry.

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      Gregory W. Haskell has served as one of our Managing Directors of
Operations since June 1999. Prior to joining us, Mr. Haskell served from
January 1994 to June 1999 as President and Chief Operating Officer of XL
Vision, Inc., a business and technology incubator that builds companies and
spins them out into stand alone public companies. During his tenure at XL
Vision, Mr. Haskell co-founded four technology-based spinout companies. Mr.
Haskell serves as a director of asseTrade.com, Inc., Axcess, Inc.,
ComputerJobs.com, Inc., CyberCrop.com, Inc., e-Chemicals, Inc., Integrated
Visions, Inc., PaperExchange.com LLC and XL Vision, Inc.

      Todd G. Hewlin has served as our Managing Director of Corporate Strategy
and Research since July 1999. Prior to joining us, Mr. Hewlin served as a
Partner with McKinsey & Company, a global management consultancy, and has held
various positions with McKinsey & Company from September 1993 to June 1999.
During that time, Mr. Hewlin led technology-intensive strategy projects for
leading organizations in North America and Europe. Mr. Hewlin's clients have
included world-class technology companies, an Internet bank, a global satellite
telephony startup, and a range of traditional companies assessing the impact of
the Internet. From December 1998 to June 1999, Mr. Hewlin co-led McKinsey's
Global Electronic Commerce practice.

      Victor S. Hwang has served as one of our Managing Directors of
Acquisitions since March 1999. Prior to joining us, Mr. Hwang served from
January 1999 to March 1999 as a General Partner of Softbank Holdings,
responsible for developing an investment fund targeting late-stage private
Internet companies. From August 1995 to January 1999, Mr. Hwang also served as
an investment banker at Goldman, Sachs & Co., where he was involved in numerous
financing and merger transactions for a broad range of Internet, software,
semiconductor, communications and hardware companies. While at Goldman, Sachs &
Co., Mr. Hwang's clients included eBay, GeoCities and Yahoo!. Mr. Hwang
obtained a Masters of Business Administration from the Graduate Business School
of Stanford University where he was in attendance from September 1993 to June
1995.

      Anthony Ibarguen has served as our Managing Director and President of
Professional Services since December 1999. Prior to joining us, Mr. Ibarguen
served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Tech Data Corporation from
March 1997 to December 1999 and as their President of the Americas since
September 1996. He was elected to Tech Data's Board of Directors in June 1997.
Tech Data is a global information technology distribution and logistics
services provider. Prior to this, Mr. Ibarguen served as Executive Vice
President of Sales and Marketing of ENTEX Information Services, Inc., a systems
integrator he co-founded in 1993. Mr. Ibarguen serves as a director of
Smartdisk Inc.

      Sam Jadallah has served as one of our Managing Directors of Operations
since July 1999. Prior to joining us, Mr. Jadallah served as a Microsoft Vice
President of Worldwide Enterprise Sales from June 1996 to July 1999 where he
was responsible for leading sales efforts to business and academic customers.
Prior to holding this position, Mr. Jadallah served as Manager of Worldwide
Business Strategy reporting to Steve Ballmer, President of Microsoft. Mr.
Jadallah also served as General Manager of Corporate and Developer Support and
served as District Manager leading Microsoft sales to the US Department of
Defense from 1990 to 1992. Mr. Jadallah held various other sales, management
and technical positions since joining Microsoft in 1987. Mr. Jadallah serves as
a director of JusticeLink, Inc.

      Mark J. Lotke has served as one of our Managing Directors of Acquisitions
since June 1999. Prior to joining us, Mr. Lotke served from August 1997 to May
1999 as an Associate and from July 1993 to August 1997 as a Junior Associate at
General Atlantic Partners, a private equity firm focused on investing in global
information technology companies. While at General Atlantic Partners, Mr. Lotke
was involved in numerous private equity transactions across a wide range of
Internet, software, and services companies, including E*Trade, Priceline.com,
Inc., LHS Group, Inc., Envoy Corporation, NewSub Services, Inc., and Predictive
Systems. Prior to joining General Atlantic Partners, Mr. Lotke served as a
strategy consultant at Corporate Decisions, Inc. Mr. Lotke obtained a Masters
of Business Administration from the Graduate Business School of Stanford
University where he was in attendance from September 1995 to June 1997. Mr.
Lotke serves as a director of Animated Images, Inc. and Residential Delivery
Services, Inc.

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      Henry N. Nassau has served as one of our Managing Directors and as our
General Counsel and Secretary since May 1999. Mr. Nassau was a partner in the
law firm of Dechert Price & Rhoads from September 1987 to May 1999 and was
Chair of the Business Department from January 1998 to May 1999. At Dechert
Price & Rhoads, Mr. Nassau engaged in the practice of corporate law,
concentrating on mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Nassau serves as a director of
The Albert Abela Corporation, Bliley Electric Company, JusticeLink, Inc. and
Data West Corporation which does business as CourtLink.

      John N. Nickolas has served as our Managing Director of Finance and has
been our Assistant Treasurer since January 1999. Prior to joining us, Mr.
Nickolas served from October 1994 to December 1998 in various finance and
accounting positions for Safeguard Scientifics, Inc., most recently serving as
Corporate Controller from December 1997 to December 1998. Mr. Nickolas brings
to us extensive financial experience including corporate finance, financial
reporting, accounting and treasury operations. Before joining Safeguard
Scientifics, Inc., Mr. Nickolas was Audit Manager and held various other
positions at KPMG LLP from July 1990 to October 1994.

      Robert A. Pollan has served as one of our Managing Directors of
Operations since June 1998. Prior to joining us, Mr. Pollan served as a Chief
Technology Officer and Vice President of Business Development at General
Electric Capital Corporation from August 1995 to June 1998. During his tenure
at General Electric Capital Corporation, Mr. Pollan co-founded and served as
President of two supply chain ventures focused on remote telemetry and third-
party logistics, returnable packaging leasing and logistics. He led several
acquisitions in Europe, Asia and the United States. Mr. Pollan was co-founder
and, from September 1991 to July 1995, Managing Director of OFR, Ltd., an
advisory firm focused on the organizational and financial restructuring of
industrial enterprises in Central Europe. While in Central Europe, Mr. Pollan
founded the first Polish industrial group and advised the World Bank and a
number of Eastern European governments. Mr. Pollan serves as a director of
CommerceQuest, Inc., Commerx, Inc., EmployeeLife.com, Internet Commerce
Systems, Inc., iParts, Purchasing Solutions, Inc., United Messaging, Inc. and
Universal Access, Inc.

      Sherri L. Wolf has served as our Managing Director of Investor Relations
since May 1999. Prior to joining us, Ms. Wolf served as a Vice President in
equity research at Adams, Harkness & Hill, an investment banking firm, from
September 1994 to May 1999. While with Adams, Harkness & Hill, Ms. Wolf focused
on the Internet and the information technology services sectors and covered
such companies as CMG Information Services, Inc., Safeguard Scientifics, Inc.,
Lycos and Forrester Research. Ms. Wolf obtained a Masters of Science from the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management where she
was in attendance from September 1992 to June 1994.

      Michael H. Forster has served as one of our Senior Partners of Operations
since June, 1998. Before joining us, Mr. Forster served as Senior Vice
President of Worldwide Field Operations for Sybase, Inc. from April 1996 to
March 1999. Prior to this position with the company, Mr. Forster was Sybase's
Senior Vice President and President of the company's Information Connection
Division from April 1994 to March 1996. Mr. Forster has over 30 years of sales,
marketing and general management experience in the information technology
industry. Mr. Forster serves as a director of SageMaker, Inc., Syncra Software,
Inc., and Tangram Enterprise Solutions.

      Robert E. Keith, Jr. has served as the Chairman of our Board of Directors
since our inception in March 1996. Mr. Keith is also Managing General Partner
of Technology Leaders II, L.P. and has had principal operating responsibility
for Technology Leaders II, L.P. since 1988. Mr. Keith also serves as a director
of American Education Centers, Inc., Cambridge Technology Partners
(Massachusetts), Inc., Diablo Research Corporation, LLC, Masterpack
International, Inc., MultiGen-Paradigm, Inc., Naviant Technology Solutions,
Inc., Sunsource, Inc., US Interactive, Inc., and Whisper Communications, Inc.
and is Vice Chairman of the Board of Safeguard Scientifics, Inc.

      Julian A. Brodsky has served as one of our directors since May 1996. Mr.
Brodsky is a founder of Comcast Corporation, a developer of broadband cable
networks, cellular and personal communications systems

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and has served as a director of Comcast since 1969 and Vice Chairman since
1988. He serves as Vice President and a director of Sural Corporation. Mr.
Brodsky serves as a director of Comcast Cable Communications, Inc., the RBB
Fund, Inc. and Chief Executive Officer of Comcast Interactive Capital Group
L.P.

      E. Michael Forgash has served as one of our directors since May 1998. Mr.
Forgash has been Vice President, Operations of Safeguard Scientifics, Inc.
since January, 1998. Prior to joining Safeguard Scientifics, Mr. Forgash was
President and Chief Executive Officer of Creative Multimedia from August 1996
to October 1997. Prior to that, Mr. Forgash was President at Continental
HealthCare Systems from November 1994 to July 1996. Mr. Forgash also serves as
a director of eMerge Interactive, Inc., Integrated Visions, Inc., US
Interactive, Inc., Who? Vision Systems, Inc., and 4anything.com, Inc.

      Dr. Thomas P. Gerrity has served as one of our directors since December
1998. Dr. Gerrity also served as the Dean of The Wharton School of the
University of Pennsylvania from July 1990 to June 1999. He is currently
Professor and Director of the Wharton School Electronic Commerce Forum. Dr.
Gerrity also serves as a director of CVS Corporation, Fannie Mae, Fiserv, Inc.,
Ikon Office Solutions, Inc., Knight-Ridder, Inc., Reliance Group Holdings,
Inc., Sunoco, Inc. and a trustee of MAS Funds.

      Peter A. Solvik has served as one of our directors since May 1999. Mr.
Solvik has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of
Cisco Systems, Inc. since January 1999, as Vice President and CIO from 1995 to
1999, and as Director of Information Systems and CIO from 1993 to 1995. Under
Mr. Solvik's leadership, Cisco Systems has been recognized as one of the most
innovative and successful large corporations in the use of the Internet. Mr.
Solvik serves as a director of Asera Inc., Cohera Corp. and Context
Integration, Inc.

Advisory Board

      Our Advisory Board members provide our partner companies with strategic
guidance in general management, sales and marketing, and information technology
management. Our Advisory Board members and their backgrounds are:

General Management Guidance

      Jeff Ballowe has served on our Advisory Board since February 1998. Mr.
Ballowe served as President, Interactive Media and Development Group, of Ziff-
Davis, Inc., where he was in charge of ZDNet, ZDTV, Ziff-Davis' Internet
Publications, and Ziff-Davis, Inc.'s investments. Prior to joining Ziff-Davis,
Mr. Ballowe worked as a marketing executive at various technology and marketing
services companies. Mr. Ballowe serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of
Deja.com, Inc. and as a director of drkoop.com, Inc., GiveMeTalk.com, Inc.,
Jupiter Communications, Inc., SuperGroups, Inc., VerticalNet, Inc. and ZDTV,
Inc.

      Alex W. "Pete" Hart has served on our Advisory Board since March 1998.
Mr. Hart is a consultant in consumer financial services specializing in
emerging payment and distribution systems. Mr. Hart has served in numerous
positions, including Chief Executive Officer, of Advanta Corporation from March
1994 to October 1997. Prior to joining Advanta Corporation, Mr. Hart served as
President and Chief Executive Officer of MasterCard International. Mr. Hart
serves as a director of Sanchez Computer Associates, Who?Vision Systems,
4anything.com, HNC Software, Integrated Vision and Destiny Systems and on the
advisory board of ONVIA.com, Inc. and Qpass.

      Ron Hovsepian has served on our Advisory Board since April 1998. Mr.
Hovsepian is the Vice President, Business Development, Distribution Industry,
for IBM Corporation. Prior to holding this position, Mr. Hovsepian was General
Manager of IBM Corporation's Global Retail and Distribution Industry Solution
Organization, and had global responsibility for IBM Corporation's retail store
system and the consumer driven supply chain solution units. Mr. Hovsepian
serves as a director of Ann Taylor.

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      Martha Rogers, Ph.D., has served on our Advisory Board since 1996. Dr.
Rogers is a Professor at the Duke University Fuqua School of Business. Dr.
Rogers has served as Founding Partner of Peppers and Rogers Group/Marketing 1
to 1 since 1994. Peppers and Rogers Group/Marketing 1 to 1 is a management
consulting firm that focuses on thought leadership and strategy in the growing
fields of interactivity, marketing, technology, relationship management and
business development. Dr. Rogers frequently appears on a variety of radio and
television programs, including C-SPAN's "American Perspectives" covering
business trends and features.

      Yossi Sheffi has served on our Advisory Board since July 1998. Dr. Sheffi
is a Professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he serves as
Director of the Center for Transportation Studies. Dr. Sheffi's teaching and
research areas include logistics, optimization, supply chain management and
e-commerce. Dr. Sheffi is the author of a textbook and over fifty technical
publications. In 1997, Dr. Sheffi co-founded Syncra Software, Inc. and in 1998,
he co-founded e-Chemicals, Inc. Dr. Sheffi is Chairman of the Boards of
Directors of Syncra Software, Inc. and e-Chemicals, Inc.

      David Stamm has served on our Advisory Board since June 1999. Mr. Stamm
founded Clarify, Inc. in August 1990 and served as President, Chief Executive
Officer and Director from its inception until March 1998. In March 1998, Mr.
Stamm was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Clarify. From 1980 to
1989, Mr. Stamm served as Executive Vice President and a director of Daisy
Systems Corporation, a computer-aided engineering hardware and software company
which he co-founded in August 1980. Mr. Stamm also serves as a director of
TimeDance, Inc., a privately-held internet start-up that sends invitations and
manages RSVPs for events and Nowonder, Inc., a privately-held start-up that
matches people who have technical support questions with experts who can answer
them.

      Gary C. Wendt has served on our Advisory Board since May 1999. Mr. Wendt
served as President, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Electric
Capital Services, Inc. from 1986 to 1998. During Mr. Wendt's tenure as leader
of General Electric Capital Services, the company became General Electric
Corporation's largest business sector. Mr. Wendt serves as a director of iXL
Enterprises, Inc., Sanchez Computer Associates, Inc. and LAPA Lineas Aereas
Privadas Argentinas S.A.

Sales and Marketing Guidance

      Rowland Hanson has served on our Advisory Board September 1996. Mr.
Hanson is founder and President of C. Rowland Hanson & Associates which
provides strategic planning, marketing and communications to a variety of
software companies. Mr. Hanson has also been involved in the founding,
development and sale or merger of several software companies. Prior to founding
C. Rowland Hanson & Associates, Mr. Hanson served as Vice President of
Corporate Communications at Microsoft Corporation, where he is credited with
developing and executing the company's original branding strategy. Mr. Hanson
serves as a director of Webforia and Sequel Technology.

      Tom Kippola has served on our Advisory Board since February 1997. Mr.
Kippola is the Managing Partner of The Chasm Group, which provides market
strategy consulting and training and speaking services for start-up, growing
and established information technology companies. Prior to his consulting
career, Mr. Kippola was director of marketing for a service automation software
vendor. Mr. Kippola has co-authored a book entitled "The Gorilla Game: An
Investor's Guide to Picking Winners in High Technology." Mr. Kippola serves as
a director of Whisper Communications, Inc. and The EC Company. In addition, Mr.
Kippola is an advisory board member of eCustomers.com, Rubric, RTMS, Inc. and
Voyager Capital.

      Geoffrey A. Moore has served on our Advisory Board since February 1997.
Mr. Moore is Chairman of the Board and founder of The Chasm Group, where he
continues to provide market development and business strategy services to many
leading high-technology companies. He is also a venture partner with Mohr
Davidow Ventures where he provides market strategy advice to the high-tech
portfolio companies. Prior to founding The

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Chasm Group, Mr. Moore was a principal and partner at Regis McKenna, Inc., a
leading high-tech marketing strategy and communications company. Mr. Moore
serves as a director of many companies, including Documentation Inc. and
Objectivity, Inc.

      John A. Miller, Jr. has served on our Advisory Board since July 1996. Mr.
Miller has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Miller Consulting
Group since founding the company in 1996. Miller Consulting Group is a
strategy-driven public relations firm that integrates market positioning with
tactical public relations for emerging information technology companies. Prior
to founding the Miller Consulting Group, Mr. Miller founded Miller
Communications, a leader in the field of high technology public relations,
which advised Compaq Computer Corporation, Lotus Corporation and more than 100
other emerging information technology firms throughout the 1980s.

      Don Peppers has served on our Advisory Board since August 1996. Mr.
Peppers is a founding partner at Pepper and Rogers Group/Marketing 1 to 1, a
management consulting firm. Mr. Peppers is a co-author with Dr. Martha Rogers,
of several books on customer relationship management and one-on-one marketing.
Mr. Peppers serves as a director of DoubleClick, a network of Web advertising
sites and ad serving services, and Modem Media.Poppe Tyson, an interactive
marketing and advertising agency.

      Charles W. Stryker, Ph.D., has served on our Advisory Board since
September 1997. Dr. Stryker is President and CEO of Naviant, Inc. Naviant is
focused on providing information enabling marketers to precisely target their
customers and prospects in both the physical and on-line worlds. Dr. Stryker
has served as President, Marketing Information Solutions for IntelliQuest, Inc.
Dr. Stryker is a recognized leader in the information solutions industry with
his record as founder of Trinet, Inc., MkIS User Forum, Information Technology
Forum and President of National Accounts Division of American Business
Information. Dr. Stryker is a director of 24/7 Media (TFSM) and Sky Alland
Marketing, Inc.

      Sergio Zyman has served on our Advisory Board since February 1999. Mr.
Zyman is founder of The Z Group, a broad consulting and venture firm. Prior to
his consulting career, Mr. Zyman served as Vice President and Chief Marketing
Officer of the Coca-Cola Company. During Mr. Zyman's tenure with Coca-Cola, he
had responsibility for the introduction of Cherry Coke(R), Diet Coke(R),
Fruitopia(R) and the New Coke initiative. Since leaving Coca-Cola, Mr. Zyman
has also authored a book entitled "The End of Marketing As We Know It." Mr.
Zyman serves as a director of Gap, Inc., Netcentives, Inc. and VC Television
Network Corp.

Information Technology Management Guidance

      K.B. Chandrasekhar has served on our Advisory Board since April 1999. Mr.
Chandrasekhar is Chairman of the Board of Exodus Communications, a company he
co-founded in 1994. Exodus Communications is a leading server hosting company
for Internet sites. Since establishing its first Internet data center in 1996,
Exodus Communications has expanded to nine cities with more than 1,000
employees and 1,000 customers. Prior to co-founding Exodus Communications, Mr.
Chandrasekhar founded Fouress, Inc., a network software design and development
firm. Mr. Chandrasekhar founded VitalTone, one of our partner companies.

      Esther Dyson has served on our Advisory Board since May 1996. Ms. Dyson
is Chairman of EDventure Holdings, Inc. EDventure Holdings is a company focused
on emerging technologies worldwide, and on the computer markets of the United
States and Central and Eastern Europe. EDventure publishes Release 1.0, a
monthly newsletter and sponsors two annual technology forums. Ms. Dyson serves
as a director of Scala Business Solutions N.V., Poland Online, New World
Publishing, Graphisoft, PRT Group, Inc., Languageware, Medscape Inc., Thinking
Tools and WPP Group. Ms. Dyson also serves on the advisory board of Perot
Systems Corporation.

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     John McKinley has served on our Advisory Board since July 1998. Mr.
McKinley is Chief Technology Officer of Merrill Lynch & Co. With Merrill Lynch,
Mr. McKinley has responsibility for 8,200 information technology professionals
and is responsible for driving e-commerce initiatives throughout the company.
Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Mr. McKinley served as Chief Technology and
Information Officer for General Electric Capital Corporation. Mr. McKinley
serves as a director of Proxicom Inc., a leading Internet-focused systems
integration firm. Mr. McKinley also serves on the Executive Client Advisory
Board of AT&T Corporation.

     William Powar has served on our Advisory Board since June 1998. Mr. Powar
is a principal of Venture Architects, a company he founded in January 1997.
Venture Architects is a consulting firm that provides strategic guidance and
business development expertise to companies in the e-commerce industry. Prior
to founding Venture Architects, Mr. Powar served 22 years with Visa USA and
Visa International developing new markets and businesses. From 1994 through
1996, Mr. Powar directed Visa's venture investments and strategic alliances.
Mr. Powar serves as a director of MobiNetix Systems, Inc.

     We expect to change the composition of our Advisory Board from time to
time to match the evolving needs of our partner companies.

Classes of the Board

     Our Board of Directors is divided into three classes that serve staggered
three-year terms as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
       Class   Expiration              Member
       -----   ---------- --------------------------------
     <C>       <C>        <S>
      Class I     2000    Messrs. Brodsky and Forgash

     Class II     2001    Messrs. Keith and Solvik

     Class III    2002    Messrs. Buckley, Fox and Gerrity
</TABLE>

Board Committees

     The compensation committee reviews and makes recommendations to the Board
regarding the compensation to be provided to our Chief Executive Officer and
our directors. In addition, the compensation committee reviews compensation
arrangements for our other executive officers. The compensation committee also
administers our equity compensation plans. The current members of the
compensation committee are Messrs. Gerrity, Keith and Solvik.

     The audit committee reviews and monitors our corporate financial
reporting, external audits, internal control functions and compliance with laws
and regulations that could have a significant effect on our financial condition
or results of operations. In addition, the audit committee has the
responsibility to consider and recommend the appointment of, and to review fee
arrangements with, our independent auditors. The current members of the audit
committee are Messrs. Brodsky and Forgash.

Director Compensation and Other Arrangements

     We do not pay cash compensation to our directors; however they are
reimbursed for the expenses they incur in attending meetings of the board or
board committees. Non-employee directors are eligible to receive options to
purchase common stock awarded under our 1999 Equity Compensation Plan. See
"Employee Benefit Plans--Internet Capital Group, Inc. 1999 Equity Compensation
Plan--Non-Employee Director Option Grants," below.

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      IBM Corporation has designated James Corgel as an observer to our board
of directors. Upon completion of our private placement with AT&T Corp., AT&T
Corp. will be entitled to designate an observer to our board of directors.

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

      Our compensation committee makes all compensation decisions. Messrs.
Gerrity, Keith and Solvik serve as the members of the compensation committee.
Mr. Buckley previously served on the compensation committee. Messrs. Alexander
and Buckley serve on the compensation committee of VerticalNet. None of our
other executive officers, directors or compensation committee members currently
serve, or have in the past served, on the compensation committee of any other
company whose directors or executive officers have served on our compensation
committee.

Executive Compensation

      The following table provides certain summary information concerning the
compensation earned by our chief executive officer and the other executive
officers employed by us during the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998. Since
January 1, 1999, we have employed fifteen additional executive officers--
Messrs. Allgaier, Bunker, Devine, Duckett, Gathman, Greendale, Haskell, Hewlin,
Hwang, Ibarguen, Jadallah, Lotke, Nassau, Nickolas and Ms. Wolf--each of whom
are expected to receive more than $100,000 in compensation in 1999.

                           Summary Compensation Table

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    Long-Term
                                                                   Compensation
                                        Annual Compensation           Awards
                                 --------------------------------- ------------
                                                                      Shares
                                                       Other        Underlying
Name and Principal Position       Salary   Bonus  Compensation (1)   Options
- ---------------------------      -------- ------- ---------------- ------------
<S>                              <C>      <C>     <C>              <C>
Walter W. Buckley, III
President and Chief Executive
 Officer........................ $159,769 $96,000       --          2,600,000

Douglas A. Alexander
Managing Director, East Coast
 Operations.....................  225,000 100,000       --          2,500,000

Kenneth A. Fox
Managing Director, West Coast
 Operations.....................  119,538  75,000       --          2,500,000

Robert A. Pollan
Managing Director, Operations...  133,808  50,000       --          2,500,000
</TABLE>
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(1) The value of certain perquisites and other personal benefits is not
    included in the amounts disclosed because it did not exceed for any officer
    in the table above the lesser of either $50,000 or 10.0% of the total
    annual salary and bonus reported for such officer.

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      The following tables set forth certain information concerning grants to
purchase shares of our common stock of each of the officers named in the
summary compensation table above during the year ended December 31, 1998.

             Option Grants During the Year Ended December 31, 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                             Potential Realizable
                                                                               Value at Assumed
                                                                                Annual Rates of
                           Number of  Percentage of                               Stock Price
                          Securities  Total Options                            Appreciation for
                          Underlying   Granted to   Exercise                    Option Term (3)
                            Options   Employees in  Price per  Expiration   -----------------------
          Name            Granted (1)     1998      Share (2)     Date          5%          10%
          ----            ----------- ------------- --------- ------------- ----------- -----------
<S>                       <C>         <C>           <C>       <C>           <C>         <C>
Walter W. Buckley, III..   2,600,000       22%        $1.00   Dec. 18, 2008 $22,810,756 $37,862,382
Douglas A. Alexander....   2,500,000       21%         1.00   Dec. 18, 2008  21,933,419  36,406,137
Kenneth A. Fox..........   2,500,000       21%         1.00   Dec. 18, 2008  21,933,419  36,406,137
Robert A. Pollan........   2,500,000       21%         1.00   Dec. 18, 2008  21,933,419  36,406,137
</TABLE>
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(1) All options granted to employees are immediately exercisable, are
    nonqualified stock options and generally vest over five years at the rate
    of 20.0% of the shares subject to the option per year. Unvested shares are
    subject to a right of repurchase upon termination of employment. Options
    expire ten years from the date of grant.
(2) We granted options at an exercise price equal to the fair market value of
    our common stock on the date of grant, as determined by our Board of
    Directors.
(3) These amounts represent hypothetical gains that could be achieved for the
    respective options if exercised at the end of the option term. These gains
    are based on assumed rates of stock price appreciation of 5.0% and 10.0%
    compounded annually from the date the respective options were granted to
    their expiration dates, based upon the initial public offering price of
    $6.00 per share. These assumptions are not intended to forecast future
    appreciation of our stock price. The potential realizable value computation
    does not take into account federal or state income tax consequences of
    option exercises or sales of appreciated stock.

      The following table sets forth certain information concerning option
exercises by each of the officers named in the above summary compensation
table.

                    Year-End December 31, 1998 Option Values

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                              Value of Unexercised
                                                    Number of Securities Underlying                in-the-Money
                                                     Unexercised Options at Fiscal              Options at Fiscal
                             Shares                            Year-End                           Year-End (1)
                          Acquired on     Value     ------------------------------------    -------------------------
          Name            Exercise (#) Realized ($) Exercisable (2)       Unexercisable     Exercisable Unexercisable
          ----            ------------ ------------ ------------------    --------------    ----------- -------------
<S>                       <C>          <C>          <C>                   <C>               <C>         <C>
Walter W. Buckley, III..      --           --                   2,600,000               --  $13,000,000      --
Douglas A. Alexander....      --           --                   2,500,000               --   12,500,000      --
Kenneth A. Fox..........      --           --                   2,500,000               --   12,500,000      --
Robert A. Pollan........      --           --                   2,500,000               --   12,500,000      --
</TABLE>
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(1) Based on the initial public offering price of $6.00 per share, less the
    exercise price, multiplied by the number of shares underlying the option,
    adjusted for our two for one stock split.
(2) All the options listed were exercised in May 1999.

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Employee Benefit Plans

Membership Profit Interest Plan

      In 1996, the board of managers of Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. approved
the Membership Profit Interest Plan, which we refer to as our restricted stock
issuances after the Reorganization. Under the terms of the Membership Profit
Interest Plan, certain employees, consultants and advisors who are designated
by Messrs. Buckley and Fox received grants of units of membership interest in
Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. These units of membership interest cannot be
transferred until the rights of the holder in the units vest. Twenty percent of
each of these holder's units of membership interest vest each year over a five
year period beginning on the vesting date established by our board. If any
holder's relationship with us is terminated, his or her units of membership
interest that have not vested are forfeited to us.

      Following the Reorganization, all outstanding grants became grants under
our new Membership Profit Interest Plan. As of December 31, 1998 a total of
13,567,250 shares of common stock have been issued under the Membership Profit
Interest Plan, all of which were outstanding, leaving no shares available for
grant at a later date. Our board of directors has the power, subject to the
limitations contained in the Membership Profit Interest Plan, to prescribe the
terms and conditions of any award granted under the Membership Profit Interest
Plan, including the total number of shares awarded to each grantee and any
applicable vesting schedule.

Internet Capital Group, Inc. 1999 Equity Compensation Plan

      Our 1998 Equity Compensation Plan and our Managers' Option Plan were
approved by the board of managers of Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. on October
13, 1998. The 1998 Equity Compensation Plan and Managers' Option Plan provided
for the grant of non-qualified options for membership interests in Internet
Capital Group, L.L.C., restricted stock, stock appreciation rights ("SARs"),
and performance awards. After the Reorganization, we converted the 1998 Equity
Compensation Plan and the Managers' Option Plan into our 1999 Equity
Compensation Plan. Our 1999 Equity Compensation Plan provides that options and
any other grants outstanding under the 1998 Equity Compensation Plan and
Managers' Option Plan will be considered options issued under the 1999 Equity
Compensation Plan.

      We have adopted the Internet Capital Group, Inc. 1999 Equity Compensation
Plan, as amended and restated, effective as of February 2, 1999. The terms and
provisions of the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan are summarized below. This
summary, however, does not purport to be a complete description of the Equity
Compensation and is qualified in its entirety by the terms of the 1999 Equity
Compensation Plan.

      Purpose. The purpose of the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan is to provide:

     .  designated employees of Internet Capital Group and its
        subsidiaries;

     .  certain advisors who perform services for Internet Capital Group
        or its subsidiaries; and

     .  non-employee members of our board of directors,

with the opportunity to receive grants of incentive stock options, non-
qualified options, share appreciation rights, restricted shares, performance
shares, dividend equivalent rights and cash awards. We believe that the 1999
Equity Compensation Plan will encourage the participants to contribute
materially to our growth and will align the economic interests of the
participants with those of our shareholders.

      General. Subject to adjustment as described below, the plan authorizes
awards to participants of up to 42,000,000 shares of our common stock. No more
than 6,000,000 shares in the aggregate may be granted to any individual in any
calendar year. Such shares may be authorized but unissued shares of our common
stock or may be shares that we have reacquired, including shares we purchase on
the open market. If any options or

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stock appreciation rights granted under the plan expire or are terminated for
any reason without being exercised, or restricted shares or performance shares
are forfeited, the shares of common stock underlying that award will again be
available for grant under the plan.

      Administration of the Plan. A committee appointed by our board of
directors administers the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan. The committee has the
sole authority to designate participants, grant awards and determine the terms
of all grants, subject to the terms of the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan. As a
result of our becoming a publicly-traded company, the compensation committee of
the board of directors became responsible for administering and interpreting
the plan. Prior to that time, the board of directors had fulfilled those roles.
The compensation committee consists of two or more persons appointed by the
Board of Directors from among its members, each of whom is a "non-employee
director" as defined by Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
and an "outside director" as defined by Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue
Code and related Treasury regulations. The committee has the full authority to
interpret the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan and to make rules, regulations,
agreements and instruments for implementing the plan. The committee's
determinations made under the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan are to be
conclusive and binding on all persons having any interest in the plan or any
awards granted under the plan.

      Eligibility. Grants may be made to any employee of Internet Capital
Group, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries and to any non-employee member of the
Board of Directors. Key advisors who perform services for us or any of our
subsidiaries are eligible if they render bona fide services, not as part of the
offer or sale of securities in a capital-raising transaction. As of November
30, 1999, 5,114,000 options were outstanding under the plan.

      Options. Incentive stock options may be granted only to employees. The
maximum number of shares that may be subject to incentive stock options over
the life of the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan is 6,000,000. Non-qualified stock
options may be granted to employees, key advisors and non-employee directors.
The exercise price of common stock underlying an option shall be determined by
the compensation committee at the time the option is granted, and may be equal
to, greater than, or less than the fair market value of such stock on the date
the option is granted; provided that the exercise price of an incentive stock
option shall be equal to or greater than the fair market value of a share of
common stock on the date such incentive stock option is granted, and the
exercise price of an incentive stock option granted to an employee who owns
more than 10% of the common stock may not be less than 110% of such fair market
value.

      Unless the applicable option agreement provides otherwise, a participant
can exercise an option award at any time, before or after the option has fully
vested, by paying the applicable exercise price in cash, or, with the approval
of the compensation committee, by delivering shares of common stock owned by
the grantee and having a fair market value on the date of exercise equal to the
exercise price of the grants, or by such other method as the compensation
committee shall approve, including payment through a broker in accordance with
procedures permitted by Regulation T of the Federal Reserve Board. In addition,
the plan provides that we may make loans to participants or guarantee loans
made by third parties to the participant for the purpose of assisting
participants to exercise their options. The compensation committee has the
authority to set the terms and conditions that will apply to any loan or
guarantee.

      Options vest according to the terms and conditions determined by the
compensation committee and specified in the grant instrument. In general, the
options that have already been granted under the plan are subject to a five
year vesting schedule with twenty percent of each grant vesting on each
anniversary of the grant date. The compensation committee will determine the
term of each option up to a maximum of ten years from the date of grant except
that the term of an incentive stock option granted to an employee who owns more
than 10% of the common stock may not exceed five years from the date of grant.
The compensation committee may accelerate the exercisability of any or all
outstanding options at any time for any reason.

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      Non-Employee Director Option Grants. The 1999 Equity Compensation Plan
provides that each of our non-employee directors, other than:

     .  non-employee directors who at any time during their membership on
        our board of directors are employees of Safeguard Scientifics,
        Inc. or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates;

     .  non-employee directors who at any time during their membership on
        our board of directors are employees of TL Ventures, Inc. or any
        of its subsidiaries or affiliates; or

     .  non-employee directors who are granted options under the general
        option provisions of the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan are each
        entitled to receive an option to purchase 94,000 shares of our
        common stock, vesting in equal installments over four years, upon
        their initial election to our board of directors, and a service
        grant to purchase 40,000 shares every two years, vesting in equal
        installments over two years. The plan also allows our board of
        directors to grant an option to any of the eligible non-employee
        directors who were members of the board of directors immediately
        following the execution of the Reorganization to compensate any of
        those non-employee directors for the cancellation of outstanding
        options held immediately prior to the Reorganization. No non-
        employee director may be granted more than 214,000 shares of our
        common stock under the automatic and conversion grants described
        above. Such automatic and conversion grants will otherwise be
        generally subject to the terms provided for options under the 1999
        Equity Compensation Plan.

      Restricted Stock. The compensation committee shall determine the number
of restricted shares granted to a participant, subject to the maximum plan
limit described above. Grants of restricted shares will be conditioned on such
performance requirements, vesting provisions, transfer restrictions or other
restrictions and conditions as the compensation committee may determine in its
sole discretion. The restrictions shall remain in force during a restriction
period set by the compensation committee. If the grantee is no longer employed
by us during the restriction period or if any other conditions are not met, the
restricted shares grant will terminate as to all shares covered by the grant
for which the restrictions are still applicable, and those shares must be
immediately returned to us.

      Stock Appreciation Rights. The compensation committee may grant stock
appreciation rights (SARs) to any participant, subject to the maximum plan
limit described above. At any time, the compensation committee may grant an SAR
award, either separately or in connection with any option; provided, that if an
SAR is granted in connection with an incentive stock option, it must be granted
at the same time that the underlying option is granted. The compensation
committee will determine the base amount of the SAR at the time that it is
granted and will establish any applicable vesting provisions, transfer
restrictions or other restrictions as it may determine is appropriate in its
sole discretion. When a participant exercises an SAR, he or she will receive
the amount by which the value of the stock has appreciated since the SAR was
granted, which may be payable to the participant in cash, shares, or a
combination of cash and shares, as determined by the compensation committee.

      Performance Share Awards. The compensation committee may grant
performance share awards to any employee or key advisor. A performance share
award represents the right to receive an amount based on the value of our
stock, but may be payable only if certain performance goals that are
established by the compensation committee are met. If the compensation
committee determines that the applicable performance goals have been met, a
performance share award will be payable to the participant in cash, shares or a
combination of cash and shares, as determined by the compensation committee.

      Dividend Equivalent Rights. The compensation committee may grant dividend
equivalent rights to any participant. A dividend equivalent right is a right to
receive payments in amounts equal to dividends declared on shares of our common
stock with respect to the number of shares and payable on such dates as
determined by the compensation committee. The compensation committee shall
determine all other terms applicable to dividend equivalent rights.

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      Cash Awards. The compensation committee may grant cash awards to
employees under the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan. Such awards shall be in such
amounts and subject to such performance goals and other terms and conditions as
the compensation committee determines.

      Amendment and Termination of the Plan. The compensation committee may
amend or terminate the plan at any time. The plan will terminate on the tenth
anniversary of its effective date, unless the compensation committee terminates
it earlier or extends it with the approval of the shareholders.

      Adjustment Provisions. In the event that certain reorganizations of
Internet Capital Group or similar transactions or events occur, the maximum
number of shares of stock available for grant, the maximum number of shares
that any participant in the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan may be granted, the
number of shares covered by outstanding grants, the kind of shares issued under
the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan and the price per share or the applicable
market value of such grants shall be adjusted by the committee to reflect
changes to our common stock as a result of such occurrence to prevent the
dilution or enlargement of rights of any individual under the 1999 Equity
Compensation Plan.

      Change of Control and Reorganization. Upon a Change of Control, as
defined in the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan, the compensation committee may:

     .  determine that the outstanding grants, whether in the form of
        options and stock appreciation rights, shall immediately vest and
        become exercisable;

     .  determine that the restrictions and conditions on all outstanding
        restricted stock or performance share awards shall immediately
        lapse;

     .  require that grantees surrender their outstanding options and
        stock appreciation rights in exchange for payment by us, in cash
        or common stock, in an amount equal to the amount by which the
        then fair market value of the shares of common stock subject to
        the grantee's unexercised options or stock appreciation rights
        exceeds the exercise price of those options; and/or

     .  after giving grantees an opportunity to exercise their outstanding
        options and stock appreciation rights, terminate any or all
        unexercised options and stock appreciation rights.

      Upon a Reorganization, as defined in the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan,
where we are not the surviving entity or where we survive only as a subsidiary
of another entity, unless the compensation committee determines otherwise, all
outstanding option or SAR grants shall be assumed by or replaced with
comparable options or rights by the surviving corporation. In addition, the
compensation committee may:

     .  require that grantees surrender their outstanding options in
        exchange for payment by us, in cash or common stock, at an amount
        equal to the amount by which the then fair market value of the
        shares of common stock subject to the grantee's unexercised
        options exceeds the exercise price of those options; and/or

     .  after accelerating all vesting and giving grantees an opportunity
        to exercise their outstanding options or SARs, terminate any or
        all unexercised options and SARs.

      Federal Tax Consequences of Stock Options. In general, neither the grant
nor the exercise of an incentive stock option will result in taxable income to
an option holder or a deduction to Internet Capital Group. To receive special
tax treatment as an incentive stock option under the Internal Revenue Code as
to shares acquired upon exercise of an incentive stock option, an option holder
must neither dispose of such shares within two years after the incentive stock
option is granted nor within one year after the exercise of the option. In
addition, the option holder must be an employee of Internet Capital Group or
one of its subsidiaries at all times between the date of grant and the date
three months, or one year in the case of disability, before the exercise of the
option. Special rules apply in the case of the death of the option holder.
Incentive stock option

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treatment under the Internal Revenue Code generally allows the sale of our
common stock received upon the exercise of an incentive stock option to result
in any gain being treated as a capital gain to the option holder, but we will
not be entitled to a tax deduction. However, the exercise of an incentive stock
option, if the holding period rules described above are satisfied, will give
rise to income includable by the option holder in his or her alternative
minimum tax in an amount equal to the excess of the fair market value of the
stock acquired on the date of the exercise of the option over the exercise
price.

      If the holding rules described above are not satisfied, gain recognized
on the disposition of the shares acquired upon the exercise of an incentive
stock option will be characterized as ordinary income. Such gain will be equal
to the difference between the exercise price and the fair market value of the
shares at the time of exercise. Special rules may apply to disqualifying
dispositions where the amount realized is less than the value at exercise. We
will generally be entitled to a deduction equal to the amount of such gain
included by an option holder as ordinary income. Any excess of the amount
realized upon such disposition over the fair market value at exercise will
generally be long-term or short-term capital gain depending on the holding
period involved. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the exercise
of the option is permitted other than by cash payment of the exercise price,
various special tax rules may apply.

      No income will be recognized by an option holder at the time a non-
qualified stock option is granted. Generally, ordinary income will, however, be
recognized by an option holder at the time a vested non-qualified stock option
is exercised in an amount equal to the excess of the fair market value of the
underlying common stock on the exercise date over the exercise price. We will
generally be entitled to a deduction for federal income tax purposes in the
same amount as the amount included in ordinary income by the option holder with
respect to his or her non-qualified stock option. Gain or loss on a subsequent
sale or other disposition of the shares acquired upon the exercise of a vested
non-qualified stock option will be measured by the difference between the
amount realized on the disposition and the tax basis of such shares, and will
generally be long-term capital gain depending on the holding period involved.
The tax basis of the shares acquired upon the exercise of any non-qualified
stock option will be equal to the sum of the exercise price of such non-
qualified stock option and the amount included in income with respect to such
option. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that exercise of the option
is permitted other than by cash payment of the exercise price, various special
tax rules apply.

      Unless the holder of an unvested non-qualified stock option makes an
83(b) election as described below, there generally will be no tax consequences
as a result of the exercise of an unvested option until the stock received upon
such exercise is no longer subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture or is
transferable. Generally, when the shares have vested, the holder will recognize
ordinary income, and we will be entitled to a deduction, equal to the
difference between the fair market value of the stock at such time and the
exercise price paid by the holder for the stock. Subsequently realized changes
in the value of the stock generally would be treated as long-term or short-term
capital gain or loss, depending on the length of time the shares were held
prior to disposition of such shares. In general terms, if a holder were to make
an 83(b) election under Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code upon the
exercise of the unvested option, the holder would recognize ordinary income on
the date of the exercise of such option, and we would be entitled to a
deduction, equal to:

     .  the fair market value of the stock received pursuant to such
        exercise as though the stock were not subject to a substantial
        risk of forfeiture or transferable, minus

     .  the exercise price paid for the stock.

      If an 83(b) election were made, there would generally be no tax
consequences to the holder upon the vesting of the stock, and all subsequent
appreciation in the stock would generally be eligible for capital gains
treatment.

      Additional special tax rules may apply to those option holders who are
subject to the rules set forth in Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934. The foregoing tax discussion is a general description of certain expected
federal income tax results under current law, and all affected individuals
should consult their own advisors if they wish any further details or have
special questions.

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      Section 162(m). Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code may preclude
us from claiming a federal income tax deduction if we pay total remuneration in
excess of $1 million to the chief executive officer or to any of the other four
most highly compensated officers in any one year. Total remuneration would
generally include amounts received upon the exercise of stock options granted
under the plan and the value of shares received when restricted shares become
transferable or such other time when income is recognized. An exception does
exist, however, for performance-based compensation which includes amounts
received upon the exercise of stock options pursuant to a plan approved by
shareholders that meets certain requirements. The 1999 Equity Compensation Plan
is intended to make grants of stock options and stock appreciation rights that
meet the requirements of performance-based compensation. Other awards have been
structured with the intent that such awards may qualify as such performance
based compensation if so determined by the compensation committee.

Internet Capital Group, Inc. Equity Compensation Loan Program

      In accordance with the 1998 Equity Compensation Plan, the 1999 Equity
Compensation Plan and the applicable employee option agreements, and in
consideration of certain restrictive covenants regarding the use of
confidential information and non-competition, we have offered to loan some
employees who have been awarded non-qualified stock options under the 1999
Equity Compensation Plan an amount necessary to pay the exercise price of their
outstanding options and an amount to pay some portion of the income tax that
these employees will owe upon the exercise of such options. These loans will
generally be available to those eligible employees who elect to exercise their
options on or prior to a date to be determined by us. The loans will be full
recourse, will bear interest at the Applicable Federal Rate, and will be for
five-year terms. In addition, each eligible employee will pledge the number of
shares acquired pursuant to the exercise of the applicable option as collateral
for the loan. If an eligible employee sells any shares acquired pursuant to the
option exercise, such eligible employee is obligated under the terms of the
loan to use the proceeds of such sale to repay that percentage of the original
balance of the loan which is equal to the percentage determined by dividing the
number of shares sold by the number of shares acquired pursuant to the exercise
of the applicable option. If the eligible employee's employment by us is
terminated for any reason, such eligible employee must repay the full
outstanding loan balance to us within 90 days of such termination. Also, if we
determine that a grantee breaches any of the terms of the restrictive
covenants, such eligible employee must immediately repay any outstanding loan
balance to us.

Internet Capital Group, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan

      Our long-term incentive plan supports our growth strategy since the plan
permits participants to share directly in the growth of our partner companies.
Each year, we will allocate up to 12% of each acquisition made during the year
for the benefit of the participants in the long-term incentive plan. The plan
permits the compensation committee to award grants in the form of interests in
limited partnerships established by us to hold the interests acquired by us in
a given year. Grants may be made to any of our employees. We intend primarily
to grant limited partnership interests to plan participants to more closely
align the participants' interests with our interests. All grants are subject to
the attainment of specified threshold levels, but the compensation committee
can accelerate payout.

Internet Capital Group, Inc. 401(k) Plan

      We sponsor the Internet Capital Group, Inc. 401(k) Plan, a defined
contribution plan that is intended to qualify under Section 401(k) of the Code.
All employees who are at least 21 years old and have been employed by us for
one month are eligible to participate in our 401(k) Plan. An eligible employee
of the Company may begin to participate in our 401(k) Plan on the first day of
the plan quarter after satisfying our 401(k) Plan's eligibility requirements. A
participating employee may make pre-tax contributions of a percentage (not less
than 1.0% and not more than 15.0%) of his or her eligible compensation, subject
to the limitations under the federal tax laws. Employee contributions and the
investment earnings thereon are fully vested at all times. We may make
discretionary contributions to the 401(k) Plan but we have never done so.

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                              CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS

      Walter W. Buckley, III and Kenneth A. Fox, two of our executive officers,
and Safeguard Scientifics, Inc., one of our principal stockholders, were all
involved in our founding and organization and may be considered our promoters.
Under our Membership Profit Interest Plan, we issued 5,136,000 shares of common
stock to Mr. Buckley in March 1996 and 2,573,100 shares of common stock to Mr.
Fox in September 1996. In December 1998, each of Mr. Buckley and Mr. Fox
received an incentive stock option grant under our 1998 Equity Compensation
Plan to purchase 2,600,000 and 2,500,000 shares of common stock, respectively.
In May 1999, each of Mr. Buckley and Mr. Fox received an incentive stock option
grant under our 1999 Equity Compensation Plan to purchase 2,000,000 and
1,800,000 shares of common stock, respectively. In addition, Safeguard
Scientifics, Inc., through its affiliates Safeguard Scientifics (Delaware),
Inc. and Safeguard 98 Capital L.P., and Mr. Buckley and Mr. Fox, have purchased
common stock from us. The following table sets forth the number of shares of
our common stock purchased by Mr. Buckley, Mr. Fox and Safeguard Scientifics,
Inc. through Safeguard Scientifics (Delaware), Inc. and Safeguard 98 Capital
L.P., the date of each purchase and the amounts received by us from each of
these purchasers of our common stock.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               Amount Received
                                Shares of Common    Date of      by Internet
             Name               Stock Purchased    Purchase     Capital Group
             ----               ---------------- ------------- ---------------
<S>                             <C>              <C>           <C>
Walter W. Buckley, III.........       500,000    April 1996      $  250,000
                                      500,000    November 1996      250,000
                                      500,000    April 1997         250,000
                                      500,000    November 1997      250,000
Kenneth A. Fox.................       500,000    May 1996        $  250,000
                                      500,000    November 1996      250,000
                                      500,000    June 1997          250,000
                                      500,000    December 1997      250,000
Safeguard Scientifics
 (Delaware), Inc...............    12,278,148    May 1996        $6,139,074
                                      721,852    November 1996      360,926
                                    6,500,000    April 1997       3,250,000
                                    6,500,000    November 1997    3,250,000
Safeguard 98 Capital L.P.......     8,125,000    June 1998       $8,125,000
                                    8,125,000    February 1999    8,125,000
</TABLE>

      During 1998 and 1999, we leased our corporate offices in Wayne,
Pennsylvania from Safeguard Scientifics. From January 31, 1998 to September 30,
1999, our monthly lease payments to Safeguard Scientifics totaled approximately
$70,200. Prior to this offering, Safeguard Scientifics, beneficially owned
about 14.3% of our common stock. We believe that our lease in Wayne with
Safeguard Scientifics is on terms no less favorable to us than those that would
be available to us in an arm's-length transaction with a third party.

      In the first half of 2000, we intend to lease new corporate office space
in Wayne, Pennsylvania from Safeguard Scientifics. We expect that our new lease
with Safeguard Scientifics will be on terms no less favorable to us than those
terms that would be available to us in an arm's-length transaction with a third
party.

      During 1998 and 1999, we paid Safeguard Scientifics for telephone and
accounting services, health and general insurance coverage, and other services.
From January 31, 1998 to September 30, 1999, our payments to Safeguard
Scientifics totaled approximately $269,000 for these services. We believe that
the services provided to us are on terms no less favorable to us than those
that would be available to us in an arm's-length transaction with a third
party.


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      Each of Comcast ICG, Inc., CPQ Holdings, Inc., General Electric Capital
Corporation, IBM Corporation, Internet Assets, Inc., Safeguard Scientifics,
Technology Leaders II L.P. and Technology Leaders II Offshore C.V. has the
right to demand on no more than two occasions that we register the shares of
our common stock held by them at the time of our initial public offering and
all shares of our common stock held by them after exercise of any warrants
issued to these shareholders at the time of our initial public offering.
Immediately after our initial public offering, these shareholders, together,
were holders of 102,921,620 shares of our common stock, excluding shares
purchased in the initial public offering, and warrants to purchase 586,433
shares of our common stock.

      In January 1998, we loaned Douglas A. Alexander, one of our Managing
Directors, $117,669. Mr. Alexander used the proceeds from the loan to purchase
a portion of our interest in VerticalNet at our cost. Mr. Alexander agreed to
pay the principal amount of the loan with interest at an annual rate equal to
the prime rate plus 1% within 30 days of the date we request payment. On
January 5, 1999, Mr. Alexander paid us $128,820, representing the outstanding
principal amount of the loan plus accrued interest.

      In January 1997, we granted Christopher H. Greendale, one of our Managing
Directors, a ten year option to purchase shares of Series A Preferred Stock
convertible into 58,500 shares of common stock of Benchmarking Partners, Inc.,
which we currently own. The option is exercisable at a purchase price of $2.85
per share and vests in four annual installments of 14,625 shares beginning one
year after the date of grant. Vesting is contingent upon Mr. Greendale's
continued service to us. In August 1999, we loaned Mr. Greendale $600,000. Mr.
Greendale used these funds to purchase shares of our common stock in connection
with our initial public offering. Mr. Greendale agreed to pay the principal
amount of the loan with interest at an annual rate equal to 4.98% on August 10,
2000. The loan was secured by 200,000 shares of our common stock. On November
30, 1999, Mr. Greendale paid us $608,677, representing the outstanding
principal amount of the loan plus accrued interest.

      In October 1998, we sold our 100,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock
of Who?Vision Systems, Inc. for $300,000 to Comcast.

      In January 1999, we sold our convertible notes of VerticalNet for
$2,083,221 to Comcast Corporation. At the time of this sale to Comcast, the
outstanding principal amount of these convertible notes was $2,083,221.

      In March 1999, we sold our convertible notes of PrivaSeek for $571,659 to
Comcast and the assumption by Comcast of one of our notes payable in the
outstanding principal amount of $428,341. At the time of this sale to Comcast,
the outstanding principal amount of these convertible notes was $1 million.

      In April 1999, in connection with our obtaining a bank credit facility,
Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. delivered a letter to the agent for the banks
stating that it intends to take any action that may in the future be necessary
to promptly cure certain defaults that could occur under our bank credit
facility.

      In May 1999, we issued $90 million principal amount of three-year
convertible notes to our largest shareholders, directors, executive officers,
certain members of the immediate families of our executive officers and others
in a round of financing led by Comcast ICG. Based on our initial public
offering price of $6.00 per share, the notes have automatically converted into
14,999,732 shares of our common stock, and all accrued interest has been
waived. We issued warrants to the holders of these notes to purchase shares of
our common stock. As of November 30, 1999, these warrant holders are entitled
to purchase 2,576,493 shares of our common stock. The warrants expire in May
2002.

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      The following table sets forth the names of the holders of certain
convertible notes and warrants, their relationship to us and the amounts of
each of their convertible notes. All convertible notes converted into common
stock at a rate of $6.00 per share in connection with our initial public
offering on August 5, 1999.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     Relationship to              Amount of
  Name of Holder                  Internet Capital Group       Convertible Note
- --------------------------- ---------------------------------- ----------------
<S>                         <C>                                <C>
Ann B. Alexander........... family member of executive officer    $    63,000
Bradley Alexander.......... family member of executive officer        155,000
Douglas E. Alexander....... family member of executive officer        160,000
Susan R. Buckley........... family member of executive officer         55,000
Walter W. Buckley, Jr. .... family member of executive officer        200,000
Walter W. Buckley, III..... executive officer and director            600,000
Comcast ICG, Inc. ......... principal shareholder                  15,000,000
E. Michael Forgash......... director                                  100,000
Kenneth A. Fox............. executive officer and director          1,000,000
David D. Gathman........... executive officer                          25,000
Thomas P. Gerrity.......... director                                   77,000
Internet Assets, Inc. ..... principal shareholder                   1,525,000
Robert E. Keith, Jr. ...... director                                   46,000
Henry N. Nassau............ executive officer                          36,000
Robert A. Pollan........... executive officer                          31,000
Peter A. Solvik............ director                                1,068,000

      In May 1999, some of our officers and directors exercised options to
purchase our common stock. Instead of paying us in cash, the officers and
directors delivered promissory notes to us in the aggregate amount of
$21,765,000. The promissory notes bear interest at the rate of 5.22%, mature on
or about May 5, 2004 and are secured by 17,820,000 shares of our common stock.
The following table sets forth the names of the makers of the promissory notes,
their relationship to us and the amounts owed to us by each of these makers.

<CAPTION>
                                     Relationship to              Amount of
   Name of Maker                  Internet Capital Group       Promissory Note
- --------------------------- ---------------------------------- ----------------
<S>                         <C>                                <C>
Walter W. Buckley, III..... executive officer and director        $ 2,600,000
Douglas A. Alexander....... executive officer                       2,500,000
Richard G. Bunker.......... executive officer                       1,350,000
Kenneth A. Fox............. executive officer and director          2,500,000
David D. Gathman........... executive officer                       1,300,000
Christopher H. Greendale... executive officer                         300,000
Victor S. Hwang............ executive officer                       4,005,000
Henry N. Nassau............ executive officer                       3,660,000
John N. Nickolas........... executive officer                         800,000
Robert A. Pollan........... executive officer                       2,650,000
Thomas P. Gerrity.......... director                                  400,000

      In June 1999, some of our executive officers exercised options to
purchase our common stock. Instead of paying us cash, the officers and
directors delivered promissory notes to us in the aggregate amount of
$14,783,223. The promissory notes bear interest at the rate of 5.37%, mature on
or about June 4, 2004 and are secured by 4,495,500 shares of our common stock.
The following table sets forth the names of the makers of the promissory notes,
their relationship to us and the amounts owed to us by each of these makers.

<CAPTION>
                                     Relationship to              Amount of
       Name of Maker              Internet Capital Group       Promissory Note
- --------------------------- ---------------------------------- ----------------
<S>                         <C>                                <C>
Gregory W. Haskell......... executive officer                     $ 6,311,000
Richard S. Devine.......... executive officer                       7,114,223
Richard G. Bunker.......... executive officer                       1,358,000
</TABLE>

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      In July 1999, some of our officers and directors exercised options to
purchase our common stock. Instead of paying us cash, the officers and
directors delivered promissory notes to us in the aggregate amount of
$39,304,000. The promissory notes bear interest at the rate of 5.82%, mature on
or about July 7, 2004 and are secured by 10,950,000 shares of our common stock.
The following table sets forth the names of the makers of the promissory notes,
their relationship to us and the amounts owed to us by each of these makers.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       Relationship to            Amount of
         Name of Maker              Internet Capital Group     Promissory Note
- ------------------------------- ------------------------------ ---------------
<S>                             <C>                            <C>
Douglas A. Alexander........... executive officer                $ 3,395,000
Walter W. Buckley, III......... executive officer and director     6,790,000
Kenneth A. Fox................. executive officer and director     6,111,000
Robert A. Pollan............... executive officer                  3,395,000
Todd G. Hewlin................. executive officer                  2,430,000
Mark J. Lotke.................. executive officer                  7,058,000
Sam Jadallah................... executive officer                 10,125,000

      In May 1999, some of our officers and directors incurred tax liabilities
as a result of exercising their options to purchase our common stock. These
directors and officers borrowed money from us to pay these tax liabilities. The
loans are evidenced by promissory notes delivered by these officers and
directors to us in the aggregate principal amount of $7,463,307. The promissory
notes bear interest at a rate of 5.22% and mature on May 5, 2004. The following
table sets forth the names of the makers of the promissory notes, their
relationship to us and the amounts owed to us by each of these makers.

<CAPTION>
                                       Relationship to            Amount of
         Name of Maker              Internet Capital Group     Promissory Note
- ------------------------------- ------------------------------ ---------------
<S>                             <C>                            <C>
Walter W. Buckley, III......... executive officer and director   $ 1,207,440
Douglas A. Alexander........... executive officer                  1,161,000
Richard G. Bunker.............. executive officer                    272,835
Kenneth A. Fox................. executive officer and director     1,395,000
David D. Gathman............... executive officer                    603,720
Christopher H. Greendale....... executive officer                     66,552
Victor S. Hwang................ executive officer                    973,092
John N. Nickolas............... executive officer                    371,520
Robert A. Pollan............... executive officer                  1,478,700

      In January 1999, while a limited liability company, we paid a
distribution to some of our officers, directors and principal stockholders who
were members of Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. The following table sets forth
the names of the recipients of the distribution, their relationships to us and
the amount paid by us to the recipient.

<CAPTION>
                                       Relationship to           Amount Paid
       Name of Recipient            Internet Capital Group      to Recipient
- ------------------------------- ------------------------------ ---------------
<S>                             <C>                            <C>
Walter W. Buckley, III......... executive officer and director   $   685,092
Douglas A. Alexander........... executive officer                    249,702
Kenneth A. Fox................. executive officer and director       514,597
Thomas P. Gerrity.............. director                               6,100
Christopher H. Greendale ...... executive officer                     37,304
Henry N. Nassau................ executive officer                        305
Robert A. Pollan............... executive officer                      2,440
Peter A. Solvik................ director                              29,216
Comcast ICG, Inc............... principal shareholder              1,401,198
Internet Assets, Inc........... principal shareholder                122,007
Safeguard Scientifics
 (Delaware), Inc............... principal shareholder              2,602,424
Safeguard Capital 98 LP........ principal shareholder                198,262
</TABLE>

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      On November 16, 1999 we acquired an interest in eMerge Interactive, Inc.
pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement among us, eMerge Interactive and J
Technologies, LLC, a South Dakota limited liability company.

      Pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, we acquired from eMerge
Interactive 4,555,556 shares of eMerge Interactive series D preferred stock and
a warrant to purchase 911,111 shares of eMerge Interactive class B common
stock. Pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, we also purchased
1,000,000 shares of eMerge Interactive class A common stock from
J Technologies. The aggregate purchase price for the stock and the warrant was
$50,000,000, composed of $27,000,000 in cash and a promissory note for
$23,000,000. The cash portion of the purchase price was funded from our
existing cash. The promissory note is non interest-bearing and is due and
payable one year after issuance; provided, however, that in the event that
eMerge Interactive does not consummate a public offering of its common stock by
March 15, 2000, eMerge Interactive can require us to prepay up to $5,000,000 in
principal on or after March 25, 2000.

      Each share of eMerge Interactive series D preferred stock will convert
into one share of eMerge Interactive class B common stock upon our election,
completion of an initial public offering of eMerge Interactive's common stock
or a specified vote of the holders of all eMerge Interactive's preferred stock.
Each of our shares of eMerge Interactive class B common stock will convert into
one share of class A common stock upon transfer to a person that is not
affiliated with us. Each share of eMerge Interactive series D preferred stock
and each share of eMerge Interactive class B common stock is entitled to two
and one half votes. Each share of eMerge Interactive class A common stock is
entitled to one vote. We currently have beneficial ownership (assuming
conversion of each share of eMerge Interactive preferred stock) of 30.7% of the
eMerge Interactive common stock and have 45.9% of the voting power with respect
to eMerge Interactive. We may exercise the warrant during the three-year period
beginning upon the first to occur of an initial public offering of eMerge
Interactive's common stock, the closing of new equity financing from private
investors of at least $20,000,000 and the one-year anniversary of the issuance
of the warrant. The exercise price will equal the purchase price per share to
investors in the first to occur of the initial public offering or private
equity financing described in the preceding sentence or, if the one-year
anniversary of the issuance of the warrant occur first, $9.00 per share.

      We have entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with Safeguard Scientifics
pursuant to which we and Safeguard Scientifics have agreed, among other things,
to vote our respective shares of eMerge Interactive to elect two designees of
ours and two designees of Safeguard Scientifics to the board of directors of
eMerge Interactive and to attempt to agree on mutually beneficial courses of
action. Additionally, the Joint Venture Agreement provides for rights of first
refusal with respect to certain sales securities of eMerge Interactive.

      In connection with the Securities Purchase Agreement, we also entered
into a Stockholder Agreement with eMerge Interactive and certain stockholders
of eMerge Interactive, including Safeguard Scientifics and certain of its
affiliates. The Stockholder Agreement provides for, among other things,
restrictions on the transferability of securities and co-sale, drag-along and
preemptive rights. The Stockholders Agreement terminates upon an initial public
offering of eMerge Interactive's common stock. We and eMerge Interactive are
also parties to a Registration Rights Agreement in which eMerge Interactive
granted us certain demand and piggyback registration rights.

      Douglas A. Alexander, one of our Managing Directors, and E. Michael
Forgash, one of our directors, are members of the Board of Directors of eMerge
Interactive.

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                             PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS

      The following table sets forth certain information regarding beneficial
ownership of our common stock as of November 30, 1999, and as adjusted to
reflect the sale of shares offered in the concurrent offering, by:

     .  each person (or group of affiliated persons) who is known by us to
        own more than five percent of the outstanding shares of our common
        stock;

     .  each of our directors and our executive officers named in the
        summary compensation table; and

     .  all of our executive officers and directors as a group.

      Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the
Securities and Exchange Commission and generally includes voting or investment
power with respect to securities. Unless otherwise noted, we believe that all
persons named in the table have sole voting and sole investment power with
respect to all shares beneficially owned by them. All figures include shares of
our common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants to purchase an additional
2,976,493 shares at a weighted average exercise price of $5.87 per share and
shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of other options or warrants
exercisable within 60 days of November 30, 1999. These options and warrants are
deemed to be outstanding and to be beneficially owned by the person holding
them for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of that person but
are not treated as outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage
ownership of any other person.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                Percent of
                                                   Number of Shares         Shares Outstanding
                                   Options and    Beneficially Owned   -----------------------------
                                     Warrants    Including Options and     Before         After
5% Beneficial Owners, Directors,   Exercisable   Warrants Exercisable  the Concurrent the Concurrent
Named Officers                    Within 60 Days    Within 60 Days        Offering       Offering
- --------------------------------  -------------- --------------------- -------------- --------------
<S>                               <C>            <C>                   <C>            <C>
Comcast ICG, Inc. (1)...             634,000          24,333,998             9.6%           9.3%
 c/o Comcast Corporation
 1500 Market Street
 Philadelphia,
  Pennsylvania 19102

Safeguard Scientifics,
 Inc. (2)...............                 --           36,289,456            14.3           13.9
 435 Devon Park Drive
 Wayne, Pennsylvania
  19087

Douglas A. Alexander
 (3)....................                 --            6,132,748             2.4            2.4
Julian A. Brodsky (4)...                 --               17,000               *              *
Walter W. Buckley, III
 (5)....................              21,833          11,967,999             4.7            4.6
E. Michael Forgash (6)..               3,333             161,569               *              *
Kenneth A. Fox (7)......              33,333          11,093,099             4.4            4.3
Dr. Thomas P. Gerrity
 (8)....................               2,566             916,398               *              *
Robert E. Keith,
 Jr.(9).................               1,533             310,441               *              *
Robert A. Pollan (10)...               1,033           3,862,199             1.5            1.5
Peter A. Solvik (11)....              35,600           1,056,670               *              *
All executive officers
 and directors as a
 group (9 persons) (3)
 (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
 (11)...................             300,233          28,600,377            11.3           11.0
</TABLE>
- --------
  *  Less than 1%
 (1)  Includes 416,666 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase 83,333
      shares of common stock held by Comcast Interactive Investments, Inc. as
      to which Comcast ICG, Inc. disclaims beneficial ownership.
 (2)  Private equity funds affiliated with Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. own an
      additional 8,266,666 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase
      45,333 shares of common stock.

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 (3)  Includes shares of restricted common stock which have not vested pursuant
      to the Membership Profit Interest Plan and the 1999 Equity Compensation
      Plan. See "Management--Employee Benefit Plans" for a description of the
      Membership Profit Interest Plan and the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan.
      Also includes 500,000 shares of common stock held by the Douglas A.
      Alexander Qualified Grantor Annuity Trust and 4,000 shares of common
      stock held by each of two trusts for the benefit of certain of Mr.
      Alexander's relatives.
 (4)  Includes 3,500 shares of common stock held by the Julian A. and Lois G.
      Brodsky Foundation, of which Mr. Brodsky is Chairman. Mr. Brodsky
      disclaims beneficial ownership of shares held by the Julian A. and Lois
      G. Brodsky Foundation. Mr. Brodsky is also a Director and Vice-Chairman
      of Comcast Corporation. Mr. Brodsky disclaims beneficial ownership of
      shares held by Comcast ICG, Inc., a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
 (5)  Includes shares of restricted common stock that have not vested pursuant
      to the Membership Profit Interest Plan and the 1999 Equity Compensation
      Plan. Also includes 294,166 shares of common stock and warrants to
      purchase 1,833 shares of common stock held by Susan R. Buckley, wife of
      Walter W. Buckley, III, and 250,000 shares of common stock held by each
      of two trusts for the benefit of certain of Mr. Buckley's relatives.
 (6)  Includes 100,000 shares of common stock held by the E. Michael Forgash,
      Jr. 1999 Qualified Grantor Retained Annuity Trust. E. Michael Forgash is
      Vice President-Operations of Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. Mr. Forgash
      disclaims beneficial ownership of shares beneficially owned by Safeguard
      Scientifics and Safeguard Scientifics, disclaims beneficial ownership of
      shares beneficially owned by Mr. Forgash.
 (7)  Includes shares of restricted common stock that have not vested pursuant
      to the Membership Profit Interest Plan and the 1999 Equity Compensation
      Plan.
 (8)  Includes shares of restricted common stock that have not vested pursuant
      to the 1999 Equity Compensation Plan. Also includes 80,000 shares of
      common stock held by the Thomas P. Gerrity Generation Skipping Trust U/A
      3/17/92.
 (9)  Includes 2,000 shares of common stock held by Susan Keith, 20,000 shares
      of common stock held by Robert E. Keith, III, 10,000 shares held by the
      Keith 1999 Irrevocable Trust and 20,000 shares held by Leslie Hulsizer.
(10)  Includes shares of restricted common stock which have not vested pursuant
      to the Membership Profit Interest Plan and the 1999 Equity Compensation
      Plan. Also includes 500,000 shares of common stock held by the Robert A.
      Pollan Qualified Grantor Annuity Trust and 4,000 shares of common stock
      held by each of two trusts for the benefit of certain of Mr. Pollan's
      relatives.
(11)  Includes 178,000 shares of common stock held by the Peter A. Solvik
      Annuity Trust u/i dtd. July 30, 1999, 178,000 shares of common stock held
      by the Patricia A. Solvik Annuity Trust u/i dtd. July 30, 1999 and 1,500
      shares of common stock held by each of two trusts for the benefit of
      certain of Mr. Solvik's relatives.

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                              DESCRIPTION OF NOTES

      The notes will be issued under the indenture dated as of      , 1999 (the
"Indenture") between Internet Capital Group, Inc. and Chase Manhattan Trust
Company, National Association, as trustee (the "Trustee"). We have filed the
form of the indenture as an exhibit to the registration statement. A copy of
the form of Indenture also will be made available to prospective investors in
the notes upon request to us and will be available for inspection during normal
business hours at the corporate trust office of the Trustee.

      We have summarized portions of the indenture below. This summary is not
complete. We urge you to read the indenture because it defines your rights as a
holder of the notes. Terms not defined in this description have the meanings
given them in the Indenture. In this section, "Internet Capital Group," "we"
and "us" each refers only to Internet Capital Group, Inc. and not to any of its
subsidiaries.

General

      The notes will be unsecured, subordinated obligations of Internet Capital
Group limited to an aggregate principal amount of $250,000,000 (aggregate
principal amount of $287,500,000 if the underwriters' over-allotment option is
exercised in full) and will mature on      , 2004. The principal amount of each
note is $1,000 and will be payable at the office of the Paying Agent, which
initially will be the Trustee, or an office or agency maintained by us for that
purpose in the Borough of Manhattan, City of New York.

      The notes will bear interest at the rate of  % per annum on the principal
amount from the date of issuance of the notes, or from the most recent date to
which interest has been paid or provided for until the notes are paid in full
or funds are made available for payment in full of the notes in accordance with
the Indenture. Interest will be payable at the date of maturity (or earlier
purchase, redemption or, in some circumstances, conversion) and semiannually on
      and       of each year (each an "Interest Payment Date"), commencing on
     , 2000, to holders of record at the close of business on       and
(whether or not a business day) immediately preceding each Interest Payment
Date (each a "Regular Record Date"). Each payment of interest on the notes will
include interest accrued through the day before the applicable Interest Payment
Date or the date of maturity (or earlier purchase, redemption or, in some
circumstances, conversion), as the case may be. Any payment of principal and
cash interest required to be made on any day that is not a business day will be
made on the next succeeding business day. Interest will be computed on the
basis of a 360-day year composed of twelve 30-day months. We currently expect
to fund interest payments through proceeds from this offering and the
concurrent offering of shares of our common stock. We cannot assure you that
these offerings may be accomplished on terms advantageous to us, or at all, or
that alternative sources of financing will be available to fund the interest
payments.

      In the event of the maturity, conversion, purchase by us at the option of
a holder or redemption of a note, interest will cease to accrue on that note,
under the terms and subject to the conditions of the Indenture. We may not
reissue a note that has matured or been converted, redeemed or otherwise
canceled, except for registration of transfer, exchange or replacement of that
note.

      You may present the notes for conversion at the office of the Conversion
Agent and for exchange or registration of transfer at the office of the
Registrar. Each of these agents will initially be the Trustee.

      The indenture does not contain any financial covenants or restrictions on
the payment of dividends, the incurrence of Senior Indebtedness (defined below)
or the issuance or repurchase of securities by us. The indenture contains no
covenants or other provisions to protect holders of the notes in the event of a
highly leveraged transaction or a change in control, except to the extent
described below under "--Change in Control Permits Purchase of Notes at the
Option of the Holder."

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Subordination

      The notes will be our unsecured obligations and will be subordinated in
right of payment, as provided in the indenture, to the prior payment in full in
cash or other payment satisfactory to holders of Senior Indebtedness, of all
our existing and future Senior Indebtedness.

      At September 30, 1999, we had no Senior Indebtedness outstanding but our
subsidiaries had approximately $1.6 million of Senior Indebtedness outstanding,
and we are party to a $50 million senior revolving credit facility. The
indenture does not restrict the incurrence by us or our subsidiaries of
indebtedness or other obligations.

      The term "Senior Indebtedness" means the principal, premium, if any,
interest (including all interest accruing subsequent to the commencement of any
bankruptcy or similar proceeding, whether or not a claim for post-petition
interest is allowable as a claim in any such proceeding) and all other amounts
owed in respect of all our Indebtedness (defined below), whether outstanding on
the date of the Indenture or thereafter created, incurred, assumed, guaranteed
or in effect guaranteed by us, including all deferrals, renewals, extensions,
refinancings, replacements, restatements or refundings of, or amendments,
modifications or supplements to, the foregoing, except for:

     .  any such Indebtedness the terms of which expressly provide that
        such Indebtedness shall not be senior in right of payment to the
        notes

     .  any such Indebtedness that is by its terms subordinated to or pari
        passu with the notes, and

     .  any Indebtedness between or among us or any of our subsidiaries, a
        majority of the voting stock of which we directly or indirectly
        own or our affiliates, including all other debt securities and
        guarantees in respect of those debt securities issued to any
        trust, or trustees of any trust, partnership or other entity
        affiliated with us that is, directly or indirectly, a financing
        vehicle used by us in connection with the issuance by that
        financing vehicle of preferred securities or other securities that
        rank pari passu with, or junior to, the notes, but excluding any
        Indebtedness incurred by us in connection with acquisitions of
        interests in new or existing partner companies.

      The term "Indebtedness" means, with respect to any person:

     .  all indebtedness, obligations and other liabilities, contingent or
        otherwise, of that person for borrowed money (including
        obligations of that person in respect of overdrafts, foreign
        exchange contracts, currency exchange or similar agreements,
        interest rate protection, hedging or similar agreements, and any
        loans or advances from banks, whether or not evidenced by notes or
        similar instruments) or evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or
        similar instruments (whether or not the recourse of the lender is
        to the whole of the assets of that person or to only a portion
        thereof), other than any account payable or other accrued current
        liability or obligation, in each case incurred in the ordinary
        course of business in connection with the obtaining of materials
        or services

     .  all reimbursement obligations and other liabilities, contingent or
        otherwise, of that person with respect to letters of credit, bank
        guarantees, bankers' acceptances, security purchase facilities or
        similar credit transactions

     .  all obligations and liabilities (contingent or otherwise) in
        respect of deferred and unpaid balances on any purchase price of
        any property, including interests in new or existing partner
        companies

     .  all obligations and liabilities, contingent or otherwise, in
        respect of leases of that person required, in conformity with
        generally accepted accounting principles, to be accounted for as
        capitalized lease obligations on the balance sheet of that person
        and all obligations and other liabilities, contingent or
        otherwise, under any lease or related document, including, without-

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        limitation, the balance deferred and unpaid on any purchase price
        of any property and a purchase agreement, in connection with the
        lease of real property which provides that that person is
        contractually obligated to purchase or cause a third party to
        purchase the leased property and thereby guarantee a minimum
        residual value of the leased property to the lessor and the
        obligations of that person under that lease or related document to
        purchase or to cause a third party to purchase that leased
        property

     .  all obligations of that person, contingent or otherwise, with
        respect to an interest rate or other swap, cap or collar agreement
        or other similar instrument or agreement or foreign currency
        hedge, exchange, purchase or similar instrument or agreement

     .  all direct or indirect guarantees or similar agreements by that
        person in respect of, and obligations or liabilities, contingent
        or otherwise, of that person to purchase or otherwise acquire or
        otherwise assure a creditor against loss in respect of
        indebtedness, obligations or liabilities of another person of the
        kind described in the above clauses

     .  any indebtedness, or other obligations described in the above
        clauses secured by any mortgage, pledge, lien or other encumbrance
        existing on property which is owned or held by that person,
        regardless of whether the indebtedness or other obligation secured
        thereby shall have been assumed by that person, and

     .  any and all deferrals, renewals, extensions, refinancings,
        replacements, restatements and refundings of, or amendments,
        modifications or supplements to, or any indebtedness or obligation
        issued in exchange for, any indebtedness, obligation or liability
        of the kind described in the above clauses.

      Any Senior Indebtedness will continue to be Senior Indebtedness and will
be entitled to the benefits of the subordination provisions irrespective of any
amendment, modification or waiver of any of its terms.

      By reason of the application of the subordination provisions, in the
event of dissolution, insolvency, bankruptcy or other similar proceedings, upon
any distribution of our assets:

     .  the holders of the notes are required to pay over their share of
        that distribution to the trustee in bankruptcy, receiver or other
        person distributing our assets for application to the payment of
        all Senior Indebtedness remaining unpaid, to the extent necessary
        to pay all holders of Senior Indebtedness in full in cash or other
        payment satisfactory to the holders of Senior Indebtedness, and

     .  unsecured creditors of ours who are not holders of notes or
        holders of Senior Indebtedness of ours may recover less, ratably,
        than holders of Senior Indebtedness of ours, and may recover more,
        ratably, than the holders of notes.

      In addition, we may not pay the principal amount, the Change in Control
Purchase Price (defined below), any redemption amounts or interest with respect
to any notes, and we may not acquire any notes for cash or property, except as
provided in the Indenture, if:

    (1) any payment default on any Senior Indebtedness has occurred and is
        continuing beyond any applicable grace period or

    (2) any default, other than a payment default, with respect to Senior
        Indebtedness occurs and is continuing that permits the acceleration
        of the maturity of that Senior Indebtedness and that default is
        either the subject of judicial proceedings or we receive a written
        notice of that default (a "Senior Indebtedness Default Notice").

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      Notwithstanding the foregoing, payments with respect to the notes may
resume and we may acquire notes for cash when:

    (a) the default with respect to the Senior Indebtedness is cured or
        waived or ceases to exist or

    (b) in the case of a default described in (2) above, 179 or more days
        pass after notice of the default is received by us, provided that
        the terms of the Indenture otherwise permit the payment or
        acquisition of the notes at that time.

      If we receive a Senior Indebtedness Default Notice, then a similar notice
received within nine months after receiving that Senior Indebtedness Default
Notice relating to the same default on the same issue of Senior Indebtedness
will not be effective to prevent the payment or acquisition of the notes as
provided above. In addition, no payment may be made on the notes if any notes
are declared due and payable prior to their Stated Maturity by reason of the
occurrence of an Event of Default until the earlier of:

     .  120 days after the date of acceleration of the maturity of that
        Senior Indebtedness or

     .  the payment in full of all Senior Indebtedness

but only if payment on the notes is then otherwise permitted under the terms of
the Indenture.

      Upon any payment or distribution of our assets to creditors upon any
dissolution, winding up, liquidation or reorganization of us, whether voluntary
or involuntary, or in bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or other similar
proceedings, the holders of all the Senior Indebtedness will first be entitled
to receive payment in full, in cash or other payment satisfactory to the
holders of Senior Indebtedness, of all amounts due or to become due on that
Senior Indebtedness, or payment of those amounts must have been provided for,
before the holders of the notes will be entitled to receive any payment or
distribution with respect to any notes.

      The notes are effectively subordinated to all existing and future
liabilities of our subsidiaries. Any right of ours to receive assets of any of
our subsidiaries upon their liquidation or reorganization, and the consequent
right of the holders of the notes to participate in those assets, will be
subject to the claims of that subsidiary's creditors, including trade
creditors, except to the extent that we ourselves are recognized as a creditor
of that subsidiary, in which case our claims would still be subordinate to any
security interests in the assets of that subsidiary and any indebtedness of
that subsidiary senior to that held by us.

Conversion Rights

      A holder of a note is entitled to convert it into shares of common stock
at any time on or before maturity, provided, that if a note is called for
redemption, the holder is entitled to convert it at any time before the close
of business on the redemption date. A note in respect of which a holder has
delivered a Change in Control Purchase Notice (as defined) exercising that
holder's option to require us to purchase that holder's note, may be converted
only if the Change in Control Purchase Notice is withdrawn by a written notice
of withdrawal delivered by the holder to the Paying Agent prior to the close of
business on the Change in Control Purchase Date, in accordance with the terms
of the Indenture.

      The initial conversion price for the notes is $  per share of common
stock, which is equal to a Conversion Rate of    shares per $1,000 principal
amount of notes. The Conversion Rate is subject to adjustment upon the
occurrence of some events described below. A holder otherwise entitled to a
fractional share of common stock will receive cash in an amount equal to the
market value of that fractional share based on the closing sale price on the
trading day immediately preceding the Conversion Date. A holder may convert a
portion of that holder's notes so long as that portion is $1,000 principal
amount or an integral multiple of $1,000.

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      To convert a note, a holder must:

     .  complete and manually sign the conversion notice on the back of
        the note, or complete and manually sign a facsimile of the note,
        and deliver the conversion notice to the Conversion Agent,
        initially the Trustee, at the office maintained by the Conversion
        Agent for that purpose

     .  surrender the note to the Conversion Agent

     .  if required, furnish appropriate endorsements and transfer
        documents, and

     .  if required, pay all transfer or similar taxes.

      Under the Indenture, the date on which all of these requirements have
been satisfied is the Conversion Date.

      Upon conversion of a note, a holder will not receive, except as provided
below, any cash payment representing accrued interest on the note. Our delivery
to the holder of the fixed number of shares of common stock into which the note
is convertible, together with any cash payment to be made instead of any
fractional shares, will satisfy our obligation to pay the principal amount of
the note, and the accrued and unpaid interest to the Conversion Date. Thus, the
accrued but unpaid interest to the Conversion Date will be deemed to be paid in
full rather than cancelled, extinguished or forfeited. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, accrued but unpaid cash interest will be payable upon any conversion
of notes at the option of the holder made concurrently with or after
acceleration of the notes following an Event of Default described under "--
Events of Default" below. Notes surrendered for conversion during the period
from the close of business on any Regular Record Date next preceding any
Interest Payment Date to the opening of business on that Interest Payment Date,
except notes to be redeemed on a date within that period, must be accompanied
by payment of an amount equal to the interest on the surrendered notes that the
registered holder is to receive. Except where notes surrendered for conversion
must be accompanied by payment as described above, no interest on converted
notes will be payable by us on any Interest Payment Date subsequent to the date
of conversion. The Conversion Rate will not be adjusted at any time during the
term of the notes for accrued interest.

      A certificate for the number of full shares of common stock into which
any note is converted, and any cash payment to be made instead of any
fractional shares, will be delivered as soon as practicable, but in any event
no later than the seventh business day following the Conversion Date. For a
summary of the U.S. federal income tax treatment of a holder receiving common
stock upon conversion, see "U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations--Conversion
of Notes."

      The Conversion Rate is subject to adjustment in some events, including:

     .  the issuance of shares of common stock as a dividend or a
        distribution with respect to common stock

     .  some subdivisions and combinations of common stock

     .  the issuance to all holders of common stock of rights or warrants
        entitling them, for a period not exceeding 45 days, to subscribe
        for shares of our common stock at less than the current market
        price as defined in the Indenture

     .  the issuance to all holders of common stock of any rights to
        subscribe for, or opportunities to purchase, shares of the common
        stock of our partner companies as provided in the Indenture

     .  the distribution to holders of common stock of evidences of our
        indebtedness, securities or capital stock, cash or assets,
        including securities, but excluding common stock distributions
        covered above, those rights, warrants, dividends and distributions
        referred to above, dividends and distributions paid exclusively in
        cash and distributions upon mergers or consolidations resulting in
        a reclassification, conversion, exchange or cancellation of common
        stock covered in a Transaction adjustment described below

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     .  the payment of dividends and other distributions on common stock
        paid exclusively in cash, excluding cash dividends if the
        aggregate amount of dividends and other distributions, when taken
        together with:

            --other all-cash distributions made within the preceding 12 months
              not triggering a Conversion Rate adjustment and

            --any cash and the fair market value, as of the expiration of the
              tender or exchange offer referred to below, of consideration
              payable in respect of any tender or exchange offer by us or one
              of our subsidiaries for the common stock concluded within the
              preceding 12 months not triggering a Conversion Rate adjustment,

            does not exceed 10% of our aggregate market capitalization on the
            date of the payment of those dividends and other distributions.
            The aggregate market capitalization is the product of the current
            market price of common stock as of the trading day immediately
            preceding the date of declaration of the applicable dividend
            multiplied by the number of shares of common stock then
            outstanding and

     .  payment to holders of common stock in respect of a tender or
        exchange offer, other than an odd-lot offer, by us or one of our
        subsidiaries for common stock as of the trading day next
        succeeding the last date tenders or exchanges may be made pursuant
        to a tender or exchange offer by us or one of our subsidiaries,
        which involves an aggregate consideration that, together with:

            --any cash and the fair market value of other consideration
             payable in respect of any tender or exchange offer by us or one
             of our subsidiaries for the common stock concluded within the
             preceding 12 months not triggering a Conversion Rate adjustment
             and

            --the aggregate amount of any all-cash distributions to all
             holders of our common stock made within the preceding 12 months
             not triggering a Conversion Rate adjustment,

            exceeds 10% of our aggregate market capitalization.

      However, adjustment is not necessary if holders may participate in the
transactions otherwise giving rise to an adjustment on a basis and with notice
that our Board of Directors determines to be fair and appropriate, or in some
other cases specified in the Indenture. In cases where the fair market value of
the portion of assets, debt securities or rights, warrants or options to
purchase our securities applicable to one share of common stock distributed to
stockholders exceeds the Average Sale Price (as defined in the Indenture) per
share of common stock, or the Average Sale Price per share of common stock
exceeds the fair market value of that portion of assets, debt securities or
rights, warrants or options so distributed by less than $1.00, rather than
being entitled to an adjustment in the Conversion Rate, the holder of a note
upon conversion of the note will be entitled to receive, in addition to the
shares of common stock into which that note is convertible, the kind and
amounts of assets, debt securities or rights, options or warrants comprising
the distribution that the holder of that note would have received if that
holder had converted that note immediately prior to the record date for
determining the stockholders entitled to receive the distribution. The
Indenture permits us to increase the Conversion Rate from time to time.

      In the event that we become a party to any transaction, including, and
with some exceptions:

     .  any recapitalization or reclassification of the common stock

     .  any consolidation of us with, or merger of us into, any other
        Person, or any merger of another Person into us

     .  any sale, transfer or lease of all or substantially all of our
        assets or

     .  any compulsory share exchange


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pursuant to which the common stock is converted into the right to receive other
securities, cash or other property (each of the above being referred to as a
"Transaction"), then the holders of notes then outstanding will have the right
to convert the notes into the kind and amount of securities, cash or other
property receivable upon the consummation of that Transaction by a holder of
the number of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of those notes
immediately prior to that Transaction.

      In the case of a Transaction, each note will become convertible into the
securities, cash or property receivable by a holder of the number of shares of
the common stock into which the note was convertible immediately prior to that
Transaction. This change could substantially lessen or eliminate the value of
the conversion privilege associated with the notes in the future. For example,
if we were acquired in a cash merger, each note would become convertible solely
into cash and would no longer be convertible into securities whose value would
vary depending on our future prospects and other factors.

      In the event of a taxable distribution to holders of common stock which
results in an adjustment of the Conversion Rate, or in which holders otherwise
participate, or in the event the Conversion Rate is increased at our
discretion, the holders of the notes may, in some circumstances, be deemed to
have received a distribution subject to United States federal income tax as a
dividend. Moreover, in some other circumstances, the absence of an adjustment
to the Conversion Rate may result in a taxable dividend to holders of common
stock. See "U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations--Adjustment of Conversion
Rate."

Provisional Redemption

      We may redeem the notes, in whole or in part, at any time prior to     ,
2002, at a    redemption price equal to $1,000 per $1,000 principal amount of
notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the
provisional redemption date if the closing price of our common stock has
exceeded 150% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading
days within a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the trading day
prior to the date of mailing of the provisional redemption notice (which date
shall be no more than 60 nor less than 30 days prior to the provisional
redemption date.)

      Upon any provisional redemption, we will make an additional payment in
cash with respect to the notes called for redemption to holders on the notice
date in an amount equal to $   per $1,000 principal amount of notes, less the
amount of any interest actually paid on the notes prior to the Notice Date. WE
WILL BE OBLIGATED TO MAKE THIS ADDITIONAL PAYMENT ON ALL NOTES CALLED FOR
PROVISIONAL REDEMPTION, INCLUDING ANY NOTES CONVERTED AFTER THE NOTICE DATE AND
BEFORE THE PROVISIONAL REDEMPTION DATE.

Redemption of Notes At Our Option

      There is no sinking fund for the notes. On and after,     , 2000, we will
be entitled to redeem the notes for cash as a whole at any time, or from time
to time in part, upon not less than 30 days' nor more than 60 days' notice of
redemption given by mail to holders of notes, unless a shorter notice is
satisfactory to the Trustee, at the redemption prices set out below plus
accrued cash interest to the redemption date. Any redemption of the notes must
be in integral multiples of $1,000 principal amount.

      The table below shows redemption prices of a note per $1,000 principal
amount if redeemed during the twelve-month periods described below.

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Period                                                          Redemption Price
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   , 2002 through   , 2003.....................................          %
Thereafter.....................................................          %
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      If fewer than all of the notes are to be redeemed, the Trustee will
select the notes to be redeemed in principal amounts at maturity of $1,000 or
integral multiples of $1,000 by lot, pro rata or by another method the Trustee
considers fair and appropriate. If a portion of a holder's notes is selected
for partial redemption and that holder converts a portion of those notes prior
to the redemption, the converted portion will be deemed, solely for purposes of
determining the aggregate principal amount of the notes to be redeemed by us,
to be of the portion selected for redemption.

Change In Control Permits Purchase of Notes at the Option of the Holder

      In the event of any Change in Control (as defined below) of Internet
Capital Group, each holder of notes will have the right, at the holder's
option, subject to the terms and conditions of the Indenture, to require us to
purchase all or any part, provided that the principal amount must be $1,000 or
an integral multiple of $1,000, of the holder's notes. Each holder of notes
will have the right to require us to make that purchase, on the date that is 45
business days after the occurrence of the Change in Control (the "Change in
Control Purchase Date") at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of
that holder's notes plus accrued interest to the Change in Control Purchase
Date (the "Change in Control Purchase Price").

      We may, at our option, instead of paying the Change in Control Purchase
Price in cash, pay the Change in Control Purchase Price in our common stock
valued at 95% of the average of the closing sales prices of our common stock
for the five trading days immediately preceding and including the third day
prior to the Change in Control Date. We cannot pay the Change in Control
Purchase Price in common stock unless we satisfy the conditions as described in
the Indenture.

      Within 15 business days after the Change in Control, we will mail to the
Trustee and to each holder, and to beneficial owners as required by applicable
law, a notice regarding the Change in Control, which will state, among other
things:

     .  the date of the Change in Control and, briefly, the events causing
        the Change in Control

     .  the date by which the Change in Control Purchase Notice (as
        defined below) must be given

     .  the Change in Control Purchase Date

     .  the Change in Control Purchase Price

     .  the name and address of the Paying Agent and the Conversion Agent

     .  the Conversion Rate and any adjustments to the Conversion Rate

     .  the procedures that holders must follow to exercise these rights

     .  the procedures for withdrawing a Change in Control Purchase Notice

     .  that holders who want to convert notes must satisfy the
        requirements provided in the notes, and

     .  briefly, the conversion rights of holders of notes.

      We will cause a copy of the notice regarding the Change in Control to be
published in The Wall Street Journal or another daily newspaper of national
circulation.

      To exercise the purchase right, the holder must deliver written notice of
the exercise of the purchase right (a "Change in Control Purchase Notice") to
the Paying Agent or an office or agency maintained by us for that purpose in
the Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York, prior to the close of business,
on the Change in Control Purchase Date. Any Change in Control Purchase Notice
must state:

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     .  the certificate numbers of the notes to be delivered by the holder
        of those notes for purchase by us

     .  the portion of the principal amount of notes to be purchased,
        which portion must be $1,000 or an integral multiple of $1,000,
        and

     .  that the notes are to be purchased by us pursuant to the
        applicable provisions of the notes.

      A holder may withdraw any Change in Control Purchase Notice by a written
notice of withdrawal delivered to the Paying Agent prior to the close of
business on the Change in Control Purchase Date. The notice of withdrawal must
state the principal amount and the certificate numbers of the notes as to which
the withdrawal notice relates and the principal amount, if any, which remains
subject to a Change in Control Purchase Notice.

      Payment of the Change in Control Purchase Price for a note for which a
Change in Control Purchase Notice has been delivered and not withdrawn is
conditioned upon delivery of the note, together with necessary endorsements, to
the Paying Agent or an office or agency maintained by us for that purpose in
the Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York, at any time, whether prior to,
on or after the Change in Control Purchase Date, after the delivery of the
Change in Control Purchase Notice. Payment of the Change in Control Purchase
Price for the note will be made promptly following the later of the business
day following the Change in Control Purchase Date and the time of delivery of
the note. If the Paying Agent holds, in accordance with the terms of the
Indenture, money sufficient to pay the Change in Control Purchase Price of that
note on the business day following the Change in Control Purchase Date, then,
immediately after the Change in Control Purchase Date, that note will cease to
be outstanding and interest on that note will cease to accrue and will be
deemed paid, whether or not that note is delivered to the Paying Agent, and all
other rights of the holder will terminate, other than the right to receive the
Change in Control Purchase Price upon delivery of that note.

      Under the Indenture, a "Change in Control" of Internet Capital Group is
deemed to have occurred upon the occurrence of any of the following events:

     .  any "person" or "group" (as such terms are used in Sections 13(d)
        and 14(d) of the Exchange Act), acquires the beneficial ownership
        (as defined in Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 under the Exchange Act,
        except that a Person shall be deemed to have "beneficial
        ownership" of all securities that such Person has the right to
        acquire, whether such right is exercisable immediately or only
        after the passage of time), directly or indirectly, through a
        purchase, merger or other acquisition transaction, of more than
        50% of our total outstanding voting stock other than an
        acquisition by us, any of our subsidiaries or any of our employee
        benefit plans.

     .  we consolidate with, or merge with or into another Person or
        convey, transfer, lease or otherwise dispose of all or
        substantially all of our assets to any Person, or any Person
        consolidates with or merges with or into us, in any such event
        pursuant to a transaction in which our outstanding voting stock is
        converted into or exchanged for cash, securities or other
        property, other than where:

            --our voting stock is not converted or exchanged at all, except to
             the extent necessary to reflect a change in our jurisdiction of
             incorporation, or is converted into or exchanged for voting
             stock, other than Redeemable Capital Stock, of the surviving or
             transferee corporation and

            --immediately after such transaction, no "person" or "group" (as
             such terms are used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange
             Act) is the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rules 13d-3 and
             13d-5 under the Exchange Act, except that a Person will be deemed
             to have "beneficial ownership" of all securities that such Person
             has the right to acquire, whether such right is exercisable
             immediately or only after the passage of time), directly or

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             indirectly, of more than 50% of the total outstanding voting
             stock of the surviving or transferee corporation

     .  during any consecutive two-year period, individuals who at the
        beginning of that two-year period constituted our Board of
        Directors (together with any new directors whose election to such
        Board of Directors, or whose nomination for election by our
        stockholders, was approved by a vote of a majority of the
        directors then still in office who were either directors at the
        beginning of such period or whose election or nomination for
        election was previously so approved) cease for any reason to
        constitute a majority of our Board of Directors then in office or

     .  our stockholders pass a special resolution approving a plan of
        liquidation or dissolution.

      "Redeemable Capital Stock" means any class or series of capital stock
that, either by its terms, by the terms of any security into which it is
convertible or exchangeable or by contract or otherwise, is, or upon the
happening of an event or passage of time would be, required to be redeemed
prior to the final stated maturity of the notes or is redeemable at the option
of the holder of the notes at any time prior to such final stated maturity, or
is convertible into or exchangeable for debt securities at any time prior to
such final stated maturity. Redeemable Capital Stock will not include any
common stock the holder of which has a right to put to us upon some
terminations of employment.

      The Indenture does not permit the Board of Directors to waive our
obligation to purchase notes at the option of a holder in the event of a Change
in Control of Internet Capital Group.

      We will comply with the provisions of Rule 13e-4, Rule 14e-1 and any
other tender offer rules under the Exchange Act which may then be applicable,
and will file Schedule 13E-4 or any other schedule required under the Exchange
Act in connection with any offer by us to purchase notes at the option of the
holders of notes upon a Change in Control. In some circumstances, the Change in
Control purchase feature of the notes may make more difficult or discourage a
takeover of us and, thus, the removal of incumbent management. The Change in
Control purchase feature, however, is not the result of management's knowledge
of any specific effort to accumulate shares of common stock or to obtain
control of us by means of a merger, tender offer, solicitation or otherwise, or
part of a plan by management to adopt a series of anti-takeover provisions.
Instead, the Change in Control purchase feature is the result from negotiations
between us and the Underwriters.

      If a Change in Control were to occur, we cannot assure you that we would
have funds sufficient to pay the Change in Control Purchase Price for all of
the notes that might be delivered by holders seeking to exercise the purchase
right, because we or our subsidiaries might also be required to prepay some
indebtedness or obligations having financial covenants with change of control
provisions in favor of the holders of that indebtedness or those obligations.
In addition, our other indebtedness may have cross-default provisions that
could be triggered by a default under the Change in Control provisions thereby
possibly accelerating the maturity of that other indebtedness. In that case,
the holders of the notes would be subordinated to the prior claims of the
holders of other indebtedness having cross-default provisions. In addition, our
ability to purchase the notes with cash may be limited by the terms of our
then-existing borrowing agreements. No notes may be purchased pursuant to the
provisions described above if there has occurred and is continuing an Event of
Default described under "--Events of Default" below (other than a default in
the payment of the Change in Control Purchase Price with respect to those
notes).

Consolidation, Merger And Sale Of Assets

      We, without the consent of any holders of outstanding notes, are entitled
to consolidate with or merge into or transfer or lease our assets substantially
as an entirety to, any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability
company, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated
organization or

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government or any agency or political subdivision thereof (each a "Person"),
and any Person is entitled to consolidate with or merge into, or transfer or
lease its assets substantially as an entirety to us, provided that:

     .  the Person, if other than us, formed by a consolidation or into
        which we are merged or the Person which acquires or leases our
        assets substantially as an entirety is a corporation, partnership,
        limited liability company or trust organized and existing under
        the laws of any United States jurisdiction and expressly assumes
        our obligations on the notes and under the Indenture

     .  immediately after giving effect to the consolidation, merger,
        transfer or lease, no Event of Default (as defined above), and no
        event which, after notice or lapse of time or both, would become
        an Event of Default, happened and is continuing, and

     .  an officer's certificate and an opinion of counsel, each stating
        that the consolidation, merger, transfer or lease complies with
        the provisions of the Indenture, have been delivered by us to the
        Trustee.

Events Of Default

      The Indenture provides that, if an Event of Default specified in the
Indenture occurs and is continuing, either the Trustee or the holders of not
less than 25% in aggregate principal amount of the notes then outstanding may
declare the principal amount of, and accrued interest to the date of that
declaration, on all the notes to be immediately due and payable. In the case of
some events of bankruptcy or insolvency, the principal amount of, and accrued
interest on all the notes to the date of the occurrence of that event, will
automatically become and be immediately due and payable. Upon any acceleration
of the payment of principal amount and accrued interest, the subordination
provisions of the Indenture will preclude any payment being made to holders of
notes until the earlier of:

     .  120 days or more after the date of that acceleration and

     .  the payment in full of all Senior Indebtedness,

but only if such payment is then otherwise permitted under the terms of the
Indenture. See "--Subordination."

      Under some circumstances, the holders of a majority in aggregate
principal amount of the outstanding notes may rescind any acceleration with
respect to the notes and its consequences.

      Interest will accrue and be payable on demand upon a default in:

     .  the payment of:

            --principal and interest when due

            --redemption amounts or

            --Change in Control Purchase Price

     .  the delivery of shares of common stock to be delivered on
        conversion of notes or

     .  the payment of cash in lieu of fractional shares to be paid on
        conversion of notes

in each case to the extent that the payment of interest which is due, is
legally enforceable.

      Under the Indenture, Events of Default include:

     .  default in payment of the principal amount, interest when due (if
        that default in payment of interest continues for 30 days), any
        redemption amounts or the Change in Control Purchase Price with
        respect to any note, when that principal amount, interest,
        redemption amount or

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        Change in Control Purchase Price becomes due and payable (whether
        or not that payment is prohibited by the provisions of the
        Indenture)

     .  failure by us to deliver shares of common stock, together with
        cash instead of fractional shares, when those shares of common
        stock, or cash instead of fractional shares, are required to be
        delivered following conversion of a note, and that default
        continues for 10 days

     .  failure by us to comply with any of our other agreements in the
        notes or the Indenture upon the receipt by us of notice of that
        default from the Trustee or from holders of not less than 25% in
        aggregate principal amount of the notes then outstanding and our
        failure to cure that default within 60 days after our receipt of
        that notice

     .  default under any bond, note or other evidence of indebtedness for
        money borrowed by us having an aggregate outstanding principal
        amount in excess of $10 million, which default shall have resulted
        in that indebtedness being accelerated, without that indebtedness
        being discharged or that acceleration having been rescinded or
        annulled within 30 days after our receipt of the notice of default
        from the Trustee or receipt by us and the Trustee of the notice of
        default from the holders of not less than 25% in aggregate
        principal amount of the notes then outstanding, unless that
        default has been cured or waived or

     .  some events of bankruptcy or insolvency.

      The Trustee will, within 90 days after the occurrence of any default,
mail to all holders of the notes notice of all defaults of which the Trustee
is aware, unless those defaults have been cured or waived before the giving of
that notice. The Trustee may withhold notice as to any default other than a
payment default, if it determines in good faith that withholding the notice is
in the interests of the holders. The term default for the purpose of this
provision means any event that is, or after notice or lapse of time or both
would become, an Event of Default with respect to the notes.

      The holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the
outstanding notes may direct the time, method and place of conducting any
proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee or exercising any trust or
power conferred on the Trustee, provided that the direction must not be in
conflict with any law or the Indenture and the direction is subject to some
other limitations. The Trustee may refuse to perform any duty or exercise any
right or power or extend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur any
financial liability unless it receives indemnity satisfactory to it against
any loss, liability or expense. No holder of any note will have any right to
pursue any remedy with respect to the Indenture or the notes, unless:

     .  that holder has previously given the Trustee written notice of a
        continuing Event of Default

     .  the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the
        outstanding notes have made a written request to the Trustee to
        pursue the relevant remedy

     .  the holder giving that written notice has, or the holders making
        that written request have, offered to the Trustee reasonable
        security or indemnity against any loss, liability or expense
        satisfactory to it

     .  the Trustee has failed to comply with the request within 60 days
        after receipt of that notice, request and offer of security or
        indemnity, and

     .  the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the
        outstanding notes have not given the Trustee a direction
        inconsistent with that request within 60 days after receipt of
        that request.

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      The right of any holder:

     .  to receive payment of principal, any redemption amounts, the
        Change in Control Purchase Price or interest in respect of the
        notes held by that holder on or after the respective due dates
        expressed in the notes

     .  to convert those notes or

     .  to bring suit for the enforcement of any payment of principal, any
        redemption amounts, the Change in Control Purchase Price or
        interest in respect of those notes held by that holder on or after
        the respective due dates expressed in the notes, or the right to
        convert, will not be impaired or adversely affected without that
        holder's consent.

      The holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of notes at the
time outstanding may waive any existing default and its consequences except:

     .  any default in any payment on the notes

     .  any default with respect to the conversion rights of the notes or

     .  any default in respect of the covenants or provisions in the
        Indenture which may not be modified without the consent of the
        holder of each note as described in "--Modification, Waiver and
        Meetings" below.

      When a default is waived, it is deemed cured and will cease to exist, but
that waiver does not extend to any subsequent or other default or impair any
consequent right.

      We will be required to furnish to the Trustee annually a statement as to
any default by us in the performance and observance of our obligations under
the Indenture. In addition, we will be required to file with the Trustee
written notice of the occurrence of any default or Event of Default within five
business days of our becoming aware of the occurrence of any default or Event
of Default.

Modification, Waiver And Meetings

      The Indenture or the notes may be modified or amended by us and the
Trustee with the consent of the holders of not less than a majority in
aggregate principal amount of the notes then outstanding. The Indenture or the
notes may not be modified or amended by us without the consent of each holder
affected thereby, to, among other things:

     .  reduce the principal amount, Change in Control Purchase Price or
        any redemption amounts with respect to any note, or extend the
        stated maturity of any note or alter the manner of payment or rate
        of interest on any note or make any note payable in money or
        securities other than that stated in the note

     .  make any reduction in the principal amount of notes whose holders
        must consent to an amendment or any waiver under the Indenture or
        modify the Indenture provisions relating to those amendments or
        waivers

     .  make any change that adversely affects the right of a holder to
        convert any note

     .  modify the provisions of the Indenture relating to the ranking of
        the notes in a manner adverse to the holders of the notes or

     .  impair the right to institute suit for the enforcement of any
        payment with respect to, or conversion of, the notes.

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      Without the consent of any holder of notes, we and the Trustee may amend
the Indenture to:

     .  cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency, provided, however,
        that the amendment to cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency
        does not materially adversely affect the rights of any holder of
        notes

     .  provide for the assumption by a successor of our obligations under
        the Indenture

     .  provide for uncertificated notes in addition to certificated
        notes, as long as those uncertificated notes are in registered
        form for United States federal income tax purposes

     .  make any change that does not adversely affect the rights of any
        holder of notes

     .  make any change to comply with any requirement of the SEC in
        connection with the qualification of the Indenture under the Trust
        Indenture Act of 1939, as amended

     .  add to our covenants or our obligations under the Indenture for
        the protection of holders of the notes or

     .  surrender any right, power or option conferred by the Indenture on
        us.

Form, Denomination, Exchange, Registration, Transfer and Payment

      We expect to initially issue the notes in the form of one or more global
notes. The global notes will be deposited with, or on behalf of, The Depositary
Trust Company ("DTC"), and registered in the name of DTC or its nominee. The
notes will be issued in denominations of $1,000 and $1,000 multiples.

      The principal, any premium and any interest on the notes will be payable,
without coupons, and the exchange of and the transfer of the notes will be
registrable, at our office or agency maintained for that purpose in the Borough
of Manhattan, City of New York and at any other office or agency maintained for
the purpose.

      Holders may present the notes for exchange, and for registration of
transfer, with the form of transfer endorsed on those notes, or with a
satisfactory written instrument of transfer, duly executed, at the office of
the appropriate securities registrar or at the office of any transfer agent
designated by us for that purpose, without service charge and upon payment of
any taxes and other governmental charges as described in the Indenture. We will
appoint the Trustee of the notes as securities registrar under the Indenture.
We may at any time rescind designation of any transfer agent or approve a
change in the location through which any transfer agent acts, provided that we
maintain a transfer agent in each place of payment for the notes. We may at any
time designate additional transfer agents for the notes.

      All moneys paid by us to a paying agent for the payment of principal, any
premium or any interest, on any note which remains unclaimed for two years
after the principal, premium or interest has become due and payable may be
repaid to us, and after the two-year period, the holder of that note may look
only to us for payment.

      In the event of any redemption, we will not be required to:

    .  issue, register the transfer of or exchange notes during a period
       beginning at the opening of business 15 days before the day of the
       mailing of a notice of redemption of notes to be redeemed and ending
       at the close of business on the day of that mailing or

    .  register the transfer of or exchange any note called for redemption,
       except, in the case of any notes being redeemed in part, any portion
       not being redeemed.

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Book-Entry System

      Upon the issuance of a global note, DTC will credit, on its book-entry
registration and transfer system, the respective principal amounts of the notes
represented by that global note to the accounts of institutions or persons,
commonly known as participants, that have accounts with DTC or its nominee. The
accounts to be credited will be designated by the underwriters, dealers or
agents. Ownership of beneficial interests in a global note will be limited to
participants or persons that may hold interests through participants. Ownership
of interests in a global note will be shown on, and the transfer of those
ownership interests will be effected only through, records maintained by DTC
(with respect to participants' interests) and the participants (with respect to
the owners of beneficial interests in that global note). The laws of some
jurisdictions may require that some purchasers of securities take physical
delivery of the securities in definitive form. These limits and laws may impair
the ability to transfer beneficial interests in a global note.

      So long as DTC, or its nominee, is the registered holder and owner of the
global note, DTC or its nominee, as the case may be, will be considered the
sole owner and holder for all purposes of the notes and for all purposes under
the Indenture. Except as described below, owners of beneficial interests in a
global note will not be entitled to have the notes represented by that global
note registered in their names, will not receive or be entitled to receive
physical delivery of notes in definitive form and will not be considered to be
the owners or holders of any notes under the Indenture or that global note.
Accordingly, each person owning a beneficial interest in a global note must
rely on the procedures of DTC and, if that person is not a participant, on the
procedures of the participant through which that person owns its interest, to
exercise any rights of a holder of notes under the Indenture of that global
note. We understand that under existing industry practice, in the event we
request any action of holders of notes or if an owner of a beneficial interest
in a global note desires to take any action that DTC, as the holder of that
global note is entitled to take, DTC would authorize the participants to take
that action, and that the participants would authorize beneficial owners owning
through them to take those actions or would otherwise act upon the instructions
of beneficial owners owning through them.

      Payments of principal of and any premium and any interest on the notes
represented by a global note will be made to DTC or its nominee, as the case
may be, as the registered owner and holder of that global note, against
surrender of the notes at the principal corporate trust office of the Trustee.
Interest payments will be made at the principal corporate trust office of the
Trustee or by a check mailed to the holder at its registered address.

      We expect that DTC, upon receipt of any payment of principal, and any
premium and any interest, in respect of a global note, will immediately credit
the participants' accounts with payments in amounts proportionate to their
respective beneficial interests in the principal amount of that global note as
shown on the records of the DTC. We expect that payments by participants to
owners of beneficial interests in a global note held through those participants
will be governed by standing instructions and customary practices, as is now
the case with securities held for the accounts of customers in bearer form or
registered in "street name,' and will be the responsibility of those
participants. We, our agent, the Trustee and its agent will not have any
responsibility or liability for any aspect of the records relating to, or
payments made on account of, beneficial ownership interests in a global note or
for maintaining, supervising or reviewing any records relating to those
beneficial ownership interests or for any other aspect of the relationship
between DTC and its participants or the relationship between those participants
and the owners of beneficial interests in that global note owning through those
participants.

      Unless and until it is exchanged in whole or in part for notes in
definitive form, a global note may not be transferred except as a whole by DTC
to a nominee of DTC or by a nominee of DTC to DTC or another nominee of DTC.

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      The notes represented by a global note will be exchangeable for notes in
definitive form of like tenor as that global note in denominations of $1,000
and in any greater amount that is an integral multiple of $1,000 if:

     .  DTC notifies us and the Trustee that it is unwilling or unable to
        continue as DTC for that global note or if at any time DTC ceases
        to be a clearing agency registered under the Exchange Act and a
        successor depositary is not appointed by us within 90 days

     .  we, in our sole discretion, determine not to have all of the notes
        represented by a global note and notify the Trustee of that
        determination or

     .  there is, or continues to be, an event of default or there is an
        event which, with the giving of notice or lapse of time, or both,
        would constitute an event of default with respect to the notes.

      Any note that is exchangeable pursuant to the preceding sentence is
exchangeable for notes registered in the names which DTC will instruct the
Trustee. It is expected that DTC's instructions may be based upon directions
received by DTC from its participants with respect to ownership of beneficial
interests in that global note. Subject to the foregoing, a global note is not
exchangeable except for a global note or global notes of the same aggregate
denominations to be registered in the name of DTC or its nominee.

Notices

      Except as otherwise provided in the Indenture, notices to holders of
notes will be given by mail to the addresses of holders of the notes as they
appear in the Security Register.

Replacement Of Notes

      Any mutilated note will be replaced by us at the expense of the holder
upon surrender of that note to the Trustee. Notes that become destroyed, stolen
or lost will be replaced by us at the expense of the holder upon delivery to
the Trustee of notes or evidence of the destruction, loss or theft of the notes
satisfactory to us and the Trustee. In the case of a destroyed, lost or stolen
note, an indemnity satisfactory to the Trustee and us may be required at the
expense of the holder of that note before a replacement note will be issued.

Governing Law

      The Indenture and the notes will be governed by, and construed in
accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.

Information Regarding The Trustee

      Chase Manhattan Trust Company, National Association is the Trustee,
Securities Registrar, Paying Agent and Conversion Agent under the Indenture.

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                          DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK

General

      Our authorized capital stock consists of 300,000,000 shares of common
stock, par value $.001 per share, and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par
value $.01 per share. Upon completion of the concurrent offering and the
private placements, we will have approximately 261,050,328 shares (261,950,328
shares if the underwriters' over-allotment option is exercised in full) of
common stock issued and outstanding.

      The following is qualified in its entirety by reference to our
certificate of incorporation and bylaws, copies of which are filed as exhibits
to the Registration Statement of which this prospectus is a part.

Common Stock

      As of November 30, 1999, giving effect to our 2 for 1 stock split of all
shares of common stock outstanding on December 6, 1999, there were 254,192,348
shares of our common stock outstanding and 6,495,032 shares of our common stock
were reserved for issuance under our 1999 Equity Compensation Plan. Upon
completion of the concurrent offering and the private placements, there will be
261,050,328 shares of common stock outstanding.

      The holders of our common stock are entitled to dividends as our board of
directors may declare from funds legally available therefor, subject to the
preferential rights of the holders of our preferred stock, if any. The holders
of our common stock are entitled to one vote per share on any matter to be
voted upon by shareholders. Our certificate of incorporation does not provide
for cumulative voting in connection with the election of directors, and
accordingly, holders of more than 50% of the shares voting will be able to
elect all of the directors. No holder of our common stock will have any
preemptive right to subscribe for any shares of capital stock issued in the
future.

      Upon any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up
of our affairs, the holders of our common stock are entitled to share ratably
in all assets remaining after payment of creditors and subject to prior
distribution rights of our preferred stock, if any. All of the outstanding
shares of common stock are, and the shares offered by us will be, fully paid
and non-assessable.

Preferred Stock

      As of the closing of this offering, no shares of our preferred stock will
be outstanding. Our certificate of incorporation provides that our board of
directors may by resolution establish one or more classes or series of
preferred stock having such number of shares and relative voting rights,
designation, dividend rates, liquidation, and other rights, preferences, and
limitations as may be fixed by them without further shareholder approval. The
holders of our preferred stock may be entitled to preferences over common
shareholders with respect to dividends, liquidation, dissolution, or our
winding up in such amounts as are established by our board of directors
resolutions issuing such shares.

      The issuance of our preferred stock may have the effect of delaying,
deferring or preventing a change in control of Internet Capital Group without
further action by the shareholders and may adversely affect voting and other
rights of holders of our common stock. In addition, issuance of preferred
stock, while providing desirable flexibility in connection with possible
acquisitions and other corporate purposes, could make it more difficult for a
third party to acquire a majority of the outstanding shares of voting stock. At
present, we have no plans to issue any shares of preferred stock.

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Registration Rights

      After the concurrent offering, the holders of 103,779,600 shares of our
common stock and warrants exercisable for 586,433 shares of our common stock
are entitled to demand registration of their shares under the Securities Act.
In conjunction with our initial public offering the holders of 197,942,694
shares of our common stock and warrants exercisable for 2,539,986 shares of our
common stock agreed not to demand registration of their common stock until
February 1, 2000 without the prior written consent of the underwriters of our
initial public offering. In connection with the concurrent offering, the
holders of 51,960,960 shares of our common stock and warrants exercisable for
330,500 shares of our common stock have further agreed not to demand
registration of their common stock for 180 days after the date of this
prospectus without the prior written consent of Merrill Lynch. In addition, the
holders of 25,980,480 shares of our common stock and warrants exercisable for
165,250 shares of our common stock have agreed, in connection with the
concurrent offering, not to demand registration of these securities for 90 days
after the date of this prospectus without the prior written consent of Merrill
Lynch. After this 180-day period or 90-day period, as the case may be, any one
of these holders may require us, on not more than two occasions, to file a
registration statement under the Securities Act with respect to at least 25.0%
of his, her or its shares eligible for demand rights if the gross offering
price would be expected to exceed $5 million. We are required to use our best
efforts to effect the registration, subject to certain conditions and
limitations. In addition, if 180 days after the date of the concurrent
offering, we prepare to register any of our securities under the Securities
Act, for our own account or the account of our other holders, we will send
notice of this registration to holders of the shares eligible for demand and
piggy-back registration rights. Subject to certain conditions and limitations,
they may elect to register their eligible shares. If we are able to file a
registration statement on Form S-3, the holders of shares eligible for demand
rights may register their common stock along with that registration. The
expenses incurred in connection with such registrations will be borne by us,
except that we will pay expenses of only one registration on Form S-3 at a
holder's request per year.

Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law; Certain Anti-Takeover,
Limited Liability and Indemnification Provisions

Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law

      The following is a description of the provisions of the Delaware General
Corporation Law, and our certificate of incorporation and bylaws that we
believe are material to investors. This summary does not purport to be complete
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Delaware General
Corporation Law, and our certificate of incorporation and bylaws.

      We are subject to the provisions of Section 203 of the Delaware General
Corporation Law. Section 203 prohibits a publicly held Delaware corporation
from engaging in a "business combination" with an "interested stockholder" for
a period of three years after the date of the transaction in which the person
became an "interested stockholder," unless the business combination is approved
in a prescribed manner. A "business combination" includes certain mergers,
asset sales, and other transactions resulting in a financial benefit to the
"interested stockholder." Subject to certain exceptions, an "interested
stockholder" is a person who, together with affiliates and associates, owns, or
within the past three years did own, 15% of the corporation's voting stock.

      Certain provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws could
have anti-takeover effects. These provisions are intended to enhance the
likelihood of continuity and stability in the composition of our corporate
policies formulated by our Board of Directors. In addition, these provisions
also are intended to ensure that our Board of Directors will have sufficient
time to act in what the board of directors believes to be in the best interests
of us and our shareholders. These provisions also are designed to reduce our
vulnerability to an unsolicited proposal for our takeover that does not
contemplate the acquisition of all of our outstanding

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shares or an unsolicited proposal for the restructuring or sale of all or part
of Internet Capital Group. The provisions are also intended to discourage
certain tactics that may be used in proxy fights. However, these provisions
could delay or frustrate the removal of incumbent directors or the assumption
of control of us by the holder of a large block of common stock, and could also
discourage or make more difficult a merger, tender offer, or proxy contest,
even if such event would be favorable to the interest of our shareholders.

Classified Board of Directors

      Our certificate of incorporation provides for our Board of Directors to
be divided into three classes of directors, with each class as nearly equal in
number as possible, serving staggered three-year terms (other than directors
who may be elected by holders of preferred stock). As a result, approximately
one-third of our Board of Directors will be elected each year. The classified
board provision will help to assure the continuity and stability of our Board
of Directors and our business strategies and policies as determined by our
Board of Directors. The classified board provision could have the effect of
discouraging a third party from making an unsolicited tender offer or otherwise
attempting to obtain control of us without the approval of our Board of
Directors. In addition, the classified board provision could delay shareholders
who do not like the policies of our Board of Directors from electing a majority
of our Board of Directors for two years.

No Shareholder Action by Written Consent; Special Meetings

      Our certificate of incorporation provides that shareholder action can
only be taken at an annual or special meeting of shareholders and prohibits
shareholder action by written consent in lieu of a meeting. Our bylaws provide
that special meetings of shareholders may be called only by our Board of
Directors or our Chief Executive Officer. Our shareholders are not permitted to
call a special meeting of shareholders or to require that our Board of
Directors call a special meeting.

Advance Notice Requirements for Shareholder Proposals and Director Nominees

      Our bylaws establish an advance notice procedure for our shareholders to
make nominations of candidates for election as directors or to bring other
business before an annual meeting of our shareholders (the "Shareholder Notice
Procedure"). The Shareholder Notice Procedure provides that only persons who
are nominated by, or at the direction of, our Board of Directors or its
Chairman, or by a shareholder who has given timely written notice to our
Secretary or any Assistant Secretary prior to the meeting at which directors
are to be elected, will be eligible for election as our directors. The
Shareholder Notice Procedure also provides that at an annual meeting only such
business may be conducted as has been brought before the meeting by, or at the
direction of, our Board of Directors or its Chairman or by a shareholder who
has given timely written notice to our Secretary of such shareholder's
intention to bring such business before such meeting. Under the Shareholder
Notice Procedure, if a shareholder desires to submit a proposal or nominate
persons for election as directors at an annual meeting, the shareholder must
submit written notice to Internet Capital Group not less than 90 days nor more
than 120 days prior to the first anniversary of the previous year's annual
meeting. In addition, under the Shareholder Notice Procedure, a shareholder's
notice to Internet Capital Group proposing to nominate a person for election as
a director or relating to the conduct of business other than the nomination of
directors must contain certain specified information. If the chairman of a
meeting determines that business was not properly brought before the meeting,
in accordance with the Shareholder Notice Procedure, such business shall not be
discussed or transacted.

Number of Directors; Removal; Filling Vacancies

      Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws provide that our Board of
Directors will consist of not less than 5 nor more than 9 directors (other than
directors elected by holders of our preferred stock), the exact

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number to be fixed from time to time by resolution adopted by our directors.
Further, subject to the rights of the holders of any series of our preferred
stock, if any, our certificate of incorporation and bylaws authorize our Board
of Directors to elect additional directors under specified circumstances and
fill any vacancies that occur in our Board of Directors by reason of death,
resignation, removal, or otherwise. A director so elected by our Board of
Directors to fill a vacancy or a newly created directorship holds office until
the next election of the class for which such director has been chosen and
until his successor is elected and qualified. Subject to the rights of the
holders of any series of our preferred stock, if any, our certificate of
incorporation and bylaws also provide that directors may be removed only for
cause and only by the affirmative vote of holders of a majority of the combined
voting power of the then outstanding stock of Internet Capital Group. The
effect of these provisions is to preclude a shareholder from removing incumbent
directors without cause and simultaneously gaining control of our Board of
Directors by filling the vacancies created by such removal with its own
nominees.

Indemnification

      We have included in our certificate of incorporation and bylaws
provisions to eliminate the personal liability of our directors for monetary
damages resulting from breaches of their fiduciary duty to the extent permitted
by the Delaware General Corporation Law, and to indemnify our directors and
officers to the fullest extent permitted by Section 145 of the Delaware General
Corporation Law, including circumstances in which indemnification is otherwise
discretionary. We believe that these provisions are necessary to attract and
retain qualified persons as directors and officers.

Certificate of Incorporation

      The provisions of our certificate of incorporation that could have anti-
takeover effects as described above are subject to amendment, alteration,
repeal, or rescission by the affirmative vote of the holder of not less than
two-thirds (66 2/3%) of the outstanding shares of voting securities. This
requirement makes it more difficult for shareholders to make changes to the
provisions in our certificate of incorporation which could have anti-takeover
effects by allowing the holders of a minority of the voting securities to
prevent the holders of a majority of voting securities from amending these
provisions of our certificate of incorporation.

Bylaws

      Our certificate of incorporation provides that our bylaws are subject to
adoption, amendment, alteration, repeal, or rescission either by our Board of
Directors without the assent or vote of our shareholders, or by the affirmative
vote of the holders of not less than two-thirds (66 2/3%) of the outstanding
shares of voting securities. This provision makes it more difficult for
shareholders to make changes in our bylaws by allowing the holders of a
minority of the voting securities to prevent the holders of a majority of
voting securities from amending our bylaws.

Transfer Agent and Registrar

      The Transfer Agent and Registrar for our common stock is ChaseMellon
Shareholder Services. The Transfer Agent's address is 4 Station Square,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and its telephone number is (412) 236-8157.

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                        SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE

      Future sales of substantial amounts of our common stock, including our
common stock issued upon exercise of outstanding options and warrants, in the
public market after this offering could adversely affect market prices
prevailing from time to time and could impair our ability to raise capital
through the sale of equity securities.

      Upon completion of the concurrent offering and the private placements,
there will be 261,050,328 shares of our common stock outstanding (assuming no
exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option or exercise of outstanding
options and warrants). Of these shares, the shares sold in the concurrent
offering and 27,353,662 shares sold in our initial public offering are freely
transferable without restriction or further registration under the Securities
Act, except for any shares held by an existing "affiliate" of Internet Capital
Group, as that term is defined by the Securities Act, which shares will be
subject to the resale limitations of Rule 144 adopted under the Securities Act.
The shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes sold in this
offering will be fully tradeable in a similar manner.

      Upon completion of the concurrent offering, 184,971,606 "restricted
shares" as defined in Rule 144 will be outstanding. None of these shares will
be eligible for sale in the public market as of the date of this prospectus.

      In general, under Rule 144 as currently in effect, a person (or persons
whose shares are aggregated) who owns shares that were purchased from us (or
any affiliate) at least one year previously, including a person who may be
deemed our affiliate, is entitled to sell within any three-month period a
number of shares that does not exceed the greater of:

     .  1% of the then outstanding shares of our common stock
        (approximately 2,610,503 shares immediately after the concurrent
        offering) or;

     .  the average weekly trading volume of our common stock on the
        Nasdaq National Market during the four calendar weeks preceding
        the date on which notice of the sale is filed with the Securities
        and Exchange Commission.

      Sales under Rule 144 are also subject to certain manner of sale
provisions, notice requirements and the availability of current public
information about us. Any person (or persons whose shares are aggregated) who
is not deemed to have been our affiliate at any time during the 90 days
preceding a sale, and who owns shares within the definition of "restricted
securities" under Rule 144 under the Securities Act that were purchased from us
(or any affiliate) at least two years previously, would be entitled to sell
such shares under Rule 144(k) without regard to the volume limitations, manner
of sale provisions, public information requirements or notice requirements.

      We have agreed not to offer, sell or otherwise dispose of any shares of
our common stock or any securities convertible into or exercisable or
exchangeable for our common stock or any rights to acquire our common stock for
a period of 180 days after the date of the prospectus for the concurrent
offering, without the prior written consent of the representatives of the
underwriters, subject to certain limited exceptions.

      Prior to this offering, the holders of 197,934,362 shares of our common
stock, options exercisable into an aggregate of 1,348,000 shares of common
stock, and warrants exercisable for an aggregate of 2,548,318 shares of our
common stock agreed not to sell any of these securities until February 1, 2000
without the prior written consent of Merrill Lynch. In connection with the
concurrent offering, the holders of 99,122,394 shares of our common stock and
warrants exercisable for 348,041 shares of our common stock have agreed not to
sell any of these securities for a period of 180 days after the date of this
prospectus without the prior written consent of Merrill Lynch. In addition, the
holders of 27,751,466 shares of our common stock and warrants

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exercisable for 174,020 shares of our common stock have agreed not to sell any
of these securities for a period of 90 days after the date of this prospectus
without the prior written consent of Merrill Lynch.

      The holders of 197,942,694 shares of our common stock have previously
agreed not to demand registration of their common stock until February 1, 2000
without the prior written consent of Merrill Lynch. In addition, the holders of
51,960,960 shares of our common stock and warrants exercisable for 330,500
shares of our common stock have further agreed not to demand registration of
these securities for 180 days after the date of this prospectus without the
prior written consent of Merrill Lynch. In addition, the holders of 25,980,480
shares of our common stock and warrants exercisable for 165,250 shares of our
common stock have agreed not to demand registration of these securities for a
period of 90 days after the date of this prospectus without the prior written
consent of Merrill Lynch. After these periods, if any of these holders cause a
large number of shares to be registered and sold in the public market, or if
any shares of our common stock are issued pursuant to any registration
statement on Forms S-4 or S-8 that have become effective in connection with
acquisitions of interests in any entity or business or other business
combinations or stock option or employee benefit plans, those sales could have
an adverse effect on the market price for the common stock.

      After giving effect to restrictions imposed by federal securities laws,
including but not limited to Rule 144, contractual restrictions and shares that
have been issued upon exercise of outstanding options and warrants, we estimate
that additional shares of our common stock will be available for sale in the
public market as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         Approximate Number of
     Date                                               Shares Eligible for Sale
     ----                                               ------------------------
     <S>                                                <C>
     December 6 through January 2000...................           830,972
     February 2000.....................................        67,644,644
     March 2000 through May 2000.......................        40,014,327
     June 2000.........................................        79,188,767
     Thereafter........................................        40,017,956
</TABLE>

      Since many of these shares were purchased at prices substantially below
current market prices, we believe a significant number of these shares will be
sold when eligible for resale.

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                     U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS

      The following is a summary of the material U.S. federal income and
certain estate tax considerations relating to the purchase, ownership and
disposition of the notes and common stock into which the notes may be
converted. This discussion is based upon the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended (the "Code"), existing and proposed Treasury Regulations, and judicial
decisions and administrative interpretations thereunder, as of the date hereof,
all of which are subject to change, possibly with retroactive effect. There can
be no assurance that the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") will not
challenge one or more of the tax results described herein, and we have not
obtained, nor do we intend to obtain, a ruling from the IRS with respect to the
U.S. federal tax consequences of acquiring or holding notes or common stock.

      This discussion does not purport to address all tax considerations that
may be important to a particular holder in light of the holder's circumstances
(such as the alternative minimum tax provisions of the Code), or to certain
categories of investors (such as certain financial institutions, tax-exempt
organizations, dealers in securities, persons who hold notes or common stock as
part of a hedge, conversion or constructive sale transaction, or straddle or
other risk reduction transaction or persons who have ceased to be United States
citizens or to be taxed as resident aliens) that may be subject to special
rules. This discussion is limited to holders of notes who hold the notes and
any common stock into which the notes are converted as capital assets. This
discussion also does not address the tax consequences arising under the laws of
any foreign, state or local jurisdiction.

      Persons considering the purchase of a note should consult their own tax
advisors as to the particular tax consequences to them of acquiring, holding,
converting or otherwise disposing of the notes and common stock, including the
effect and applicability of state, local or foreign tax laws.

      For purposes of this discussion, the term "U.S. Holder" means a
beneficial owner of a note or common stock that is for U.S. federal income tax
purposes:

     .  a citizen or resident of the United States,

     .  a corporation or other entity created or organized in or under the
        laws of the United States or any political subdivision thereof, or

     .  an estate or trust, the income of which is subject to United
        States federal income taxation regardless of its source.

      If a partnership holds notes, the tax treatment of a partner will
generally depend upon the status of the partner and upon the activities of the
partnership. Partners of partnerships holding notes or common stock should
consult their tax advisers.

Tax Consequences to U.S. Holders

      Payments of Interest. Interest paid on a note will generally be taxable
to a U.S. Holder as ordinary income at the time it accrues or is received in
accordance with the U.S. Holder's method of accounting for federal income tax
purposes. The notes will not generally be treated as bearing original issue
discount for federal income tax purposes.

      Sale, Exchange or Retirement of Notes. Upon the sale, exchange or
retirement of a note, a U.S. Holder will recognize taxable gain or loss equal
to the difference between such holder's adjusted tax basis in the note and the
amount realized on the sale, exchange or retirement (other than amounts
representing interest not previously included in income). A U.S. Holder's
adjusted tax basis in a note will generally equal the cost of the note to such
holder. In general, gain or loss realized on the sale, exchange or retirement
of a note will be capital gain or loss. Prospective investors should consult
their tax advisers regarding the treatment of capital

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gains (which may be taxed at lower rates than ordinary income for taxpayers who
are individuals, trust or estates and have held their notes for more than one
year) and losses (the deductibility of which is subject to limitations).

      Conversion of Notes. A U.S. Holder's conversion of a note into common
stock will generally not be a taxable event (except with respect to interest
that has accrued but not been included in income and cash received in lieu of a
fractional share). A U.S. Holder's basis in the common stock received on
conversion of a note will be the same as the U.S. Holder's basis in the note at
the time of conversion (reduced by any tax basis allocable to a fractional
share and increased by the income recognized with respect to accrued interest),
and the holding period for the common stock received on conversion will include
the holding period of the note converted, except that the holding period of the
common stock allocable to interest that has accrued but not been included in
income may commence with the conversion. Upon a U.S. Holder's conversion of a
note into common stock, interest that has accrued but not been included in
income will be taxable to the U.S. Holder as ordinary interest income. The
receipt of cash in lieu of a fractional share of common stock should generally
result in capital gain or loss (measured by the difference between the cash
received for the fractional share interest and the U.S. Holder's tax basis in
the fractional share interest), the taxation of which is described above in "--
Sale, Exchange or Retirement of Notes."

      Ownership and Disposition of Common Stock. Dividends, if any, paid on the
common stock generally will be includable in the income of a U.S. Holder as
ordinary income to the extent of the U.S. Holder's ratable share of our current
or accumulated earnings and profits. Upon the sale or exchange of common stock,
a U.S. Holder generally will recognize capital gain or capital loss equal to
the difference between the amount realized on such sale or exchange and the
holder's adjusted tax basis in such shares. Prospective investors should
consult their tax advisers regarding the treatment of capital gains (which may
be taxed at lower rates than ordinary income for taxpayers who are individuals,
trust or estates and have held their common stock for more than one year) and
losses (the deductibility of which is subject to limitations).

      Adjustment of Conversion Rate. If at any time we make a distribution of
property to shareholders that would be taxable to such shareholders as a
dividend for federal income tax purposes (for example, distributions of
evidences of indebtedness or our assets, but generally not stock dividends or
rights to subscribe for common stock) and, pursuant to the anti-dilution
provisions of the Indenture, the Conversion Rate of the notes is increased,
such increase may be deemed to be the payment of a taxable dividend to U.S.
Holders of notes. If the Conversion Rate is increased at our discretion or in
certain other circumstances, such increase also may be deemed to be the payment
of a taxable dividend to U.S. Holders of notes. Moreover, in certain other
circumstances, the absence of such an adjustment to the Conversion Rate of the
notes may result in a taxable dividend to the holders of common stock.

Information Reporting Requirements and Backup Withholding

      Information reporting will apply to payments of interest or dividends
made by us on, or the proceeds of the sale or other disposition of, the notes
or shares of common stock with respect to certain noncorporate U.S. Holders,
and backup withholding at a rate of 31% may apply unless the recipient of such
payment supplies a taxpayer identification number, certified under penalties of
perjury, as well as certain other information or otherwise establishes an
exemption from backup withholding. Any amount withheld under the backup
withholding rules is allowable as a credit against the U.S. Holder's federal
income tax, provided that the required information is provided to the IRS.


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                                  UNDERWRITING

General

      We intend to offer our notes through the underwriters. Merrill Lynch,
Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Deutsche Bank
Securities, Inc. are acting as representatives of each of the underwriters
named below. Subject to the terms and conditions provided in a purchase
agreement among us and the underwriters, we have agreed to sell to the
underwriters, and each of the underwriters severally has agreed to purchase
from us, the aggregate principal amount of notes identified opposite its name
below.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    Principal
            Underwriter                                               Amount
            -----------                                             ---------
<S>                                                                <C>
    Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
             Incorporated.........................................      $
    Goldman, Sachs & Co...........................................
    Deutsche Bank Securities Inc..................................
                                                                   ------------
         Total.................................................... $250,000,000
                                                                   ============
</TABLE>

      The underwriters have agreed to purchase all of the notes being sold
pursuant to the terms and conditions of the purchase agreement if any of those
notes are purchased. If an underwriter defaults, the purchase agreement
provides that the purchase commitments of the non-defaulting underwriters may
be increased or the purchase agreement may be terminated.

      We have agreed to indemnify the underwriters against certain liabilities,
including liabilities under the Securities Act, or to contribute to payments
the underwriters may be required to make in respect of those liabilities.

      The notes are being offered by the underwriters, subject to prior sales,
when, as and if issued to and accepted by them, subject to approval of certain
legal matters by counsel for the underwriters and certain other conditions. The
underwriters reserve the right to withdraw, cancel or modify offers to the
public and to reject orders in whole or in part.

Commissions and Discounts

      The underwriters have advised us that they propose initially to offer the
notes to the public at the public offering price on the cover page of this
prospectus and to dealers at that price less a concession not in excess of  %
of the principal amount of the notes. The underwriters may allow, and the
dealers may reallow, a discount not in excess of  % of the principal amount of
the notes to other dealers. After the initial public offering of the notes, the
public offering price, concession and discount may be changed.

      The following table shows the public offering price, underwriting
discount and the proceeds before expenses to us. The information assumes either
no exercise or full exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment
option.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                Without  With
                                                       Per Note Option  Option
                                                       -------- ------- ------
     <S>                                               <C>      <C>     <C>
     Public offering price............................    $        $      $
     Underwriting discount............................    $        $      $
     Proceeds, before expenses, to Internet Capital
      Group, Inc. ....................................    $        $      $
</TABLE>

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      The expenses of the offering, not including the underwriting discount,
are estimated at $684,930 and are payable by us.

Over-allotment Option

      We have granted an option to the underwriters, exercisable for 30 days
after the date of this prospectus, to purchase up to $37.5 million of the notes
at the public offering price on the cover page of this prospectus, less the
underwriting discount. The underwriters may exercise this option solely to
cover over-allotments, if any, made on the sale of our notes offered hereby. If
the underwriters exercise this option, each underwriter will be obligated,
subject to certain conditions, to purchase a number of additional notes
proportionate to that underwriter's initial amount reflected in the above
table.

Reserved Notes

      At our request, the underwriters have reserved up to $20 million of notes
for sale to Internet Assets, Inc. Internet Assets, Inc. has not committed to
purchasing these notes. The aggregate amount of notes available for sale to the
general public will be reduced to the extent Internet Assets, Inc. purchases
such reserved notes. Any reserved notes which are not so orally confirmed for
purchase within one day of the pricing of the offering will be offered by the
underwriters to the general public on the same basis as the other notes offered
by this prospectus.

No Sales of Similar Securities

      We have agreed, with some exceptions, without the prior written consent
of Merrill Lynch on behalf of the underwriters for a period of 180 days after
the date of this prospectus, not to directly or indirectly:

     .  offer, pledge, sell, contract to sell, sell any option or contract
        to purchase, purchase any option or contract to sell, grant any
        option, right or warrant for the sale of, lend or otherwise
        dispose of or transfer any shares of our common stock or
        securities convertible into, or exchangeable or exercisable for
        our common stock or convertible debt or preferred securities,
        whether now owned or later acquired by the person executing the
        agreement or with respect to which the person executing the
        agreement later acquires the power of disposition, or file a
        registration statement under the Securities Act relating to any of
        the foregoing, except for any registration statement on Forms S-4
        or S-8 or any successor form or other registration statement
        relating to shares of our common stock issued in connection with
        an acquisition of an entity or business or other business
        combination, or shares of our common stock issued in connection
        with stock option or other employee benefit plans or

     .  enter into any swap or other agreement that transfers, in whole or
        in part, the economic consequence of ownership of our convertible
        debt, common stock or securities convertible into, or exchangeable
        or exercisable for our common stock or preferred securities,
        whether any such swap or transaction is to be settled by delivery
        of our convertible debt or common stock or preferred securities or
        other securities, in cash or otherwise.

Price Stabilization and Short Positions

      Until the distribution of the notes is completed, rules of the SEC may
limit the ability of the underwriters and some selling group members to bid for
and purchase our notes or the shares of our common

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stock into which the notes are convertible. However, the underwriters may
engage in transactions that stabilize the price of our notes or the shares of
our common stock into which the notes are convertible. These transactions
consist of bids or purchases for the purpose of pegging, fixing or maintaining
the price of these securities.

      If the underwriters create a short position in our notes or common stock
in connection with the offering, i.e., if they sell more notes than are listed
on the cover page of this prospectus, the underwriters may reduce that short
position by purchasing our notes or shares of our common stock in the open
market. The underwriters may also elect to reduce any short position by
exercising all or part of the over-allotment option described above. Purchases
of our common stock to stabilize its price or to reduce a short position may
cause the price of our common stock to be higher than it might be in the
absence of such purchases.

      Neither we nor any of the underwriters makes any representation or
prediction as to the direction or magnitude of any effect that the transactions
described above may have on the price of our notes or of the price of our
common stock. In addition, neither we nor any of the underwriters makes any
representation that the underwriters will engage in these transactions or that
these transactions, once commenced, will not be discontinued without notice.

Passive Market Making

      In connection with the concurrent offering, underwriters and selling
group members may engage in passive market making transactions in our common
stock on the Nasdaq National Market in accordance with Rule 103 of Regulation M
under the Exchange Act during a period before the commencement of offers or
sales of common stock and extending through distribution. A passive market
maker must display its bid at a price not in excess of the highest independent
bid of such security. However, if all independent bids are lowered below the
passive market maker's bid, such bid must then be lowered when specified
purchase limits are exceeded.

                                 LEGAL MATTERS

      The validity of our notes offered hereby will be passed upon for us by
Dechert Price & Rhoads, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dechert Price & Rhoads
beneficially owns 41,666 shares of our common stock and warrants exercisable at
$6.00 per share to purchase 8,333 shares of our common stock. Members of and
attorneys associated with Dechert Price & Rhoads beneficially own an aggregate
of 12,554 shares of our common stock and warrants exercisable at $6.00 per
share to purchase 1,111 shares of our common stock.

      Certain legal and regulatory matters in connection with the offering will
be passed upon for the underwriters by Davis Polk & Wardwell, New York, New
York. Davis Polk & Wardwell beneficially owns 50,000 shares of our common
stock. Members of and attorneys associated with Davis Polk & Wardwell
beneficially own an aggregate of 25,450 shares of our common stock and warrants
exercisable at $6.00 per share to purchase an aggregate of 5,000 shares of our
common stock. Davis Polk & Wardwell is also acting as special Investment
Company Act counsel to us and underwriters.

                                    EXPERTS

      The consolidated financial statements of Internet Capital Group, Inc. as
of December 31, 1997 and 1998 and for the period March 4, 1996 (inception)
through December 31, 1996, and for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998
have been included herein and in the registration statement in reliance upon
the report of KPMG LLP, independent certified public accountants, appearing
elsewhere herein, and upon authority of said firm as experts in auditing and
accounting.

      The financial statements of Applica Corporation as of December 31, 1998,
and for the period from September 24, 1998 (inception) through December 31,
1998 have been included herein and in the registration statement in reliance
upon the report of KPMG LLP, independent certified public accountants,
appearing elsewhere herein, and upon authority of said firm as experts in
auditing and accounting.

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      The financial statements of CommerceQuest, Inc. as of December 31, 1997
and 1998 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1998
included in this prospectus, have been so included in reliance on the report of
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent accountants, given on the authority of
said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

      The financial statements of Commerx, Inc. as of December 31, 1998 and for
the year ended December 31, 1998 included in this prospectus, have been so
included in reliance on the report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent
accountants, given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and
accounting.

      The financial statements of ComputerJobs.com, Inc. as of December 31,
1997 and 1998, and for the period from January 16, 1996 (inception) through
December 31, 1996 and for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998 appearing
in this Prospectus and Registration Statement have been audited by Ernst &
Young LLP, independent auditors, as set forth on their report thereon appearing
elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon such report given on the
authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

      The consolidated financial statements of eMerge Interactive, Inc. as of
December 31, 1997 and 1998 and September 30, 1999 and for each of the years in
the three-year period ended December 31, 1998 and the nine months ended
September 30, 1999 have been included herein and in the registration statement
in reliance upon the report of KPMG LLP, independent certified public
accountants, appearing elsewhere herein, and upon authority of said firm as
experts in auditing and accounting.

      The financial statements of JusticeLink, Inc. (formerly LAWPlus, Inc.) as
of December 31, 1998, and for the year ended December 31, 1998 appearing in
this Prospectus and Registration Statement have been audited by Ernst & Young
LLP, independent auditors, as set forth on their report thereon appearing
elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon such report given on the
authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

      The financial statements of ONVIA.com, Inc. included in this prospectus
have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, independent auditors, as stated in
their report, appearing herein, and are included in reliance upon the report of
such firm given upon their authority as experts in auditing and accounting.

      The combined financial statements of Purchasing Group, Inc. and
Integrated Sourcing, LLC as of September 30, 1999 and for the nine months then
ended have been included herein and in the registration statement in reliance
upon the report of KPMG LLP, independent certified public accountants,
appearing elsewhere herein, and upon authority of said firm as experts in
auditing and accounting.

      The financial statements of Syncra Software, Inc. as of December 31, 1998
and for the period from February 11, 1998 (inception) through December 31, 1998
included in this prospectus have been so included in reliance on the report of
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent accountants, given on the authority of
said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

      The financial statements of traffic.com, Inc. as of December 31, 1998 and
for the period from January 8, 1998 (commencement of activities) to December
31, 1998 included in this prospectus have been so included in reliance on the
report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent accountants, given on the
authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

      The financial statements of United Messaging, Inc. as of December 31,
1998 and for the period from August 25, 1998 (date of inception) to December
31, 1998 included in this prospectus and elsewhere in the registration
statement have been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public
accountants, as indicated in their report with respect thereto, and are
included herein in reliance on the authority of said firm as experts in giving
said reports.

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      The financial statements of Universal Access, Inc. as of December 31,
1997 and 1998, and for the period from October 2, 1997 (date of inception) to
December 31, 1997 and for the year ended December 31, 1998 included in this
prospectus have been so included in reliance on the report of
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent accountants, given on the authority of
said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

      The financial statements of USgift.com Corporation as of September 30,
1999 and for the period from inception (April 27, 1999) to September 30, 1999
included herein and in the registration statement have been audited by Arthur
Andersen LLP, independent public accountants, as indicated in their report with
respect thereto, and are included herein in reliance upon the authority of said
firm as experts in giving said report.

      The financial statements of VitalTone Inc. as of September 30, 1999 and
for the period from July 12, 1999 (inception) to September 30, 1999 have been
included herein and in the registration statement in reliance upon the report
of KPMG LLP, independent certified public accountants, appearing elsewhere
herein, and upon authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

      The financial statements of Vivant! Corporation as of December 31, 1998
and 1997 and for the year ended December 31, 1998 and the periods from August
7, 1997 (Inception) through December 31, 1997 and 1998 included in this
prospectus have been so included in reliance on the report of
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent accountants, given on the authority of
said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

      The consolidated financial statements of Web Yes, Inc. and Subsidiary as
of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and for the two years ended December 31, 1998
have been included herein and in the registration statement in reliance upon
the report of KPMG LLP, independent certified public accountants, appearing
elsewhere herein, and upon authority of said firm as experts in auditing and
accounting.

      The financial statements of WPL Laboratories, Inc. as of December 31,
1997 and 1998, and for the years then ended have been included herein and in
the registration statement in reliance upon the report of KPMG LLP, independent
certified public accountants, appearing elsewhere herein, and upon authority of
said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

                      WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

      We are subject to the informational requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act and we file reports, proxy and information statements and other
information with the Commission. You may read and copy all or any portion of
the reports, proxy and information statements or other information we file at
the Commission's principal office in Washington, D.C., and copies of all or any
part thereof may be obtained from the Public Reference Section of the
Commission, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, and at the
Commission's regional offices located at Citicorp Center, 500 West Madison
Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60661 and at 7 World Trade Center, 13th
Floor, New York, New York 10048 after payment of fees prescribed by the
Commission. Please call the Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further
information on operation of the public reference rooms. The Commission also
maintains a World Wide Web site which provides online access to reports, proxy
and information statements and other information regarding registrants that
file electronically with the Commission at the address http://www.sec.gov.

      We have filed with the Commission a Registration Statement on Form S-1
under the Securities Act with respect to the notes to be sold in this offering.
This prospectus does not contain all of the information set forth in the
registration statement and the exhibits to the registration statement. For
further information with respect to Internet Capital Group and our common stock
offered hereby, reference is made to the Registration Statement and the
exhibits filed as a part of the Registration Statement. Statements contained in
this prospectus concerning the contents of any contract or any other document
are not necessarily complete; reference is made in each instance to the copy of
such contract or any other document filed as an exhibit to the registration
statement. Each such statement is qualified in all respects by such reference
to such exhibit. The registration statement, including exhibits thereto, may be
inspected without charge at the locations described above, or obtained upon
payment of fees prescribed by the Commission.

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                   INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          PAGE
                                                                          ----
<S>                                                                       <C>
INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
Report of Independent Auditors...........................................  F-5

Consolidated Balance Sheets..............................................  F-6

Consolidated Statements of Operations....................................  F-7

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity..........................  F-8

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)...................  F-9

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.................................... F-10

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............................... F-11

INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA INFORMATION
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements Basis of
 Presentation............................................................ F-34

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet..................... F-35

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statements of Operations.......... F-36

Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements..... F-37

APPLICA CORPORATION
Independent Auditors' Report............................................. F-40

Balance Sheet............................................................ F-41

Statement of Operations.................................................. F-42

Statement of Stockholders' Equity........................................ F-43

Statement of Cash Flows.................................................. F-44

Notes to Financial Statements............................................ F-45

BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.
Independent Auditors' Report............................................. F-48

Balance Sheets........................................................... F-49

Statements of Operations................................................. F-50

Statements of Stockholders' Equity....................................... F-51

Statements of Cash Flows................................................. F-52

Notes to Financial Statements............................................ F-53

COMMERCEQUEST, INC.
Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants....................... F-64

Balance Sheets........................................................... F-65

Statements of Operations................................................. F-66

Statements of Changes in Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity.................. F-67

Statements of Cash Flows................................................. F-68

Notes to Financial Statements............................................ F-69
</TABLE>



                                      F-1
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          PAGE
                                                                          -----
<S>                                                                       <C>
COMMERX, INC.
Report of Independent Accountants........................................  F-79

Balance Sheets...........................................................  F-80

Statements of Operations.................................................  F-81

Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Deficit...........................  F-82

Statements of Cash Flows.................................................  F-83

Notes to Financial Statements............................................  F-84

COMPUTERJOBS.COM, INC.
Report of Independent Auditors...........................................  F-94

Balance Sheets...........................................................  F-95

Statements of Income.....................................................  F-96

Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)..................  F-97

Statements of Cash Flows.................................................  F-98

Notes to Financial Statements............................................  F-99

EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.
Independent Auditors' Report............................................. F-105

Consolidated Balance Sheets.............................................. F-106

Consolidated Statements of Operations.................................... F-107

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)................ F-108

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.................................... F-109

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............................... F-110

JUSTICELINK, INC.
Report of Independent Auditors........................................... F-123

Balance Sheets........................................................... F-124

Statements of Operations................................................. F-125

Statements of Mandatory Redeemable Convertible Stock and Other Capital... F-126

Statements of Cash Flows................................................. F-127

Notes to Financial Statements............................................ F-128

ONVIA.COM, INC.
Independent Auditors' Report............................................. F-140

Consolidated Balance Sheets.............................................. F-141

Consolidated Statements of Operations.................................... F-142

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Deficit (Equity)..... F-143

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.................................... F-144

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............................... F-145

</TABLE>


                                      F-2
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         PAGE
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<S>                                                                      <C>
PURCHASING GROUP, INC. AND INTEGRATED SOURCING, LLC
Independent Auditors' Report............................................ F-141

Combined Balance Sheet.................................................. F-142

Combined Statement of Operations........................................ F-143

Combined Statements of Stockholders' Deficit and Members' Capital....... F-144

Combined Statement of Cash Flows........................................ F-145

Notes to Combined Financial Statements.................................. F-146

SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
Report of Independent Accountants....................................... F-150

Balance Sheet........................................................... F-151

Statement of Operations................................................. F-152

Statement of Changes in Redeemable Preferred Stock and Stockholders'
 Deficit................................................................ F-153

Statement of Cash Flows................................................. F-154

Notes to Financial Statements........................................... F-155

TRAFFIC.COM, Inc.
Report of Independent Accountants....................................... F-164

Balance Sheets.......................................................... F-165

Statements of Operations................................................ F-166

Statements of Shareholders' Deficit..................................... F-167

Statements of Cash Flows................................................ F-168

Notes to Financial Statements........................................... F-169

UNITED MESSAGING, INC.
Report of Independent Public Accountants................................ F-177

Balance Sheets.......................................................... F-178

Statements of Operations................................................ F-179

Statements of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders'
 Deficit................................................................ F-180

Statements of Cash Flows................................................ F-181

Notes to Financial Statements........................................... F-182

UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.
Report of Independent Accountants....................................... F-187

Balance Sheets.......................................................... F-188

Statements of Operations................................................ F-189

Statements of Cash Flows................................................ F-190

Statements of Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity............................ F-191

Notes to Financial Statements........................................... F-192

</TABLE>


                                      F-3
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                           PAGE
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<S>                                                                        <C>
USGIFT, INC.
Report of Independent Public Accountants.................................. F-220

Balance Sheet............................................................. F-221

Statement of Operations and Accumulated Deficit........................... F-222

Statement of Cash Flows................................................... F-223

Notes to Financial Statements............................................. F-224

VITALTONE, INC.
Independent Auditors' Report.............................................. F-229

Balance Sheet............................................................. F-230

Statement of Operations................................................... F-231

Statement of Stockholders' Equity......................................... F-232

Statement of Cash Flows................................................... F-233

Notes to Financial Statements............................................. F-234

VIVANT! CORPORATION
Report of Independent Accountants......................................... F-240

Balance Sheets............................................................ F-241

Statements of Operations.................................................. F-242

Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit).............................. F-243

Statements of Cash Flows.................................................. F-244

Notes to Financial Statements............................................. F-245

WEB YES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Independent Auditors' Report.............................................. F-254

Consolidated Balance Sheets............................................... F-255

Consolidated Statements of Operations..................................... F-256

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity........................... F-257

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows..................................... F-258

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................................ F-259

WPL LABORATORIES, INC.
Independent Auditors' Report.............................................. F-263

Balance Sheets............................................................ F-264

Statements of Income...................................................... F-265

Statements of Stockholders' Equity........................................ F-266

Statements of Cash Flows.................................................. F-267

Notes to Financial Statements............................................. F-268
</TABLE>

                                      F-4
<PAGE>

                         Report of Independent Auditors

The Board of Directors and Shareholders Internet Capital Group, Inc.:

When the transaction referred to in the last paragraph of Note 3 of the Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements has been consummated, we will be in a
position to render the following report.

                                          KPMG LLP

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Internet
Capital Group, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the
related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders' equity,
comprehensive income (loss) and cash flows for the period March 4, 1996
(inception) to December 31, 1996 and for the years ended December 31, 1997 and
1998. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We did not audit the
financial statements of certain nonsubsidiary investee companies
(ComputerJobs.com, Inc. and Syncra Software, Inc.), which Internet Capital
Group, Inc. originally acquired an interest in during 1998. The Company's
ownership interests in and advances to these nonsubsidiary investee companies
at December 31, 1998 were $8,392,155, and its equity in net income (loss) of
these nonsubsidiary investee companies was $3,876,148 for the year ended
December 31, 1998. The financial statements of these nonsubsidiary investee
companies were audited by other auditors whose reports have been furnished to
us, and our opinion, insofar as it relates to the amounts included for these
nonsubsidiary investee companies, is based solely on the reports of the other
auditors.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

In our opinion, based on our audits and the reports of the other auditors, the
consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Internet Capital Group, Inc. and
subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for the period March 4, 1996 (inception) to
December 31, 1996 and for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 7, 1999


                                      F-5
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                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

                          Consolidated Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   (Unaudited)
                                             December 31,
                                        ------------------------  September 30,
                                           1997         1998          1999
                                        -----------  -----------  -------------
<S>                                     <C>          <C>          <C>
Assets
Current Assets
  Cash and cash equivalents............ $ 5,967,461  $26,840,904  $186,137,151
  Short-term investments...............          --           --    22,845,079
  Accounts receivable, less allowances
   for doubtful accounts ($30,000-1997;
   $61,037-1998; $208,645-1999)........     721,381    1,842,137     8,531,879
  Prepaid expenses and other current
   assets..............................     148,313    1,119,062     7,024,086
                                        -----------  -----------  ------------
  Total current assets.................   6,837,155   29,802,103   224,538,195
  Fixed assets, net....................     544,443    1,151,268     6,169,802
  Ownership interests in and advances
   to Partner Companies................  24,045,080   59,491,940   168,690,379
  Available-for-sale securities........          --    3,251,136    19,233,805
  Intangible assets, net...............      34,195    2,476,135    22,854,350
  Deferred taxes.......................          --           --    18,845,639
  Other................................      20,143      613,393     9,895,199
                                        -----------  -----------  ------------
Total Assets........................... $31,481,016  $96,785,975  $470,227,369
                                        ===========  ===========  ============
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current Liabilities
  Current maturities of long-term
   debt................................ $   150,856  $   288,016  $    735,885
  Line of credit.......................   2,500,000    2,000,000            --
  Accounts payable.....................     696,619    1,348,293     4,478,916
  Accrued expenses.....................     388,525    1,823,407    10,336,185
  Note payable to Partner Company......          --    1,713,364            --
  Deferred revenue.....................     710,393    2,176,585       117,523
  Convertible note (Note 3)............          --           --     8,499,942
                                        -----------  -----------  ------------
  Total current liabilities............   4,446,393    9,349,665    24,168,451
  Long-term debt.......................     399,948      351,924     1,633,360
  Minority interest....................          --    6,360,008    25,908,961
  Commitments and contingencies (Note
   16)
Shareholders' Equity
  Preferred stock, $.01 par value;
   10,000,000 shares authorized........          --           --            --
  Common stock, $.001 par value;
   300,000,000 shares authorized;
   93,567,250 (1997), 132,087,250
   (1998) and 253,014,086 (1999) issued
   and outstanding.....................      93,567      132,087       253,014
  Additional paid-in capital...........  36,098,031   74,932,416   510,325,881
  Retained earnings (accumulated
   deficit)............................  (8,642,113)   5,256,815    (3,165,920)
  Unamortized deferred compensation....    (914,810)  (1,330,011)  (14,371,190)
  Notes receivable-shareholders........          --           --   (81,147,592)
  Accumulated other comprehensive
   income..............................          --    1,733,071     6,622,404
                                        -----------  -----------  ------------
  Total shareholders' equity...........  26,634,675   80,724,378   418,516,597
                                        -----------  -----------  ------------
Total Liabilities and Shareholders'
 Equity................................ $31,481,016  $96,785,975  $470,227,369
                                        ===========  ===========  ============
</TABLE>
                See notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                      F-6
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

                     Consolidated Statements of Operations

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                         March 4, 1996                                       (Unaudited)
                         (Inception) to Year Ended  December 31,   Nine Months Ended September 30,
                          December 31,  -------------------------  --------------------------------
                              1996         1997          1998           1998             1999
                         -------------- -----------  ------------  ---------------  ---------------
<S>                      <C>            <C>          <C>           <C>              <C>
Revenue.................  $   285,140   $   791,822  $  3,134,769  $     1,861,799  $    14,783,096
                          -----------   -----------  ------------  ---------------  ---------------
Operating Expenses
  Cost of revenue.......      427,470     1,767,017     4,642,528        2,898,700        7,424,594
  Selling, general and
   administrative.......    1,920,898     5,742,606    15,513,831        9,829,594       31,002,518
                          -----------   -----------  ------------  ---------------  ---------------
  Total operating
   expenses.............    2,348,368     7,509,623    20,156,359       12,728,294       38,427,112
                          -----------   -----------  ------------  ---------------  ---------------
                           (2,063,228)   (6,717,801)  (17,021,590)     (10,866,495)     (23,644,016)
Other income, net.......           --            --    30,483,177       23,514,321       47,001,191
Interest income.........      102,029       264,391     1,305,787          746,769        4,176,770
Interest expense........      (13,931)     (126,105)     (381,199)        (233,117)      (1,770,324)
                          -----------   -----------  ------------  ---------------  ---------------
Income (Loss) Before
 Income Taxes, Minority
 Interest and Equity
 Income (Loss)..........   (1,975,130)   (6,579,515)   14,386,175       13,161,478       25,763,621
Income taxes............           --            --            --               --       12,840,423
Minority interest.......      427,185      (106,411)    5,381,640        2,699,112        4,133,057
Equity income (loss)....     (514,540)      106,298    (5,868,887)      (3,969,734)     (49,141,961)
                          -----------   -----------  ------------  ---------------  ---------------
Net Income (Loss).......  $(2,062,485)  $(6,579,628) $ 13,898,928  $    11,890,856  $    (6,404,860)
                          ===========   ===========  ============  ===============  ===============
Net Income (Loss) Per
 Share
  Basic.................  $     (0.05)  $     (0.10) $       0.12  $          0.11  $          (.03)
  Diluted...............  $     (0.05)  $     (0.10) $       0.12  $          0.11  $          (.03)
Weighted Average
 Shares Outstanding
  Basic.................   40,791,548    68,197,688   112,204,578      105,627,672      185,103,758
  Diluted...............   40,791,548    68,197,688   112,298,578      105,674,672      185,103,758
Pro Forma Information
 (Unaudited) (Note 2):
Pro forma net income
 (loss)
  Pretax income (loss)..                             $ 13,898,928                   $   (19,245,283)
  Pro forma income
   taxes................                               (5,142,603)                        6,735,849
                                                     ------------                   ---------------
  Pro forma net income
   (loss)...............                             $  8,756,325                   $   (12,509,434)
                                                     ============                   ===============
Pro forma net income
 (loss) per share
  Basic.................                             $       0.08                   $         (0.07)
  Diluted...............                             $       0.08                   $         (0.07)
Pro forma weighted
 average shares
 outstanding
  Basic.................                              112,204,578                       185,103,758
  Diluted...............                              112,298,578                       185,103,758
</TABLE>

                See notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                      F-7
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

                Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           Retained                                 Accumulated
                        Common Stock        Additional     Earnings    Unamortized      Notes          Other
                    ---------------------    Paid-In     (Accumulated    Deferred    Receivable--  Comprehensive
                      Shares      Amount     Capital       Deficit)    Compensation  Shareholders     Income        Total
                    -----------  --------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------- ------------
<S>                 <C>          <C>       <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
Balance as of
 March 4, 1996....           --  $     --  $         --  $        --   $         --            --   $       --   $         --
Issuance of common
 stock, net.......   27,446,852    27,447    13,658,566           --             --            --           --     13,686,013
Issuance of common
 stock
 for ownership
 interest (Note
 10)..............   12,278,148    12,278     1,096,174           --             --            --           --      1,108,452
Issuance of
 restricted
 stock............   12,054,034    12,054     1,007,612           --     (1,019,666)           --           --             --
Amortization of
 deferred
 compensation.....           --        --            --           --        126,876            --           --        126,876
Net loss..........           --        --            --   (2,062,485)            --            --           --     (2,062,485)
                    -----------  --------  ------------  -----------   ------------  ------------   ----------   ------------
Balance as of
 December 31,
 1996.............   51,779,034    51,779    15,762,352   (2,062,485)      (892,790)           --           --     12,858,856
Issuance of common
 stock............   40,275,000    40,275    20,097,230           --             --            --           --     20,137,505
Issuance of
 restricted
 stock............    3,546,106     3,546       414,789           --       (418,335)           --           --             --
Forfeitures of
 restricted
 stock............   (2,032,890)   (2,033)     (176,340)          --        178,373            --           --             --
Amortization of
 deferred
 compensation.....           --        --            --           --        217,942            --           --        217,942
Net loss..........           --        --            --   (6,579,628)            --            --           --     (6,579,628)
                    -----------  --------  ------------  -----------   ------------  ------------   ----------   ------------
Balance as of
 December 31,
 1997.............   93,567,250    93,567    36,098,031   (8,642,113)      (914,810)           --           --     26,634,675
Issuance of common
 stock, net.......   38,520,000    38,520    38,166,099           --             --            --           --     38,204,619
Issuance of stock
 options to non-
 employees........           --        --       668,286           --       (668,286)           --           --             --
Net unrealized
 appreciation in
 available-for-
 sale securities..           --        --            --           --             --            --    1,733,071      1,733,071
Amortization of
 deferred
 compensation.....           --        --            --           --        253,085            --           --        253,085
Net income........           --        --            --   13,898,928             --            --           --     13,898,928
                    -----------  --------  ------------  -----------   ------------  ------------   ----------   ------------
Balance as of
 December 31,
 1998.............  132,087,250   132,087    74,932,416    5,256,815     (1,330,011)           --    1,733,071     80,724,378
Nine months ended
 September 30,
 1999--Unaudited
 (Note 3):
Issuance of common
 stock, net.......   70,100,000    70,100   241,046,796           --             --            --           --    241,116,896
Issuance of common
 stock and income
 tax benefit upon
 exercise of
 options..........   35,991,500    35,992    90,512,442           --             --   (81,147,592)          --      9,400,842
Issuance of common
 stock for
 ownership
 interest
 including value
 of beneficial
 conversion
 feature..........      509,270       509     3,999,549           --             --            --           --      4,000,058
Issuance of stock
 options to non-
 employees........           --        --     3,691,158           --     (3,691,158)           --           --             --
Issuance of stock
 options to
 employees below
 deemed fair value
 on date of
 grant............           --        --    12,731,085           --    (12,731,085)           --           --             --
Issuance of common
 stock and waiving
 of accrued
 interest upon
 conversion of
 convertible
 notes............   14,999,732    15,000    91,070,325           --             --            --           --     91,085,325
Net unrealized
 appreciation in
 available- for-
 sale securities..           --        --            --           --             --            --    4,889,333      4,889,333
Amortization of
 deferred
 compensation.....           --        --            --           --      3,321,021            --           --      3,321,021
Issuance of
 warrants in
 connection with
 line of credit...           --        --     1,030,000           --             --            --           --      1,030,000
LLC termination...           --        --    (8,657,936)   8,657,936             --            --           --             --
Distribution to
 former LLC
 members..........           --        --            --  (10,675,811)            --            --           --    (10,675,811)
Other.............     (673,666)     (674)      (29,954)          --         60,043            --           --         29,415
Net loss..........           --        --            --   (6,404,860)            --            --           --     (6,404,860)
                    -----------  --------  ------------  -----------   ------------  ------------   ----------   ------------
Balance as of
 September 30,
 1999
 (unaudited)......  253,014,086  $253,014  $510,325,881  $(3,165,920)  $(14,371,190) $(81,147,592)  $6,622,404   $418,516,597
                    ===========  ========  ============  ===========   ============  ============   ==========   ============
</TABLE>

                See notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                      F-8
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

             Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            (Unaudited)
                                         Year Ended December 31,  Nine Months Ended September 30,
                                         ------------------------ -------------------------------
                          March 4, 1996
                          (Inception) to
                           December 31,
                               1996         1997         1998          1998             1999
                          -------------- -----------  ----------- ---------------  ---------------
<S>                       <C>            <C>          <C>         <C>              <C>
Net Income (Loss).......   $(2,062,485)  $(6,579,628) $13,898,928 $    11,890,856  $    (6,404,860)
                           -----------   -----------  ----------- ---------------  ---------------
Other Comprehensive
 Income (Loss) Before
 Tax
 Unrealized holding
  gains in available-
  for-sale securities...            --            --    1,733,071      16,723,419       16,167,352
 Reclassification
  adjustments...........            --            --           --      (8,506,106)      (7,712,109)
Tax Related to
 Comprehensive Income
 (Loss)
 Unrealized holding
  gains in available-
  for-sale securities...            --            --           --              --       (5,658,573)
 Reclassification
  adjustments...........            --            --           --              --        2,092,663
                           -----------   -----------  ----------- ---------------  ---------------
 Net unrealized
  appreciation in
  available-for-sale
  securities............            --            --    1,733,071       8,217,313        4,889,333
                           -----------   -----------  ----------- ---------------  ---------------
Comprehensive Income
 (Loss).................   $(2,062,485)  $(6,579,628) $15,631,999     $20,108,169  $    (1,515,527)
                           ===========   ===========  =========== ===============  ===============
</TABLE>



                See notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                      F-9
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

                     Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          (Unaudited)
                                               Year Ended                 Nine Months
                                              December 31,            Ended September 30,
                                        -------------------------  ---------------------------
                         March 4, 1996
                         (Inception) to
                          December 31,
                              1996         1997          1998          1998          1999
                         -------------- -----------  ------------  ------------  -------------
<S>                      <C>            <C>          <C>           <C>           <C>
Operating Activities
Net income (loss)......   $(2,062,485)  $(6,579,628) $ 13,898,928  $ 11,890,856  $  (6,404,860)
Adjustments to
 reconcile to net cash
 used in operating
 activities:
 Other income..........            --            --   (30,483,177)  (23,514,321)   (46,973,584)
 Depreciation and
  amortization.........       481,796       446,289     1,135,269       438,769      8,103,725
 Equity (income)
  loss.................       514,540      (106,298)    5,868,887     3,969,734     49,141,961
 Minority interest.....      (427,185)      106,411    (5,381,640)   (2,699,112)    (4,133,057)
 Deferred taxes........            --            --            --            --    (13,090,907)
Changes in assets and
 liabilities, net of
 effect of
 acquisitions:
 Accounts receivable,
  net..................    (2,176,869)    1,574,374    (1,183,360)     (332,010)    (5,528,323)
 Prepaid expenses and
  other assets.........       (69,558)     (142,384)   (1,346,515)     (464,814)    (7,282,894)
 Accounts payable......        43,727       565,672       620,127     1,072,999      3,150,538
 Deferred revenue......       147,100       493,960     1,249,624       579,915        (78,702)
 Accrued expenses......       145,977       204,645     1,415,265     1,731,545      9,119,022
                          -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  -------------
   Net cash used in
    operating
    activities.........    (3,402,957)   (3,436,959)  (14,206,592)   (7,326,439)   (13,977,081)
Investing Activities
 Capital
  expenditures.........      (100,480)     (272,488)     (545,432)     (426,945)    (5,187,261)
 Proceeds from sales
  of available-for-
  sale
  securities...........            --            --    36,431,927    20,460,424      2,495,842
 Proceeds from sales
  of Partner Company
  ownership interests
  and advances to a
  shareholder..........            --            --       300,000            --      3,446,972
 Advances to Partner
  Companies............      (60,000)    (2,800,000)  (12,778,884)   (2,604,800)    (3,758,702)
 Repayment of advances
  to Partner
  Companies............            --       950,000       677,084       500,000      4,590,272
 Acquisitions of
  ownership interests
  in Partner
  Companies, net of
  cash acquired........    (6,934,129)  (14,465,874)  (35,822,393)  (21,059,795)  (123,976,262)
 Other acquisitions
  (Note 5).............            --            --    (1,858,389)   (1,858,389)    (2,103,165)
 Purchase of short-
  term investments.....            --            --            --            --    (22,845,079)
 Reduction in cash due
  to deconsolidation
  of VerticalNet.......            --            --            --            --     (5,645,895)
                          -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  -------------
   Net cash used in
    investing
    activities.........    (7,094,609)  (16,588,362)  (13,596,087)   (4,989,505) (152,983,278)
Financing Activities
 Issuance of common
  stock, net...........    13,686,013    20,137,505    38,204,619    29,546,443    241,226,510
 Long-term debt and
  capital lease
  repayments...........       (30,191)      (57,979)     (321,857)     (255,761)      (448,205)
 Proceeds from
  convertible
  subordinated notes...            --            --            --            --     90,000,000
 Line of credit
  borrowings...........     1,208,000     2,500,000     2,000,000            --             --
 Line of credit
  repayments...........    (1,106,000)       (2,000)   (2,500,000)   (2,500,000)      (280,942)
 Distribution to
  former LLC members...            --            --            --            --    (10,675,811)
 Advances to
  employees............            --            --            --            --     (8,765,483)
 Treasury stock
  purchase by
  subsidiary...........       (60,000)           --            --            --     (4,468,980)
 Issuance of stock by
  subsidiary...........        15,000       200,000    11,293,360    11,291,961     19,669,517
                          -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  -------------
   Net cash provided by
    financing
    activities.........    13,712,822    22,777,526    48,676,122    38,082,643    326,256,606
                          -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  -------------
Net Increase in Cash
 and Cash Equivalents..     3,215,256     2,752,205    20,873,443    25,766,699    159,296,247
Cash and cash
 equivalents at
 beginning of period...            --     3,215,256     5,967,461     5,967,461     26,840,904
                          -----------   -----------  ------------  ------------  -------------
Cash and Cash
 Equivalents at End of
 Period................   $ 3,215,256   $ 5,967,461  $ 26,840,904  $ 31,734,160  $ 186,137,151
                          ===========   ===========  ============  ============  =============
</TABLE>

                See notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                      F-10
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

                   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

1. Significant Accounting Policies

    Description of the Company

      Internet Capital Group, Inc. (the "Company") was formed on March 4, 1996.
The Company is an Internet holding company actively engaged in business-to-
business, or B2B, e-commerce through a network of companies. The Company
defines e-commerce as conducting or facilitating business transactions over the
Internet. As of December 31, 1998, the Company owned interests in more than 20
companies engaged in e-commerce, which the Company calls its "Partner
Companies". The Company's goal is to become the premier B2B e-commerce company.
The Company's operating strategy is to integrate its Partner Companies into a
collaborative network that leverages the collective knowledge and resources of
the Company and the network.

    Basis of Presentation

      On February 2, 1999, the Company converted from a Limited Liability
Corporation ("LLC") to a corporation. All shareholder transactions have been
presented as if the conversion occurred on March 4, 1996 (inception).

    Principles of Consolidation

      During the periods ending December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 the Company
acquired equity ownership interests in VerticalNet for $1.0 million, $2.0
million and $4.0 million, respectively. The excess of cost over net assets
acquired related to the 1996 and 1997 acquisitions was $.7 million and $.8
million, respectively. The Company's carrying value in VerticalNet, including
the excess of cost over net assets acquired related to the 1996 and 1997
acquisitions, was reduced to below zero and became a liability as a result of
consolidating VerticalNet's losses after amounts attributed to Minority
Interest were exhausted. For the same reason, the 1998 acquisition did not
result in an intangible asset. In 1998, the Company made advances in the form
of convertible notes to VerticalNet of $5.0 million. Of this amount, $.8
million was repaid by VerticalNet, $2.1 million was purchased from the Company
by one of its principal shareholders, and $2.1 million was converted into
common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 1999 (unaudited). The
Company's direct and indirect voting interest in VerticalNet at December 31,
1997 and 1998 was 63% and 52%, respectively.

      The audited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the
Company, its wholly owned subsidiary, Internet Capital Group Operations, Inc.
(the "Operations Company") and its majority owned subsidiary, VerticalNet, Inc.
("VerticalNet"). The various interests that the Company acquires in its Partner
Companies are accounted for under three broad methods: consolidation, equity
method and cost method. The applicable accounting method is generally
determined based on the Company's voting interest in a Partner Company.

      Consolidation. Partner Companies in which the Company directly or
indirectly owns more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities are
generally accounted for under the consolidation method of accounting. Under
this method, a Partner Company's results of operations are reflected within the
Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations. All significant intercompany
accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Participation of other Partner
Company shareholders in the earnings or losses of a consolidated Partner
Company is reflected in the caption "Minority interest" in the Company's
Consolidated Statements of Operations. Minority interest adjusts the Company's
consolidated results of operations to reflect only the Company's share of the
earnings or losses of the consolidated Partner Company.

                                      F-11
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


      Equity Method. Partner Companies whose results are not consolidated, but
over whom the Company exercises significant influence, are accounted for under
the equity method of accounting. Whether or not the Company exercises
significant influence with respect to a Partner Company depends on an
evaluation of several factors including, among others, representation on the
Partner Company's Board of Directors and ownership level, which is generally a
20% to 50% interest in the voting securities of the Partner Company, including
voting rights associated with the Company's holdings in common, preferred and
other convertible instruments in the Partner Company. Under the equity method
of accounting, a Partner Company's results of operations are not reflected
within the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations; however, the
Company's share of the earnings or losses of the Partner Company is reflected
in the caption "Equity income (loss)" in the Consolidated Statements of
Operations.

      The amount by which the Company's carrying value exceeds its share of the
underlying net assets of Partner Companies accounted for under the
consolidation or equity method of accounting is amortized on a straight-line
basis over three years which adjusts the Company's share of the Partner
Company's earnings or losses.

      Cost Method. Partner Companies not accounted for under the consolidation
or the equity method of accounting are accounted for under the cost method of
accounting. Under this method, the Company's share of the earnings or losses of
such companies is not included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
However, cost method impairment charges are recognized in the Consolidated
Statement of Operations with the new cost basis not written-up if circumstances
suggest that the value of the Partner Company has subsequently recovered.

      The Company records its ownership interest in debt securities of Partner
Companies accounted for under the cost method at cost as it has the ability and
intent to hold these securities until maturity. The Company records its
ownership interest in equity securities of Partner Companies accounted for
under the cost method at cost, unless these securities have readily
determinable fair values based on quoted market prices, in which case these
interests would be classified as available-for-sale securities or some other
classification in accordance with SFAS No. 115. In addition to the Company's
investments in voting and non-voting equity and debt securities, it also
periodically makes advances to its Partner Companies in the form of promissory
notes which are accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 114.

      The Company continually evaluates the carrying value of its ownership
interests in and advances to each of its Partner Companies for possible
impairment based on achievement of business plan objectives and milestones, the
value of each ownership interest in the Partner Company relative to carrying
value, the financial condition and prospects of the Partner Company, and other
relevant factors. The business plan objectives and milestones the Company
considers include, among others, those related to financial performance such as
achievement of planned financial results or completion of capital raising
activities, and those that are not primarily financial in nature such as the
launching of a web site or the hiring of key employees. The fair value of the
Company's ownership interests in and advances to privately held Partner
Companies is generally determined based on the value at which independent third
parties have or have committed to invest in its Partner Companies.

    Available-for-Sale Securities

      Available-for-sale securities are reported at fair value, based on quoted
market prices, with the net unrealized gain or loss reported as a component of
accumulated other comprehensive income in shareholders' equity.

      Unrealized gains or losses related to available-for-sale securities will
be recorded net of deferred taxes subsequent to February 2, 1999, the date the
Company converted from an LLC to a C Corporation.

                                      F-12
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


    Accounting Estimates

      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

    Cash and Cash Equivalents

      The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with an original
maturity of 90 days or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents.
Cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 1998 are invested principally in
money market accounts.

    Financial Instruments

      Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and
accrued expenses are carried at cost which approximates fair value due to the
short-term maturity of these instruments. Long-term debt is carried at cost
which approximates fair value as the debt bears interest at rates approximating
current market rates.

    Intangibles

      Goodwill, the excess of cost over net assets of businesses acquired, is
amortized on a straight-line basis over three years. Goodwill at December 31,
1998 of $2.5 million, net of accumulated amortization of $.3 million, was
attributable to acquisitions by VerticalNet.

    Fixed Assets

      Fixed assets are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation, which is
based on the estimated useful lives of the assets (approximately three to seven
years) computed using the straight-line method.

      Equipment acquired under long-term capital lease arrangements is recorded
at amounts equal to the net present value of the future minimum lease payments
using the interest rate implicit in the lease. Amortization is provided by use
of the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related
assets.

    Revenue Recognition

      All of the Company's revenue from March 4, 1996 (inception) through
December 31, 1998 was attributable to VerticalNet.

      VerticalNet's revenue is derived principally from advertising contracts
which include the initial development of storefronts. A storefront is a Web
page posted on one of VerticalNet's trade communities that provides information
on an advertiser's products, links a visitor to the advertiser's Web site and
generates sales inquiries from interested visitors. The advertising contracts
generally do not extend beyond one year. Advertising revenue is recognized
ratably over the period of the advertising contract. Deferred revenue of
$2.2 million at December 31, 1998 represents the unearned portion of
advertising contracts for which revenue will be recognized over the remaining
period of the advertising contract.

      VerticalNet also generates revenue through providing educational courses
and selling books. Revenue from educational courses is recognized in the period
in which the course is completed and revenue from the sale of books is
recognized in the period in which the books are shipped.

                                      F-13
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


      Barter transactions are recorded at the lower of estimated fair value of
goods or services received or the estimated fair value of the advertisements
given. Barter revenue is recognized when the VerticalNet advertising
impressions (VNAI) are delivered to the customer and advertising expense is
recorded when the customer advertising impressions (CAI) are received from the
customer. If the CAI are received from the customer prior to VerticalNet
delivering the VNAI, a liability is recorded, and if VerticalNet delivers the
VNAI to the customer prior to receiving the CAI, a prepaid expense is recorded.
For the period March 4, 1996 (inception) through December 31, 1997, VerticalNet
barter transactions were immaterial. For the year ended December 31, 1998,
VerticalNet recognized approximately $.6 million and $.5 million of advertising
revenues and expenses, respectively, from barter transactions. Included in
prepaid expenses and other current assets at December 31, 1998 is approximately
$.2 million relating to barter transactions.

    Concentration of Credit Risk

      VerticalNet performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers'
financial condition and generally does not require collateral on accounts
receivable. VerticalNet maintains allowances for credit losses and such losses
have been within management's expectations. No single customer accounted for
greater than 10% of total revenue during the period from March 4, 1996
(inception) to December 31, 1996 and the years ended December 31, 1997 and
1998.

    Accounting for Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

      In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards Board No.
121, the Company records an impairment loss on long-lived assets used in
operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash
flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets'
carrying amount.

    Deferred Offering Costs

      As of December 31, 1998, specific incremental costs directly attributable
to a planned initial public offering (IPO) of VerticalNet shares have been
deferred. These deferred costs, totaling $.5 million, are included in non-
current other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. These costs were
charged against VerticalNet's additional paid-in-capital in connection with the
consummation of VerticalNet's IPO in February 1999.

    Stock Based Compensation

      The Company has adopted SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock Based
Compensation." As permitted by SFAS No. 123. the Company measures compensation
cost in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB) No. 25,
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" and related interpretations.
Accordingly, no accounting recognition is given to stock options issued to
employees that are granted at fair market value until they are exercised. Stock
options issued to non-employees are recorded at fair value at the date of
grant. Upon exercise, net proceeds, including tax benefits realized, are
credited to equity. Therefore, the adoption of SFAS No. 123 was not material to
the Company's financial condition or results of operations; however, the pro
forma impact on income (loss) per share has been disclosed in the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements as required by SFAS No. 123 (Note 9).

    Comprehensive Income

      In 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard
No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" (SFAS 130), which requires companies
to report and display comprehensive income and its components in financial
statements. Comprehensive income is the change in equity of a business

                                      F-14
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                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances
from non-owner sources. Excluding net income, the Company's source of
comprehensive income is from net unrealized appreciation on its available-for-
sale securities. Reclassification adjustments result from the recognition in
net income of gains or losses that were included in comprehensive income in
prior periods.

    Segment Information

      At December 31, 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and
Related Information" (SFAS 131) which requires companies to present financial
and descriptive segment information (Note 11).

    Income Taxes

      Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method
whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated
future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial
statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their
respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using
enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the temporary differences are
expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and
liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that
includes the enactment date.

      From the Company's inception in March 1996 to February 1999, the Company
was not subject to federal and state income taxes. The Company has no net
operating loss carry forwards at December 31, 1998 (Note 2).

    Net Income Per Share

      Net income per share (EPS) is computed using the weighted average number
of common shares outstanding during each year. Dilutive EPS includes common
stock equivalents (unless anti-dilutive) which would arise from the exercise of
stock options and conversion of other convertible securities and is adjusted,
if applicable, for the effect on net income (loss) of such transactions.

      Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 98, common stock and
convertible preferred stock issued for nominal consideration, prior to the
anticipated effective date of an IPO, are required to be included in the
calculation of basic and diluted net income per share as if they were
outstanding for all periods presented. To date, the Company has not had any
issuances or grants for nominal consideration.

    Gain or Loss on Issuances of Stock By Partner Companies

      Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 84, at the time a Partner
Company accounted for under the consolidation or equity method of accounting
sells its common stock at a price different from the Partner Company's book
value per share, the Company's share of the Partner Company's net equity
changes. If at that time, the Partner Company is not a newly-formed, non-
operating entity, nor a research and development, start-up or development stage
company, nor is there question as to the Company's ability to continue in
existence, the Company records the change in its share of the Partner Company's
net equity as a gain or loss in its Consolidated Statements of Operations (Note
17).

    Recent Accounting Pronouncements

      The Company does not expect the adoption of recently issued accounting
pronouncements to have a significant impact on the Company's results of
operations, financial position or cash flows.

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<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


2. Pro Forma Information (Unaudited)

      On February 2, 1999, the Company converted from an LLC to a C
corporation. The Company became subject to corporate federal and state income
taxes concurrent with the conversion to a C corporation. The accompanying
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 1998 and
nine months ended September 30, 1999 include pro forma information with respect
to income taxes, net income and net income per share assuming the Company had
been taxed as a C Corporation since January 1, 1998. The unaudited pro forma
information provided does not necessarily reflect the income taxes, net income
and net income per share that would have occurred had the Company been taxed as
a C corporation since January 1, 1998.

    Pro Forma Income Taxes

      The Company's 1998 pro forma effective tax rate of 37% differed from the
federal statutory rate of 35% principally due to non-deductible permanent
differences.

      Based upon the cumulative temporary differences (primarily relating to
the difference between the book and tax carrying value of its Partner
Companies), the Company would have recognized a pro forma net deferred federal
and state tax asset of $8.2 million at December 31, 1998. In the opinion of
management, it is more likely than not that such asset would be realized and
accordingly, a valuation allowance was not considered necessary in calculating
this pro forma amount.

      Pro forma basic and diluted net income per share for the year ended
December 31, 1998 of $0.08 was calculated based on pro forma net income of
$8,756,325 and basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding of
112,204,578 and 112,298,578, respectively. The difference between basic and
diluted weighted average shares outstanding of 94,000 was due to the dilutive
effect of stock options.

      Pro forma basic and diluted net loss per share for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999 of ($0.03) was calculated based on pro forma net loss of
$12,509,434 and basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding of
185,103,758.

3. Interim Financial Information (Unaudited)

      The interim financial statements of the Company for the nine months ended
September 30, 1998 and 1999, included herein, have been prepared by the
Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC.
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 the rules and regulations relating
to interim financial statements.

      In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim
financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal
recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the results of the Company's
operations and its cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and
1999. The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements are not
necessarily indicative of full year results.

      The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for the nine
months ended September 30, 1999 include the accounts of the Company, its wholly
owned subsidiary, Internet Capital Group Operations, Inc. and its majority
owned subsidiaries, AgProducerNetwork, Inc. ("AgProducer"), Breakaway
Solutions, Inc. ("Breakaway Solutions"), EmployeeLife.com and iParts. In 1999,
the Company acquired a controlling majority interest in Breakaway Solutions for
$17.2 million and in AgProducer, EmployeeLife.com and iParts ("Other Majority
Owned Subsidiaries") for $8.8 million in the aggregate. Breakaway Solutions'
operating activities

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                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

have historically consisted primarily of implementation of customer relational
management systems and custom integration to other related applications. In
1999, Breakaway Solutions has expanded to provide service offerings in custom
web development and application hosting both through internal expansion and
acquisitions. Breakaway Solutions' revenue is generally recognized upon
performance of services. The Other Majority Owned Subsidiaries are development
stage companies that have generated negligible revenue since their inception.
In connection with the acquisition of its ownership interest in Breakaway
Solutions and the Other Majority Owned Subsidiaries, the Company recorded the
excess of cost over net assets acquired of $9.1 million and $2.5 million,
respectively, as goodwill which is being amortized over three years. During the
nine months ended September 30, 1999, Breakaway Solutions acquired all of the
outstanding stock of Applica Corporation (Applica), WPL Laboratories, Inc.
(WPL) and WebYes, Inc. (WebYes). These acquisitions were accounted for under
the purchase method of accounting. The Applica, WPL and WebYes acquisitions had
a total purchase price of $15.2 million and resulted in total intangible assets
of $13.5 million which will be amortized over five years. Of the Company's
consolidated intangible assets at September 30, 1999 of $22.9 million, net of
$3.7 million of accumulated amortization, $9.1 million was attributable to the
Company's acquisition of Breakaway Solutions and the Other Majority Owned
Subsidiaries, and $13.8 million was attributable to Breakaway Solutions'
acquisitions of Applica, WPL and WebYes. Breakaway Solutions had revenue of
$7.5 million and $14.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and
1999, respectively.

      The consolidated financial statements through December 31, 1998,
including the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for the nine
months ended September 30, 1998, reflect VerticalNet accounted for on the
consolidation method of accounting. The unaudited interim consolidated
financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 reflect
VerticalNet accounted for on the equity method of accounting due to the
decrease in the Company's ownership below 50%.

      The Company's carrying value and cost basis of Partner Companies
accounted for under the equity method of accounting at September 30, 1999 was
$120.0 million and $175.5 million, respectively. The Company's carrying value
and cost basis of Partner Companies accounted for under the cost method of
accounting at September 30, 1999 was $48.7 million and $56.1 million,
respectively.

      At September 30, 1999, the Company's carrying value in its Partner
Companies accounted for under the equity method of accounting exceeded its
share of the underlying equity in the net assets of such companies by $65.9
million.

      The Company's Partner Companies accounted for under the equity method of
accounting had total revenues of $15.5 million and $73.4 million and total net
loss of $7.1 million and $123.7 million during the nine months ended September
30, 1998 and 1999, respectively.

      Basic and diluted net income per share for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999 of $(.03) was calculated based on net loss of $6,404,860 and
basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding of 185,103,758. Basic and
diluted net income per share and weighted average shares outstanding for the
nine months ended September 30, 1999 were the same due to the Company's net
loss.

      On February 2, 1999, the Company converted from an LLC to a corporation.
The Company's accumulated deficit of $8,657,936 at that date was reclassed to
additional paid-in capital.

      The Company's effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30,
1999 of (67%) differed from the federal statutory rate of 35% principally due
to the impact of changing its tax status from an LLC to a corporation on
February 2, 1999 and non-deductible permanent differences. On February 2, 1999,
the Company recorded a deferred tax benefit and related deferred tax asset of
$7.7 million which primarily represented the excess of tax basis over book
basis of its ownership interests in and advances to Partner Companies. For the
period from February 2, 1999 through September 30, 1999 the Company recorded an
additional tax benefit of

                                      F-17
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

$5.1 million related to the Company's consolidated results for that period,
including $15.6 million of tax expense related to the Company's non-operating
gains related to VerticalNet's common stock issuance.

      The Company's net deferred tax asset of $18.8 million at September 30,
1999 consists of a deferred tax asset of $25.6 million relating to the
difference between the book and tax carrying values of its Partner Companies
and the tax effect of stock option compensation and a deferred tax liability of
$6.8 million relating to the tax effect of stock option compensation and the
tax effect of net unrealized appreciation in available-for-sale securities.

      In April 1999, the Company entered into a $50 million revolving bank
credit facility (Note 7). The Company borrowed $25 million under the facility
during May 1999 which was repaid with the proceeds from the issuance of its
convertible notes (Note 17). As of September 30, 1999, borrowing availability
under the facility was $50 million, of which none was outstanding.

      During the nine months ended September 30, 1999, the Company utilized
$145.9 million in cash to acquire interests in and make advances to new and
existing Partner Companies, including $13.2 million contributed to Breakaway
Solutions, $4.0 million used to purchase Breakaway Solutions shares directly
from Breakaway Solutions shareholders, $8.8 million in the aggregate to acquire
the Company's ownership interests in the Other Majority Owned Subsidiaries, and
$93.1 million utilized to acquire interests in Partner Companies accounted for
under the equity method of accounting.

      During the nine months ended September 30, 1999 the Company acquired an
interest in a new Partner Company from shareholders of the Partner Company who
have an option, exercisable at any time through August 2000, of electing to
receive cash of $11.3 million or 2,083,333 shares of the Company's common
stock. As of September 30, 1999, $8.5 million remains outstanding as $2.8
million of the obligation has been converted into 509,270 shares of the
Company's common stock.

      In April through September 1999 the Company's Board of Directors
authorized the acceptance of full recourse promissory notes totaling $81.1
million from its employees and a director as consideration for exercising all
or a portion of their vested and unvested stock options. (A total of 35,991,500
shares of common stock were issued). The $81.1 million notes receivable from
these shareholders is recorded as a reduction of Shareholders' Equity at
September 30, 1999 to offset the increase in Additional Paid-In-Capital as a
result of the common stock issuance. The Company has the right, but not the
obligation, to repurchase unvested shares under certain circumstances. The
exercise of unvested options by the employees and director and the acceptance
of promissory notes by the Company was in accordance with the terms of the
Company's equity compensation plans and related option agreements. The
Company's Board of Directors also approved loaning employees the funds, under
the terms of full recourse promissory notes, to pay the income taxes that
become due in connection with the option exercises. These loans have totaled
$8.1 million to date and are classified as Other Assets.

      From inception through September 30, 1999, the Company recorded aggregate
unearned compensation expense of $18.3 million, net of approximately $3.9
million in accumulated amortization at September 30, 1999, in connection with
the grant of stock options to non-employees and the grant of employee stock
options with exercise prices less than the deemed fair value on the respective
dates of grant.

      In August 1999, the Company completed its initial public offering ("IPO")
of 30,620,000 shares of its common stock at $6.00 per share. Concurrently, the
Company completed a private placement of 7,500,000 shares of its common stock
at the $6.00 IPO price. Upon consummation of the IPO, the $90 million of
Convertible Subordinated Notes discussed in Note 17 converted into 14,999,732
shares of the Company's

                                      F-18
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

common stock. Warrants to acquire 3,000,000 shares of common stock at an
exercise price of $6.00 per share were issued with such notes and remain
outstanding at September 30, 1999.

      In October 1999, Breakaway Solutions completed its initial public
offering raising approximately $45 million. As a result of this, the Company's
ownership interest in Breakaway Solutions was reduced to below 50% and will be
accounted for under the equity method beginning in October 1999.

      In November 1999, the Company acquired an ownership interest that will be
accounted for under the equity method in eMerge Interactive Inc. for a
combination of cash of $27 million and a non interest bearing note of $23
million. The note has a one year maturity, of which $5 million may be payable
earlier under certain circumstances.

      On November 15, 1999, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the
filing of a registration statement in connection with a public offering of
common stock and convertible subordinated notes of the Company. On the same
date, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a two for one stock split of
all shares of common stock outstanding on the twelfth calendar day after the
date that the Company files the registration statement. All of the information
in these financial statements has been retroactively restated to give effect to
the split as if it had occurred on March 4, 1996 (inception).

4. Ownership Interests in and Advances to Partner Companies

      The following summarizes the Company's ownership interests in and
advances to Partner Companies accounted for under the equity method or cost
method of accounting. The ownership interests are classified according to
applicable accounting methods at December 31, 1997 and 1998. Cost basis
represents the Company's original acquisition cost less any impairment charges
in such companies.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               December 31, 1997          December 31, 1998
                           -------------------------- --------------------------
                           Carrying Value Cost Basis  Carrying Value Cost Basis
                           -------------- ----------- -------------- -----------
<S>                        <C>            <C>         <C>            <C>
Equity Method.............  $ 1,200,210   $ 1,608,452  $21,311,324   $27,588,451
Cost Method...............   22,844,870    22,844,870   38,180,616    38,180,616
                            -----------                -----------
                            $24,045,080                $59,491,940
                            ===========                ===========
</TABLE>

      At December 31, 1998 the Company's carrying value in its Partner
Companies accounted for under the equity method exceeded its share of the
underlying equity in the net assets of such companies by $12.7 million. This
excess relates to ownership interests acquired in 1998 and is being amortized
over a three year period. Amortization expense of $.4 million is included in
"Equity income (loss)" in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of
Operations for the year ended December 31, 1998.

      Of the $5.9 million of equity loss recorded by the Company in 1998,
approximately $4.3 million was attributable to Syncra Software, Inc.

      As of December 31, 1998, the Company had $5.2 million in advances to
Partner Companies which mature on various dates through November 25, 1999 and
bear interest at fixed rates between 7% and 10%.


                                      F-19
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

      The following summarized financial information for Partner Companies
accounted for under the equity method of accounting at December 31, 1997 and
1998 has been compiled from the financial statements of the respective Partner
Companies:

Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             December 31,
                                                        -----------------------
                                                           1997        1998
                                                        ----------- -----------
<S>                                                     <C>         <C>
Current assets......................................... $ 7,042,767 $33,645,121
Non-current assets.....................................   3,876,167   7,147,665
                                                        ----------- -----------
    Total assets.......................................  10,918,934  40,792,786
                                                        ----------- -----------
Current liabilities....................................   5,406,510  11,712,289
Non-current liabilities................................   1,203,524     758,840
Shareholders' equity...................................   4,308,900  28,321,657
                                                        ----------- -----------
    Total liabilities and shareholders' equity......... $10,918,934 $40,792,786
                                                        =========== ===========
</TABLE>

Results of Operations

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       Year Ended December 31,
                                                       ------------------------
                                        March 4, 1996
                                        (Inception) to
                                         December 31,
                                             1996         1997         1998
                                        -------------- ----------- ------------
<S>                                     <C>            <C>         <C>
Revenue................................  $ 9,365,872   $18,911,691 $ 21,495,832
Net income (loss)......................  $(1,369,774)  $   255,280 $(14,969,192)
</TABLE>

5. Other Acquisitions

      In 1998, VerticalNet acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of
Boulder Interactive Technology Services Company (BITC) for $1.9 million in cash
and all of the outstanding capital stock of Informatrix Worldwide, Inc.
(Informatrix) for 99,784 shares of VerticalNet's common stock valued at $.2
million. These acquisitions were accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net
assets acquired of approximately $2.8 million was recorded as goodwill and is
being amortized over three years. Accumulated amortization relating to this
goodwill totaled $.3 million at December 31, 1998.

      The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the
combined results of operations as if VerticalNet had owned BITC and Informatrix
since January 1, 1997 and October 15, 1997 (inception), respectively, after
giving effect to certain adjustments including goodwill and income taxes. The
unaudited pro forma financial information does not necessarily reflect the
results of operations that would have occurred had the Company, VerticalNet,
BITC and Informatrix constituted a single entity during such periods.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            (Unaudited)
                                                      Year Ended December 31,
                                                      ------------------------
                                                         1997         1998
                                                      -----------  -----------
<S>                                                   <C>          <C>
Revenue.............................................. $ 1,118,030  $ 3,606,027
Pro forma net income (loss).......................... $(7,590,016) $13,166,449
Pro forma net income (loss) per share................ $      (.11) $      (.12)
</TABLE>

                                      F-20
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


6. Fixed Assets

      Fixed assets consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              December 31,
                                                           --------------------
                                                             1997       1998
                                                           --------  ----------
<S>                                                        <C>       <C>
Computer equipment and software........................... $681,656  $1,564,297
Office equipment and furniture............................  148,430     271,809
Trade show equipment......................................   34,079      40,587
Leasehold improvements....................................   29,402      45,864
                                                           --------  ----------
                                                            893,567   1,922,557
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization........... (349,124)   (771,289)
                                                           --------  ----------
                                                           $544,443  $1,151,268
                                                           ========  ==========
</TABLE>

7. Debt

    Revolving Credit Facilities

      In March 1998, the Company entered into an unsecured $3 million revolving
credit facility. Borrowings under this facility accrued interest at a premium
to prime ranging from .75% to 1.5%. The Company borrowed up to $2 million under
this facility during 1998. No amounts were outstanding at December 31, 1998 and
the facility expired in March 1999.

      In April 1999, the Company entered into a $50 million revolving bank
credit facility. In connection with the facility, the Company issued 400,000
warrants exercisable for seven years at $5 per share which were valued at time
of issuance at $1.0 million. The facility matures in April 2000, is subject to
a .25% unused commitment fee, bears interest, at the Company's option, at prime
and/or LIBOR plus 2.5%, and is secured by substantially all of the Company's
assets (including the Company's holdings in VerticalNet). Borrowing
availability under the facility is based on the fair market value of the
Company's holdings of publicly traded Partner Companies (only VerticalNet as of
May 7, 1999) and the value, as defined in the facility, of the Company's
private Partner Companies. Based on the provisions of the borrowing base,
borrowing availability at April 30, 1999 was $32.6 million, of which none was
outstanding. As of May 7, 1999, the Company had borrowed $13 million under the
facility.

      VerticalNet had a line of credit with a bank in the amount of $2.5
million at December 31, 1997. Borrowings under the facility were collateralized
by a security interest in all assets of VerticalNet and required VerticalNet to
meet specified financial ratios. As of December 31, 1997, VerticalNet was in
technical default, as it did not meet the specified financial ratios, but the
bank waived these violations. The facility accrued interest at prime plus 1.5%
(10% at December 31, 1997). The weighted average interest rate for borrowings
under this facility was 10% for the year ended December 31, 1997.

      As of June 1998, VerticalNet modified the agreement, reducing its line of
credit with the bank to $.5 million. On November 25, 1998, the agreement was
additionally amended allowing the Company to execute a $2.0 million note with
the bank. The note accrues interest at prime plus 1.5% and matures at the
earlier of March 31, 1999 or the completion of VerticalNet's next financing. In
connection with the loan, VerticalNet issued warrants to purchase 20,513 shares
of VerticalNet's common stock at an exercise price of $16 per share with an
estimated fair value of $.1 million. As of December 31, 1998, the outstanding
balance for borrowings under this facility was $2 million and the weighted
average interest rate for the year ended December 31, 1998 was 10%. Upon the
completion of VerticalNet's IPO in February 1999, VerticalNet repaid $2 million
and the line of credit with the bank was reduced to $.5 million.

                                      F-21
<PAGE>

                         INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


    Long-Term Debt

      All of the Company's long-term debt is attributable to VerticalNet and
consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               December 31,
                                                             ------------------
                                                               1997      1998
                                                             --------  --------
<S>                                                          <C>       <C>
Term notes with related parties............................. $100,000  $     --
Term bank notes.............................................   32,852        --
Capital leases..............................................  417,952   639,940
                                                             --------  --------
                                                              550,804   639,940
Less: current portion....................................... (150,856) (288,016)
                                                             --------  --------
Long-term debt.............................................. $399,948  $351,924
                                                             ========  ========
</TABLE>

      VerticalNet had three unsecured term notes due to shareholders with an
interest rate of 7%. The notes were to mature on February 2001. One of the
holders of these notes is a Board member of the Company. These notes were
repaid in May 1998.

      VerticalNet had a term loan with another bank with an interest rate at
prime plus 2.75% (11.25% at December 31, 1997) which was payable in 36 monthly
installments. This note was repaid in May 1998.

      VerticalNet has several capital leases on its equipment with lease terms
ranging from three to five years. The interest rates implicit in the leases
are 8% to 20%. At December 31, 1997 and 1998, the book value of assets held
under capital leases was approximately $.3 million and $.5 million,
respectively, and the aggregate remaining minimum lease payments at December
31, 1998 were approximately $.7 million including interest of approximately
$.1 million.

      At December 31, 1998, long-term debt is scheduled to mature as follows:

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                               <C>
      1999............................................................. $288,016
      2000.............................................................  230,338
      2001.............................................................   95,718
      2002.............................................................   19,810
      2003.............................................................    6,058
                                                                        --------
      Total............................................................ $639,940
                                                                        ========
</TABLE>

8. Accrued Expenses

      Accrued expenses consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               December 31,
                                                            -------------------
                                                              1997      1998
                                                            -------- ----------
<S>                                                         <C>      <C>
Accrued compensation and benefits.......................... $ 90,833 $  454,230
Accrued marketing costs....................................       --    446,334
Other......................................................  297,692    922,843
                                                            -------- ----------
                                                            $388,525 $1,823,407
                                                            ======== ==========
</TABLE>

                                     F-22
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


9. Shareholders' Equity

      The Company's authorized capital stock consists of 130,000,000 shares of
common stock, par value $.001 per share. The holders of common stock are
entitled to one vote per share and are entitled to dividends as declared.

      Dividends may be restricted by the inability to liquidate ownership
interests in Partner Companies to fund cash dividends and may be subject to the
preferential rights of the holders of the Company's preferred stock, if any.

      The Company may establish one or more classes or series of preferred
stock. The holders of the preferred stock may be entitled to preferences over
common stock or shareholders with respect to dividends, liquidation,
dissolution, or winding up of the Company, as established by the Company's
Board of Directors. No preferred stock is authorized at December 31, 1998.

      Certain shareholders were granted registration rights which become
effective after completion of a public offering.

      Shareholders' equity contributions are recorded when received. The
Company issued 31,980,000 shares of common stock for net proceeds of $32
million in 1999. These shares had been subscribed for at December 31, 1998.

    Restricted Stock

      During 1996 and 1997, 12,054,034 and 1,513,216 shares of restricted
common stock ("restricted stock") were granted, net of forfeitures, to
employees, consultants and advisors at no cost as performance incentives. The
restricted stock vests in equal annual installments over a five year period.

      At December 31, 1997 and 1998, the 13,567,250 shares of restricted stock
had been granted at a weighted average fair value of $0.10 per share or an
aggregate of $1.3 million based on independent valuations of the shares. These
independent valuations took into account certain factors, primarily the
restrictions on the ability of restricted shareholders to receive distributions
of dividends or profits and the uncertainty of realization of any return from
these shares. The $1.3 million of deferred compensation is classified as a
reduction of shareholders' equity and is being amortized over the five-year
vesting period. Compensation expense related to the restricted stock totaling
$.1 million, $.2 million and $.3 million was recorded in 1996, 1997 and 1998,
respectively.

    Stock Option Plans

      Incentive or non-qualified stock options may be granted to Company
employees, directors and consultants under several stock option plans
("Plans"). Generally, the options vest over a four to five year period and
expire eight to ten years after the date of grant. At December 31, 1998, the
Company reserved 20,940,000 shares of common stock for possible future issuance
under the Plans. VerticalNet and most Partner Companies also maintain their own
stock option plans.

                                      F-23
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


      The following table summarizes the activity of the Company's stock option
plans:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     Weighted
                                                                     Average
                                                        Shares    Exercise Price
                                                      ----------  --------------
<S>                                                   <C>         <C>
Outstanding at January 1, 1997.......................         --      $   --
Options granted......................................    188,000        0.50
Options canceled/forfeited...........................         --          --
                                                      ----------
Outstanding at December 31, 1997.....................    188,000        0.50
Options granted...................................... 12,094,000        1.00
Options canceled/forfeited...........................    (94,000)      (0.50)
                                                      ----------
Outstanding at December 31, 1998..................... 12,188,000      $ 1.00
                                                      ==========
</TABLE>

      No options were issued by the Company in 1996. At December 31, 1997 there
were no options exercisable under the Plans. At December 31, 1998 there were
11,750 options exercisable at $1.00 per share under the Plans.

      The following table summarizes information about stock options
outstanding:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             Weighted Average
                                     Number Outstanding at Remaining Contractual
              Exercise Price           December 31, 1998      Life (in Years)
              --------------         --------------------- ---------------------
      <S>                            <C>                   <C>
      $0.50.........................          94,000                  7
      $1.00.........................      12,094,000                 10
</TABLE>

      Included in the 1998 option grants are 994,000 stock options to non-
employees. The fair value of these options of $.7 million was recorded as
deferred compensation in 1998 and is being amortized over the five year vesting
period. The fair value of these options was determined using the Black-Scholes
method assuming a volatility of 80%, a dividend yield of 0%, an average
expected option life of 5 years, and a risk-free interest rate of 5.2%.

      The Company applies APB 25 and related interpretations in accounting for
its stock option plans. Had compensation cost been recognized pursuant to SFAS
123, the Company's net income (loss) would have been as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       Year Ended December 31,
                                                       ------------------------
                                                          1997         1998
                                                       -----------  -----------
<S>                                                    <C>          <C>
Net income (loss)
  As reported......................................... $(6,579,628) $13,898,928
  SFAS 123 pro forma.................................. $(6,648,952) $13,436,582
Net income (loss) per share
  As reported......................................... $      (.10) $       .12
  SFAS 123 pro forma.................................. $      (.10) $       .12
</TABLE>

      The per share weighted-average fair value of options issued by the
Company during 1997 and 1998 was approximately $0.11 and $0.22, respectively.

                                      F-24
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


      The following assumptions were used to determine the fair value of stock
options granted to employees by the Company, its subsidiaries, and Partner
Companies accounted for under the equity method using the minimum value option-
price model:

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                               <C>
      Dividend yield...................................................       0%
      Average expected option life..................................... 5 years
      Risk-free interest rate..........................................     5.2%
</TABLE>

      In 1999 through May 7, 1999, the Company granted 7,169,000 options to
employees and non-employees at exercise prices ranging from $1.00 to $2.44.

10. Related Parties

      The Company provides strategic and operational support to its Partner
Companies in the normal course of its business. These services are generally
provided by the Company's employees, members of its Advisory Board and Board of
Directors and outside consultants. The costs related to employees are paid by
the Company and are reflected by the Company in general and administrative
expenses of the General ICG Operations segment. Members of the Company's
Advisory Board and Board of Directors are generally compensated with stock
options in the Company which are accounted for in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 with any expense related to these
options included in general and administrative expenses of the General ICG
Operations segment. The costs of outside consultants are generally paid
directly by the Partner Company.

      A principal shareholder satisfied a portion of its initial 1996 funding
commitment by contributing its interests valued at $6.1 million in the
securities of a Partner Company. As this shareholder controlled the Company at
the time of the transfer, the shareholder's cost basis in the shares of the
Partner Company ($1.1 million), together with a $.5 million equity contribution
made by the Company, comprise the Company's cost basis in the Partner Company.

      The Company entered into various cost sharing arrangements with the same
principal shareholder during 1996, 1997, and 1998, whereby the Company
reimbursed, under fair market terms, this shareholder for certain operational
expenses. The amounts incurred for such items were $.1 million, $.1 million and
$.2 million in 1996, 1997, and 1998, respectively.

      The Company loaned an officer $.1 million during 1998, evidenced by a
term note with an interest rate of prime plus 1% (8.75% at December 31, 1998)
to purchase a portion of the Company's interest in a Partner Company at the
Company's cost. This note was repaid in January 1999 and is included in other
current assets in the December 31, 1998 Consolidated Balance Sheets.

      In September 1998 the Company entered into a $.2 million one-year
consulting contract with a Partner Company.

      The Company shares certain acquisition rights with certain of its
principal shareholders whereby these shareholders have the ability to purchase
a portion of the Company's interest in certain Partner Companies. During 1998
and 1999, one shareholder exercised this right and acquired a portion of the
Company's interest in or advances to three Partner Companies for cash of $3.0
million and assumption of $.4 million of a payable to a Partner Company. At the
time of the transactions, there was no difference between the consideration
received and the Company's cost basis of the ownership interest or advance
sold. The agreement under which these rights are exercisable will terminate
automatically upon an initial public offering.

                                      F-25
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


      Certain executives of the Company and its Partner Companies have the
option to purchase a portion of the Company's ownership interest in various
Partner Companies at the Company's cost.

11. Segment Information

      In 1998, the Company adopted SFAS 131, which requires the reporting of
segment information using the "management approach" versus the "industry
approach" previously required. The Company's reportable segments consist of
Partner Company Operations and General ICG Operations. Partner Company
Operations includes the effect of consolidating VerticalNet for the periods
ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 and the nine months ended September 30,
1998, (unaudited), and AgProducer, Breakaway Solutions, EmployeeLife.com and
iParts for the period from acquisition in 1999 through September 30, 1999,
(unaudited), and recording the Company's share of earnings and losses of
Partner Companies accounted for under the equity method. VerticalNet's
operations include creating and operating industry-specific trade communities
on the Internet. Breakaway Solutions' operations include implementation of
various computer applications. AgProducer, EmployeeLife.com and iParts are
development stage companies that have generated negligible revenue since their
inception. Partner Companies accounted for under the equity method of
accounting operate in various Internet-related businesses. General ICG
Operations represents the expenses of providing strategic and operational
support to the Internet-related Partner Companies, as well as the related
administrative costs related to such expenses. General ICG Operations also
includes the effect of transactions and other events incidental to the
Company's general operations and the Company's ownership interests in and
advances to Partner Companies. The Company's and Partner Companies' operations
were principally in the United States of America during 1996, 1997, 1998 and
1999, (unaudited).

                                      F-26
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)



      The following summarizes information related to the Company's segments.
All significant intersegment activity has been eliminated. Assets are owned or
allocated assets used by each operating segment.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                         March 4, 1996                                  (Unaudited)
                          (Inception)                                Nine Months Ended
                            Through    Year Ended December 31,         September 30,
                         December 31,  -------------------------  -------------------------
                             1996         1997          1998         1998          1999
                         ------------- -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
<S>                      <C>           <C>          <C>           <C>          <C>
Partner Company
 Operations
Revenue.................  $   285,140  $   791,822  $  3,134,769  $ 1,861,799  $ 14,783,096
                          -----------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
Operating expenses
 Cost of revenue........      427,470    1,767,017     4,642,528    2,898,700     7,424,594
 Selling, general and
  administrative........      560,077    3,688,488    12,001,245    7,312,682    18,267,184
                          -----------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
 Total operating
  expenses..............      987,547    5,455,505    16,643,773   10,211,382    25,691,778
                          -----------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
                             (702,407)  (4,663,683)  (13,509,004)  (8,349,583)  (10,908,682)
 Other income (expense),
  net...................          --           --            --           --         27,607
 Interest income........        7,491       10,999       212,130      164,535        85,946
 Interest expense.......      (13,931)    (126,105)     (297,401)    (149,369)      (53,969)
                          -----------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
 Income (loss) before
  income taxes, minority
  interest and equity
  income (loss).........     (708,847)  (4,778,789)  (13,594,275)  (8,334,417)  (10,849,098)
 Income taxes...........          --           --            --           --            --
 Minority interest......      427,185     (106,411)    5,381,640    2,699,112     4,133,057
 Equity income (loss)...     (514,540)     106,298    (5,868,887)  (3,969,734)  (49,141,961)
                          -----------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
Loss from Partner
 Company Operations.....  $  (796,202) $(4,778,902) $(14,081,522) $(9,605,039) $(55,858,002)
                          ===========  ===========  ============  ===========  ============
General ICG Operations
 General and
  administrative........  $ 1,360,821  $ 2,054,118  $  3,512,586  $ 2,516,912  $ 12,735,334
                          -----------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
 Other income, net......          --           --     30,483,177   23,514,321    46,973,584
 Interest income, net...       94,538      253,392     1,009,859      498,486     2,374,469
                          -----------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
 Income (loss) from
  General ICG Operations
  before income taxes...   (1,266,283)  (1,800,726)   27,980,450   21,495,895    36,612,719
 Income taxes...........          --           --            --           --     12,840,423
                          -----------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ------------
 Income (loss) from
  General ICG
  Operations............  $(1,266,283) $(1,800,726) $ 27,980,450  $21,495,895  $ 49,453,142
                          ===========  ===========  ============  ===========  ============
</TABLE>

                                      F-27
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                December 31,       (Unaudited)
                                           -----------------------  September
                                              1997        1998       30, 1999
                                           ----------- ----------- ------------
<S>                                        <C>         <C>         <C>
Assets
Partner Company Operations
  Carrying value of equity method Partner
   Companies.............................. $ 1,200,210 $21,311,324 $120,034,751
  Other...................................   2,104,087  12,342,975   57,608,628
                                           ----------- ----------- ------------
                                             3,304,297  33,654,299  177,643,379
General ICG Operations
  Cash and cash equivalents...............   5,212,745  21,178,055  173,658,018
  Carrying value of cost method Partner
   Companies..............................  22,844,870  38,180,616   48,655,628
  Other...................................     119,104   3,773,005   70,270,344
                                           ----------- ----------- ------------
                                            28,176,719  63,131,676  292,583,990
                                           ----------- ----------- ------------
                                           $31,481,016 $96,785,975 $470,227,369
                                           =========== =========== ============
</TABLE>
12. Parent Company Financial Information

      The Company's consolidated financial statements reflect VerticalNet
accounted for under the consolidation method of accounting from the Company's
inception in March 1996 through December 31, 1998 (audited) and under the
equity method of accounting for the nine months ended September 30, 1999
(unaudited). The Company's consolidated financial statements for the nine
months ended September 30, 1999 reflect AgProducer, Breakaway Solutions,
EmployeeLife.com and iParts ("1999 Consolidated Companies") accounted for under
the consolidation method of accounting (unaudited).

      Parent company financial information is provided to present the financial
position and results of operations of the Company as if VerticalNet and the
1999 Consolidated Companies were accounted for under the equity method of
accounting for all periods presented during which the Company owned its
ownership interest in each company. The Company's share of VerticalNet's and
the 1999 Consolidated Companies' losses is included in "Equity income (loss)"
in the Parent Company Statements of Operations for all periods presented based
on the Company's ownership percentage in each period. The losses recorded in
excess of carrying value of VerticalNet at December 31, 1997 and 1998 are
included in "Non-current liabilities" and the carrying value of VerticalNet and
the 1999 Consolidated Companies as of September 30, 1999 is included in
"Ownership interests in and advances to Partner Companies" in the Parent
Company Balance Sheets. The September 30, 1999 Parent Company Balance Sheet and
the Parent Company Statements of Operations for the nine months ended September
30, 1998 and 1999 are unaudited.

Parent Company Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                December 31,       (Unaudited)
                                           -----------------------  September
                                              1997        1998       30, 1999
                                           ----------- ----------- ------------
<S>                                        <C>         <C>         <C>
Assets
  Current assets.......................... $ 5,245,064 $21,596,575 $194,524,991
  Ownership interests in and advances to
   Partner Companies......................  24,045,080  59,491,940  187,997,023
  Other...................................      86,785   3,354,485   49,403,371
                                           ----------- ----------- ------------
    Total assets..........................  29,376,929  84,443,000  431,925,385
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
  Current liabilities.....................     318,729   2,082,463   13,408,788
  Non-current liabilities.................   2,423,525   1,636,159          --
  Shareholders' equity....................  26,634,675  80,724,378  418,516,597
                                           ----------- ----------- ------------
    Total liabilities and shareholders'
     equity............................... $29,376,929 $84,443,000 $431,925,385
                                           =========== =========== ============
</TABLE>

                                      F-28
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


Parent Company Statements of Operations
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          (Unaudited)
                                                                       Nine Months Ended
                                         Year Ended December 31,         September 30,
                                         -------------------------  ------------------------
                          March 4, 1996
                          (Inception) to
                           December 31,
                               1996         1997          1998         1998         1999
                          -------------- -----------  ------------  -----------  -----------
<S>                       <C>            <C>          <C>           <C>          <C>
Revenue.................   $        --   $        --  $         --  $        --  $        --
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  -----------  -----------
Operating expenses
  General and
   administrative.......     1,360,821     2,054,118     3,512,586    2,516,912   12,735,334
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  -----------  -----------
  Total operating
   expenses.............     1,360,821     2,054,118     3,512,586    2,516,912   12,735,334
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  -----------  -----------
                            (1,360,821)   (2,054,118)   (3,512,586)  (2,516,912) (12,735,334)
Other income, net.......            --            --    30,483,177   23,514,321   46,973,584
Interest income, net....        94,538       253,392     1,009,859      498,486    2,374,469
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  -----------  -----------
Income (loss) before
 income taxes and equity
 income (loss)..........    (1,266,283)   (1,800,726)   27,980,450   21,495,895   36,612,719
Income taxes............            --            --            --           --   12,840,423
Equity income (loss)....      (796,202)   (4,778,902)  (14,081,522)  (9,605,039) (55,858,002)
                           -----------   -----------  ------------  -----------  -----------
Net income (loss).......   $(2,062,485)  $(6,579,628) $ 13,898,928  $11,890,856  $(6,404,860)
                           ===========   ===========  ============  ===========  ===========
</TABLE>


13. Supplemental non-cash financing and investing activities

      During the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998 and the nine months
ended September 30, 1999 (unaudited), the Company converted $1.4 million, $1.8
million and $6.4 million, respectively, of advances to Partner Companies into
ownership interests in Partner Companies.

      During the year ended December 31, 1998, the Company exchanged all of its
holdings in Matchlogic and Wisewire for shares of Excite and Lycos,
respectively (Note 15).

      Interest paid in the periods ended December 31, 1997 and 1998 was $.l
million and $.2 million, respectively.

      The Company paid no income taxes in 1996, 1997 and 1998 due to its tax
status as an LLC.

      In 1998, the Company acquired an ownership interest in a Partner Company
in exchange for a $1.7 million note payable. The note is payable in two equal
installments through June 1999, does not bear interest and is secured with the
acquired stock of the Partner Company. In March 1999, a shareholder of the
Company assumed $.4 million of this note.

14. Defined Contribution Plan

      In 1997, the Company established a defined contribution plan that covers
all of its employees. Participants may contribute 1% to 15% of pre-tax
compensation, as defined. The Company may make discretionary contributions to
the plan but has never done so.

                                      F-29
<PAGE>

                         INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


15. Other Income

     Other income consists of the following for the year ended December 31,
1998:

<TABLE>
   <S>                                                              <C>
   Sale of Matchlogic to Excite.................................... $12,822,162
   Sale of Excite holdings.........................................  16,813,844
   Sale of WiseWire to Lycos.......................................   3,324,238
   Sale of Lycos holdings..........................................   1,471,907
   Partner Company impairment charges..............................  (3,948,974)
                                                                    -----------
                                                                    $30,483,177
                                                                    ===========
</TABLE>

     Gains on sales of Partner Companies and available-for-sale securities are
determined using average cost.

     In February 1998, the Company exchanged all of its holdings in MatchLogic
for 763,820 shares of Excite. The fair market value of the Excite shares
received of $14.3 million on the date of exchange was used to determine the
gain of $12.8 million. Throughout the remainder of 1998, the Company sold
716,082 shares of Excite which resulted in $30.2 million of proceeds and $16.8
million of gains.

     In April 1998, the Company exchanged all of its holdings in WiseWire for
191,922 shares of Lycos, Inc. The fair market value of the Lycos shares
received of $5.3 million on the date of exchange was used to determine the
gain of $3.3 million. Throughout the remainder of 1998, the Company sold
169,548 shares of Lycos which resulted in $6.2 million of proceeds and $1.5
million of gains.

     In December 1998 the Company recorded an impairment charge of $1.9
million for the decrease in value of one of its Partner Companies accounted
for under the cost method of accounting as a result of selling the Partner
Company interest below its carrying value. The Company had acquired its
ownership interest in the Partner Company during 1996 and 1997. In December
1998, the Partner Company agreed to be acquired by an independent third party.
The transaction was completed in January 1999. The impairment charge the
Company recorded was determined by calculating the difference between the
proceeds it received from the sale and its carrying value.

     For the year ended December 31, 1998 and the nine months ended September
30, 1999, the Company recorded impairment charges of $2.0 million and $5.3
million (unaudited), respectively, for the other than temporary decline in the
fair value of a cost method Partner Company. From the date of its initial
acquisition of an ownership interest in this Partner Company through December
31, 1998, the Company's funding to this Partner Company represented all of the
outside capital the company had available to fund its net losses and capital
asset requirements. During the nine months ended September 30, 1999 the
Company fully guaranteed the Partner Company's new bank loan and agreed to
provide additional funding. The Company acquired an additional ownership
interest in this Partner Company for $5.0 million in April 1999. The
impairment charges the Company recorded were determined by the decrease in net
book value of the Partner Company caused by its net losses which were funded
entirely based on the Company's funding and bank guarantee. Given its
continuing losses, the Company will continue to determine and record
impairment charges in a similar manner for this Partner Company until the
status of its financial position improves.

16. Commitments and Contingencies

     The Company and its subsidiaries are involved in various claims and legal
actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of
management, the amount of the ultimate liability with respect to

                                     F-30
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

these actions will not materially affect the financial position, results of
operations or cash flows of the Company and its subsidiaries.

      In connection with its ownership interests in certain Partner Companies,
the Company guaranteed $3.2 million of bank loan and other commitments and has
committed capital of $2 million to an existing Partner Company to be funded in
1999.

      The Company and VerticalNet lease their facilities under operating lease
agreements expiring through 2004. Future minimum lease payments as of December
31, 1998 under the leases are as follows:

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                               <C>
      1999............................................................. $385,316
      2000.............................................................  402,565
      2001.............................................................  266,970
      2002.............................................................  239,984
      2003.............................................................  246,274
      Thereafter.......................................................  103,385
</TABLE>

      Rent expense under the noncancelable operating leases was approximately
$.1 million and $.3 million for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998,
respectively.

      Because many of its Partner Companies are not majority-owned
subsidiaries, changes in the value of the Company's interests in Partner
Companies and the income or loss and revenue attributable to them could require
the Company to register under the Investment Company Act unless it takes action
to avoid being required to register. However, the Company believes it can take
steps to avoid being required to register under the Investment Company Act
which would not adversely affect its operations or shareholder value.

      On June 30, 1998, VerticalNet entered into a three year Sponsorship
Agreement with Excite, Inc. (Excite). The Sponsorship Agreement provides for
VerticalNet and Excite to sponsor and promote thirty co-branded Web pages and
for each company to sell advertising on the Web pages. Excite has guaranteed a
minimum number of advertising impressions for each of the three years. The
agreement is cancelable by either party, as defined, and requires VerticalNet
to pay Excite $0.9 million, $2.0 million and $3.0 million, respectively, in
year one, two and three under the agreement. Such payments will be charged to
expense as the advertising impressions are provided by Excite. In addition,
each company will provide the other with $.2 million in barter advertising
during the term of the Sponsorship Agreement. As of December 31, 1998, each
company has satisfied the barter provisions under the Sponsorship Agreement.

      On January 19, 1999, VerticalNet entered into a one-year agreement with
Compaq Computer Corporation (Compaq) and its Internet Web site known as
AltaVista. The agreement provides for VerticalNet and AltaVista to sponsor and
promote thirty-one co-branded Web pages. The agreement requires VerticalNet to
pay Compaq $1.0 million over the term of the agreement based on the number of
advertising impressions delivered. Such amount will be charged to expense as
the advertising impressions are provided by AltaVista. In addition, each
company will provide the other with $.3 million in barter advertising during
the term of the agreement.

      VerticalNet has entered into non-cancelable obligations with several
content service providers and Internet search engines. Under these agreements,
exclusive of the Excite and AltaVista agreements discussed above, VerticalNet's
obligations are as follows:

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                             <C>
      1999........................................................... $1,488,734
      2000...........................................................     65,500
</TABLE>

                                      F-31
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


      VerticalNet has entered into employment agreements with several
employees. The agreements are cancelable, but require severance upon
termination. As of December 31, 1998, VerticalNet would be required to pay
approximately $1 million in severance in the event that these employment
agreements are canceled.

17. Fiscal 1999 Events

    Issuance of Common Stock

      The Company issued 31,980,000 shares of common stock for net proceeds of
$32 million from January through March, 1999 (Note 9).

      In April 1999 the Company's Board of Directors authorized the acceptance
of full recourse promissory notes from its employees and a director as
consideration for exercising all or a portion of their vested and unvested
stock options. The Company has the right, but not the obligation, to repurchase
unvested shares under certain circumstances. The exercise of unvested options
by the employees and director and the acceptance of promissory notes by the
Company are in accordance with the terms of the Company's equity compensation
plans and related option agreements. The Company's Board of Directors also
approved loaning employees the funds, under the terms of full recourse
promissory notes, to pay the income taxes that become due in connection with
the option exercises.

    VerticalNet Initial Public Offering

      In February 1999, VerticalNet completed its initial public offering (IPO)
of 8,050,000 shares of its common stock at $8.00 per share. Net proceeds to
VerticalNet were approximately $58.3 million. As a result of the VerticalNet
IPO, the Company recorded a gain in 1999 of approximately $28 million relating
to the increase in the Company's share of VerticalNet's net equity.

    Tax Distribution

      In March 1999 the Company made a distribution of $10.7 million to former
LLC members in accordance with the LLC agreements to satisfy the members' tax
liabilities.

    Ownership Interests in and Advances to Partner Companies

      Through May 7, 1999, the Company expended approximately $60 million to
acquire interests in or make advances to new and existing Partner Companies.

    Revolving Bank Credit Facility

      In April 1999, the Company entered into a $50 million revolving bank
credit facility (Note 7).

    Convertible Subordinated Notes

      On May 5, 1999, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the issuance
of up to $90 million of convertible subordinated notes. The notes bear interest
at an annual rate of 4.99% during the first year and at the prime rate for the
remaining two years. Prior to May 2000, the notes will automatically convert
into shares of the Company's common stock at the initial public offering price
upon consummation of an initial public offering or at the per share value of a
private round of equity financing of at least $50 million. If the notes are

                                      F-32
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


converted, all accrued interest is waived. The Company's Board of Directors
also approved the issuance of warrants to the holders of these convertible
notes to purchase shares of the Company's common stock. The warrant holders
will be entitled to purchase the number of shares of the Company's common stock
determined by dividing 20% of the principal amount of the notes by the price
per share at which the notes are convertible. The warrants expire in May 2002.

                                      F-33
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

               Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements
                             Basis of Presentation
                                  (Unaudited)

      During 1998 and 1999, the Company acquired significant minority ownership
interests in 28 Partner Companies accounted for under the equity method of
accounting. In October 1999, the Company acquired a majority ownership interest
in Purchasing Solutions, Inc. In October 1999, Purchasing Solutions, Inc.
acquired all of the assets of Purchasing Group, Inc. and Integrated Sourcing,
LLC, two related businesses. In November 1999, the Company acquired a
significant minority ownership interest in eMerge Interactive, Inc. for total
purchase consideration of $48.2 million. All acquisitions have been accounted
for using the purchase method of accounting. In addition, the Company
deconsolidated VerticalNet, Inc. subsequent to December 31, 1998 and Breakaway
Solutions, Inc. subsequent to September 30, 1999 due to the decrease in the
Company's voting ownership percentage in each company from above to below 50%.

      The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for
the year ended December 31, 1998 gives effect to the acquisition of a
significant minority ownership interest in eMerge Interactive, Inc., the
acquisitions of Purchasing Solutions, Inc., Purchasing Group, Inc. and
Integrated Sourcing, LLC, the deconsolidation of VerticalNet, Inc, the 1998 and
1999 acquisitions of significant minority ownership interests in 28 equity
method Partner Companies, and the acquisition of the Company's ownership
interest in Breakaway Solutions, Inc. as a company accounted for under the
equity method as if the transactions had occurred on January 1, 1998. As
Breakaway Solutions, Inc. was initially acquired in the first quarter of 1999,
no pro forma adjustments to the 1998 financial statements are necessary to
reflect its deconsolidation subsequent to September 30, 1999.

      The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for
the nine months ended September 30, 1999 gives effect to the acquisition of a
significant minority ownership interest in eMerge Interactive, Inc., the
acquisitions of Purchasing Solutions, Inc., Purchasing Group, Inc. and
Integrated Sourcing, LLC, the 1999 acquisitions of significant minority
ownership interests in 20 equity method Partner Companies, and the acquisition
of the Company's ownership interest in Breakaway Solutions, Inc. as a company
accounted for under the equity method as if the transactions had occurred on
January 1, 1998. As VerticalNet, Inc. was deconsolidated in the first quarter
of 1999, no pro forma adjustments to the consolidated statement of operations
for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 are necessary to reflect its
deconsolidation.

      The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of September
30, 1999 gives effect to the acquisition of a significant minority ownership
interest in eMerge Interactive, Inc., the acquisitions of Purchasing Solutions,
Inc., Purchasing Group, Inc. and Integrated Sourcing, LLC, the deconsolidation
of Breakaway Solutions, Inc., and the acquisitions during the period from
October 1, 1999 through December 2, 1999 of significant minority ownership
interests in six new and eight existing equity method Partner Companies as if
the transactions had occurred on September 30, 1999.

      The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements have been
prepared by the management of the Company and should be read in conjunction
with the Company's historical consolidated financial statements contained
elsewhere herein, and the historical consolidated financial statements of
eMerge Interactive, Inc., Purchasing Group, Inc. and Integrated Sourcing, LLC
which are included elsewhere herein. Since the unaudited pro forma financial
statements which follow are based upon the financial condition and operating
results of eMerge Interactive, Inc., Purchasing Solutions, Inc., Purchasing
Group, Inc., Integrated Sourcing, LLC and the equity method Partner Companies
acquired during periods when they were not under the control or management of
the Company, the information presented may not be indicative of the results
which would have actually been obtained had the acquisitions been completed on
the pro forma dates reflected nor are they indicative of future financial or
operating results. The unaudited pro forma financial information does not give
effect to any synergies that may occur due to the integration of the Company
with Purchasing Solutions, Inc., Purchasing Group, Inc., Integrated Sourcing,
LLC, eMerge Interactive, Inc. and the other equity method Partner Companies.

                                      F-34
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

    Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet September 30, 1999

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                           Internet
                           Capital       Breakaway     Pro Forma         Sub-       e-Merge       Pro Forma
                         Group, Inc.  Deconsolidation Adjustments       Total     Acquisition      Combined
                         ------------ --------------- ------------   ------------ ------------   ------------
<S>                      <C>          <C>             <C>            <C>          <C>            <C>
Assets
Current Assets
 Cash and cash
  equivalents........... $186,137,151  $ (7,747,165)  $(92,788,485)b $ 79,347,251 $(27,000,000)a $ 52,347,251
                                                        (7,699,800)c
                                                         1,445,550 c
 Short-term
  investments...........   22,845,079            --             --     22,845,079           --     22,845,079
 Accounts receivable,
  less allowance for
  doubtful accounts.....    8,531,879    (8,531,879)     2,136,623 c    2,136,623           --      2,136,623
 Prepaid expenses and
  other current assets..    7,024,086    (5,077,192)     4,000,000 c    5,946,894           --      5,946,894
                         ------------  ------------   ------------   ------------ ------------   ------------
 Total current assets...  224,538,195   (21,356,236)   (92,906,112)   110,275,847  (27,000,000)    83,275,847
 Fixed assets, net......    6,169,802    (4,465,033)        55,626 c    1,760,395           --      1,760,395
 Ownership interests in
  and advances to
  Partner Companies.....  168,690,379            --     92,788,485 b  272,867,893   48,160,000 a  321,027,893
                                                        11,389,029 d
 Available-for-sale
  securities............   19,233,805            --             --     19,233,805           --     19,233,805
 Intangible assets,
  net...................   22,854,350   (13,731,600)    15,041,425 c   17,302,757           --     17,302,757
                                                        (6,861,418)d
 Deferred taxes.........   18,845,639            --             --     18,845,639           --     18,845,639
 Other..................    9,895,199      (274,641)            --      9,620,558           --      9,620,558
                         ------------  ------------   ------------   ------------ ------------   ------------
Total Assets............ $470,227,369  $(39,827,510)  $ 19,507,035   $449,906,894 $ 21,160,000   $471,066,894
                         ============  ============   ============   ============ ============   ============
Liabilities and
 Shareholders' Equity
Current Liabilities
 Current maturities of
  long-term debt........ $    735,885  $   (735,885)  $  4,141,625 c $  4,141,625           --   $  4,141,625
 Accounts payable.......    4,478,916    (3,720,060)     3,837,799 c    4,596,655           --      4,596,655
 Accrued expenses.......   10,336,185    (6,113,895)            --      4,222,290           --      4,222,290
 Notes payable to
  Partner Company.......           --            --             --             -- $ 21,160,000 a   21,160,000
 Deferred revenue.......      117,523      (117,523)            --             --           --             --
 Convertible note.......    8,499,942            --             --      8,499,942           --      8,499,942
                         ------------  ------------   ------------   ------------ ------------   ------------
 Total current
  liabilities...........   24,168,451   (10,687,363)     7,979,424     21,460,512   21,160,000     42,620,512
 Long-term debt.........    1,633,360    (1,633,360)     3,000,000 c    3,000,000           --      3,000,000
 Minority interest......   25,908,961            --      4,000,000 c    6,929,785           --      6,929,785
                                                       (22,979,176)d
Shareholders' Equity
 Total shareholders'
  equity................  418,516,597   (27,506,787)    27,506,787 d  418,516,597           --    418,516,597
                         ------------  ------------   ------------   ------------ ------------   ------------
Total Liabilities and
 Shareholders' Equity... $470,227,369  $(39,827,510)  $ 19,507,035   $449,906,894 $ 21,160,000   $471,066,894
                         ============  ============   ============   ============ ============   ============
</TABLE>


    See notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements

                                      F-35
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

  Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations for the Year
                            Ended December 31, 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                            Internet
                            Capital       VerticalNet    Pro Forma                        eMerge       Pro Forma
                          Group, Inc.   Deconsolidation Adjustments       Sub-Total    Acquisition      Combined
                          ------------  --------------- ------------     ------------  ------------   ------------
<S>                       <C>           <C>             <C>              <C>           <C>            <C>
Revenue                   $  3,134,769   $ (3,134,769)     6,455,747 f   $  6,455,747            --   $  6,455,747
                          ------------   ------------   ------------     ------------  ------------   ------------
Operating Expenses
 Cost of revenue........     4,642,528     (4,642,528)            --               --            --             --
 Selling, general and
  administrative........    15,513,831    (12,001,245)     7,853,901 f     11,366,487            --     11,366,487
                          ------------   ------------   ------------     ------------  ------------   ------------
 Total operating
  expenses..............    20,156,359    (16,643,773)     7,853,901       11,366,487            --     11,366,487
                          ------------   ------------   ------------     ------------  ------------   ------------
                           (17,021,590)    13,509,004     (1,398,154)      (4,910,740)           --     (4,910,740)
Other income, net.......    30,483,177             --             --       30,483,177            --     30,483,177
Interest income.........     1,305,787       (212,130)        16,506 f      1,110,163            --      1,110,163
Interest expense........      (381,199)       297,401             --          (83,798)   (1,840,000)e   (1,923,798)
                          ------------   ------------   ------------     ------------  ------------   ------------
Income (Loss) Before
 Income Taxes, Minority
 Interest and Equity
 Income (Loss)..........    14,386,175     13,594,275     (1,381,648)      26,598,802    (1,840,000)    24,758,802
Income taxes............            --             --             -- h             --            -- h           --
Minority interest.......     5,381,640             --     (4,828,981)f,j      552,659            --        552,659
Equity income (loss)....    (5,868,887)            --    (69,643,833)g    (75,512,720)  (14,309,948)e  (89,822,668)
                          ------------   ------------   ------------     ------------  ------------   ------------
Net Income (Loss).......  $ 13,898,928   $ 13,594,275   $(75,854,462)    $(48,361,259) $(16,149,948)  $(64,511,207)
                          ============   ============   ============     ============  ============   ============
Net Income (Loss) Per
 Share
 Basic..................  $       0.12                                                                $      (0.57)
 Diluted................  $       0.12                                                                $      (0.57)
Weighted Average Shares
 Outstanding
 Basic..................   112,204,578                                                                 112,204,578
 Diluted................   112,298,578                                                                 112,204,578

  Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations for the Nine
                        Months Ended September 30, 1999

<CAPTION>
                            Internet
                            Capital        Breakaway     Pro Forma                        eMerge       Pro Forma
                          Group, Inc.   Deconsolidation Adjustments       Sub-Total    Acquisition      Combined
                          ------------  --------------- ------------     ------------  ------------   ------------
<S>                       <C>           <C>             <C>              <C>           <C>            <C>
Revenue                   $ 14,783,096   $(14,743,431)     7,146,689 f      7,186,354            --   $  7,186,354
                          ------------   ------------   ------------     ------------  ------------   ------------
Operating Expenses
 Cost of revenue........     7,424,594     (7,038,070)            --          386,524            --        386,524
 Selling, general and
  administrative........    31,002,518    (14,722,352)     5,002,096 f,j   21,282,262            --     21,282,262
                          ------------   ------------   ------------     ------------  ------------   ------------
 Total operating
  expenses..............    38,427,112    (21,760,422)     5,002,096       21,668,786            --     21,668,786
                          ------------   ------------   ------------     ------------  ------------   ------------
                           (23,644,016)     7,016,991      2,144,593      (14,482,432)           --    (14,482,432)
Other income, net.......    47,001,191        (27,607)        15,348 f     46,988,932            --     46,988,932
Interest income.........     4,176,770        (59,510)            --        4,117,260            --      4,117,260
Interest expense........    (1,770,324)        53,969             --       (1,716,355)           --     (1,716,355)
                          ------------   ------------   ------------     ------------  ------------   ------------
Income (Loss) Before
 Income Taxes, Minority
 Interest and Equity
 Income (Loss)..........    25,763,621      6,983,843      2,159,941       34,907,405            --     34,907,405
Income taxes............    12,840,423             --     10,963,208 f,i   23,803,631     4,269,730 e   28,073,361
Minority interest.......     4,133,057             --     (3,412,725)f,j      720,332            --        720,332
Equity income (loss)....   (49,141,961)            --    (37,478,308)g,j  (86,620,269)  (12,199,229)e  (98,819,498)
                          ------------   ------------   ------------     ------------  ------------   ------------
Net Income (Loss).......  $ (6,404,860)  $  6,983,843   $(27,767,884)    $(27,188,901) $ (7,929,499)  $(35,118,400)
                          ============   ============   ============     ============  ============   ============
Net Income Per Share
 Basic..................  $      (0.03)                                                               $      (0.19)
 Diluted................  $      (0.03)                                                               $      (0.19)
Weighted Average Shares
 Outstanding
 Basic..................   185,103,758                                                                 185,103,758
 Diluted................   185,103,758                                                                 185,103,758
</TABLE>

   See notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.

                                      F-36
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

           Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements
                                  (Unaudited)

1 . Basis of presentation

      The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of September
30, 1999 gives effect to the acquisitions of Purchasing Solutions, Inc.,
Purchasing Group, Inc. and Integrated Sourcing, LLC, the acquisition of a
significant minority ownership interest in eMerge Interactive, Inc. in November
1999, the deconsolidation of Breakaway Solutions, Inc., and the acquisition of
significant minority ownership interests in six new and eight existing equity
method Partner Companies as if the transactions had occurred on September 30,
1999.

      The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for
the year ended December 31, 1998 gives effect to the acquisitions of Purchasing
Solutions, Inc., Purchasing Group, Inc. and Integrated Sourcing, LLC, the
acquisition of a significant minority ownership interest in eMerge Interactive,
Inc., the deconsolidation of VerticalNet, Inc., the 1998 and 1999 acquisitions
of significant minority ownership interests in 28 equity method Partner
Companies, and the acquisition of the Company's ownership interest in Breakaway
Solutions, Inc. as a company accounted for under the equity method as if the
transactions had occurred on January 1, 1998.

      The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for
the nine months ended September 30, 1999 gives effect to the acquisitions of
Purchasing Solutions, Inc., Purchasing Group, Inc. and Integrated Sourcing,
LLC, the acquisition of a significant minority ownership interest in eMerge
Interactive, Inc., the deconsolidation of Breakaway Solutions, Inc., the 1999
acquisitions of significant minority ownership interests in 20 equity method
Partner Companies and the acquisition of the Company's ownership interest in
Breakaway Solutions, Inc. as a company accounted for under the equity method,
as if the transactions had occurred on January 1, 1998.

      The effects of the acquisitions have been presented using the purchase
method of accounting and accordingly, the purchase price was allocated to the
assets and liabilities assumed based upon management's best preliminary
estimate of fair value with any excess purchase price being allocated to
goodwill or other indentifiable intangibles. The preliminary allocation of the
purchase price will be subject to further adjustments, which are not
anticipated to be material, as the Company and Purchasing Solutions, Inc.
finalize their allocations of purchase price in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles.

2. Pro Forma Balance Sheet Adjustments

      The pro forma balance sheet adjustments as of September 30, 1999 reflect:

    (a) The acquisition in November 1999 of a significant minority ownership
        interest in eMerge Interactive, Inc. for $48.2 million consisting of
        $27.0 million in cash and a $21.2 million note payable due in one
        year, net of imputed interest discount of $1.8 million.

    (b) The acquisition during the period from October 1, 1999 through
        December 2, 1999 of new and additional significant minority
        ownership interests in equity method Partner Companies for aggregate
        cash consideration of $92.8 million.

    (c) The acquisition of Purchasing Group, Inc. and Integrated Sourcing,
        LLC for $7.7 million in cash, $6.0 million in a note payable, $1.1
        million in other debt, $0.2 million of assumed net liabilities and
        $0.2 million in common stock of Purchasing Solutions, Inc. The total
        purchase price of approximately $15.2 million was allocated as
        follows: cash--$1.4 million, net receivables--$2.1 million, fixed
        and other assets--$0.1 million, accounts payables and accruals--$3.8
        million and

                                      F-37
<PAGE>

                         INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

    Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements--(Continued)
                                  (Unaudited)

       goodwill and intangibles--$15.0 million. Additionally, approximately
       $4.0 million is due from another investor and is reflected as both an
       other asset and minority interest.

    (d) The elimination of $27.5 million for the equity accounts of
        Breakaway Solutions, Inc. and the reclassification of the Company's
        carrying value of its ownership interest of $11.4 million in
        Breakaway Solutions, Inc. to the equity method of accounting from
        consolidation.

3. Pro Forma Statements of Operations Adjustments

      The pro forma statements of operations adjustments for the year ended
December 31, 1998 and the nine months ended September 30, 1999 consist of:

    (e) Equity income (loss) has been adjusted to reflect the Company's
        acquisition of a significant minority ownership interest in eMerge
        Interactive, Inc. and the related interest in the income (loss) and
        amortization of the difference in the Company's carrying value and
        ownership interest in the underlying net equity of eMerge
        Interactive, Inc. over an estimated useful life of three years. For
        the year ended December 31, 1998 and the nine months ended September
        30, 1999, equity income (loss) of $14.3 million and $12.2 million
        includes $2.4 million and $3.3 million, respectively, of equity
        income (loss), and $11.9 million and $8.9 million, respectively, in
        amortization of the difference between cost and equity in net
        assets. For the nine months ended September 30, 1999, income tax
        benefit has been adjusted $4.3 million to reflect the tax effect of
        the eMerge Interactive, Inc. pro forma adjustments. Additionally,
        $1.8 million of interest expense is reflected during the year ended
        December 31, 1998 relating to the imputed interest discount on the
        $23.0 million non-interest bearing note. No interest expense is
        reflected in 1999 as the note is payable in one year (assumed from
        January 1, 1998).

    (f) Reflects additional revenue of $6.5 million and $7.1 million,
        general and administrative expenses of $7.9 million and $7.3 million
        (net of excess executive compensation of approximately $3.0 million
        and $3.5 million for the year ended December 31, 1998 and the nine
        months ended September 30, 1999, respectively), other income of
        $16,506 and $15,348, income tax of $0 and $(34,998), and minority
        interest of $(552,659) and $(25,998) related to the acquisitions of
        Purchasing Group, Inc. and Integrated Sourcing, LLC. Included in
        general and administrative expenses is approximately $5.0 million
        and $3.8 million of goodwill amortization during the year ended
        December 31, 1998 and the nine months ended September 30, 1999,
        respectively, relating to these acquisitions.

    (g) Equity income (loss) has been adjusted by $69.6 million and $35.2
        million to reflect the Company's ownership interests in the income
        (loss) of the equity method Partner Companies and the amortization
        of the difference in the Company's carrying value in the Partner
        Companies and the Company's ownership interest in the underlying net
        equity of the Partner Companies over an estimated useful life of
        three years. For the year ended December 31, 1998 and the nine
        months ended September 30, 1999, equity income (loss) includes $24.4
        million and $12.5 million, respectively, of equity income (loss) and
        $45.2 million and $22.7 million, respectively, in amortization of
        the difference between cost and equity in net assets.

    (h) No income tax provision is required in 1998 due to the Company's tax
        status as an LLC.

                                     F-38
<PAGE>

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

    Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements--(Continued)
                                  (Unaudited)

    (i) Income tax benefit has been adjusted $10.9 million for the nine
        months ended September 30, 1999 to reflect the tax effect of the pro
        forma adjustments.

    (j) Reflects elimination of $5.4 million and $3.4 million for the year
        ended December 31, 1998 and the nine months ended September 30,
        1999, respectively, related to VerticalNet, Inc. and Breakaway
        Solutions, Inc. upon their deconsolidation, and the reclass of $2.3
        million of amortization of goodwill related to the Company's
        acquisition of Breakaway Solutions, Inc. from selling, general and
        administrative expense to equity income (loss) upon its
        deconsolidation.


                                      F-39
<PAGE>

                          Independent Auditors' Report

The Board of Directors
Applica Corporation:

We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Applica Corporation (the
"Company"), a development-stage company, as of December 31, 1998, and the
related statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows from
September 24, 1998 (inception) through December 31, 1998. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Applica Corporation at
December 31, 1998 and the results of its operations and its cash flows from
September 24, 1998 (inception) through December 31, 1998, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.

                                          KPMG LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
June 30, 1999

                                      F-40
<PAGE>

                              APPLICA CORPORATION
                         (A Development-Stage Company)

                                 Balance Sheet
                               December 31, 1998

<TABLE>
<S>                                                                   <C>
                               Assets
Current assets:
  Cash............................................................... $474,205
  Subscriptions receivable...........................................    3,000
                                                                      --------
    Total current assets.............................................  477,205
                                                                      --------
Property and equipment, net..........................................   43,259
Deposits.............................................................    7,332
                                                                      --------
    Total assets..................................................... $527,796
                                                                      ========
                Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Accounts payable..................................................... $ 61,775
                                                                      --------
    Total liabilities................................................   61,775
                                                                      --------
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
  Preferred stock $.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized,
   500,000 shares issued and outstanding (liquidation preference of
   $500,000).........................................................  500,000
  Common stock $.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized,
   3,000,000 shares issued and outstanding...........................    3,000
  Deficit accumulated during development stage.......................  (36,979)
                                                                      --------
    Total stockholders' equity.......................................  466,021
                                                                      --------
    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity....................... $527,796
                                                                      ========
</TABLE>



                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                      F-41
<PAGE>

                              APPLICA CORPORATION
                         (A Development-Stage Company)

                            Statement of Operations
         From September 24, 1998 (inception) through December 31, 1998

<TABLE>
<S>                                                                  <C>
Operating expenses:
  Organization costs................................................ $  25,911
  Occupancy.........................................................     7,331
  Depreciation......................................................     1,483
  Other.............................................................     2,254
                                                                     ---------
    Total operating expenses........................................    36,979
                                                                     ---------
    Net loss........................................................ $ (36,979)
                                                                     =========
Net loss per share--basic and diluted............................... $   (0.01)
                                                                     =========
Weighted average shares outstanding................................. 3,000,000
                                                                     =========
</TABLE>




                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                      F-42
<PAGE>

                              APPLICA CORPORATION
                         (A Development-Stage Company)

                       Statement of Stockholders' Equity

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             Deficit
                                                           Accumulated
                         Preferred Stock    Common Stock     During        Total
                         ---------------- ---------------- Development Stockholders'
                         Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount    Stage       Equity
                         ------- -------- --------- ------ ----------- -------------
<S>                      <C>     <C>      <C>       <C>    <C>         <C>
Balance, September 24,
 1998...................      --       --        --     --        --           --
Subscription of common
 stock..................      -- $     -- 3,000,000 $3,000  $     --     $  3,000
Issuance of preferred
 stock.................. 500,000  500,000        --     --        --      500,000
Net loss................      --       --        --     --   (36,979)     (36,979)
                         ------- -------- --------- ------  --------     --------
Balance, December 31,
 1998................... 500,000 $500,000 3,000,000 $3,000  $(36,979)    $466,021
                         ======= ======== ========= ======  ========     ========
</TABLE>






                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                      F-43
<PAGE>

                              APPLICA CORPORATION
                         (A Development-Stage Company)

                            Statement of Cash Flows
         From September 24, 1998 (inception) through December 31, 1998

<TABLE>
<S>                                                                  <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss............................................................ $(36,979)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating
 activities:
  Depreciation......................................................    1,483
  Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
    Accounts payable................................................   61,775
    Deposits........................................................   (7,332)
                                                                     --------
    Net cash provided by operating activities.......................   18,947
                                                                     --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property and equipment.................................  (44,742)
                                                                     --------
    Net cash used in investing activities...........................  (44,742)
                                                                     --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Issuance of preferred stock.........................................  500,000
                                                                     --------
    Net cash provided by financing activities.......................  500,000
                                                                     --------
Net increase in cash................................................  474,205
Cash at beginning of period.........................................       --
                                                                     --------
Cash at end of period............................................... $474,205
                                                                     ========
</TABLE>




                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                      F-44
<PAGE>

                              APPLICA CORPORATION
                         (A Development-Stage Company)

                         Notes to Financial Statements

                               December 31, 1998

(1) The Company

      Applica Corporation (the "Company") was founded in September 1998 and
provides application hosting services. The Company has experienced losses since
inception and is subject to those risks associated with development-stage
companies. Activities since inception have consisted of development of a
business plan. Since inception and through December 31, 1998, the Company
operated with no salaried employees. Therefore, recurring operating expenses,
such as salaries and fringe benefits, are not reflected in the accompanying
financial statements. Financial statements in subsequent periods will reflect
salaries and fringe benefits.

      On March 25, 1999, the Company was acquired by Breakaway Solutions, Inc.
(see note 7b).

(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    (a) Use of Estimates

      Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions
relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could
differ from those estimates.

    (b) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

      The Company records impairment losses on long-lived assets used in
operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash
flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets'
carrying amount.

    (c) Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment are carried at cost and depreciated using the
straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets,
which range from five to seven years.

      Equipment under capital leases is stated at the net present value of
minimum lease payments. Equipment held under capital leases and leasehold
improvements are amortized straight-line over the shorter of the lease term or
estimated useful life of the asset.

    (d) Income Taxes

      Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax
consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement
carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax
bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable
income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be
recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a
change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the
enactment date.


                                      F-45
<PAGE>

                              APPLICA CORPORATION
                         (A Development-Stage Company)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

    (e) Loss Per Share

      In 1998, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 128 ("SFAS 128"), Earnings per Share. SFAS 128
requires the presentation of basic and diluted net loss per share for all
periods presented. Basic net loss per share is based on the weighted average
number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share
reflects the per share effect of dilutive stock options and other dilutive
common stock equivalents. As the Company is in a net loss position for the
period ended December 31, 1998, common stock equivalents of 500,000 for the
period ended December 31, 1998 were excluded from the diluted loss per share
calculation as they would be antidilutive. As a result, diluted loss per share
is the same as basic loss per share, and has not been presented separately.

    (f) Reporting Comprehensive Income

      In 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 130 ("SFAS 130"), Reporting Comprehensive Income. This statement requires
that all components of comprehensive income (loss) be reported in the financial
statements in the period in which they are recognized. For the period
presented, comprehensive loss under SFAS 130 was equivalent to the Company's
net loss reported in the accompanying statement of operations.

    (g) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

      The Company does not expect the adoption of recently issued accounting
pronouncements to have a significant impact on the Company's results of
operations, financial position or cash flows.

(3) Property and Equipment

      At December 31, 1998, property and equipment consists of the following:

<TABLE>
   <S>                                                                  <C>
   Office equipment.................................................... $41,683
   Computer equipment..................................................   3,059
                                                                        -------
                                                                         44,742
   Less: accumulated depreciation......................................  (1,483)
                                                                        -------
     Property and equipment, net....................................... $43,259
                                                                        =======
</TABLE>

(4) Preferred Stock

      The Company's stockholders have authorized 5,000,000 shares of Series A
preferred stock. The Series A preferred stock is entitled to receive dividends
at a rate of $.05 per share per annum. The Series A preferred stock is voting
and is convertible into shares of common stock on a share-for-share basis,
subject to certain adjustments. In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or
winding up of the Company, the Series A preferred stock has a liquidation
preference of $1.00 per share. The Series A preferred stock is convertible into
common stock immediately at the option of the holder, and automatically
converts into common stock upon the completion of a qualified public offering.

                                      F-46
<PAGE>

                              APPLICA CORPORATION
                         (A Development-Stage Company)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


(5) Income Taxes

      The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant
portions of the deferred tax assets at December 31, 1998, are as follows:

<TABLE>
   <S>                                                                <C>
   Deferred tax assets:
     Intangible assets, principally due to differences in
      amortization................................................... $ 5,372
     Net operating loss carryforward.................................     195
                                                                      -------
       Total gross deferred tax assets...............................   5,567
                                                                      -------
   Valuation allowance...............................................  (5,567)
                                                                      -------
       Net deferred tax assets....................................... $    --
                                                                      =======
</TABLE>

      The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred
tax assets since management believes that, after considering all the available
objective evidence, it is more likely than not that these assets will not be
realized.

(6) Commitments and Contingencies

      The Company has entered into an operating lease for its office space
which expires in August 1999. Future minimum rental commitments under the lease
in 1999 are $36,000. The Company is currently exploring alternatives for new
space.

(7) Subsequent Events

    (a) Loan Agreement

      On March 15, 1999, the Company entered into a Loan and Security Agreement
with a Bank for a $150,000 equipment credit line which expires on June 15,
2002. This agreement terminated upon the purchase of the Company (see note 7b).

    (b) Agreement and Plan of Reorganization

      On March 25, 1999, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization with Breakaway Solutions, Inc. ("Breakaway"), a provider of
information technology consulting services. Under the agreement, Breakaway
acquired all of the outstanding stock of the Company in a transaction accounted
for under the purchase method of accounting. The purchase price was comprised
of 904,624 shares of Breakaway common stock.

                                      F-47
<PAGE>

                          Independent Auditors' Report

The Board of Directors Breakaway Solutions, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Breakaway Solutions, Inc. as
of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the related statements of operations,
stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year
period ended December 31, 1998. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Breakaway Solutions, Inc. as
of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the results of its operations and its cash
flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1998,
in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

                                          KPMG LLP


Boston, Massachusetts
June 30, 1999 except for Note 11
which is as of July 12, 1999
and Note 13 which is as of October 5, 1999

                                      F-48
<PAGE>

                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                                 Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                December 31,
                                            ----------------------   March 31,
                                               1997        1998        1999
                                            ----------  ----------  -----------
                                                                    (Unaudited)
<S>                                         <C>         <C>         <C>
Assets
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents................ $  879,136  $   16,954  $3,205,752
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
   doubtful accounts of $65,000, $131,000
   and $142,560 in 1997, 1998 and 1999,
   respectively............................    960,830   1,445,994   1,911,534
  Unbilled revenues on contracts...........    232,258     625,609     799,791
  Prepaid expenses.........................     27,858      46,211      72,381
  Advances to employees....................        --       13,273       7,855
                                            ----------  ----------  ----------
  Total current assets.....................  2,100,082   2,148,041   5,997,313
  Property and equipment, net..............    397,102     553,566     911,487
  Intangible assets, net ..................        --          --    1,437,974
  Cash surrender value of life insurance...        --          --       62,441
  Deposits.................................     35,726      40,877      30,528
                                            ----------  ----------  ----------
Total assets............................... $2,532,910  $2,742,484  $8,439,743
                                            ==========  ==========  ==========
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
  Line of credit........................... $      --   $  425,743  $1,001,991
  Notes payable............................        --          --      141,629
  Long-term debt--current portion..........     10,417         --          --
  Capital lease obligation--current
   portion.................................    181,042     148,391     134,299
  Accounts payable.........................    246,060     814,074     298,347
  Accrued compensation and related
   benefits................................     84,349     178,191     397,210
  Accrued expenses.........................        --          --       68,111
  Accrued acquisition costs................        --          --      159,159
  Deferred revenue on contracts............        --      196,225      99,062
  Stockholder distributions payable........    434,843         --          --
                                            ----------  ----------  ----------
  Total current liabilities................    956,711   1,762,624   2,299,808
                                            ----------  ----------  ----------
  Capital lease obligation--long-term
   portion.................................     84,368      67,040     121,665
                                            ----------  ----------  ----------
  Total liabilities........................  1,041,079   1,829,664   2,421,473
                                            ----------  ----------  ----------
  Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
  Series A preferred stock $.0001 par
   value, 5,853,000 shares authorized at
   December 31, 1998 and March 31, 1999,
   none issued and outstanding in 1997 and
   1998, 5,853,000 shares issued and
   outstanding in 1999 (liquidation
   preference of $8,291,945)...............        --          --          585
  Common stock $.000125 par value,
   80,000,000 shares authorized, 7,680,000
   shares issued in 1997 and 1998 and
   5,936,568 shares issued in 1999,
   6,412,800, 6,124,800 and 4,381,368
   shares outstanding in 1997, 1998 and
   1999, respectively......................        960         960         742
  Additional paid-in capital...............        --          --    6,252,488
  Less: Treasury stock, at cost............        (26)        (32)        (32)
  Retained earnings (deficit)..............  1,490,897     911,892    (235,513)
                                            ----------  ----------  ----------
  Total stockholders' equity...............  1,491,831     912,820   6,018,270
                                            ----------  ----------  ----------
Total liabilities and stockholders'
 equity.................................... $2,532,910  $2,742,484  $8,439,743
                                            ==========  ==========  ==========
</TABLE>

                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                      F-49
<PAGE>

                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                            Statements of Operations

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    (Unaudited)
                                                                   Three Months
                              Years Ended December 31,            Ended March 31,
                          -----------------------------------  ----------------------
                             1996        1997        1998         1998        1999
                          ----------  ----------  -----------  ----------  ----------
<S>                       <C>         <C>         <C>          <C>         <C>
Revenues................  $3,462,134  $6,118,058  $10,017,947  $2,124,132  $3,111,035
                          ----------  ----------  -----------  ----------  ----------
Operating expenses:
  Project personnel
   costs................   1,429,952   2,543,147    5,903,843   1,180,419   1,553,329
  Sales and marketing
   costs................       3,225      13,748       50,631       9,665     114,415
  General and
   administrative
   expenses.............   1,364,895   2,545,580    4,763,657     780,620   1,689,580
                          ----------  ----------  -----------  ----------  ----------
    Total operating
     expenses...........   2,798,072   5,102,475   10,718,131   1,970,704   3,357,324
                          ----------  ----------  -----------  ----------  ----------
    Income (loss) from
     operations.........     664,062   1,015,583     (700,184)    153,428    (246,289)
                          ----------  ----------  -----------  ----------  ----------
Other income (expense):
  Other income
   (expense)............          --          --      160,000      (3,021)     (6,994)
  Interest income.......       3,684      92,823       11,191       7,711      31,526
  Interest expense......     (28,557)    (32,725)     (43,127)     (1,348)    (13,756)
  Loss on disposal of
   equipment............     (20,780)     (2,030)      (3,055)         --          --
                          ----------  ----------  -----------  ----------  ----------
    Total other income
     (expense)..........     (45,653)     58,068      125,009       3,342      10,776
                          ----------  ----------  -----------  ----------  ----------
Income (loss) before
 income taxes...........     618,409   1,073,651     (575,175)    156,770    (235,513)
Income taxes............          --          --           --          --          --
                          ----------  ----------  -----------  ----------  ----------
Net income (loss).......  $  618,409  $1,073,651  $  (575,175) $  156,770  $ (235,513)
                          ==========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========
Net income (loss) per
 share:
  Basic and diluted.....  $     0.09  $     0.17  $     (0.09) $     0.02  $    (0.06)
Weighted average shares
 outstanding:
  Basic and diluted.....   6,641,306   6,412,800    6,340,208   6,412,800   3,758,548
Pro forma information
 (Unaudited) (note 9):
  Income (loss) before
   taxes, as reported...  $  618,409  $1,073,651  $  (575,175) $  156,770  $ (235,513)
  Pro forma income taxes
   (benefit)............     247,364     429,460     (195,560)     62,708     (80,074)
                          ----------  ----------  -----------  ----------  ----------
    Pro forma net income
     (loss).............  $  371,045  $  644,191  $  (379,615) $   94,062  $ (155,439)
                          ==========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========
Pro forma net income
 (loss) per share--basic
 and diluted............  $     0.06  $     0.10  $     (0.06) $     0.01     $ (0.04)
Pro forma weighted
 average shares
 outstanding............   6,641,306   6,412,800    6,340,208   6,412,800   3,758,548
</TABLE>

                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                      F-50
<PAGE>

                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                      Statements of Stockholders' Equity

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                              Series A
                          Preferred Stock    Common Stock                   Treasury Stock
                          ---------------- ------------------              ------------------
                                                              Additional                       Retained       Total
                                                                Paid-in                        Earnings   Stockholders'
                           Shares   Amount   Shares    Amount   Capital      Shares    Amount (Deficit)      Equity
                          --------- ------ ----------  ------ -----------  ----------  ------ ----------  -------------
<S>                       <C>       <C>    <C>         <C>    <C>          <C>         <C>    <C>         <C>
Balance, January 1,
 1996...................         --  $ --   7,680,000   $960  $        --          --   $ --  $  330,815   $   331,775
Purchase of treasury
 stock..................         --    --          --     --           --  (1,267,200)   (26)         --           (26)
Distributions to
 stockholders...........         --    --          --     --           --          --     --      (1,841)       (1,841)
Net income..............         --    --          --     --           --          --     --     618,409       618,409
                          ---------  ----  ----------   ----  -----------  ----------   ----  ----------   -----------
Balance, December 31,
 1996...................         --    --   7,680,000    960           --  (1,267,200)   (26)    947,383       948,317
Distributions to
 stockholders...........         --    --          --     --           --          --     --    (530,137)     (530,137)
Net income..............         --    --          --     --           --          --     --   1,073,651     1,073,651
                          ---------  ----  ----------   ----  -----------  ----------   ----  ----------   -----------
Balance, December 31,
 1997...................         --    --   7,680,000    960           --  (1,267,200)   (26)  1,490,897     1,491,831
Purchase of treasury
 stock..................         --    --          --     --           --    (288,000)    (6)         --            (6)
Distributions to
 stockholders...........         --    --          --     --           --          --     --      (3,830)       (3,830)
Net loss................         --    --          --     --           --          --     --    (575,175)     (575,175)
                          ---------  ----  ----------   ----  -----------  ----------   ----  ----------   -----------
Balance, December 31,
 1998...................         --    --   7,680,000    960           --  (1,555,200)   (32)    911,892       912,820
S Corporation
 termination............         --    --          --     --      911,892          --     --    (911,892)           --
Issuance of preferred
 stock..................  5,853,000   585          --     --    8,291,360          --     --          --     8,291,945
Repurchase and
 retirement of common
 stock..................         --    --  (2,523,600)  (315)  (4,468,665)         --     --          --    (4,468,980)
Issuance of common stock
 for acquired business..         --    --     723,699     90    1,417,908          --     --          --     1,417,998
Exercise of stock
 options................         --    --      56,469      7       99,993          --     --          --       100,000
Net loss................         --    --          --     --           --          --     --    (235,513)     (235,513)
                          ---------  ----  ----------   ----  -----------  ----------   ----  ----------   -----------
Balance, March 31, 1999
 (Unaudited)............  5,853,000  $585   5,936,568   $742  $ 6,252,488  (1,555,200)  $(32) $ (235,513)  $ 6,018,270
                          =========  ====  ==========   ====  ===========  ==========   ====  ==========   ===========
</TABLE>

                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                      F-51
<PAGE>

                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                            Statements of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                (Unaudited)
                                   Years Ended              Three Months Ended
                                   December 31,                  March 31,
                          --------------------------------  --------------------
                            1996        1997       1998       1998       1999
                          ---------  ----------  ---------  --------  ----------
<S>                       <C>        <C>         <C>        <C>       <C>
Net income (loss).......  $ 618,409   1,073,651   (575,175)  156,770    (235,513)
Adjustments to reconcile
 net income (loss) to
 net cash provided by
 (used in) operating
 activities:
 Depreciation and
  amortization..........     46,484     254,217    332,994    56,609     104,780
 Loss on disposal of
  fixed assets..........     20,780       2,030      3,055        --          --
Changes in operating
 assets and liabilities,
 net of impact of
 acquisition of
 business:
 Accounts receivable....   (361,107)   (471,676)  (485,164) (726,282)   (499,219)
 Unbilled revenues on
  contracts.............         --          --   (393,351)       --    (174,182)
 Inventory..............     12,831          --         --        --          --
 Prepaid and other
  assets................    (47,046)     69,096    (18,353)  (43,679)     (5,741)
 Accounts payable.......    (39,707)    222,239    568,014    84,707    (666,829)
 Accrued compensation
  and related benefits..         --      63,387     93,842   (83,478)    366,441
 Accrued expenses.......      1,500          --         --        --      68,111
 Deferred revenue on
  contracts.............    (77,070)         --    196,225        --     (97,163)
                          ---------  ----------  ---------  --------  ----------
 Net cash provided by
  (used in) operating
  activities............    175,074   1,212,944   (277,913) (555,353) (1,139,315)
                          ---------  ----------  ---------  --------  ----------
Cash flows from
 investing activities:
 Purchases of property
  and equipment.........    (18,950)   (132,937)  (502,461)  (97,100)    (72,442)
 Proceeds from disposal
  of fixed assets.......         --      13,200      9,948        --          --
 Increase in cash
  surrender value of
  life insurance........         --          --         --        --     (62,441)
                          ---------  ----------  ---------  --------  ----------
 Net cash used in
  investing activities..    (18,950)   (119,737)  (492,513)  (97,100)   (134,883)
                          ---------  ----------  ---------  --------  ----------
Cash flows from
 financing activities:
 Proceeds from issuance
  of preferred stock....         --          --         --        --   8,291,945
 Proceeds from exercise
  of stock options......         --          --         --        --     100,000
 Repurchase and
  retirement of common
  stock.................         --          --         --        --  (4,468,980)
 Advances to employees..         --          --    (13,273)       --          --
 Repayments of advances
  to employees..........        163          --         --        --       5,418
 Payments on current
  portion of long-term
  debt..................         --          --    (10,417)   (3,125)         --
 Proceeds from
  (repayments of) credit
  line..................   (125,000)         --    425,743        --     576,248
 (Increase) decrease in
  deposits..............       (216)    (18,211)    (5,151)   (3,102)     17,681
 Distributions to
  stockholders..........     (1,841)    (95,750)  (438,673)       --          --
 Repurchase of treasury
  stock.................        (26)         --         (6)       --          --
 Payments of capital
  lease obligations.....    (38,813)   (184,224)   (49,979)   (6,522)    (59,316)
                          ---------  ----------  ---------  --------  ----------
 Net cash provided by
  (used in) financing
  activities............   (165,733)   (298,185)   (91,756)  (12,749)  4,462,996
                          ---------  ----------  ---------  --------  ----------
Net increase (decrease)
 in cash and cash
 equivalents............     (9,609)    795,022   (862,182) (665,202)  3,188,798
Cash and cash
 equivalents at
 beginning of period....     93,723      84,114    879,136   879,136      16,954
                          ---------  ----------  ---------  --------  ----------
Cash and cash
 equivalents at end of
 period.................  $  84,114     879,136     16,954   213,934   3,205,752
                          =========  ==========  =========  ========  ==========
Supplemental disclosure
 of cash flow
 information:
 Cash paid for
  interest..............  $  28,557      32,725     43,127     1,348      13,756
                          =========  ==========  =========  ========  ==========
Supplemental disclosures
 of non-cash investing
 and financing
 activities:
 Capital lease
  obligations...........  $  42,742     331,511     13,720        --      99,849
                          =========  ==========  =========  ========  ==========
 Distributions payable
  to stockholders.......  $      --     434,843         --        --          --
                          =========  ==========  =========  ========  ==========
 Issuance of common
  stock in connection
  with acquisition of
  business..............  $      --          --         --        --   1,417,998
                          =========  ==========  =========  ========  ==========
Acquisition of business:
 Assets acquired........  $      --          --         --        --   1,903,567
 Liabilities assumed and
  issued................         --          --         --        --    (485,569)
 Common stock issued....         --          --         --        --  (1,417,998)
                          ---------  ----------  ---------  --------  ----------
 Net cash paid for
  acquisition of
  business..............  $      --          --         --        --          --
                          =========  ==========  =========  ========  ==========
</TABLE>

                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                      F-52
<PAGE>

                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                         Notes To Financial Statements

                           December 31, 1997 and 1998
                         and March 31, 1999 (unaudited)

(1) The Company

      Breakaway Solutions, Inc. (the "Company"), formerly The Counsell Group,
Inc., was established in 1992 to provide information technology consulting
services to businesses. The Company specializes in designing, developing and
implementing applications and business solutions for growing enterprises
throughout the United States.

(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    (a) Use of Estimates

      Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions
relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could
differ from those estimates.

    (b) Cash and Cash Equivalents

      For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all
highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of three
months or less to be cash equivalents.

    (c) Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk

      Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a
concentration of credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts
receivable and debt instruments.

      The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and
generally does not require collateral on accounts receivable. The Company
maintains allowances for potential credit losses and such losses have been
within management's expectations. Write-offs of accounts receivable have not
been material for any of the periods presented. The Company's customers are
headquartered primarily in North America. At December 31, 1997 and 1998,
amounts due from three customers represented $503,750 or 40% and $683,149 or
33%, respectively, of total accounts receivable.

      The fair market values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable
and debt instruments at both December 31, 1997 and 1998 approximate their
carrying amounts.

    (d) Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is recorded on
the straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the related assets
which range from three to six years. Equipment held under capital leases is
stated at the present value of minimum lease payments at the inception of the
lease and amortized using the straight-line method over the lease term.
Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations when incurred.

                                      F-53
<PAGE>

                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    (e) Intangible assets

      Intangible assets relate to the Company's purchase of its wholly owned
subsidiary, Applica Corporation, on March 25, 1999 (see note 11c). Such costs
are being amortized on a straight-line basis over five years, the period
expected to be benefited. Intangible assets consisted of the following at March
31, 1999:

<TABLE>
     <S>                                                             <C>
     Assembled workforce............................................ $  201,000
     Goodwill.......................................................  1,236,974
                                                                     ----------
                                                                      1,437,974
     Less: accumulated amortization.................................        --
                                                                     ----------
                                                                     $1,437,974
                                                                     ==========
</TABLE>

    (f) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

      The Company records impairment losses on long-lived assets used in
operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash
flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets'
carrying amount.

    (g) Revenue Recognition

      Revenues pursuant to fixed-fee contracts are recognized as services are
rendered on the percentage-of-completion method of accounting (based on the
ratio of costs incurred to total estimated costs). Revenues pursuant to time
and material contracts are recognized as services are provided. Unbilled
revenues on contracts are comprised of costs plus earnings. Billings in excess
of costs plus earnings are classified as deferred revenues.

      Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made on a
contract-by-contract basis and are recognized in the period in which such
losses are determined.

    (h) Project Personnel Costs

      Project personnel costs consist of payroll and payroll-related expenses
for personnel dedicated to client assignments.

    (i) Income Taxes

      The Company was taxed under the provisions of Subchapter S of the
Internal Revenue Code, whereby the corporate income is taxed to the individual
shareholders based on their proportionate share of the Company's taxable
income. Massachusetts taxes profits on S Corporations with receipts exceeding
$6,000,000.

      Effective January 1, 1999, the Company terminated its S Corporation
election and is subject to corporate-level federal and certain additional state
income taxes. Accordingly, the accompanying consolidated statements of
operations include a pro forma income tax adjustment (see note 9) for the
income taxes that would have been recorded if the Company had been a C
Corporation for all periods presented.

    (j) Stock-Based Compensation

      The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
123 ("SFAS 123"), Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. As permitted by SFAS
123, the Company measures compensation costs in accordance with Accounting
Principles Board Opinion No. 25 ("APB No. 25"), Accounting for Stock

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                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

Issued to Employees, and related interpretations. Accordingly, no accounting
recognition is given to stock options issued to employees that are granted at
fair market value until they are exercised. Stock options issued to non-
employees are recorded at fair value at the date of grant. Upon exercise, net
proceeds, including income tax benefits realized, are credited to equity.
Therefore, the adoption of SFAS 123 was not material to the Company's financial
condition or results of operations; however, the pro forma impact on income
(loss) per share has been disclosed in the notes to the financial statements as
required by SFAS 123 (see note 4c).

    (k) Net Income (Loss) Per Share

      In 1997, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 128 ("SFAS 128"), Earnings per Share. SFAS 128
requires the presentation of basic and diluted income (loss) per share for all
periods presented. As the Company has been in a net loss position for the year
ended December 31, 1998 and the three months ended March 31, 1999, common stock
equivalents of 647,474 for the year ended December 31, 1998 and 859,558 for the
three months ended March 31, 1999 were excluded from the diluted loss per share
calculation as they would be antidilutive. There were no common stock
equivalents outstanding in 1996 and 1997. As a result, diluted loss per share
is the same as basic loss per share, and has not been presented separately.

    (l) Reporting Comprehensive Income

      Effective January 1, 1996, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 130 ("SFAS 130"), Reporting Comprehensive Income. This
statement requires that all components of comprehensive income be reported in
the financial statements in the period in which they are recognized. For each
year reported, comprehensive income (loss) under SFAS 130 was equivalent to the
Company's net income (loss) reported in the accompanying consolidated
statements of operations.

    (m) Unaudited Interim Financial Information

      The financial statements as of March 31, 1999 and for the three months
ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 are unaudited; however, in the opinion of
management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments)
necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements for the interim
periods have been included. Results of operations for the interim periods
presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected
for the full fiscal year or any future periods.

    (n) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

      The Company does not expect the adoption of recently issued accounting
pronouncements to have a significant impact on the Company's results of
operations, financial position or cash flows.

(3) Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment consisted of the following at December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            1997        1998
                                                          ---------  ----------
   <S>                                                    <C>        <C>
   Computer equipment.................................... $ 578,724  $1,116,829
   Office equipment......................................        --      11,756
   Furniture and fixtures................................   134,490      70,481
                                                          ---------  ----------
                                                            713,214   1,199,066
   Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization.......  (316,112)   (645,500)
                                                          ---------  ----------
                                                          $ 397,102  $  553,566
                                                          =========  ==========
</TABLE>

                                      F-55
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                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


      The cost and related accumulated amortization of property and equipment
held under capital leases is as follows at December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             1997       1998
                                                           ---------  ---------
   <S>                                                     <C>        <C>
   Cost................................................... $ 400,297  $ 394,637
   Less: Accumulated amortization.........................  (157,593)  (332,053)
                                                           ---------  ---------
                                                           $ 242,704  $  62,584
                                                           =========  =========
</TABLE>

(4) Capital Stock

    (a) Preferred Stock

      In October 1998, the Company's stockholders authorized 5,853,000 shares
of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. The Series A Convertible Preferred
Stock is entitled to receive dividends at a rate of $.1136 per share, as and if
declared. The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock is voting and is convertible
into shares of common stock on a share-for-share basis, subject to certain
adjustments. In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the
Company, the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference
of $1.41667 per share. The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible
into common stock immediately at the option of the holder, and automatically
converts into common stock upon the completion of a qualifying initial public
offering (see note 11a).

    (b) Stock Splits

      In June and December 1998, the Board of Directors approved a 2-for-1 and
3-for-1 stock split of the Company's common stock, respectively. All prior
periods have been restated to reflect these stock splits effected as a
recapitalization.

    (c) Stock Plan

      The Company's 1998 Stock Plan (the "Stock Plan") authorizes the Company
to grant options to purchase common stock, to make awards of restricted common
stock, and to issue certain other equity-related awards to employees and
directors of, and consultants to, the Company. The total number of shares of
common stock which may be issued under the Stock Plan is 9,000,000 shares. The
Stock Plan is administered by the Board of Directors, which selects the persons
to whom stock options and other awards are granted and determines the number of
shares, the exercise or purchase prices, the vesting terms and the expiration
date. Non-qualified stock options may be granted at exercise prices which are
above, equal to, or below the grant date fair market value of the common stock.
The exercise price of options qualifying as incentive stock options may not be
less than the grant date fair market value of the common stock.

      Stock options granted under the Stock Plan are nontransferable, generally
become exercisable over a four-year period, and expire ten years after the date
of grant (subject to earlier termination in the event of the termination of the
optionee's employment or other relationship with the Company).

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                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


      A summary of the status of the Company's Stock Plan is presented below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            (Unaudited)
                                   Year Ended            Three Months Ended
                               December 31, 1998           March 31, 1999
                            ------------------------- -------------------------
                                          Weighted                  Weighted
                                          average                   average
Fixed options                Shares    exercise price  Shares    exercise price
- -------------               ---------  -------------- ---------  --------------
<S>                         <C>        <C>            <C>        <C>
Outstanding at beginning
 of period................         --      $  --      4,794,235      $1.25
  Granted.................  4,896,703       1.24      2,534,433       1.85
  Exercised...............         --         --        (56,469)      1.78
  Forfeited...............   (102,468)      0.76        (66,626)       .68
                            ---------      -----      ---------      -----
Outstanding at end of pe-
 riod.....................  4,794,235       1.25      7,205,573       1.46
                            =========                 =========
Options exercisable at end
 of period................  2,088,504                 2,451,941
                            =========                 =========
</TABLE>

      The following table summarizes information about the Company's stock
options outstanding at December 31, 1998:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                           Options outstanding         Options exercisable
                       ---------------------------- --------------------------
                                   Weighted average                Weighted
                         Number       remaining       Number       average
     Exercise prices   outstanding contractual life exercisable exercise price
     ---------------   ----------- ---------------- ----------- --------------
     <S>               <C>         <C>              <C>         <C>
          $0.68         2,221,195      9.5 years     1,460,004      $0.68
           1.01           103,920     9.75 years        16,800       1.01
           1.79         2,469,120       10 years       611,700       1.79
                        ---------                    ---------
                        4,794,235     9.76 years     2,088,504       1.00
                        =========                    =========
</TABLE>

      The Company applies APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees, in accounting for its Stock Plan, and, accordingly, compensation
cost is recognized in the consolidated financial statements for stock options
granted to employees only when the fair value on the grant date exceeds the
exercise price. The Company granted no stock options during 1996 and 1997. Had
the Company determined compensation cost based on the fair value at the grant
date for its stock options under SFAS No. 123 for 1998 and 1999 grants, its net
loss would have been increased to the pro forma amounts indicated below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   (Unaudited)
                                                                   Three Months
                                                   Year Ended         Ended
                                                December 31, 1998 March 31, 1999
                                                ----------------- --------------
   <S>                                          <C>               <C>
   Net loss:
     As reported...............................     $(575,175)      $(235,513)
                                                    =========       =========
     Pro forma.................................     $(686,864)      $(361,257)
                                                    =========       =========
   Loss per share:
     As reported...............................     $   (0.07)      $   (0.05)
                                                    =========       =========
     Pro forma.................................     $   (0.09)      $   (0.08)
                                                    =========       =========
</TABLE>

                                      F-57
<PAGE>

                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


      The per share weighted average fair value of stock options granted during
1998 and 1999 was $0.50 and $0.75, respectively, on the date of grant, using
the minimum value option-pricing model with the following weighted average
assumptions used: no expected dividend yield, risk free interest rate of 7%,
and expected life of ten years.

(5) Commitments and Contingencies

    (a) Operating Leases

      The Company leases its facilities under various operating leases expiring
in 2002. Such leases include provisions that may require the Company to pay its
proportionate share of operating costs, which exceed specific thresholds. Rent
expense for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 was $144,499,
$203,511 and $576,509, respectively and $62,758 and $139,981 for the three-
months ended March 31, 1998 and 1999, respectively. Other income in 1998
consists primarily of a payment received by the Company in connection with the
early termination of its existing office lease.

    (b) Capital Leases

      The Company leases certain of its computer and office equipment under
capital leases. Substantially all of such leases are for two years, with annual
interest at rates ranging from 5.4% to 15.68%. The leased equipment secures all
leases.

      The following is a schedule of future minimum rental payments required
under the above leases as of December 31, 1998:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           Operating   Capital
                                                             leases    leases
                                                           ---------- ---------
   <S>                                                     <C>        <C>
   1999................................................... $  770,762 $ 168,253
   2000...................................................    702,665    72,118
   2001...................................................    720,518        --
   2002...................................................    488,280        --
                                                           ---------- ---------
                                                           $2,682,225   240,371
                                                           ==========
   Less: amount representing interest.....................              (24,940)
                                                                      ---------
     Net present value of minimum lease payments..........              215,431
   Less: current portion of capital lease obligations.....             (148,391)
                                                                      ---------
     Capital lease obligations, net of current portion....            $  67,040
                                                                      =========
</TABLE>

(6) Line of Credit

      The Company had a $750,000 bank revolving line of credit (increased to
$1,300,000 in February 1999) at prime plus 1/2% (8.25% at December 31, 1998)
which terminated in 1999. At December 31, 1997 and 1998, the Company borrowed
$0 and $425,743, respectively under this line of credit.

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                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


(7) Significant Customers

      The following table summarizes revenues from major customers (revenues in
excess of 10% for the year) as a percentage of total revenues:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            (Unaudited)
                                                        Three Months Ended
                        Years Ended December 31,             March 31,
                        ------------------------        ------------------
                         1996       1997       1998       1998        1999
                       --------   --------   --------   ---------   ---------
   <S>                 <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>         <C>
   Customer A.........       --         19%        27%         30%         26%
   Customer B.........       13%        10         --          --          --
   Customer C.........       18         13         --          --          --
   Customer D.........       --         --         --          16          --
   Customer E.........       --         --         --          --          11
   Customer F.........       --         --         --          --          10
   Customer G.........       --         --         --          --          10
</TABLE>

(8) Deferred Compensation Plan

      The Company sponsors a qualified 401(k) deferred compensation plan (the
"Plan"), which covers substantially all of its employees. Participants are
permitted, in accordance with the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal
Revenue Code, to contribute up to 15% of their earnings into the Plan. The
Company may make matching contributions at its discretion. The Company elected
not to contribute to the Plan for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and
1998.

(9) Taxes (Unaudited)

      As discussed in note 2, effective January 1, 1999, the Company terminated
its S Corporation election and will be subject to corporate-level federal and
certain state income taxes. Upon termination of the S Corporation status,
deferred income taxes are recorded for the tax effect of cumulative temporary
differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of certain assets and
liabilities, primarily deferred revenue that must be recognized currently for
tax purposes, accrued expenses that are not currently deductible, cumulative
differences between tax depreciation and financial reporting allowances, and
the impact of the conversion from the cash method to the accrual method of
reporting for tax purposes.

      Pro forma income tax expense (benefit), assuming the Company had been a C
Corporation and applying the tax laws in effect during the periods presented,
for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1998 would have
been as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               (Unaudited)
                                                               Three Months
                                                                  Ended
                                 Years Ended December 31,       March 31,
                                ---------------------------  ----------------
                                  1996     1997     1998      1998     1999
                                -------- -------- ---------  ------- --------
   <S>                          <C>      <C>      <C>        <C>     <C>
   Federal tax................. $210,259 $365,042 $(195,560) $25,629 $(80,074)
   State taxes, net of
    federal....................   37,105   64,418        --    4,523       --
                                -------- -------- ---------  ------- --------
                                $247,364 $429,460 $(195,560) $30,152 $(80,074)
                                ======== ======== =========  ======= ========
</TABLE>

                                      F-59
<PAGE>

                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


      The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred
tax assets since management believes that, after considering all the available
objective evidence, it is more likely than not that these assets will not be
realized.

(10) Operating Segments

      Historically, the Company has operated in a single segment. With the
acquisition of Applica Corporation, the Company expanded its operations to
include a second segment, application hosting. To date, Applica Corporation, a
development-stage company, has generated no revenues. Total assets relating to
the application hosting business of Applica Corporation are $1,903,567 as of
March 31, 1999.

(11) Subsequent Events

    (a) Series A Convertible Preferred Stock Financing

      In January 1999, the Company issued 5,853,000 shares of Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock, $.0001 par value, for $1.41667 per share (see note
4a).

    (b) Litigation

      On March 2, 1999 the Company and its Chief Executive Officer ("CEO")
became parties to a civil action filed by Cambridge Technology Partners, Inc.
("CTP"). The suit alleges violation of employment and severance agreements by
the CEO who is a former CTP employee. CTP is seeking monetary damages against
the Company for interference with the former employee's contractual relations
with CTP. Management of the Company believes that the suit is without merit and
intends to vigorously defend against the action. In the opinion of management,
the amount of ultimate liability with respect to this action will not
materially affect the financial position or results of operations of the
Company.

    (c) Acquisitions

      Subsequent to December 31, 1998, the Company entered into the following
acquisitions, which will be accounted for under the purchase method of
accounting:

     .Applica Corporation

            On March 25, 1999, the Company entered into an agreement to
            acquire all the outstanding stock of Applica Corporation, a
            provider of application hosting services. The purchase price was
            comprised of 723,699 shares of common stock.

     .WPL Laboratories, Inc.

            On May 17, 1999, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire
            all the outstanding stock of WPL Laboratories, Inc., a provider of
            advanced software development services. The purchase price was
            comprised of: $5 million in cash, 1,364,140 shares of common stock
            and the assumption of all outstanding WPL stock options, which
            became exercisable for 314,804 shares of the Company's common
            stock at a an exercise price of $2.36 per share with a four-year
            vesting period. The WPL stockholders received one half of their
            cash consideration at closing and will receive the remainder
            incrementally over a four-year period so long as the stockholder
            does not voluntarily terminate his employment and is not
            terminated for cause. Of the shares of common stock issued to the
            former WPL stockholders, approximately fifty-

                                      F-60
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                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

            percent are subject to the Company's right, which lapses
            incrementally over a four-year period, to repurchase the shares of
            a particular stockholder, at their value at the time of the
            acquisition, upon the stockholder's resignation or the Company's
            termination of the stockholder for cause. In connection with the
            stock issuance, the Company provided approximately $1,200,000 in
            loans to stockholders. The loans which bear interest at prime plus
            1% are due at the earlier of the sale of stock or four years.

     .Web Yes, Inc.

            On June 10, 1999, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire
            all the outstanding stock of Web Yes, Inc., a provider of web
            hosting services. The purchase price was comprised of 456,908
            shares of common stock. Of the shares of common stock issued to
            the former Web Yes stockholders, 342,680 are subject to the
            Company's right, which lapses incrementally over a four-year
            period, to repurchase the shares of the particular stockholder
            upon the termination of his employment with Breakaway. The
            repurchase price shall be either at the share value at the time of
            the acquisition if the stockholder terminates employment or is
            terminated for cause, or at the fair market value if the
            stockholder's employment is terminated without cause.

 Related Party Advances

      In May 1999, Internet Capital Group, holder of the Company's Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock, provided $4,000,000 in advances which were
converted into equity in July, 1999. In connection with this transaction, the
Company issued Internet Capital Group a warrant to purchase 73,872 shares of
common stock at an exercise price of $8.13 per share.

 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock

      In July 1999, the Company issued 2,931,849 shares of Series B Convertible
Preferred Stock, $.0001 par value, for $6.50 per share. The Series B
Convertible Preferred Stock is entitled to receive dividends at a rate of $0.52
per share as and if declared. The Series B Convertible Preferred Stock is
voting and is convertible into shares of common stock on a share-per-share
basis, subject to certain adjustments. In the event of any liquidation,
dissolution or winding up of the Company, the Series B Convertible Preferred
Stock has a liquidation preference of $6.50 per share. The Series B Convertible
Preferred Stock is convertible into common stock immediately at the option of
the holder, and automatically converts into common stock upon the completion of
a qualifying initial public offering.

 1999 Stock Incentive Plan

      The 1999 Stock Incentive Plan was adopted in July 1999. The 1999 plan is
intended to replace the 1998 plan. Up to 4,800,000 shares of common stock
(subject to adjustment in the event of stock splits and other similar events)
may be issued pursuant to awards granted under the 1999 plan.

      The 1999 plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options,
nonstatutory stock options, restricted stock awards and other stock-based
awards.

 1999 Employee Stock Purchase Plan

      The 1999 Employee Stock Purchase Plan was adopted in July 1999. The
purchase plan authorizes the issuance of up to a total of 400,000 shares of
common stock to participating employees.

                                      F-61
<PAGE>

                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


      The following employees, including directors who are employees and
employees of any participating subsidiaries, are eligible to participate in the
purchase plan:

    .  Employees who are customarily employed for more than 20 hours per
       week and for more than five months per year; and

    .  Employees employed for at least three months prior to enrolling in
       the purchase plan.

      Employees who would immediately after the grant own 5% or more of the
total combined voting power or value of the Company's stock or any subsidiary
are not eligible to participate.

(12) Purchase Price Allocation (Unaudited)

      In August 1999 the Company finalized the allocation of the tangible and
intangible assets of the Acquired Companies. As a result, the excess of
purchase price over the fair value of tangible assets and liabilities has been
recorded as intangible assets, as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              APPLICA       WPL       WEB YES
                                             ----------  ----------  ----------
<S>                                          <C>         <C>         <C>
Purchase consideration:
  Cash......................................         --  $4,674,997  $  188,075
  Issuance of common stock.................. $1,417,998   4,825,811   3,712,378
                                             ----------  ----------  ----------
      Total purchase consideration..........  1,417,998   9,500,808   3,900,453
Direct cost of acquisition..................    159,159     105,654     179,210
                                             ----------  ----------  ----------
      Total purchase price.................. $1,577,157  $9,606,462  $4,079,663
                                             ==========  ==========  ==========
Tangible assets and liabilities:
  Cash and cash equivalents................. $  147,422  $  238,242  $   11,171
  Accounts receivable.......................         --     791,980     139,973
  Prepaid expense...........................     20,429          --          --
  Property and equipment....................    290,410     166,202     190,700
  Other assets..............................      7,332      16,934      34,298
  Notes payable.............................   (141,629)         --          --
  Accounts payable..........................   (151,102)    (35,751)    (10,970)
  Accrued expenses..........................    (33,679)   (196,728)    (33,080)
  Deferred tax liability....................         --    (567,000)   (188,000)
  Capital leases............................         --          --    (133,806)
                                             ----------  ----------  ----------
    Net tangible assets..................... $  139,183  $  413,879  $   10,286
Intangible assets:
  Customer base.............................         --  $1,037,000  $  426,000
  Workforce in place........................ $  201,000     445,000     206,000
                                             ----------  ----------  ----------
  Goodwill..................................  1,236,974   7,710,583   3,437,377
                                             ----------  ----------  ----------
      Total intangible assets...............  1,437,974   9,192,583   4,069,377
                                             ----------  ----------  ----------
      Total purchase price.................. $1,577,157  $9,606,462  $4,079,663
                                             ==========  ==========  ==========
</TABLE>

      Intangible assets will be amortized over the useful lives of three years
for both assembled workforce and customer base and five years for goodwill.

                                      F-62
<PAGE>

                           BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


(13) Authorized Share Increase and Stock Split

      In July 1999 the Board of Directors approved an increase in the number of
authorized common shares from 20,000,000 to 80,000,000, and is expected to
approve, in September 1999, approved a four-for-five stock split. All share
data shown in the accompanying financial statements have been retroactively
restated to reflect this stock split.

(14) Initial Public Offering (Unaudited)

      On October 5, 1999 the Company issued 3,450,000 shares of its common
stock (450,000 shares of which represented the underwriters exercise of its
overallotment option), $0.000125 par value per share, for proceeds of
approximately $39,600,000 (net of underwriting discounts and costs). The
Company intends to use the proceeds for working capital and other general
corporate purposes.

                                      F-63
<PAGE>

               Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of CommerceQuest, Inc.
(formerly MessageQuest, Inc.)

      In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheets and the related
statements of income, of changes in stockholders' (deficit) equity and of cash
flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
CommerceQuest, Inc. at December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management;
our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based
on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards, which require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for the
opinion expressed above.

                                          PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Tampa, Florida
February 26, 1999, except as to the stock split described in note 11 for which
the date is March 10, 1999

                                      F-64
<PAGE>

                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

                                 Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                December 31,       (Unaudited)
                                           ----------------------   September
                                              1997       1998       30, 1999
                                           ---------- -----------  -----------
<S>                                        <C>        <C>          <C>
Assets
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents............... $  709,803 $ 1,807,369  $   707,962
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance of
   $48,000 at December 31, 1997 and 1998
   and September 30, 1999.................  3,639,098   3,678,627    2,691,676
  Unbilled accounts receivable............    647,206   2,465,292      528,187
  Other current assets....................     48,744     234,505      233,210
                                           ---------- -----------  -----------
    Total current assets..................  5,044,851   8,185,793    4,161,035
Property and equipment, net...............    781,318   3,725,818    4,591,555
Capitalized software......................         --          --    1,363,784
Other assets..............................     15,780     363,846      698,111
                                           ---------- -----------  -----------
    Total assets.......................... $5,841,949 $12,275,457  $10,814,485
                                           ========== ===========  ===========
Liabilities and Stockholders' (Deficit)
 Equity
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses... $2,927,494 $ 5,102,468  $ 2,731,016
  Deferred revenue........................    493,674   1,013,760    3,201,202
  Current portion of long-term debt.......    123,379     169,402      233,932
                                           ---------- -----------  -----------
    Total current liabilities.............  3,544,547   6,285,630    6,166,150
  Other liabilities.......................         --     231,518      862,744
  Revolving lines of credit...............         --     233,744      426,338
  Long-term debt..........................    386,578     157,771      141,756
                                           ---------- -----------  -----------
    Total liabilities.....................  3,931,125   6,908,663    7,596,988
                                           ---------- -----------  -----------
  Convertible subordinated debentures.....         --  10,800,000   15,800,000
                                           ---------- -----------  -----------
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Stockholders' (deficit) equity:
  Common stock; $.002 par value,
   40,000,000 shares authorized,
   25,000,000 shares issued...............     50,000      50,000       50,000
  Additional paid-in capital..............    431,700     431,700      431,700
  Retained earnings (deficit).............  1,429,124   1,385,059   (5,764,238)
                                           ---------- -----------  -----------
                                            1,910,824   1,866,759   (5,282,538)
  Less treasury stock of 12,725,420
   shares, at cost........................         --  (7,299,965)  (7,299,965)
                                           ---------- -----------  -----------
    Total stockholders' (deficit) equity..  1,910,824  (5,433,206) (12,582,503)
                                           ---------- -----------  -----------
      Total liabilities and stockholders'
       (deficit) equity................... $5,841,949 $12,275,457  $10,814,485
                                           ========== ===========  ===========
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                      F-65
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                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

                            Statements of Operations

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      (Unaudited)
                                                                   Nine Months Ended
                               Year Ended December 31,               September 30,
                         -------------------------------------  ------------------------
                            1996         1997         1998         1998         1999
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
<S>                      <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>
Revenues:
  Licensed products..... $ 4,226,208  $ 5,000,698  $ 4,507,934  $ 2,986,830  $ 2,622,399
  Professional
   services.............   5,042,263    5,529,498   12,561,392    9,092,199    9,051,629
  Reselling.............   9,184,437   13,680,505   14,029,063    9,812,574    1,959,625
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
                          18,452,908   24,210,701   31,098,389   21,891,603   13,633,653
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Cost of revenues:
  Technical support.....          --      150,954      500,653      292,310      245,486
  Services..............   3,191,054    3,817,452    8,094,721    5,860,561    6,140,266
  Reselling.............   7,957,255   11,385,342   11,184,289    8,037,260    1,437,509
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
                          11,148,309   15,353,748   19,779,663   14,190,131    7,823,261
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Gross margin............   7,304,599    8,856,953   11,318,726    7,701,472    5,810,392
Operating expenses:
  Sales and marketing...     848,681    1,388,530    2,802,482    1,371,210    5,993,333
  Product development...   1,542,867    2,540,529    2,146,653    1,308,619    1,445,373
  General and
   administrative.......   2,932,577    3,003,253    3,964,803    3,264,140    4,314,024
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
    Total operating
     expenses...........   5,324,125    6,932,312    8,913,938    5,943,969   11,752,730
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Income (loss) from
 operations.............   1,980,474    1,924,641    2,404,788    1,757,503   (5,942,338)
Other income (expense):
  Interest expense......     (26,506)     (14,513)    (362,040)    (130,097)    (698,873)
  Other.................      11,155      190,283       83,187       67,872      (88,950)
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Net income (loss)....... $ 1,965,123  $ 2,100,411  $ 2,125,935  $ 1,695,278  $(6,730,161)
                         ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========
</TABLE>


   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                      F-66
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                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

            Statements of Changes in Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                            Common Stock       Additional     Treasury Stock       Retained
                         --------------------   Paid-In   ----------------------   Earnings
                           Shares     Amount    Capital     Shares     Amount      (Deficit)      Total
                         ----------  --------  ---------- ---------- -----------  -----------  ------------
<S>                      <C>         <C>       <C>        <C>        <C>          <C>          <C>
Balance, January 1,
 1996...................     20,000  $ 20,000   $  1,700          -- $        --  $  (775,810) $   (754,110)
Stock canceled..........    (20,000)  (20,000)    20,000          --          --           --            --
Stock issued............ 25,000,000    50,000    410,000          --          --           --       460,000
Net income..............         --        --         --          --          --    1,965,123     1,965,123
Dividends declared......         --        --         --          --          --     (985,600)     (985,600)
                         ----------  --------   --------  ---------- -----------  -----------  ------------
Balance, December 31,
 1996................... 25,000,000    50,000    431,700          --          --      203,713       685,413
Net income..............         --        --         --          --          --    2,100,411     2,100,411
Dividends declared......         --        --         --          --          --     (875,000)     (875,000)
                         ----------  --------   --------  ---------- -----------  -----------  ------------
Balance, December 31,
 1997................... 25,000,000    50,000    431,700          --          --    1,429,124     1,910,824
Net income..............         --        --         --          --          --    2,125,935     2,125,935
Dividends declared......         --        --         --          --          --   (2,170,000)   (2,170,000)
Purchase of treasury
 shares.................         --        --         --  12,725,420  (7,299,965)                (7,299,965)
                         ----------  --------   --------  ---------- -----------  -----------  ------------
Balance, December 31,
 1998................... 25,000,000    50,000    431,700  12,725,420  (7,299,965)   1,385,059    (5,433,206)
Net loss (unaudited)....         --        --         --          --          --   (6,730,161)   (6,730,161)
Dividends declared and
 paid (unaudited).......         --        --         --          --          --     (419,136)     (419,136)
                         ----------  --------   --------  ---------- -----------  -----------  ------------
Balance, September 30,
 1999
 (unaudited)............ 25,000,000  $ 50,000   $431,700  12,725,420 $(7,299,965) $(5,764,238) $(12,582,503)
                         ==========  ========   ========  ========== ===========  ===========  ============
</TABLE>



   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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<PAGE>

                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

                            Statements of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      (Unaudited)
                                                                   Nine Months Ended
                               Year Ended December 31,               September 30,
                         -------------------------------------  ------------------------
                            1996         1997         1998         1998         1999
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
<S>                      <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>
Cash flows from
 operating activities:
 Net income (loss).....  $ 1,965,123  $ 2,100,411  $ 2,125,935  $ 1,695,278  $(6,730,161)
 Adjustments to
  reconcile net income
  (loss) to net cash
  provided by operating
  activities:
 Non-cash compensation
  expense..............      460,000           --           --           --           --
 Depreciation and
  amortization.........      144,411      323,894      536,454      353,347      657,962
 Loss on disposal of
  property.............           --           --           --           --       45,764
 Accrued interest on
  convertible
  debentures...........           --           --           --       42,192      633,228
 Changes in operating
  assets and
  liabilities:
  Accounts receivable..   (5,475,784)   2,409,399      (39,529)   1,186,141    1,055,678
  Unbilled accounts
   receivable..........           --     (623,580)  (1,818,086)     269,922    1,937,105
  Other receivables....        7,343        3,642           --           --           --
  Other assets.........      (29,072)     (30,740)    (456,083)    (342,988)    (227,172)
  Stockholder
   receivables.........     (139,347)       3,877           --           --           --
  Accounts payable and
   accrued expenses....    4,754,771   (2,027,734)   1,902,920    1,944,475   (2,393,999)
  Deferred revenue.....           --      493,674      520,086      360,024    2,187,442
  Other liabilities....           --           --      231,518           --           --
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
   Net cash (used in)
    provided by
    operating
    activities.........    1,687,445    2,652,843    3,003,215    5,508,391   (2,834,153)
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Cash flows from
 investing activities:
 Purchase of property
  and equipment........     (453,591)    (641,160)  (3,208,611)  (2,095,934)  (1,592,263)
 Proceeds from disposal
  of property and
  equipment............           --           --           --           --       22,800
 Acquisition of
  business, net of cash
  received.............           --           --           --           --     (151,978)
 Capitalized software
  development costs....           --           --           --           --   (1,363,784)
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
   Net cash used in
    investing
    activities.........     (453,591)    (641,160)  (3,208,611)  (2,095,934)  (3,085,225)
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Cash flows from
 financing activities:
 Proceeds under
  convertible
  subordinated
  debenture............           --           --    5,821,967    5,821,967    5,000,000
 Borrowings under note
  payable agreements...      138,000      400,000      102,343      102,343      173,980
 Principal payments on
  notes payable........     (248,939)     (28,982)    (146,188)    (106,396)    (127,467)
 Stockholder loans.....      531,020           --      729,003      729,003           --
 Payments on
  stockholder loans....   (1,266,703)     (85,000)    (867,942)    (867,942)          --
 Borrowings under line
  of credit............    1,854,000    2,104,000    1,661,126           --    5,325,205
 Payments on line of
  credit...............   (2,104,000)  (2,104,000)  (1,427,382)          --   (5,132,611)
 Dividends paid........           --   (1,725,130)  (2,170,000)  (2,170,000)    (419,136)
 Purchase of treasury
  stock, at cost.......           --           --   (2,399,965)  (1,369,872)          --
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
   Net cash (used in)
    provided by
    financing
    activities.........   (1,096,622)  (1,439,112)   1,302,962    2,139,103    4,819,971
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Net increase (decrease)
 in cash and cash
 equivalents...........      137,232      572,571    1,097,566    5,551,560   (1,099,407)
Cash and cash
 equivalents, beginning
 of period.............           --      137,232      709,803      709,803    1,807,369
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Cash and cash
 equivalents, end of
 period................  $   137,232  $   709,803  $ 1,807,369  $ 6,261,363  $   707,962
                         ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========
Supplemental disclosure
 of cash flow
 information:
 Interest paid during
  the period...........  $    26,506  $    14,513  $   130,522  $    87,900  $    65,700
                         ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========
Supplemental disclosure
 of non-cash financing
 activities:
 See notes 2 and 6
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

                         Notes to Financial Statements

              For the Years Ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998
       And the Nine Months Ended September 30, 1998 and 1999 (Unaudited)

1. Organization and Operations

      CommerceQuest, Inc. (the "Company," formerly MessageQuest, Inc.) is a
solutions provider in the Enterprise Application Integration and Internet
Application Integration segments of the computer industry. The Company develops
software tools and provides consulting and managed network services based upon
its domain expertise in message oriented middleware. The Company's solutions
enable its customers to integrate business information over dissimilar
computing platforms and communication networks. In addition, the Company
historically re-marketed third-party hardware and software products, although
this business activity has been substantially de-emphasized in 1999.

      Effective August 2, 1999, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding
common shares of Electronic Trends, Inc. The business primarily provided staff
services in the electronic data interface professional services market.
Consideration included $151,978, net of cash acquired. The acquisition has been
accounted for using the purchase method of accounting for acquisitions and,
accordingly, the results of operations have been included in the September 30,
1999 (unaudited) financial statements since the effective date of acquisition.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    Revenue Recognition

      The Company licenses its software products to end users pursuant to
perpetual license agreements. Amounts billed in advance of installation and
pending completion of remaining significant obligations are deferred. Revenue
from software licenses is recognized upon sale and shipment. Royalty revenue
from licensing agreements with third-party distributors is recognized when
earned. For the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1997, revenue from the sale
of software was recognized in accordance with Statement of Position ("SOP") 91-
1, Software Revenue Recognition. Beginning January 1, 1998, revenue from the
sale of software is recognized in accordance with SOP 97-2, Software Revenue
Recognition. SOP 97-2 requires the total contract revenue to be allocated to
the various elements of the contract based upon objective evidence of the fair
values of such elements and allows for only allocated revenue to be recognized
upon completion of those elements. The effect of the adoption of SOP 97-2 was
not significant to the Company's results of operations for the year ended
December 31, 1998. Amounts billed in advance of recognized revenue are
deferred. For contracts for professional services, revenue is recognized as the
services are performed. Revenue from support/maintenance contracts is
recognized ratably over the contract period as the services are performed.

      Unbilled accounts receivable represent revenue on contracts to be billed
in subsequent periods in accordance with the terms of such contracts, as well
as revenue from reselling transactions for which the customer has yet to be
billed.

      During 1996, the Company entered into a contract for the sale of a
license for certain message-oriented middleware and database products to BMC
Software, Inc. for $5,450,000. The Company recognized revenues under this
contract of approximately $3,800,000 during 1996. The remaining revenues of
approximately $1,650,000 were recognized during 1997.

    Cash and Cash Equivalents

      The Company considers all short-term, highly liquid investments with
original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

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                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment are stated at cost. Additions and major renewals
are capitalized. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred.
Upon disposal, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from
the accounts, with the resulting gain or loss included in income. Depreciation
is provided on an accelerated method over the estimated useful lives of the
related assets.

    Software Development Costs

      Development costs incurred in the research and development of new
software products and enhancements to existing software products are expensed
as incurred until technological feasibility has been established. After
technological feasibility is established, any additional development costs are
capitalized in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard
("SFAS") No. 86, "Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to be Sold,
Leased, or Otherwise Marketed." Capitalization ceases upon general release to
customers. Such costs are amortized over the economic life of the related
product. Through March 31, 1999, the period between achieving technological
feasibility and the general availability of such software was short and
software development costs qualifying for capitalization were insignificant.
Accordingly, such amounts were expensed as incurred. The Company performs an
annual review of the recoverability of such capitalized software costs. At the
time a determination is made that capitalized amounts are not recoverable based
on the estimated cash flows to be generated from the applicable software, any
remaining capitalized amounts are written off.

    Income Taxes

      Prior to June 1999, the Company elected to be taxed as an S Corporation
under the provision of the Internal Revenue Code whereby taxable income is
generally reported by the shareholders on their individual income tax returns.
The S Corporation election was terminated on June 2, 1999, and subsequently the
Company became subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes as a C
Corporation. The Company utilizes the asset and liability method of accounting
for income taxes. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recorded to
reflect the tax consequences on future years differences between the tax basis
of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each year-
end, based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the
periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. A
valuation allowance is provided against the future benefit of deferred tax
assets if it is determined that it is more likely than not that the future tax
benefits associated with the deferred tax asset will not be realized.

    Statement of Cash Flows

      During the year ended December 31, 1997, the Company was repaid certain
receivables from stockholders in the amount of $135,470 through a reduction in
dividend payments. Acquisitions of capital assets of $272,054 were included in
accounts payable and accrued expenses as of December 31, 1998. Accordingly,
these noncash transactions have been excluded from the accompanying statements
of cash flows.

    Use of Estimates

      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements. Estimates also affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    Comprehensive Income

      SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income," requires that the Company
report comprehensive income, which includes net income as well as certain other
changes in assets and liabilities recorded in stockholders' (deficit) equity,
in the financial statements. There were no components of comprehensive income
other than net income for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 and
for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1999 (unaudited).

    Unaudited Financial Statements

      The financial statements as of September 30, 1999 and for the nine months
ended September 30, 1998 and 1999 are unaudited; however, in the opinion of
management, all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments)
necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements for these interim
periods have been included. The results for the nine months ended September 30,
1999 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be obtained for the full
fiscal year ending December 31, 1999.

    Segment Reporting

      In 1998, the Company adopted SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of
an Enterprise and Related Information." SFAS No. 131 supersedes SFAS No. 14,
"Financial Reporting for Segments of a Business Enterprise," replacing the
"industry segment" approach with the "management" approach. The management
approach designates the internal organization that is used by management for
making operating decisions and assessing performance as the source of the
Company's reportable segments. SFAS No. 131 also requires disclosures about
products and services, geographic areas, and major customers. Currently, there
is no additional segment information required to be disclosed.

    New Accounting Pronouncements

      In 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS
No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging," effective for
fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. The new standard requires that an
entity recognize derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the financial
statements, to measure those instruments at fair value and to reflect the
changes in fair value of those instruments as either components of
comprehensive income or net income, depending on the types of those
instruments. This statement was amended by SFAS No. 137, "Accounting for
Derivatives and Hedging Activities--Deferral of the Effective Date of FASB
Statement No. 133." As a result, SFAS No. 133 will be effective in 2001 for the
Company. The Company does not use derivatives or other financial products.

    Reclassifications

      Certain items in the 1996 and 1997 financial statements have been
reclassified to conform to the 1998 presentation. Such reclassifications had no
impact on total assets, net income, or total cash flows previously reported.

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                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


3. Concentrations of Credit Risk

      Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to
concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents
and trade receivables. The Company maintains substantially all of its cash
investments with what it believes to be high credit quality financial
institutions. Sales and accounts receivable to customers that exceeded 10% of
total revenues and total accounts receivable are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            Sales                                 Accounts Receivable
                         ---------------------------------------------------  -------------------------------
                                                           (Unaudited)
                                                           Nine Months
                         Year Ended December 31,       Ended September 30,    December 31,       (Unaudited)
                         ---------------------------   -------------------    ---------------   September 30,
                          1996      1997      1998       1998        1999      1997     1998        1999
                         -------   -------   -------   ---------   ---------  ------   ------   -------------
<S>                      <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>         <C>        <C>      <C>      <C>
Customer A..............      22%       17%       --          --          --      --       --         --
Customer B..............      32%       15%       23%         23%         --      26%      33%        --
Customer C..............      --        15%       --          --          --      --       --         --
Customer D..............      --        --        12%         12%         --      --       24%        --
Customer E..............      --        --        --          --          --      --       15%        --
</TABLE>

4. Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             December 31,         (Unaudited)
                                Useful  -----------------------  September 30,
                                Lives      1997        1998          1999
                               -------- ----------  -----------  -------------
<S>                            <C>      <C>         <C>          <C>
Buildings..................... 39 years $       --  $ 2,290,956   $ 2,538,151
Furniture and equipment.......  7 years    331,902      552,889       516,988
Computers.....................  5 years    998,424    1,960,863     3,163,543
Leasehold improvements........  7 years      7,059       13,342        13,342
                                        ----------  -----------   -----------
                                         1,337,385    4,818,050     6,232,024
Less accumulated depreciation
 and amortization.............            (556,067)  (1,092,232)   (1,640,469)
                                        ----------  -----------   -----------
                                        $  781,318  $ 3,725,818   $ 4,591,555
                                        ==========  ===========   ===========
</TABLE>

      Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998
and for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1999 (unaudited)
approximated $144,000, $324,000, $536,000, $353,000 and $658,000, respectively.

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                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

                  Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


5. Long-Term Debt

     Long-term debt consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       December 31,        (Unaudited)
                                    --------------------  September 30,
                                      1997       1998         1999
                                    ---------  ---------  --------------
<S>                                 <C>        <C>        <C>
Notes payable, bearing interest at
 9.95%, principal and interest due
 in monthly installments;
 collateralized by certain fixed
 assets............................ $ 371,018  $ 327,173  $ 201,708
Note payable, bearing interest at
 8.95%, principal and interest due
 in quarterly installments;
 collateralized by certain computer
 software..........................       --          --    173,980
Notes payable to stockholder, non-
 interest bearing, principal
 payable in January 1999. Paid in
 full during 1998..................   138,939         --         --
                                    ---------  ---------  ---------
                                      509,957    327,173    375,688
Less current portion...............  (123,379)  (169,402)  (233,932)
                                    ---------  ---------  ---------
                                    $ 386,578  $ 157,771  $ 141,756
                                    =========  =========  =========
</TABLE>

     Maturities of notes payable for the years subsequent to September 30,
1999 (unaudited) are as follows:

<TABLE>
        <S>                                                             <C>
        2000........................................................... $235,934
        2001...........................................................   77,704
        2002...........................................................   62,050
</TABLE>

6. Convertible Subordinated Debentures

     In September and October 1998, the Company issued a total of $10,800,000
of 7.00% convertible subordinated debentures maturing through October 2003.
The convertible subordinated debentures are exchangeable at any time into
common stock of the Company at an exchange price of $2.52 per share, subject
to adjustment. Provisions of the debenture agreements contain certain
covenants, the most restrictive of which limits the payment of dividends and
the creation of additional indebtedness.

     In connection with the transaction, $5,300,000 of the proceeds was used
to repurchase shares of stock from certain shareholders. The lender agreed to
pay $4,900,000 of this amount; accordingly, this amount has been reflected as
a non-cash transaction and excluded from the statement of cash flows for the
year ended December 31, 1998. Approximately $78,000 of the subordinated
debenture issue costs were withheld from the proceeds and have been included
in other assets in the financial statements as of December 31, 1998.
Accordingly, this amount has been reflected as a non-cash transaction and
excluded from the statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31,
1998.

     During July 1999, the Company issued a total of $5,000,000 of 7.00%
convertible subordinated debentures maturing on July 19, 2004. The convertible
subordinated debentures are exchangeable at any time into common stock of the
Company at an exchange price of $4.16 per share, subject to adjustment.
Provisions of the debenture agreements contain certain covenants, the most
restrictive of which limits the payment of dividends and the creation of
additional indebtedness.

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<PAGE>

                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


7. Lines of Credit

      During 1998, the Company entered into a line of credit facility with a
financial institution in the amount of $1,000,000 to finance working capital
needs. At December 31, 1998 and September 30, 1999 (unaudited) there were $0
and $425,648, respectively, of borrowings under this facility. Additionally,
during 1998, the Company entered into a reducing line of credit facility, as
defined in the credit agreement, with an initial available balance of
$1,300,000 to finance the acquisition of the Company's headquarters and to
provide additional funds for property improvements. At December 31, 1998 and
September 30, 1999 (unaudited) there were $226,850 and $0, respectively, of
borrowings under this credit facility. The credit facilities mature in ten
years and are collateralized by the Company's property and equipment. During
1998, the Company also entered into a reducing line of credit facility, as
defined in the credit agreement, with an initial available balance of $400,000
to provide financing for property improvements on the Company's headquarters.
The facility is for seven years and is collateralized by all the assets of the
Company. Interest on the credit lines is payable monthly at a rate of 2.75% in
excess of the 30-day commercial paper rate, based upon the actual days elapsed
over a 360-day year (7.85% and 8.11% borrowing rates at December 31, 1998 and
September 30, 1999 (unaudited), respectively). At December 31, 1998 and
September 30, 1999 (unaudited), there were $6,894 and $690, respectively, of
borrowings under this credit facility. There was $2,196,086 and $2,249,492
available under the three facilities at December 31, 1998 and September 30,
1999 (unaudited), respectively. The weighted-average interest rates under these
facilities for the year ended December 31, 1998 and the nine months ended
September 30, 1999 (unaudited), were 8.03% and 7.71%, respectively.

8. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

      The fair value of short-term financial instruments, including cash and
cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable and certain accrued
expenses approximates their carrying amounts in the financial statements due to
the short maturity of such instruments.

      The carrying amount of the lines of credit issued pursuant to the
Company's bank credit agreement approximates fair value because the interest
rates change with market interest rates.

      The fair value of the Company's long-term debt approximates carrying
value based on the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on
the current rates offered to the Company for debt of the same maturities.

      The Company believes that it is not practical to estimate the fair value
of the convertible subordinate debentures with a carrying value of $15,800,000,
as these debentures have numerous unique features.

                                      F-74
<PAGE>

                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


9. Income Taxes

      The provision for income taxes is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       December 31, December 31, September 30,
                                           1997         1998         1999
                                       ------------ ------------ -------------
      <S>                              <C>          <C>          <C>
      Current:
        Federal.......................    $ --         $ --         $ --
        State and local...............      --           --           --
                                          ------       ------       ------
                                            --           --           --
                                          ------       ------       ------
      Deferred:
        Federal.......................      --           --           --
        State and local...............      --           --           --
                                          ------       ------       ------
          Total provision for income
           taxes......................    $ --         $ --         $ --
                                          ======       ======       ======
</TABLE>

      Prior to June 2, 1999, the Company had elected to be taxed as an S-
corporation and thus, all income of the Company was passed through to the
shareholders and taxed at their level. Effective June 2, 1999, the Company
elected C-corporation status for income tax reporting purposes and at this time
adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 109, Accounting for
Income Taxes (FAS 109). To account for this change in tax status, the Company
recorded a deferred benefit of $60,760. This provision reflected the temporary
differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their financial
statement carrying values. The temporary differences result from reserves
created for bad debts and sales returns that are not currently deductible for
income tax purposes. The Company provides a valuation allowance against net
deferred tax assets if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more
likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be
realized. The tax benefit of these temporary differences and the net operating
loss generated during the C-corporation period beginning June 2, 1999 and
ending September 30, 1999 has been offset by a valuation allowance.

      As of September 30, 1999, the Company had approximately $4,700,000 of net
operating loss carryforwards for federal and state income tax purposes, which
expire in the year 2018.

                                      F-75
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                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


10. Commitments and Contingencies

   Operating Leases

      The Company leases office space under operating leases expiring through
August 2001. Rent expense under these leases for the years ended December 31,
1996, 1997 and 1998 and for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1999
(unaudited) approximated $115,000, $239,000, $357,000, $225,000 and $194,000,
respectively.

      Future basic rental commitments under noncancelable operating leases at
September 30, 1999 (unaudited) are approximately as follows:

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                            <C>
      Twelve months ending September 30,
        2000........................................................ $  634,000
        2001........................................................    431,000
        2002........................................................    289,000
        2003........................................................      6,000
        2004........................................................      1,500
                                                                     ----------
        Total minimum payments...................................... $1,361,500
                                                                     ==========
</TABLE>

11. Equity

   Stock Compensation

      During 1996, the Company issued common stock as compensation to employees
who were previously covered by a phantom stock agreement. In exchange for the
newly issued shares, the recipients waived all rights and shares granted them
under the phantom stock agreement. The aggregate compensation earned under the
phantom stock plan during 1996 totaled $460,000.

   Stock Split

      During January 1997, October 1998 and March 1999, the Board of Directors
approved that the Company's issued and outstanding common stock be split on a
5-for-1, 5-for-1, and 2-for-1 basis, respectively. All share amounts have been
retroactively adjusted in the accompanying financial statements to reflect
these stock splits.

   Stock Option Plan

      Effective January 1, 1997, the Board of Directors approved the adoption
of a stock option plan under which qualified and non-qualified stock options
may be granted to employees, directors, and consultants to the Company. The
Board of Directors also authorized 4,138,750 shares to be reserved for issuance
pursuant to the terms of the plan. The Company has granted qualified and non-
qualified stock options to certain employees with vesting periods of up to 4
years. These options give the employee the right to purchase common stock at an
exercise price estimated by management to be at least equal to the fair value
of the stock at the date of the option's grant. For all options granted, the
term during which employees may exercise the option was initially 10 years.

      The Company applies APB Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees," and related Interpretations in accounting for stock options.
Accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized in

                                      F-76
<PAGE>

                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

connection with the issuance of these options. Had compensation cost for the
Company's stock option plan been determined based on the fair value at the
grant dates for the awards under the plan consistent with the method of SFAS
Statement 123, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation," the Company's net
income would have been reduced to the adjusted amounts indicated below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               (unaudited)
                                                            Nine Months Ended
                             Year Ended December 31,          September 30,
                         -------------------------------- ----------------------
                            1996       1997       1998       1998       1999
                         ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -----------
<S>                      <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
Pro forma net income
 (loss):
  As reported........... $1,965,123 $2,100,411 $2,125,935 $1,695,278 $(6,730,161)
  As adjusted
   (unaudited)..........  1,965,123  1,152,116  1,356,486 $1,361,075 $(7,207,107)
</TABLE>

      The estimated per share fair value of options granted for the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1998 and the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and
1999 (unaudited) was $0.46, $0.39, $0.37 and $1.20, respectively. The fair
value of each option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-
Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions
for grants in the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998 and the nine months
ended September 30, 1998 and 1999 (unaudited), respectively: no dividend yield
for each year presented; risk-free interest rates of 5.74%, 4.65%, 4.38% and
6.10%, respectively; expected lives of the options prior to exercise of 8.5
years for each year presented and volatility of the stock price was omitted
from the pricing model as permitted by SFAS No. 123. A summary of the status of
the Company's stock option plan and changes during the years and periods ended
on those dates, is presented below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       Year Ended December 31,                      (unaudited)
                          ---------------------------------------------------    Nine Months Ended
                                    1997                      1998               September 30, 1999
                          ------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------
                                        Weighted                  Weighted                 Weighted
                                        Average                   Average                  Average
     Fixed Options         Shares    Exercise Price  Shares    Exercise Price  Shares   Exercise Price
     -------------        ---------  -------------- ---------  -------------- --------- --------------
<S>                       <C>        <C>            <C>        <C>            <C>       <C>
Outstanding at beginning
 of period..............         --      $0.00      1,957,000      $1.20      3,530,000     $1.21
Granted.................  2,069,500      $1.20      1,982,500      $1.22        401,500     $2.97
Exercised...............         --      $0.00             --      $0.00             --     $0.00
Canceled................   (112,500)     $1.20       (409,500)     $1.20             --     $0.00
                          ---------                 ---------                 ---------
Outstanding at end of
 period.................  1,957,000                 3,530,000                 3,931,500
                          =========                 =========                 =========
Options exercisable at
 end of period..........         --                   551,750                 1,028,500
                          =========                 =========                 =========
</TABLE>

                                      F-77
<PAGE>

                              COMMERCEQUEST, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


      The following table summarizes certain information about stock options at
September 30, 1999 (unaudited):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                    Options Outstanding                Options Exercisable
        ------------------------------------------------------------------
          Number         Weighted-Average                Number
        of Shares           Remaining         Exercise of Shares  Exercise
        at 9/30/99   Contractual Life (years)  Prices  at 9/30/99  Prices
        ----------   ------------------------ -------- ---------- --------
        <S>          <C>                      <C>      <C>        <C>
         3,487,000             8.18            $1.20   1,016,000   $1.20
            50,000             8.94            $1.80      12,500   $1.80
           394,500             9.76            $3.00           0   $3.00
</TABLE>

      As of September 30, 1999 (unaudited), options to purchase 207,250 shares
of common stock were available for future grants.

12. Employee Benefit and Incentive Plans

      The Company sponsors a tax deferred 401(k) defined contribution savings
and profit sharing plan which covers substantially all employees who meet
minimum service requirements. Employees may defer up to 15% of their annual
compensation, which the Company will match at a rate of 20% of the employee's
contribution on the first 6% of his or her annual salary. In addition, the plan
allows for annual profit sharing contributions at the discretion of the Board
of Directors.

      Company matching contributions to the 401(k) plan for the years ended
December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998 and for the nine months ended September 30,
1998 and 1999 (unaudited) totaled approximately $15,000, $28,000, $52,000,
$39,000 and $67,000, respectively. To date, the Company has not made any
discretionary profit sharing contributions to the 401(k) plan.

13. Subsequent Event (Unaudited)

      On November 12, 1999, the Company issued a total of $5,000,000 of 5.77%
promissory notes maturing August 12, 2000. The principal plus accrued interest
are convertible into equity securities of the Company, at an exchange price to
be determined based upon the closing of future equity financings or at $7.022
per share, subject to adjustment, in the event of an acquisition of the Company
or other liquidating event.

                                      F-78
<PAGE>

                       Report of Independent Accountants

To the Board of Directors
Commerx, Inc.

      In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheet and the related statements
of operations, of changes in stockholders' deficit and of cash flows present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Commerx, Inc. at
December 31, 1998, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the
year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management;
our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based
on our audit. We conducted our audit of these statements in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards which require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for the
opinion expressed above.

                                          PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
March 26, 1999
Chicago, Illinois

                                      F-79
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                                 Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    (Unaudited)
                                                     December 31,  September 30,
                                                         1998          1999
                                                     ------------  -------------
<S>                                                  <C>           <C>
Assets
Current assets
  Cash and cash equivalents......................... $ 3,302,954   $  1,599,915
  Short-term investments............................     200,000        200,000
  Trade accounts receivable (net of allowance of
   $26,363 at September 30, 1999)...................      20,127        459,249
  Other current assets..............................      22,436        105,895
                                                     -----------   ------------
    Total current assets............................   3,545,517      2,365,059
                                                     -----------   ------------
Property and equipment, net of accumulated
 depreciation.......................................     206,026      1,307,003
Security deposits...................................         --         200,000
Other assets........................................         --          54,793
                                                     -----------   ------------
    Total assets.................................... $ 3,751,543   $  3,926,855
                                                     ===========   ============
Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit
Current liabilities
  Accounts payable.................................. $   364,116   $    768,667
  Due to related party..............................      92,713         98,776
  Accrued expenses..................................     177,166      1,846,321
  Deferred revenue..................................     180,909        355,321
  Notes payable--stockholders.......................         --       1,802,194
  Notes payable--current............................         --          87,548
  Obligation under capital lease--current...........         --         321,176
                                                     -----------   ------------
    Total current liabilities.......................     814,904      5,280,003
                                                     -----------   ------------
Notes payable--noncurrent...........................         --         183,690
Obligation under capital lease......................         --         813,065
                                                     -----------   ------------
    Total liabilities...............................     814,904      6,276,758
                                                     -----------   ------------
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
Redeemable convertible Series A preferred stock,
 $.001 par value, redeemable at $1.05 per share,
 8,570,000 shares authorized; 6,665,428 and
 8,570,000 shares issued and outstanding as of De-
 cember 31, 1998 and September 30, 1999, respec-
 tively (aggregate liquidation preference of $1.05
 per share).........................................   5,009,520      7,009,520
Stockholders' deficit:
  Common stock, $.001 par value, 20,000,000 shares
   authorized; 7,430,000 shares issued and
   outstanding......................................       7,430          7,430
  Deferred compensation.............................         --        (879,528)
  Additional paid-in capital........................   2,256,130      3,459,633
  Accumulated deficit...............................  (4,336,441)   (11,946,958)
                                                     -----------   ------------
    Total stockholders' deficit.....................  (2,072,881)    (9,359,423)
                                                     -----------   ------------
    Total liabilities, redeemable convertible
     preferred stock and stockholders' deficit...... $ 3,751,543   $  3,926,855
                                                     ===========   ============
</TABLE>

    The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

                                      F-80
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                            Statements of Operations

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           For the
                                            year            (Unaudited)
                                            ended       For the nine months
                                          December      ended September 30,
                                             31,      ------------------------
                                            1998         1998         1999
                                         -----------  -----------  -----------
<S>                                      <C>          <C>          <C>
Revenue:
  Service............................... $   375,037  $   263,568  $   388,216
  Transaction...........................         --           --       445,263
                                         -----------  -----------  -----------
    Total revenue.......................     375,037      263,568      833,479
                                         -----------  -----------  -----------
Cost of revenues........................         --           --       426,209
                                         -----------  -----------  -----------
    Total gross margin..................     375,037      263,568      407,270
                                         -----------  -----------  -----------
Operating expenses:
  Selling and marketing.................     577,324      317,645    1,952,141
  Information technology................     514,946      274,267    1,972,444
  Production and operations.............     140,161      112,984      518,577
  General and administrative............   1,134,764      553,149    3,594,746
                                         -----------  -----------  -----------
    Total operating expenses............   2,367,195    1,258,045    8,037,908
                                         -----------  -----------  -----------
Operating loss..........................  (1,992,158)    (994,477)  (7,630,638)
Nonoperating income (expense):
  Interest income.......................         --           --        59,147
  Interest expense......................    (185,825)    (133,210)     (39,026)
                                         -----------  -----------  -----------
    Total other income (expense)........    (185,825)    (133,210)      20,121
                                         -----------  -----------  -----------
Net loss................................ $(2,177,983) $(1,127,687) $(7,610,517)
                                         ===========  ===========  ===========
</TABLE>


    The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

                                      F-81
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                 Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Deficit

              December 31, 1998 and September 30, 1999 (unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                              Common Stock
                          ---------------------  Unamortized  Additional                   Total
                            Number    Carrying      Stock      Paid-In   Accumulated   Stockholders'
                          of Shares     Value    Compensation  Capital     Deficit        Deficit
                          ----------  ---------  ------------ ---------- ------------  -------------
<S>                       <C>         <C>        <C>          <C>        <C>           <C>
Balance at January 1,
 1998...................  16,950,000  $ 200,000   $      --   $       -- $ (2,158,458)  $(1,958,458)
Conversion of
 shareholder notes and
 accrued interest to
 donated capital........         --         --          --     2,073,080          --      2,073,080
Conversion of common
 stock, no par to $0.001
 par value common
 stock..................         --    (183,050)        --       183,050          --            --
Exchange of common stock
 for Series A redeemable
 convertible preferred
 stock..................  (9,520,000)    (9,520)        --           --           --         (9,520)
Net loss................         --         --          --           --    (2,177,983)   (2,177,983)
                          ----------  ---------   ---------   ---------- ------------   -----------
Balance at December 31,
 1998...................   7,430,000      7,430         --     2,256,130   (4,336,441)   (2,072,881)
Issuance of stock
 options................                           (939,503)     939,503          --            --
Stock compensation
 recognized.............                             59,975          --           --         59,975
Issuance of Series A
 preferred stock
 warrants ..............         --         --          --        60,000          --         60,000
Issuance of Series A
 preferred stock
 warrants ..............         --         --          --        14,000          --         14,000
Issuance of Series B
 preferred stock
 warrants ..............         --         --          --       190,000          --        190,000
Net loss................         --         --          --           --    (7,610,517)   (7,610,517)
                          ----------  ---------   ---------   ---------- ------------   -----------
Balance at September 30,
 1999...................   7,430,000  $   7,430   $(879,528)  $3,459,633 $(11,946,958)  $(9,359,423)
                          ==========  =========   =========   ========== ============   ===========
</TABLE>


    The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements

                                      F-82
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                            Statements of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             (Unaudited)
                                        For the year  For the nine months ended
                                           ended            September 30,
                                        December 31,  --------------------------
                                            1998          1998          1999
                                        ------------  ------------  ------------
<S>                                     <C>           <C>           <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net loss............................  $(2,177,983)  $ (1,127,687) $ (7,610,517)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
 net cash used in operating
 activities:
  Depreciation........................       45,627         28,047       220,325
  Interest expense on shareholder
   notes..............................      225,160        133,210         6,063
  Amortization of debt discount.......          --             --          8,369
  Amortization of compensation
   expense............................          --             --         59,975
Changes in operating assets and
 liabilities:
    Increase in accounts receivable...       (7,029)       (39,786)     (439,122)
    (Increase) decrease in other
     current assets...................     (208,585)         4,914       (83,459)
    (Increase) in security deposits...          --             --       (200,000)
    Increase in other non-current
     assets...........................          --             --        (54,793)
    Increase (decrease) in accounts
     payable..........................      360,953         98,122       404,551
    Increase in accrued expenses......       91,962         40,560     1,669,155
    Increase in deferred revenue......       89,727        148,038       174,412
                                        -----------   ------------  ------------
      Net cash used by operations.....   (1,580,168)      (714,582)   (5,845,041)
                                        -----------   ------------  ------------
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Acquisition of plant, property, and
   equipment..........................     (144,444)       (78,525)     (388,506)
                                        -----------   ------------  ------------
      Net cash used in investing
       activities.....................     (144,444)       (78,525)     (388,506)
                                        -----------   ------------  ------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Proceeds from shareholder notes.....      100,000        100,000     1,991,809
  Decrease in amount due to related
   party..............................     (124,596)       734,323           --
  Gross proceeds from issuance of note
   payable............................          --             --        300,000
  Repayment of note payable...........          --             --        (15,325)
  Obligations under capital lease.....          --             --        254,024
  Proceeds from sale of Series A
   redeemable convertible preferred
   stock..............................    5,000,000            --      2,000,000
                                        -----------   ------------  ------------
      Net cash provided from financing
       activities.....................    4,975,404        834,323     4,530,508
                                        -----------   ------------  ------------
Net increase (decrease) in cash.......    3,250,792         41,216    (1,703,039)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
 of year..............................       52,162         52,162     3,302,954
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
 year.................................  $ 3,302,954   $     93,378  $  1,599,915
Supplemental cash flow information:
 Interest paid........................  $    45,868   $        --   $      7,545
Non-cash financing activities:
  Conversion of shareholder notes and
   interest to additional paid-in
   capital............................  $ 2,073,080   $        --   $        --
  Exchange of common stock for Series
   A redeemable convertible preferred
   stock..............................  $     9,520   $        --   $        --
  Estimated fair value of warrants--
   recorded as debt discount..........  $       --    $        --   $    264,000
  Equipment obtained under capital
   lease..............................  $       --    $        --   $    932,796
  Incentive plan stock issuances......  $       --    $        --   $    939,503
</TABLE>

    The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

                                      F-83
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                         Notes to Financial Statements

                (Information presented for the nine months ended
                   September 30, 1999 and 1998 is unaudited)

1. Nature of Business and Organization

      Commerx, Inc. ("Commerx" or the "Company") was formed in July, 1995, as
an Illinois Company, and is an internet commerce company creating electronic
business to business commerce through the development and management of the
company owned web site, the Plastics Network (www.PlasticsNet.Com) serving the
plastics industry.

      In December 1998 pursuant to an Agreement of Merger, the Company merged
with Commerx, Inc. ("Commerx Delaware"), a Delaware Corporation formed in
December 1998. The outstanding shares of the Company's common stock were
converted to common stock of Commerx Delaware at a ratio of one to one. Upon
completion of the merger, Commerx Delaware became the surviving corporation.

      The Company's proprietary technology provides users with an industry
specific environment that promotes the ability to initiate business to business
transactions.

      In 1998, the Company derived its revenue from the establishment and
maintenance of customer business centers (commercial storefronts) on
PlasticsNet.Com along with advertising revenue. The Company also earned fees
for the production of advertising for customers that required ad creation
services.

      The Company has sustained significant net losses and negative cash flows
from operations since its inception. The Company's ability to meet its
obligations in the ordinary course of business is dependent upon its ability to
establish profitable operations or raise additional financing through public or
private equity financing, bank financing, or other sources of capital. During
1998 (as described in Note 6), the Company sold $5 million of preferred stock
and obtained a commitment for the purchase of an additional $2 million of
preferred stock. In March 1999, the Company's Board of Directors approved a
resolution initiating the sale of preferred stock under this commitment. The
sale of $2 million of preferred stock was completed in June of 1999. Management
believes that its current funds will be sufficient to enable the Company to
meet its planned expenditures for fiscal 1999. In addition, with other
anticipated sources of funding, the Company expects to fund planned
expenditures for the year 2000, as well.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    Basis of Presentation

      The accompanying interim financial statements as of September 30, 1999
and for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1999 and the related notes
have not been audited. However, they have been prepared in conformity with the
accounting principles stated in the audited financial statements of the year
ended December 31, 1998 and include all adjustments, which were of a normal and
recurring nature, which in the opinion of management are necessary to present
fairly the financial position of the Company and results of operations and cash
flows for the periods presented. The operating results for the interim periods
are not necessarily indicative of results expected for the full years.

    Revenue Recognition

      Revenues are recognized over the period that services are provided.
Advertising revenue is contracted generally on a quarterly basis and recognized
equally over each of the three months. Business center set-ups and renewals are
contracted generally on an annual basis and recognized equally over each of the
twelve months.

                                      F-84
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                (Information presented for the nine months ended
                   September 30, 1999 and 1998 is unaudited)


      Transaction revenues consist primarily of product sales to customers and
charges to customers for outbound freight. Commerx acts as a principal when
purchasing products from suppliers and reselling them to customers. Products
are shipped directly to customers by suppliers based on customer delivery date
specifications. Under principal-based agreements, Commerx is responsible for
selling products, collecting payment from customers, ensuring that the shipment
reaches customers and processing returns. In addition, Commerx takes title to
products upon shipment and bears the risk of loss for collection, delivery and
product returns from customers. Commerx provides an allowance for sales
returns, which has been insignificant to date, at the time of sale. Commerx
recognizes revenues from product sales when products are shipped to customers.

      Barter transactions are valued at the lower of estimated fair value of
the services received or the estimated value of the services provided in
exchange. Service revenue and advertising expenses are equal in amounts,
totaling $93,700 for the year ended December 31, 1998 and $70,275 and $70,275
for the nine month periods ended September 30, 1998 and 1999, respectively. To
date, barter transactions have not been recognized in the financial statements.

    Cash and Cash Equivalents

      The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

    Concentration of Credit Risk

      Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a
concentration of credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents and accounts
receivable. Cash and cash equivalents are deposited with high credit quality
financial institutions. The Company's accounts receivable are derived from
revenue earned from customers located primarily in the United States and are
denominated in U.S. dollars. Management believes its credit policies are
prudent and reflect normal industry terms and business risk.

      At December 31, 1998, the Company had five customers that accounted for
approximately 11.7%, 12.0%, 12.2%, 17.0%, and 26% respectively of the accounts
receivable balance. At September 30, 1999, 38.2% and 20.2% of the Company's
accounts receivable were due from two customers.

      During 1998 one customer accounted for 20% of the Company's revenues. For
the period ending September 30, 1999, two customers accounted for 32.8% and
10.9% of the Company's revenues.

      In May 1999, the Company entered into a collection date factoring
agreement with a third party allowing for the factoring of trade accounts
receivable. Under the terms of the agreement, the third party will assume the
credit risk on all approved accounts up to a certain preapproved threshold. The
Company will be required to pay the third party a factoring commission of 0.8%
with a minimum annual charge of $40,000.

    Fair Value of Financial Instruments

      The Company's financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents,
accounts receivable, accounts payable and capital lease obligations are carried
at cost, which approximates their fair value because of the short-term maturity
of these instruments. The carrying value for all long-term debt outstanding at
the end of all periods presented approximates fair value where fair value is
based on market prices for the same or similar debt and maturities.

                                      F-85
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                (Information presented for the nine months ended
                   September 30, 1999 and 1998 is unaudited)


    Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using
the straight-line method based upon estimated useful lives ranging from 3 to 5
years. Maintenance and repair charges are expensed as incurred.

      As of September 30, 1999, the Company changed the estimated useful lives
for depreciation from 5 to 7 years to 3 to 5 years to better reflect the life
of the assets, and to comply with industry standards. The Company took a
$113,142 charge to general and administrative expense as of September 30, 1999
to reflect the change in accounting estimate.

    Income Taxes

      Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded to reflect the expected
future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial
statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and
assets are determined based upon the difference between the financial statement
and tax bases of assets and liabilities and for tax carryforwards using enacted
tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to
reverse.

      In December 1998, in connection with the private placement of preferred
stock (see Note 6), the Company was required to change its corporate status
from an S-Corporation to a C-Corporation and therefore, is subject to federal
and state income taxes effective January 1, 1999. As a result of the conversion
in tax status, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities as
of December 31, 1998.

    Use of Estimates

      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

    Advertising Costs

      Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense was
$69,421 as of December 31, 1998 and $51,962 and $531,528 for the nine months
ended September 30, 1998 and 1999, respectively.

    Product Development Costs

      Product development costs include expenses incurred by the Company to
develop, enhance, manage, monitor and operate the Company's Web site. Product
development costs are expensed as incurred. The software development costs
component of product development costs are required to be capitalized beginning
when a product's technological feasibility has been established and ending when
a product is available for general release to customers. To date, completion of
a working model of the Company's products and the date of general release have
substantially coincided. Costs incurred by the Company between the completion
of the working model and the point at which the product is ready for general
release have been insignificant.

                                      F-86
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                (Information presented for the nine months ended
                   September 30, 1999 and 1998 is unaudited)


    Stock-Based Compensation

      Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123, "Accounting
for Stock-Based Compensation" encourages, but does not require, companies to
record compensation cost for stock-based compensation at fair value. The
Company has chosen to continue to account for stock-based compensation using
the intrinsic value method prescribed in Accounting Principles Board (APB)
Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" and its related
Interpretations. Accordingly, compensation cost for stock options is measured
as the excess, if any, of the fair market value of a share of the Company's
stock at the date of the grant over the amount that must be paid to acquire the
stock.

    Recent Pronouncements

      During 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income." SFAS No. 130 established
standards for reporting comprehensive income and its components in a financial
statement. Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity (net assets)
of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and
circumstances from nonowner sources and includes net income. The Company does
not have any other comprehensive income.

      The FASB also issued SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures About Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information". SFAS No. 131 specifies revised guidelines
for determining an entity's operating segment and the type and level of
financial information to be disclosed. This standard requires that management
identify operating segments based on the way that management disaggregates the
entity for making internal operating decisions. The Company currently operates
under the definition of one segment.

      Both of these statements are effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 1997.

      In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities." This statement establishes accounting and
reporting standards for derivative instruments and requires recognition of all
derivatives as assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position and
measurement of those instruments at fair value. The statement, as amended, is
effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. The Company currently
does not have any derivative investments.

3. Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment are recorded at cost. The Company provides for
depreciation using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives
of the assets. The estimated useful lives are three years for computer software
and equipment and five years for furniture and fixtures and other equipment.

      When property and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the
cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the account, and any
gain or loss is included in results of operations. Amounts expended for
maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

                                      F-87
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                (Information presented for the nine months ended
                   September 30, 1999 and 1998 is unaudited)


      Plant, property and equipment consists of the following at December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    (Unaudited)
                                                      December 31, September 30,
                                                          1998         1999
                                                      ------------ -------------
      <S>                                             <C>          <C>
      Equipment......................................  $  36,461    $  105,693
      Furniture and fixtures.........................     28,448       298,507
      Computer software and equipment................    244,572     1,226,584
                                                       ---------    ----------
                                                         309,481     1,630,784
      Less: Accumulated depreciation.................   (103,455)     (323,781)
                                                       ---------    ----------
                                                       $ 206,026    $1,307,003
                                                       =========    ==========
</TABLE>

      On June 8, 1999, the Company entered into a master lease agreements with
two financing companies for the lease of office furniture and fixtures and
computer equipment used in its business. Each borrowing under the lease has a
three to four-year term and is collateralized by the assets purchased.
Equipment obtained pursuant to these leases is capitalized and is included in
property and equipment on the balance sheet.

      In connection with one of the aforementioned arrangements, the Company
issued warrants to purchase certain of its equity securities to the lessor
(Note 7).

4. Notes Payable to Related Parties

      On September 28, 1999, the Company entered into six-month subordinated,
convertible borrowing agreements with certain officers of the Company under
which such individuals agreed to loan the company $1,991,809. Such loan is
carried at $1,802,194, net of debt discounts. The notes are required to be paid
on the earlier of March 28, 2000 or the completion of the next round of
financing in which the Company receives proceeds of at least $15 million. The
notes are convertible into the Company's Series B preferred stock at a
conversion rate based on a formula which includes the conversion price of
Series B preferred stock. The conversion price will be determined based upon
the completion of the Series B Preferred Stock round of financing. Interest is
payable upon maturity or conversion of the note at an annual rate of prime plus
1% (9.25% at September 30, 1999). In the event of default, this rate increases
to prime plus 3%. The interest due on the notes is also convertible into shares
of Series B Preferred Stock. In connection with the financing, the Company
issued warrants to purchase shares of the Company's Series B Preferred Stock
(Note 7).

      In November 1998, the Board of Directors approved a resolution under
which certain outstanding shareholder demand notes were contributed to the
Company as additional paid-in capital. The total amount of capital contributed
was $2,073,080 which was comprised of $1,847,920 of outstanding principal and
$225,160 of accrued interest due on the respective notes.

      Additionally, the Company has recorded amounts due to a related party of
$92,713 as of December 31, 1998 and $98,776 as of September 30, 1999 (Note 10).

                                      F-88
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                (Information presented for the nine months ended
                   September 30, 1999 and 1998 is unaudited)


5. Notes Payable

      On August 16, 1999, the Company entered into a borrowing agreement with a
third party under which the lender agreed to loan $300,000 to the Company for a
period of 30 months such loan is reflected net of $14,000 of debt discount. The
proceeds of which were to be used to finance the acquisition of fixed assets
and for working capital purposes. Interest payments are due on a monthly basis
at an annual interest rate of 8.75% and the note is due on February 1, 2002. On
February 1, 2002, a $51,000 balloon payment is due. In connection with the
borrowing, the Company also issued warrants to purchase shares of the Company's
Series A Preferred Stock (Note 7).

6. Redeemable Convertible Series A Preferred Stock

      In December 1998, the Company authorized the sale and issuance of up to
8,570,000 shares of Redeemable Series A Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series A
Preferred"). Subject to first closing as defined in the Series A Preferred
Stock Purchase Agreement, the Company issued 4,761,428 shares to a certain
investment group in exchange for $5,000,000. The purchase price consists of
cash payments totaling $4,750,000 and the extinguishment of a note payable in
the amount of $250,000.

      In June 1999, the Company issued 1,904,572 additional shares of Series A
Preferred shares to an investment group for $2,000,000. The transaction
fulfilled the second closing as defined in the Series A Preferred Stock
Purchase Agreement.

      Holders of Series A Preferred shares are entitled to receive non-
cumulative dividends in preference to holders of common stock at the rate of 8%
per share per annum if and when declared by the Board of Directors. The holders
of Series A Preferred shares shall have the right to convert the Series A
Preferred shares into an equal number of shares of common stock at the option
of the holder and have the right to that number of votes equal to the number of
shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Series A Preferred. All
series of preferred stock and common stock are required to vote together as a
class except that holders of Series A Preferred are entitled to elect two
representatives to the Board of Directors.

      Additionally, the Series A Preferred automatically converts into common
stock at the then applicable conversion rate in the event of either (i) the
completion of an initial public offering with aggregate offering proceeds to
the Company of at least $5,000,000 and a per share price to the public of at
least 2.5 times the purchase price of the Series A Preferred or (ii) the
election of the holders of at least two-thirds of the outstanding Series A
Preferred.

      Upon written election of holders of two-thirds of the Series A Preferred,
the Series A Preferred is required to be redeemed to the extent of one-third of
the shares of Series A Preferred on the fifth, sixth, and seventh anniversary
dates of the Closing. The redemption price of $1.05 is to be adjusted for any
stock dividends, contributions, or splits plus any accrued, but unpaid
dividends.

      The consent of a majority of the Series A Preferred is required for any
action that authorizes or issues shares of any class of stock having any
preference or priority as to dividends or assets superior to or on a parity
with the Series A Preferred or that authorizes a merger, sale of substantially
all of the assets of the Company or a recapitalization/reorganization of the
Company.

                                      F-89
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                (Information presented for the nine months ended
                   September 30, 1999 and 1998 is unaudited)


      Upon liquidation or dissolution, shareholders of Series A Preferred Stock
are to receive a distribution of available assets up to the sum of the original
purchase price plus any declared but unpaid dividends. This distribution has
preference over any distribution to common stockholders.

7. Common Stock and Warrants

      In December 1998, the Board of Directors approved an amendment to the
Company's certificate of incorporation which increased the number of authorized
shares of common stock from 500,000 with no par value to 20,000,000 with $.001
par value and also authorized the issuance of up to 8,570,000 shares of Series
A Preferred Stock. The change in par value did not affect any of the existing
rights of shareholders and has been recorded as an adjustment to additional
paid-in capital and common stock. The Company subsequently affected an 84.75 to
1 stock-split of the issued and outstanding common stock of the Company as of
December 22, 1998. All share information retroactively reflects the effect of
this split. The Company has reserved 8,570,000 shares of common stock for
issuance upon conversion of the Series A Preferred.

      In March 1999, the Company's Board of Directors adopted a Combined
Incentive and Non-statutory Stock Option Plan ("the Plan"). Under the Plan,
employees of the Company who elect to participate are granted incentive stock
options to purchase common stock at not less than the fair market value on the
date of grant. In the case of grants of non-statutory stock options, options
will be granted at a per share price of no less than 85% of the fair market
value on the date of grant. The term of the options is 10 years from the
initial grant date with the options generally vesting over a four year period.

      The Plan is administered by the Option Committee of the Board of
Directors. The total number of shares of common stock that may be issued
pursuant to options granted under the Plan is 4,000,000.

      Deferred compensation was recorded in connection with the granting of
stock options at an exercise price that was less than the deemed fair value.
Deferred compensation of $939,503 which is reflected as a separate component of
stockholders' equity and is being amortized over a four-year vesting period (as
stated by the Plan). Compensation expense of $59,975 was recognized for the
nine months ended September 30, 1999.

      The following information relates to stock options outstanding as of
September 30, 1999.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             Nine Months Ended
                                                             September 30, 1999
                                                             -------------------
                                                                        Weighted
                                                                        Average
                                                                        Exercise
                                                              Shares     Price
                                                             ---------  --------
<S>                                                          <C>        <C>
Outstanding at beginning of period..........................       --      --
Granted..................................................... 4,071,500   $0.82
Exercised...................................................       --      --
Forfeited/expired...........................................  (253,000)  $0.51
                                                             ---------   -----
Outstanding at end of period................................ 3,818,500   $0.84
                                                             =========   =====
</TABLE>

      In connection with the lease agreement entered into in June 1999 (Note
3), the Company granted the lessor warrants to purchase 91,429 shares of the
Company's Series A Preferred Stock at a price of $1.05 per

                                      F-90
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                (Information presented for the nine months ended
                   September 30, 1999 and 1998 is unaudited)

share. These warrants can be exercised at any time between the earlier of a
period of seven years or three years from the effective date of the Company's
initial public offering. The estimated fair value of these warrants equaled
$60,000 and was recorded as debt discount and is being amortized to interest
expense over the term of the lease.

      In connection with the note payable to a third party in August 1999 (Note
5), the Company granted the lender warrants to purchase 21,429 shares of the
Company's Series A Preferred Stock at a price of $1.05 per share. These
warrants can be exercised at any time before the earlier of a period of seven
years or three years from the effective date of the Company's initial public
offering. The estimated fair value of these warrants equaled $14,000 and was
recorded as debt discount and is being amortized to interest expense over the
term of the note.

      In connection with a debt financing agreements entered into with related
parties (Note 4), the Company issued warrants to purchase shares of Series B
Preferred Stock. The total number of Series B Preferred Stock shares to be
issued is based on a formula which includes the conversion price of Series B
Preferred Stock. The conversion price will be determined based upon the
completion of a future round of financing. The estimated fair value of these
warrants determined as of September 30, 1999 equaled $190,000 and has been
recorded as debt discount. The discount is being amortized to interest expense
over the term of the note.

      The term of the warrant agreement begins upon the closing of a private
placement of the Company's Series B Preferred Stock and ends on September 28,
2004.

8. Income Taxes

      Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax
consequences of differences between the carrying amounts of assets and
liabilities and their respective tax bases using enacted tax rates in effect
for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse.

      The components of the deferred tax asset are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    December 31,
                                                                        1998
                                                                    ------------
      <S>                                                           <C>
      Deferred tax assets:
        Accrued expenses...........................................  $ 209,267
        Deferred revenue...........................................     68,745
                                                                     ---------
          Total deferred tax assets................................    278,012
      Deferred tax liabilities:
        Accounts receivable........................................      7,648
        Book over tax basis depreciation...........................     19,000
                                                                     ---------
        Less: Valuation allowance..................................   (251,364)
                                                                     ---------
          Net deferred tax asset (liability).......................  $     --
                                                                     =========
</TABLE>

      The valuation allowance relates principally to deferred tax assets that
the Company estimates may not be realizable based upon available evidence.

                                      F-91
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                (Information presented for the nine months ended
                   September 30, 1999 and 1998 is unaudited)


9. Commitments and Contingencies

      During 1988, the Company leased the space in Chicago, Illinois under an
operating lease. The lease called for minimum rent with an annual escalation.
The lease expired on October 1998.

      The Company has entered into a new operating lease for office space,
which commenced in January 1999 and expires on December 31, 2008. The lease
calls for minimum rents with an annual escalation.

      Additionally, the Company entered into an operating lease for internet
data services which commenced on June 30, 1999. The lease calls for monthly
payments of $7,150. The lease expires on November 3, 1999, but the Company
intends to renew the lease through November 3, 2000.

      Total rental expense was $88,747, during 1998, and $185,156 for the nine
month period ended September 30, 1999.

      The following is a schedule of future minimum rentals required for
operating leases that have remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one
year, as of December 31, 1998:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       Total
                                                                     ----------
      <S>                                                            <C>
      1999.......................................................... $  235,895
      2000..........................................................    240,312
      2001..........................................................    244,730
      2002..........................................................    249,147
      2003..........................................................    253,565
      Thereafter....................................................  1,334,085
                                                                     ----------
        Total....................................................... $2,557,734
                                                                     ==========

      Future payments under a noncancelable capital lease agreement are as
follows:

      1999.......................................................... $   60,327
      2000..........................................................    438,163
      2001..........................................................    419,047
      2002..........................................................    335,411
      2003 and thereafter...........................................     87,953
                                                                     ----------
                                                                      1,340,901
      Less amounts representing interest and debt discount..........   (206,660)
      Net present value of minimum lease payments...................  1,134,241
                                                                     ----------
      Less current portion..........................................   (321,176)
                                                                     ----------
                                                                     $  813,065
                                                                     ==========
</TABLE>

      On September 30, 1999, the Company signed an agreement with a third party
for the purchase of a software license to be used in the business activity of
the Company. Subject to the terms of the agreement, the Company is obligated to
pay $25,000 of license fees by October 31, 1999 and $225,000 by March 31, 2000.

      Effective September 30, 1999, the Company entered into a three year
agreement with a third party. In exchange for services provided to the Company,
per the terms of the agreement, the Company will pay an annual fee of $50,000
plus transactions costs based on usage of the third party's services.

                                      F-92
<PAGE>

                                 COMMERX, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                (Information presented for the nine months ended
                   September 30, 1999 and 1998 is unaudited)


10. Related Party Transactions

      The Company and Fast Heat, Inc. (Fast Heat) are related parties through a
common group of shareholders which hold a substantial ownership interest in
both companies. In 1998, Fast Heat provided funding to the Company for
operations. At September 30, 1999 amounts due to Fast Heat were $98,776. The
amount is due on demand and accrued interest at 8.5% in 1999.

      In 1998, the Company provided internet related services to Fast Heat. The
amount of revenues earned for these services was $2,025 in 1998. No such
services were performed in the period ending September 30, 1999.

      In 1998, the Company provided bartered services to an affiliated entity
in exchange for print advertising and certain trade show benefits valued at
$93,700 under bartered transactions.
      In December 1998, the Company issued 1,904,000 of Series A Preferred
Shares to certain related party common stockholders in exchange for 9,520,000
shares of common stock.

11. Defined Contribution Savings Plan

      The Company maintains a defined contribution 401(k) profit sharing plan
covering substantially all eligible employees meeting certain minimum age and
months of service requirements, as defined. Participants may make elective
contributions up to established limits. All amounts contributed by participants
and earnings on these contributions are fully vested at all times. The Plan
provides for matching and discretionary contributions by the Company. The
Company's expense for the defined contribution plan totaled $8,680 for the year
ended December 31, 1998, and $6,235 and $8,085 for the periods ended September
30, 1998 and 1999, respectively.

12. Subsequent Event

      In November 1999, the Board of Directors approved an amendment to the
Company's certificate of incorporation which increased the number of authorized
shares of common stock from 20,000,000 to 100,000,000. The Board also
authorized an increase in the number of authorized shares of Series A Preferred
Stock from 8,570,000 shares to 8,632,858, as well as authorizing the issuance
of up to 3,218,021 shares of Series B Preferred Stock.

      In November 1999 Commerx issued 1,923,109 shares of Redeemable Series B
Preferred Stock ("Series B Preferred Stock") for gross proceeds of $23.9
million.

                                      F-93
<PAGE>

                         Report of Independent Auditors

Board of Directors and Stockholders of
ComputerJobs.com, Inc.

      We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of ComputerJobs.com, Inc.
(formerly ComputerJobs Store, Inc.) as of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the
related statements of income, changes in stockholders' equity (deficit), and
cash flows for the period from January 16, 1996 (inception) through December
31, 1996 and for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.

      We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

      In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of ComputerJobs.com,
Inc. at December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the results of its operations and its
cash flows for the period from January 16, 1996 (inception) through December
31, 1996 and for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998 in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.

                                          ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Atlanta, Georgia
March 11, 1999, except Note 1 as to which the date
 is April 1, 1999


                                      F-94
<PAGE>

                             COMPUTERJOBS.COM, INC.

                                 Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             December 31,
                                                         ---------------------
                                                           1997       1998
                                                         --------  -----------
<S>                                                      <C>       <C>
Assets
Current assets:
 Cash and cash equivalents.............................. $315,213  $ 9,385,180
 Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for
  doubtful accounts of $4,000 and $20,000 at December
  31, 1997 and 1998, respectively.......................  136,528      315,081
 Unbilled trade accounts receivable.....................   17,000       62,990
 Prepaid expenses.......................................       --        1,197
Loan receivable from stockholder........................    1,086           --
                                                         --------  -----------
Total current assets....................................  469,827    9,764,448
Property and equipment:
 Furniture and fixtures.................................   15,291       35,728
 Computer and office equipment..........................   73,721      189,288
 Accumulated depreciation...............................  (21,159)     (64,249)
                                                         --------  -----------
Net property and equipment..............................   67,853      160,767
Other assets............................................    2,000       99,721
                                                         --------  -----------
Total assets............................................ $539,680  $10,024,936
                                                         ========  ===========
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
Current liabilities:
 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.................. $ 47,323  $   136,209
 Deferred income taxes payable..........................       --       89,261
 Note payable to stockholders...........................       --    1,000,000
 Distribution payable to stockholders...................       --      346,817
 Current portion of notes payable.......................    6,279           --
 Deferred revenue.......................................   16,271       27,996
                                                         --------  -----------
Total current liabilities...............................   69,873    1,600,283
Notes payable, less current portion.....................    6,354           --
Series A Preferred Stock, no par value -- ($2 per share
 redemption value; minimum liquidation value of
 $10,000,000 plus accrued and unpaid dividends plus a
 portion of remaining assets, as defined), convertible
 to Class 2 common stock, 5,000,000 shares authorized,
 issued and outstanding.................................       --    9,986,126
Stockholders' equity:
 Class 1 common stock, no par value -- 5,500,000 shares
  authorized, 5,500,000 shares issued and outstanding...   10,510       10,510
 Class 2 common stock, no par value -- 14,000,000 shares
  authorized, no shares issued or outstanding...........       --           --
 Retained earnings (deficit)............................  452,943   (1,571,983)
                                                         --------  -----------
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)....................  463,453   (1,561,473)
                                                         --------  -----------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit).... $539,680  $10,024,936
                                                         ========  ===========
</TABLE>

                            See accompanying notes.

                                      F-95
<PAGE>

                             COMPUTERJOBS.COM, INC.

                              Statements of Income

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        Period from
                                        January 16,
                                        1996 through Year Ended December 31,
                                        December 31, ------------------------
                                            1996        1997         1998
                                        ------------ -----------  -----------
<S>                                     <C>          <C>          <C>
Revenue................................  $ 377,163   $ 1,504,742  $ 4,431,060
Expenses:
 Operations............................     38,477        65,178      469,519
 Sales and marketing...................     38,509       198,586    1,893,589
 General and administrative............    189,126       776,572    1,121,918
 Depreciation..........................      3,617        17,542       45,383
                                         ---------   -----------  -----------
                                           269,729     1,057,878    3,530,409
Operating income.......................    107,434       446,864      900,651
Other income (deductions):
 Interest expense......................       (982)       (1,646)     (12,537)
 Interest income.......................        401         8,258       53,610
                                         ---------   -----------  -----------
                                              (581)        6,612       41,073
                                         ---------   -----------  -----------
Income before income taxes.............    106,853       453,476      941,724
Income tax expense.....................        --            --        89,261
                                         ---------   -----------  -----------
Net income.............................  $ 106,853   $   453,476  $   852,463
                                         =========   ===========  ===========
Supplemental unaudited pro forma
 information:
 Income before taxes, as above.........  $ 106,853   $   453,476  $   941,724
 Pro forma provision for income taxes..    (40,604)     (172,320)    (357,853)
                                         ---------   -----------  -----------
 Pro forma net income..................  $  66,249   $   281,156  $   583,871
                                         =========   ===========  ===========
 Basic pro forma earnings per common
  share................................      $0.01         $0.05        $0.09
 Average outstanding common shares.....  5,500,000     5,500,000    5,500,000
</TABLE>



                            See accompanying notes.

                                      F-96
<PAGE>

                             COMPUTERJOBS.COM, INC.

            Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        Retained         Total
                         Class 1 Common Class 2 Common  Earnings     Shareholders'
                             Stock          Stock       (deficit)   Equity (deficit)
                         -------------- -------------- -----------  ----------------
<S>                      <C>            <C>            <C>          <C>
Balance at January 16,
 1996 (inception).......    $10,510           --       $        --    $    10,510
  Net income............         --           --           106,853        106,853
  Distribution to
   stockholders.........         --           --           (33,879)       (33,879)
                            -------          ---       -----------    -----------
Balance at December 31,
 1996...................     10,510           --            72,974         83,484
  Net income............         --           --           453,476        453,476
  Distribution to
   stockholders.........         --           --           (73,507)       (73,507)
                            -------          ---       -----------    -----------
Balance at December 31,
 1997...................     10,510           --           452,943        463,453
  Net income............         --           --           852,463        852,463
  Distribution to
   stockholders.........         --           --        (2,796,817)    (2,796,817)
  Accretion and
   dividends on Series A
   Preferred Stock......         --           --           (80,572)       (80,572)
                            -------          ---       -----------    -----------
Balance at December 31,
 1998...................    $10,510           --       $(1,571,983)   $(1,561,473)
                            =======          ===       ===========    ===========
</TABLE>




                            See accompanying notes.

                                      F-97
<PAGE>

                             COMPUTERJOBS.COM, INC.

                            Statements of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          Period from
                                          January 16,   Year Ended December
                                          1996 through          31,
                                          December 31, ----------------------
                                              1996       1997        1998
                                          ------------ ---------  -----------
<S>                                       <C>          <C>        <C>
Operating activities
Net income...............................   $106,853   $ 453,476  $   852,463
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
 net cash provided by operating
 activities:
  Depreciation...........................      3,617      17,542       45,383
  Provision for deferred taxes...........         --          --       89,261
  Changes in operating assets and
   liabilities:
   Trade accounts receivable.............    (30,880)   (105,648)    (178,553)
   Unbilled trade accounts receivable....         --     (17,000)     (45,990)
   Loan receivable from stockholder......         --      (1,086)       1,086
   Prepaid expenses and other assets.....         --      (2,000)     (98,918)
   Accounts payable and accrued
    expenses.............................     12,394      34,930       88,886
   Deferred revenue......................     21,903      (5,632)      11,725
                                            --------   ---------  -----------
Net cash provided by operating
 activities..............................    113,887     374,582      765,343

Investing Activities
Purchase of property and equipment.......    (23,980)    (65,033)    (138,297)
                                            --------   ---------  -----------
Net cash used in investing activities....    (23,980)    (65,033)    (138,297)

Financing Activities
Sale of Series A Preferred Stock, less
 expenses................................         --          --    9,905,554
Distributions to stockholders............    (33,879)    (73,507)  (1,450,000)
Proceeds from notes payable..............     21,100          --           --
Repayment of notes payable...............     (2,817)     (5,650)     (12,633)
Sales of common stock....................     10,510          --           --
                                            --------   ---------  -----------
Net cash provided (used) by financing
 activities..............................     (5,086)    (79,157)   8,442,921
                                            --------   ---------  -----------
Net increase in cash and cash
 equivalents.............................     84,821     230,392    9,069,967
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of
 period..................................         --      84,821      315,213
                                            --------   ---------  -----------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year...   $ 84,821   $ 315,213  $ 9,385,180
                                            ========   =========  ===========
</TABLE>


                            See accompanying notes.

                                      F-98
<PAGE>

                             COMPUTERJOBS.COM, INC.

                         Notes to Financial Statements
                               December 31, 1998

1. Description of the Business

      The Company is an Internet-based interactive technology company that
provides an employment Web site for information technology (IT) professionals.
The Company's web site enables recruiters and employers to post job
opportunities and search for employment opportunities based on an array of
search criteria. The Company also offers banner advertising and job reposting
services for companies wanting access to IT professionals. The Company operates
primarily on a regional basis and at December 31, 1998, served five regions in
the United States: Atlanta, the Carolinas, Chicago, Florida, and Texas.

      On April 1, 1999 the Company changed its name from ComputerJobs Store,
Inc. to ComputerJobs.com, Inc.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    Cash and Cash Equivalents

      The Company considers short-term investments with original maturity dates
of 90 days or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents.

    Concentration of Credit Risk

      Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to
concentration of credit risk consist principally of cash equivalents and
accounts receivable. Cash equivalents are held primarily with one financial
institution. The Company performs periodic evaluations of the relative credit
standing of this financial institution. Accounts receivable are unsecured and
the Company is at risk to the extent such amounts become uncollectible.

    Accounts Receivable

      The Company performs periodic credit evaluations of its customers'
financial condition and generally does not require collateral. Receivables are
generally due within 30 days. Credit losses have been within management's
expectations.

    Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment are stated at cost. The Company provides for
depreciation computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives
of the related assets which range from 3 to 5 years.

      If facts and circumstances indicate that the property and equipment or
other assets may be impaired, an evaluation of continuing value would be
performed. If an evaluation is required, the estimated future undiscounted cash
flows associated with these assets would be compared to their carrying amount
to determine if a write down to fair market value or discounted cash flow value
is required.

    Revenue Recognition

      The Company recognizes advertising and service revenue as earned over the
service period. Unbilled trade accounts receivables are recorded for
advertising revenue which is not billed to the customer until the month
following the month in which it is earned. Advance payments received by the
Company are deferred and credited to operations on the straight-line basis over
the life of the agreement.

                                      F-99
<PAGE>

                             COMPUTERJOBS.COM, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)
                               December 31, 1998


    Advertising Costs

      Advertising costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.
The Company incurred $11,583, $178,870 and $1,528,590 in advertising costs for
the period from January 16, 1996 (inception) through December 31, 1996 and for
the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998, respectively.

    Income Taxes

      The Company elected to be taxed under the provision of Subchapter S of
the Internal Revenue Code for the period from January 16, 1996 (inception)
through November 25, 1998. Under these provisions, the income of the Company
was reported by the stock or shareholders on their individual income tax
returns. As such, the accompanying financial statements do not include a
provision for income taxes for the period from January 16, 1996 (inception) to
November 25, 1998.

      In connection with the Company's amended and restated articles of
incorporation, the Company terminated its tax status as a Subchapter S
corporation. Effective November 25, 1998, the Company is taxed as a subchapter
C corporation. The deferred tax effects of the change in tax status of
approximately $54,000 are included in income at the date the change in tax
status occurred. Supplemental unaudited pro forma information related to net
income and earnings per share is presented as if the Company had been taxed as
a subchapter C corporation for all periods presented.

      Income taxes for the period November 25, 1998 through December 31, 1998
have been provided using the liability method in accordance with FASB Statement
109, Accounting for Income Taxes. Under the liability method, the Company
recognizes deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax
consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or
tax returns. Using the enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the
differences are expected to reverse, deferred tax liabilities and assets are
determined based on the differences between the book basis for financial
reporting and the tax basis of an asset or liability.

    Use Of Estimates

      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

    Cash Flow Information

      During 1998, the Company recorded a distribution payable to the
stockholders of $346,817, a note payable to stockholders for $1,000,000 and
accrued dividends of $79,000 on the Series A Preferred Stock which are non-cash
financing activities.

    Reclassifications

      Certain prior year balances have been reclassified to conform with the
current presentation.

                                     F-100
<PAGE>

                             COMPUTERJOBS.COM, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)
                               December 31, 1998


3. Notes Payable

      Notes payable consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 December 31,
                                                                 --------------
                                                                  1997   1998
                                                                 ------- ------
   <S>                                                           <C>     <C>
   Note payable; interest at prime rate plus 2.0% (10.5% at
    December 31, 1997).......................................... $ 5,052 $  --
   Note payable; interest at prime rate plus 2.0% (10.25% at
    December 31, 1997)..........................................   7,581    --
                                                                 ------- -----
                                                                  12,633    --
   Less amounts due within one year.............................   6,279    --
                                                                 ------- -----
                                                                 $ 6,354 $  --
                                                                 ======= =====
</TABLE>

      The notes payables were secured by the property and equipment of the
Company and guaranteed by stockholders of the Company.

      Interest paid for the period from January 16, 1996 (inception) through
December 31, 1996 and during the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998 totaled
$982, $1,646 and $1,030, respectively.

      At December 31, 1996 and 1997, the Company had an unused line of credit
of $50,000, for general working capital purposes. The line of credit expired on
April 5, 1998 and was not renewed.

4. Income Taxes

      Income tax expense (benefit) consists of the following for the period
from November 25, 1998 through December 31, 1998:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       Current  Deferred  Total
                                                       -------  -------- -------
   <S>                                                 <C>      <C>      <C>
   Federal............................................ $(7,267) $86,665  $79,398
   State..............................................    (481)  10,344    9,863
                                                       -------  -------  -------
                                                       $(7,748) $97,009  $89,261
                                                       =======  =======  =======
</TABLE>

      Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary
differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for
financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The
Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 1998 are as
follows:

      Deferred income tax assets (liabilities):

<TABLE>
     <S>                                                              <C>
     Property and equipment.......................................... $ 17,420
     Net operating loss carryforwards................................    7,748
     Accrual to cash adjustment...................................... (114,429)
                                                                      --------
     Net deferred income taxes....................................... $(89,261)
                                                                      ========
</TABLE>

      The Company uses the cash basis for its calculation of income tax expense
in accordance with internal revenue code 448(b)(3). For income tax purposes,
income is generally reported in the period that cash is actually received and
expenses are generally reported in the period the payment is actually made.

                                     F-101
<PAGE>

                             COMPUTERJOBS.COM, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)
                               December 31, 1998


      Pro forma income tax expense differed from the amounts computed by
applying the statutory federal rate of 34% as a result of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          Period from
                                          January 16,
                                          1996 through Year ended December 31,
                                          December 31, -----------------------
                                              1996        1997        1998
                                          ------------ ----------- -----------
   <S>                                    <C>          <C>         <C>
   Computed using a 34% tax rate.........   $36,330    $   154,182 $   320,186
   State income taxes, net of federal
    tax..................................     4,274         18,138      37,667
                                            -------    ----------- -----------
                                            $40,604    $   172,320 $   357,853
                                            =======    =========== ===========
</TABLE>

5. Stockholders' Equity

      On November 25, 1998, the Company amended and restated its articles of
incorporation. Pursuant to this amendment and restatement, the Company
converted its original 1,000 shares of issued common stock into 5,500,000
shares of Class 1 common stock. The common stock authorized, outstanding and
issued, as of December 31, 1996 and 1997, has been adjusted to reflect this
recapitalization. The Company also authorized 14,000,000 shares of Class 2
common stock and 5,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock. The Company has
reserved 2,000,000 shares of Class 2 common stock for issuance in connection
with its stock option plan.

      Each share of Class 1 common stock is convertible to one share of Class 2
common stock at the option of the holder. Class 1 common stock automatically
converts to Class 2 common stock upon a qualifying initial public offering
(IPO) of the Company.

      The rights and privileges of Class 1 and Class 2 stockholders are equal
except that Class 1 stockholders are entitled to receive certain preferences
over Class 2 stockholders in the event of the Company's liquidation,
dissolution or sale or merger.

    Preferred Stock

      In November 1998, the Company sold 5,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred
Stock for an aggregate sales price of $10,000,000. The Series A Preferred Stock
is cumulative and accrues dividends at 8%. Each share of preferred stock is
currently convertible into one share of Class 2 common stock at the option of
the holder. Each holder of Series A Preferred Stock is entitled to certain
protections against sales of common stock at less than the original Series A
purchase price, which may result in the right of such holder to convert each
share of Series A into more than one share of Class 2 common stock. The Series
A preferred stock automatically converts into Class 2 common stock upon a
qualifying IPO of the Company. The Company has reserved 5,000,000 shares of
Class 2 common stock for the conversion of Series A Preferred Stock.

      The voting rights of the Series A Preferred Stock are equal to the voting
rights of the Class 2 common stock. Dividends are payable in cash or stock on
the sale, liquidation, or merger of the Company or redemption of such preferred
stock. To the extent the holders have not converted the Series A Preferred
Stock into Class 2 common stock, the holders of least 75% of the preferred
stock may cause the Company to redeem all such preferred stock at any time
after November 25, 2003 at the greater of the purchase price plus accrued
dividends or the appraised value, as defined.

                                     F-102
<PAGE>

                            COMPUTERJOBS.COM, INC.

                  Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)
                               December 31, 1998


     In the event of the Company's liquidation, dissolution or sale or merger,
the holders of Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to $10,000,000 plus all
accrued dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock before any amounts may be
distributed to the holders of Class 1 or Class 2 common stock.

     No dividends may be paid to the holders of Class 1 and Class 2 common
stock until all outstanding dividends are paid on the Series A Preferred
Stock. In the event that the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock elect to
convert their shares into Class 2 common stock, the Company is not required to
distribute the accrued dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock.

     At December 31, 1998, the Series A Preferred Stock was increased by
$79,000 representing dividends not currently declared or paid. The cost of
issuance of the Series A Preferred Stock of $94,446 is being accreted over a
five year period. Such accretion amounted to $1,572 in the year ended December
31, 1998.

    Warrants

     In connection with the sale of Series A Preferred Stock, the Company
issued warrants for the purchase of 1,250,000 shares of Class 2 common stock
at $5.00 per share. The Company has not assigned a value to the warrants as
management believes the warrants are of minimal value. The Company has
reserved 1,250,000 shares of Class 2 common stock for the exercise of these
warrants. The warrants expire on the earlier of 1) three years after an IPO by
the Company, 2) the closing date of the sale or merger of the Company, or 3)
December 31, 2003.

6. Earnings Per Share

     The following table sets forth the computation of the unaudited pro forma
earnings per common share:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    1996      1997      1998
                                                  --------- --------- ---------
   <S>                                            <C>       <C>       <C>
   Numerator:
     Pro forma net income.......................  $  66,249 $ 281,156 $ 583,871
     Accretion and dividends on Series A
      Preferred Stock...........................         --        --   (80,572)
                                                  --------- --------- ---------
     Numerator for basic pro forma earnings per
      common share--income available to common
      stockholders..............................  $  66,249 $ 281,156 $ 503,299
                                                  ========= ========= =========
   Denominator:
     Denominator for basic pro forma earning per
      common share--weighted average shares.....  5,500,000 5,500,000 5,500,000
                                                  ========= ========= =========
   Basic pro forma earnings per common share....  $    0.01 $    0.05 $    0.09
                                                  ========= ========= =========
</TABLE>

     Series A Preferred Stock, which is convertible into Class 2 common stock
and was outstanding during 1998 (issued on November 25, 1998), and common
shares issuable upon the exercise of warrants were not included in the
computation of pro forma earnings per share because their effect would be
anti-dilutive.

                                     F-103
<PAGE>

                             COMPUTERJOBS.COM, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)
                               December 31, 1998


7. Employee Benefits

      On January 1, 1998, the Company established a 401(k) plan that covers
substantially all employees. The Company contributed $26,965 to the 401(k) plan
in 1998.

      In 1997, the Company sponsored a simplified employee pension plan under
section 408(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The plan provides discretionary
contributions in each calendar year to the individual retirement accounts of
all eligible employees. Full time employees with more than a year of service
are eligible to participate. Total contributions by the Company totaled $42,119
for the year ended December 31, 1997. The 408(k) Plan was terminated upon the
establishment of the 401(k) Plan.

8. Lease Commitments

      During December 1998, the Company entered into a five year operating
lease for office space. This lease agreement provides for rent escalation
clauses to cover increases in certain of the lessors' operating costs. Rental
expense totaled $11,630, $30,646 and $92,217 for the period from January 16,
1996 through December 31, 1996 and for the years ended December 31, 1997 and
1998, respectively. Future minimum rental payments (excluding any estimate of
operating costs) under noncancelable operating leases with terms of one year or
more at December 31, 1998 are $360,679 in 1999, $327,043 in 2000, $320,254 in
2001, $320,254 in 2002 and $320,254 in 2003.

9. Related Party Transactions

      On November 2, 1998, the Company declared a $2,000,000 distribution
payable to the stockholders. During 1998, $1,000,000 of the distributions were
paid. The Company issued notes to the stockholders for the remaining
$1,000,000. These notes accrue interest at the federal funds interest rate and
are payable in February 1999.

10. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

      The carrying amounts reported in the accompanying balance sheets for cash
and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and notes payable
approximates their fair value.

11. Year 2000 Issue (Unaudited)

      Year 2000 issues may arise if computer programs have been written using
two digits rather than four digits to define the applicable year. In such
cases, programs that have time sensitive logic may recognize a date using "00"
as the year 1900 rather than the year 2000, which could result in
miscalculations or system failures.

      The Company has determined that it will not need to modify or replace
significant portions of its software so that its computer systems will function
properly with respect to dates in the year 2000 and beyond. The Company
anticipates that any remaining costs to ensure year 2000 compliance will not be
significant.

      Although no formal assessment of the information and operational systems
of its major clients and vendors has been made, the Company is not aware of any
significant problems as a result of the year 2000. However, if the customers
and clients encounter operational problems related to year 2000 and are unable
to resolve such problems in a timely manner, it could result in a material
financial risk to the Company.

                                     F-104
<PAGE>


                       Independent Auditors' Report

To the Board of Directors of

eMerge Interactive, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of eMerge
Interactive, Inc. as of December 31, 1997 and 1998 and September 30, 1999 and
the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity
(deficit) and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended
December 31, 1998, and for the nine months ended September 30, 1999. These
consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated
financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of eMerge Interactive,
Inc. at December 31, 1997 and 1998 and September 30, 1999 and the results of
their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year
period ended December 31, 1998, and for the nine months ended September 30,
1999 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

                                          /s/ KPMG LLP

Orlando, Florida

December 6, 1999

                                     F-105
<PAGE>


                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

                        Consolidated Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         Proforma
                                                                       September 30,
                             December 31,  December 31,  September 30,     1999
                                 1997          1998          1999       (note 1(b))
                             ------------  ------------  ------------- -------------
                                                                        (unaudited)
<S>                          <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
Assets
Current assets:
 Cash......................  $       400   $       268    $ 1,650,134   $ 1,650,134
 Trade accounts
  receivable...............           --       368,421      2,790,427     2,790,427
 Inventories (note 3)......      635,963       706,557        655,129       655,129
 Cattle deposits...........           --            --        489,760       489,760
 Prepaid expenses..........       33,642        27,837        103,242       103,242
 Net assets of discontinued
  operations (note 12).....    1,066,804     2,285,341        390,336       390,336
                             -----------   -----------    -----------   -----------
 Total current assets......    1,736,809     3,388,424      6,079,028     6,079,028
Property and equipment, net
 (note 4)..................      428,140       513,837      1,711,404     1,711,404
Capitalized offering
 costs.....................           --            --        341,967       341,967
Investment in Turnkey
 Computer Systems, Inc.
 (note 5)..................           --            --      1,822,833     1,822,833
Intangibles, net (note 6)..           --     2,699,828      6,273,309     6,273,309
                             -----------   -----------    -----------   -----------
   Total assets............  $ 2,164,949   $ 6,602,089    $16,228,541   $16,228,541
                             ===========   ===========    ===========   ===========
Liabilities and
 Stockholders' Equity
 (Deficit)
Current liabilities:
 Current installments of
  capital lease obligation
  with related party (note
  10)......................  $        --   $    79,852    $    83,917   $    83,917
 Note payable (note 5).....           --            --        500,000       500,000
 Accounts payable..........      725,369       423,946      1,633,132     1,633,132
 Accrued liabilities:
 Salaries and benefits.....      175,597       283,103        908,271       908,271
 Other.....................       98,704       319,989      1,435,987     1,435,987
 Advanced payments from
  customers................           --            --        619,270       619,270
 Due to related parties
  (note 10)................    8,040,304     5,187,334     13,405,957    13,405,957
                             -----------   -----------    -----------   -----------
 Total current
  liabilities..............    9,039,974     6,294,224     18,586,534    18,586,534
Capital lease obligation
 with related party,
 excluding current
 installments (note 10)....           --       305,018        242,673       242,673
Note payable (note 5)......           --            --        900,000       900,000
                             -----------   -----------    -----------   -----------
 Total liabilities.........    9,039,974     6,599,242     19,729,207    19,729,207
                             -----------   -----------    -----------   -----------
Commitments and
 contingencies (notes 6, 10
 and 13)
Redeemable Class A common
 stock, issued and
 outstanding. No shares
 issued and outstanding in
 1997 and 1998, 62,500
 shares issued and
 outstanding in 1999. No
 shares issued and
 outstanding pro forma
 (note 5).....................        --            --        406,000            --
                             -----------   -----------    -----------   -----------
Stockholders' equity
 (deficit) (notes 7, 9 and
 14):
 Preferred stock, $.01 par
  value, authorized
  15,000,000 shares:
 Series A preferred stock,
  (aggregate involuntary
  liquidation preference
  of $6,741,954 in 1997,
  $7,386,314 in 1998 and
  $7,545,198 in 1999),
  designated 6,500,000
  shares, issued and
  outstanding 6,443,606
  shares in 1997, 1998 and
  1999. No shares
  designated, issued and
  outstanding pro forma....       64,436        64,436         64,436            --
 Series B junior preferred
  stock, (aggregate
  involuntary liquidation
  preference of $-0- in
  1997, $4,801,315 in 1998
  and $4,919,671 in 1999),
  designated 2,400,000
  shares, issued and
  outstanding -0- shares
  in 1997, 2,400,000
  shares in 1998 and 1999.
  No shares designated,
  issued and outstanding
  pro forma................           --        24,000         24,000            --
 Series C preferred stock,
  designated 1,300,000
  shares, issued and
  outstanding -0- shares
  in 1997 and 1998 and
  1,100,000 shares in
  1999. No shares
  designated, issued and
  outstanding pro forma....           --            --         11,000            --
 Series D preferred stock,
  designated 4,555,556
  shares, no shares issued
  and outstanding in 1997,
  1998 and 1999. No shares
  designated, issued and
  outstanding pro forma....           --            --             --            --
 Common stock, $.008 par
  value, authorized
  125,000,000 shares:
 Class A common stock,
  designated 115,888,887
  shares, issued and
  outstanding 3,258,125
  shares in 1997,
  5,845,625 shares in 1998
  and 6,957,694 shares in
  1999 and 19,449,702
  shares pro forma.........       26,065        46,765         55,662       155,723
 Class B common stock,
  designated 9,111,113
  shares; no shares issued
  and outstanding in 1997,
  1998, 1999 or pro
  forma....................           --            --             --            --
 Additional paid-in
  capital..................    1,982,986    16,648,286     23,454,170    23,859,545
 Accumulated deficit.......   (8,948,512)  (16,780,640)   (27,452,825)  (27,452,825)
 Unearned compensation.....           --            --        (63,109)      (63,109)
                             -----------   -----------    -----------   -----------
   Total stockholders'
    equity (deficit).......   (6,875,025)        2,847     (3,906,666)   (3,500,666)
                             -----------   -----------    -----------   -----------
   Total liabilities and
    stockholders' equity
    (deficit)..............  $ 2,164,949   $ 6,602,089    $16,228,541   $16,228,541
                             ===========   ===========    ===========   ===========
</TABLE>

       See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                     F-106
<PAGE>


                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

                   Consolidated Statements of Operations

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    Nine Months Ended
                               Years Ended December 31,               September 30,
                          -------------------------------------  -------------------------
                             1996         1997         1998         1998          1999
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
                                                                 (unaudited)
<S>                       <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>
Revenue.................  $        --  $        --  $ 1,792,471  $ 1,106,452  $ 18,338,645
Cost of revenue
 (including $0, $0,
 $511,000, $388,000 and
 $255,000 to related
 parties--note 10)......           --           --    2,623,447    1,628,757    18,282,330
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
    Gross profit
     (loss).............           --           --     (830,976)    (522,305)       56,315
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
Operating expenses:
  Selling, general and
   administrative
   (including $0,
   $219,000, $627,000,
   $507,000, and
   $600,000 to related
   parties--note 10)....           --      627,606    3,659,810    2,427,944     7,539,689
  Research and
   development
   (including $0,
   $51,000, $119,000,
   $95,000 and $171,000
   to related parties--
   note 10).............           --      727,753    1,109,382      759,434     2,756,262
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
    Total operating
     expenses...........           --    1,355,359    4,769,192    3,187,378    10,295,951
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
Profit (loss) from
 continuing operations..           --   (1,355,359)  (5,600,168)  (3,709,683)  (10,239,636)
Related party interest
 expense (note 10)......           --     (141,167)    (331,594)    (231,000)     (458,624)
Other income............           --           --           --           --        15,655
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
    Profit (loss) from
     continuing
     operations before
     income taxes.......           --   (1,496,526)  (5,931,762)  (3,940,683)  (10,682,605)
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
Income tax expense
 (benefit) (note 8).....           --           --           --           --            --
    Profit (loss) from
     continuing
     operations.........           --   (1,496,526)  (5,931,762)  (3,940,683)  (10,682,605)
Discontinued operations
 (note 12):
  Income (loss) from
   operations of
   discontinued
   transportation
   segment (including
   $468,000, $814,000,
   $370,000, $287,000,
   and $171,000 to
   related parties--note
   10)..................   (1,719,492)  (3,987,097)  (1,808,951)  (1,721,060)       10,420
  Loss on disposal of
   transportation
   segment..............           --           --      (91,415)          --            --
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
Net profit (loss).......  $(1,719,492) $(5,483,623) $(7,832,128) $(5,661,743) $(10,672,185)
                          ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ============
Profit (loss) from
 continuing operations
 per common share--basic
 and diluted............  $        --  $     (3.91) $     (1.36) $     (0.67) $      (1.59)
                          ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ============
Net profit (loss) per
 common share--basic and
 diluted................  $     (9.24) $    (14.34) $     (1.80) $     (0.97) $      (1.59)
                          ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ============
Weighted average number
 of common shares
 outstanding--basic and
 diluted................      186,096      382,273    4,356,926    5,845,625     6,709,854
                          ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ============
</TABLE>

       See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                     F-107
<PAGE>


                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

        Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                   Preferred Stock   Preferred Stock   Preferred Stock  Preferred Stock       Common Stock    Common Stock
                      Series A          Series B          Series C         Series D              Class A         Class B
                  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------   ----------------- -------------
                   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount  Shares    Amount     Shares   Amount  Shares Amount
                  --------- ------- --------- ------- --------- ------- -------   -------   --------- ------- ------ ------
<S>               <C>       <C>     <C>       <C>     <C>       <C>     <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>     <C>    <C>
Balances at
December 31,
1995............         -- $    --        -- $    --        -- $    --       --   $    --      1,250 $    10   --    $--
Issuance of
common stock to
XL Vision, Inc.,
for cash at
$.008 per
share...........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --    248,750   1,990   --     --
Issuance of
common stock for
cash at $.008
per share.......         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --    175,000   1,400   --     --
Exercise of
stock options
for cash at
$.008 per
share...........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --     25,000     200   --     --
Net profit
(loss)..........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --         --      --   --     --
                  --------- ------- --------- ------- --------- -------  -------   -------  --------- -------  ---    ---
Balances at
December 31,
1996............         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --    450,000   3,600   --     --
Issuance of
common stock to
XL Vision, Inc.,
for cash at
$.008 per
share...........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --  2,808,125  22,465   --     --
Sale of Series A
preferred stock
for cash at
$1.00 per share
(note 7)........  6,443,606  64,436        --      --        --      --       --        --         --      --   --     --
Transfer of
technology by XL
Vision, Inc.
(note 10).......         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --         --      --   --     --
Net profit
(loss)..........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --         --      --   --     --
                  --------- ------- --------- ------- --------- -------  -------   -------  --------- -------  ---    ---
Balances at
December 31,
1997............  6,443,606  64,436        --      --        --      --       --        --  3,258,125  26,065   --     --
Contribution of
debt to equity
by XL Vision,
Inc. (note 10)..         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --         --      --   --     --
Issuance of
Series B
preferred stock
in exchange for
contribution of
debt to equity
by XL Vision,
Inc. at $2.00
per share (notes
7 and 10).......         --      -- 2,400,000  24,000        --      --       --        --         --      --   --     --
Issuance of
common stock in
connection with
Nutri-Charge
transaction at
$0.80 per share
(note 6)........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --  2,587,500  20,700   --     --
Contribution of
put rights by XL
Vision, Inc.
(note 6)........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --         --      --   --     --
Net profit
(loss)..........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --         --      --   --     --
                  --------- ------- --------- ------- --------- -------  -------   -------  --------- -------  ---    ---
Balances at
December 31,
1998............  6,443,606  64,436 2,400,000  24,000        --      --       --        --  5,845,625  46,765   --     --
Exercise of
stock options
for cash at
$0.80 per
share...........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --    112,069     897   --     --
Issuance of
common stock in
connection with
CIN transaction
at $0.96 per
share (note 6)..         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --    750,000   6,000   --     --
Issuance of
common stock in
connection with
Cyberstockyard
transaction at
$1.80 per share
(note 6)........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --    250,000   2,000   --     --
Issuance of
Series C
preferred stock
at $5.00 per
share (note 7)..         --      --        --      -- 1,100,000  11,000       --        --         --      --   --     --
Accretion to
redemption value
of Class A
common stock
issued in
connection with
the Turnkey
Computer
Systems, Inc.
(note 5)........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --         --      --   --     --
Net profit
(loss)..........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --         --      --   --     --
Unearned
compensation
(note 9)........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --         --      --   --     --
Amortization of
unearned
compensation
(note 9)........         --      --        --      --        --      --       --        --         --      --   --     --
                  --------- ------- --------- ------- --------- -------  -------   -------  --------- -------  ---    ---
Balances at
September 30,
1999............  6,443,606 $64,436 2,400,000 $24,000 1,100,000 $11,000       --   $    --  6,957,694 $55,662   --    $--
                  ========= ======= ========= ======= ========= =======  =======   =======  ========= =======  ===    ===
<CAPTION>
                  Additional
                    Paid-in    Accumulated     Unearned
                    Capital      Deficit     Compensation    Total
                  ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
<S>               <C>          <C>           <C>          <C>
Balances at
December 31,
1995............  $     3,816  $ (1,745,397)   $     --   $(1,741,571)
Issuance of
common stock to
XL Vision, Inc.,
for cash at
$.008 per
share...........           --            --          --         1,990
Issuance of
common stock for
cash at $.008
per share.......           --            --          --         1,400
Exercise of
stock options
for cash at
$.008 per
share...........           --            --          --           200
Net profit
(loss)..........           --    (1,719,492)         --    (1,719,492)
                  ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Balances at
December 31,
1996............        3,816    (3,464,889)         --    (3,457,473)
Issuance of
common stock to
XL Vision, Inc.,
for cash at
$.008 per
share...........           --            --          --        22,465
Sale of Series A
preferred stock
for cash at
$1.00 per share
(note 7)........    6,379,170            --          --     6,443,606
Transfer of
technology by XL
Vision, Inc.
(note 10).......   (4,400,000)           --          --    (4,400,000)
Net profit
(loss)..........           --    (5,483,623)         --    (5,483,623)
                  ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Balances at
December 31,
1997............    1,982,986    (8,948,512)         --    (6,875,025)
Contribution of
debt to equity
by XL Vision,
Inc. (note 10)..    7,500,000            --          --     7,500,000
Issuance of
Series B
preferred stock
in exchange for
contribution of
debt to equity
by XL Vision,
Inc. at $2.00
per share (notes
7 and 10).......    4,776,000            --          --     4,800,000
Issuance of
common stock in
connection with
Nutri-Charge
transaction at
$0.80 per share
(note 6)........    2,049,300            --          --     2,070,000
Contribution of
put rights by XL
Vision, Inc.
(note 6)........      340,000            --          --       340,000
Net profit
(loss)..........           --    (7,832,128)         --    (7,832,128)
                  ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Balances at
December 31,
1998............   16,648,286   (16,780,640)         --         2,847
Exercise of
stock options
for cash at
$0.80 per
share...........       88,758            --          --        89,655
Issuance of
common stock in
connection with
CIN transaction
at $0.96 per
share (note 6)..      714,000            --          --       720,000
Issuance of
common stock in
connection with
Cyberstockyard
transaction at
$1.80 per share
(note 6)........      448,000            --          --       450,000
Issuance of
Series C
preferred stock
at $5.00 per
share (note 7)..    5,489,000            --          --     5,500,000
Accretion to
redemption value
of Class A
common stock
issued in
connection with
the Turnkey
Computer
Systems, Inc.
(note 5)........       (6,000)           --          --        (6,000)
Net profit
(loss)..........           --   (10,672,185)         --   (10,672,185)
Unearned
compensation
(note 9)........       72,126            --     (72,126)           --
Amortization of
unearned
compensation
(note 9)........           --            --       9,017         9,017
                  ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------
Balances at
September 30,
1999............  $23,454,170  $(27,452,825)   $(63,109)  $(3,906,666)
                  ============ ============= ============ ============
</TABLE>

       See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                     F-108
<PAGE>


                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

                   Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    Nine Months ended
                               Years ended December 31,               September 30,
                          -------------------------------------  -------------------------
                             1996         1997         1998         1998          1999
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
                                                                 (Unaudited)
<S>                       <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>
Cash flows from
 operating activities:
Net profit (loss).......  $(1,719,492) $(5,483,623) $(7,832,128) $(5,661,743) $(10,672,185)
Adjustments to reconcile
 net profit (loss) to
 net cash used in
 operating activities:
 Depreciation and
  amortization..........        1,503      122,486      438,576      230,964     1,176,431
 Amortization of
  unearned
  compensation..........           --           --           --           --         9,017
 Changes in operating
  assets and
  liabilities:
 Trade accounts
  receivable, net.......           --           --     (368,421)    (138,705)   (2,405,456)
 Inventories............           --     (635,963)     (70,594)     (30,741)       51,428
 Cattle deposits........           --           --           --           --      (489,760)
 Prepaid expenses and
  other assets..........       (1,304)     (32,338)       5,805      (77,079)      (75,405)
 Net assets of
  discontinued
  operations............      (96,209)    (853,501)  (1,140,425)  (1,477,150)           --
 Accounts payable.......        5,675      719,694     (301,423)     (32,037)    1,038,877
 Accrued liabilities....       75,542      198,759      328,791      151,016       214,739
 Advanced payments from
  customers.............           --           --           --           --       619,270
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
  Net cash used by
   operating
   activities...........   (1,734,285)  (5,964,486)  (8,939,819)  (7,035,475)  (10,533,044)
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
Cash flows from
 investing activities:
Business combinations,
 net of cash acquired of
 $737...................           --           --           --           --    (1,799,263)
Purchases of property
 and equipment..........      (56,861)    (506,540)    (460,290)    (269,831)   (1,228,432)
Purchase of
 intangibles............     (100,000)          --     (431,923)    (431,923)           --
Proceeds from
 discontinued
 operations.............           --           --           --           --     1,825,407
Investment in Turnkey
 Computer Systems, Inc..           --           --           --           --       (22,833)
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
  Net cash used by
   investing
   activities...........     (156,861)    (506,540)    (892,213)    (701,754)   (1,225,121)
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
Cash flows from
 financing activities:
Net borrowings from
 related parties........    1,889,101        3,810    9,447,030    7,737,227     8,218,623
Proceeds from capital
 lease financing with
 related party..........           --           --      440,832           --            --
Payments on capital
 lease obligations......           --           --      (55,962)          --       (58,280)
Offering costs..........           --           --           --           --      (341,967)
Sale of preferred
 stock..................           --    6,443,606           --           --     5,500,000
Sale of common stock....        3,590       22,465           --           --        89,655
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
  Net cash provided by
   financing
   activities...........    1,892,691    6,469,881    9,831,900    7,737,227    13,408,031
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
  Net increase
   (decrease) in cash...        1,545       (1,145)        (132)          (2)    1,649,866
Cash--beginning of
 period.................           --        1,545          400          400           268
                          -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------
Cash--end of period.....  $     1,545  $       400  $       268  $       398  $  1,650,134
                          ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========  ============
Supplemental
 disclosures:
Cash paid for interest..  $        --  $        --  $    23,594  $    13,517  $     20,628
Non-cash investing and
 financing activities:
 Transfer of technology
  by XL Vision, Inc.
  (note 10).............           --    4,400,000           --           --            --
 Contribution of debt to
  equity by XL Vision,
  Inc. (note 10)........           --           --    7,500,000           --            --
 Issuance of preferred
  stock in exchange for
  contribution of debt
  to equity by XL
  Vision, Inc. (note
  10)...................           --           --    4,800,000           --            --
 Non-cash issuance of
  Class A common stock
  in connection with
  Nutri-Charge
  transaction (note 6)..           --           --    2,070,000    2,070,000            --
 Contribution of put
  rights by XL Vision,
  Inc. (note 6).........           --           --      340,000      340,000            --
 Issuance of Class A
  common stock in
  connection with CIN
  transaction (note 6)..           --           --           --           --       720,000
 Issuance of Class A
  common stock with
  Cyberstockyard
  transaction (note 6)..           --           --           --           --       450,000
 Issuance of redeemable
  Class A common stock
  with Turnkey Computer
  Systems, Inc.
  transaction (note 5)..           --           --           --           --       400,000
 Issuance of note
  payable to Turnkey
  Computer Systems, Inc.
  (note 5)..............           --           --           --           --     1,400,000
</TABLE>

       See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                     F-109
<PAGE>


                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

                Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

  (Information insofar as it relates to September 30, 1998 or the nine months
                                  ended

                     September 30, 1998 is unaudited)

(1) Organization

    (a) Overview

      eMerge Interactive, Inc. (the "Company") is a Delaware corporation that
was incorporated on September 12, 1994 as Enhanced Vision Systems, a wholly
owned subsidiary of XL Vision, Inc. ("XL Vision"). The Company's name was
changed to eMerge Vision Systems, Inc. on July 16, 1997 and to eMerge
Interactive, Inc. on June 11, 1999.

      The Company was incorporated to develop and commercialize infrared
technology focused on the transportation segment. In 1997, the Company entered
a new business segment, animal sciences, by developing an infrared camera
system for use primarily by veterinarians. The Company further expanded its
operations in 1998 by licensing NutriCharge and infrared technology (see note
5) for commercialization. In December 1998, the Company's Board of Directors
decided to dispose of the transportation segment. The Company's AMIRIS thermal
imaging system, which was the sole product sold by the transportation segment,
was sold on January 15, 1999.

    (b) Basis of Presentation

      The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of eMerge
Interactive, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, STS Agriventures, Ltd.
("STS"), a Canadian corporation and Cyberstockyard, Inc. ("Cyberstockyard").

      All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been
eliminated upon consolidation.

      The pro forma balance sheet as of September 30, 1999 assumes the
conversion of all preferred stock to Class A common stock upon the Company's
planned initial public offering ("IPO").

    (c) Management's Plans

      As of September 30, 1999, the Company had a working capital deficiency
of $12,507,506 and stockholders' deficit of $3,906,666. Management expects
additional working capital requirements as the Company continues its marketing
and development efforts for its products. Subsequent to September 30, 1999,
the Company obtained equity financing (see note 14). The Company also plans an
IPO. Although management believes that its IPO will be successful, there can
be no assurances that it will be completed.

(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    (a) Revenue Recognition

      The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with the terms of the sale
or contract, generally as products are shipped or services are provided. The
Company bears both the inventory and credit risk with respect to sales of all
of its products. In cattle sales transactions, the Company purchases cattle
from the seller, takes title at shipment and records the cattle as inventory
until delivered to and accepted by the buyer, typically a 24 to 48 hour
period. In both cattle auction and resale transactions, the Company acts as a
principal in purchasing cattle from suppliers and sales to customers so that
the Company recognizes revenue equal to the amount paid by customers for the
cattle.

                                     F-110
<PAGE>


                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

         Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

    (b) Inventories

     Inventories are stated at standard cost which approximates the lower of
first-in, first-out cost or market.

    (c) Property and Equipment

     Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation of property and
equipment is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful
lives of the assets. Amortization of equipment under capital lease is computed
over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the related
assets.

    (d) Intangibles

     Intangibles are stated at amortized cost. Amortization is computed using
the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.

    (e) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed
    Of

     The Company accounts for long-lived assets in accordance with the
provisions of SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived
Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed of". This Statement requires
that long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles be reviewed for
impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets
to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an
asset to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such
assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is
measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceed the
fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower
of their carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.

    (f) Income Taxes

     The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability
method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax
consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement
carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax
bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable
income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be
recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a
change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the
enactment date.

    (g) Stock-Based Compensation

     Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123, "Accounting
for Stock-Based Compensation," permits entities to recognize as expense over
the vesting period the fair value of all stock-based awards on the date of
grant. Alternatively, SFAS No. 123 also allows entities to continue to apply
the provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for
Stock Issued to Employees" ("APB Opinion No. 25") and provide pro forma net
income and pro forma earnings per share disclosures for employee stock option
grants as if the fair-value-based method defined in SFAS No. 123 had been
applied. The Company has elected to apply the provisions of APB Opinion No. 25
and provide the pro forma disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123.

                                     F-111
<PAGE>


                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

    (h) Use of Estimates

      The preparation of the Company's consolidated financial statements, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, requires management
to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the
reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from
those estimates.

    (i) Net Profit (Loss) Per Share

      Net profit (loss) per share is computed in accordance with SFAS No. 128,
"Earnings Per Share," by dividing the net profit (loss) allocable to common
stockholders (net profit (loss) less accretion related to redeemable Class A
common stock) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock
outstanding less the 62,500 shares of redeemable Class A common stock. The
Company's stock options (338,125 at December 31, 1997, 1,632,500 at December
31, 1998 and 2,488,494 at September 30, 1999) and convertible preferred stock
(6,443,606 at December 31, 1997, 8,843,606 at December 31, 1998 and 9,943,606
at September 30, 1999), have not been used in the calculation of diluted net
profit (loss) per share because to do so would be anti-dilutive. As such, the
numerator and the denominator used in computing both basic and diluted net
profit (loss) per share allocable to common stockholders are equal.

      Pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") Staff Accounting
Bulletin No. 98 and SEC staff policy, all common stock and common stock
equivalents issued for nominal consideration during the periods presented
herein and through the filing of the registration statement for the IPO are to
be reflected in a manner similar to a stock split or stock dividend for which
retroactive treatment is required in the calculation of net profit (loss) per
share; the Company did not have any such issuances.

    (j) Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments

      The carrying value of cash, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable,
accrued liabilities and amounts due to related parties reflected in the
consolidated financial statements approximates fair value due to the short-term
maturity of these instruments.

    (k) Interim Financial Information

      The consolidated financial statements for the period ended September 30,
1998 are unaudited but reflect only normal and recurring adjustments which are,
in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of financial
position and results of operations. Operating results for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999 and 1998 are not necessarily indicative of the results that
may be expected for the full year.

(3) Inventories

      Inventories consist of:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   December 31,
                                                 ----------------- September 30,
                                                   1997     1998       1999
                                                 -------- -------- -------------
      <S>                                        <C>      <C>      <C>
      Raw materials............................. $346,335 $424,130   $594,337
      Work-in-process...........................  289,628  282,427     60,792
                                                 -------- --------   --------
                                                 $635,963 $706,557   $655,129
                                                 ======== ========   ========
</TABLE>

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                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

(4) Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment consists of:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    December 31,
                                  ----------------- September 30,  Estimated
                                    1997     1998       1999      useful lives
                                  -------- -------- ------------- ------------
     <S>                          <C>      <C>      <C>           <C>
     Engineering and
      manufacturing equipment.... $258,082 $366,150  $  634,625     5 years
     Office and computer
      equipment..................  179,315  259,462   1,532,298     3 years
     Furniture and fixtures......   67,282  104,706     112,122     7 years
     Leasehold improvements......   46,865   46,865      80,430     7 years
     Automobiles.................       --       --      54,717     5 years
                                  -------- --------  ----------
                                   551,544  777,183   2,414,192
     Less accumulated
      depreciation and
      amortization...............  123,404  263,346     702,788
                                  -------- --------  ----------
     Property and equipment,
      net........................ $428,140 $513,837  $1,711,404
                                  ======== ========  ==========
</TABLE>

      Assets under capital lease amounted to $-0-, $440,832 and $440,832 as of
December 31, 1997, 1998 and September 30, 1999, respectively. Accumulated
amortization for assets under capital lease totaled approximately $-0-,
$152,300 and $217,500 as of December 31, 1997, 1998 and September 30, 1999,
respectively.

(5) Investment in Turnkey Computer Systems, Inc.

      On August 16, 1999, the Company acquired 19% of the common stock of
Turnkey Computer Systems, Inc. ("Turnkey") for $1,822,833. The purchase price
consisted of 62,500 shares of the Company's redeemable Class A common stock
valued at $400,000, $1,400,000 in cash and $22,833 of transaction costs. The
$1,400,000 is payable upon the earlier of the completion of the Company's IPO
or $500,000 at December 31, 1999, $500,000 at December 31, 2000 and $400,000 at
December 31, 2001. This investment is carried on the cost method since the
Company does not have significant influence over Turnkey. The common stock
purchase agreement with Turnkey contains a put right which allows Turnkey to
have a one time right to put to the Company its 50,000 redeemable Class A
common shares with a fixed purchase price of $500,000. The put right can only
be exercised upon a change in control or after December 31, 2001, if the
Company has not completed an IPO. This redeemable Class A common stock is
classified outside of stockholders' equity (deficit). The difference between
the carrying amount and the redemption amount of $500,000 is being accreted to
redeemable Class A common stock as a charge to additional paid-in capital from
issuance to December 31, 2001 using the effective interest method.

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                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

(6) Intangibles

      Intangibles consists of:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        December 31,                  Estimated
                                      ----------------- September 30,  useful
                                       1997     1998        1999        life
                                      ------ ---------- ------------- ---------
     <S>                              <C>    <C>        <C>           <C>
     NutriCharge license............  $   -- $2,273,538  $2,273,538   10 years
     Infrared technology license....      --    568,385     568,385    5 years
     Goodwill--CIN..................      --         --   2,076,368    5 years
     Non-compete agreement--CIN.....      --         --     100,000    5 years
     Goodwill--Cyberstockyard.......      --         --     427,274    3 years
     Non-compete agreement--
      Cyberstockyard................      --         --     100,000    3 years
     Goodwill--PCC..................      --         --   1,487,791    5 years
     Non-compete agreement--PCC.....      --         --     100,000    4 years
                                      ------ ----------  ----------   --------
                                          --  2,841,923   7,133,356
     Less accumulated amortization..      --    142,095     860,047
                                      ------ ----------  ----------
     Intangibles, net...............  $   -- $2,699,828  $6,273,309
                                      ====== ==========  ==========
</TABLE>

      On July 29, 1998, the Company acquired licenses for NutriCharge and
infrared technology. The purchase price of $2,841,923 (consisting of $300,000
in cash, 2,070,000 of the Company's Class A common shares valued at $1 per
share, $131,923 in acquisition costs and the estimated fair value of put rights
granted by XL Vision) was allocated to the acquired NutriCharge and infrared
technology licenses based on estimated fair values determined by estimated cash
flows from the underlying licensed product. In connection with the transaction,
XL Vision granted a put right that allows the sellers to require XL Vision to
purchase up to 1,250,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock at $3.00
per share. The fair value of the put was estimated to be $340,000 and was
credited to additional paid-in capital. The put right may only be exercised
thirty days prior to or after the fourth anniversary of the agreement. The
ultimate amount payable under the put agreement is reduced by the amount, if
any, of indemnification obligations related to the transaction. The estimated
fair value of the put was determined with the assistance of an independent,
third party valuation expert by calculating the net present value (at 10%
interest) of the product of the $2,000,000 intrinsic value of the put adjusted
for the 25% probability that the put would be exercised.

      On February 24, 1999, the Company acquired substantially all of the
tangible and intangible assets of CIN, LLC d/b/a/ Cattlemen's Information
Network ("CIN") for $2,296,610. The purchase price for the assets consisted of
750,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock valued at $720,000, the
assumption of $812,021 of liabilities, a cash payment due in October 1999 of
$357,816, and an agreement to pay the first $350,000 from Internet sales of
third party products over the Company's Web site and transaction costs of
$56,773. CIN is in the business of selling access to its cattle feedlot
performance measurements database. Immediately after the closing, CIN changed
its name to Lost Pelican, L.L.C.

      On March 29, 1999, the Company acquired 100% of the stock of
Cyberstockyard, Inc. for $542,265. The purchase price consisted of 250,000
shares of the Company's Class A common stock valued at $450,000, the assumption
of $89,972 of liabilities and transaction costs of $2,293. Cyberstockyard, Inc.
is in the business of selling cattle through its proprietary auction software
over the Internet.

      On May 19, 1999, the Company acquired substantially all of the tangible
and intangible assets of PCC, LLC d/b/a Professional Cattle Consultants, L.L.C.
("PCC") for $1,827,861. The purchase price consists of a

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                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

cash payment of $1,800,000 and an assumption of $2,861 of liabilities and
transaction costs of $25,000. PCC is in the business of providing comparative
analysis and market information for the feedlot industry. Immediately after the
closing, PCC changed its name to QDD Investment Company, L.L.C.

      Each acquisition was accounted for as a purchase and the results of
operations of the acquired companies is included in the statement of operations
since the respective date of acquisition.

      The aggregate purchase price of the above acquisitions was approximately
$4,690,600, which included related acquisition costs of approximately $84,000
and was allocated as follows:

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                            <C>
      Goodwill...................................................... $3,991,433
      Non-compete agreements........................................    300,000
      Equipment.....................................................    358,016
      Current assets, including cash acquired of $737...............     17,287
                                                                     ----------
                                                                     $4,666,736
                                                                     ==========
</TABLE>

      Unaudited pro forma information for the Company as if the acquisitions
above had been consummated as of January 1, 1998 and 1999 follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             Nine months ended September 30,
                                             ---------------------------------
                                                  1998              1999
                                             ---------------  ----------------
      <S>                                    <C>              <C>
      Revenue............................... $     1,687,077  $     18,560,565
                                             ===============  ================
      Net profit (loss)..................... $    (4,987,862) $    (11,097,329)
                                             ===============  ================
      Net profit (loss) per common share.... $         (0.97) $          (1.61)
                                             ===============  ================
</TABLE>

(7) Equity

    Common Stock

      As of September 30, 1999, the Company had authorized the issuance of
125,000,000 shares of common stock.

      Class A--In 1999, the Company designated 115,888,887 shares as Class A
common stock.

      Class B--In 1999, the Company designated 9,111,113 shares as Class B
common stock. Holders of Class B common stock are entitled to two and one-half
votes for each share. The shares of Class A and Class B are identical in all
other respects.

    Preferred Stock

      As of September 30, 1999, the Company had authorized the issuance of
15,000,000 shares of preferred stock and had designated 6,500,000 as Series A
shares, and 2,400,000 as Series B shares, 1,300,000 as Series C shares and
4,555,556 as Series D shares. Each share of preferred stock is convertible into
1.25 shares of Class A common stock at the option of the holder or upon the
vote of holders of two-thirds of the respective preferred stock class
outstanding except for Series D shares which is convertible at the offering
price into 1.25 shares Class B common stock. Preferred stock is automatically
converted into common stock upon a qualified

                                     F-115
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                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

IPO of at least $10 million with a Company valuation of at least $30 million or
upon a public rights offering of the Company to shareholders of Safeguard
Scientifics, Inc.

      Series A--The Series A shares are entitled to a liquidation preference
before any distribution to common stockholders equal to the greater of (a)
$1.00 per share plus an additional $.10 per year (pro rated for partial years)
from July 16, 1997 or (b) the amount which would be distributed if all of the
preferred stock of the Company were converted to Class A common stock prior to
liquidation. The holders of Series A preferred stock are entitled to vote as a
separate class to elect two directors to the Board of Directors of the Company.

      Series B--Series B shares are entitled to a liquidation preference before
any distribution to common stockholders equal to the greater of (a) $2.00 per
share plus an additional $.20 for each year (pro rated for partial years) from
December 31, 1998 or until the date of distribution of available assets or (b)
the amount which would be distributed if all of the preferred stock of the
Company were converted to Class A common stock prior to liquidation. Series B
shares are junior to Series A, C and D shares.

      Series C--Series C shares are entitled to a liquidation preference before
any distribution to common stockholders equal to the greater of (a) $5.00 per
share plus an additional $.50 for each year (pro rated for partial years) from
April 15, 1999 or until the date of distribution of available assets or (b) the
amount which would be distributed if all of the preferred stock of the Company
were converted to Class A common stock prior to liquidation. Series C shares
are on parity with Series A and D shares except as to voting rights.

      Series D--Series D shares are entitled to a liquidation preference before
any distribution to common stockholders equal to the greater of (a) $9.00 per
share plus an additional $1.00 for each year (pro rated for partial years) from
October 27, 1999 or until the date of distribution of available assets or (b)
the amount which would be distributed if all the preferred stock of the Company
were converted to Class B common stock prior to liquidation. Series D shares
are on parity with Series A and C shares except as to voting rights. Series D
stockholders are entitled to two and one-half votes per share.

(8) Income Taxes

      Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary difference
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting
purposes and amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of
the Company's deferred income tax assets and liability are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               December 31,
                                           ---------------------- September 30,
                                              1997        1998        1999
                                           ----------  ---------- -------------
     <S>                                   <C>         <C>        <C>
     Deferred tax assets:
       Net operating loss carryforwards..  $3,237,000  $5,967,000  $ 8,057,000
       Amortization of acquired
        technology from XL Vision (note
        10)..............................   1,829,000   1,704,000    1,704,000
       Research and experimentation tax
        credits..........................     294,000     448,000      718,000
       Other.............................     125,000     596,000    1,524,000
                                           ----------  ----------  -----------
                                            5,485,000   8,715,000   12,003,000
       Less valuation allowance..........   5,370,000   8,715,000   12,003,000
                                           ----------  ----------  -----------
         Net deferred tax assets.........     115,000          --           --
     Deferred tax liability:
       Imputed interest..................    (115,000)         --           --
                                           ----------  ----------  -----------
         Net deferred tax asset
          (liability)....................  $       --  $       --  $        --
                                           ==========  ==========  ===========
</TABLE>


                                     F-116
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                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

      The Company has available at September 30, 1999 for federal income tax
purposes, unused net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $21,000,000
which may be applied against future taxable income and expires in years
beginning in 2010. The Company also has approximately $718,000 in research and
experimentation credits carryforwards. The research and experimentation
credits, which begin to expire in 2010, can also be used to offset future
regular tax liabilities. A valuation allowance for deferred tax assets is
provided when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the
deferred tax assets will not be realized.

      The difference between the "expected" tax benefit (computed by applying
the federal corporate income tax rate of 34% to the loss before income taxes)
and the actual tax benefit is primarily due to the effect of the valuation
allowance.

(9) Stock Plan

      In January 1996, the Company adopted an equity compensation plan (the
"1996 Plan") pursuant to which the Company's Board of Directors may grant
shares of common stock or options to acquire common stock to certain directors,
advisors and employees. The Plan authorizes grants of shares or options to
purchase up to 2,168,750 shares of authorized but unissued common stock. Stock
options granted have a maximum term of ten years and have vesting schedules
which are at the discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board of
Directors and determined on the effective date of the grant.

      In May 1999, the Company's stockholders approved the 1999 Equity
Compensation Plan (the "1999 Plan"). Under the 1999 Plan, an additional
1,250,000 shares of authorized, unissued shares of common stock of the Company
are reserved for issuance to employees, advisors and for non-employee members
of the Board of Directors. Option terms under the 1999 Plan may not exceed 10
years.

      A summary of option transactions follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  Weighted
                                      Range of                     average
                                      exercise     Weighted       remaining
                                     prices per    average       contractual
                           Shares      share    exercise price life (in years)
                          ---------  ---------- -------------- ---------------
<S>                       <C>        <C>        <C>            <C>
Balance outstanding, De-
 cember 31, 1996.........     3,125  $     0.80     $0.80           4.85
                                                                    ====
  Granted................   335,000        0.80      0.80
                          ---------  ----------     -----
Balance outstanding, De-
 cember 31, 1997.........   338,125        0.80      0.80           9.64
                                                                    ====
  Granted................ 1,692,500   0.80-1.60      0.84
  Canceled...............  (398,125)       0.80      0.80
                          ---------  ----------     -----
Balance outstanding, De-
 cember 31, 1998......... 1,632,500   0.80-1.60       .84           9.48
                                                                    ====
  Granted................ 1,010,250   1.60-6.40      2.58
  Exercised..............  (112,069)       0.80      0.80
  Canceled...............   (42,188)  0.80-1.60      1.04
                          ---------  ----------     -----
Balance outstanding,
 September 30, 1999...... 2,488,494  $0.80-6.40     $1.54           9.08
                          =========  ==========     =====           ====
</TABLE>

      At December 31, 1997, 1998 and September 30, 1999, there were 76,719,
414,375 and 716,369 shares exercisable, respectively at weighted average
exercise prices of $0.80, $0.82 and $1.06, respectively.

      At December 31, 1997 and 1998 and September 30, 1999, 99,375, 511,250 and
747,250 shares were available for grant, respectively.

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                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

      The per share weighted-average fair value of stock options granted was $0
in 1996, $0 in 1997 and $0.08 in 1998 on the date of grant using the Black
Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               1996  1997  1998
                                                               ----  ----  ----
      <S>                                                      <C>   <C>   <C>
      Volatility..............................................    0%    0%    0%
      Dividend paid...........................................    0%    0%    0%
      Risk-free interest rate................................. 6.35% 6.11% 4.73%
      Expected life in years.................................. 5.77  6.75  5.57
</TABLE>

      No volatility was assumed due to the use of the Minimum Value Method of
computation for options issued by the Company as a private entity as prescribed
by SFAS No. 123.

      All stock options granted, except as noted in the paragraph below, have
been granted to directors or employees with an exercise price equal to the fair
value of the common stock at the date of grant. The Company applies APB Opinion
No. 25 for issuances to directors and employees in accounting for its Plan and,
accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized in the consolidated
financial statements through December 31, 1998.

      On March 19, 1999, the Company granted 360,625 stock options with an
exercise price of $1.60 and a fair value of $1.80. The Company recorded $72,126
of unearned compensation at the date of grant and is amortizing the unearned
compensation over the vesting period. Compensation expense amounted to $9,017
for the nine months ended September 30, 1999.

      Had the Company determined compensation cost based on the fair value at
the grant date for its stock options under SFAS No. 123, the Company's net loss
would have increased to the pro forma amounts indicated below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            1996         1997         1998
                                         -----------  -----------  -----------
      <S>                                <C>          <C>          <C>
      Net loss as reported.............. $(1,719,492) $(5,483,623) $(7,832,128)
                                         ===========  ===========  ===========
      Pro forma net loss................ $(1,719,492) $(5,483,623) $(7,964,078)
                                         ===========  ===========  ===========
      Net loss per share, as reported:
        Basic and diluted............... $     (9.24) $    (14.34) $     (1.80)
                                         ===========  ===========  ===========
      Pro forma net loss per share:
        Basic and diluted............... $     (9.24) $    (14.34) $     (1.83)
                                         ===========  ===========  ===========
</TABLE>

(10) Related Party Transactions

    Due to Related Parties

      Due to related parties consist of:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               December 31,
                                           --------------------- September 30,
                                              1997       1998        1999
                                           ---------- ---------- -------------
      <S>                                  <C>        <C>        <C>
      XL Vision........................... $8,029,995 $5,158,436  $ 6,057,978
      Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. and
       Safeguard Delaware, Inc............     10,309     28,898    7,347,979
                                           ---------- ----------  -----------
                                           $8,040,304 $5,187,334  $13,405,957
                                           ========== ==========  ===========
</TABLE>


                                     F-118
<PAGE>


                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

    Amounts Due to XL Vision

      Amounts due to XL Vision consist of:

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                          <C>
      Balance as of December 31, 1996............................  $ 3,636,494
        Allocation of costs and funding of working capital to the
         Company.................................................    6,318,405
        Technology transfer fee..................................    4,400,000
        Interest charges on technology transferred...............      141,167
        Proceeds from Series A Preferred Stock...................   (6,443,606)
        Issuance of Class A common stock.........................      (22,465)
                                                                   -----------
      Balance as of December 31, 1997............................    8,029,995
        Allocation of costs and funding of working capital to the
         Company.................................................    9,120,441
        Interest charges on technology transferred...............      308,000
        Contribution of debt to equity...........................   (7,500,000)
        Contribution of debt to equity in exchange for Series B
         Preferred Stock.........................................   (4,800,000)
                                                                   -----------
      Balance as of December 31, 1998............................    5,158,436
        Allocation of costs and funding of working capital to the
         Company.................................................      668,542
        Interest charges on technology transferred...............      231,000
                                                                   -----------
      Balance as of September 30, 1999...........................  $ 6,057,978
                                                                   ===========
</TABLE>

      The average outstanding balance due to XL Vision was approximately
$2,690,900 in 1996, $6,239,600 in 1997, $12,782,400 in 1998 and $7,342,435 in
1999.

      On January 1, 1999, the Company signed a revolving promissory note with
XL Vision for up to $3,000,000. The revolving promissory note bears interest at
the prime rate plus 1% and is due in full when the Company completes an IPO or
sells all of its assets or stock.

    Note Payable to Safeguard Delaware, Inc.

      On July 21, 1999, the Company obtained a $3,000,000 revolving note
payable from Safeguard Delaware, Inc ("Safeguard"). The revolving note payable,
as amended, bears interest payable monthly at the prime rate plus 1% and is due
December 31, 1999.

      In August, September and October 1999, the Company signed demand notes
with interest payable monthly at the prime rate plus 1% with Safeguard for
$2,500,000, $2,000,000 and $2,500,000, respectively. These notes were cancelled
in October 1999, in exchange for a $7,050,000 note due in full on October 25,
2000, the repayment of a promissory note issued concurrently with the sale of
Series D preferred stock or an IPO, whichever is earlier.

    Technology Fee

      On July 15, 1997, the Company entered into an agreement with XL Vision
for the transfer of certain technology that is used by the Company in the sale
of its products for a $4,400,000 note payable. The transfer was accounted for
as a distribution to XL Vision as it represented amounts paid for an asset to
an entity under common control in excess of the cost of such asset. The note
payable bears interest at 7% per annum. Interest expense was $141,167 in 1997,
$308,000 in 1998 and $231,000 in 1999.

                                     F-119
<PAGE>


                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

    Direct Charge Fee

      Prior to April 1, 1997 personnel, and other services were provided by XL
Vision and the costs were allocated to the Company. The Company believes that
the allocation method used by XL Vision was reasonable. Effective April 1,
1997, the Company entered into a direct charge fee agreement with XL Vision
which allows for cost-based charges based upon actual hours incurred. Costs
allocated by or service fees charged by XL Vision were approximately $468,000
in 1996, $720,000 in 1997, $460,000 in 1998 and $390,000 in 1999. A portion of
the fees in 1998 and 1999 and all of the costs and fees in 1996 and 1997 were
allocated to the discontinued transportation segment.

    Administrative Services Fee

      Effective December 15, 1997, the Company entered into an agreement which
requires accrual of an administrative services fee based upon a percentage of
gross revenues. The fee for administrative support services, including
management consultation, investor relations, legal services and tax planning,
is payable monthly to XL Vision and Safeguard Scientifics, Inc., the largest
shareholder of XL Vision, based upon an aggregate of 1.5% of gross revenues
with such service fees to be not more than $300,000 annually. Effective August
17, 1999, the agreement was amended such that the administrative services fee
is applied to net contribution margin on cattle sales and gross revenue for all
other sales. The fee is accrued monthly but is only payable in months during
which the Company has achieved positive cash flow from operations. The
agreement extends through December 31, 2002 and continues thereafter unless
terminated by any party. Administrative service fees were approximately $10,300
in 1997, $37,200 in 1998 and $43,500 in 1999.

    Leases

      The Company leases equipment under a capital lease, effective April 20,
1998, with an affiliated entity, XL Realty, Inc. Future minimum lease payments,
including imputed interest at 7.53%, are $79,852 in 1999, $85,765 in 2000,
$92,684 in 2001, $100,154 in 2002 and $26,415 in 2003. Interest expense was
$23,594 in 1998 and $20,627 in 1999.

      The Company rents its facility from XL Vision. Rent expense varies based
on space occupied by the Company and includes charges for base rent, repairs
and maintenance, telephone and networking expenses, real estate taxes and
insurance. Rent expense is approximately $68,000 in 1996, $354,000 in 1997,
$1,129,000 in 1998, and $528,000 in 1999.

    License Agreement with XL Vision, Inc.

      In February 1999, the Company signed a license agreement with XL Vision,
granting XL Vision a license to use Company software for the limited purpose of
evaluating whether the software could provide the basis for a new company that
would operate in the agricultural industry. The license agreement terminated on
November 30, 1999. If XL Vision forms a new company, the Company will negotiate
a long-term license agreement. In addition, XL Vision is obligated to give the
Company at least 25% of the new company. The Company is obligated to transfer
all amounts up to 25% of the company to Lost Pelican, LLC.

(11) Segment Information

      In 1998, the Company adopted SFAS No. 131, which requires the reporting
of segment information using the "management approach" versus the "industry
approach" previously required. The management

                                     F-120
<PAGE>


                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

approach requires the Company to report certain financial information related
to continuing operations that is provided to the Company's chief operating
decision-maker. The Company's chief operating decision-maker receives revenue
and contribution margin (revenue less direct costs and excluding overhead) by
source, and all other statement of operations data and balance sheet on a
consolidated basis. The Company's reportable segments consist of cattle sales
and animal sciences products and services. While the Company operates entirely
in the animal science marketplace, the contribution margin associated with
cattle sales and the related prospects for this portion of the Company's
business differ from the rest of the Company's product offerings.

      The following summarizes revenue, cost of revenue and gross profit and
contribution margin information related to the Company's two operating
segments:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 Nine months ended
                                             -------------------------
                              Year ended     September 30,  September
                           December 31, 1998     1998       30, 1999
                           ----------------- ------------- -----------
                                              (Unaudited)
<S>                        <C>               <C>           <C>
Revenue:
  Cattle..................    $        --     $        --  $17,022,862
  Animal sciences.........      1,792,471       1,106,452    1,315,783
                              -----------     -----------  -----------
  Total...................    $ 1,792,471     $ 1,106,452  $18,338,645
                              ===========     ===========  ===========
Cost of revenue:
  Direct costs:
    Cattle................    $        --     $        --  $16,860,452
    Animal sciences.......        900,824         603,410      492,115
                              -----------     -----------  -----------
    Total direct costs....        900,824         603,410   17,352,567
  Unallocated overhead....      1,722,623       1,025,347      929,763
                              -----------     -----------  -----------
  Total...................    $ 2,623,447     $ 1,628,757  $18,282,330
                              ===========     ===========  ===========
Gross profit (loss):
  Contribution margin:
    Cattle................    $        --     $        --  $   162,410
    Animal sciences.......        891,647         503,042      823,668
                              -----------     -----------  -----------
    Total.................        891,647         503,042      986,078
  Unallocated overhead....     (1,722,623)     (1,025,347)    (429,763)
                              -----------     -----------  -----------
  Gross profit (loss).....    $  (830,976)    $  (522,305) $   556,315
                              ===========     ===========  ===========
</TABLE>

      The Company's assets, and other statement of operations data are not
allocated to a segment.

(12) Discontinued Operations

      In December 1998, the Company's Board of Directors decided to dispose of
its transportation segment. The Company's AMIRIS thermal imaging system, which
was the sole product sold in the transportation segment, was sold on January
15, 1999 to Sperry Marine, Inc. for approximately $1,900,000. The Company
received $200,000 of cash at closing and collected an additional $1,388,000
through September 30, 1999. The remaining balance of approximately $312,000 is
expected to be collected by December 31, 1999. The Company is entitled to a
royalty of 8% of net AMIRIS system sales, up to a maximum royalty of $4.3
million over a four year period or up to a maximum royalty of $5.0 million, if
$4.3 million is not received within four years.

                                     F-121
<PAGE>


                         EMERGE INTERACTIVE, INC.

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

      Net assets of the discontinued transportation segment consist of:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              December 31,
                                          ----------------------  September 30,
                                             1997        1998         1999
                                          ----------  ----------  -------------
<S>                                       <C>         <C>         <C>
Accounts receivable...................... $  145,500  $  381,435    $ 419,784
Inventory, net...........................  1,076,043   2,020,625      123,093
Property and equipment, net..............     22,650     134,098           --
Intangibles, net.........................     94,444      61,108       36,106
Accounts payable.........................   (271,833)    (80,510)     (63,647)
Accrued liabilities including provision
 for operating loss during phase out
 period of $72,667 in 1998 and $18,748 in
 1999....................................         --    (231,415)    (125,000)
                                          ----------  ----------    ---------
    Net assets........................... $1,066,804  $2,285,341    $ 390,336
                                          ==========  ==========    =========
</TABLE>

(13) Commitments and Contingencies

    Voluntary Employee Savings 401(k) Plan

      The Company established a voluntary employee savings 401(k) plan in 1997
which is available to all full time employees 21 years or older. The plan
provides for a matching by the Company of the employee's contribution to the
plan for 50% of the first 6% of the employee's annual compensation. The
Company's matching contributions were $6,300 in 1996, $38,195 in 1997, $62,108
in 1998 and $54,229 in 1999.

    Royalties

      In connection with the NutriCharge license, the Company is obligated to a
royalty of 5% of gross revenues from the sale of NutriCharge products and
infrared technology related to the Company's Canadian license agreement.

      The Company is also obligated to a royalty of 6% of net revenues from
product or services related to technology patented by Iowa State University.

(14) Subsequent Events

    Sale of Series D Preferred Stock

      On October 27, 1999, the Company agreed to issue 4,555,556 shares of
Series D preferred stock and a warrant to acquire 1,138,889 shares of Class B
common stock for $38,815,000. Series D preferred shares convert into Class B
common stock at the offering price. The warrants are exercisable at the
Company's IPO price and are valued at $3,325,553 using the Black-Scholes method
and assuming a strike price of $11.20, expiration of three years, 90%
volatility and 5.8% interest. In the event the Company does not complete an IPO
the warrants may be exercised after November 16, 2000 or earlier if the Company
has an equity financing of not less than $20,000,000 from private investors. In
return for these instruments the Company received $18,000,000 in cash in
November 1999 and a non-interest bearing, promissory note in the amount of
$23,000,000 due on October 27, 2000. Imputed interest at 9.5% amounts to
$2,185,000 over the life of the note. The note receivable will be shown as a
reduction of stockholders' equity, net of imputed interest.

    Stock Split

      On December 6, 1999, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a
five-for-four stock split. The stock split has been reflected in these
financial statements as if it had occurred on the first day of the first period
presented.

                                     F-122
<PAGE>


                      Report of Independent Auditors

Board of Directors and Stockholders

JusticeLink, Inc.

(formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

      We have audited the balance sheet of JusticeLink, Inc. (formerly LAWPlus,
Inc.) as of December 31, 1998, and the related statements of operations,
mandatory redeemable convertible stock and other capital and cash flows for the
year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audit.

      We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made my management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

      In our opinion, the 1998 financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of JusticeLink, Inc.
(formerly LAWPlus, Inc.) at December 31, 1998, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with
generally acceptable accounting principles.

      The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that
the Company will continue as a going concern. As more fully described in Note
9, the Company has recurring operating losses and has a working capital
deficiency and a net capital deficit. These conditions raise substantial doubt
about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans
in regard to these matters are also discussed in Note 9. The financial
statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future
effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and
classification of liabilities that may result from the outcome of this
uncertainty.

October 25, 1999, except for                    Ernst & Young LLP
Notes 9 and 10 for which the date is
November 12, 1999

                                     F-123
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                              Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   (Unaudited)
                                                     December 31, September 30,
                                                         1998         1999
                                                     ------------ -------------
                                                           (In thousands)
<S>                                                  <C>          <C>
Assets
Current assets:
  Cash..............................................   $     14     $  1,071
  Accounts receivable trade.........................         74           64
  Prepaids..........................................         27           22
                                                       --------     --------
  Total current assets..............................        115        1,157
Property and equipment, net.........................        747        1,644
Notes receivable, affiliates........................        135           --
Deposits............................................        106           45
Debt issuance cost, net.............................         91           --
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net...........         --        3,316
Other...............................................          4           53
                                                       --------     --------
Total assets........................................   $  1,198     $  6,215
                                                       ========     ========
Liabilities, Mandatory Redeemable Convertible Stock
 and Other Capital
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable trade............................   $    763     $    747
  Accrued liabilities...............................        401          544
  Accrued lease cancellation fees...................        161           --
  Deferred compensation.............................        546          134
  Current portion of capital lease obligations......        375          375
  Notes payable and current portion of long-term
   debt.............................................        243        4,734
                                                       --------     --------
  Total current liabilities.........................      2,489        6,534
Capital lease obligations, less current portion.....        125          315
Long-term debt, less current portion................      4,927        1,336
Notes payable, long-term debt and accrued interest
 converted to Series B mandatory redeemable
 convertible preferred stock during 1999............      7,563           --
Commitments and contingencies
Mandatory Redeemable Convertible Stock
Series B mandatory redeemable convertible preferred
 stock, par value $.05 per share, 10,000,000 shares
 authorized, 8,161,517 shares issued and
 outstanding........................................         --       16,527
Other Capital
Series A convertible preferred stock, $.01 par
 value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, 3,200,000
 shares issued and outstanding ($3,809,536 aggregate
 liquidation value).................................         32           --
Common stock, $.05 par value, 25,000,000 shares
 authorized, 683,242 shares in 1998 and 10,000
 shares in 1999 issued and outstanding..............         34            1
Additional capital..................................      6,157        8,376
Accumulated deficit.................................    (20,129)     (26,874)
                                                       --------     --------
Total other capital.................................    (13,906)     (18,497)
                                                       --------     --------
Total liabilities, mandatory redeemable convertible
 stock and other capital............................   $  1,198     $  6,215
                                                       ========     ========
</TABLE>

                          See accompanying notes

                                     F-124
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                         Statements of Operations

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                (Unaudited)
                                                                Nine Months
                                                              Ended September
                                                  Year ended        30,
                                                 December 31, ----------------
                                                     1998      1998     1999
                                                 ------------ -------  -------
                                                        (in thousands)
<S>                                              <C>          <C>      <C>
Revenue.........................................   $    272   $   190  $   190
Operating expenses:
  Selling and customer support..................      2,179     1,613    1,637
  Product development...........................      2,004     1,440      737
  Operations....................................      1,824     1,256    1,437
  General and administrative....................      2,249     1,525    1,218
  Depreciation and amortization.................        693       478    1,070
                                                   --------   -------  -------
                                                      8,949     6,312    6,099
                                                   --------   -------  -------
Loss from operations............................     (8,677)   (6,122)  (5,909)
Interest expense................................     (1,578)     (739)    (836)
                                                   --------   -------  -------
Net loss........................................   $(10,255)  $(6,861) $(6,745)
                                                   ========   =======  =======
</TABLE>

                          See accompanying notes

                                     F-125
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

  Statements of Mandatory Redeemable Convertible Stock and Other Capital

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                              Mandatory
                              Redeemable
                          Convertible Stock                         Other Capital
                          ------------------ --------------------------------------------------------------
                                               Series A
                                              Convertible
                          Series B Preferred   Preferred
                                Stock            Stock      Common Stock
                          ------------------ -------------- --------------  Additional Accumulated
                           Shares   Amount   Shares  Amount Shares  Amount   Capital     Deficit    Total
                          -------- --------- ------  ------ ------  ------  ---------- ----------- --------
                                                          (In thousands)
<S>                       <C>      <C>       <C>     <C>    <C>     <C>     <C>        <C>         <C>
Balance at January 1,
 1998...................       --         --  3,200   $ 32     687  $  34     $5,744    $ (9,874)  $ (4,064)
 Issuance of warrants
  attached to Revolving
  Note guarantee and
  1998 Bridge Loans.....       --         --     --     --      --     --        503          --        503
 Other..................       --         --     --     --      (4)    --        (90)         --        (90)
 Net loss and
  comprehensive loss....       --         --     --     --      --     --         --     (10,255)   (10,255)
                          -------  --------- ------   ----  ------  -----     ------    --------   --------
Balance at December 31,
 1998...................       --         --  3,200     32     683     34      6,157     (20,129)   (13,906)
 Exercise of warrants
  issued in connection
  with the 1998 and 1999
  Bridge Loans
  (unaudited)...........       --         --     --     --   7,754    388         --          --        388
 Recapitalization of
  LAWPlus, Inc.
  (unaudited)...........    3,462  $   6,925 (3,200)   (32) (8,437)  (422)     2,994          --      2,540
 Series B preferred
  stock issued in
  connection with the
  acquisition of
  JusticeLink, Inc.
  (unaudited)...........    1,187      2,375     --     --      --     --         --          --         --
 Series B preferred
  stock issued in
  exchange for 1999
  Bridge Loans and
  accrued interest
  (unaudited)...........    1,114      2,228     --     --      --     --         --          --         --
 Issuance of Series B
  preferred stock, net
  (unaudited)...........    2,398      4,795     --     --      --     --       (575)         --       (575)
 Accrued dividends on
  Series B preferred
  stock (unaudited).....       --        204     --     --      --     --       (204)         --       (204)
 Exercise of employee
  stock options
  (unaudited)...........       --         --     --     --      10      1          4          --          5
 Net loss and
  comprehensive loss
  (unaudited)...........       --         --     --     --      --     --         --      (6,745)    (6,745)
                          -------  --------- ------   ----  ------  -----     ------    --------   --------
Balance at September 30,
 1999 (unaudited).......    8,161  $  16,527     --   $ --      10  $   1     $8,376    $(26,874)  $(18,497)
                          =======  ========= ======   ====  ======  =====     ======    ========   ========
</TABLE>

                          See accompanying notes.

                                     F-126
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                         Statements of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            (Unaudited)
                                                         Nine Months Ended
                                             Year ended    September 30,
                                            December 31, ------------------
                                                1998       1998      1999
                                            ------------ --------  --------
                                                    (in thousands)
<S>                                         <C>          <C>       <C>
Operating Activities
Net loss..................................    $(10,255)  $ (6,861) $ (6,745)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
 cash used in operating activities:
 Depreciation and amortization............         693        397     1,072
 Amortization of debt issuance costs......          26         19        91
 Loss on disposal of property and
  equipment...............................         434        434        35
 Interest related to warrants attached to
  debt....................................         503         --        --
 Non-cash interest expense................         563         --        --
 Changes in operating assets and
  liabilities:
  Accounts receivable trade...............         (52)       (23)       10
  Prepaids, deposits and other............         (57)        (4)       66
  Notes receivable, affiliates............         115        150        --
  Accounts payable and accrued
   liabilities............................         489        522        20
                                              --------   --------  --------
Net cash used in operating activities.....      (7,541)    (5,366)   (5,451)
Investing Activities
Cash acquired from merger with
 JusticeLink, Inc.........................          --         --         1
Merger costs..............................          --         --      (412)
Purchases of property and equipment.......        (154)       (75)   (1,003)
                                              --------   --------  --------
Net cash used in investing activities.....        (154)       (75)   (1,414)
Financing Activities
Proceeds from the exercise of warrants for
 LAWPlus, Inc. common stock...............          --         --       388
Proceeds from the exercise of stock
 options..................................          --         --         5
Net proceeds from sale of Series B
 preferred stock..........................          --         --     4,220
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable
 and long-term debt.......................       6,375      3,653        --
Payments on notes payable and long-term
 debt.....................................        (591)      (175)     (172)
Proceeds from 1999 bridge loans...........          --         --     3,762
Payments on capital lease obligations.....        (361)      (253)     (281)
Other.....................................         (90)       (90)       --
                                              --------   --------  --------
Net cash provided by financing
 activities...............................       5,333      3,135     7,922
                                              --------   --------  --------
Increase (decrease) in cash...............      (2,362)    (2,306)    1,057
Cash at beginning of period...............       2,376      2,376        14
                                              --------   --------  --------
Cash at end of period.....................    $     14   $     70  $  1,071
                                              ========   ========  ========
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash paid for interest....................    $    527   $    365  $    400
Significant Noncash Investing and
 Financing Activities
Debt converted to Series B preferred stock
 and additional capital in connection with
 the recapitalization (including accrued
 interest of $600,000)....................    $     --   $     --  $  7,600
Common stock and Series A preferred stock
 converted to Series B preferred stock and
 additional capital in connection with the
 recapitalization.........................    $     --   $     --  $  3,638
1999 bridge loans converted to Series B
 preferred stock (including accrued
 interest of $328,000)....................    $     --   $     --  $  2,228
Property and equipment acquired with
 capital leases...........................    $     --   $     --  $    474
</TABLE>

                          See accompanying notes.

                                     F-127
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                       Notes to Financial Statements

           December 31, 1998 and September 30, 1999 (Unaudited)

1. Organization and Description of Business

      LAWPlus, LLC, a Texas limited liability corporation was formed on April
20, 1995 (inception) and was 94% owned by COREPlus LLC. Certain activities were
conducted by COREPlus, LLC on behalf of LAWPlus, LLC and the statement of
operations for the period from inception (April 20, 1995) through December 31,
1997 includes those activities. At the commencement of operations on July 16,
1997, the members of LAWPlus, LLC exchanged their membership units for shares
of common stock of LAWPlus, Inc., a Delaware corporation incorporated on July
9, 1997, and COREPlus, LLC transferred assets of $25,000 and liabilities of
$2,701,000, recorded at their historical basis, to LAWPlus, Inc. The
accompanying financial statements and references to the "Company" include the
accounts of LAWPlus, Inc. and certain activities of its predecessor entities
LAWPlus, LLC and COREPlus, LLC.

      Effective May 25, 1999, LAWPlus, Inc. acquired JusticeLink, Inc. in a
purchase transaction (see Note 10) with the newly combined company operating
under the name JusticeLink, Inc.

      The Company provides secure electronic document transmission and storage
services to court systems, attorneys and litigants. The Company has executed
service agreements with court systems and law firms participating within
certain court systems in the states of Texas, Mississippi, California,
Colorado, Alabama and Georgia. The Company continues to pursue opportunities to
expand its services throughout the United States.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    Revenue Recognition

      The Company recognizes revenue as services are provided.

    Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Property and equipment are
depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of
the related assets which range from three to five years. Leasehold improvements
and assets under capital leases, are amortized over the lesser of the base
lease term or estimated useful life of the respective asset and included in
depreciation expense.

    Product Development Costs

      In 1998, the Company expensed all product development costs as incurred.
Product development costs represent the internal and external costs associated
with developing the Company's electronic filing applications.

      In March 1998, the Accounting Standards Executive Committee of the AICPA
issued Statement of Position (SOP) 98-1, Accounting for the Costs of Computer
Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use. The SOP is effective for all
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1998 and requires the capitalization
of certain costs incurred in connection with developing or obtaining internal
use software. SOP 98-1 does not require restatement of prior year financial
statements upon adoption. As of September 30, 1999, the Company has capitalized
$754,000 in connection with developing internal use software.


                                     F-128
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

    Debt Issuance Costs

      Debt issuance costs were carried at cost of $130,000 less accumulated
amortization of $39,000 as of December 31, 1998 which was calculated using the
interest method over the term of the debt, and included in other assets. During
1999, the remaining unamortized balance of $33,000 was written off in
connection with the Company's recapitalization (see Note 10).

    Income Taxes

      Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the temporary
differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases
of assets and liabilities. Valuation allowances are provided against deferred
tax assets when the realization of the assets is not reasonably assured.

    Use of Estimates

      The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

    Concentration of Credit Risk

      Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to
concentration of credit risk are primarily accounts receivable. The Company's
accounts receivable are mainly comprised of small balances due from a large
number of customers for which collateral is generally not required. Due to the
Company's diverse customer base and collection history, management believes no
allowance for doubtful accounts is required as of December 31, 1998.

    Interim Financial Information

      The financial statements as of September 30, 1999 and for the nine months
ended September 30, 1998 and 1999 are unaudited and include, in the opinion of
management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which
the Company considers necessary to present fairly the financial position,
results of operations, changes in mandatory redeemable convertible preferred
stock and other capital and cash flows of the Company for those interim
periods. The operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 are
not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full
fiscal year.

    Recent Accounting Pronouncements

      In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No.
133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities ("SFAS 133").
SFAS 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative
instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other
contracts (collectively referred to as derivatives), and for hedging
activities. SFAS 133, as amended by SFAS 137, is effective for all fiscal
quarters of all fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000, with earlier
application encouraged. The Company has not completed a through review of all
its contracts for embedded derivatives and, accordingly, the effects, if any,
upon adoption of SFAS 133 on its financial position or results of operations
have not been determined.


                                     F-129
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

3. Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment consisted of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              (Unaudited)
                                         December 31, 1998 September 30, 1999
                                         ----------------- ------------------
                                                    (in thousands)
     <S>                                 <C>               <C>
     Computer and data network
      equipment.........................      $ 1,792           $ 2,448
     Software...........................          261             1,119
     Office and other equipment.........          154               179
                                              -------           -------
                                                2,207             3,746
     Less accumulated depreciation......       (1,460)           (2,102)
                                              -------           -------
     Property and equipment, net........      $   747           $ 1,644
                                              =======           =======
</TABLE>

      Included within property and equipment are assets under capital leases of
$1,250,000 and related accumulated amortization of $556,000 at December 31,
1998.

4. Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt

      Notes payable and long-term debt consisted of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 (Unaudited)
                                            December 31, 1998 September 30, 1999
                                            ----------------- ------------------
                                                       (in thousands)
     <S>                                    <C>               <C>
     Note payable.........................       $    --           $ 1,072
     Revolving Note.......................         3,500             3,500
     Senior Note..........................           334               162
     12% Subordinated Note................         3,440                --
     1998 Bridge Loans....................         2,500                --
     12% Senior Subordinated Notes........         1,060                --
     Subordinated Note....................         1,000             1,000
     8% Senior Subordinated Note..........           336               336
                                                 -------           -------
                                                  12,170             6,070
     Less current portion not converted to
      Series B mandatory redeemable
      convertible preferred stock.........          (243)           (4,734)
     Less, in 1998, notes payable and
      long-term debt converted to Series B
      mandatory redeemable convertible
      preferred stock during 1999.........        (7,000)               --
                                                 -------           -------
     Long-term debt, less current
      portion.............................       $ 4,927           $ 1,336
                                                 =======           =======
</TABLE>

      As discussed below and in Note 10, in connection with the
recapitalization and merger with JusticeLink, Inc. in May 1999, the Company's
outstanding 12% Senior Subordinated Notes, 12% Subordinated Notes and the 1998
Bridge Loans were converted to Series B Convertible Preferred Stock. These
amounts totaling $7,000,000 plus accrued interest of approximately $563,000 at
December 31, 1998 are shown separately on the balance sheet at December 31,
1998 as Notes payable, long-term debt and accrued interest converted to Series
B mandatory redeemable convertible preferred stock during 1999.

                                     F-130
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

      In May 1998, the Company entered into a Substitute Revolving Note (the
"Revolving Note") with a bank under which it has borrowed $3,500,000 bearing
interest at the bank's prime rate (7.75% at December 31, 1998). Interest is
payable monthly with all outstanding principal originally due at July 31, 1999.
During October 1999, the bank agreed to extend the maturity date to July 31,
2000. The borrowings under the Revolving Note are collateralized by
substantially all the assets of the Company. In addition, the Revolving Note is
guaranteed by two investment fund limited partnerships, which held all of the
Company's Series A Preferred Stock and have representatives on the Board of
Directors of the Company at December 31, 1998, in return for 435,000 warrants
to purchase an equal number of shares of common stock with an exercise price of
$.05 per share through May 4, 2008. The fair value of the warrants at date of
grant, as determined by management, of $218,000 was recorded as additional
capital and amortized to interest expense over the period to the original
maturity date of the Revolving Note on August 31, 1998.

      Additionally, the guarantee by the two investment fund limited
partnerships may be reduced to $1,000,000 upon meeting certain conditions of
the size and valuation of an initial public offering.

      In December 1997, the Company entered into a term note (the "Senior
Note") agreement with a commercial bank for $500,000 due on December 5, 2000.
Interest accrues at prime plus 2% (9.75% at December 31, 1998). Principal
payments, beginning January 5, 1998, were due in equal monthly installments of
approximately $14,000 plus interest. The Senior Note agreement contains a
penalty for prepayments and restricts the Company's ability to declare or pay
any dividends during the term of the loan. Additionally, a provision of the
Senior Note required the Company to raise $10,000,000 in junior capital by
March 31, 1998. The March 31, 1998 deadline was subsequently extended to
September 30, 1998. In November 1998 the Company and the commercial bank agreed
to renegotiate the terms of the agreement which resulted in a requirement for
monthly payments of approximately $14,000 until March 5, 1999 (subsequently
extended to August 5, 1999), at which time all unpaid principal and interest
was due and payable. In September 1999, the Company and the bank revised the
Senior Note to a six month installment note, with monthly payments including
principal and interest of approximately $46,000, maturing on February 5, 2000.
The Senior Note is collateralized by specific equipment.

      In July 1997, the Company assumed 12% Senior Subordinated Notes totaling
$1,060,000, a Subordinated Note of $1,000,000, and an 8% Senior Subordinated
Note of $450,000 from COREP1us, LLC.

      The 12% Senior Subordinated Notes of $1,060,000 bore interest at 12% and
were payable quarterly. The principal of the notes was originally due and
payable on July 1, 2001, however, in conjunction with the 1999 recapitalization
of LAWPlus, Inc. and merger with JusticeLink, Inc. (see Note 10), the Senior
Subordinated Note of $1,060,000 was converted to Series B Preferred Stock.

      The $1,000,000 Subordinated Note is unsecured and due on March 31, 2001.
Interest accrues at prime plus 1% (8.75% at December 31, 1998) and is payable
quarterly.

      The 8% Senior Subordinated Note between the Company and Southeast Texas
NETPlus, Inc. (an entity owned by stockholders who were former directors or
officers of the Company) accrues interest at 8% with principal and interest
payable quarterly. On November 20, 1997, the terms of the 8% Senior
Subordinated Note for the then remaining principal of $436,000 were amended to
require principal and interest to be paid monthly through October 1, 2000.
Subsequently, the terms of the 8% Senior Subordinated Note for the then
remaining principal of $386,000 were amended on May 4, 1998, to provide that
interest will accrue at 8% per annum but payment of such interest is deferred
until the closing of a private placement equity financing at which time all
such deferred interest payments shall be paid. All deferred interest was paid
in connection with

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                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

the financing on July 1, 1999 described in Note 10. In addition, the Company
made a required principal payment of $50,000 on May 4, 1998. The remaining
$336,000 principal and unpaid and accrued interest is fully due and payable on
October 16, 2001.

      In July and November 1997, the Company issued 12% Subordinated Notes for
$1,500,000 and $1,940,476, respectively. The notes were originally due on June
30, 2002 with interest payable quarterly. However, in conjunction with the 1999
recapitalization of LAWPlus, Inc. and merger with JusticeLink, Inc. (see Note
10) the Subordinated Notes were converted to Series B Preferred Stock. As
permitted by the terms of the 12% Subordinated Notes, accrued interest was
added to the unpaid principal balance of the notes prior to the conversion.

      To fund operations in 1998, the Company entered into a series of bridge
loans (the "1998 Bridge Loans") aggregating $2,500,000 at December 31, 1998.
The 1998 Bridge Loans bore interest at 9% per annum with all principal and
interest due at maturity of November 30, 1998 or March 15, 1999. In addition,
the Company issued to the lenders 3,812,160 warrants expiring May 4, 2008 for
an equal number of shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.05 per
share. Warrants for 641,180 shares were immediately exercisable. Warrants for
1,000,000 shares became exercisable on each of December 15, 1998, January 15,
1999 and February 15, 1999 and 171,080 became exercisable on January 12, 1999.
If the 1998 Bridge Loans had been repaid by each of these dates or had the
Company obtained third party financing, some or all of the warrants would have
been voided. The fair value of the warrants at the date of grant, as determined
by management, of $285,000, was recorded as additional capital and amortized to
interest expense over the period from issue to the original maturity date of
the 1998 Bridge Loans.

      Subsequent to December 31, 1998, the Company entered into bridge loans
(the "1999 Bridge Loans") for an aggregate of $3,762,000 of borrowings, under
substantially the same terms as the 1998 Bridge Loans including immediately
exercisable warrants expiring on May 4, 2008 for an aggregate of 10,342,160
shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.05 per share. The value of
the warrants was determined by management to be nominal.

      In connection with the 1999 recapitalization of LAWPlus, Inc, and merger
with JusticeLink, Inc (see Note 10), the $2,500,000 of 1998 Bridge Loans and
$1,862,000 of 1999 Bridge Loans were converted to Series B Preferred Stock.
Additionally, on July 1, 1999, $1,900,000 of 1999 Bridge Loans were converted
to Series B Preferred Stock (see Note 10).

      Maturities of notes payable and long-term debt at December 31, 1998,
excluding amounts converted to Series B Preferred Stock on May 25, 1999, were
as follows (in thousands):

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                                 <C>
      1999............................................................... $  243
      2000...............................................................  3,591
      2001...............................................................  1,336
</TABLE>

5. Income Taxes

      No provision for income taxes has been provided for the year ended
December 31, 1998 due to the Company's operating loss.

                                     F-132
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

      At December 31, 1998, the Company has net operating loss carryforwards of
approximately $16,000,000. The net operating losses have resulted in net
deferred tax assets of approximately $5,440,000 at December 31, 1998 fully
offset by a valuation reserve.

      Additionally, changes in ownership of the Company could result in
limitations on the Company's ability to utilize the losses which begin expiring
in 2012.

6. Commitments and Contingencies

      The Company has operating and capital lease commitments for office space
and equipment with lease terms ranging from three to five years. The office
space lease agreement includes an escalation clause and renewal option to
extended the term by three years.

      Capital leases require monthly payments over periods ranging from 18 to
36 months with implicit interest rates ranging from 11% to 17%.

      Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable capital and operating
leases at December 31, 1998 were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               Capital Operating
                                                               Leases   Leases
                                                               ------- ---------
                                                                (in thousands)
      <S>                                                      <C>     <C>
      1999....................................................  $375     $391
      2000....................................................   169      387
      2001....................................................     1      127
      2002....................................................   --        14
      2003....................................................   --         8
                                                                ----     ----
      Total minimum lease payments............................   545     $927
                                                                         ====
      Less amount representing interest.......................    45
                                                                ----
      Present value of minimum capital lease payments.........   500
      Less current portion....................................   375
                                                                ----
      Capital lease obligations, less current portion.........  $125
                                                                ====
</TABLE>

      Rent expense for noncancelable operating leases was approximately
$317,000 for the year ended December 31, 1998.

      Also in February 1998, the Company entered into an outsourcing agreement
with a third party to provide data processing and related information
technology services for the Company's production operating system. Amounts paid
to the third party in 1998 were approximately $322,000. The agreement was
terminated in December 1998 and termination costs of approximately $161,000
were accrued.

      The Company is a party to various claims, legal actions and complaints
arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management the
disposition of these various claims, legal actions and complaints would not
have a material effect on the Company's financial position or result of
operations.


                                     F-133
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

7. Capital Stock

    Reverse Stock Split

      On October 29, 1998, LAWPlus, Inc. amended its Articles of Incorporation
to convert each share of its $.01 par value common stock into one-fifth of one
share of common stock, $.05 par value (reverse split). All common stock,
options and warrants to purchase common shares outstanding on October 29, 1998
were adjusted to reflect the reverse split. The impact of the reverse split has
been retroactively reflected in the accompanying financial statements.

    Series A Convertible Preferred Stock

      Each share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Series A
Preferred Stock") was convertible into one share of common stock. The Series A
Preferred Stock automatically converted to common stock upon closing of an
initial public offering of common stock in which aggregate proceeds received by
the Company would have been at least $25 million and which represented a
valuation of the total common equity of the Company of at least $60 million.
Holders of Series A Preferred Stock were not entitled to receive dividends
prior, or in preference, to common shareholders. Holders of Series A Preferred
Stock were to receive dividends upon declaration or payment of any dividend or
distribution to common shareholders. Holders of Series A Preferred Stock had
the right to vote with common shareholders on the basis of one vote per share
of Series A Preferred Stock held. The liquidation preference of the Series A
Preferred Stock was $1.19048 per share.

      In connection with the 1999 recapitalization of LAWPlus, Inc. and merger
with JusticeLink, Inc. (see Note 10), all of the issued and outstanding Series
A Preferred Stock was exchanged for Series B Preferred Stock.

    Stock Warrants

      At December 31, 1998, warrants to purchase 4,247,160 shares of common
stock with an exercise price of $0.05 per share were outstanding, 2,076,080
shares of which were exercisable. The warrants were issued in conjunction with
guarantees of the Revolving Note and the 1998 Bridge Loans (see Note 4) and
expire on May 4, 2008.

    Stock Options

      At December 31, 1998, fully vested options granted prior to the
incorporation of LAWPlus, Inc. to purchase 15,000 shares of common stock are
outstanding with an exercise price of $0.0165 per share, exercisable through
December 31, 2010. Subsequently, with the 1999 recapitalization of LAWPlus,
Inc. and merger with JusticeLink, Inc. (see Note 10), these options were
converted to options to purchase 9,246 shares of common stock with an exercise
price of $0.0268 with the original expiration date.

      In October 1998, the stockholders of the Company approved an Employee
Stock Option Plan authorizing 1,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock to
be reserved for the granting of incentive stock options. Stock option grants
for 593,068 shares with an exercise price of $0.50, representing the estimated
fair value at the date of grant were awarded during 1998. Generally, the
options vest at six to twelve months from the date of grant at a rate of 25% of
the initial grant and then pro rata each month thereafter until all options
vest four years from the date of grant. As of December 31, 1998, 66,261 options
were exercisable.


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<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

      Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation, requires pro forma information regarding the
Company's net loss determined as if the Company has accounted for its employee
stock options under the fair value method. The fair value of the Company's
outstanding options was estimated to be approximately $4,000 at the date of
grant using a "minimum value" option pricing model and is amortized over the
vesting period of the options. The following weighted-average assumptions for
fiscal 1998 were used: risk-free interest rate of 6.5%; a dividend yield of
zero; and a weighted-average expected life of each option of four years. The
fair value method results in the same net loss for fiscal 1998 as that shown in
the statement of operations.

8. Related Party Transactions

      The Company had loans outstanding to former officers of the Company
totaling $135,000 as of December 31, 1998.

      An officer and director of the Company owns a facility from which the
Company relocated effective December 1998. The Company incurred approximately
$67,000 in rental expense related to this facility during the year ended
December 31, 1998.

      Equipment is leased from a company in which a director of the Company has
an ownership interest. The Company made approximately $266,000 in capital lease
payments to this company during the year ended 1998. In May 1999, the Company
entered into an additional lease with this Company for equipment with a fair
value of $425,000.

      A partner of the Company's former outside legal counsel is also an equity
owner in the Company. The Company incurred approximately $18,000 in legal
expenses with the law firm during the year ended December 31, 1998.

      In February 1998, the Company entered into a third-party development
contract for the design, engineering and development of a significant portion
of the Company's electronic filing application. Certain shareholders and
directors of the Company collectively own approximately 36% of the equity
securities of the third party, on a fully diluted basis, and serve on its board
of directors. The Company made contract payments of approximately $515,000
during 1998.

9. Ongoing Business Operations

      The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the
Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has a significant net
capital deficit and a working capital deficiency and has suffered recurring
operating losses all of which raise substantial doubt about its ability to
continue as a going concern. As described in Note 10, $3,762,000 of additional
funds were received from existing shareholders in the first half of 1999 and
the Company was recapitalized in May 1999 in connection with the JusticeLink
merger. Further, as discussed in Note 10, in July 1999 and November 1999, the
Company received $4,220,000 and $12,831,000 respectively of net proceeds from
new and existing investors.

      During 1999, the Company continues to experience net losses and negative
operating cash flows. Management believes the additional financing received in
November 1999 will provide the necessary cash to support ongoing operations and
complete development activities in accordance with its business plans although

there is no assurance that the Company will be able to successfully execute its
business plan. The financial statements do not reflect any adjustments that
might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.


                                     F-135
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

10. Subsequent events

    Employee Stock Options

      In October 1998 and June 1999, the Company increased the number of shares
available for grant under its Employee Stock Option Plan to 1,700,000 shares.
On June 8, 1999, stock option grants covering 1,515,500 shares at an exercise
price of $0.50 per share were awarded by the Company, with terms similar to the
existing options with the vesting beginning from either their original hire
date or October 28, 1998.

    Exercise of Warrants

      In March 1999, 7,753,979 warrants of the 14,589,320 warrants issued in
connection with the 1998 and 1999 Bridge Loans were exercised. Proceeds from
the exercise approximated $388,000.

    Authorization of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock

      Effective May 18, 1999, in anticipation of a recapitalization and a
merger with JusticeLink, Inc., the Board of Directors of LAWPlus, Inc.
authorized 10,000,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (the
"Series B Preferred Stock"). Each share of Series B Preferred Stock is
convertible into the number of shares of common stock that results from
dividing the liquidation value of the Series B Preferred Stock by the
conversion price (initially $2.00 per share) for Series B Preferred Stock plus
the amount of any accrued and unpaid dividends divided by the amount equal to
the fair value of the common stock. The holders of Series B Preferred Stock
will be entitled to receive cumulative dividends at the rate of 5.0% of the
original purchase price, which will be converted into common shares upon
conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock at a conversion price equal to the
fair market value of the common stock at the time of conversion. The Series B
Preferred Stock automatically converts to common stock upon closing of an
initial public offering of common stock in which aggregate proceeds exceed
$20,000,000. Holders of Series B Preferred Stock vote with common shareholders
on the basis of one vote per share of Series B Preferred Stock held. In the
event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, either
voluntarily or involuntarily, the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock have
a liquidation preference in an amount equal to two times the liquidation value
of $2.00 per share or their pro rata share if the assets of the Company are
insufficient to pay in full the respective preferential amounts (see adjustment
to liquidation preference upon issuance of Series C Preferred Stock described
below).

      On October 28, 1997, the Company amended the Certificate of Designation
for the Series B Preferred Stock making the Series B Preferred Stock
mandatorily redeemable upon the vote of two thirds of the combined holders of
Series B and Series C (see below) Preferred Stock. The redemption would be one
third of the shares on July 1, 2004, 2005 and 2006 at liquidation value plus
accrued unpaid dividends. At September 30, 1999, 8,161,617 shares of Series B
Preferred Stock are issued and outstanding (unaudited).

      Additionally, at September 30, 1999, $204,000 representing the pro-rata
portion of the cumulative 5% dividend has been recorded to Series B Preferred
Stock and charged to additional capital in the absence of positive retained
earnings.

    Recapitalization

      Effective May 25, 1999, LAWPlus, Inc. recapitalized as a requirement of
the merger with JusticeLink, Inc. In the recapitalization, LAWPlus, Inc. issued
3,462,461 shares of Series B Preferred Stock in exchange for

                                     F-136
<PAGE>


                            JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

all of the 12% Senior Subordinated Notes, the 12% Subordinated Notes, the 1998
Bridge Loans, $1,862,000 of 1999 Bridge Loans, accrued interest of $600,000 on
the 1998 and 1999 Bridge Loans, and all of the outstanding shares of Series A
Preferred Stock and common stock.

      The recapitalization resulted in $6,925,000 being allocated to Series B
Preferred Stock at $2 per share and the remainder as an increase to additional
capital.

    Merger with JusticeLink, Inc.

      On May 25, 1999, upon the recapitalization, LAWPlus, Inc. and
JusticeLink, Inc. consummated a merger agreement whereby LAWPlus, Inc.
acquired all of the outstanding common stock of JusticeLink, Inc. in exchange
for 1,187,495 shares of Series B Preferred Stock. Effective with the merger,
the Company changed its name to JusticeLink, Inc. The merger has been
accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly,
results of the acquired operations of JusticeLink, Inc. are included in the
Company's unaudited financial statements from the date of its acquisition. The
warrants (discussed above) issued in connection with the 1998 and 1999 Bridge
Loans remaining outstanding were voided as a condition of the merger.

      The proforma effects on the Company's operations assuming that
JusticeLink was acquired as of September 1, 1998 (its inception) for the year
ended December 31, 1998 and the unaudited results of operations for the nine
months ended September 30, 1999 would be to increase the net loss by
$1,456,000 and $1,843,000, respectively. JusticeLink had no net revenues
during either period.

      Additionally, outstanding stock options as of December 31, 1998 covering
593,068 shares were converted to options to purchase 226,223 shares of common
stock at $1.3108 per share. These options were replaced by the June 8, 1999
stock option grant described above under "Employee Stock Options."

    Series B Convertible Preferred Stock Offering

      On July 1, 1999, the Company completed a sale of 2,397,500 shares of
Series B Preferred Stock at $2.00 per share. The Company received $4,220,000
of net proceeds for the offering. Offering costs of $575,000 have been
recorded against additional capital. In connection with arranging the
offering, 234,250 immediately exercisable 10 year warrants to purchase common
stock were issued to the underwriter with a $2.00 per share exercise price.

      Concurrently, on July 1, 1999, $1,900,000 of the 1999 Bridge Loans plus
accrued interest of $328,000 were converted to 1,114,017 shares of Series B
Preferred Stock at $2.00 per share.

    Shares Reserved

      As of November 12, 1999 shares of common stock were reserved for future
issuance as follows:

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                             <C>
      Conversion of Series B Preferred...............................  8,161,517
      Conversion of Series C Preferred...............................  7,165,422
      Warrants.......................................................    393,875
      Employee Stock Option Plan.....................................  1,700,000
                                                                      ----------
        Total........................................................ 17,420,814
                                                                      ==========
</TABLE>

                                     F-137
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

      In addition, the Company is required to have available common shares
equal to the accrued dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock divided by the
fair value of the common stock.

    Series C Preferred Stock Authorization and Offering

      Effective October 28, 1999, the Company's Board of Directors authorized
7,200,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock (the "Series C Preferred Stock")
with a par value of $0.01. The Series C Preferred Stock has essentially the
same rights and preferences as the Series B Preferred Stock, except in the
event of a liquidation. In the event of a liquidation where the assets
available are insufficient for payment of the entire preferred liquidation
preference, plus any cumulative but unpaid dividends, first, until the holders
of the Series C Preferred Stock have received an amount per share equal to the
liquidation value ($2.00 per share), plus any accrued dividends, sixty percent
of such assets will be allocated ratably to Series C Preferred Stock holders
and forty percent of such assets will be allocated ratably among the holders of
Series B Preferred Stock. The holders of the Series B and C Preferred Stocks
then share ratably until the holders have received an amount of three times the
liquidation value, plus any cumulative but unpaid dividends.

      On November 5 and November 12, 1999, the Company completed the sale of
6,165,422 shares and 250,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock at $2.00 per
share to Internet Capital Group, Inc. and an investment banking firm,
respectively. The Company received gross proceeds of $12,831,000 from these
offerings. Additionally, the terms of the Series C Preferred Stock offering
restrict the use of the proceeds from paying debt and allow existing
stockholders of the Company to acquire up to 750,000 shares at $2.00 per share
until December 31, 1999.

      The Series C Preferred Stock is mandatorily redeemable upon the vote of
two-thirds of the combined holders of Series B and C Preferred Stocks. The
redemption would be one-third of the shares on July 1, 2004, 2005 and 2006 at
liquidation value plus accrued unpaid dividends.

    Agreement with Lexis-Nexis

      On November 1, 1999, the Company and Lexis-Nexis (Lexis) signed a
strategic alliance whereby the Company will become the exclusive court
electronic filing solutions partner of Lexis. In the agreement the Company
issued 1,300,000 shares of Series B Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Stock in
exchange for Lexis' customer contracts and using its best efforts to transition
its customers to the Company's system and to enter into a joint marketing
agreement. As additional consideration, the Company has agreed to issue common
stock to Lexis contingent upon the level of revenue generated by Lexis' former
customers for a thirty month period beginning after the transition period which
is expected to occur no later than March 31, 2000. Additionally, in connection
with the agreement with Lexis, the Company issued immediately exercisable 10
year warrants for 150,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.50
per share to a shareholder for services performed during the transaction.

    Settlement with Former Officer and Shareholder

      On October 28, 1999, the Company's Board of Directors approved a
settlement agreement (the "Agreement") between the Company and a former officer
and shareholder, whereby the Company agreed to pay the former officer deferred
compensation of $118,000, which is included in the deferred compensation
liability at December 31, 1998. The amount will be payable in ten monthly
installments of $10,000 and twelve monthly installments of $1,500 beginning
November 1, 1999. Additionally, as part of this Agreement, the Company wrote
off the $135,000 note receivable from this former officer and shareholder (see
Note 8).

                                     F-138
<PAGE>


                             JUSTICELINK, INC.

                         (Formerly LAWPlus, Inc.)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

11. Year 2000 (Unaudited)

      The Company, in conjunction with its third-party technology developers
and other third parties and key suppliers, has completed an assessment of its
internal information systems and the electronic filing application and has
developed or modified portions of these information systems so that they
function properly with respect to dates in the year 2000 and thereafter. The
Company has also modified the application underlying its electronic filing
service offerings so that the occurrence of the date January 1, 2000, will not,
by itself, cause the current version of the JusticeLink system, owned and
developed by the Company and licensed for use by the Company to its customers
in the regular course of business, to materially fail to operate in accordance
with published specifications, provided that all customer (third party)
software, hardware and products used in combination with the JusticeLink system
are also Year 2000 compliant and properly exchange date data with the
JusticeLink system

      Additionally, The Company has developed a contingency plan to handle Year
2000 related failures should they occur.

      Upon completion of the assessment the Company has expensed the costs as
incurred. The Company does not expect the remaining costs of this project to
have a significant effect on operations. However, there can be no guarantee
that these estimates will be achieved and actual results could differ
materially from those anticipated. During 1999, the Company has expensed
approximately $15,000, included in product development expense relate to Year
2000 compliance.

                                     F-139
<PAGE>

                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

Board of Directors
Onvia.com, Inc.
Seattle, Washington

      We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of
Onvia.com, Inc. and subsidiary (the Company) as of December 31, 1998 and
September 30, 1999, and the related consolidated statements of operations,
changes in shareholders' (deficit) equity, and cash flows for the period from
March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997, for the year ended
December 31, 1998, and for the nine months ended September 30, 1999. These
consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.

      We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation.We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

      In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31,
1998 and September 30, 1999, and the results of its operations and its cash
flows for the period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997,
for the year ended December 31, 1998, and for the nine months ended September
30, 1999, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Seattle, Washington
November 18, 1999

                                     F-140
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

                          Consolidated Balance Sheets

                    December 31, 1998 and September 30, 1999

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     December 31, September 30,
                                                         1998         1999
                                                     ------------ -------------
<S>                                                  <C>          <C>
Assets
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents.........................   $ 44,659    $26,036,867
  Accounts receivable...............................     47,072        192,827
  Inventory.........................................     65,204        531,942
  Prepaid expenses..................................      2,212      1,638,946
  Stock subscription receivable.....................         --      4,000,000
                                                       --------    -----------
  Total current assets..............................    159,147     32,400,582
Property and equipment, net.........................     20,925      4,826,993
Other assets........................................         --        971,283
                                                       --------    -----------
  Total assets......................................   $180,072    $38,198,858
                                                       ========    ===========
Liabilities and Shareholders' (Deficit) Equity
Current Liabilities:
  Accounts payable..................................   $219,852    $ 3,137,379
  Accrued expenses..................................    365,820      2,699,175
  Unearned revenue..................................     42,425        253,721
  Convertible notes.................................    344,407
  Current portion of long-term debt.................         --      3,766,192
                                                       --------    -----------
  Total current liabilities.........................    972,504      9,856,467
Long-term debt......................................         --      5,464,670
                                                       --------    -----------
  Total liabilities.................................    972,504     15,321,137
                                                       --------    -----------
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)
Shareholders' (Deficit) Equity:
  Convertible preferred stock; no par value:
    Series A; 12,000,000 shares authorized;
     10,109,748 shares issued and outstanding;
     ($11,819,991 liquidation preference)...........         --     12,724,961
    Series B; 8,000,000 shares authorized; 7,272,085
     shares issued and outstanding; ($25,000,000
     liquidation preference)........................         --     24,969,851
  Common stock; no par value: 62,000,000 shares
   authorized; 4,000,400 and 12,024,232 shares
   issued and outstanding...........................     10,070      5,390,468
  Unearned stock compensation.......................         --     (3,202,708)
  Accumulated deficit...............................   (802,502)   (17,004,851)
                                                       --------    -----------
  Total shareholders' (deficit) equity..............   (792,432)    22,877,721
                                                       --------    -----------
  Total liabilities and shareholders' (deficit)
   equity...........................................   $180,072    $38,198,858
                                                       ========    ===========
</TABLE>

                See notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                     F-141
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

                     Consolidated Statements of Operations

       Period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997,
     year ended December 31, 1998 and nine months ended September 30, 1999

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 Nine months
                                     March 25, 1997                 ended
                                     (inception) to  Year ended   September
                                      December 31,  December 31,     30,
                                          1997          1998         1999
                                     -------------- ------------ ------------
<S>                                  <C>            <C>          <C>
Revenue.............................   $  62,174     $1,037,271  $ 13,168,472
Cost of goods sold..................      46,894      1,082,448    15,708,812
                                       ---------     ----------  ------------
    Gross margin....................      15,280        (45,177)   (2,540,340)
Operating expenses:
  Sales and marketing...............         --         297,615     7,007,493
  Technology and development........      11,239        114,855     2,899,331
  General and administrative........     134,413        210,875     3,429,813
                                       ---------     ----------  ------------
    Total operating expenses........     145,652        623,345    13,336,637
                                       ---------     ----------  ------------
Loss from operations................    (130,372)      (668,522)  (15,876,977)
Other income (expense):
  Interest income...................         --             --        182,463
  Interest expense..................         --          (3,608)     (507,835)
                                       ---------     ----------  ------------
Net loss............................   $(130,372)    $ (672,130) $(16,202,349)
                                       =========     ==========  ============
Basic and diluted net loss per
 common share.......................   $   (0.03)    $    (0.17) $      (2.97)
                                       =========     ==========  ============
Basic and diluted weighted average
 shares outstanding.................   4,000,400      4,000,400     5,451,293
                                       =========     ==========  ============
</TABLE>


                See notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                     F-142
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

     Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' (Deficit) Equity

       Period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997,
     year ended December 31, 1998 and nine months ended September 30, 1999

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                       M-Depot Internet
                          Series A              Series B           Onvia.com, Inc.     Superstore, Inc.
                      preferred stock        preferred stock        common stock         common stock
                   ---------------------- --------------------- ---------------------- -------------------     Unearned
                     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount      Shares      Amount    Shares     Amount    compensation
                   ---------- ----------- --------- ----------- ----------  ---------- --------   --------   ------------
<S>                <C>        <C>         <C>       <C>         <C>         <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
Balance March 25,
1997
(inception)......          -- $        --        -- $        --  4,000,000  $   10,000        --   $    --   $        --
 Issuance of
 common stock....          --          --        --          --         --          --       400        70            --
 Net loss........          --          --        --          --         --          --        --        --            --
                   ---------- ----------- --------- ----------- ----------  ----------  --------   -------   -----------
Balance December
31, 1997.........          --          --        --          --  4,000,000      10,000       400        70            --
 Exchange of M-
 Depot Internet
 Superstore, Inc.
 common stock for
 Onvia.com, Inc.
 common stock....          --          --        --          --        400          70      (400)      (70)           --
 Net loss........          --          --        --          --         --          --        --        --            --
                   ---------- ----------- --------- ----------- ----------  ----------  --------   -------   -----------
Balance December
31, 1998.........          --          --        --          --  4,000,400      10,070        --        --            --
 Cancellation of
 inception
 shares..........          --          --        --          -- (4,000,400)         --        --        --            --
 Issuance of
 nonvested common
 stock...........          --          --        --          -- 11,992,180     697,569        --        --      (476,144)
 Conversion of
 notes payable
 into Series A
 preferred
 stock...........   1,129,018   1,319,997        --          --         --          --        --        --            --
 Issuance of
 Series A
 preferred stock,
 net of offering
 costs of
 $232,580........   8,980,730  10,251,821        --          --         --          --        --        --            --
 Issuance of
 common stock
 warrants........          --          --        --          --         --     241,853        --        --            --
 Issuance of
 Series A
 preferred
 warrants........          --   1,153,143        --          --         --          --        --        --            --
 Exercise of
 common stock
 warrants........          --          --        --          --     32,052         160        --        --            --
 Issuance of
 Series B
 preferred stock,
 net of offering
 costs of
 $30,149.........          --          -- 7,272,085  24,969,851         --          --        --        --            --
 Unearned
 compensation
 expense relating
 to issuance of
 stock options...          --          --        --          --         --   3,569,221        --        --    (3,569,221)
 Change in
 unearned
 compensation for
 consultants.....          --          --        --          --         --     871,595        --        --      (871,595)
 Amortization of
 unearned
 compensation on
 nonvested common
 stock...........          --          --        --          --         --          --        --        --       331,235
 Amortization of
 unearned
 compensation on
 stock options...          --          --        --          --         --          --        --        --     1,383,017
 Net loss........          --          --        --          --         --          --        --        --            --
                   ---------- ----------- --------- ----------- ----------  ----------  --------   -------   -----------
Balance September
30, 1999.........  10,109,748 $12,724,961 7,272,085 $24,969,851 12,024,232  $5,390,468        --   $    --   $(3,202,708)
                   ========== =========== ========= =========== ==========  ==========  ========   =======   ===========
<CAPTION>
                   Accumulated
                     deficit        Total
                   ------------- ------------
<S>                <C>           <C>
Balance March 25,
1997
(inception)......  $         --  $    10,000
 Issuance of
 common stock....            --           70
 Net loss........      (130,372)    (130,372)
                   ------------- ------------
Balance December
31, 1997.........      (130,372)    (120,302)
 Exchange of M-
 Depot Internet
 Superstore, Inc.
 common stock for
 Onvia.com, Inc.
 common stock....            --           --
 Net loss........      (672,130)    (672,130)
                   ------------- ------------
Balance December
31, 1998.........      (802,502)    (792,432)
 Cancellation of
 inception
 shares..........            --           --
 Issuance of
 nonvested common
 stock...........            --      221,425
 Conversion of
 notes payable
 into Series A
 preferred
 stock...........            --    1,319,997
 Issuance of
 Series A
 preferred stock,
 net of offering
 costs of
 $232,580........            --   10,251,821
 Issuance of
 common stock
 warrants........            --      241,853
 Issuance of
 Series A
 preferred
 warrants........            --    1,153,143
 Exercise of
 common stock
 warrants........            --          160
 Issuance of
 Series B
 preferred stock,
 net of offering
 costs of
 $30,149.........            --   24,969,851
 Unearned
 compensation
 expense relating
 to issuance of
 stock options...            --           --
 Change in
 unearned
 compensation for
 consultants.....            --           --
 Amortization of
 unearned
 compensation on
 nonvested common
 stock...........            --      331,235
 Amortization of
 unearned
 compensation on
 stock options...            --    1,383,017
 Net loss........   (16,202,349) (16,202,349)
                   ------------- ------------
Balance September
30, 1999.........  $(17,004,851) $22,877,721
                   ============= ============
</TABLE>

                See notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                     F-143
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

                     Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

       Period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997,
     year ended December 31, 1998 and nine months ended September 30, 1999

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      March 25, 1997              Nine months
                                      (inception) to  Year ended     ended
                                       December 31,  December 31,  September
                                           1997          1998       30, 1999
                                      -------------- ------------ ------------
<S>                                   <C>            <C>          <C>
Cash flows from operating
 activities:
Net loss............................    $(130,372)    $(672,130)  $(16,202,349)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
 net cash provided (used) by
 operating activities:
  Depreciation and amortization.....       10,000         2,158        636,680
  Amortization of unearned stock-
   based compensation...............           --            --      1,714,252
  Amortization of debt discount.....           --            --         70,218
  Noncash interest expense related
   to issuance of common stock
   warrants.........................           --            --        241,853
  Change in certain assets and
   liabilities
  Accounts receivable...............           --       (48,268)      (142,279)
  Inventory.........................       (2,873)      (64,116)      (463,368)
  Prepaid expenses..................       (3,631)        1,177     (1,235,845)
  Other assets......................           --            --     (1,018,634)
  Accounts payable..................        9,130       216,784      2,901,854
  Accrued expenses..................      121,871       246,798      2,539,667
  Unearned revenue..................        2,148        41,644        208,594
                                        ---------     ---------   ------------
  Net cash provided (used) by
   operating activities.............        6,273      (275,953)   (10,749,357)
                                        ---------     ---------   ------------
Cash flows from investing
 activities:
Additions to property and
 equipment..........................           --       (23,083)    (4,133,365)
Cash flows from financing
 activities:
Proceeds from convertible debt......           --       344,407        975,590
Proceeds from issuance of long-term
 debt...............................           --            --      9,163,888
Repayments on long-term debt........           --            --       (508,715)
Proceeds from issuance of common
 stock..............................           70            --         12,828
Proceeds from issuance of Series A
 preferred stock, net...............           --            --     10,251,821
Proceeds from issuance of Series B
 preferred stock, net...............           --            --     20,969,851
                                        ---------     ---------   ------------
Net cash provided by financing
 activities.........................           70       344,407     40,865,263
                                        ---------     ---------   ------------
Effect of exchange rate changes on
 cash...............................         (736)       (6,319)         9,667
                                        ---------     ---------   ------------
Net increase in cash and cash
 equivalents........................        5,607        39,052     25,992,208
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning
 of year............................           --         5,607         44,659
                                        ---------     ---------   ------------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of
 year...............................    $   5,607     $  44,659   $ 26,036,867
                                        =========     =========   ============
</TABLE>

                See notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                     F-144
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

                   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

     Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
        period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997

Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    Description of business

      Onvia.com, Inc., formerly known as MegaDepot.com, Inc., (the "Company")
was incorporated on March 25, 1997 as MegaDepot, Inc. in the State of
Washington. M-Depot Internet Superstore, Inc., a company owned by the majority
shareholder of the Company, was incorporated in British Columbia, Canada on
June 6, 1997. In June 1998, the Company moved its headquarters from Vancouver,
B.C. to Seattle, Washington. On December 28, 1998, MegaDepot, Inc. exchanged
shares of its common stock for all of the outstanding common stock of M-Depot
Internet Superstore, Inc. (the "Subsidiary"). In February 1999, the Company
changed its name from MegaDepot, Inc. to MegaDepot.com, Inc., and in May 1999,
changed its name from MegaDepot.com, Inc. to Onvia.com, Inc.

      The Company is an online supplier of goods and services to the small
business market. Through its web site customers can order a wide variety of
products commonly used by small businesses, such as computer hardware, computer
software, office supplies, office machines, office furniture and phone systems.
In addition, customers can order a variety of services commonly used by small
businesses, such as long distance phone service, cellular phone service, credit
card processing and payroll service.

      The Company also provides an online business exchange service that
connects small business buyers and sellers. Small business buyers can specify
their needs across 26 different service categories and receive tailored quotes
from the Company's network of over 2,000 service providers. As a seller, small
businesses can receive qualified leads from buyers in this exchange network.

    Basis of consolidation

      The financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its
wholly owned Subsidiary. As the companies were under common control from
inception of the Company, the financial statements are presented on a
consolidated or combined basis for all periods presented. All significant
intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

    Fair value of financial instruments

      The Company's financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents,
accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, other assets, accounts payable, accrued
liabilities, convertible notes and long-term debt. Except for long-term debt
and convertible notes, the carrying amounts of financial instruments
approximate fair value due to their short maturities. The fair values of long-
term debt and convertible notes are not materially different from their
carrying amounts, based on interest rates available to the Company for similar
types of arrangements.

    Significant vendors

      Approximately 78% of inventory purchases were from one supplier in the
nine months ended September 30, 1999. Three suppliers comprised 49%, 29% and
25%, respectively, of total inventory purchases for the year ended December 31,
1998. Two suppliers comprised 69% and 31%, respectively, of total inventory
purchases for the period from March 25, 1997 (inception) to December 31, 1997.

                                     F-145
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

     Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
        period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997


    Use of estimates

      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

    Cash and cash equivalents

      The Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with a
maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

    Inventory

      Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market. Inventory represents
product shipped by the Company's suppliers, which have not been received by
customers. The Company does not stock its own inventory or maintain warehouse
locations, however, the Company does take ownership at the time of shipment
from the supplier until the product is received by the customer.

    Property and equipment

      Equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation expense is recorded using the
straight-line method over estimated useful lives ranging from three to five
years. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the lesser of the useful
lives or term of the lease.

    Revenue recognition

      Revenue from product sales is recognized upon receipt by the customer.
Unearned revenue consists of payments received from customers for product in
transit to the customer. Revenue from services provided to customers was
insignificant for all periods presented.

    Income taxes

      The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability
method under which deferred tax assets, including the tax benefit from net
operating loss carryforwards and liabilities are determined based on temporary
differences between the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities. A
valuation allowance has been established for the full amount of the deferred
tax assets.

    Valuation of long-lived assets

      The Company periodically evaluates the carrying value of its long-lived
assets, including, but not limited to, property and equipment and other assets.
The carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired when the
undiscounted net cash flow from such asset is estimated to be less than its
carrying value. Management does not believe that there were any long-lived
assets subject to impairment at September 30, 1999.

                                     F-146
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

     Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
        period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997


    Detachable stock purchase warrants

      Proceeds from debt issued with detachable stock purchase warrants are
allocated between the debt and the warrants based on their relative fair
values. The value ascribed to the warrants is recorded as a debt discount and
amortized to interest expense over the term of the related debt using the
effective interest method.

    Stock-based compensation

      The Company's stock option plan is subject to the provisions of Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation" ("SFAS 123"). Under the provisions of this standard, employee and
director stock-based compensation expense is measured using either the
intrinsic-value method as prescribed by Accounting Principles Board Opinion No.
25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" ("APB 25"), or the fair value
method described in SFAS 123. Companies choosing the intrinsic-value method are
required to disclose the pro forma impact of the fair value method on net
income. The Company has elected to account for its employee and director stock-
based awards under the provisions of APB 25. Under APB 25, compensation cost
for stock options is measured as the excess, if any, of the fair value of the
underlying common stock on the date of grant over the exercise price of the
stock option. The Company is required to implement the provisions of SFAS 123
for stock-based awards to those other than employees and directors. Stock-based
compensation expense for all equity instruments is recognized on an accelerated
basis.

    Advertising costs

      The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expense,
excluding amounts for co-branding agreements, for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999 and the year ended December 31, 1998 was $3,533,955 and
$22,560, respectively. There was no advertising expense for the period from
March 25, 1997 (inception) to December 31, 1997. At September 30, 1999, prepaid
advertising costs of $1,075,534, which are for future advertising placements,
are included in prepaid expenses.

    Comprehensive income

      The Company has adopted the provisions of Statements of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" ("SFAS No. 130")
effective January 1, 1998. SFAS No. 130 requires the presentation of
comprehensive income and its components. Comprehensive income is the change in
equity from transactions and other events and circumstances other than those
resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. For the nine
months ended September 30, 1999 and the year ended December 31, 1998, the
components of other comprehensive income were insignificant.

    Foreign currency adjustment

      The functional currency of the Subsidiary in Canada is the Canadian
dollar. Realized foreign currency transaction gains and losses are
insignificant and are included in cost of sales. Assets and liabilities of the
Subsidiary in Canada have been translated to U.S. dollars at year-end exchange
rates. Revenues and expenses have been translated at average monthly exchange
rates.

                                     F-147
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

     Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
        period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997


    Commitments and contingencies

      The Company is subject to various legal proceedings that arise in the
ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the outcome of these
matters is not expected to have a material effect on the consolidated financial
position or results of operations of the Company.

    Net loss per share

      Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding during the period, including
contingently issuable shares for which all necessary conditions have been
satisfied. Diluted net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the
weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares
outstanding during the period. Securities totaling 27,774,279 and 147,288
shares in the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and for the year ended
December 31, 1998, respectively, have been excluded from the computation of
diluted net loss per share as their effects would be antidilutive. There were
no dilutive common stock equivalents for the period from March 25, 1997
(inception) through December 31, 1997.

    Internally developed software

      Effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1998, the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants ("AICPA") issued Statement
of Position 98-1 ("SOP 98-1"), "Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software
Developed or Obtained for Internal Use." SOP 98-1 requires all costs related to
the development of internal use software other than those incurred during the
application development stage to be expensed as incurred. Costs incurred during
the application development stage are required to be capitalized and amortized
over the estimated useful life of the software. The Company adopted SOP 98-1 on
January 1, 1999 and capitalized $198,814 in internally developed software
costs. Capitalized software costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over a
useful life ranging from one to three years. Amortization related to the
capitalized software was $47,381 for the nine months ended September 30, 1999.

    Start-up costs

      In April 1998, the AICPA issued Statements of Position 98-5 ("SOP 98-5"),
"Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities." This statement requires
companies to expense the costs of start-up activities and organization costs as
incurred. The Company adopted SOP 98-5 on January 1, 1999, and there was no
material impact on the accompanying financial statements.

    New accounting pronouncements

      In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 ("SFAS No. 133"), "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," which establishes accounting
and reporting standards for derivative instruments and hedging activities. SFAS
No. 133, which will be effective for the Company for the fiscal year and
quarters beginning after June 15, 2000, requires that an entity recognize all
derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial
position and measure those instruments at fair value. The Company does not
expect the potential effect of adopting the provisions of SFAS No. 133 to have
a significant impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations
and cash flows.

                                     F-148
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

     Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
        period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997


Note 2: Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      December 31, September 30,
                                                          1998         1999
                                                      ------------ -------------
      <S>                                             <C>          <C>
      Computer equipment.............................   $17,921     $2,569,830
      Software.......................................       558      1,797,337
      Furniture and fixtures.........................     4,604        587,091
      Leasehold improvements.........................                  268,995
                                                        -------     ----------
                                                         23,083      5,223,253
      Less: Accumulated depreciation.................    (2,158)      (396,260)
                                                        -------     ----------
                                                        $20,925     $4,826,993
                                                        =======     ==========
</TABLE>

Note 3: Convertible Notes

      During 1998, the Company issued convertible promissory notes in the
amount of $344,407, which accrued interest at 8% and matured one year from
issuance. In connection with these notes, the Company issued warrants to the
noteholders to purchase up to 416,676 shares of common stock at $0.005 per
share upon the closing of the Company's Series A preferred financing on
February 25, 1999. Interest expense of $241,853 was recorded upon issuance of
the warrants.

      In February 1999, the Company issued additional convertible promissory
notes in the amount of $975,590 to new and existing noteholders. The notes bore
interest at 6% and matured one year from issuance.

      On February 25, 1999, the outstanding principal on the convertible notes
of $1,319,997 was converted into 1,129,018 shares of the Company's Series A
preferred stock in conjunction with the Series A preferred financing described
in Note 8.

Note 4: Long-Term Debt

      In August 1999, the Company obtained financing for the purchase of
software and post-contract software support in the amount of $1,658,614. The
debt bears interest at 13.8% per annum and matures in September 2000. Payments
of $110,278, including principal and interest are to be made monthly through
September 2000.

      In August 1999, the Company also entered into a subordinated debt
arrangement with two lenders to provide financing in the amount of $7,000,000.
The obligation bears interest at a coupon interest rate of 13.2% with an
effective rate of 24.2% per annum and matures in February 2002. Monthly
principal payments of $259,259 are scheduled beginning December 1999 through
February 2002. The debt is collateralized by all assets of the Company. In
conjunction with the debt financing, the Company issued warrants to purchase
582,655 shares of Series A preferred stock at $1.80 per share. The exercise
price on these warrants may be reduced based upon certain events to occur in
the future. The debt and warrants were recorded at their fair values of
$5,905,770 and $1,094,230, respectively.

                                     F-149
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

     Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
        period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997


      In June 1999, the Company obtained an equipment loan financing in the
aggregate amount of up to $3,000,000 for the acquisition of capital equipment.
The loan bears interest at an average rate of 8.5% with an effective rate of
19.6% per annum and matures on August 1, 2002. The principal amount is payable
in 36 monthly payments; the first 35 payments of $68,514 and the last payment
of $393,097, which is due in August 2002. The loan is secured by the equipment
of the Company. In conjunction with the loan, the Company issued warrants to
purchase 48,664 shares of Series A preferred stock at $2.47 per share. The debt
and warrants were recorded at their fair values of $2,106,045 and $57,843,
respectively. As of September 30, 1999, the Company has $836,112 available to
borrow on the equipment financing agreement.

      Debt consists of the following at September 30, 1999:

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                           <C>
      Note payable................................................. $ 1,255,863
      Subordinated debt obligation.................................   7,000,000
      Equipment term loan..........................................   2,057,924
                                                                    -----------
                                                                     10,313,787
      Less: Unamortized debt discount..............................  (1,082,925)
                                                                    -----------
                                                                    $ 9,230,862
                                                                    ===========
</TABLE>

      Maturities of long-term debt at September 30, 1999 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
      Year ending September 30,
      -------------------------
      <S>                                                           <C>
      2000......................................................... $ 4,460,714
      2001.........................................................   3,834,893
      2002.........................................................   2,018,180
                                                                    -----------
                                                                     10,313,787
      Less: Unamortized debt discount..............................  (1,082,925)
                                                                    -----------
                                                                      9,230,862
      Less: Current portion, net of discount.......................  (3,766,192)
                                                                    -----------
                                                                    $ 5,464,670
                                                                    ===========
</TABLE>

                                     F-150
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

    Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
       period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997


Note 5: Income Taxes

      At September 30, 1999, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards
of approximately $16,832,860, which may be used to offset future taxable
income. These carryforwards expire beginning in 2017. Should certain changes
in the Company's ownership occur, there could be a limitation on the
utilization of its net operating losses.

      A reconciliation of taxes on net loss at the federal statutory rate to
actual tax expense is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       Period from
                                      March 25, 1997               Nine months
                                         through     Year  ended      ended
                                       December 31,  December 31, September 30,
                                           1997          1998         1999
                                      -------------- ------------ -------------
<S>                                   <C>            <C>          <C>
Tax at statutory rate................     (34.0)%       (34.0)%      (34.0)%
Stock-based compensation.............      29.4 %         4.4 %        3.6 %
Other................................       0.6 %         0.2 %        0.1 %
Change in valuation allowance........       4.0 %        29.4 %       30.3 %
                                          ------        ------       ------
                                            0.0 %         0.0 %        0.0 %
                                          ======        ======       ======
</TABLE>

      The Company's net deferred tax assets consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      December 31, September 30,
                                                          1998         1999
                                                      ------------ -------------
<S>                                                   <C>          <C>
Net operating loss carryforwards.....................  $ 187,732    $ 5,723,172
Prepaid expenses and other assets....................        --        (596,491)
Other accruals.......................................        484         46,660
Fixed assets.........................................     14,920        (63,137)
                                                       ---------    -----------
Net deferred tax assets..............................    203,136      5,110,204
Less: Valuation allowance............................   (203,136)    (5,110,204)
                                                       ---------    -----------
Net deferred tax asset...............................  $     --     $       --
                                                       =========    ===========
</TABLE>

      The Company has recorded a 100% valuation allowance equal to the net
deferred tax asset balance based upon management's determination that the
recognition criteria for realization have not been met.

                                     F-151
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

     Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
        period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997


Note 6: Commitments and Contingencies

      Operating leases: The Company is committed under non-cancelable operating
leases for its current and former office space. During 1999, the Company
subleased certain office space for amounts equal to the rental obligation,
which expire in 2001. Future receipts under the operating subleases are
approximately $76,000.

      Total rent expense was approximately $127,340 and $20,330 for the nine
months ended September 30, 1999 and for the year ended December 31, 1998,
respectively. Future minimum lease payments required on non-cancelable
operating leases are approximately as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
      For the years ended September 30,
      ---------------------------------
      <S>                                                            <C>
          2000...................................................... $  551,256
          2001......................................................    545,510
          2002......................................................    515,769
          2003......................................................    515,769
          2004......................................................    506,352
          Thereafter................................................    852,190
                                                                     ----------
                                                                     $3,486,846
                                                                     ==========
</TABLE>

      Lease deposit: The Company's leasing arrangement for its main corporate
facilities requires a letter of credit of $650,000 to be issued to the
landlord. This letter of credit is secured by a deposit of $650,000, which is
recorded in other assets. The letter of credit expires in May 2000; however,
the letter of credit is required to be renewed for consecutive one-year periods
for the term of the leasing arrangement.

      Advertising agreement: In 1998, the Subsidiary entered into an agreement
to pay 4% of its revenues to a third party in exchange for advertising
services. Advertising expenses of $156,775 and $22,560 were incurred under this
agreement for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and the year ended
December 31, 1998, respectively.

      Co-branding agreements: During 1999, the Company entered into
approximately 20 co-branding agreements. These agreements require monthly
license fees, and certain agreements require payments of 4% to 5% of sales
generated on the co-branded site. These agreements typically lapse over a
period of three to twelve months or upon 30 days notice by either party to the
agreement. The related co-branding royalties are included in sales and
marketing expenses. The Company recorded $955,736 in co-branding fees in the
nine months ended September 30, 1999.

Note 7: Stock Options

      In February 1999, the Company adopted a combined stock option plan (the
"1999 Plan") which provides for the issuance of incentive and nonstatutory
common stock options to employees, directors and consultants of the Company.
The Board of Directors reserved 5,200,000 shares of common stock to be issued
in conjunction with the 1999 Plan. In conjunction with the Series B preferred
financing discussed in Note 8, the Board of Directors reserved an additional
1,454,415 shares of common stock for issuance under the 1999 Plan. Pursuant to
a common stock purchase agreement described in Note 8, 513,112 shares were
issued from the 1999 Plan option pool.

                                     F-152
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

     Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
        period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997


      Stock options are granted at exercise prices and vesting schedules
determined by the Board of Directors. All options granted to employees have
been approved by the Board of Directors with four year vesting schedules.
Options granted to consultants of the Company have been approved by the Board
of Directors with varying vesting schedules of up to four years. Stock options
expire ten years after the date of grant. The following table summarizes stock
option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       Weighted-
                                                                        average
                                                             Options   exercise
                                                           outstanding   price
                                                           ----------- ---------
      <S>                                                  <C>         <C>
      Options granted.....................................  4,572,016    $0.30
      Options forfeited...................................    (94,000)   $0.30
                                                            ---------
      Outstanding at September 30, 1999...................  4,478,016    $0.30
                                                            =========
      Options exercisable at September 30, 1999...........  1,103,828    $0.17
                                                            =========
</TABLE>

      There were 1,663,287 shares available for issuance under the 1999 Plan as
of September 30, 1999, and the weighted average fair value of options granted
during this period was $0.84 per share. During the nine months ended September
30, 1999, the Company recorded compensation expense of $172,381 related to the
issuance of stock options for services provided by consultants and $1,210,636
on stock options
issued to employees. The Company did not issue any stock options during the
year ended December 31, 1998 or the period from March 25, 1997 (inception) to
December 31, 1997.

      The following table summarizes information about stock options
outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 1999.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       Options outstanding
                                                      ---------------------
                                                                 Weighted-
                                                                  average
 ange ofR                                                        remaining
 xercisee                                             Number of contractual   Options
 prices                                                Options     life     exercisable
- --------                                              --------- ----------- -----------
 <S>                                                  <C>       <C>         <C>
 $0.13............................................... 1,756,956    8.91        742,622
 $0.25............................................... 1,836,560    9.08        361,206
 $0.50...............................................    69,000    9.71             --
 $0.75...............................................   707,000    9.86             --
 $1.00...............................................   108,500    9.96             --
                                                      ---------              ---------
                                                      4,478,016    9.17      1,103,828
                                                      =========              =========
</TABLE>

                                     F-153
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

     Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
        period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997


      In accordance with SFAS 123, the fair value of each employee option grant
is estimated on the date of grant using the minimum value option-pricing model
assuming the following weighted average assumptions: risk free interest rate of
5.60%; volatility of 0%; dividends of $0; and an expected life of four years.
Had the Company determined compensation expense based on the fair value of the
option at the grant date for all stock options issued to employees, the
Company's net loss and net loss per share would have been increased to the pro
forma amounts indicated below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   Nine months
                                                                      ended
                                                                  September 30,
                                                                      1999
                                                                  -------------
      <S>                                                         <C>
      Net loss
        As reported.............................................. $(16,202,349)
        Pro forma................................................ $(16,307,094)
      Net loss per share
        As reported-basic and diluted............................ $      (2.97)
        Pro forma-basic and diluted.............................. $      (2.99)
</TABLE>

Note 8: Shareholders' (Deficit) Equity

    Authorized shares

      On September 29, 1999, the Articles of Incorporation were amended to
increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 50,000,000 to
62,000,000 and increase the number of authorized shares of preferred stock from
12,000,000 to 20,000,000, of which 12,000,000 are designated as Series A
preferred stock and 8,000,000 are designated as Series B preferred stock.

    Common stock splits

      On February 16, 1999, the Board of Directors amended the Company's
Articles of Incorporation and authorized a two-for-one common stock split. The
number of authorized shares of common stock of the Company was increased from
10,000,000 shares to 20,000,000 shares. In addition, on July 29, 1999, the
Board of Directors approved an additional two-for-one common stock split. The
stock splits were effected in the form of a stock dividend. These stock splits
have been presented retroactively in the accompanying financial statements.

    Convertible preferred stock

      On February 25, 1999, the Company issued 8,980,730 shares of Series A
convertible voting preferred stock at $1.17 per share resulting in proceeds of
$10,251,821, net of issuance costs of $232,580 and stock subscription
receivables of $15,593. A consulting firm was issued 59,872 shares as a part of
this financing round in consideration for past services provided to the
Company. Expense of $70,050 was recorded in conjunction with this transaction.

      The $344,407 of convertible promissory notes outstanding as of December
31, 1998 were converted into 294,576 shares of Series A preferred stock as part
of this transaction. In addition, convertible promissory notes for $975,590
issued in February 1999 were converted into 834,442 shares of Series A
preferred stock.

                                     F-154
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

     Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
        period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997


      On September 30, 1999, the Company issued 7,272,085 shares of its Series
B preferred stock at $3.44 per share resulting in proceeds of $24,969,851, net
of issuance costs of $30,149. Proceeds of $4,000,000 were received by the
Company subsequent to period end and are recorded as a stock subscription
receivable within total current assets at September 30, 1999.

      Each share of Series A and Series B preferred stock is convertible on a
one for one basis to common stock at the option of the holder, subject to
adjustment in certain instances or automatically upon registration of the
Company's common stock pursuant to a public offering under the Securities Act
of 1933 ("an Offering"). The Series A and Series B preferred stock would be
converted upon an Offering at a price of not less than $6.89 per share with
aggregate proceeds of not less than $30,000,000, or by the written consent of
the holders of seventy-five percent of the outstanding shares of Series B
preferred stock.

      The holder of each share of preferred stock has the right to one vote for
each share of common stock into which such preferred stock can be converted.
Preferred shareholders have the same voting rights and powers as common
shareholders. Holders of the Company's preferred stock and warrants have no
registration rights.

      Dividends are based on a rate of $.105 and $.31 per share per annum on
each outstanding share of Series A and Series B preferred stock, respectively,
or, if greater, an amount equal to any dividend paid on any other outstanding
shares of the Company. Dividends are not cumulative and are payable when and if
declared by the Board of Directors.

      In the event of a liquidation of the Company, the holders of Series B
preferred stock will receive a liquidation preference of up to $3.44 per share
over the holders of Series A preferred and common stock. Upon satisfaction of
Series B preferences, distributions will be made to Series A preferred
shareholders in an amount
up to $1.17 per share. Upon completion of preference distributions to Series A
and Series B preferred shareholders, any remaining amounts will be distributed
among the common shareholders on a pro rata basis.

    Issuance and cancellation of common stock

      On March 25, 1997, the Company issued 4,000,000 shares of common stock to
the founder in exchange for certain assets with a fair value of $10,000.

      On January 18, 1999, the Company cancelled all 4,000,400 outstanding
shares of the Company's common stock, pursuant to the issuance of 11,479,068
shares of nonvested common stock to employees and other outside parties.

    Issuance of nonvested common stock

      In January 1999, the Company issued 11,479,068 shares of nonvested common
stock to employees and other outside parties for services performed. These
shares are subject to a repurchase option, which allows the Company the right
to repurchase the shares upon termination of employment. The repurchase option
on the nonvested common stock expires ratably over four years from date of hire
or commencement of services on a monthly basis. The expiration of the
repurchase option may accelerate upon certain change of control transactions.
Expense of $44,994, $86,084 and $122,673 was recognized for the issuance of
these shares during the nine months ended September 30, 1999, the year ended
December 31, 1998 and the period from March 25,

                                     F-155
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

     Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
        period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997

1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997, respectively. Expense relating to
nonvested common stock to third parties was $136,582 for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999.

      In April 1999, the Company issued 513,112 shares of nonvested common
stock under the 1999 Plan to the chairman of the Board of Directors in exchange
for $12,828. The issued shares had a fair value of $0.79 per share as of the
grant date. These shares are subject to a repurchase option which allows the
Company the right to repurchase the shares upon termination of employment or
consulting services provided. The repurchase option expires over four years
with a 25% cliff after the first year and ratably thereafter on a monthly
basis, and may accelerate upon certain change of control transactions.
Compensation expense in the amount of $149,659 was recognized for these shares
for the nine months ended September 30, 1999.

    Warrants to purchase Series A preferred stock

      During 1999, the Company issued warrants to purchase up to 582,655 shares
of its Series A preferred stock at $1.80 per share in conjunction with its
subordinated debt financing. These warrants are exercisable immediately upon
grant and expire through the later of ten years after date of grant or five
years after the closing of an Offering. The exercise price of the warrants is
subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain corporate events or the
Company meeting specified operating criteria. The Series A preferred stock
purchase warrants automatically convert into common stock purchase warrants
upon the effectiveness of an Offering.

      The Company also issued warrants to purchase up to 48,664 shares of its
Series A preferred stock at $2.47 per share in conjunction with its equipment
line financing. These warrants are exercisable immediately upon grant and
expire through the later of nine years after date of grant or four years after
the closing of an Offering. The warrants automatically convert into common
stock purchase warrants upon the effectiveness of an Offering.

    Warrants to purchase common stock

      In February 1999, the Company issued warrants to purchase up to 416,676
shares of its common stock in conjunction with its convertible debt financing
in 1998. The warrants are exercisable at $0.005 per share and vest immediately
upon issuance. The warrants expire on the earliest of five years from the date
of issuance; upon a change of control, as defined; or upon the closing of an
initial public offering. In July 1999, a warrant holder exercised warrants to
purchase 32,052 shares of common stock.

Note 9: Related Party Transactions

      The Company paid a company owned by the majority shareholder of the
Company $92,808, $83,761 and $17,497 for the nine months ended September 30,
1999, the year ended December 31, 1998 and the period from March 25, 1997
(inception) through December 31, 1997, respectively, for certain services,
including wages, benefits, management fees, office expenses and other
miscellaneous expenses. As of September 30, 1999, and December 31, 1998 and
1997, the Company owed $12,753, $10,880 and $17,497 to this affiliated entity
for services performed during the respective periods. For the nine months ended
September 30, 1999, the year ended December 31, 1998 and the period from March
25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997, respectively, the Company had
sales of $34,916, $0 and $15,132 to this affiliated entity. In February 1999,
the Company entered into an agreement with this affiliated entity to pay $3,300
per month for certain shared costs.

                                     F-156
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

     Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
        period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997

This agreement was terminated in August 1999. In August 1999, the Company
subleased its former office space to this affiliated entity. The lease expires
in May 2001 with monthly payments of $2,279. The Company is a guarantor of the
primary lease in the event that the affiliated entity fails to meet its
obligations under the sublease.

      A director and shareholder provided legal and professional services to
the Company in the amount of $247,055 during the nine month period ended
September 30, 1999. Additionally, as of December 31, 1998, the Company owed
certain employees $44,407 under convertible debt agreements.

      Subsequent to September 30, 1999, the Company received a promissory note
from its majority shareholder in the amount of $350,000 collateralized by
shares of the Company's common stock. The note bears interest at 6% per annum.
The principal and interest are payable upon demand at the earlier of October
2004 or the expiration of any lock-up period after an Offering. The note also
becomes due if certain change of control events take place.

Note 10: Segment Information

      Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131 ("SFAS No. 131")
"Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information"
establishes reporting and disclosure standards for an enterprise's operating
segments. The Company uses identical principles to account for segment
information as used in the accompanying financial statements. Operating
segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which separate
financial information is available and regularly reviewed by management.
Management operates its business based upon geographic area. Operating results
by business segment are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             US         Canada       Totals
                                        ------------  ----------  ------------
<S>                                     <C>           <C>         <C>
Period from March 25, 1997 (inception)
 to December 31, 1997
Net revenue...........................  $         --  $   62,174  $     62,174
Net loss..............................  $   (112,518) $  (17,854) $   (130,372)
Total assets..........................  $        193  $   11,717  $     11,910
Year ended December 31, 1998
Net revenue...........................  $    153,356  $  883,915  $  1,037,271
Net loss..............................  $   (406,795) $ (265,335) $   (672,130)
Total assets..........................  $     67,402  $  112,670  $    180,072
Property and equipment................  $     17,319  $    3,606  $     20,925
Depreciation and amortization.........  $      1,288  $      870  $      2,158
Interest expense......................  $         --  $   (3,608) $     (3,608)
Additions to property and equipment...  $     19,477  $    3,606  $     23,083
Nine months ended September 30, 1999
Net revenue...........................  $  9,917,034  $3,251,438  $ 13,168,472
Net loss..............................  $(15,215,774) $ (986,575) $(16,202,349)
Total assets..........................  $ 37,481,352  $  717,506  $ 38,198,858
Property and equipment................  $  4,605,905  $  221,088  $  4,826,993
Other assets..........................  $    945,602  $   25,681  $    971,283
Depreciation and amortization.........  $    614,668  $   22,012  $    636,680
Interest income.......................  $    182,463  $       --  $    182,463
Interest expense......................  $   (507,835) $       --  $   (507,835)
Noncash compensation expense..........  $  1,628,324  $   85,928  $  1,714,252
Additions to property and equipment...  $  5,152,549  $  236,327  $  5,388,876
Additions to other assets.............  $    992,953  $   25,681  $  1,018,634
</TABLE>

                                     F-157
<PAGE>

                                ONVIA.COM, INC.

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

     Nine months ended September 30, 1999, year ended December 31, 1998 and
        period from March 25, 1997 (inception) through December 31, 1997


Note 11: Supplemental Cash Flow Information

    Noncash investing and financing activities are as follows:

      On March 25, 1997, the Company issued 4,000,000 shares of common stock to
the founder in exchange for certain assets with a fair value of $10,000.

      On February 25, 1999, the Company issued warrants to purchase its common
stock at $.005 per share. The noncash value allocated to these warrants was
$241,853.

      On February 25, 1999, the outstanding convertible debt of the Company in
the amount of $1,319,997 was converted into shares of its Series A preferred
stock.

      On June 15, 1999 and August 5, 1999, the Company issued warrants to
purchase its Preferred A stock in conjunction with its debt financings on these
dates. The value allocated to the warrants was $1,153,143.

      In conjunction with its Series B preferred stock financing on September
30, 1999, the Company issued a stock subscription receivable for shares with a
value of $4,000,000. The proceeds from this receivable were collected
subsequent to September 30, 1999.

      On August 13, 1999, the Company purchased software of $1,255,511 and
post-contract support of $403,103 in exchange for a promissory note.

    Supplemental cash flow information:

      Cash paid for interest during the nine months ended September 30, 1999
was $320,684. The Company paid no cash for interest in the year ended December
31, 1998 or the period from March 25, 1997 (inception) to December 31, 1997.


                                     F-158
<PAGE>

                          Independent Auditors' Report

The Board of Directors, Shareholders and Members
Purchasing Group, Inc. and Integrated Sourcing, LLC:

      We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheet of Purchasing
Group, Inc. and Integrated Sourcing, LLC (together, the Company) as of
September 30, 1999 and the related combined statements of operations,
stockholder's deficit and members' capital, and cash flows for the nine months
then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit.

      We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

      In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the combined financial position of
Purchasing Group, Inc. and Integrated Sourcing, LLC as of September 30, 1999,
and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the nine months
ended September 30, 1999 in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.

                                          KPMG LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
November 17, 1999


                                     F-159
<PAGE>

                             PURCHASING GROUP, INC.
                                      AND
                            INTEGRATED SOURCING, LLC

                             Combined Balance Sheet
                               September 30, 1999

<TABLE>
<S>                                                                 <C>
Assets
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents........................................ $1,445,550
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of
   $47,000.........................................................  2,123,958
  Other current assets.............................................     12,665
                                                                    ----------
  Total current assets.............................................  3,582,173
  Deposits.........................................................      5,987
  Property and equipment, net......................................     49,639
                                                                    ----------
  Total assets..................................................... $3,637,799
                                                                    ==========
Liabilities, Stockholder's Deficit and Members' Capital
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable................................................. $  413,844
  Accrued expenses.................................................  3,470,371
  Unearned revenue.................................................      3,400
  Loans from shareholder...........................................        203
                                                                    ----------
  Total current liabilities and total liabilities..................  3,887,818
Stockholder's deficit and members' capital:
  Common stock of Purchasing Group, Inc., no par value,
  1000 shares authorized, 100 shares issued and outstanding........        100
  Integrated Sourcing, LLC members' capital........................     72,959
  Accumulated deficit..............................................   (323,078)
                                                                    ----------
  Total stockholder's deficit and members' capital.................   (250,019)
                                                                    ----------
Total liabilities, stockholder's deficit and members' capital...... $3,637,799
                                                                    ==========
</TABLE>


            See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

                                     F-160
<PAGE>

                             PURCHASING GROUP, INC.
                                      AND
                            INTEGRATED SOURCING, LLC

                        Combined Statement of Operations
                  For the nine months ended September 30, 1999

<TABLE>
<S>                                                                  <C>
Revenues:
  Service revenues.................................................. $6,539,109
  Product revenues..................................................    607,580
                                                                     ----------
    Total revenue...................................................  7,146,689
Operating expenses:
  Project personnel costs...........................................  1,420,944
  Product costs.....................................................    551,564
  Selling, general and administrative...............................  4,483,660
  Depreciation......................................................     45,507
                                                                     ----------
    Total operating expenses........................................  6,501,675
                                                                     ----------
    Income from operations..........................................    645,014
Other income:
  Interest income...................................................     15,348
                                                                     ----------
Net income.......................................................... $  660,362
                                                                     ==========
</TABLE>


            See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

                                     F-161
<PAGE>

                             PURCHASING GROUP, INC.
                                      AND
                            INTEGRATED SOURCING, LLC

       Combined Statements of Stockholder's Deficit and Members' Capital
                  For the nine months ended September 30, 1999

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       Retained
                              Common Stock            Earnings/
                              ------------- Members' (Accumulated
                              Shares Amount Capital    Deficit)       Total
                              ------ ------ -------- ------------  -----------
<S>                           <C>    <C>    <C>      <C>           <C>
Balance at January 1, 1999..   100    $100  $56,159  $   996,481   $ 1,052,740
Net income..................    --      --   16,800      643,562       660,362
Dividend distribution.......    --      --       --   (1,963,121)   (1,963,121)
                               ---    ----  -------  -----------   -----------
Balance at September 30,
 1999.......................   100    $100  $72,959  $  (323,078)  $  (250,019)
                               ===    ====  =======  ===========   ===========
</TABLE>



            See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

                                     F-162
<PAGE>

                             PURCHASING GROUP, INC.
                                      AND
                            INTEGRATED SOURCING, LLC

                        Combined Statement of Cash Flows
                  For the nine months ended September 30, 1999

<TABLE>
<S>                                                                <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net income...................................................... $   660,362
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
   operating activities:
    Depreciation..................................................      45,507
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
      Accounts receivable.........................................    (860,253)
      Other current assets........................................      39,267
      Deposits....................................................      (2,857)
      Accounts payable............................................     329,753
      Accrued expenses............................................   1,555,713
      Deferred revenue............................................     (35,927)
                                                                   -----------
      Net cash provided by operating activities...................   1,731,565
                                                                   -----------
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Acquisition of property and equipment...........................     (34,531)
                                                                   -----------
      Net cash used by investing activities.......................     (34,531)
                                                                   -----------
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Repayments to shareholder.......................................    (177,100)
  Shareholder distributions.......................................  (1,963,121)
                                                                   -----------
      Net cash used in financing activities.......................  (2,140,221)
                                                                   -----------
      Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents...................    (443,187)
Cash and cash equivalents:
  Beginning of period.............................................   1,888,737
                                                                   -----------
  End of period................................................... $ 1,445,550
                                                                   ===========
</TABLE>


            See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

                                     F-163
<PAGE>

                             PURCHASING GROUP, INC.
                                      AND
                            INTEGRATED SOURCING, LLC

                     Notes to Combined Financial Statements

(1) Business and Organization

      These combined financial statements include the operations of Purchasing
Group, Inc (PGI) and Integrated Sourcing, LLC (ISL), a business related to PGI
through common ownership and management and through business operations that
leverage common expertise in the area of procurement PGI and ISL also share
common facilities. Together these businesses are referred to as the Company.
Both PGI and ISL were involved in the business combination referred to in note
5. PGI was incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in February 1992 to
provide strategic cost reduction consulting services to businesses and
specializes in evaluating and streamlining the purchasing habits of businesses.
ISL was organized as a limited liability company in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania in September 1997 to provide integrated buying and purchasing
functions for its customers.

      The Company's top five customers accounted for approximately 74% of
revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 1999, and 68% of accounts
receivable at September 30, 1999.

      One customer accounted for approximately 51% of revenues for the nine
months ended September 30, 1999, and 51% of accounts receivable at September
30, 1999.

(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    (a) Principles of Combination

      The accompanying financial statements include the accounts of PGI and
ISL. ISL is 50% owned by the sole shareholder of PGI. All significant
transactions between the combined entities, which principally involve certain
purchasing services provided by ISL for PGI, have been eliminated in
combination.

    (b) Use of Estimates

      The preparation of the combined financial statements in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the
financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during
the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

    (c) Cash and Cash Equivalents

      The Company considers all highly liquid securities with original
maturities of three months or less when acquired to be cash equivalents. At
September 30, 1999, cash equivalents consist of money market accounts of
approximately $1,106,000 and a certificate of deposit of approximately $3,000.

    (d) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

      The Company evaluates the carrying value of its long-lived assets under
the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 121,
Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to
Be Disposed Of. SFAS No. 121 requires impairment losses to be recorded on long-
lived assets used in operations, including goodwill, when indicators of
impairment are present and the undiscounted

                                     F-164
<PAGE>

                             PURCHASING GROUP, INC.
                                      AND
                            INTEGRATED SOURCING, LLC

              Notes to Combined Financial Statements--(Continued)

future cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the
assets' carrying amount. If such assets are impaired, the impairment to be
recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets
exceed the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at
the lower of the carrying value or fair value, less costs to sell.

    (e) Revenue Recognition

      Service revenues are recognized as work is performed on a contract by
contract basis, adjusted for any anticipated losses in the period in which such
losses are identified. No such losses have been incurred during the nine months
ended September 30, 1999. Certain service contracts provide for contingent
payments to the Company based on an agreed level of savings from services
provided. Contingent revenue is recognized when the related savings have been
identified and agreed with the client. Contingent revenue recognized during the
nine months ended September 30, 1999, are approximately $430,000. Out-of-pocket
expenses are reimbursed by clients and are offset against expenses incurred by
the Company.

      Product revenues are recognized upon delivery of product to the customer
based upon specific shipping terms.

    (f) Project Personnel Costs

      Project personnel costs consist of payroll and payroll-related expenses
for personnel dedicated to client assignments.

    (g) Income Taxes

      PGI has elected to be taxed under the provisions of Subchapter S of the
Internal Revenue Code. Under the Subchapter S provisions of the Code and
similar state tax provisions, the stockholder includes the Company's corporate
income on his personal income tax returns. Accordingly, the Company was not
subject to Federal and state corporate income taxes.

      ISL operates as a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC), and therefore is
exempt from taxation according to the partnership provisions of the Internal
Revenue Code. Under the partnership provisions of the Code, the members of the
LLC include their share of the LLC's income on their personal income tax
returns. Accordingly, the Company was not subject to Federal and state
corporate income taxes during the periods reported herein.

    (h) Advertising Costs

      The Company expenses the cost of advertising and promoting its services
as incurred. Such costs were approximately $17,000.

    (i) Financial Instruments

      Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to
concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents and
accounts receivable. As of September 30, 1999, the Company had concentrations
of credit risk in one financial institution in the form of a money market
account in the

                                     F-165
<PAGE>

                             PURCHASING GROUP, INC.
                                      AND
                            INTEGRATED SOURCING, LLC

              Notes to Combined Financial Statements--(Continued)

approximate amount of $1,095,000. At September 30, 1999, the fair value of the
Company's financial instruments approximate their carrying value based on their
terms and interest rates.

    (j) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

      In April 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
issued Statement of Position (SOP) 98-1, Accounting for the Costs of Computer
Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use. SOP 98-1 provides guidance for
determining whether computer software is internal-use software and on
accounting for the proceeds of computer software originally developed or
obtained for internal use and then subsequently sold to the public. It also
provides guidance on capitalization of the costs incurred for computer software
developed or obtained for internal use. The Company has determined there is no
impact of adopting SOP 98-1, which will be effective for the Company's year
ending December 31, 1999.

      In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities. SFAS No. 133 establishes accounting and
reporting standards for derivative instruments, including derivative
instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. SFAS No.
133 is effective for all fiscal quarters of fiscal years beginning after June
15, 2000. This statement is not expected to affect the Company as the Company
currently does not have any derivative instruments or hedging activities.

(3) Balance Sheet Components

      Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is calculated
using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related
assets, generally ranging from three to five years.

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                            <C>
      Property and equipment, stated at cost:
        Computer equipment.......................................... $  215,162
        Furniture and fixtures......................................      5,372
                                                                     ----------
                                                                        220,534
        Less: accumulated depreciation..............................    170,895
                                                                     ----------
                                                                     $   49,639
                                                                     ==========
        Accrued expenses:
          Accrued payroll expenses.................................. $3,384,236
          Accrued commissions.......................................     65,000
          Accrued taxes.............................................     21,135
                                                                     ----------
                                                                     $3,470,371
                                                                     ==========
</TABLE>

      Included in accrued payroll expenses is an accrued bonus payable of
approximately $3,100,000 to the president and sole shareholder of PGI which has
been included in selling, general, and administrative expenses.

                                     F-166
<PAGE>

                             PURCHASING GROUP, INC.
                                      AND
                            INTEGRATED SOURCING, LLC

              Notes to Combined Financial Statements--(Continued)


(4) Leases

      The Company has various non-cancelable operating leases expiring at
various dates through 2001. Future minimum annual lease payments under non-
cancelable operating leases as of September 30, 1999, are as follows:

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                               <C>
      1999............................................................. $24,657
      2000.............................................................  12,090
      2001.............................................................   5,269
                                                                        -------
        Total minimum payments......................................... $42,016
                                                                        =======
</TABLE>

(5) Subsequent Event

      On October 19, 1999, all outstanding shares and members' interests of PGI
and ISL were acquired by Purchasing Systems, Inc. (PSI), a holding company
established by Internet Capital Group, Inc. and EnerTech Capital Partners II
L.P., in exchange for cash, a note and shares of PSI common stock.

      Upon consummation of the sale of shares and members' interests to PSI,
PGI and ISL will be included in the consolidated tax return of PSI which will
be subject to both Federal and state income taxes.

                                     F-167
<PAGE>

                       Report of Independent Accountants

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Syncra Software, Inc.

      In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheet and the related statements
of operations, of changes in redeemable preferred stock and stockholders'
deficit and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the
financial position of Syncra Software, Inc. (a development stage enterprise) at
December 31, 1998 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the
period from inception (February 11, 1998) through December 31, 1998, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management; our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audit. We conducted our audit of these statements in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards which require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for the
opinion expressed above.

                                          PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
April 29, 1999

                                     F-168
<PAGE>

                             SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
                        (a development stage enterprise)

                                 Balance Sheet

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                  (Unaudited)
                                                                    December 31,   March 31,
                                                                        1998          1999
                                                                    ------------  ------------
<S>                                                                 <C>           <C>
Assets
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents........................................ $ 1,700,370   $    176,953
  Prepaid expenses.................................................     185,506        149,366
  Other current assets.............................................      22,704         19,991
                                                                    -----------   ------------
  Total current assets.............................................   1,908,580        346,310
Fixed assets, net..................................................     351,752        342,690
Deposits...........................................................     136,998        136,998
                                                                    -----------   ------------
                                                                    $ 2,397,330   $    825,998
                                                                    ===========   ============
Liabilities, Redeemable Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Deficit
Current Liabilities:
  Accounts payable................................................. $   233,281   $    226,688
  Accrued expenses.................................................     316,918        347,771
  Notes payable to stockholders....................................   3,926,370             --
                                                                    -----------   ------------
  Total current liabilities........................................   4,476,569        574,459
                                                                    -----------   ------------

Redeemable Preferred Stock:
  Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value
   Authorized: 2,941,031 and 2,586,207 shares at December 31, 1998
   and March 31, 1999 (unaudited), respectively; issued and
   outstanding: 2,586,207 shares at December 31, 1998 and March 31,
   1999 (unaudited) plus accrued dividends of $334,652 and $454,513
   at December 31, 1998 and March 31, 1999 (unaudited),
   respectively; liquidation value of $6,334,651 and $6,454,512 at
   December 31, 1998 and March 31, 1999 (unaudited), respectively
   ................................................................   6,334,651      6,454,512
  Series B redeemable convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value
   Authorized: 3,737,602 shares; subscribed and issued and
   outstanding: 3,287,602 shares at March 31, 1999 (unaudited);
   liquidation value of $13,150,408 at March 31, 1999 (unaudited)..          --     13,150,408
  Subscriptions receivable (unaudited).............................          --     (9,000,000)
  Preferred stock warrants.........................................     120,000        120,000
  Redeemable non-voting, non-convertible preferred stock, $0.001
   par value Authorized: 150,000 and 130,000 shares at December 31,
   1998 and March 31, 1999 (unaudited), respectively; issued and
   outstanding: 130,000 shares at December 31, 1998 and March 31,
   1999 (unaudited) plus accrued dividends of $89,468 and $116,001
   at December 31, 1998 and March 31, 1999 (unaudited),
   respectively; liquidation value of $1,389,468 and $1,416,001 at
   December 31, 1998 and March 31, 1999 (unaudited), respectively..   1,389,468      1,416,001
                                                                    -----------   ------------
  Total redeemable preferred stock.................................   7,844,119     12,140,921
                                                                    -----------   ------------

Stockholders' Deficit:
  Common stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized;
   396,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 1998 and
   March 31, 1999 (unaudited)......................................         396            396
  Deficit accumulated during the development stage.................  (9,923,754)   (11,889,778)
                                                                    -----------   ------------
  Total stockholders' deficit......................................  (9,923,358)   (11,889,382)
                                                                    -----------   ------------
Commitments (Note 14)..............................................
                                                                    -----------   ------------
                                                                    $ 2,397,330   $    825,998
                                                                    ===========   ============
</TABLE>
   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

                                     F-169
<PAGE>

                             SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
                        (a development stage enterprise)

                            Statement of Operations

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     For the Period         (Unaudited)
                                     from Inception        For the Three
                                      (February 11,   Months Ended March 31,
                                      1998) through   ------------------------
                                    December 31, 1998    1998         1999
                                    ----------------- -----------  -----------
<S>                                 <C>               <C>          <C>
Costs and Expenses:
  Research and development.........    $ 1,501,267    $   235,127  $   480,701
  Selling and marketing............      2,425,532        271,723      767,148
  General and administrative.......      1,950,153        685,788      355,164
  Impairment charge for intangible
   assets..........................      1,312,500             --           --
  Settlement charge................      1,795,333             --           --
                                       -----------    -----------  -----------
Loss from operations...............     (8,984,785)    (1,192,638)  (1,603,013)
Interest expense, net..............        (90,430)        (2,565)    (156,617)
                                       -----------    -----------  -----------
Net loss...........................    $(9,075,215)   $(1,195,203) $(1,759,630)
                                       ===========    ===========  ===========
</TABLE>




   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

                                     F-170
<PAGE>

                             SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
                        (a development stage enterprise)

  Statement of Changes in Redeemable Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Deficit

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     Series A Redeemable   Series B Redeemable                  Preferred
                                                       Preferred Stock       Preferred Stock                  Stock Warrants
                                                    --------------------- ---------------------               --------------
                                                               Carrying              Carrying   Subscriptions    Carrying
                                                     Shares      Value     Shares      Value     Receivable       Value
                                                    --------- ----------- --------- ----------- ------------- --------------
<S>                                                 <C>       <C>         <C>       <C>         <C>           <C>
Issuance of
 common stock to
 founders.......
Issuance of
 redeemable non-
 voting, non-
 convertible
 preferred
 stock..........
Issuance of
 Series A
 redeemable
 convertible
 preferred
 stock, issuance
 costs of
 $170,752:
 Initial
  closing.......                                      948,276 $ 2,200,000
 Second
  closing.......                                      646,551   1,500,000
 Third closing..                                      991,380   2,299,999
Repurchase and
 retirement of
 common stock...
Redemption of
 redeemable non-
 voting, non-
 convertible
 preferred
 stock..........
Series A
 redeemable
 convertible
 preferred stock
 warrants.......                                                                                                 $120,000
Accrual of
 cumulative
 dividends on
 redeemable
 preferred
 stock..........                                                  334,652
Net loss........
                                                    --------- ----------- --------- -----------  -----------     --------
Balance at
 December 31,
 1998...........                                    2,586,207   6,334,651                                         120,000
Issuance of
 Series B
 redeemable
 convertible
 preferred
 stock, issuance
 costs of
 $60,000
 (Unaudited)....                                                          3,287,602 $13,150,408  $(9,000,000)
Accrual of
 cumulative
 dividends on
 redeemable
 preferred stock
 (Unaudited)....                                                  119,861
Net loss
 (Unaudited)....
                                                    --------- ----------- --------- -----------  -----------     --------
Balance at March
 31, 1999
 (Unaudited)....                                    2,586,207 $ 6,454,512 3,287,602 $13,150,408  $(9,000,000)    $120,000
                                                    ========= =========== ========= ===========  ===========     ========
<CAPTION>
                                                     Redeemable Non-
                                                          voting
                                                     Non-convertible                             Deficit
                                                     Preferred Stock         Common stock      Accumulated
                                                    -------------------- ---------------------    During
                                                              Carrying                         Development
                                                    Shares     Value       Shares    Par Value    Stage         Total
                                                    -------- ----------- ----------- --------- ------------- -------------
<S>                                                 <C>      <C>         <C>         <C>       <C>           <C>
Issuance of
 common stock to
 founders.......                                                          1,396,000   $1,396                 $      1,396
Issuance of
 redeemable non-
 voting, non-
 convertible
 preferred
 stock..........                                    150,000  $1,500,000
Issuance of
 Series A
 redeemable
 convertible
 preferred
 stock, issuance
 costs of
 $170,752:
 Initial
  closing.......
 Second
  closing.......
 Third closing..                                                                               $   (170,752)     (170,752)
Repurchase and
 retirement of
 common stock...                                                         (1,000,000)  (1,000)      (249,000)     (250,000)
Redemption of
 redeemable non-
 voting, non-
 convertible
 preferred
 stock..........                                    (20,000)   (204,667)
Series A
 redeemable
 convertible
 preferred stock
 warrants.......
Accrual of
 cumulative
 dividends on
 redeemable
 preferred
 stock..........                                                 94,135                            (428,787)     (428,787)
Net loss........                                                                                 (9,075,215)   (9,075,215)
                                                    -------- ----------- ----------- --------- ------------- -------------
Balance at
 December 31,
 1998...........                                    130,000   1,389,468     396,000      396     (9,923,754)   (9,923,358)
Issuance of
 Series B
 redeemable
 convertible
 preferred
 stock, issuance
 costs of
 $60,000
 (Unaudited)....                                                                                    (60,000)      (60,000)
Accrual of
 cumulative
 dividends on
 redeemable
 preferred stock
 (Unaudited)....                                                 26,533                            (146,394)     (146,394)
Net loss
 (Unaudited)....                                                                                 (1,759,630)   (1,759,630)
                                                    -------- ----------- ----------- --------- ------------- -------------
Balance at March
 31, 1999
 (Unaudited)....                                    130,000  $1,416,001     396,000   $  396   $(11,889,778) $(11,889,382)
                                                    ======== =========== =========== ========= ============= =============
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

                                     F-171
<PAGE>

                             SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
                        (a development stage enterprise)

                            Statement of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    For the Period         (Unaudited)
                                    From Inception    For the Three Months
                                     (February 11,       Ended March 31,
                                     1998) Through   ------------------------
                                   December 31, 1998    1998         1999
                                   ----------------- -----------  -----------
<S>                                <C>               <C>          <C>
Cash flows from operating
 activities:
Net loss..........................    $(9,075,215)   $(1,195,203) $(1,759,630)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss
 to net cash used for operating
 activities:......................
  Depreciation....................         58,537            506       28,522
  Amortization and impairment of
   intangible assets..............      1,500,000        125,000           --
  Amortization of discounts on
   notes payable..................         46,370             --       73,630
  Changes in assets and
   liabilities:
    Prepaid expenses..............       (185,506)            --       36,140
    Other current assets..........        (22,704)       (54,333)       2,713
    Accounts payable..............        233,281          1,691       (6,593)
    Accrued expenses..............        316,918        126,233      121,261
                                      -----------    -----------  -----------
    Net cash used for operating
     activities...................     (7,128,319)      (996,106)  (1,503,957)
                                      -----------    -----------  -----------
Cash flows from investing
 activities:
Purchases of fixed assets.........       (410,289)       (28,543)     (19,460)
Increase in deposits..............       (136,998)            --           --
                                      -----------    -----------  -----------
    Net cash used for investing
     activities...................       (547,287)       (28,543)     (19,460)
                                      -----------    -----------  -----------
Cash flows from financing
 activities:
Proceeds from issuance of notes
 payable to stockholders..........      4,000,000             --           --
Proceeds from Series A redeemable
 convertible preferred stock, net
 of issuance costs................      5,829,247      1,829,248           --
Proceeds from issuance of common
 stock............................          1,396          1,396           --
Redemption of non-voting, non-
 convertible redeemable preferred
 stock and related dividends......       (204,667)            --           --
Repurchase of common stock........       (250,000)            --           --
                                      -----------    -----------  -----------
    Net cash provided by financing
     activities...................      9,375,976      1,830,644           --
                                      -----------    -----------  -----------
Net increase (decrease) in cash
 and cash equivalents.............      1,700,370        805,995   (1,523,417)
Cash and cash equivalents,
 beginning of period..............             --             --    1,700,370
                                      -----------    -----------  -----------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of
 period...........................    $ 1,700,370    $   805,995  $   176,953
                                      ===========    ===========  ===========
Non-cash investing and financing
 activities:
Software acquired in exchange for
 150,000 shares of non-voting,
 non-convertible redeemable
 preferred stock..................    $ 1,500,000    $ 1,500,000  $        --
                                      ===========    ===========  ===========
Conversion of notes payable to
 stockholders plus accrued
 interest of $150,408 into
 1,037,602 shares of Series B
 Preferred Stock..................    $        --    $        --  $ 4,150,408
                                      ===========    ===========  ===========
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

                                     F-172
<PAGE>

                             SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
                        (a development stage enterprise)

                         Notes to Financial Statements

1. Nature of the Business

      Syncra Software, Inc. ("Syncra" or the "Company") was incorporated in
Delaware on February 11, 1998. Syncra was formed to design, develop, produce
and market supply chain collaboration software and solutions. Since its
inception, Syncra has devoted substantially all of its efforts to business
planning, research and development, recruiting management and technical staff,
acquiring operating assets, raising capital, marketing and business
development. Accordingly, Syncra is considered to be in the development stage
as defined in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 7,
"Accounting and Reporting by Development Stage Enterprises".

      Syncra is subject to risks and uncertainties common to growing
technology-based companies, including rapid technological changes, growth and
commercial acceptances of the Internet, dependence on principal products and
third party technology, new product development and performance, new product
introductions and other activities of competitors, dependence on key personnel,
development of a distribution channel, international expansion, lengthy sales
cycles and limited operating history.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    Cash and Cash Equivalents

      Syncra considers all highly liquid instruments with an original maturity
of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents.
Included in cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 1998 is approximately
$1.6 million in money market accounts.

    Financial Instruments

      The carrying amount of Syncra's financial instruments, principally cash,
notes payable, and redeemable preferred stock, approximates their fair values
at December 31, 1998.

    Fixed Assets

      Fixed assets are recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line
method over their estimated useful lives. Repairs and maintenance costs are
expensed as incurred.

    Research and Development and Software Development Costs

      Costs incurred in the research and development of Syncra's products are
expensed as incurred, except for certain research and development costs. Costs
associated with the development of computer software are expensed prior to the
establishment of technological feasibility, as defined by SFAS No. 86,
"Accounting for the Cost of Computer Software to be Sold, Leased or Otherwise
Marketed." Costs incurred subsequent to the establishment of technological
feasibility and prior to the general release of the products are capitalized.
During the period ended December 31, 1998, costs eligible for capitalization
were immaterial.

    Accounting for Impairment of Long Lived Assets

      In accordance with SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-
Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of", the Company records
impairment of losses on long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of
impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be
generated by those assets are less than the assets' carrying amount.

                                     F-173
<PAGE>

                             SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
                        (a development stage enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    Stock-Based Compensation

      Syncra accounts for stock-based awards to employees using the intrinsic
value method as prescribed by Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No.
25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and related interpretations.
Accordingly, no compensation expense is recorded for options issued to
employees in fixed amounts and with fixed exercise prices at least equal to the
fair market value of Syncra's Common Stock at the date of grant. Syncra has
adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 123, " Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation", through disclosure only (Note 11). All stock-based awards to
non-employees are accounted for at their fair value in accordance with SFAS No.
123.

    Use of Estimates

      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

    Unaudited Interim Financial Statements

      The financial statements as of March 31, 1999 and for the three months
ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 are unaudited. In the opinion of Syncra's
management, the March 31, 1998 and 1999 unaudited interim financial statements
include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary
for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operation for
that period. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31,
1999 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected
for the year ending December 31, 1999.

3. Prepaid Expenses

      Prepaid expenses consist of the following at December 31, 1998:

<TABLE>
     <S>                                                               <C>
     Trade shows and other marketing prepayments...................... $135,774
     Others...........................................................   49,732
                                                                       --------
                                                                       $185,506
                                                                       ========
</TABLE>

4. Fixed Assets

      Fixed assets consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         Estimated
                                                        useful life December 31,
                                                          (years)       1998
                                                        ----------- ------------
   <S>                                                  <C>         <C>
   Computer equipment..................................       3       $246,631
   Office equipment....................................       5         71,783
   Furniture and fixtures..............................       7         91,875
                                                                      --------
                                                                       410,289
   Less: accumulated depreciation......................                 58,537
                                                                      --------
                                                                      $351,752
                                                                      ========
</TABLE>

                                     F-174
<PAGE>

                             SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
                        (a development stage enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


5. Impairment of Intangible Assets

      In accordance with SFAS No. 121, Syncra reviews for impairment of long-
lived assets when events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset's
carrying value may not be recoverable. In connection with the organization of
Syncra in February 1998, Syncra purchased the rights to certain software from
Benchmarking Partners, Inc. ("Benchmarking") in exchange for the issuance of
150,000 shares of Syncra's non-voting, non-convertible Redeemable Preferred
Stock (Note 8). Syncra did not obtain an independent valuation of the
technology and the fair value of the Redeemable Preferred Stock was not
objectively determinable. Therefore, Syncra recorded the technology based upon
the amount of the Redeemable Preferred Stock as determined by Syncra's Board of
Directors. Syncra expected to use the acquired software as a core technology in
its product development. In May 1998, management reassessed the status of
Syncra's product development and the additional features and functionality
planned to be included in Syncra's products. As a result of this re-evaluation,
management concluded that the core technology acquired from Benchmarking would
not be able to support Syncra's planned products. Accordingly, management
decided to restart Syncra's product development activities without the use of
the acquired software. An impairment charge of $1,312,500 was recognized in the
December 31, 1998 statement of operations.

6. Notes Payable to Stockholders

      During 1998, the Company received aggregate cash proceeds totaling
$4,000,000 pursuant to the issuance of convertible promissory notes (the
"Notes") payable to certain of its stockholders. No repayments of principal or
interest (which accrues at a rate of 9% per annum) were made during the year.
The Note holders were also issued 344,828 warrants to purchase Series A
Preferred Stock ("Preferred Stock Warrants") at $2.32 per share in 1998. The
aggregate value of the Preferred Stock Warrants issued to all Note holders was
estimated to be $120,000, which was accounted for as discount on the Notes and
Preferred Stock Warrants. The discount is being amortized over the term of the
Notes. Upon closing of the Series B Preferred Stock financing, each Note holder
is entitled to a number of warrants equal to 20% of the face value of the Note
held by such holder divided by the price per share of Series B Preferred Stock.
As a result of the Series B Preferred Stock financing in 1999, the Notes were
converted into shares of Series B Preferred Stock. Additionally, the Preferred
Stock Warrants were converted to the equivalent number of warrants for Series B
Preferred Stock totaling 200,000 shares at $4.00 per share (Note 7). The
Preferred Stock Warrants have a term of ten years.

7. Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock

      At December 31, 1998, the Company had authorized preferred stock of
5,000,000 shares, $.001 par value per share, of which 2,941,031 shares were
designated as redeemable convertible Series A Preferred Stock ("Series A
Preferred Stock") and 150,000 shares of which were designated as Redeemable
Preferred Stock (the "Redeemable Preferred Stock").

      On March 31, 1999, the Company's authorized Preferred Stock was increased
to 6,453,809 shares with a par value of $.001 per share of which 2,586,207
shares were designated as redeemable convertible Series A Preferred Stock,
3,737,602 shares as redeemable convertible Series B Preferred Stock ("Series B
Preferred Stock") and 130,000 shares as Redeemable Preferred Stock. Of the
designated Series B Preferred Stock, the Company issued 3,287,602 shares on
March 31, 1999 in exchange for net cash proceeds of $9.0 million received on
April 1, 1999 and the conversion of all principal and accrued interest due on
the Notes (Note 6).

                                     F-175
<PAGE>

                             SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
                        (a development stage enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


      The Series A and B Preferred Stock have the following characteristics:

    Voting

      Holders of Series A and B Preferred Stock are entitled to that number of
votes equal to the number of shares of common stock into which the shares of
Series A and B Preferred Stock are then convertible.

    Dividends

      Holders of Series A and B Preferred Stock are entitled to receive out of
funds legally available, cumulative dividends at the rate of 8% per share per
annum on the Base Amount of each share. The Base Amount of each share is equal
to the price paid for each share of Series A and B Preferred Stock of $2.32 and
$4.00, respectively, plus unpaid dividends which accrue commencing on the date
of original issuance of the Series A and B Preferred Stock. In the event that
the full amount of dividends is not paid in any twelve-month period, the Base
Amount will be increased by the amount of the unpaid dividend. After payment of
all dividends owing to the holders of Series A and B Preferred Stock, such
holders will not participate in any other dividends thereafter paid on
Redeemable Preferred Stock or Common Stock.

    Liquidation

      In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the affairs
of the Company, the holders of Series A and B Preferred Stock are entitled to
receive, prior to and in preference to holders of both Redeemable Preferred
Stock and Common Stock, an amount equal to $2.32 and $4.00 per share,
respectively, plus all unpaid cumulative dividends on each share. After full
payment of (i) the foregoing amounts and (ii) amounts to be paid to the holders
of Redeemable Preferred Stock pursuant to the terms thereof (Note 8), the
remaining assets of the Company will be distributed ratably among the holders
of Common Stock.

    Conversion

      Each share of Series A and B Preferred Stock may be converted at any
time, at the option of the stockholder, into one share of Common Stock, subject
to certain anti-dilution adjustments, as defined in the terms of the Series A
and B Preferred Stock.

      The Series A and B Preferred Stock will automatically convert into shares
of Common Stock upon (i) a public offering of Syncra's Common Stock which
results in gross proceeds to Syncra of at least $10,000,000, at a price per
share of the Common Stock of at least three times the Series B Preferred Stock
original purchase price per share (as adjusted for stock splits, stock
dividends, combinations, reorganizations, reclassifications or similar events)
or (ii) upon approval of the two-thirds of the outstanding Series A and B
Preferred Stockholders, voting separately, to convert all outstanding shares of
Series A and B Preferred Stock to Common Stock.

    Redemption

      Any time after March 31, 2004, at the option of the holders of the Series
A and B Preferred Stock, Syncra shall redeem all, but not less than all of such
holder's shares of Series A and B Preferred Stock, at a redemption price equal
to the original purchase price of $2.32 and $4.00 per share, respectively, plus
all unpaid dividends thereon which have accrued through and including the
redemption date.

                                     F-176
<PAGE>

                             SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
                        (a development stage enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    Accretion

      The issuance cost incurred by the Company was accreted in full in 1998
and at March 31, 1999 as an adjustment to the carrying value of redeemable
convertible Series A and B Preferred Stock.

8. Non-voting, Non-convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock

      As described in Note 5, Syncra's Redeemable Preferred Stock was issued in
a non-cash exchange with Benchmarking for certain software. Subsequent to the
issuance of the Redeemable Preferred Stock to Benchmarking, Syncra repurchased
20,000 shares of its Redeemable Preferred Stock from Benchmarking at a price
per share of $10.00 plus accrued dividends of $4,667. In a separate
transaction, Benchmarking transferred the remaining 130,000 shares of the
Redeemable Preferred Stock to Internet Capital Group, Inc. ("ICG"), an existing
stockholder of Syncra in exchange for a $1.3 million note, bearing interest at
8% per annum. At December 31, 1998, ICG continued to hold the 130,000 shares of
Redeemable Preferred Stock. ICG is also a stockholder of Benchmarking.

      The Redeemable Preferred Stock has the following characteristics:

    Voting

      Except as required by law, holders of Redeemable Preferred Stock are not
entitled to vote on any matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders of
Syncra, including the election of directors.

    Dividends

      Holders of Redeemable Preferred Stock are entitled to receive out of
funds legally available, cumulative dividends at the rate of 8% per share per
annum on the Base Amount of each share. The Base Amount of each share is equal
to purchase price paid for such share of Redeemable Preferred Stock ($10.00)
plus unpaid dividends which accrue commencing on the date of original issuance
of the Redeemable Preferred Stock. In the event that the full amount of
dividends is not paid in any twelve- month period, the Base Amount will be
increased by the amount of the unpaid dividends. After payment of all dividends
owing to the holders of Redeemable Preferred Stock, such holders will not
participate in any other dividends thereafter paid on the Series A and B
Preferred Stock or the Common Stock.

    Liquidation

      In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the affairs
of Syncra, the holders of Redeemable Preferred Stock are entitled to receive,
prior to and in preference to any holders of Common Stock, but after all
distribution or payments required to be made to the holders of Series A and B
Preferred Stock, an amount equal to $10.00 per share plus accrued but unpaid
dividends. After payment in full of the amounts owed to holders of the
Redeemable Preferred Stock, such holders are not entitled to share in the
distribution of the remaining assets of Syncra.

    Redemption

      At any time after March 31, 2004, each holder may require Syncra to
redeem all or any portion of such holder's shares at a redemption price equal
to the original issuance price per share ($10.00) plus all unpaid dividends
thereon which have accrued through and including the redemption date.

                                     F-177
<PAGE>

                             SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
                        (a development stage enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


      At any time, and from time to time, Syncra may elect to redeem all, or
any portion of the outstanding shares of its Redeemable Preferred Stock, at a
redemption price equal to the original issuance price per share ($10.00) plus
all unpaid dividends thereon which have accrued through and including the
redemption date.

      Redeemable Preferred Stock is also redeemable by Syncra upon the earlier
of (i) a public offering of Syncra's Common Stock which results in gross
proceeds to Syncra of at least $10,000,000, at a price per share of the Common
Stock of at least three times the Series B Preferred Stock original purchase
price per share (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, combinations,
reclassifications, reorganizations or other similar events); or (ii) the
consummation of a sale of all or substantially all of Syncra's assets or
capital stock, either through a direct sale, merger, reorganization or other
form of business combination in which control of Syncra is transferred and as a
result holders of Series A and B Preferred Stock receive at least three times
the Series B Preferred Stock original purchase price per share (as adjusted for
stock splits, stock dividends, combination, reorganizations, reclassifications
or other similar events).

9. Common Stock

      Each share of Common Stock entitles the holder to one vote on all matters
submitted to a vote of Syncra's stockholders. Common stockholders are entitled
to receive dividends, if any, as may be declared by the Board of Directors,
subject to the preferential dividend rights of the holders of the Series A and
B Preferred Stock and the Redeemable Preferred Stock.

    Restricted Stock Agreements

      Syncra has entered into agreements with certain of its employee
stockholders providing for restrictions on transfers of the shares subject to
such agreement. Each agreement provides Syncra with a right to repurchase the
shares held by such individual, in the event that the Company terminates the
employment of the individual. The number of shares which may be repurchased by
the Company and the price at which such shares may be repurchased differs per
individual and is contingent on whether such individual's termination is for
"cause' (as defined in the agreement) or other than for "cause'. At December
31, 1998, none of the restricted shares were subject to repurchase due to the
restrictions contained in these agreements.

      Pursuant to a stockholders' agreement, as amended and restated on March
31, 1999, all of the outstanding capital stock (including the Common Stock,
Series A and B Preferred Stock and Redeemable Preferred Stock) of the Company
is subject to certain restrictions as to sale or transfer of such shares
pursuant to a stockholders' agreement. The Company and its non-founder
stockholders also hold rights of first refusal, under certain circumstances, on
shares offered by a stockholder for sale to third parties, at the price per
share to be paid by such third party.

    Reserved Shares

      At December 31, 1998, 2,833,857 shares were reserved for issuance upon
conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock and exercise of outstanding options.

                                     F-178
<PAGE>

                             SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
                        (a development stage enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


10. Repurchase of Common Stock and Redemption of Preferred Stock

      On June 5, 1998, the Company repurchased 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock
and redeemed 20,000 shares of its Redeemable Preferred Stock from Benchmarking,
one of the original founders in exchange for $2,250,000. The transaction was
financed through the sale of additional Series A Preferred Stock to certain of
the existing holders of Series A Preferred Stock. Of the 150,000 shares of
Redeemable Preferred Stock originally issued to Benchmarking, the remaining
130,000 shares were transferred by Benchmarking to ICG (see Note 8).

      In addition to the shares acquired, the withdrawal of Benchmarking as a
stockholder eliminated a potential conflict of interest for Syncra and its
other stockholders with Benchmarking and its customers. The transaction also
settled potential claims by Benchmarking against Syncra with respect to the
transfer of technical talent from Benchmarking to Syncra and other potential
claims by Benchmarking against the potential future value of Syncra.

      The difference between the total amount paid to Benchmarking and the
aggregate of the redemption value of the Redeemable Preferred Stock plus
accrued dividends of $204,667 and the fair value of the Common Stock of
$250,000 was treated as settlement charge in the statement of operations.

11. Stock Option Plan

      In 1998, the Company adopted the 1998 Stock Option Plan (the "1998 Plan")
which provides for the grant of incentive stock options and non-qualified stock
options, stock awards and stock purchase rights for the purchase of up to
1,000,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock by officers, employees,
consultants, and directors of the Company. The Board of Directors is
responsible for administration of the 1998 Plan. The Board determines the term
of each option, the option exercise price, the number of shares for which each
option is granted, the rate at which each option is exercisable and the vesting
period (generally ratably over four to five years). Incentive stock options may
be granted to any officer or employee at an exercise price of not less than the
fair value per common share on the date of the grant (not less than 110% of the
fair value in the case of holders of more than 10% of the Company's voting
stock) and with a term not to exceed ten years from the date of the grant (five
years for incentive stock options granted to holders of more than 10% of the
Company's voting stock). Non-qualified stock options may be granted to any
officer, employee, consultant, or director at an exercise price per share of
not less than the book value per share.

      During the period from inception (February 11, 1998) through December 31,
1998, Syncra granted options aggregating 803,300 shares with a weighted average
exercise price of $0.87 per share. Of the total options granted, 99,374 shares
were exercisable at December 31, 1998. None of these vested options were
exercised during the period. Options totaling 196,700 were available for future
grant at December 31, 1998. The weighted-average remaining contractual life of
the options outstanding is 9.5 years. No compensation expense has been
recognized for employee stock-based compensation in 1998.

      The exercise price of the options is more than the fair market value of
the common stock, therefore, the weighted average grant date fair value per
share of the options granted during the year using the Black-Scholes option-
pricing model is zero at December 31, 1998. As a result, had compensation
expense been determined based on the fair value of the options granted to
employees at the grant date consistent with the provision of SFAS No. 123, the
Company's pro forma net loss would have been the same. The impact on the pro
forma net loss is not necessarily indicative of the effects on future results
of operations because the Company expects to grant options in future years.

                                     F-179
<PAGE>

                             SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
                        (a development stage enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


      For purposes of pro forma disclosure of net loss, the fair value of each
option grant was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-
pricing model with the following assumptions for grants in 1998; zero dividend
yield; zero volatility; risk-free interest rate of 4.55%, and expected life of
five years.

12. Income Taxes

      Deferred tax assets consist of the following at December 31, 1998:

<TABLE>
     <S>                                                             <C>
     Net operating loss carryforward................................ $2,386,619
     Fixed and intangible assets....................................    482,690
     Research and development credit carryforwards..................     90,891
     Accrued vacation...............................................     35,687
                                                                     ----------
     Net deferred tax assets........................................  2,995,887
     Deferred tax asset valuation allowance.........................  2,995,887
                                                                     ----------
                                                                     $       --
                                                                     ==========
</TABLE>

      The Company has provided a valuation allowance for the full amount of its
net deferred tax assets since realization of any future benefit from deductible
temporary differences and net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards
cannot be sufficiently assured at December 31, 1998.

      At December 31, 1998, the Company has federal and state net operating
loss carryforwards of approximately $5.9 million available to reduce future
taxable income, which will expire in 2019. The Company also has federal and
state research and development tax credit carryforwards of approximately
$72,490 and $27,881, respectively, available to reduce future tax liabilities.

      Under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, certain substantial
changes in the Company's ownership may limit the amount of net operating loss
carryforwards and research and development credit carryforwards which could be
utilized annually to offset future taxable income and taxes payable.

13. 401(K) Savings Plan

      The Company has established a retirement savings plan under Section
401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (the "401(k) Plan"). The 401(k) Plan covers
substantially all employees of the Company who meet minimum age and service
requirements, and allows participants to defer a portion of their annual
compensation on a pre-tax basis. Company contributions to the 401(k) Plan may
be made at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The Company has not made
any contributions to the 401(k) Plan through December 31, 1998.

                                     F-180
<PAGE>

                             SYNCRA SOFTWARE, INC.
                        (a development stage enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


14. Commitments

      The Company leases its office space and certain office equipment under
noncancelable operating leases. Total rent expense under these operating leases
was approximately $134,000 for the period ended December 31, 1998.

      Future minimum lease commitments at December 31, 1998 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                Operating Leases
Year ending December 31,                                        ----------------
<S>                                                             <C>
  1999.........................................................    $  272,328
  2000.........................................................       254,728
  2001.........................................................       254,728
  2002.........................................................       254,728
  Thereafter...................................................       127,364
                                                                   ----------
                                                                   $1,163,876
                                                                   ==========
</TABLE>

15. Related Party Transactions

      In the normal course of business, Syncra had transactions with
Benchmarking during the period from inception until May 1998 for certain
operating expenses such as organizational costs, payroll, marketing, legal and
other expenses. The total expenses reimbursed by Syncra to Benchmarking
amounted to $496,344. Furthermore, Syncra also paid Benchmarking a management
fee totaling $80,000 during the same period.

      In addition to the above transactions, Syncra also reimbursed ICG
$500,000 related to professional services provided by Benchmarking to Syncra
that originally were funded by ICG.

16. Subsequent Events

      In April 1999, Syncra issued 250,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock
for $1.0 million to a new investor.

                                     F-181
<PAGE>

                       Report of Independent Accountants

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
of traffic.com, Inc.

   In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheet and the related statements of
operations, of shareholders' deficit and of cash flows present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of traffic.com, Inc. (a development
stage enterprise) at December 31, 1998, and the results of its operations and
its cash flows for the period from January 8, 1998 (commencement of activities)
to December 31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit of these statements in
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards which require that we
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis
for the opinion expressed above.

                                          PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
November 17, 1999

                                     F-182
<PAGE>

                               TRAFFIC.COM, INC.
                        (A Development Stage Enterprise)

                                 Balance Sheets

                               December 31, 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    (unaudited)
                                                      December 31, September 30,
                                                          1998         1999
                                                      ------------ -------------
<S>                                                   <C>          <C>
Assets
Current assets
  Cash and cash equivalents.........................   $  84,541    $   256,600
  Accounts receivable (net of allowance of $35,355
   as of September 30, 1999)........................          --        261,587
  Unbilled accounts receivable--state contracts.....          --        150,378
  Inventoried costs relating to state contracts.....          --        116,553
  Notes receivable--employees.......................          --         32,000
  Other assets......................................          35         15,038
                                                       ---------    -----------
    Total current assets............................      84,576        832,156
Property and equipment, net.........................       2,615      1,036,190
  Excess of cost over fair value of net assets
   acquired, net....................................          --      1,125,794
  Intangible assets, net............................          --        117,778
                                                       ---------    -----------
    Total assets....................................   $  87,191    $ 3,111,918
                                                       =========    ===========
Liabilities, Redeemable Preferred Stock and
 Shareholders' Deficit
Current liabilities
  Accounts payable..................................   $  28,223    $ 1,372,775
  Short-term debt...................................          --        144,200
  Current maturities of long-term debt..............          --         64,591
  Notes payable--related parties, net...............          --      1,496,875
                                                       ---------    -----------
    Total current liabilities.......................      28,223      3,078,441
  Long-term debt....................................          --        170,434
                                                       ---------    -----------
    Total liabilities...............................      28,223      3,248,875
                                                       ---------    -----------
Commitments and contingencies
Mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred stock..     500,000        745,000
Preferred stock warrants............................          --         75,000
                                                       ---------    -----------
                                                         500,000        820,000
                                                       ---------    -----------
Shareholders' deficit
  Common stock, $.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares
   authorized, 3,500,000 shares issued and
   outstanding at December 31, 1998 and 4,750,000
   shares issued and outstanding at September 30,
   1999.............................................          35         12,535
  Additional paid-in capital........................          --      1,237,500
  Deficit accumulated during the development stage..    (441,067)    (2,206,992)
                                                       ---------    -----------
    Total shareholders' deficit.....................    (441,032)      (956,957)
                                                       ---------    -----------
    Total liabilities, redeemable preferred stock
     and shareholders' deficit......................   $  87,191    $ 3,111,918
                                                       =========    ===========
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                     F-183
<PAGE>

                               TRAFFIC.COM, INC.
                        (A Development Stage Enterprise)

                            Statements of Operations

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          January 8,
                                      1998 (Commencement     (Unaudited)
                                        of Activities)   For the Nine Months
                                           through       Ended September 30,
                                         December 31,    ---------------------
                                             1998          1998       1999
                                      ------------------ --------  -----------
<S>                                   <C>                <C>       <C>
Revenues.............................     $      --      $     --  $   878,382
                                          ---------      --------  -----------
Operating expenses:
  Cost of revenues...................            --            --      973,465
  Selling, general and
   administrative....................       432,278        58,541    1,589,054
                                          ---------      --------  -----------
    Total expense....................       432,278        58,541    2,562,519
                                          ---------      --------  -----------
Loss from operations.................      (432,278)      (58,541)  (1,684,137)
Interest income......................         4,285            --        8,529
Interest expense.....................            --            --      (87,647)
Other income (expense), net..........       (13,074)           --       (2,670)
                                          ---------      --------  -----------
Net loss.............................     $(441,067)     $(58,541) $(1,765,925)
                                          =========      ========  ===========
</TABLE>




   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                     F-184
<PAGE>

                               TRAFFIC.COM, INC.
                        (A Development Stage Enterprise)

                      Statements of Shareholders' Deficit

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  Common Stock
                          ----------------------------
                                                         Deficit
                                                       Accumulated
                                            Additional During the
                                      Par    Paid-in   Development
                           Shares    Value   Capital      Stage        Total
                          --------- ------- ---------- -----------  -----------
<S>                       <C>       <C>     <C>        <C>          <C>
Balance at January 8,
 1998 (commencement of
 activities)
Issuance of common
 stock..................      3,500 $    35 $       -- $        --  $        35
Stock split (1,000 to 1;
 July 1998).............  3,496,500      --         --          --           --
Net loss................         --      --         --    (441,067)    (441,067)
                          --------- ------- ---------- -----------  -----------
Balance at December 31,
 1998...................  3,500,000      35         --    (441,067)    (441,032)
Issuance of common stock
 for acquisition (March
 1999)..................  1,250,000  12,500  1,237,500          --    1,250,000
Net loss (unaudited)....         --      --         --  (1,765,925)  (1,765,925)
                          --------- ------- ---------- -----------  -----------
Balance at September 30,
 1999 (unaudited).......  4,750,000 $12,535 $1,237,500 $(2,206,992) $  (956,957)
                          ========= ======= ========== ===========  ===========
</TABLE>




   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                     F-185
<PAGE>

                               TRAFFIC.COM, INC.
                        (A Development Stage Enterprise)

                            Statements of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                   January 8, 1998
                                    (Commencement         (Unaudited)
                                   of Activities)  For the Nine Months Ended
                                         to              September 30,
                                    December 31,   ---------------------------
                                        1998          1998           1999
                                   --------------- ------------ --------------
<S>                                <C>             <C>          <C>
Cash flows from operating
 activities:
  Net loss........................    $(441,067)   $   (58,541) $   (1,765,925)
  Adjustments to reconcile net
   loss to cash used in operating
   activities:
    Depreciation and
     amortization.................          654             --         383,155
    Valuation allowance on advance
     to target company............      140,000             --              --
    Provision for bad debts.......           --             --          35,355
    Loss on disposal of fixed
     assets.......................       13,076             --              --
    Changes in assets and
     liabilities, net of effects
     of acquisition:
      Accounts receivable.........           --             --         100,496
      Unbilled accounts
       receivable.................           --             --        (150,378)
      Inventoried costs...........           --             --         (41,553)
      Other assets................          (35)           (35)         20,071
      Accounts payable............       28,223             --       1,274,284
                                      ---------    -----------  --------------
        Net cash used in operating
         activities...............     (259,149)       (58,576)       (144,495)
                                      ---------    -----------  --------------
Cash flows from investing
 activities:
  Payment for business acquired,
   net of cash acquired ($37,318
   at September 30, 1999).........           --             --          37,318
  Capital expenditures............      (16,345)            --        (992,320)
  Advance to target company.......     (140,000)            --              --
  Acquisition of URL address......           --             --        (132,500)
                                      ---------    -----------  --------------
        Net cash used in investing
         activities...............     (156,345)            --      (1,087,502)
                                      ---------    -----------  --------------
Cash flows from financing
 activities:
  Net change in line of credit....           --             --          (6,241)
  Proceeds from issuance of debt..           --             --       1,140,297
  Payments on notes payable.......           --             --         (50,000)
  Proceeds from issuance of common
   stock..........................           35             35              --
  Proceeds from issuance of
   preferred stock warrants.......           --             --          75,000
  Proceeds from issuance of
   redeemable preferred stock.....      500,000        500,000         245,000
                                      ---------    -----------  --------------
        Net cash provided by
         financing activities.....      500,035        500,035       1,404,056
                                      ---------    -----------  --------------
Net increase in cash and cash
 equivalents......................       84,541        441,459         172,059
Cash and cash equivalents,
 beginning of period..............           --             --          84,541
                                      ---------    -----------  --------------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of
 period...........................    $  84,541    $   441,459        $256,600
                                      =========    ===========  ==============
Supplemental disclosure of cash
 flow:
  Cash paid for interest..........    $      --    $        --  $       15,772
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                     F-186
<PAGE>

                               TRAFFIC.COM, INC.
                        (A Development Stage Enterprise)

                         Notes to Financial Statements
                               December 31, 1998

1. Organization and Liquidity

      traffic.com, Inc. (the "Company") commenced its current operations on
January 8, 1998. The Company is a development stage company, as defined in
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 7 "Accounting and Reporting By
Development Stage Enterprises." traffic.com is currently developing a
nationwide traffic and logistics data collection network which will provide
real time data to end users. The Company plans to distribute its data products
through several distribution channels, including broadcast media, wireless
communication and the internet, as well as to logistics, fleet and engineering
businesses. The Company has incurred losses since its inception as it has
devoted substantially all of its efforts toward building network infrastructure
and internal staffing, developing systems, expanding into new markets, and
raising capital. The Company has generated no revenue to date from distribution
of data products and is subject to a number of risks similar to those of other
development stage companies, including dependence on key individuals, the
ability to demonstrate technological feasibility, and the need to obtain
adequate additional financing necessary to fund the development and marketing
of its products and services, and customer acceptance. The Company is in
discussions with potential customers regarding its products and services.

      See Note 3 for description of business of subsidiary acquired after
December 31, 1998.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    Principles of consolidation

      The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company
and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions
and balances have been eliminated.

    Cash and cash equivalents

      Cash and cash equivalents represent cash and highly liquid short-term
investments with original maturities of three months or less. Such investments
are carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair value because of the
short maturity of these instruments.

    Property and equipment

      Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided for
using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related
assets.

      Under the terms of a government contract, the Company has been engaged to
provide traffic data to various federal and state agencies for research,
planning and congestion management. As part of the contract, the Company will
install digital traffic surveillance systems, the cost of which will be
partially reimbursed by the government. Such reimbursements are billed upon the
achievement of defined milestones and are recorded as a reduction of the
capital expenditures incurred in the installation of the digital system as
shown in Note 4. As part of the terms of the government contract, in the event
the Company terminates the contract, the government has the right to all
equipment acquired with government funds at no cost and a right to purchase all
equipment acquired with private funds at fair value.

                                     F-187
<PAGE>

                               TRAFFIC.COM, INC.
                        (A Development Stage Enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    Intangible asset

      The intangible asset represents the Company's purchase of the traffic.com
URL address and is being amortized over a useful life of 3 years. Amortization
expense for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 was $14,722.

    Asset valuation

      In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 121,
"Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets
to be Disposed Of" ("SFAS 121"), the carrying value of long-lived assets and
certain identifiable intangible assets will be evaluated whenever changes in
circumstances indicate the carrying amount of such assets may not be
recoverable. In performing such a review for recoverability, the Company will
compare the expected future cash flows (estimated undiscounted cash flows
associated with such assets) to the carrying value of the long-lived assets and
identifiable intangibles. If the expected future cash flows are less than the
carrying amount of such assets, the Company will recognize an impairment loss
for the difference between the carrying amount of the assets and their
estimated fair value.

    Revenue recognition

      The Company recognizes revenue and expense relating to government
contracts on the percentage-of-completion method, measured on the basis of
costs incurred as compared to management's estimate of total costs.
Management's estimates of costs are reviewed periodically as the work on
contracts progresses. Provisions for estimated contract losses are recorded
when identified. Unbilled receivables and inventoried costs and estimated
earnings can be invoiced upon attaining certain milestones under fixed-price
contracts and upon completion of construction on certain projects.

    Income taxes

      The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" which
requires the establishment of a deferred tax asset or liability for the
recognition of future deductions or taxable amounts, and operating loss and tax
credit carryforwards. Deferred tax expense or benefit is recognized as a result
of the change in the deferred asset or liability during the year. If necessary,
the Company will establish a valuation allowance to reduce any deferred tax
asset to an amount which will, more likely than not, be realized.

    Use of estimates

      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

                                     F-188
<PAGE>

                                TRAFFIC.COM, INC
                        (A Development Stage Enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    Stock-based compensation

      Stock based compensation is recognized using the intrinsic value method
prescribed in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock
Issued to Employees," and related interpretations. Accordingly, compensation
cost for stock options is measured as the excess, if any, of the fair market
value of the Company's stock at the date of grant over the amount an individual
must pay to acquire the stock and is amortized over the vesting period. All
transactions in which goods and services are the consideration received for the
issuance of equity instruments, such as stock options, are expensed based on
the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity
instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measured. The Company has
adopted the disclosure only provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS 123").

    Comprehensive income

      Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting
Comprehensive Income" ("SFAS 130") establishes a standard for reporting and
displaying comprehensive income and its components within the financial
statements. Comprehensive income includes charges and credits to equity that
are not the results of transactions with shareholders. Comprehensive income is
comprised of net income and other comprehensive income. There were no
components of other comprehensive income for the period ended December 31, 1998
or for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1999 (unaudited).

    Unaudited interim financial statements

      The financial statements as of September 30, 1999 and for the nine months
ended September 30, 1998 and 1999 are unaudited. In the opinion of management,
the September 30, 1998 and 1999 unaudited interim financial statements include
all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a
fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for those
periods. The results of operations for the nine months ended September 1999 are
not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the
year ending December 31, 1999.

3. Acquisition (Unaudited)

      On March 1, 1999, the Company acquired all of the outstanding common
stock of Sensor Management Systems, Inc. (SMS) for a purchase price of
$1,550,000. SMS is a government contractor specializing in installation of
traffic monitoring systems. The purchase consideration consisted of $300,000 in
notes payable and 1,250,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock valued at
$1,250,000. The purchase agreement also includes additional consideration of
$75,000 which is contingent upon certain performance metrics. Such
consideration will be recognized when the contingency is resolved and the
consideration becomes payable. The acquisition has been accounted for as a
purchase in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion 16 "Business
Combinations". Goodwill of $1,415,641 related to the acquisition is being
amortized on a straight-line basis over a useful life of three years.
Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 was $289,847.

                                     F-189
<PAGE>

                               TRAFFIC.COM, INC.
                        (A Development Stage Enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


4. Property and Equipment, Net

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      (unaudited)
                                          December 31, September 30,  Useful
                                              1998         1999        Life
                                          ------------ ------------- ---------
   <S>                                    <C>          <C>           <C>
   Machinery and equipment...............    $   --     $   87,794    10 years
   Office furniture and equipment........        --          6,738     5 years
   Computer hardware and software........     3,269         39,734   3-5 years
   Vehicles..............................        --        213,442     5 years
   Construction in progress..............        --        869,839
                                             ------     ----------
                                              3,269      1,217,547
   Accumulated depreciation..............      (654)        (7,365)
   Construction in progress cost
    reimbursement........................        --       (173,992)
                                             ------     ----------
                                             $2,615     $1,036,190
                                             ======     ==========
</TABLE>

      Depreciation expense was $654 and $6,711 for the period ended December
31, 1998 and the nine months ended September 30, 1999.

5. Short-term Debt (Unaudited)

      A subsidiary of the Company is a party to a $100,000 revolving credit
facility which bears interest at prime plus 1% and is payable on demand. The
line of credit is collateralized by the assets of the subsidiary. The facility
expires in January 2000. At September 30, 1999, the outstanding balance on this
line of credit was $97,200 at an interest rate of 9.25%.

      A subsidiary of the Company is a party to a promissory note which bears
interest at prime plus 1.5% and is payable on demand. The note is
collateralized by the assets of the subsidiary. At September 30, 1999, the
outstanding balance on this note was $47,000 at an interest rate of 9.75%.

6. Notes Payable--Related Parties (Unaudited)

    SMS note payable

      In connection with the acquisition of SMS (Note 3), the Company entered
into a promissory note in the amount of $375,000 with the sellers of SMS, who
are now shareholders of the Company. The note bears interest at 6% and is
payable in two installments. The first installment of $300,000 is due upon
completion of an equity financing by the Company in excess of $1,000,000. The
remaining $75,000 will be recognized upon resolution of certain purchase price
contingencies. See Note 12 for payment of the first installment subsequent to
September 30, 1999.

    Convertible demand note payable

      On April 22, 1999, the Company issued a convertible note payable in the
amount of $1,200,000 to certain holders of the Company's Preferred Stock (Note
9). The note bears interest at 9%, is payable on demand and is collateralized
by the assets of the Company. The note may be converted at the option of the
holder into shares of any new class or series of equity securities issued by
the Company within one year from the date of the note or into shares of Series
A Convertible Preferred Stock at a conversion price of $1.00 per share.

                                     F-190
<PAGE>

                               TRAFFIC.COM, INC.
                        (A Development Stage Enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


      In conjunction with issuance of the note, the Company issued warrants to
purchase 600,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock at a purchase
price of $1.00 per share, exercisable through April 22, 2009. The aggregate
value of the warrants was estimated at $75,000 and was accounted for as
discount on the note payable. The discount is being amortized over the
estimated period to conversion of the note. At September 30, 1999, the
remaining unamortized discount balance was $3,125. See Note 12 regarding
conversion of the note subsequent to September 30, 1999.

7. Long-term Debt (Unaudited)

      As a consequence of the acquisition of SMS, the Company is a party to
various long-term collateralized vehicle and equipment loans. A portion of
these loans bear interest at prime plus .25% while the remainder carry fixed
rates from 8.75% to 9.75%. Monthly payments of principal and interest under
these loans amount to $6,709. The loans mature at various dates, beginning
December 4, 2000 through January 4, 2004.

8. Income Taxes

      At December 31, 1998 and September 30, 1999, the Company had net
deductible temporary differences and net operating loss carryforwards of
approximately $441,000 and $2,200,000, respectively. The tax loss carryforwards
expire beginning in 2013. A full valuation allowance has been provided for the
net deductible temporary differences and tax loss carryforwards due to
uncertainty regarding their utilization.

9. Mandatorily Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock

    Fiscal 1998

      On September 22, 1998, the Company issued 500,000 shares of Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series A Preferred Stock"), $0.01 par value, at a
purchase price of $1.00 per share for total proceeds of $500,000. Each share of
Series A Preferred Stock is convertible into one share of Common Stock at the
option of the holder and converts automatically upon an initial public offering
of Common Stock. The conversion ratio is subject to change based on certain
dilution events, as defined in the preferred stock purchase agreement. The
Series A Preferred Stock is entitled to receive any dividends declared on the
Company's Common Stock based on the number of shares into which the Series A
Preferred Stock is convertible. Each holder of the Series A Preferred Stock is
entitled to one vote for each share of Common Stock into which such share of
Series A Preferred Stock is convertible. In addition, the Series A Preferred
Stock holders, voting as a separate class, are entitled to elect two of the
Company's five directors. The Series A Preferred Stock is redeemable by the
holder at any time after the fifth anniversary of the original issuance date in
an amount equal to the original purchase price plus any declared but unpaid
dividends. In the event of liquidation, the Series A Preferred Stock carries a
premium of 8% per year.

    Nine months ended September 30, 1999 (unaudited)

      On January 27, 1999; May 26, 1999 and August 6, 1999, the Company issued
45,000; 100,000 and 100,000 additional shares of Series A Preferred Stock,
respectively, to new investors at a purchase price of $1.00 per share.

      See Note 12 for changes to the terms of the Series A Preferred Stock
subsequent to September 30, 1999.

                                     F-191
<PAGE>

                               TRAFFIC.COM, INC.
                        (A Development Stage Enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


10. Shareholders' Deficit

    Common stock

      The Company is authorized to issue 5,000,000 shares of $.01 par value
common stock. Common shareholders have the right to one vote for each share of
Common Stock held. Common shareholders have the right to elect two members of
the Board of Directors, and one additional member to be voted with the
preferred shareholders.

    Preferred stock

      The Company is authorized to issue 750,000 shares of $.01 par value
preferred stock. The Board of Directors has the authority to issue shares and
to fix voting privileges, dividend rates, conversion privileges and any other
rights of the preferred stock.

      See Note 12 for changes to the Company's Articles of Incorporation
subsequent to September 30, 1999.

11. Commitments and Contingencies (Unaudited)

    Legal proceedings

      During 1998, the Company was engaged in merger negotiations which were
subsequently terminated in February 1999. In July 1999, the former target
company filed a civil suit in connection with the termination of merger
negotiations. The case is in the preliminary stages; however, the Company does
not believe that the suit will result in a material adverse impact on the
financial condition or results of operations of the Company.

      Prior to termination of negotiations, the Company advanced $140,000 to
the target company. A valuation allowance has been established related to this
advance based on uncertainty regarding its collection.

12. Subsequent Events (Unaudited)

    Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation

      On October 6, 1999, the Company amended and restated its Articles of
Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares to 45,000,000,
divided into a class of 33,800,000 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value per
share, and a class of 11,200,000 shares of Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value per
share. The 11,200,000 shares of Preferred Stock are further designated as
2,600,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (Note 9); 5,000,000
shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock and 3,600,000 shares of Series C
Convertible Preferred Stock. In addition, the number of directors was increased
to seven.

      The amendment altered the voting rights of the Common Stock such that
holders of Common Stock, voting together with the holders of the Series A,
Series B and Series C Preferred Stock, are entitled to elect three directors of
the Company.

      As a result of the amendment, the terms of the Series A Preferred Stock
were changed to reflect a mandatory redemption date of five years from the date
of the first issuance of Series B Preferred Stock for one-

                                     F-192
<PAGE>

                               TRAFFIC.COM, INC.
                        (A Development Stage Enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

third of the outstanding Series A Preferred Stock. The remaining two-thirds may
be redeemed in equal installments on the sixth and seventh anniversary of the
first issuance of Series B Preferred Stock. The voting rights of the Series A
Preferred Stock were changed to allow the holders of Series A Preferred Stock
to elect one director, voting as a separate class.

      The newly authorized Series B Preferred Stock is convertible into one
share of Common Stock at the option of the holder and converts automatically
upon an initial public offering of Common Stock. The conversion ratio is
subject to change based on certain dilution events. The Series B Preferred
Stock is entitled to receive non-cumulative dividends of $0.19 per share as
well as any dividends declared on the Company's Common Stock based on the
number of shares into which the Series B Preferred Stock is convertible. Each
holder of the Series B Preferred Stock is entitled to one and one-half votes
for each share of Common Stock into which such share of Series B Preferred
Stock is convertible. In addition, the Series B Preferred Stock holders, voting
as a separate class, are entitled to elect two directors. The Series B
Preferred Stock is redeemable by the holder in one-third increments on the
fifth, sixth and seventh anniversary of the first issuance of Series B
Preferred Stock. In the event of liquidation, the Series B Preferred Stock
carries a premium of 8% per year.

      The newly authorized Series C Preferred Stock is convertible into one
share of Common Stock at the option of the holder and converts automatically
upon an initial public offering of Common Stock. The conversion ratio is
subject to change based on certain dilution events. The Series C Preferred
Stock is entitled to receive non-cumulative dividends of $0.19 per share as
well as any dividends declared on the Company's Common Stock based on the
number of shares into which the Series C Preferred Stock is convertible. Each
holder of the Series C Preferred Stock is entitled to one vote for each share
of Common Stock into which such share of Series C Preferred Stock is
convertible. In addition, the Series C Preferred Stock holders, voting as a
separate class, are entitled to elect one director. The Series C Preferred
Stock is redeemable by the holder in one-third increments on the fifth, sixth
and seventh anniversary of the first issuance of Series B Preferred Stock. In
the event of liquidation, the Series C Preferred Stock carries a premium of 8%
per year.

    Sale of Preferred Stock

      On October 7, 1999, the Company entered into a preferred stock purchase
agreement with a group of investors. Under the terms of the agreement, the
Company agreed to sell 4,824,563 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock
and 3,508,771 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock. The shares are to
be sold in three separate increments of 2,026, 316 shares of Series B and
1,473,683 shares of Series C; 1,490,852 shares of Series B and 1,084,256 shares
of Series C; and 1,307,395 shares of Series B and 950,832 shares of Series C,
each at a purchase price of $2.00, $2.33 and $2.66 per share, respectively.

      The first purchase of shares was completed on October 7, 1999 and
resulted in proceeds to the Company of approximately $7,000,000. The second and
third purchases are subject to the Company's achievement of certain performance
metrics set forth in the agreement no later than September 30, 2000 and
September 30, 2001, respectively.

    Conversion of Note Payable

      On October 7, 1999, the outstanding convertible demand note in the amount
of $1,200,000 plus accrued interest of $48,378 was converted in accordance with
its terms into 1,248,378 shares of Series A Preferred Stock at a conversion
price of $1 per share. The remaining unamortized discount was recognized as
interest expense at the date of conversion.

                                     F-193
<PAGE>

                               TRAFFIC.COM, INC.
                        (A Development Stage Enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    Stock Option Plans

      In October 1999, the Company's Board of Directors and shareholders
approved the 1999 Long-Term Incentive Plan which reserves 1,157,000 shares of
Common Stock for issuance to directors, officers and other key employees. The
plan is administered by the Board and provides for grants of stock options,
stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, deferred stock, stock bonuses,
dividend equivalents and other stock-based awards. Stock options granted under
the plan have an exercise price equal to 100% of fair market value (as
determined by the Board) on the date of grant, expire ten years from the date
of grant and are exercisable as determined by the Board. On October 6, 1999,
456,000 stock options were granted to employees at an exercise price of $0.25
per share.

      In October 1999, the Company's Board of Directors and shareholders
approved the 1999 Non-Employees' Stock Plan which reserves 1,200,000 shares of
Common Stock for issuance to non-employee directors, advisors and consultants.
The plan is administered by the Board and provides for grants of stock options
and restricted stock, as well as the payment of directors' fees in the form of
shares or deferred shares of Common Stock. Stock options granted under the plan
have an exercise price equal to 100% of fair market value (as determined by the
Board) on the date of grant, expire ten years from the date of grant and are
exercisable in 25% increments each year following the first anniversary of the
date of grant. On October 6, 1999, 716,000 stock options were granted to non-
employee directors at an exercise price of $0.25 per share.

    SMS Note Payable

      As a result of the first closing of the Series B and Series C Preferred
Stock, on October 13, 1999, the Company repaid the $300,000 note payable to the
sellers of SMS, in accordance with the terms of the note.


                                     F-194
<PAGE>

                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To United Messaging, Inc.:

      We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of United Messaging, Inc.
(a development-stage enterprise) (the Company) as of December 31, 1998, and the
related statements of operations, redeemable convertible preferred stock and
stockholders' deficit and cash flows for the period from August 25, 1998
(inception) to December 31, 1998. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express
and opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

      We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

      In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of United Messaging,
Inc. (a development stage enterprise) as of December 31, 1998, and the results
of its operations and its cash flows for the period August 25, 1998 (inception)
to December 31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.

                                          Arthur Andersen LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
November 9, 1999

                                     F-195
<PAGE>

                             UNITED MESSAGING, INC.
                        (A Development-Stage Enterprise)

                                 Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      (Audited)    (Unaudited)
                                                     December 31, September 30,
                                                         1998         1999
                                                     ------------ -------------
<S>                                                  <C>          <C>
Assets
Current assets:
  Cash..............................................  $     613    $ 2,490,333
  Accounts receivable...............................         --         94,530
  Prepaid expenses..................................        917        305,091
                                                      ---------    -----------
    Total current assets............................      1,530      2,889,954
                                                      ---------    -----------
Property and equipment, net of accumulated
 depreciation of $1,572 and $56,617, respectively...     19,192        887,886
                                                      ---------    -----------
    Total assets....................................  $  20,722    $ 3,777,840
                                                      =========    ===========
Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable..................................  $   6,973    $   380,279
  Accrued expenses..................................     53,669        493,302
  Deferred revenues.................................         --         57,000
  Due to employees..................................     10,882            345
  Advances from stockholder.........................     53,197             --
                                                      ---------    -----------
    Total liabilities...............................    124,721        930,926
                                                      ---------    -----------
Commitments and contingences (note 8)
Redeemable Series A convertible preferred stock.....         --      5,784,041
                                                      ---------    -----------
Stockholders' deficit:
  Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 4,500,000 shares
   authorized, none outstanding at December 31,
   1998, 4,500,000 Redeemable Series A Convertible
   shares issued and outstanding at September 30,
   1999.............................................         --             --
  Common stock, $.001 par value, 9,500,000 shares
   authorized, 2,066,677 issued and outstanding at
   December 31, 1998, 3,333,350 issued and
   outstanding at September 30, 1999................      2,067          3,333
  Additional paid-in capital........................         --             --
  Additional paid-in capital--warrants..............         --         53,727
  Deficit accumulated during the development stage..   (106,066)    (2,994,187)
                                                      ---------    -----------
    Total stockholders' deficit.....................   (103,999)    (2,937,127)
                                                      ---------    -----------
    Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit.....  $  20,722    $ 3,777,840
                                                      =========    ===========
</TABLE>

        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

                                     F-196
<PAGE>

                             UNITED MESSAGING, INC.
                        (A Development-Stage Enterprise)

                            Statements of Operations

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                           (Audited)    (Unaudited)                 (Unaudited)
                          Period From   Period From                 Period From
                           August 25,   August 25,    (Unaudited)   August 25,
                              1998         1998          Nine          1998
                          (Inception)   (Inception)     Months      (Inception)
                            Through       Through        Ended        Through
                          December 31, September 30, September 30, September 30,
                              1998         1998          1999          1998
                          ------------ ------------- ------------- -------------
<S>                       <C>          <C>           <C>           <C>
Revenues................   $      --       $  --      $    37,530   $    37,530
Expenses Incurred in the
 Development Stage:
  Operations............      20,940          --          813,809       834,749
  Selling and
   marketing............      69,429          --          727,924       797,353
  Administration........      14,125         255        1,280,452     1,294,577
  Depreciation..........       1,572          --           55,045        56,617
                           ---------       -----      -----------   -----------
    Total expenses......     106,066         255        2,877,230     2,983,296
                           ---------       -----      -----------   -----------
  Operating loss........    (106,066)       (255)      (2,839,700)   (2,945,766)
Interest Income.........          --          --           64,464        64,464
                           ---------       -----      -----------   -----------
Net Loss................    (106,066)       (255)      (2,775,236)   (2,881,302)
Preferred Stock
 Dividends..............          --          --          159,041       159,041
                           ---------       -----      -----------   -----------
Net Loss Applicable to
 Common Shareholders....   $(106,066)      $(255)     $(2,934,277)  $(3,040,343)
                           =========       =====      ===========   ===========
</TABLE>



        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

                                     F-197
<PAGE>

                             UNITED MESSAGING, INC.
                        (A Development-Stage Enterprise)

 Statements of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Deficit

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         Stockholders' Deficit
                                                    -----------------------------------------------------------------
                                        Redeemable                                Additional                 Total
                                        Convertible  Common    Common  Additional  Paid-in                  Stock-
                                         Preferred    Stock    Stock    Paid-in    Capital-  Accumulated   holders'
                                           Stock    (Shares)  (Amount)  Capital    Warrants    Deficit      Deficit
                                        ----------- --------- -------- ---------- ---------- -----------  -----------
<S>                                     <C>         <C>       <C>      <C>        <C>        <C>          <C>
Balance, August 25, 1998 (Inception)..  $       --         --  $   --   $     --   $    --   $        --  $        --
 Issuance of Common stock.............          --  2,066,677   2,067         --        --            --        2,067
 Net Loss.............................          --         --      --         --        --      (106,066)    (106,066)
                                        ----------  ---------  ------   --------   -------   -----------  -----------
Balance, December 31, 1998............          --  2,066,677   2,067         --        --      (106,066)    (103,999)
 Issuance of Common stock
  (unaudited).........................          --  1,266,673   1,266     11,400        --            --       12,666
 Issuance of Preferred stock
  (unaudited).........................   5,625,000         --      --         --        --            --           --
 Contribution by stockholder of
  advance (Note 4) (unaudited)........          --         --      --     34,756        --            --       34,756
 Issuance of warrants to bank
  (unaudited).........................          --         --      --         --    53,727            --       53,727
 Preferred stock dividends
  (unaudited).........................     159,041         --      --    (46,156)       --      (112,885)    (159,041)
 Net Loss (unaudited).................          --         --      --         --        --    (2,775,236)  (2,775,236)
                                        ----------  ---------  ------   --------   -------   -----------  -----------
Balance, September 30, 1999
 (Unaudited)..........................  $5,784,041  3,333,350  $3,333   $     --   $53,727   $(2,994,187) $(2,937,127)
                                        ==========  =========  ======   ========   =======   ===========  ===========
</TABLE>



        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

                                     F-198
<PAGE>

                             UNITED MESSAGING, INC.
                        (A Development-Stage Enterprise)

                            Statements of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                         (Audited)    (Unaudited)                 (Unaudited)
                        Period From   Period From                 Period From
                         August 25,   August 25,                  August 25,
                            1998         1998       (Unaudited)      1998
                        (Inception)   (Inception)   Nine Months   (Inception)
                          Through       Through        Ended        Through
                        December 31, September 30, September 30, September 30,
                            1998         1998          1999          1999
                        ------------ ------------- ------------- -------------
<S>                     <C>          <C>           <C>           <C>
Operating Activities:
 Net loss..............  $(106,066)      $(393)     $(2,775,236)  $(2,881,302)
 Adjustments to
  reconcile net loss to
  net cash used in
  operating activities:
  Depreciation.........      1,572          --           55,045        56,617
  Increase (decrease)
   in cash due to
   changes in:
    Prepaid expenses...       (917)         --         (250,447)     (251,364)
    Accounts
     receivable........         --          --          (94,530)      (94,530)
    Accounts payable...      6,973         393          373,306       380,279
    Accrued expenses...     53,669          --          439,633       493,302
    Deferred revenue...         --          --           57,000        57,000
    Due to employees...     10,882          --          (10,537)          345
                         ---------       -----      -----------   -----------
      Net cash used in
       operating
       activities......    (33,887)         --       (2,205,766)   (2,239,653)
                         ---------       -----      -----------   -----------
Investing Activities:
 Capital expenditures..    (20,764)         --         (923,739)     (944,503)
                         ---------       -----      -----------   -----------
      Net cash used in
       investing
       activities......    (20,764)         --         (923,739)     (944,503)
                         ---------       -----      -----------   -----------
Financing Activities:
 Proceeds from issuance
  of common stock......         --          --           12,666        12,666
 Proceeds from issuance
  of preferred stock...         --          --        5,625,000     5,625,000
 Advances from
  stockholder..........     55,264          --          (18,441)       36,823
                         ---------       -----      -----------   -----------
      Net cash provided
       by financing
       activities......     55,264          --        5,619,225     5,674,489
                         ---------       -----      -----------   -----------
Net Increase in Cash...        613          --        2,489,720     2,490,333
Cash, beginning of
 period................         --          --              613            --
                         ---------       -----      -----------   -----------
Cash, End of Period....  $     613       $  --      $ 2,490,333   $ 2,490,333
                         =========       =====      ===========   ===========
</TABLE>


        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

                                     F-199
<PAGE>

                             UNITED MESSAGING, INC.
                        (A Development-Stage Enterprise)

                         Notes to Financial Statements

   (Information as of September 30, 1999 and for the period from inception to
                                 September 30,
      1998 and for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 is unaudited)

1. Background:

      United Messaging, Inc. (the Company) was incorporated in Delaware on
August 25, 1998 (inception), for the purpose of becoming the premier worldwide
provider of electronic messaging networks.

      Since inception, the Company has been engaged principally in
organizational activities, including raising capital, recruiting a management
team and employees, executing agreements, negotiating strategic relationships
and developing operational plans and marketing activities. Accordingly, the
Company is in the development stage, as defined by the Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 7 Accounting and Reporting by Development Stage
Enterprises.

2. Significant Accounting Policies:

    Interim Financial Statements

      The financial statements for the period from inception to September 30,
1998 and for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 are unaudited, and in the
opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting only of normal
recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial
position as of September 30, 1999 and the results of its operations for the
period from inception to September 30, 1998 and the nine months ended September
30, 1999. The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30,
1999 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the
entire year.

    Use of Estimates

      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

    Financial Instruments

      The Company's financial instruments principally consist of cash and
accounts payable. Cash and accounts payable are carried at cost which
approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.

    Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated
depreciation.

      Property and equipment are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the
estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

<TABLE>
        <S>                                                              <C>
        Software........................................................ 3 years
        Computer equipment.............................................. 5 years
</TABLE>

                                     F-200
<PAGE>

                             UNITED MESSAGING, INC.
                        (A Development-Stage Enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    Long-Lived Assets

      In accordance with SFAS No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-
Lived Assets to be Disposed Of, the Company periodically evaluates the carrying
value of long-lived assets when events and circumstances warrant such review.
The carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired when the
anticipated undiscounted cash flow from such asset is separately identifiable
and is less than the carrying value. In that event, a loss is recognized in the
amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair market value of the long-
lived asset. The Company has identified no such impairment losses.

    Income Taxes

      At inception, the Company elected to be an S corporation under the
Internal Revenue Code for federal income tax purposes. In lieu of corporate
income taxes, the stockholders of an S corporation are taxed on their
proportionate share of the Company's taxable income or loss. Therefore, the
Company did not record a provision or benefit for federal income taxes prior to
May 21, 1999. The Company is not an S corporation for state income tax purposes
and, therefore, is responsible for state income taxes and liabilities. On May
21, 1999, in connection with the sale of Series A convertible preferred stock
(see Note 4), the Company's S corporation status for federal income taxes was
terminated. Therefore, subsequent to that date, the Company is responsible for
both federal and state income tax liabilities. Due to the Company's net
operating loss in the period from May 22, 1999 to September 30, 1999 no
provision for federal or state income taxes has been provided. The Company has
recorded a valuation allowance against its net deferred tax asset.

    Recapitalization

      On May 10, 1999, the Company increased its authorized shares of common
stock from 1,000,000 to 9,500,000, and authorized 4,500,000 shares of preferred
stock with a par value of $.001 per share. Additionally, the Company effected a
1,000-for-one stock split and changed the par value of its Common stock to
$.001 per share. All references in the financial statements to the number of
shares and to per share amounts have been retroactively restated to reflect
these changes.

3. Property and Equipment:

      A summary of property and equipments is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      December 31, September 30,
                                                          1998         1999
                                                      ------------ -------------
        <S>                                           <C>          <C>
        Computer and software equipment..............   $20,764      $944,503
          Less: Accumulated depreciation.............     1,572        56,617
                                                        -------      --------
        Property and equipment, net..................   $19,192      $887,886
                                                        =======      ========
</TABLE>

4. Advances from Officer:

      During 1998 and the nine months ended September 30, 1999 an
employee/officer advanced $74,481 and $51,357, respectively, to the Company.
The Company paid back $21,282 in 1998 and $69,800 in the nine months ended
September 30, 1999. On August 19, 1999 the employee and the Company agreed that
the remaining $34,756 of the advance would be forgiven and contributed to
capital. Such amount has been reflected as an increase to additional paid in
capital in the accompanying financial statements.

                                     F-201
<PAGE>

                             UNITED MESSAGING, INC.
                        (A Development-Stage Enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


5. Accrued Expenses:

      Accrued expenses included $40,739 and $282,119 of employee compensation
and related benefits at December 31, 1998 and September 30, 1999.

6. Credit Facility:

      On September 30, 1999, the Company obtained a credit facility from a bank
that expires on September 29, 2000 (the "Credit Facility"). The Credit Facility
consists provides for revolving advances (the "Revolving Facility") and
equipment advances (the "Equipment Facility"). The Company may borrow up to
$1,000,000 on the Equipment Facility and $500,000 on the Revolving Facility.
The availability under the Equipment Facility will automatically increase to
$1,500,000 if the Company closes an equity offering which raises at least
$5,000,000. Advances under the Revolving Facility bear interest at prime plus
1.25%, and mature on September 29, 2000. Advances under the Equipment Facility
can not be made after September 29, 2000, are repayable in 36 monthly
installments from the date of the advance and bear interest at the greater of
7.5% or the 36 month treasury rate as of the date of the advance plus 3.25%.
The Credit Facility has no financial covenants.

      In connection with the Credit Facility, the Company issued a warrant to
purchase 60,000 shares of its Common stock to the bank (see Note 8). Using the
Black-scholes valuation method, the Company assigned a value of $53,757 to the
warrant. This amount has been recorded as an other asset and will be amortized
as interest expense over the repayment term of the advances under the facility.

7. Debt:

      On April 9, 1999, the Company borrowed $400,000 from an investor payable
May 26, 1999, with interest at 5% thereafter. The borrowing is in the form of a
convertible promissory note, convertible into Series A preferred stock. The
borrowing was repaid in May 1999 in conjunction with the issuance of Series A
convertible preferred stock (Note 8).

8. Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Deficit:

    Preferred Stock

      On May 21, 1999, the Company sold 4,500,000 shares of Series A redeemable
convertible preferred stock ("Series A Preferred") at a price of $1.25 per
share, resulting in proceeds to the Company of $5,625,000. Each share of Series
A Preferred is convertible at the option of the holder into common stock at
$1.25 per share subject to certain adjustments of the conversion price. The
holders of the Series A Preferred are entitled to receive dividends at a rate
of $0.08 per share per year. Such dividends are payable when declared by the
Board of Directors. The Series A convertible preferred stock is redeemable at
the option of its holders at any time after May 21, 2004 at a redemption price
equal to $1.25 per share plus accrued but unpaid dividends.

      In the event of liquidation of the Company, the holders of Series A
convertible preferred stock are also entitled to receive $1.25 per share plus
accrued but unpaid dividends (adjusted for stock dividends, combination, or
splits) for each share of Series A preferred prior to and in preference to any
distribution to holders of common stock.

                                     F-202
<PAGE>

                             UNITED MESSAGING, INC.
                        (A Development-Stage Enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    Common Stock

      On February 1, 1999, the Company issued 1,266,673 shares of common stock
to founding employees of the Company at fair market value of $.01 per share, as
determined by the Board, given the development stage of the Company.

    Stock Options

      The Company has an option plan which provides for the issuance of up to
1,666,650 shares of Common stock for incentive stock options ("ISOs"),
nonqualified stock options ("NQSOs") and restricted shares. ISOs are granted
with exercise prices at or above fair value as determined by the Board of
Directors. NQSOs are granted with exercise prices determined by the Board of
Directors. During the nine months ended September 30, 1999, the board of
directors granted to certain officers and employees of the Company options to
purchase 827,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $.125 per
share. The options vest over a four year period.

      The Company applies Accounting Principal Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25,
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and the related interpretations in
accounting for options issued under the 1999 Plan. Under APB No. 25,
compensation cost related to stock options granted to employees is computed
based on the intrinsic value of the stock option at the date of grant, which
represents the difference between the exercise price and the fair value of the
Company's Common stock. Under SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation," compensation cost related to stock options granted to employees
is computed based on the value of the stock option at the date of grant using
an option valuation methodology, typically the Black-Scholes pricing model.
SFAS No. 123 can be applied either by recording the fair value of the options
or by continuing to record the APB No. 25 value and disclosing the SFAS No. 123
impact on a proforma basis. The Company has elected the disclosure method of
SFAS No. 123.

    Warrants

      On September 30, 1999 the Company issued to a bank a warrant to purchase
60,000 shares of Common stock at $1.25 per share (see Note 6). The warrant
expires on September 29, 2006.

9. Related-Party Transactions:

      A stockholder has advanced funds and paid expenses on behalf of the
Company which are recorded as an advance from stockholder in the balance sheet.
Such amounts are noninterest bearing and unsecured (see Note 4).

      The Company's operating facilities are located in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
During the period from inception through December 31, 1998, the Company
occupied an office building partially owned by the sole stockholder. The
Company incurred no rent expense in 1998.

                                     F-203
<PAGE>

                             UNITED MESSAGING, INC.
                        (A Development-Stage Enterprise)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


10. Commitments and Contingencies:

      On April 22, 1999, the Company entered into a lease for a commercial
office building in Pennsylvania, which is partially owned by a stockholder. The
lease is for one year beginning May 1, 1999, with an annual rent of $88,800.
Also, in April 1999, the Company entered into a one-year lease for an office
facility in Virginia beginning May 1, 1999, and a lease for an operating
facility in Pennsylvania beginning June 1, 1999, and ending December 31, 2002.

      Future annual minimum lease payments for noncancellable operating leases
as of December 31, 1998 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
      Year Ended December 31,
      -----------------------
      <S>                                                              <C>
      1999............................................................ $115,788
      2000............................................................  135,206
      2001............................................................  110,834
      2002............................................................  116,922
</TABLE>

                                     F-204
<PAGE>

                       Report of Independent Accountants


To the Board of Directors and
Shareholders of Universal Access, Inc.:

In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheets and the related statements of
operations, of cash flows and of stockholders' (deficit) equity present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Universal Access, Inc. (the
Company) at December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the results of its operations and
its cash flows for the period from October 2, 1997 (date of inception) to
December 31, 1997 and the year ended December 31, 1998, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management; our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our
audits of these statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.

                                          PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Chicago, Illinois
April 6, 1999, except as to Note 2,
which is as of September 15, 1999

                                     F-205
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                                 Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     (Unaudited)
                                          December 31, December 31,   March 31,
                                              1997         1998         1999
                                          ------------ ------------  -----------
<S>                                       <C>          <C>           <C>
Assets
Current assets:
 Cash and cash equivalents..............   $   1,000   $   844,000   $ 5,570,000
 Accounts receivable, net...............      44,000       657,000     1,271,000
 Prepaid expenses and other current
  assets................................         --         15,000       217,000
 Security deposits......................      54,000        85,000       113,000
                                           ---------   -----------   -----------
   Total current assets.................      99,000     1,601,000     7,171,000
Restricted cash.........................         --        149,000       134,000
Property and equipment, net.............       1,000       219,000       263,000
                                           ---------   -----------   -----------
   Total assets.........................   $ 100,000   $ 1,969,000   $ 7,568,000
                                           =========   ===========   ===========
Liabilities and Stockholders' (Deficit)
 Equity
Current liabilities:
 Accounts payable.......................   $  56,000   $   577,000   $   334,000
 Accrued expenses and other current
  liabilities...........................       2,000        75,000       278,000
 Unearned revenue, net..................         --        381,000       625,000
 Notes payable--shareholders............      76,000       126,000       100,000
 Short-term borrowings..................         --            --        500,000
 Unissued redeemable cumulative
  convertible Series A Preferred Stock..         --      1,004,000           --
                                           ---------   -----------   -----------
   Total current liabilities............     134,000     2,163,000     1,837,000
Note payable............................         --        149,000       134,000
                                           ---------   -----------   -----------
   Total liabilities....................     134,000     2,312,000     1,971,000
                                           ---------   -----------   -----------
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)
Redeemable cumulative convertible Series
 A Preferred Stock, no par value;
 1,000,000 shares authorized; 335,334
 shares issued and outstanding plus ac-
 crued dividends of $20,000 (liquidation
 value of $903,000).....................         --        903,000           --
Redeemable cumulative convertible Series
 A Preferred Stock warrants.............         --         36,000           --
Stockholders' (deficit) equity:
 Cumulative convertible Series A
  Preferred Stock, no par value;
  1,000,000 shares authorized; 772,331
  shares issued and outstanding plus
  accrued dividends of $37,000
  (liquidation value of $2,004,000)--
  unaudited.............................         --            --      2,004,000
 Cumulative convertible Series A
  Preferred Stock warrants--unaudited...         --            --         83,000
 Cumulative convertible Series B
  Preferred Stock, no par value;
  2,000,000 shares authorized, issued
  and outstanding plus accrued dividends
  of $50,000 (liquidation value of
  $4,582,000)--unaudited................         --            --      4,582,000
 Cumulative convertible Series B
  Preferred Stock warrants--unaudited...         --            --      1,197,000
 Common stock, no par value; 300,000,000
  shares authorized; 23,799,000 and
  30,600,000 shares issued and
  outstanding at December 31, 1997,
  December 31, 1998 and March 31, 1999,
  respectively .........................     136,000       225,000       225,000
 Common stock warrants..................         --            --         13,000
 Additional paid-in-capital.............         --        487,000       518,000
 Deferred stock option plan
  compensation..........................         --       (422,000)     (394,000)
 Accumulated deficit....................    (170,000)   (1,572,000)   (2,631,000)
                                           ---------   -----------   -----------
   Total stockholders' (deficit)
    equity..............................     (34,000)   (1,282,000)    5,597,000
                                           ---------   -----------   -----------
   Total liabilities and stockholders'
    (deficit) equity....................   $ 100,000   $ 1,969,000   $ 7,568,000
                                           =========   ===========   ===========
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                     F-206
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                            Statements of Operations

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)
                                           For the      For the      For the
                                From     Year Ended   Three Month  Three Month
                            Inception to  December    Period Ended Period Ended
                            December 31,     31,       March 31,    March 31,
                                1997        1998          1998         1999
                            ------------ -----------  ------------ ------------
<S>                         <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>
Revenues:
  Access...................  $  77,000   $ 1,589,000    $168,000   $ 1,508,000
  Co-location..............         --        40,000          --        23,000
                             ---------   -----------    --------   -----------
    Total revenues.........  $  77,000   $ 1,629,000     168,000     1,531,000
                             ---------   -----------    --------   -----------
Operating expenses:
  Cost of revenues.........     66,000     1,256,000     125,000     1,286,000
  Operations and
   administration..........    180,000     1,516,000     135,000     1,175,000
  Depreciation.............         --        47,000          --        24,000
  Stock option plan
   compensation............         --        65,000          --        28,000
                             ---------   -----------    --------   -----------
    Total operating
     expenses..............    246,000     2,884,000     260,000     2,513,000
                             ---------   -----------    --------   -----------
    Operating loss.........   (169,000)   (1,255,000)    (92,000)     (982,000)
                             ---------   -----------    --------   -----------
Other income and expense:
  Interest expense.........     (1,000)      (27,000)     (2,000)       (3,000)
  Interest income..........         --         8,000          --         2,000
  Other expense............         --      (100,000)         --            --
                             ---------   -----------    --------   -----------
    Total other income and
     expenses..............     (1,000)     (119,000)     (2,000)       (1,000)
                             ---------   -----------    --------   -----------
Net loss...................   (170,000)   (1,374,000)    (94,000)     (983,000)
Accretion and dividends on
 redeemable cumulative
 convertible preferred
 stock.....................         --       (28,000)         --       (76,000)
                             ---------   -----------    --------   -----------
Net loss applicable to
 common stockholders.......  $(170,000)  $(1,402,000)   $(94,000)  $(1,059,000)
                             =========   ===========    ========   ===========
</TABLE>


   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                     F-207
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                            Statements of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)
                                                         For the      For the
                                From       For the     Three Month  Three Month
                            Inception to  Year Ended   Period Ended Period Ended
                            December 31, December 31,   March 31,    March 31,
                                1997         1998          1998         1999
                            ------------ ------------  ------------ ------------
<S>                         <C>          <C>           <C>          <C>
Cash flows from operating
 activities:
  Net loss.................  $(170,000)  $(1,374,000)   $ (94,000)  $  (983,000)
  Adjustments to reconcile
   net loss to net
   cash used for operating
    activities:
    Depreciation...........         --        47,000           --        24,000
    Stock option plan
     compensation..........         --        65,000           --        28,000
    Provision for doubtful
     accounts..............      4,000        42,000        6,000       106,000
  Changes in operating
   assets and liabilities:
   Accounts receivable.....    (48,000)     (655,000)     (50,000)     (720,000)
   Prepaid expenses and
    other current assets...         --       (15,000)          --      (202,000)
   Security deposits.......    (54,000)      (31,000)     (10,000)      (28,000)
   Accounts payable........     56,000       521,000       43,000      (243,000)
   Accrued expenses and
    other current
    liabilities............      2,000        73,000       (1,000)      203,000
   Unearned revenue........         --       381,000           --       244,000
                             ---------   -----------    ---------   -----------
    Net cash used for
     operating activities..   (210,000)     (946,000)    (106,000)   (1,571,000)
                             ---------   -----------    ---------   -----------
Cash flows from investing
 activities:
  Purchase of property and
   equipment...............     (1,000)     (265,000)      (1,000)      (68,000)
                             ---------   -----------    ---------   -----------
Cash flows from financing
 activities:
  Net borrowings on line of
   credit..................         --            --           --       500,000
  Proceeds from notes
   payable.................     76,000       199,000       51,000       100,000
  Payments on notes
   payable.................         --            --           --      (141,000)
  Proceeds from unissued
   redeemable Series A
   preferred stock.........         --     1,004,000           --            --
  Proceeds from redeemable
   Series A preferred
   stock...................         --       875,000           --        71,000
  Proceeds from Series B
   preferred stock.........         --            --           --     4,563,000
  Proceeds from common
   stock...................    136,000        89,000       79,000            --
  Proceeds from redeemable
   Series A preferred stock
   warrants................         --        36,000           --        47,000
  Proceeds from Series B
   preferred stock
   warrants................         --            --           --     1,197,000
  Proceeds from common
   stock warrants..........         --            --           --        13,000
  Cash deposit to
   collateralize note
   payable, net............         --      (149,000)          --        15,000
                             ---------   -----------    ---------   -----------
   Net cash provided by
    financing activities...    212,000     2,054,000      130,000     6,365,000
                             ---------   -----------    ---------   -----------
Net increase in cash and
 cash equivalents..........      1,000       843,000       23,000     4,726,000
Cash and cash equivalents,
 beginning of period.......         --         1,000        1,000       844,000
                             ---------   -----------    ---------   -----------
Cash and cash equivalents,
 end of period.............  $   1,000   $   844,000    $  24,000   $ 5,570,000
                             =========   ===========    =========   ===========
</TABLE>

No amounts were paid for income taxes or interest during 1997 and 1998.


   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                     F-208
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                  Statements of Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity
           December 31, 1997 and 1998 and March 31, 1999 (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                    Preferred Stock                   Common Stock                          Deferred
                  -------------------  Preferred  --------------------  Common  Additonal    Stock
                                         Stock      Shares    No Par    Stock   Paind-in  Options Plan Accumulated
                  Shares    Amount     Warrants     Issued     Value   Warrants  Capital  Compensation   Deficit        Total
                  ------- ----------- ----------- ---------- --------- -------- --------- ------------ ------------  -----------
<S>               <C>     <C>         <C>         <C>        <C>       <C>      <C>       <C>          <C>           <C>
Balance at
 October 2,
 1997...........       -- $        -- $        --         -- $      -- $     -- $      --  $       --  $         --  $        --
Issuance of
 common stock...       --          --          -- 23,799,000   136,000       --        --          --            --      136,000
Net loss........       --          --          --         --        --       --        --          --      (170,000)    (170,000)
                  ------- ----------- ----------- ---------- --------- -------- ---------  ----------  ------------  -----------
Balance at
 December 31,
 1997...........       --          --          -- 23,799,000   136,000       --        --          --      (170,000)     (34,000)
Issuance of
 common stock...       --          --          --  6,201,000    89,000       --        --          --            --       89,000
Exercise of
 stock options..       --          --          --    600,000        --       --        --          --            --           --
Deferred stock
 option plan
 compensation...       --          --          --         --        --       --   487,000    (487,000)           --           --
Stock option
 plan
 compensation...       --          --          --         --        --       --        --      65,000            --       65,000
Net loss........       --          --          --         --        --       --        --          --    (1,374,000)  (1,374,000)
Accretion and
 dividends on
 Series A
 Preferred
 Stock..........       --          --          --         --        --       --        --          --       (28,000)     (28,000)
                  ------- ----------- ----------- ---------- --------- -------- ---------  ----------  ------------  -----------
Balance at
 December 31,
 1998...........       --          --          -- 30,600,000   225,000       --   487,000    (422,000)   (1,572,000)  (1,282,000)
Accretion on
 redeemable
 Series A
 Preferred Stock
 (unaudited)....       --          --          --         --        --       --        --          --        (9,000)      (9,000)
Termination of
 mandatory
 redemption
 feature of
 Series A
 Preferred Stock
 (unaudited)....  335,334     912,000      36,000         --        --       --        --          --            --      948,000
Issuance of
 Series A
 Preferred Stock
 (unaudited)....  436,997   1,075,000          --         --        --       --        --          --            --    1,075,000
Issuance of
 Series A
 Preferred Stock
 warrants
 (unaudited)....       --          --      47,000         --        --       --        --          --            --       47,000
Issuance of
 Series B
 Preferred Stock
 (unaudited)....  200,000   4,532,000          --         --        --       --        --          --            --    4,532,000
Issuance of
 Series B
 Preferred Stock
 warrants
 (unaudited)....       --          --   1,197,000         --        --       --        --          --            --    1,197,000
Dividends on
 Series A
 Preferred Stock
 (unaudited)....       --      17,000          --         --        --       --        --          --       (17,000)          --
Dividends on
 Series B
 Preferred Stock
 (unaudited)....       --      50,000          --         --        --       --        --          --       (50,000)          --
Issuance of
 common stock
 warrants
 (unaudited)....       --          --          --         --        --   13,000        --          --            --       13,000
Issuance of
 common stock
 options by
 certain
 shareholders
 (unaudited)....       --          --          --         --        --       --    31,000          --            --       31,000
Stock option
 plan
 compensation
 (unaudited)....       --          --          --         --        --       --        --      28,000            --       28,000
Net loss
 (unaudited)....       --          --          --         --        --       --        --          --      (983,000)    (983,000)
                  ------- ----------- ----------- ---------- --------- -------- ---------  ----------  ------------  -----------
Balance at March
 31, 1999
 (unaudited)....  972,331 $ 6,586,000 $ 1,280,000 30,600,000 $ 225,000 $ 13,000 $ 518,000  $ (394,000) $ (2,631,000) $ 5,597,000
                  ======= =========== =========== ========== ========= ======== =========  ==========  ============  ===========
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                     F-209
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                         Notes to Financial Statements

                   (Information Presented for the Three Month
              Periods Ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 is Unaudited)

Note 1--Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    The Company

      Universal Access, Inc. (the "Company" or "UAI"), an Illinois corporation,
was organized and commenced operations on October 2, 1997 for the purpose of
providing provisioning, co-location and high-capacity bandwidth to "services
providers" that include Internet, Applications, DSL and Telecommunications
providers. The Company operated as a subchapter S-Corporation until September
27, 1998, at which time it converted to a C-Corporation.

    Basis of Presentation

      The accompanying interim financial statements as of March 31, 1999 and
for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 and the related notes have
not been audited. However, they have been prepared in conformity with the
accounting principles stated in the audited financial statements for the period
from October 2, 1997 to December 31, 1997 and the year ended December 31, 1998
and include all adjustments, which were of a normal and recurring nature, which
in the opinion of management are necessary to present fairly the financial
position of the Company and results of operations and cash flows for the
periods presented. The operating results for the interim periods are not
necessarily indicative of results expected for the full years.

    Revenue Recognition

      Access and co-location services are billed a month in advance under long-
term contracts ranging from twelve to sixty months. UAI recognizes revenue in
the month the service is provided. Advance billings are recorded by the Company
as unearned revenue. UAI recognizes revenue from one-time fees for installation
and maintenance when the related services are performed.

    Cash and Cash Equivalents

      Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, money market funds and
all investments with an initial maturity of three months or less. All cash
equivalents are recorded at cost.

    Accounts Receivable

      The allowance for doubtful accounts was $4,000, $46,000 and $152,000 at
December 31, 1997 and 1998 and March 31, 1999, respectively.

      Financial instruments that could potentially subject UAI to concentration
of credit risk primarily include accounts receivable. Two customers represented
38% of total accounts receivable as of December 31, 1998, and 31% of total
sales during 1998. Three customers represented 94% of total accounts receivable
as of December 31, 1997, and 81% of total sales during 1997. If any of these
individually significant customers are unable to meet their financial
obligations, results of operations of the Company could be adversely affected.
UAI performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers' financial condition
and to date has not experienced significant losses with respect to revenues
from any of its significant customers.

                                     F-210
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                   (Information Presented for the Three Month
              Periods Ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 is Unaudited)

    Stock-Based Compensation

      The Company applies Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 and
related interpretations in accounting for its stock option plan. Accordingly,
when options are granted, a non-cash charge representing the difference between
the exercise price and the fair market value of the Common Stock underlying the
vested options on the date of grant is recorded as option plan compensation
expense with the balance deferred and amortized over the remaining vesting
period.

    Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization
are provided for using the straight-line method. Leasehold improvements are
amortized over the life of the lease.

<TABLE>
   <S>                                                                 <C>
   Furniture and fixtures............................................. 3 years
   Co-location equipment.............................................. 3 years
   Equipment.......................................................... 3 years
</TABLE>

      Repairs and maintenance, which do not significantly increase the life of
the related assets, are expensed as incurred.

    Use of Estimates

      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the
date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.

    Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

      The Company reviews its long-lived assets whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The
Company estimates the future cash flows expected to result from operations, and
if the sum of the expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the
carrying amount of the long-lived asset, the Company recognizes an impairment
loss by reducing the depreciated cost of the long-lived asset to its estimated
fair value. To date the Company has not recognized impairment on any long-lived
assets.

    Income Taxes

      On September 27, 1998, UAI changed status from an S-Corporation to a C-
Corporation. As of this date, the Company established a deferred tax asset
which reflects the tax consequences in future years of differences between the
tax basis of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts. The
deferred tax asset was recorded net of a valuation allowance to reduce the
deferred tax asset to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized.

                                     F-211
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                   (Information Presented for the Three Month
              Periods Ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 is Unaudited)

      Prior to September 27, 1998, all attributes for federal income taxes
passed through to the stockholders. Accordingly, no income tax provision or
deferred tax amounts were recorded prior to this date. Had the Company been a
C-Corporation from October 2, 1997 (inception) to December 31, 1998, no income
taxes would have been due since the Company incurred losses during this time
period.

Note 2--Stock Splits

      The Company effected a 500-for-1 common stock split in July 1998, a 2-
for-1 common stock split in February 1999, and a 3-for-2 common stock split on
June 23, 1999 and declared a 1-for-1 stock dividend on September 15, 1999. All
share amounts have been retroactively restated to reflect such splits.

Note 3--Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment consists of the following, stated at cost:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       December 31, December 31,
                                                           1997         1998
                                                       ------------ ------------
   <S>                                                 <C>          <C>
   Furniture and fixtures.............................    $   --      $119,000
   Co-location equipment..............................        --        85,000
   Equipment .........................................     1,000        62,000
                                                          ------      --------
                                                           1,000       266,000
   Less: Accumulated depreciation.....................        --       (47,000)
                                                          ------      --------
   Property and equipment, net........................    $1,000      $219,000
                                                          ======      ========
</TABLE>

Note 4--Notes Payable

      Notes payable are summarized as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     December 31, December 31,
                                                         1997         1998
                                                     ------------ ------------
   <S>                                               <C>          <C>
   Note payable (interest at 7.5%)..................   $    --      $149,000
   Borrowings under line of credit..................        --            --
   Notes payable to shareholders (weighted average
    interest at 9.7%)...............................    76,000       126,000
                                                       -------      --------
   Notes payable....................................   $76,000      $275,000
                                                       =======      ========
</TABLE>

      In November of 1997 and March of 1998, the Company entered into separate
note payable agreements with two of its shareholders in the original principal
amounts of $76,000 and $50,000, respectively. The notes payable bear interest
at a rate of 8.25% and 12%, respectively, and are due upon demand. The note
with the original principal amount of $76,000 is collateralized by a $63,000
security deposit. The $50,000 note payable is unsecured.

      In November 1998, the Company entered into a 36-month term loan agreement
with a Bank, in the original principal amount of $149,000, for the purchase of
office furniture and equipment. The note payable is

                                     F-212
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                   (Information Presented for the Three Month
              Periods Ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 is Unaudited)
collateralized by the Company's property and equipment, and cash deposits and
money market accounts with the Bank. The Company is required to maintain a
balance in their money market account of an amount not less than the original
amount of the note.

      In April 1998, the Company entered into a $500,000 revolving line of
credit agreement with a Bank. Borrowings are at the prime rate plus 0.5% (8.25%
at December 31, 1998) and the agreement expires in May 1999. Borrowings under
the revolving line of credit are unsecured. As of December 31, 1998, no
borrowings were outstanding under this agreement.

      The Company executed unsecured promissory notes with a shareholder dated
December 29, 1998, in the original aggregate principal amount of $100,000. The
notes bear interest at a rate of 10% per year and are due upon demand, after
March 31, 1999. The Company did not receive the proceeds of these promissory
notes until after December 31, 1998; as such the notes payable were offset by
the proceeds receivable at that date for presentation purposes.

Note 5--Income Taxes

      There is no current provision or benefit for income taxes recorded for
the period from September 27, 1998, the date of C-Corporation conversion, to
December 31, 1998, as the Company has generated net operating losses for income
taxes purposes for which there is no carryback potential. There is no deferred
provision or benefit for income taxes recorded as the Company is in a net asset
position for which a full valuation allowance has been recorded due to
uncertainty of realization.

      The components of the deferred income tax asset at December 31, 1998 are
as follows:

<TABLE>
   <S>                                                                <C>
   Net operating loss................................................ $  93,000
   Stock option plan compensation ...................................    18,000
   Allowance for doubtful accounts...................................    19,000
   Other.............................................................    21,000
                                                                      ---------
                                                                        151,000
   Valuation allowance...............................................  (151,000)
                                                                      ---------
     Total........................................................... $      --
                                                                      =========
</TABLE>

      At December 31, 1998, the Company had a federal net operating loss
carryforward of $227,000 which will expire in 2018.

                                     F-213
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                   (Information Presented for the Three Month
              Periods Ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 is Unaudited)

Note 6--Commitments and Contingencies

      The Company leases office facilities and certain equipment over periods
ranging from two to three years. Total rent expense for the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1998 was $0 and $46,000, respectively. Future rentals for
operating leases at December 31, 1998 are as follows:

<TABLE>
   <S>                                                                 <C>
   1999............................................................... $ 74,000
   2000...............................................................   78,000
   2001...............................................................   34,000
   2002...............................................................       --
                                                                       --------
     Total minimum lease payments..................................... $186,000
                                                                       ========
</TABLE>

      In addition to the above leases, the Company has entered into leased line
agreements with telecommunications vendors for high-capacity bandwidth. These
leases are cancelable at any time with a maximum 30-day notice. The Company, in
turn, contracts with customers for the use of the leased high-capacity
bandwidth. The customer contracts provide for cancellation penalties equal to
the sum of all payments due through the remainder of the contract, less 6%.

      The Company entered into an agreement with a telecommunications vendor,
whereby the Company agreed to purchase a minimum of $250,000 of network
services per month, beginning June 29, 1999 and continuing for a period of ten
years.

      UAI has standby letters of credit which have been issued on its behalf
totaling $172,000 securing performance of certain contracts with carriers and
landlords. All letters of credit expire within one year. On February 15, 1999,
an outstanding letter of credit for $100,000 was replaced by a $250,000 letter
of credit in support of certain ongoing contracts.

Note 7--Related Party Transactions

      During 1998, UAI entered into certain transactions with shareholders and
directors for the lease of office space and pager equipment. Rent expense for
these leases approximated $65,000 in 1998.

      During February 1999, UAI paid Broadmark Capital Corporation
("Broadmark"), an entity for which a member of the UAI Board of Directors
serves as Chairman, $200,000 for services provided in connection with placement
of the Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred
Stock"). This amount was recorded as an issuance cost, and deducted from the
gross proceeds received on the Series A Preferred Stock. In addition, as
described in Note 11, certain principal shareholders of the Company granted
options to Broadmark to purchase 840,000 of their common stock shares.


                                     F-214
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                   (Information Presented for the Three Month
              Periods Ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 is Unaudited)
Note 8--Employee Benefit Plans and Employment Agreements

    Employee Savings and Benefit Plans

      As of January 1, 1999, UAI implemented a retirement savings plan pursuant
to Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, which covers substantially all
of the Company's employees. Employer contributions to the retirement savings
plan are discretionary.

    Employment Agreements

      UAI has entered into employment agreements with several of its key
employees which have initial terms ranging from one to three years, after which
they are renewable for additional one-year periods. The employment agreements
entitle the employee to receive certain severance payments for termination of
employment without cause, as defined by the agreements.

    Employee Stock Option Plan

      In July of 1998, UAI's Board of Directors adopted the 1998 Employee Stock
Option Plan (the "Plan") for the Company's directors, officers, employees and
key advisors. The total number of shares of UAI no par value Common Stock (the
"Common Stock") reserved for issuance under the Plan is 9,000,000. Awards
granted under the plan are at the discretion of the Company's Board of
Directors, or a compensation committee appointed by the Board of Directors, and
may be in the form of either incentive or nonqualified stock options. At
December 31, 1998, 4,896,000 shares of Common Stock were available for
additional awards under the plan.

      If the Company had elected to recognize compensation cost based on the
fair value of the options as prescribed by Statement of Financial Accounting
Standard No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation", the following
results would have occurred for the year ended December 31, 1998 using the
Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the listed assumptions:

<TABLE>
   <S>                                                               <C>
   Pro forma net loss............................................... $1,375,000
   Volatility.......................................................          0%
   Dividend yield...................................................          0%
   Risk-free interest rate..........................................          5%
   Expected life in years...........................................          5
</TABLE>

      During 1998, the Company recognized $65,000 of option plan compensation
expense and expects to recognize additional expense of approximately $422,000
over the next four years as such options vest.

      The vesting term of options granted under the Plan shall be fixed by the
Board of Directors, or compensation committee elected by the Board of
Directors, but in no case shall be exercisable for more than 10 years after the
date the option is granted.

                                     F-215
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                   (Information Presented for the Three Month
              Periods Ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 is Unaudited)

      The following information relates to stock options with an exercise price
which was less than the fair market value of the underlying stock on the date
of grant:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     Weighted
                                                                      Average
                                                          Number of  Exercise
                                                            Shares     Price
                                                          ---------- ---------
   <S>                                                    <C>        <C>
   Balance at December 31, 1997..........................         --        --
     Granted.............................................  3,450,000 $0.000654
     Exercised...........................................    600,000  0.000006
     Forfeited...........................................         --        --
                                                          ---------- ---------
   Balance at December 31, 1998..........................  2,850,000 $0.000079
                                                          ========== =========
   Weighted average fair value of options granted during
    1998................................................. $     0.14
</TABLE>

      The following information relates to stock options with an exercise price
which equaled the fair market value of the underlying common stock on the date
of grant:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      Weighted
                                                                      Average
                                                            Number of Exercise
                                                             Shares    Price
                                                            --------- --------
   <S>                                                      <C>       <C>
   Balance at December 31, 1997............................       --       --
     Granted...............................................  654,000   $0.091
     Exercised.............................................       --       --
     Forfeited.............................................    6,000     0.02
                                                            --------   ------
   Balance at December 31, 1998............................  327,000   $0.092
                                                            ========   ======
   Weighted average fair value of options granted during
    1998................................................... $   0.02
</TABLE>

      The following information relates to stock options as of December 31,
1998:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             Exercise Prices
                           ----------------------------------------------------
                           $0.000003 to $0.0017 $0.67 to $0.11 $0.2533 to $0.27
                           -------------------- -------------- ----------------
<S>                        <C>                  <C>            <C>
Stock Options Outstanding
  Number .................      2,850,000          582,000          66,000
  Weighted average
   exercise price.........      $  0.0007          $  0.07          $ 0.27
  Weighted average
   remaining contractual
   life (years)...........           4.67             4.51            4.91
</TABLE>

      During 1998, 600,000 stock options were issued to non-employees for
services rendered during 1998. These options were issued with an exercise price
of $0.000003, were immediately exercisable, and comprised $40,000 of the
$65,000 stock option plan compensation expense recognized during 1998. During
1998, all options issued to non-employees were exercised.

                                     F-216
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                   (Information Presented for the Three Month
              Periods Ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 is Unaudited)

Note 9--Redeemable Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock

    Series A Redeemable Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock

      During 1998, UAI issued 335,334 shares of Series A Redeemable Cumulative
Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series A Preferred Stock") for gross proceeds of
$1,006,000. Additionally, UAI received cash and accepted subscription documents
for 385,830 shares of Series A Redeemable Cumulative Convertible Preferred
Stock ("Unissued Series A Preferred Stock") for gross proceeds of $1,157,000.
As of December 31, 1998, the Company had authorized 1,000,000 shares of Series
A Preferred Stock. Stock certificates for the Unissued Series A Preferred Stock
were issued as of February 8, 1999.

      Holders of the Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to cumulative
dividends at an annual rate of 8%, payable in cash or stock, at the Company's
discretion. The Series A Preferred Stock holders have the right to convert
their shares at any time into shares of UAI Common Stock on a 6-for-1 basis. A
qualified initial public offering of at least $1 per share triggers a mandatory
conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock into Common Stock.

      Holders of Series A Preferred Stock have the right to demand the Company
to redeem one-third of the shares originally purchased on each of the fourth,
fifth, and sixth anniversaries of the closing. UAI has the right to redeem not
less than all of the outstanding Series A Preferred Stock between the third and
sixth anniversaries of the closing. All redemptions are to be made at amount
equal to the sum of the original purchase price of the Series A Preferred Stock
plus accumulated but unpaid dividends. On February 3, 1999, the Series A
Preferred Stock holders approved an amended Certificate of Designations, Rights
and Preferences whereby this mandatory redemption feature was terminated.

      Series A Preferred Stock holders vote as a class on all matters and are
entitled to one vote per each Common Stock equivalent share. Series A Preferred
Stock holders, as a class, may elect one representative to the Board of
Directors.

      Upon liquidation or dissolution, shareholders of Series A Preferred Stock
will be distributed available assets up to the sum of the original purchase
price plus accumulated but unpaid dividends. This distribution has preference
over any distribution to common stock holders.

    Series A Redeemable Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock Warrants

      In connection with the sale of Series A Preferred Stock, UAI issued
warrants (the "Series A Warrants") to purchase an additional 33,333 shares of
Series A Preferred Stock at $3.00 per share, exercisable for a period of five
years from September 21, 1998, the issuance date of the warrants.

      The fair market value of the Series A Warrants was established at the
time of issuance to be $36,000, based on the Black-Scholes valuation model. The
Series A Preferred Stock is shown net of the fair market value of the Series A
Warrants.

                                     F-217
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                   (Information Presented for the Three Month
              Periods Ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 is Unaudited)

Note 10--Common Stock

      At December 31, 1998, UAI had authorized 300,000,000 shares of no par
value Common Stock and 30,600,000 shares were issued and outstanding.

      As of February 8, 1999, the Company ratified changes to the composition
of its Board of Directors (the "New Board of Directors"). The New Board of
Directors is composed of seven Directors; three Directors elected by the Common
Stock holders, one Director elected by the Series A Preferred Stock holders,
two Directors elected by the Series B Preferred Stock holders and one Director,
who is to be an industry expert, nominated by the Common Stock holders and
approved by all shareholders jointly.

      The Company has a sufficient number of authorized Common Stock shares
available to issue upon the conversion of the outstanding preferred stock,
warrants and stock options.

      As of December 31, 1998, Common Stock shares reserved for issuance are as
follows:

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                              <C>
      Redeemable Series A Preferred Stock............................. 4,037,988
      Employee stock options outstanding.............................. 3,504,000
      Series A Warrants...............................................   463,398
                                                                       ---------
      Total........................................................... 8,005,386
                                                                       =========
</TABLE>

Note 11--Subsequent Events

      On February 8, 1999, UAI issued 2,000,000 shares of Series B Redeemable
Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series B Preferred Stock") for gross
proceeds of $6,000,000. In conjunction with the issuance of the Series B
Preferred Stock, the Company issued warrants to purchase an additional 400,000
shares of Series B Preferred Stock (the "Series B Warrants") at an exercise
price of $0.01 per share and warrants to purchase 360,000 shares of Common
Stock at $0.50 per share, and caused options to purchase 840,000 shares of
Common Stock to be granted by certain principal shareholders of the Company's
Common Stock. The 840,000 common stock options granted by the principal
shareholders were valued at $31,000 using the Black-Scholes valuation model.
This amount was recorded as additional paid-in capital. Series B Preferred
Stock is convertible into Common Stock on a 6-for-1 basis.

Note 12--Subsequent Events (Unaudited)

      On April 30, 1999, UAI issued 666,667 shares of Series C Convertible
Preferred Stock ("Series C Preferred Stock") for gross proceeds of $1,950,000.
Series C Preferred Stock is convertible into Common Stock on a 3-for-1 basis.

      On May 27, 1999, UAI executed a full-recourse promissory note with the
Company's Chief Operating Officer for a principal amount of $200,000 with a per
annum interest rate of 6%. The promissory note will become immediately due and
payable on April 30, 2004.

      On June 30, 1999, UAI issued 3,764,706 shares of Series D Cumulative
Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series D Preferred Stock") for gross proceeds of
$16,000,000. During July and August 1999, UAI issued an

                                     F-218
<PAGE>

                             UNIVERSAL ACCESS, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

                   (Information Presented for the Three Month
              Periods Ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 is Unaudited)
additional 2,118,647 shares of Series D Preferred Stock for gross proceeds of
$9,000,000. Series D Preferred Stock is convertible into Common Stock on a 3-
for-1 basis.

      On July 30, 1999, UAI acquired substantially all of the assets and
liabilities of Pacific Crest Networks, Inc. ("PCN") in exchange for $774,000 in
cash, $224,000 in the assumption of debt, and 82,353 shares of Series D
Preferred Stock. Assets purchased included all property and equipment, cash,
accounts receivables, software, customer lists and intellectual property. Also,
as part of purchase, UAI assumed certain liabilities of PCN including $276,000
of accounts payable and obligations under leases and vendor contracts.

      On August 4, 1999, the President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief
Financial Officer were granted options to purchase a total of 1,000,000 shares
of common stock at exercise prices from $1.38 to $1.51 per share. These stock
options vested immediately and were exercised on the date of grant. In
connection with the exercise, the UAI board of directors authorized secured
loans to these officers, pursuant to non-recourse promissory notes for a total
amount of $1,485,000 with an annual interest rate of 6%. The promissory notes
will become immediately due and payable on August 4, 2004.

      During August 1999, UAI terminated its revolving line of credit
agreement.

      On November 1, 1999, UAI acquired substantially all of the assets of
Stuff Software, Inc. ("Stuff Software") in exchange for $930,000 in cash and
50,021 shares of UAI common stock. Assets purchased include accounts
receivable, deferred revenue, customer lists, software and intellectual
property.

      On November 10, 1999, UAI issued 1,557,386 shares of Series E Cumulative
Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series E Preferred Stock") for gross proceeds of
$28.5 million. Series E Preferred Stock is convertible into common stock on a
3-for-1 basis. The conversion ratio for the Series E Preferred Stock will be
multiplied by the lesser of 3.75 or the quotient of $750 million divided by the
product of the number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately before
an initial public offering multiplied by the initial public offering per share
price (such quotient is not to be less than 1).

                                     F-219
<PAGE>

                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To USgift.com Corporation:

We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of USgift.com Corporation (a
Georgia corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of OneCoast Network Corporation
in the development stage) as of September 30, 1999 and the related statements
of operations and accumulated deficit and cash flows for the period from
inception (April 27, 1999) to September 30, 1999. These financial statements
are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of USgift.com Corporation as of
September 30, 1999 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the
period from inception (April 27, 1999) to September 30, 1999 in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.

Atlanta, Georgia                          Arthur Andersen LLP
December 3, 1999

                                     F-220
<PAGE>

                             USGIFT.COM CORPORATION

 (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of OneCoast Network Corporation in the Development
                                     Stage)


                                 BALANCE SHEET

                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1999

Assets

<TABLE>
<S>                                                                     <C>
Cash................................................................... $   204
Property and equipment, net............................................ 154,922
                                                                        -------
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                    <C>
                                                                       $155,126
                                                                       ========

Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit

Current Liabilities:
 Due to OneCoast...................................................... $645,774
 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.............................  147,529
                                                                       --------
   Total current liabilities..........................................  793,303
                                                                       --------
Contingencies (Note 4)
Stockholders' Deficit:
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<S>                                                                   <C>
 Common stock, no par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized, 0 shares
  issued and outstanding.............................................        0
 Deficit accumulated during the development stage.................... (638,177)
                                                                      --------
   Total stockholders' deficit....................................... (638,177)
                                                                      --------
                                                                      $155,126
                                                                      ========
</TABLE>

       The accompanying notes are an integral part of this balance sheet.

                                     F-221
<PAGE>

                             USGIFT.COM CORPORATION

 (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of OneCoast Network Corporation in the Development
                                     Stage)

              Statement of Operations and Accumulated Deficit

                       For the Period from Inception

                  (April 27, 1999) to September 30, 1999

<TABLE>
<S>                                                                  <C>
Sales............................................................... $       0
                                                                     ---------
Costs and expenses:
 General and administrative.........................................   636,609
 Depreciation and amortization......................................     1,568
                                                                     ---------
   Total costs and expenses.........................................   638,177
                                                                     ---------
Net loss............................................................  (638,177)
Accumulated Deficit:
 Beginning of period................................................         0
                                                                     ---------
 End of period...................................................... $(638,177)
                                                                     =========
</TABLE>

         The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

                                     F-222
<PAGE>

                             USGIFT.COM CORPORATION

 (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of OneCoast Network Corporation in the Development
                                     Stage)

                          Statement of Cash Flows

                       For the Period from Inception

                  (April 27, 1999) to September 30, 1999

<TABLE>
<S>                                                                  <C>
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
 Net loss........................................................... $(638,177)
 Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating
  activities:
  Depreciation and amortization.....................................     1,568
  Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
   Due to OneCoast..................................................   645,774
   Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.........................   147,529
                                                                     ---------
    Net cash provided by operating activities.......................   156,694
                                                                     ---------
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 Purchases of property and equipment................................  (156,490)
                                                                     ---------
Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents.................................       204
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period......................         0
                                                                     ---------
Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period............................ $     204
                                                                     =========
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
 Interest paid...................................................... $       0
                                                                     =========
 Taxes paid......................................................... $       0
                                                                     =========
</TABLE>

         The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

                                     F-223
<PAGE>

                             USGIFT.COM CORPORATION

 (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of OneCoast Network Corporation in the Development
                                     Stage)

                       Notes to Financial Statements

                            September 30, 1999

1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

  Business

      USgift.com Corporation ("USgift" or the "Company") is a development stage
enterprise organized by OneCoast Network Corporation ("OneCoast") under the
laws of the state of Georgia on April 27, 1999. The Company did not issue any
stock until November 10, 1999, and accordingly, has no outstanding capital
stock at September 30, 1999. The Company was formed for the purpose of pursuing
business to business e-Commerce solutions related to the ongoing business of
OneCoast. OneCoast is a manufacturers' representative agency which solicits
sales of home and gift accessories through various methods of retail
distribution, including gift shops, merchandise marts, and catalogs throughout
the United States.

      The Company's absence of operating history makes it difficult to predict
future operating results. The Company's budgeted expense levels are based, in
part, on its expectations of future growth. If revenue levels are below
expectations or if the Company is unable to reduce expenses proportionately,
operating results will be adversely affected. There is no assurance that the
Company will be profitable. The Company's prospects must be considered in light
of the risks, expenses, and difficulties frequently encountered by companies in
their early stages of development. While the Company believes that their
business to business e-Commerce solutions will become a viable commercial
operation, there can be no assurance in that regard. Accordingly, their
business processes may not work as the Company expects, and to the extent that
the Company is unable to make necessary adjustments to the business processes,
the operating results of the Company may be adversely affected.

  History of Operating Losses

      The Company has incurred net losses since its formation. The Company will
need to generate significant revenues to achieve and maintain profitability
which cannot be assured. The Company plans to significantly increase its sales
and marketing, research and development, and general and administrative
expenses throughout the remainder of calendar year 1999. Advances from OneCoast
as of September 30, 1999 were approximately $646,000. Subsequent to September
30, 1999, USgift became further indebted to OneCoast in the form of a
promissory note totaling approximately $10.3 million (Note 5). This note
matures upon the earlier of demand by OneCoast or proceeds from a qualified
debt or equity financing. OneCoast has represented they will not demand payment
of the note prior to the Company receiving adequate financing.

  Use of Estimates

      The preparation of the accompanying financial statements in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the
financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during
the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

                                     F-224
<PAGE>


                          USGIFT.COM CORPORATION

 (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of OneCoast Network Corporation in the Development
                                  Stage)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


  Cash and Cash Equivalents

      From inception (April 27, 1999) through September 30, 1999, OneCoast
maintained a centralized cash management function; accordingly, the Company did
not maintain a separate operating cash account, and its cash disbursements were
settled by OneCoast. The cash balance at September 30, 1999 relates to petty
cash.

  Fair Value of Financial Instruments

      The book values of trade accounts payable approximate its fair value
principally because of the short-term maturities of this instrument.

  Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated and
amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of
three years.

<TABLE>
    <S>                                                                <C>
    Computer software and equipment................................... $129,091
    Machinery and equipment...........................................   27,399
                                                                       --------
                                                                        156,490
    Less accumulated depreciation.....................................   (1,568)
                                                                       --------
                                                                       $154,922
                                                                       ========
</TABLE>

      The Company records impairment losses on property and equipment used in
operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash
flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets'
carrying amount.

  Comprehensive Income

      The Company currently has no other comprehensive income items as defined
by Statement of Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 130 "Reporting
Comprehensive Income."

  Segment Information

      USgift operates solely in one operating segment, business to business e-
Commerce solutions for the gift and home accessories wholesale industry.

  Recent Accounting Pronouncements

      In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No.
133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," which
USgift will be required to adopt for the year ending December 31, 2001. This
statement establishes a new model for accounting for derivatives and hedging
activities. SFAS No. 133 establishes methods of accounting for derivative
financial instruments and hedging activities related to those instruments as
well as other hedging activities. Because USgift currently holds no derivative
financial instruments and does not currently engage in hedging activities, the
adoption of SFAS No. 133 is expected to have no material impact on USgift's
financial condition or results of operations.

2. PAYABLE TO ONECOAST

      The payable to OneCoast consists primarily of expenses incurred by
OneCoast on behalf of USgift. These expenses include allocations of amounts
estimated by management and the actual operating expenses of

                                     F-225
<PAGE>


                          USGIFT.COM CORPORATION

 (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of OneCoast Network Corporation in the Development
                                  Stage)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

USgift. Advances through September 30, 1999 of $645,774 plus additional
advances of $182,630 are included in the $10.3 million note payable discussed
in Note 5.

      Allocations of certain corporate expenses primarily relating to officer
and corporate administration salaries and benefits and occupancy expense for
corporate headquarters has been included as a component of general and
administrative expense. Because specific identification of such expense was not
practicable, a proportionate cost allocation was utilized to allocate these
expenses to USgift based on management's estimate of officer and corporate
administration's time incurred or total square footage utilized in relation to
OneCoast's total corporate headquarters' square footage. Allocated expenses
totaled approximately $208,000 for the period
from inception (April 27, 1999) to September 30, 1999. Management has
determined that such allocations are a practical and reasonable method of
allocation. However, these financial statements are not necessarily indicative
of the financial position that would have occurred if the Company had been an
independent company. The amounts that would have been incurred on a stand-alone
basis could differ significantly from the allocated amounts due to economies of
scale, differences in management and operational practices, or other factors.

3. INCOME TAXES

      For the period from inception (April 27, 1999) to September 30, 1999, the
Company's results were included in the federal and state income tax returns of
OneCoast. For the purpose of these financial statements, the income tax
provision has been determined on a basis as if the Company were a separate
taxpayer. Due to the history of losses incurred by the Company, the net
deferred tax asset resulting from temporary differences is not considered
probable of realization and therefore is offset in all periods presented by a
valuation allowance. Net operating loss carryforwards generated by USgift
through November 10, 1999 will not be available to offset income taxes
subsequent to the spin-off. A reconciliation of the provision of income taxes
to the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to
income before income taxes is as follows for the period from inception (April
27, 1999) to September 30, 1999:

<TABLE>
    <S>                                                                   <C>
    Statutory federal tax rate...........................................  34.0%
    State tax rate, net of federal tax benefit...........................   4.0
    Valuation allowance.................................................. (38.0)
                                                                          -----
                                                                            0.0%
                                                                          =====
</TABLE>

4. CONTINGENCIES

      For the period from inception (April 27, 1999) to August 31, 1999, the
Company shared office space with OneCoast and was allocated total rent expense
of $4,348. Commencing September 1, 1999, the Company entered into a lease
agreement for separate office space with an obligation of $5,986 per month and
is cancelable upon 30 days notice.

5. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

  Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Corporate Separation

      On April 27, 1999, the Company was organized under the laws of the state
of Georgia. On September 9, 1999, OneCoast notified its shareholders of a spin-
off of USgift whereby one share of USgift common stock would be distributed to
each holder of (or the right to hold) one share of OneCoast common stock. On
November 10, 1999, OneCoast subscribed to 1,634,096 shares of common stock of
USgift, all the then

                                     F-226
<PAGE>


                          USGIFT.COM CORPORATION

 (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of OneCoast Network Corporation in the Development
                                  Stage)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

outstanding shares of USgift common stock, for $16,341 for purposes of
effecting the spin-off. Also on November 10, 1999, pursuant to an agreement
and plan of reorganization and corporate separation, OneCoast and USgift
effected the following:

    Transfer of Assets

     OneCoast transferred certain assets with a nominal net book value to
USgift in exchange for 10,178,152 shares of USgift common stock.

    Distribution of USgift Stock to OneCoast Shareholders

     OneCoast distributed all 10,178,152 shares of USgift common stock
acquired above to each holder of OneCoast stock of any class, subject to the
receipt by USgift of such shareholder's signature to the USgift shareholders
agreement.

    Distribution of USgift Stock to OneCoast Warrant Holders

     At the direction of OneCoast, USgift reserved 2,081,428 shares of common
stock for future issuance to holders of OneCoast warrants to purchase common
stock.

    Purchase and Sale of OneCoast Assets

     USgift purchased certain tangible assets from OneCoast for an estimated
net book value of $160,000.

    Reimbursement of Start-up and Transaction Costs; Loan to USgift

     In consideration of certain prior services provided by OneCoast, advances
of $828,404 through October 31, 1999, an anticipated loan of approximately
$1.6 million and tangible assets with a net book value of $160,000, USgift
promised to pay OneCoast approximately $10.3 million in the form of a
promissory note. The note bears interest at 13.33% per annum, payable
quarterly. Principal is payable on demand or from any proceeds from any debt
or equity financing. The note is secured by substantially all of the assets of
USgift. The Company will account for monies due under the note in excess of
assets received as a capital transaction.

  Shareholders Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement

     All recipients of USgift common stock and equivalents were required to
sign the USgift shareholders agreement. The shareholders agreement, as
amended, provides for the appointment of seven board members, one of which
will be independent. The agreement requires any shareholder wishing to sell
common stock to first offer the shares to the Company and existing
shareholders prior to any sales to third parties. The agreement also grants
certain investors rights to co-sale in the event of a sale to a third party.

     A significant portion of shareholders are also party to a registration
rights agreement which requires the Company to effect a registration of common
stock upon the earlier of October 8, 2000 or 180 days after the effective date
of an initial public offering, as defined.

  License Agreement

     On November 10, 1999, One Coast and USgift entered into a 20-year license
agreement. Pursuant to the agreement, OneCoast licensed certain technology and
derivative works, including an electronic catalog and

                                     F-227
<PAGE>


                          USGIFT.COM CORPORATION

 (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of OneCoast Network Corporation in the Development
                                  Stage)

                Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

electronic order processing system and certain data about OneCoast
manufacturers and their products and OneCoast retailers, to USgift on a royalty
free basis. USgift is required to share all derivative works with OneCoast for
a period of four years.

  Strategic Alliance Agreement

      On November 10, 1999, OneCoast and USgift entered into a strategic
alliance agreement. Pursuant to the agreement, OneCoast will use its best
efforts to encourage OneCoast manufacturers and retailers to conduct business
with and through USgift. In return, USgift agrees to pay OneCoast a percentage
of its revenues through 2004. The percentage is 1.5% of revenues for calendar
year 2000 and decreases .3% each year through 2004.

  Stock Option Plans

      On November 10, 1999, the board of directors of USgift approved the
adoption of the 1999 USgift Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the "1999 Plan")
and the 2000 USgift Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the "2000 Plan"). USgift
reserved 2,447,286 shares of common stock for issuance under the 1999 Plan and
6,573,105 shares of common stock for issuance under the 2000 Plan
(collectively, the "Plans"). The Plans provide for the granting of either
incentive or nonqualified stock options to purchase shares of common stock and
for other stock-based awards to employees, directors, consultants, and
independent contractors.

      On November 10, 1999, the Company issued options to purchase 2,447,286
shares of common stock under the 1999 Plan, all with an exercise price of $.01
per share. The vesting of the options was immediate for 1,933,120 options and
ratable over four years for the remaining 514,166 options. Certain of the
options which vested immediately may be repurchased for $.01 by the Company if
employment is terminated prior to December 1, 2000. The Company anticipates
recording a compensation charge related to the issuance of these options.

      On November 10, 1999, the Company entered into agreements to issue
options to purchase 2,592,378 shares of common stock under the 2000 Plan. The
options were issued in connection with the preferred stock offering discussed
below. The exercise price of the options is $2.21 per share and vest upon the
attainment of certain goals, including effecting an exit transaction, as
defined, or obtaining certain revenue goals for USgift. The Company anticipates
recording a compensation charge related to the issuance of these options.

  Preferred Stock Offering

      On November 19, 1999, the Company amended its articles of incorporation
whereby the authorized capital stock was increased to 113,000,000 shares of
which 13,000,000 shares were designated as Series A Preferred Stock. Dividends
are payable annually in cash or securities at a rate of 8% per annum. The
preferred shares, together with any accrued and unpaid dividends, are
convertible into an equal number of common shares and automatically convert
upon the earlier of a public offering, as defined, or at the election of a two-
thirds majority of the preferred shareholders. The shares are mandatorily
redeemable five years from issuance at the greater of $2.21 per share or fair
market value. The shares have a liquidation preference of $2.21 per share.

      On November 24, 1999, the Company sold 12,265,198 shares of Series A
Preferred for consideration of $27.1 million, plus an earnout. A portion, $7
million, of the consideration is not payable until March 31, 2000.
Additionally, an earnout of $7 million is payable if the Company's revenues for
its fiscal year ended December 31, 2000 are not less than $25 million or the
Company effects a public offering of its common stock, as defined, prior to
December 31, 2000.

      A portion of the proceeds from the offering were used to repay the note
payable to OneCoast.

                                     F-228
<PAGE>

                          Independent Auditors' Report

The Board of Directors
VitalTone Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of VitalTone Inc. (the Company),
a development stage company, as of September 30, 1999, and the related
statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the period
from July 12, 1999 (inception) to September 30, 1999. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of VitalTone Inc. (a development
stage company) as of September 30, 1999, and the results of its operations and
its cash flows for the period from July 12, 1999 (inception) to September 30,
1999, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

                                          KPMG LLP

Mountain View, California
November 11, 1999

                                     F-229
<PAGE>

                                 VITALTONE INC.
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                                 Balance Sheet
               (In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  September 30,
                                                                      1999
                                                                  -------------
<S>                                                               <C>
Assets
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents......................................    $1,437
  Prepaid expenses...............................................         1
                                                                     ------
  Total current assets...........................................     1,438
Property and equipment, net......................................       197
Other assets.....................................................        93
                                                                     ------
                                                                     $1,728
                                                                     ======
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable...............................................    $  282
  Accrued expenses...............................................        81
                                                                     ------
  Total liabilities..............................................       363
Commitments
Stockholders' equity:
  Common stock, $0.01 par value; 35,000,000 shares authorized
   11,440,000 shares issued and outstanding......................       114
  Preferred stock ...............................................     2,005
  Notes receivable from stockholders.............................       (19)
  Deficit accumulated during the development stage...............      (735)
                                                                     ------
  Total stockholders' equity.....................................     1,365
                                                                     ------
                                                                     $1,728
                                                                     ======
</TABLE>


                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                     F-230
<PAGE>

                                 VITALTONE INC.
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                            Statement of Operations
                     (In thousands, except per share data)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              Period from
                                                       July 12, 1999 (inception)
                                                          September 30, 1999
                                                       -------------------------
<S>                                                    <C>
Operating expenses:
  Research and development............................           $171
  Sales and marketing.................................            118
  General and administrative..........................            446
                                                                 ----
    Net loss..........................................           $735
                                                                 ====
</TABLE>



                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                     F-231
<PAGE>

                                 VITALTONE INC.
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                       Statement of Stockholders' Equity
          Period from July 12, 1999 (inception) to September 30, 1999

                                 (In thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     Deficit
                                                         Notes     Accumulated
                            Common stock    Preferred  receivable  during the      Total
                          -----------------   Stock       from     development stockholders'
                            Shares   Amount Issuable  stockholders    Stage       equity
                          ---------- ------ --------- ------------ ----------- -------------
<S>                       <C>        <C>    <C>       <C>          <C>         <C>
Balances as of July 12,
 1999...................          --  $ --   $   --       $ --        $  --       $   --
Issuance of common stock
 to founders for notes
 receivable.............   1,940,000    19       --        (19)          --           --
Issuance of common
 stock..................   9,500,000    95       --         --           --           95
Stock subscription......          --    --    2,005         --           --        2,005
Net loss................          --    --       --         --         (735)        (735)
                          ----------  ----   ------       ----        -----       ------
Balances as of September
 30, 1999...............  11,440,000  $114   $2,005       $(19)       $(735)      $1,365
                          ==========  ====   ======       ====        =====       ======
</TABLE>


                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                     F-232
<PAGE>

                                 VITALTONE INC.
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                            Statement of Cash Flows
                                 (In thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               Period from
                                                              July 12, 1999
                                                              (inception) to
                                                            September 30, 1999
                                                            ------------------
<S>                                                         <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net loss.................................................       $ (735)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used for
   operating activities:
    Depreciation and amortization..........................           10
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
      Prepaid expenses and other assets....................          (94)
      Accounts payable and accrued expenses................          363
                                                                  ------
        Net cash used for operating activities.............         (456)
                                                                  ------
Cash flows used in investing activities--acquisition of
 property and equipment....................................         (207)
                                                                  ------
Cash flows provided by financing activities:
  Proceeds from issuance of common stock...................           95
  Stock subscription.......................................        2,005
                                                                  ------
        Net cash provided by financing activities..........        2,100
                                                                  ------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents..................        1,437
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period.............           --
                                                                  ------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period...................       $1,437
                                                                  ======
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
  Noncash financing activities:
    Common stock issued for notes receivable...............       $   19
                                                                  ======
</TABLE>


                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                     F-233
<PAGE>

                                 VITALTONE INC.

                         Notes to Financial Statements
                               September 30, 1999

(1) Business of the Company

      VitalTone Inc. (the Company) was incorporated in Delaware in July 1999
and commenced operations at that time. The Company provides a highly reliable
source for the procurement, delivery, world-class support, and billing of an
array of key IT services and products. VitalTone enables midsized companies to
focus their internal MIS resources of strategic initiatives while receiving
improved service and tighter control at lower cost.

      VitalTone is in the development stage, and its primary activities to date
have included raising capital necessary for infrastructure, hiring key
personnel, and acquiring property and equipment.

(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    (a) Use of Estimates

      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.

    (b) Cash and Cash Equivalents

      Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and highly liquid investments
such as money market funds, with remaining maturities of less than 90 days as
of the date of purchase. The Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of
default by the financial institutions or the issuers of these investments to
the extent of the amounts recorded on the balance sheet.

    (c) Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk

      The carrying value of the Company's financial instruments, including cash
and cash equivalents approximates fair market value. Financial instruments that
subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash
and cash equivalents.

    (d) Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation
and amortization. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method
over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets generally one to seven
years. Leasehold improvements are amortized of the shorter of the estimated
useful lives of the assets or the lease term.

    (e) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

      The Company evaluates its long-lived assets for impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an
asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is
measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future
undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such
assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is
measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the
fair value

                                     F-234
<PAGE>

                                 VITALTONE INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the
carrying amount of the assets or fair value less costs to sell.

    (f) Income Taxes

      The Company utilizes the asset and liability method of accounting for
income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are
determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax
bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year
in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation
allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the
amounts expected to be recovered.

    (g) Comprehensive Income

      The Company has no material components of other comprehensive income
(loss) for all periods presented.

    (h) Segment Reporting

      In 1999, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
(SFAS) No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related
Information. SFAS No. 131 establishes standards for the manner in which public
companies report information about operating segments in annual and interim
financial statements. It also establishes standards for related disclosures
about products and services, geographic areas, and major customers. The method
for determining what information to report is based on the way management
organizes the operating segments within the Company for making operating
decisions and assessing financial performances. The Company's chief operating
decision-maker is considered to be the chief executive officer (CEO). The CEO
reviews financial information presented on an entity-level basis for purposes
of making operating decisions and assessing financial performance. The entity-
level financial information is identical to the information presented in the
accompanying statement of operations. Therefore, the Company has determined
that it operates in a single operating segment: enterprise service portal
systems.

    (i) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

      In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS
No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. SFAS No.
133 establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative financial
instruments and hedging activities related to those instruments, as well as
other hedging activities. Because the Company does not currently hold any
derivative instruments and does not engage in hedging activities, the Company
expects that the adoption of SFAS No. 133 will not have a material impact on
its financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. The Company will
be required to adopt SFAS No. 133 in fiscal 2001.

                                     F-235
<PAGE>

                                 VITALTONE INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


(3) Property and Equipment

      A summary of property and equipment consisted of the following (in
thousands):

<TABLE>
      <S>                                                                  <C>
      Computers and software.............................................. $194
      Furniture and fixtures..............................................    9
      Leasehold improvements..............................................    4
                                                                           ----
                                                                            207
      Less accumulated depreciation and amortization......................   10
                                                                           ----
                                                                           $197
                                                                           ====
</TABLE>

(4) Stockholders' Equity

    (a) Preferred Stock Issuable

      In July 1999, the Company received a cash advance in the amount of
$2,005,000. This advance has been converted into series A preferred stock upon
the completion of the financing described in note 6 (b).

    (b) Stock Plan

      The Company has reserved 6,500,000 shares of common stock for issuance
under its 1999 equity incentive plan (the Plan). The plan provides for the
issuance of stock purchase rights, incentive stock options, or nonstatutory
stock options.

      Under the Plan, the exercise price for incentive stock options is at
least 100% of the stock's fair market value on the date of grant for employees
owning less than 10% of the voting power of all classes of stock, and at least
110% of the fair market value on the date of grant for employees owning more
than 10% of the voting power of all classes of stock. For nonstatutory stock
options, the exercise price is also at least 110% of the fair market value on
the date of grant for employees owning more than 10% of the voting power of all
classes of stock and no less than 85% for employees owning less than 10% of the
voting power of all classes of stock.

      Under the Plan, options generally expire in 10 years. However, the term
of the options may be limited to 5 years if the optionee owns stock
representing more than 10% of the voting power of all classes of stock. Vesting
periods are determined by the Company's Board of Directors and generally
provide for shares to vest ratably over a three to four year period.

      As of September 30, 1999, there were 3,483,800 additional shares
available for grants under the stock plan.

    (c) Stock-Based Compensation

      The Company has adopted the pro forma disclosure provisions of SFAS No.
123. Had the Company determined compensation cost based on the fair value at
the grant date for its stock options under SFAS No. 123, the Company's pro
forma net loss would not have differed materially from those amounts as
reported in the accompanying financial statements.

                                     F-236
<PAGE>

                                 VITALTONE INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


      The Company's computation of the pro forma amounts reflects only options
granted in fiscal 1999. Therefore, the full impact of calculating compensation
cost is reflected over the vesting period of four years.

      The fair value of each option was estimated on the date of grant using
the minimum value method with the following weighted-average assumption: no
dividends; risk-free interest rate of 5.8%; and expected life of 4 years.

      A summary of the status of the Company's options as of September 30,
1999, is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        average
                                                                        exercise
                                                               Shares    price
                                                              --------- --------
      <S>                                                     <C>       <C>
      Outstanding at beginning of period.....................        --  $  --
      Granted................................................ 3,016,200   0.01
      Exercised..............................................        --     --
      Canceled...............................................        --     --
                                                              ---------
      Outstanding at end of period........................... 3,016,200
                                                              =========
      Options exercisable at end of period...................        --
                                                              =========
</TABLE>

      The weighted-average fair value of options granted for the period ended
September 30, 1999, was $0.01.

      As of September 30, 1999, the range of exercise prices and weighted-
average remaining contractual life of outstanding options were as follows
(number of options in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           Options outstanding
                            -----------------------------------------------------------------
                                                         Weighted-
                                                          average
                                                         remaining                  Weighted-
         Range of            Number of                  contractual                  average
         exercise             options                      life                     exercise
          prices            outstanding                   (years)                     price
         --------           -----------                 -----------                 ---------
         <S>                <C>                         <C>                         <C>
          $0.01              2,816,200                      9.91                      $0.01
           0.08                200,000                     10.00                       0.08
                             ---------
                             3,016,200
                             =========
</TABLE>

                                     F-237
<PAGE>

                                 VITALTONE INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


(5) Income Taxes

      The differences between the income tax benefit computed at the federal
statutory rate and the Company's tax provision for all periods presented
primarily relate to net operating losses not benefited.

      The types of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions
of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities as of September 30, 1999
are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                           1999
                                                                           ----
      <S>                                                                  <C>
      Deferred tax assets:
        Start up costs.................................................... $193
        Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards...................   57
                                                                           ----
      Gross deferred tax assets...........................................  250
      Less valuation allowance............................................ (250)
                                                                           ----
          Total deferred tax assets.......................................   --
                                                                           ====
</TABLE>

      In light of the Company's recent history of operating losses, the Company
has provided a valuation allowance for all of its deferred tax assets as it is
presently unable to conclude that it is more likely than not that the deferred
tax assets will be realized.

      As of September 30, 1999, the Company had approximately $167,000 of
federal and California net operating loss carryforwards. The federal loss
expires primarily in the year 2019, and the California net operating loss
expires in the year 2007.

      The difference between the federal loss carryforward and the accumulated
deficit results primarily from start-up costs deferred for tax purposes.

      Federal and California tax laws impose substantial restrictions on the
utilization of net operating loss and credit carryforwards in the event of an
"ownership change" for tax purposes, as defined in Section 382 of the Internal
Revenue Code. The Company has not yet determined if an ownership change has
occurred. If such ownership change has occurred, utilization of the net
operating losses will be subject to an annual limitation in future years.

(6) Subsequent Events

    (a) Leases

      Subsequent to September 30, 1999, the Company entered into a
noncancelable operating lease agreement expiring in the year 2001 for its
facilities.

      Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases are as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
      Year ending
      December 31,
      ------------
      <S>                                                                <C>
       1999............................................................. $  217
       2000.............................................................    870
       2001.............................................................    652
                                                                         ------
       Future minimum lease payments.................................... $1,739
                                                                         ======
</TABLE>

                                     F-238
<PAGE>

                                VITALTONE INC.

                  Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    (b) Series A Preferred Stock

      During November 1999, the Company issued 9,500,000 shares of Series A
preferred stock for $3.125 per share.

      The rights, preferences, and privileges of the holders of Series A
preferred stock are as follows:

     .  Each share of Series A preferred stock shall be convertible at the
        option of the holder, at any time after the date of issuance, into
        one fully paid and nonassessable share of common stock, subject to
        adjustment for certain dilutive events. Each share has voting
        rights equal to the common stock on an "as if converted" basis.

     .  Conversion into common stock is automatic upon the closing of a
        public offering of the Company's common stock at a purchase price
        of not less than $9.375 per share and at an aggregate offering
        price of not less than $50,000,000 for Series A preferred stock.

     .  Holders of Series A preferred stock are entitled to noncumulative
        dividends when and if declared by the Company's Board of
        Directors. As of September 30, 1999, no dividends have been
        declared.

     .  Each share of Series A preferred stock has a liquidation
        preference of $3.125, plus all declared but unpaid dividends.

     .  In the event of liquidation of the Company after payment has been
        made to the holders of Series A preferred stock of the full
        preferential amounts, any remaining assets would be distributed
        ratably among the common and convertible preferred shareholders in
        proportion to their common ownership on an "as if converted"
        basis.

     .  Series A preferred stock is redeemable at any time after November
        2, 2004, after the receipt by the Company of a written request
        from the holders of two-thirds of the then outstanding shares of
        Series A preferred stock, at the greater of the original issuance
        price or the fair market value on the date of redemption.

      The preferred stock investors received warrants to purchase 1,000,000
shares of Series A preferred stock for at an exercise price of $6.25 a share.
The fair market value of the warrants at the date of issuance was $1,500,000
which will be amortized against retained earnings through the redemption date
of the Series A preferred stock.


                                     F-239
<PAGE>

                       Report of Independent Accountants

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders ofVivant! Corporation

      In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheet and the related statements
of operations, of stockholders' equity (deficit) and of cash flows present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Vivant! Corporation
(a development stage company) at December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the results of
its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1998 and the
periods from August 7, 1997 (Inception) through December 31, 1997 and December
31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management; our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards which require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for the
opinion expressed above.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
San Jose, California
June 17, 1999, except for Note 10,
which is as of November 18, 1999

                                     F-240
<PAGE>

                              VIVANT! CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                                 Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   (Unaudited)
                                              December 31,        September 30,
                                          ----------------------  -------------
                                            1997        1998          1999
                                          ---------  -----------  -------------
<S>                                       <C>        <C>          <C>
Assets
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents.............. $ 162,000  $   978,000   $   243,000
  Short term investments.................        --    2,348,000       716,000
  Related party receivable (Note 9)......   128,000      100,000            --
  Other current assets...................    18,000       35,000        40,000
                                          ---------  -----------   -----------
    Total current assets.................   308,000    3,461,000       999,000
Property and equipment, net..............    64,000      121,000       229,000
  Other assets...........................        --       17,000        20,000
                                          ---------  -----------   -----------
                                          $ 372,000  $ 3,599,000   $ 1,248,000
                                          =========  ===========   ===========
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 (Deficit)
Current liabilities:
  Current portion of long-term
   obligations........................... $      --  $    25,000   $    76,000
  Bank line of credit....................        --           --       492,000
  Accounts payable.......................     8,000      125,000       228,000
  Accrued liabilities....................    17,000       12,000       134,000
  Convertible promissory notes payable...   125,000           --            --
  Convertible promissory note payable--
   related party (Note 9)................   400,000           --            --
                                          ---------  -----------   -----------
    Total current liabilities............   550,000      162,000       930,000
Long-term obligations, less current
 portion.................................        --      102,000       162,000
                                          ---------  -----------   -----------
                                            550,000      264,000     1,092,000
                                          ---------  -----------   -----------
Commitments (Note 5)
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Convertible Preferred Stock: $0.001 par
 value; 10,200,000 shares authorized; no
 shares, 4,908,301 and 4,908,301 shares
 issued and outstanding in 1997, 1998 and
 1999....................................        --        5,000         5,000
  Common Stock: $0.001 par value;
   20,000,000 shares authorized;
   3,978,220, 3,979,370 and 4,037,480
   shares issued and outstanding in 1997,
   1998 and 1999, respectively...........     1,000        4,000         4,000
  Additional paid-in capital.............        --    4,900,000     4,906,000
  Accumulated other comprehensive
   income................................        --       53,000       108,000
  Deficit accumulated during the
   development stage.....................  (179,000)  (1,627,000)   (4,867,000)
                                          ---------  -----------   -----------
    Total stockholders' equity
     (deficit)...........................  (178,000)   3,335,000       156,000
                                          ---------  -----------   -----------
                                          $ 372,000  $ 3,599,000   $ 1,248,000
                                          =========  ===========   ===========
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                     F-241
<PAGE>

                              VIVANT! CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                            Statements of Operations

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                          Period from                 Period from
                         August 7, 1997              August 7, 1997      (unaudited)
                          (Inception)                 (Inception)     Nine Months Ended
                            through     Year Ended      through         September 30,
                          December 31,   December     December 31,  ----------------------
                              1997       31, 1998         1998        1998        1999
                         -------------- -----------  -------------- ---------  -----------
<S>                      <C>            <C>          <C>            <C>        <C>
Operating expenses:
  Research and
   development..........   $  80,000    $   795,000   $   875,000   $ 450,000  $ 1,758,000
  Sales and marketing...       5,000        344,000       349,000     143,000    1,023,000
  General and
   administrative.......      84,000        308,000       392,000     236,000      451,000
                           ---------    -----------   -----------   ---------  -----------
    Total operating
     expenses...........     169,000      1,447,000     1,616,000     829,000    3,232,000
                           ---------    -----------   -----------   ---------  -----------
Loss from operations....    (169,000)    (1,447,000)   (1,616,000)   (829,000)  (3,232,000)
Interest income.........       3,000         42,000        45,000       7,000       11,000
Interest and other
 expense................     (13,000)       (43,000)      (56,000)    (38,000)     (19,000)
                           ---------    -----------   -----------   ---------  -----------
Net loss................   $(179,000)   $(1,448,000)  $(1,627,000)  $(860,000) $(3,240,000)
                           =========    ===========   ===========   =========  ===========
</TABLE>




   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                     F-242
<PAGE>

                              VIVANT! CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                  Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                       Deficit
                            Convertible                                 Accumulated  Accumulated      Total
                          Preferred Stock    Common Stock   Additional     Other     During the   Stockholders'
                          ---------------- ----------------  Paid-In   Comprehensive Development     Equity
                           Shares   Amount  Shares   Amount  Capital      Income        Stage       (Deficit)
                          --------- ------ --------- ------ ---------- ------------- -----------  -------------
<S>                       <C>       <C>    <C>       <C>    <C>        <C>           <C>          <C>
Inception, August 7,
 1997
Issuance of Common Stock
 to founder in August
 1997...................         -- $   -- 3,978,220 $1,000 $       --   $     --    $        --   $     1,000
Net loss................         --     --        --     --         --         --       (179,000)     (179,000)
                          --------- ------ --------- ------ ----------   --------    -----------   -----------
Balance at December 31,
 1997...................         --     -- 3,978,220  1,000         --         --       (179,000)     (178,000)
                                                                                                   -----------
Unrealized gain on
 investments............         --     --        --     --         --     53,000             --        53,000
Net loss................         --     --        --     --         --         --     (1,448,000)   (1,448,000)
                                                                                                   -----------
Comprehensive loss......         --     --        --     --         --         --             --    (1,395,000)
Issuance of Series A
 Convertible Preferred
 Stock in August 1998...  4,025,000  4,000        --  3,000  4,018,000         --             --     4,025,000
Conversion of promissory
 notes and accrued
 interest into Series A
 Convertible Preferred
 Stock in August 1998...    883,301  1,000        --     --    882,000         --             --       883,000
Exercise of Common Stock
 options in October
 1998...................         --     --     1,150     --         --         --             --            --
                          --------- ------ --------- ------ ----------   --------    -----------   -----------
Balance at December 31,
 1998...................  4,908,301  5,000 3,979,370  4,000  4,900,000     53,000     (1,627,000)    3,335,000
                                                                                                   -----------
Unrealized gain on
 investments
 (unaudited)............         --     --        --     --         --     55,000             --        55,000
Net loss (unaudited)....         --     --        --     --         --         --     (3,240,000)   (3,240,000)
                                                                                                   -----------
Comprehensive loss
 (unaudited)............         --     --        --     --         --         --             --     3,185,000
Exercise of Common Stock
 options in January,
 February and May, 1999
 (unaudited)............         --     --    58,210     --      6,000         --             --         6,000
                          --------- ------ --------- ------ ----------   --------    -----------   -----------
Balance at September 30,
 1999 (unaudited).......  4,908,301 $5,000 4,037,580 $4,000 $4,906,000   $108,000    $(4,867,000)  $   156,000
                          ========= ====== ========= ====== ==========   ========    ===========   ===========
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                     F-243
<PAGE>

                              VIVANT! CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                            Statements of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                          Period from                  Period from
                         August 7, 1997               August 7, 1997      (Unaudited)
                          (Inception)                  (Inception)     Nine Months Ended
                            through      Year Ended      through         September 30,
                          December 31,  December 31,   December 31,  -----------------------
                              1997          1998           1998         1998        1999
                         -------------- ------------  -------------- ----------  -----------
<S>                      <C>            <C>           <C>            <C>         <C>
Cash flows from
 operating activities:
 Net loss..............    $(179,000)   $(1,448,000)   $(1,627,000)  $ (860,000) $(3,240,000)
 Adjustments to
  reconcile net loss to
  net cash used in
  operating activities:
 Depreciation and
  amortization.........        5,000         26,000         31,000       17,000       52,000
 Changes in assets and
  liabilities:
  Related party
   receivable..........     (128,000)        28,000       (100,000)     128,000      100,000
  Other assets.........      (18,000)       (34,000)       (52,000)     (34,000)      (8,000)
   Accounts payable....        8,000        117,000        125,000       47,000      103,000
   Accrued
    liabilities........       17,000         43,000         60,000       77,000      122,000
                           ---------    -----------    -----------   ----------  -----------
     Net cash used in
      operating
      activities.......     (295,000)    (1,268,000)    (1,563,000)    (625,000)  (2,871,000)
                           ---------    -----------    -----------   ----------  -----------
Cash flows from
 investing activities:
 Purchase of property
  and equipment........      (69,000)       (83,000)      (152,000)     (26,000)    (160,000)
 Purchase of
  investments..........           --     (7,367,000)    (7,367,000)  (7,367,000)          --
 Sale of investments...           --      5,072,000      5,072,000    3,865,000    1,687,000
                           ---------    -----------    -----------   ----------  -----------
     Net cash provided
      by (used in)
      investing
      activities.......      (69,000)    (2,378,000)    (2,447,000)  (3,528,000)   1,527,000
                           ---------    -----------    -----------   ----------  -----------
Cash flows from
 financing activities:
 Proceeds from
  convertible
  promissory notes
  payable..............      525,000        310,000        835,000      310,000           --
 Proceeds from issuance
  of Convertible
  Preferred Stock......           --      4,025,000      4,025,000    4,025,000           --
 Proceeds from issuance
  of Common Stock......        1,000             --          1,000           --        6,000
 Proceeds from
  equipment lease
  line.................           --        127,000        127,000           --      111,000
 Proceeds from bank
  line of credit.......           --             --             --           --      492,000
 Proceeds from
  promissory notes.....           --             --             --           --       90,000
 Repayment of
  promissory notes.....           --             --             --           --      (90,000)
                           ---------    -----------    -----------   ----------  -----------
     Net cash provided
      by financing
      activities.......      526,000      4,462,000      4,988,000    4,335,000      609,000
                           ---------    -----------    -----------   ----------  -----------
Net increase in cash
 and cash equivalents..      162,000        816,000        978,000      182,000     (735,000)
Cash and cash
 equivalents at
 beginning of period...           --        162,000             --      162,000      978,000
                           ---------    -----------    -----------   ----------  -----------
Cash and cash
 equivalents at end of
 period................    $ 162,000    $   978,000    $   978,000   $  344,000  $   243,000
                           =========    ===========    ===========   ==========  ===========
Supplemental non-cash
 investing and
 financing activity:
 Conversion of
  convertible
  promissory notes and
  accrued interest into
  convertible preferred
  stock................    $      --    $   883,000    $   883,000   $  883,000  $        --
                           =========    ===========    ===========   ==========  ===========
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                     F-244
<PAGE>

                              VIVANT! CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                         Notes to Financial Statements

Note 1--The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:

    The Company

      Vivant! Corporation (the "Company"), formerly Illuminate Corporation, was
incorporated on August 7, 1997 in Delaware to deliver a web-based Extended
Workforce Management System. The Vivant! Solution will enable organizations to
respond more quickly to changing business requirements and time-to-delivery
demands through faster access to and more cost-effective management of outside
expertise and skills.

      Vivant! is focused on Global 2000 organizations that leverage many
Information Technology contractors. The Company's suite of web-based
applications will link together hiring decision-makers with expertise and skill
suppliers, automate the selection and contracting process, and deliver
corporate-wide visibility and management of requirements, rates, service
quality and supplier information.

      The Company is in the development stage, devoting substantially all of
its efforts to product development and raising capital financing. Accordingly,
the accompanying financial statements are not indicative of a normal operating
period.

      The Company has funded its operating losses since inception through the
issuance of convertible promissory notes payable and the sale of equity
securities. The Company expects to generate revenues beginning in the fourth
fiscal quarter of 1999 through the licensing of its software products. The
Company also expects to continue its research and development activity.
Management's plans for funding continuing research and development efforts
primarily includes the sale of equity securities, software license fees and the
utilization of a credit facility (see Note 4). Operations of the Company beyond
fiscal 1999 are expected to be financed with cash primarily from operations.
The Company's failure to raise sufficient capital or to sell its products would
unfavorably impact the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will
continue as a going concern.

    Unaudited Interim Results

      The accompanying interim financial statements as of September 30, 1999,
and for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1999, are unaudited. The
unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as
the annual financial statements and, in the opinion of management, reflect all
adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to
present fairly the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash
flows as of September 30, 1999 and for the nine months ended September 30, 1998
and 1999. The financial data and other information disclosed in these notes to
financial statements related to these periods are unaudited. The results for
the nine months ended September 30, 1999 are not necessarily indicative of the
results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 1999.

    Management's estimates and assumptions

      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities,
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

                                     F-245
<PAGE>

                              VIVANT! CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments

      The Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with an
original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Investments
with initial maturity periods of greater than 90 days are classified as short-
term investments. The Company accounts for short-term investments in accordance
with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No.
115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities." At
December 31, 1998, the Company's short-term investments consisted primarily of
certificates of deposit and commercial paper. The Company has classified its
investments as available-for-sale and carries such investments at fair value,
with unrealized gains and losses reported in stockholders' equity until
disposition.

    Concentration of credit risk

      Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a
concentration of credit risk consist of cash, cash equivalents and short-term
investments. Substantially all the Company's cash, cash equivalents and short-
term investments are held by financial institutions that management believes
are of high credit quality.

    Comprehensive income

      Effective January 1, 1997, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No.
130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income." SFAS No. 130 establishes standards for
reporting comprehensive income and its components in financial statements.
Comprehensive income, as defined, includes all changes in equity (net assets)
during a period from non-owner sources. The difference between net loss and
comprehensive loss for the Company results from unrealized gains on available-
for-sale securities.

    Property and equipment

      Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization
is computed using the straight-line method over the shorter of the estimated
useful lives of the assets, generally two to five years, or the lease term, if
applicable.

    Research and development

      Research and development costs include expenses incurred by the Company
to develop and enhance its web-based extended workforce management system.
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred.

    Capitalized software development costs

      Software development costs are included in research and development and
are expensed as incurred. After technological feasibility is established,
material software development costs are capitalized. The capitalized cost is
then amortized on a straight-line basis over the greater of the estimated
product life, or on the ratio of current revenues to total projected product
revenues. As the Company is in the development stage, technological
feasibility, which the Company has defined as the establishment of a working
model which typically occurs when the beta testing commences, has not been
established. As such, software development costs have not been capitalized as
of December 31, 1998, and still have not been capitalized as of September 30,
1999.

                                     F-246
<PAGE>

                              VIVANT! CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    Long-lived assets

      The Company evaluates the recoverability of its long-lived assets in
accordance with SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived
Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of." SFAS No. 121 requires
recognition of impairment of long-lived assets in the event the net book value
of such assets exceeds the future undiscounted cash flows attributable to such
assets.

    Stock-based compensation

      The Company accounts for stock-based employee compensation arrangements
in accordance with provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," ("APB No. 25") and complies with
the disclosure provisions of FAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation."

    Income taxes

      Income taxes are accounted for using an asset and liability approach,
which requires the recognition of taxes payable or refundable for the current
year and deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences of
events that have been recognized in the Company's financial statements or tax
returns. The measurement of current and deferred tax assets and liabilities is
based on provisions of the enacted tax law; the effects of future changes in
tax laws or rates are not anticipated. The measurement of deferred tax assets
is reduced, if necessary, by the amount of any tax benefits that, based on
available evidence, are not expected to be realized.

    Recent accounting pronouncements

      In March 1998, the AICPA issued SOP 98-1, "Software for Internal Use,"
which provides guidance on accounting for the cost of computer software
developed or obtained for internal use. SOP 98-1 is effective for financial
statements for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1998. As of January 1,
1999, the Company adopted SOP 98-1, which did not have a material impact on its
financial statements.

      In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No.
133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS No.
133 is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000 and establishes
methods of accounting for derivative financial instruments and hedging
activities related to those instruments as well as other hedging activities.
The Company does not expect that the adoption of SFAS No. 133 will have a
material impact on its financial statements.

                                     F-247
<PAGE>

                              VIVANT! CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


Note 2--Balance Sheet Components:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   (Unaudited)
                                                 December 31,     September 30,
                                               -----------------  -------------
                                                1997      1998        1999
                                               -------  --------  -------------
<S>                                            <C>      <C>       <C>
Property and equipment, net:
  Computers and equipment..................... $37,000  $103,000    $228,000
  Furniture and fixtures......................  32,000    49,000      84,000
                                               -------  --------    --------
                                                69,000   152,000     312,000
  Less: Accumulated depreciation and
   amortization...............................  (5,000)  (31,000)    (83,000)
                                               -------  --------    --------
                                               $64,000  $121,000    $229,000
                                               =======  ========    ========
Accrued liabilities:
  Payroll and related expenses................ $ 4,000  $ 12,000    $ 67,000
  Interest....................................  13,000        --          --
  Accrued expenses............................      --        --      67,000
                                               -------  --------    --------
                                               $17,000  $ 12,000    $134,000
                                               =======  ========    ========
</TABLE>

Note 3--Income Taxes:

      No provision for income taxes has been recorded as the Company has
incurred net losses since inception.

      The Company was a Subchapter C Corporation from its inception through
December 31, 1997 whereby deferred income taxes were established for the period
ended December 31, 1997. The Company changed its status as a Subchapter S
Corporation from January 1, 1998 through August 6, 1998, whereby the tax
effects of the Company's activities accrued directly to its shareholder.
Effective August 7, 1998 in connection with its issuance of Preferred Stock
(see Note 6), the Company's status terminated as a Subchapter S Corporation to
a Subchapter C Corporation for income tax purposes.

      As of December 31, 1998, the Company had deferred tax assets of
approximately $354,000. Deferred tax assets relate primarily to net operating
loss and research and development credit carryforwards. Management believes
that, based on a number of factors, it is more likely than not that the
deferred tax assets will not be utilized, such that a full valuation allowance
has been recorded.

      At December 31, 1998, the Company had approximately $350,000 of federal
and state net operating loss carryforwards available to offset future taxable
income which expire in varying amounts beginning in 2015. Under the Tax Reform
Act of 1986, the amounts of and benefits from net operating loss carryforwards
may be impaired or limited in certain circumstances. Events which cause
limitations in the amount of net operating losses that the Company may utilize
in any one year include, but are not limited to, a cumulative ownership change
of more than 50%, as defined, over a three year period.

                                     F-248
<PAGE>

                              VIVANT! CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


Note 4--Borrowings:

    Lines of credit

      In October 1998, the Company entered into a Loan and Security Agreement
with a bank which provides for borrowings under (i) a revolving line of credit
up to $500,000 and (ii) an equipment line of credit up to $750,000. The
aggregate outstanding amounts under the revolving line and the equipment line
cannot exceed $750,000, are secured by substantially all of the Company's
assets and accrue interest at the bank's prime rate plus 1% per annum (8.75% as
of December 31, 1998). The revolving line expires on April 22, 2000. The
equipment line expires on November 22, 1999 and provides for the repayment of
any outstanding amounts in equal installments over three years. Purchases under
the equipment line prior to May 23, 1999 will be repaid over three years from
that date, and purchases from May 23, 1999 to November 22, 1999 will also be
repaid over three years, commencing November 22, 1999. At September 30, 1999,
the Company borrowed the maximum amount under the line of credit.

    Notes payable

      In 1997 and 1998, the Company issued various convertible promissory notes
payable for $525,000 and $310,000, respectively. Certain of the notes were with
related parties (see Note 9). These notes were repayable upon maturity
(generally within one year from date of issuance) and accrued interest at rates
ranging from 8.5% to 9.0% per annum. In August 1998, the principal and accrued
interest were converted into 883,301 shares of Series A Preferred Stock (see
Note 6).

Note 5--Commitments:

    Leases

      The Company leases office space under a noncancelable operating lease
that expires on December 31, 2000. Rent expense was $77,000 and $14,000 for the
year ended December 31, 1998 and the period from August 7, 1997 (Inception) to
December 31, 1997, respectively. The terms of the lease provide for rental
payments on a graduated scale. The Company recognizes rent expense on a
straight-line basis over the lease period.

      Future minimum lease payments under the noncancelable operating lease at
December 31, 1998 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
      Year Ending                                                      Operating
      December 31,                                                      Leases
      ------------                                                     ---------
      <S>                                                              <C>
      1999............................................................ $150,000
      2000............................................................  198,000
      Thereafter......................................................       --
                                                                       --------
                                                                       $348,000
                                                                       ========
</TABLE>

                                     F-249
<PAGE>

                              VIVANT! CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


Note 6--Convertible Preferred Stock:

      In August 1998, the Company issued 4,908,301 shares of Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock ("Preferred Stock") at $1.00 per share.

      Convertible Preferred Stock at December 31, 1998 consists of the
following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      Shares
                                              ---------------------- Liquidation
      Series                                  Authorized Outstanding   Amount
      ------                                  ---------- ----------- -----------
      <S>                                     <C>        <C>         <C>
      A......................................  5,100,000  4,908,301  $4,908,000
      A-1....................................  5,100,000         --          --
                                              ----------  ---------  ----------
                                              10,200,000  4,908,301  $4,908,000
                                              ==========  =========  ==========
</TABLE>

      The holders of Preferred Stock have various rights and preferences as
follows:

    Voting

      Each share of Series A and A-1 has voting rights equal to an equivalent
number of shares of Common Stock into which it is convertible and votes
together as one class with the Common Stock.

      As long as at least 1,500,000 shares of Series A and A-1 Convertible
Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the holders of Series A and A-1 Convertible
Preferred Stock, voting as a separate class, shall be entitled to elect two
directors. The holders of Common Stock, voting as a separate class, shall be
entitled to elect two directors. The holders of Common Stock and the holders of
Preferred Stock, voting as a single class on an as-converted basis, shall be
entitled to elect one director. The Company must obtain approval from a
majority of the holders of Convertible Preferred Stock in order to pay or
declare a dividend on Common Stock or repurchase any shares of Common Stock
other than shares subject to the right of repurchase by the Company, amend or
add a provision to the Company's Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws to
increase or decrease the authorized Preferred or to change the preferences,
rights, privileges or powers of the Preferred, issue shares of any equity
security having any preference superior to or on parity with any Preferred
Stock, or effect a merger, consolidation or sale of assets where the existing
shareholders retain less than 50% of the voting stock of the surviving entity.

    Dividends

      Holders of Series A and A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock are entitled to
receive noncumulative dividends prior to and in preference to any declaration
of payment of any dividend on Common Stock at the per annum rate of $0.08 per
share, when and if declared by the Board of Directors. No dividends on
Convertible Preferred Stock have been declared by the Board from inception
through December 31, 1998.

    Liquidation

      In the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the
Corporation, the holders of Series A and A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock are
entitled to receive, prior and in preference to any distribution of any of the
assets of the Company to the holders of Common Stock, an amount of $1.00 per
share for each share of Series A and A-1 plus any declared but unpaid
dividends. Should the Company's legally available assets be

                                     F-250
<PAGE>

                              VIVANT! CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)

insufficient to satisfy the liquidation preferences, the funds will be
distributed to the holders of Series A and A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock in
proportion to the original issue price of the respective series of Preferred
Stock held by such holders. The remaining assets, if any, shall be distributed
among the holders of Series A and A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock and Common
Stock pro rata based on the number of shares of Common Stock held by each
(assuming conversion of Series A and Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock)
until the holders of Series A and A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock receive an
aggregate of $5.00 per share. Thereafter, any remaining assets of the Company
shall be distributed ratably among the holders of Common Stock.

    Conversion

      Each share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible, at the
option of the holder, according to a conversion ratio, subject to adjustment
for dilution. Each share of Series A and A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock
automatically converts into the number of shares of Common Stock into which
such shares are convertible at the then effective conversion ratio upon: (1)
the closing of a public offering of Common Stock at a per share price of at
least $3.00 per share with gross proceeds of at least $15,000,000, or (2) the
consent of the holders of at least 50% of the shares of Convertible Preferred
Stock.

      At December 31, 1998, the Company reserved 4,908,301 shares of Common
Stock for the conversion of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock.

Note 7--Common Stock:

      In July 1998, the Company's Board of Directors effected a 3,978.22 for
one stock split of the Company's outstanding shares. Par value remained at
$0.001 per share. All share information included in these financial statements
have been retroactively adjusted to reflect this stock split. After adjusting
for the split, a total of 3,978,220 shares of Common Stock were issued to the
Company's founder in August 1997.

Note 8--Stock Option Plan:

      In 1998, the Company adopted the 1998 Stock Option Plan (the "Plan"). The
Plan provides for the granting of stock options to employees and consultants of
the Company. Options granted under the Plan may be either Incentive Stock
Options ("ISO") or Nonqualified Stock Options ("NSO"). Stock Purchase rights
may also be granted under the Plan. Incentive Stock Options may be granted only
to Company employees (including officers and directors who are also employees).
Nonqualified Stock Options may be granted to Company employees and consultants.
The Company has reserved 2,221,178 shares of Common Stock for issuance under
the Plan.

      Options under the Plan may be granted for periods of up to ten years and
at prices no less than 85% of the estimated fair value of the shares on the
date of grant as determined by the Board of Directors, provided, however, that
(i) the exercise price of an ISO and NSO shall not be less than 100% and 85% of
the estimated fair value of the shares on the date of grant, respectively, and
(ii) the exercise price of an ISO and NSO granted to a 10% shareholder shall
not be less than 110% of the estimated fair value of the shares on the date of
grant and the term of the option shall be five years from the date of grant,
respectively. Options are exercisable immediately subject to repurchase options
held by the Company which lapse over a maximum period of 5 years at such times
and under such conditions as determined by the Board of Directors. To date,
options granted generally vest over four years.

                                     F-251
<PAGE>

                              VIVANT! CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


      The following summarizes stock option activity under the Plan:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          Options Outstanding
                                                          --------------------
                                                                      Weighted
                                                Shares                Average
                                               Available    Number    Exercise
                                               for Grant  Outstanding  Price
                                               ---------  ----------- --------
<S>                                            <C>        <C>         <C>
Balance at December 31, 1997..................        --         --    $  --
  Authorized.................................. 2,221,178         --       --
  Granted.....................................  (802,577)   802,577     0.10
  Committed for future issuance...............   (47,662)        --       --
  Exercised...................................        --     (1,150)    0.10
                                               ---------    -------    -----
Balance at December 31, 1998.................. 1,370,939    801,427     0.10
  Granted (unaudited).........................   223,800    223,800     0.10
  Committed for future issuance (unaudited)...  (194,450)        --       --
  Exercised (unaudited).......................        --    (58,210)    0.10
  Canceled (unaudited)........................    37,500    (37,500)    0.10
                                               ---------    -------    -----
Balance at September 30, 1999 (unaudited).....   990,189    929,517     0.10
                                               =========    =======    =====
Options vested at September 30, 1999
 (unaudited)..................................              104,482    $0.10
                                                            =======    =====
</TABLE>

      The following table summarizes the information about stock options
outstanding and vested as of December 31, 1998:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                       Options Outstanding        Options Exercisable at
                       at December 31, 1998         December 31, 1998
                 -------------------------------- -------------------------
                              Weighted
                               Average   Weighted                Weighted
      Range of                Remaining  Average                  Average
      Exercise     Number    Contractual Exercise    Number      Exercise
       Price     Outstanding    Life      Price   Outstanding      Price
      --------   ----------- ----------- -------- ------------   ----------
      <S>        <C>         <C>         <C>      <C>            <C>
       $0.10       801,427      10.0      $0.10          95,288   $     0.10
</TABLE>

    Fair value disclosures

      Had compensation cost for the Company's stock-based compensation plan
been determined based on minimum value at the grant dates for the awards under
a method prescribed by SFAS No. 123, the Company's net loss would not have been
materially different.

      The Company calculated the minimum value of each option grant on the date
of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing method with the following assumptions:
dividend yield at 0%; weighted average expected option term of four years; risk
free interest rate of 4.56% to 5.47% for the year ended December 31, 1998. The
weighted average fair value of options granted during 1998 was $0.10.

                                     F-252
<PAGE>

                              VIVANT! CORPORATION
                         (A Development Stage Company)

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


Note 9--Related Party Transactions:

      In September 1997, the Company issued convertible promissory notes
payable to an executive and an external member of the Board of Directors
totaling $400,000 (see Note 4).

      In December 1997, the Company agreed to prepay the annual salary of an
executive of the Company totaling approximately $128,000 which was fully
recognized by December 31, 1998.

      In March and April 1998, the Company issued additional convertible
promissory notes payable to the same individuals totaling $270,000 (see Note
4). The cumulative debt was converted to Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
in August 1998.

      In December 1998, the Company entered into an agreement to prepay the
annual salary of an executive of the Company totaling approximately $100,000
which will be fully recognized by December 31, 1999.

      In January 1999, the Company extended a non-interest bearing note payable
to an executive of the Company in the amount of $90,000. Principal payments of
$11,250 shall be made monthly beginning January 31, 1999. The Note was repaid
as of September 30, 1999.

Note 10--Subsequent Events:

      In October 1999, the Company launched its web business portal,
vivant.com, for sourcing and managing Information Technology contractors
through an open network of suppliers.

      In November 1999, the Company issued an aggregate of 1,804,734 shares of
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series B") at $3.38 per share, for an
aggregate purchase price of $6,100,000. Series B is convertible into shares of
Common Stock at the rate of one share of Common Stock for each share of Series
B. The terms and conditions for series B are similar to those described in note
6 relating to Series A except that the liquidation amount per share is $3.38
per share and dividend per share of $0.2704 per annum and Series B takes
preference over Series A in a liquidation.

                                     F-253
<PAGE>

                          Independent Auditors' Report

The Board of Directors
Web Yes, Inc.:

      We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Web Yes,
Inc. and subsidiary as of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for
the years then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

      We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.

      In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Web Yes,
Inc. and subsidiary as of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.

                                          KPMG LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
June 30, 1999

                                     F-254
<PAGE>

                          WEB YES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

                          Consolidated Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     December 31,
                                                   ----------------- (Unaudited)
                                                                      March 31,
                                                    1997      1998      1999
                                                   -------  -------- -----------
<S>                                                <C>      <C>      <C>
Assets
Current assets:
  Cash...........................................  $ 4,729  $ 10,204  $  1,480
  Accounts receivable............................   15,415    13,899    31,764
                                                   -------  --------  --------
    Total current assets.........................   20,144    24,103    33,244
                                                   -------  --------  --------
Computer equipment...............................   56,509   190,948   221,142
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization..    6,667    26,095    37,601
                                                   -------  --------  --------
    Net computer equipment.......................   49,842   164,853   183,541
                                                   -------  --------  --------
Deposits.........................................      100     2,281     2,281
                                                   -------  --------  --------
    Total assets.................................  $70,086  $191,237  $219,066
                                                   =======  ========  ========
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
  Current portion of capital lease obligations...  $ 4,782  $ 18,633  $ 19,951
  Loans and advances payable to stockholders.....   45,007    29,251    42,296
  Accounts payable...............................   12,652    49,414    30,563
  Accrued expenses...............................    2,010    14,925    28,134
                                                   -------  --------  --------
    Total current liabilities....................   64,451   112,223   120,944
Capital lease obligations, net of current
 portion.........................................   13,652    43,056    37,344
                                                   -------  --------  --------
    Total liabilities............................   78,103   155,279   158,288
                                                   -------  --------  --------
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
  Preferred stock, no par value, 200,000 shares
   authorized, none issued and outstanding in
   1997, 70,000 shares issued and outstanding in
   1998 and 1999 (liquidation preference of $1
   per share)....................................       --    70,000    70,000
  Common stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares
   authorized, 13,395 shares issued and
   outstanding in 1997, 691,897 shares issued and
   outstanding in 1998 and 1999..................      134     6,919     6,919
Additional paid-in capital.......................       --    55,985    55,985
Accumulated deficit..............................   (8,151) (90,726)  (65,906)
Less: Subscriptions receivable...................       --   (6,220)   (6,220)
                                                   -------  --------  --------
    Total stockholders' equity (deficit).........   (8,017)   35,958    60,778
                                                   -------  --------  --------
    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
     (deficit)...................................  $70,086  $191,237  $219,066
                                                   =======  ========  ========
</TABLE>

          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                     F-255
<PAGE>

                          WEB YES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

                     Consolidated Statements of Operations

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              (Unaudited)
                                           Years Ended        Three Months
                                          December 31,      Ended March 31,
                                        ------------------  -----------------
                                          1997      1998     1998      1999
                                        --------  --------  -------  --------
<S>                                     <C>       <C>       <C>      <C>
Revenues .............................. $108,669  $288,512  $54,464  $141,828
                                        --------  --------  -------  --------
Operating expenses:
  Direct personnel costs...............      --     38,750      --     37,067
  Other direct costs...................   39,163   111,650    9,529    15,051
  Selling, general and administrative
   expenses............................   70,894   214,238   23,375    57,953
                                        --------  --------  -------  --------
    Total operating expenses...........  110,057   364,638   32,904   110,071
                                        --------  --------  -------  --------
    Income (loss) from operations......   (1,388)  (76,126)  21,560    31,757
  Interest expense.....................   (4,182)   (6,449)    (916)   (6,937)
                                        --------  --------  -------  --------
    Net income (loss).................. $ (5,570) $(82,575) $20,644  $ 24,820
                                        ========  ========  =======  ========
Net income (loss) per share--basic and
 diluted............................... $   (.42) $   (.37) $  1.52  $    .04
                                        ========  ========  =======  ========
Weighted average shares outstanding....   13,395   223,452   13,595   691,897
                                        ========  ========  =======  ========
</TABLE>




          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                     F-256
<PAGE>

                          WEB YES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

                Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                          Common Stock  Preferred Stock  Additional                               Total
                         -------------- ----------------  Paid-In   Accumulated Subscriptions Stockholders'
                         Shares  Amount Shares   Amount   Capital     Deficit    Receivable      Equity
                         ------- ------ ------- -------- ---------- ----------- ------------- -------------
<S>                      <C>     <C>    <C>     <C>      <C>        <C>         <C>           <C>
Balance, January 1,
 1997...................  13,395 $  134     --  $    --   $   --     $ (2,581)     $   --       $ (2,447)
 Net loss...............     --     --      --       --       --       (5,570)         --         (5,570)
                         ------- ------ ------- --------  -------    --------      -------      --------
Balance, December 31,
 1997...................  13,395    134     --       --       --       (8,151)                    (8,017)
 Issuance of common
  stock to founders..... 621,952  6,220     --       --       --          --        (6,220)          --
 Issuance of common
  stock in exchange for
  services..............  56,550    565     --       --    55,985         --           --         56,550
 Issuance of preferred
  shares................     --     --   70,000   70,000      --          --           --         70,000
 Net loss...............     --     --      --       --       --      (82,575)         --        (82,575)
                         ------- ------ ------- --------  -------    --------      -------      --------
Balance, December 31,
 1998................... 691,897  6,919  70,000   70,000   55,985     (90,726)      (6,220)       35,958
 Net income
  (Unaudited)...........     --     --      --       --       --       24,820          --         24,820
                         ------- ------ ------- --------  -------    --------      -------      --------
Balance, March 31, 1999
 (Unaudited)............ 691,897 $6,919  70,000 $ 70,000  $55,985    $(65,906)     $(6,220)     $ 60,778
                         ======= ====== ======= ========  =======    ========      =======      ========
</TABLE>




          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                     F-257
<PAGE>

                          WEB YES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

                     Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               (Unaudited)
                                            Years Ended        Three Months
                                           December 31,      Ended March 31,
                                         ------------------  -----------------
                                           1997      1998     1998      1999
                                         --------  --------  -------  --------
<S>                                      <C>       <C>       <C>      <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
 Net income (loss)...................... $ (5,570) $(82,575) $20,644  $ 24,820
 Adjustments to reconcile net income
  (loss) to net cash provided by (used
  in) operating activities:
  Depreciation and amortization.........    6,018    20,023    3,000    11,507
  Common stock issued to non-employees
   for services.........................      --     56,550      --        --
  Changes in operating assets and
   liabilities:
    Accounts receivable.................  (14,552)    1,516    1,634   (17,865)
    Accounts payable....................   11,346    36,762   (9,426)  (18,851)
    Accrued expenses....................    1,716    12,915      500    13,209
                                         --------  --------  -------  --------
      Net cash provided by (used in)
       operating activities.............   (1,042)   45,191   16,352    12,820
                                         --------  --------  -------  --------
Cash flows from investing activity:
 Purchase of computer equipment.........  (19,724)  (78,286)  (6,147)  (30,195)
                                         --------  --------  -------  --------
      Net cash used in investing
       activity.........................  (19,724)  (78,286)  (6,147)  (30,195)
                                         --------  --------  -------  --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Proceeds from issuance of preferred
   stock................................      --     55,000    5,000       --
  Increase in deposits..................     (100)   (2,181)     --        --
  Proceeds from loans and advances
   payable to stockholders..............   37,007    15,033   22,543     8,651
  Repayment of capital lease
   obligations..........................     (750)   (8,967)     --        --
  Proceeds (repayment) of loans
   payable..............................  (11,008)  (20,315) (30,007)      --
                                         --------  --------  -------  --------
      Net cash provided by financing
       activities.......................   25,149    38,570   (2,464)    8,651
                                         --------  --------  -------  --------
Increase (decrease) in cash.............    4,383     5,475    7,741    (8,724)
Cash, beginning of period...............      346     4,729    4,729    10,204
                                         --------  --------  -------  --------
Cash, end of period..................... $  4,729  $ 10,204  $12,470  $  1,480
                                         ========  ========  =======  ========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow
 information:
  Cash paid for interest................ $  2,466  $  8,460  $   916  $  1,796
                                         ========  ========  =======  ========
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash
 investing and financing activities:
  Issuance of preferred stock in
   exchange for advances from
   stockholders.........................      --   $ 15,000      --        --
                                         ========  ========  =======  ========
  Capital lease obligations............. $ 19,150  $ 56,748      --        --
                                         ========  ========  =======  ========
</TABLE>

          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

                                     F-258
<PAGE>

                          WEB YES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

                   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

                           December 31, 1997 and 1998
                         and March 31, 1999 (Unaudited)

(1) The Company

      Web Yes, Inc. (the "Company"), which was incorporated in July 1996,
provides application hosting services. Since inception and through September
1998 the Company operated with no salaried employees. Therefore, recurring
operating expenses such as salaries and benefits are not reflected in the
accompanying financial statements. Financial statements for periods after
September 30, 1998 reflect salaries and fringe benefits.

      Web Developers Network, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company,
has been inactive since inception.

(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    (a) Principles of Consolidation

      The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts
of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Web Developers Network, Inc.
All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation.

    (b) Use of Estimates

      Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions
relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these consolidated financial
statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.

    (c) Computer Equipment

      Computer equipment is recorded at cost. Depreciation is recorded on the
straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the related assets (three
to five years). Equipment held under capital leases is stated at the net
present value of minimum lease payments at the inception of the lease and
amortized using the straight-line method over the lease term. Maintenance and
repairs are charged to operations when incurred.

    (d) Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk

      Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a
concentration of credit risk consist of cash, accounts receivable and debt
instruments.

      The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and
generally does not require collateral on accounts receivable. The Company
maintains allowances for potential credit losses and such losses have been
within management's expectations. Write-offs of accounts receivable have not
been material for any of the periods presented. The Company operates in one
industry segment and its customers are headquartered primarily in North
America.

      The fair market values of cash, accounts receivable and debt instruments
at both December 31, 1997 and 1998 approximate their carrying amounts.

                                     F-259
<PAGE>

                          WEB YES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


    (e) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

      The Company records impairment losses on long-lived assets used in
operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash
flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets'
carrying amount.

    (f) Revenue Recognition

      Revenues pursuant to time and materials contracts are recognized as
services are provided. Revenues from application hosting agreements are
recognized ratably over the terms of the agreements.

    (g) Direct Personnel Costs and Other Direct Costs

      Direct personnel costs consist of payroll and payroll-related expenses
for personnel dedicated to client assignments. Other direct costs consist of
hardware.

    (h) Income Taxes

      The Company records income taxes using the asset and liability method.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax
consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement
carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective income
tax bases, operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable
income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be
recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a
change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the
enactment date.

    (i) Net Income (Loss) Per Share

      Basic net income (loss) per share was calculated based on weighted
average common shares outstanding. There were no common stock equivalents
outstanding for any of the periods presented; accordingly, basic and fully
diluted earnings per share are the same. As the Company has been in a net loss
position for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998, common stock
equivalents of zero and 200,000 were excluded from the diluted loss per share
calculation as they would be antidilutive. As a result, diluted loss per share
is the same as basic loss per share, and has not been presented separately.


    (j) Reporting Comprehensive Income

      Effective July 1, 1996, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 130 ("SFAS 130"), Reporting Comprehensive Income. This
statement requires that all components of comprehensive income (loss) be
reported in the consolidated financial statements in the period in which they
are recognized. For each period presented, comprehensive income (loss) under
SFAS 130 was equivalent to the Company's net income (loss) reported in the
accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

    (k) Unaudited Interim Financial Information

      The consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 1999 and for the
three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 are unaudited; however, in the
opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring
adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial
statements for the interim

                                     F-260
<PAGE>

                          WEB YES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)

periods have been included. Results of operations for the interim periods
presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected
for the full fiscal year or any other future periods.

    (l) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

      The Company does not expect the adoption of recently issued accounting
pronouncements to have a significant impact on the Company's results of
operations, financial position or cash flows.

(3) Loans and Advances Payable to Stockholders

      The Company has various loans and advances payable to stockholders for
working capital purposes. The loans, which accrue interest at 8%, have no
definitive repayment terms.

(4) Stockholders' Equity

    (a) Common Stock

      In September 1998, the Company amended its articles of incorporation to
adjust the number of authorized shares of common stock from 20,000 shares to
1,000,000 shares. The Company then issued 621,952 shares of common stock at
$.01 per share to the founders of the Company in order to adjust the equity
ownership to planned percentages. Subsequent to this issuance the founders
began to draw salaries.

      During 1998, the Company issued common stock to employees and non-
employees in exchange for services rendered. The Company recorded expense of
$56,550 for the fair value of the stock issued.

    (b) Preferred Stock

      In September 1998, the Company authorized 200,000 shares of preferred
stock and issued 70,000 shares of preferred stock at $1.00 per share. The
preferred stock is voting and is convertible into one share of common stock
immediately at the option of the holder, and automatically converts into common
stock upon the completion of a qualifying initial public offering. The
preferred stock has a $1 per share liquidation preference.

(5) Capital Leases

      The Company leases certain of its computer and office equipment under
capital leases. Substantially all of such leases are for four years, with
interest rates ranging from 12.9% to 21.6%. The leased equipment secures all
leases.

      The following is a schedule by year of future minimum lease payments due
under capital leases, and the net present value of the minimum lease payments
as of December 31, 1998:

<TABLE>
   <S>                                                                  <C>
   1999................................................................ $27,184
   2000................................................................  26,228
   2001................................................................  17,146
   2002................................................................   7,459
                                                                        -------
     Total minimum lease payments......................................  78,017
   Less: amount representing interest..................................  16,328
                                                                        -------
     Net present value of minimum lease payments.......................  61,689
   Less: current portion of capital lease obligations..................  18,633
                                                                        -------
     Capital lease obligations, net of current portion................. $43,056
                                                                        =======
</TABLE>

                                     F-261
<PAGE>

                          WEB YES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--(Continued)


(6) Significant Customers

      The following table summarizes revenues from major customers (revenues in
excess of 10% for the year) as a percentage of total revenues:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                (Unaudited)
                                                               Three months
                                              Years ended          ended
                                             December 31,        March 31,
                                             ---------------   ---------------
                                              1997     1998     1998     1999
                                             ------   ------   ------   ------
   <S>                                       <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>
   Customer A...............................     29%      24%      22%      49%
   Customer B...............................     --       35       10       22
</TABLE>

(7) Income Taxes

      The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant
portions of deferred tax assets at December 31, 1997 and 1998 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                1997     1998
                                                               -------  -------
   <S>                                                         <C>      <C>
   Deferred tax assets:
     Accrued expenses......................................... $   492  $   978
     Net operating loss carryforward..........................     714    3,735
                                                               -------  -------
       Total gross deferred tax assets........................   1,206    4,713
   Valuation allowance........................................  (1,206)  (4,713)
                                                               -------  -------
       Net deferred tax asset................................. $   --   $   --
                                                               =======  =======
</TABLE>

      The Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred
tax assets since management believes that after considering all the available
objective evidence it is more likely than not that these assets will not be
realized.

(8) Subsequent Event

      On June 10, 1999, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of
Reorganization with Breakaway Solutions, Inc. ("Breakaway"), a provider of
information technology consulting services. Under the agreement, Breakaway
acquired all the outstanding capital stock of the Company in a transaction
accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. The total purchase price
was comprised of 571,135 shares of common stock of Breakaway. Of the shares of
common stock issued to the former Web Yes stockholders, 428,351 are subject to
the Company's right, which lapses incrementally over a four-year period, to
repurchase the shares of the particular stockholder upon the termination of his
employment with Breakaway. The repurchase price shall be either at the share
value at the time of the acquisition if the stockholder terminates employment
or is terminated for cause, or at their fair market value if stockholder's
employment is terminated without cause.

                                     F-262
<PAGE>

                          Independent Auditors' Report

The Board of Directors
WPL Laboratories, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of WPL Laboratories, Inc. as of
December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the related statements of income, stockholders'
equity and cash flows for each of the years then ended. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of WPL Laboratories, Inc. as of
December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the results of its operations and its cash
flows for each of the years then ended, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.

                                          KPMG LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
June 30, 1999

                                     F-263
<PAGE>

                             WPL LABORATORIES, INC.

                                 Balance Sheets

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 December 31,       (Unaudited)
                                              --------------------   March 31,
                                                1997       1998        1999
                                              --------  ----------  -----------
<S>                                           <C>       <C>         <C>
Assets
Current assets:
  Cash....................................... $ 81,232  $  240,310  $  415,368
  Accounts receivable........................  371,869     746,982     983,462
  Employee advances..........................       --     103,300     103,300
                                              --------  ----------  ----------
    Total current assets.....................  453,101   1,090,592   1,502,130
                                              --------  ----------  ----------
Property and equipment
  Office and computer equipment..............  103,703     169,668     203,230
  Software...................................    5,000       9,512      10,334
  Automobile.................................    7,500          --          --
                                              --------  ----------  ----------
                                               116,203     179,180     213,564
  Less: Accumulated depreciation and
   amortization..............................  (64,556)    (83,737)    (94,647)
                                              --------  ----------  ----------
    Net property and equipment...............   51,647      95,443     118,917
                                              --------  ----------  ----------
Other assets.................................    1,915     103,909     244,503
                                              --------  ----------  ----------
                                              $506,663  $1,289,944  $1,865,550
                                              ========  ==========  ==========
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
  Related-party advance and accrued
   interest.................................. $ 23,333  $   25,000  $       --
  Accounts payable...........................   10,947       8,278      11,862
  Accrued compensation and related benefits..   68,341     206,192     266,689
  Other accrued expenses.....................   19,469      23,052      12,500
                                              --------  ----------  ----------
    Total current liabilities................  122,090     262,522     291,051
                                              --------  ----------  ----------
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
  Common stock $.01 par value, 10,000,000
   shares authorized, 1,248,980 shares issued
   and outstanding in 1997 and 1,800,000
   shares issued and outstanding in 1998 and
   1999......................................   12,490      18,000      18,000
  Additional paid-in capital.................       99     242,589     242,589
  Retained earnings..........................  371,984     766,833   1,313,910
                                              --------  ----------  ----------
    Total stockholders' equity...............  384,573   1,027,422   1,574,499
                                              --------  ----------  ----------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity... $506,663  $1,289,944  $1,865,550
                                              ========  ==========  ==========
</TABLE>

                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                     F-264
<PAGE>

                             WPL LABORATORIES, INC.

                              Statements of Income

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              (Unaudited)
                                       Years Ended         Three Months Ended
                                      December 31,             March 31,
                                  ----------------------  --------------------
                                     1997        1998       1998       1999
                                  ----------  ----------  --------- ----------
<S>                               <C>         <C>         <C>       <C>
Revenues......................... $1,611,284  $2,650,415  $ 434,585 $1,087,678
                                  ----------  ----------  --------- ----------
Operating expenses:
  Project personnel costs........  1,191,193   1,719,664    193,316    446,109
  Sales and marketing............     45,579      37,092     12,271     10,768
  General and administrative.....    186,461     497,143     52,333     84,650
                                  ----------  ----------  --------- ----------
    Total operating expenses.....  1,423,233   2,253,899    257,920    541,527
                                  ----------  ----------  --------- ----------
    Operating income.............    188,051     396,516    176,665    546,151
                                  ----------  ----------  --------- ----------
Other income (expense):
  Interest expense...............     (2,250)     (1,667)        --         --
  Interest income................         --          --         --        926
                                  ----------  ----------  --------- ----------
    Total other income
     (expense)...................     (2,250)     (1,667)        --        926
                                  ----------  ----------  --------- ----------
Net income....................... $  185,801  $  394,849  $ 176,665 $  547,077
                                  ==========  ==========  ========= ==========
Net income per share--basic...... $     0.15  $     0.24  $    0.14 $     0.30
                                  ==========  ==========  ========= ==========
Net income per share--diluted.... $     0.15  $     0.24  $    0.14 $     0.29
                                  ==========  ==========  ========= ==========
Weighted average shares
 outstanding.....................  1,248,980   1,664,132  1,248,980  1,800,000
Weighted average stock
 equivalents.....................         --          --         --     66,415
                                  ----------  ----------  --------- ----------
Weighted average shares
 outstanding and stock
 equivalents.....................  1,248,980   1,664,132  1,248,980  1,866,415
                                  ==========  ==========  ========= ==========
</TABLE>


                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                     F-265
<PAGE>

                             WPL LABORATORIES, INC.

                       Statements of Stockholders' Equity

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                           Common Stock    Additional                 Total
                         -----------------  Paid-In    Retained   Stockholders'
                          Shares   Amount   Capital    Earnings      Equity
                         --------- ------- ---------- ----------  -------------
<S>                      <C>       <C>     <C>        <C>         <C>
Balance, January 1,
 1997................... 1,248,980 $12,490  $     99  $  267,993   $  280,582
  Stockholders'
   distributions........       --      --        --      (81,810)     (81,810)
  Net income............       --      --        --      185,801      185,801
                         --------- -------  --------  ----------   ----------
Balance, December 31,
 1997................... 1,248,980  12,490        99     371,984      384,573
  Common stock issued to
   employees for
   services rendered....   551,020   5,510   242,490         --       248,000
  Net income............       --      --        --      394,849      394,849
                         --------- -------  --------  ----------   ----------
Balance, December 31,
 1998................... 1,800,000  18,000   242,589     766,833    1,027,422
  Net income
   (Unaudited)..........       --      --        --      547,077      547,077
                         --------- -------  --------  ----------   ----------
Balance, March 31, 1999
 (Unaudited)............ 1,800,000 $18,000  $242,589  $1,313,910   $1,574,499
                         ========= =======  ========  ==========   ==========
</TABLE>



                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                     F-266
<PAGE>

                             WPL LABORATORIES, INC.

                            Statements of Cash Flows

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               (Unaudited)
                                          Years Ended       Three Months Ended
                                          December 31,          March 31,
                                       -------------------  -------------------
                                         1997      1998       1998      1999
                                       --------  ---------  --------  ---------
<S>                                    <C>       <C>        <C>       <C>
Operating activities:
 Net income..........................  $185,801  $ 394,849  $176,665  $ 547,077
 Adjustments to reconcile net income
  to net cash provided by operating
  activities:
  Depreciation and amortization......    14,300     26,681     6,671     10,910
  Common stock issued to employees
   for services rendered.............        --    248,000        --         --
  Changes in operating assets and
   liabilities:
    Accounts receivable..............   (68,745)  (375,113)   30,936   (236,480)
    Employee advances................        --   (103,300)       --         --
    Accounts payable.................    (2,902)    (2,669)      868      3,584
    Accrued compensation and related
     benefits........................    59,033    137,851   (87,810)    60,497
    Accrued expenses.................        --      3,583        --    (10,552)
                                       --------  ---------  --------  ---------
      Net cash provided by operating
       activities....................   187,487    329,882   127,330    375,036
                                       --------  ---------  --------  ---------
Cash flows from investing activities:
 Purchases of property and
  equipment..........................   (41,106)   (70,477)   (1,025)   (34,384)
 Increase in other assets............    (1,240)  (101,994)   (1,119)  (140,594)
                                       --------  ---------  --------  ---------
      Net cash used in operating
       activities....................   (42,346)  (172,471)   (2,144)  (174,978)
                                       --------  ---------  --------  ---------
Cash flows from financing activities:
 Proceeds from (repayment of) related
  party advance......................        --      1,667        --    (25,000)
 Stockholders' distribution..........   (81,810)        --        --         --
                                       --------  ---------  --------  ---------
      Net cash provided by (used in)
       financing activities..........   (81,810)     1,667        --    (25,000)
                                       --------  ---------  --------  ---------
      Net increase in cash...........    63,331    159,078   125,186    175,058
Cash at beginning of period..........    17,901     81,232    81,232    240,310
                                       --------  ---------  --------  ---------
Cash at end of period................  $ 81,232  $ 240,310  $206,418  $ 415,368
                                       ========  =========  ========  =========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow
 information:
  Cash paid for interest.............  $    584         --        --         --
                                       ========  =========  ========  =========
</TABLE>


                See accompanying notes to financial statements.

                                     F-267
<PAGE>

                             WPL LABORATORIES, INC.

                         Notes to Financial Statements

                           December 31, 1997 and 1998
                         and March 31, 1999 (Unaudited)

(1) The Company

      WPL Laboratories, Inc. (the "Company") provides advanced software
development services to businesses. The Company's projects include sales force
automation, distribution, management, personnel management, e-commerce
application development, product analysis and Internet enabling applications.

(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

    (a) Use of Estimates

      Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions
relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could
differ from those estimates.

    (b) Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk

      Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a
concentration of credit risk consist of cash and accounts receivable.

      The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and
generally does not require collateral on accounts receivable. The Company
maintains allowances for potential credit losses and such losses have been
within management's expectations. Write-offs of accounts receivable have not
been material for any of the periods presented. The Company operates in one
industry segment and its customers are headquartered primarily in North
America.

      The fair market values of cash and accounts receivable at both December
31, 1997 and 1998 approximate their carrying amounts.

    (c) Property and Equipment

      Property and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated using the
straight-line method over three years for office and computer equipment and
software and five years for the automobile.

    (d) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

      The Company records impairment losses on long-lived assets used in
operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash
flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets'
carrying amount.

    (e) Stockholders' Equity

      On April 1, 1998, the Company amended its articles of incorporation to
change the par value of its common stock from $1.00 to $.01 and adjust the
number of authorized shares. In addition, the Company approved a stock dividend
of 1,248,880 shares. All related share information for all periods presented
has been restated to reflect this amendment.

                                     F-268
<PAGE>

                             WPL LABORATORIES, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    (f) Revenue Recognition

      The Company generally recognizes revenue on projects as work is performed
based on hourly billable rates. In addition, a limited number of projects are
performed under fixed-price contracts. Revenue from these contracts is
recognized on the percentage of completion method based on the percentage that
incurred costs to date bear to the most recently estimated total costs.
Anticipated losses on uncompleted contracts, if any, are recognized in full
when determined.

    (g) Project Personnel Costs

      Project personnel costs consists of payroll and payroll-related expenses
for personnel dedicated to client assignments.

    (h) Income Taxes

      The Company has elected to be taxed under the provisions of subchapter S
of the Internal Revenue Code, whereby the corporate income is taxed to the
individual shareholders based on their proportionate share of the Company's
taxable income.

    (i) Stock-Based Compensation

      The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
123 ("SFAS" 123"), Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. As permitted by
SFAS 123, the Company measures compensation costs in accordance with Accounting
Principles Board Opinion No. 25 ("APB No. 25"), Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees, and related interpretations. Accordingly, no accounting recognition
is given to stock options issued to employees that are granted at fair market
value until they are exercised. Stock options issued to non-employees are
recorded at the fair value of the stock at the date of grant. Upon exercise,
net proceeds, including income tax benefits realized, are credited to equity.
Therefore, the adoption of SFAS 123 was not material to the Company's financial
condition or results of operations.

    (j) Net Income Per Share

      The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 128, Earnings Per Share
during 1997. This statement requires the presentation of basic and diluted net
income per share for all periods presented. Under SFAS 128, the Company
presents both basic net income per share and diluted net income per share.
Basic net income per share is calculated based on weighted average common
shares outstanding. Diluted net income per share reflects the per share effect
of dilutive stock options and other dilutive common stock equivalents.

    (k) Reporting Comprehensive Income

      Effective January 1, 1996, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards 130 ("SFAS 130"), Reporting Comprehensive Income. This
statement requires that all components of comprehensive income be reported in
the financial statements in the period in which they are recognized. For each
year reported, comprehensive income under SFAS 130 was equivalent to the
Company's net income reported in the accompanying statements of income.

    (l) Unaudited Interim Financial Information

      The financial statements as of March 31, 1999 and for the three months
ended March 31, 1998 and 1999 are unaudited; however, in the opinion of
management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments)
necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements for the interim
periods have been included. Results of operations for the interim periods
presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected
for the full fiscal year or any future periods.

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<PAGE>

                             WPL LABORATORIES, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    (m) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

      The Company does not expect the adoption of recently issued accounting
pronouncements to have a significant impact on the Company's results of
operations, financial position or cash flows.

(3) Related-Party Advance and Accrued Interest

      In 1996, the Company received a working capital advance of $20,000, with
no defined terms, from a relative of its major stockholder. The advance has
been accruing interest at 8.3% per year. Interest expense on the advance was
$2,250 and $1,667 for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998, respectively,
and $417 and $0 for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1999,
respectively.

(4) Common Stock

      In April 1998, the Company awarded 551,020 shares of common stock to
certain employees for services rendered. Accordingly, the Company recorded
compensation expense of $248,000, which represented the estimated fair value of
the common stock issued. In connection with the award, the Company advanced
$103,300 to the employees to pay certain personal income taxes. These advances
are outstanding as of December 31, 1998.

(5) Employee Benefit Plan

      The Company maintains a defined contribution plan in accordance with the
provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The plan covers all
full-time employees of the Company. Participants may contribute up to the
greater of 15% of their total compensation or $10,000 to the plan, with the
Company matching on a discretionary basis. For the years ended December 31,
1997 and 1998, the Company did not contribute to the plan.

(6) Significant Customers

      The following table summarizes revenues from significant customers
(revenues in excess of 10% for the year) as a percentage of total revenues:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                (Unaudited)
                                                               Three Months
                                              Years Ended          Ended
                                             December 31,        March 31,
                                             ---------------   ---------------
                                              1997     1998     1998     1999
                                             ------   ------   ------   ------
   <S>                                       <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>
   Customer A...............................     52%      38%      53%      32%
   Customer B...............................     --       18       31       --
   Customer C...............................     --       15       --       22
   Customer D...............................     25       --       --       --
   Customer E...............................     --       --       --       12
   Customer F...............................     --       --       --       12
</TABLE>

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                             WPL LABORATORIES, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


(7) Lease Commitments

      The Company has entered into operating leases for its office facility and
equipment that expire through July 2000. Rent expense for the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1998 was $43,613 and $43,893, respectively. Future
minimum lease payments under the operating leases as of December 31, 1998 are
$119,054 in 1999, $167,064 in 2000, $164,664 in 2001 and $41,166 in 2002.

(8) Subsequent Events

    (a) Stock Option Plan

      On January 1, 1999, the Company instituted the WPL Laboratories, Inc.
1999 Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") which authorizes the Company to grant
options to purchase common stock, to make awards of restricted common stock,
and to issue certain other equity-related awards to employees and directors of,
and consultants to, the Company. The total number of shares of common stock
which may be issued under the Plan is 200,000 shares. The Plan is administered
by the Board of Directors, which selects the persons to whom stock options and
other awards are granted and determines the number of shares, the exercise or
purchase prices, the vesting terms and the expiration date. Non-qualified stock
options may be granted at exercise prices which are above, equal to, or below
the grant date fair market value of the common stock. The exercise price of
options qualifying as incentive stock options may not be less than the grant
date fair market value of the common stock. Stock options granted under the
Plan are nontransferable, generally become exercisable over a four-year period,
and expire ten years after the date of grant (subject to earlier termination in
the event of the termination of the optionee's employment or other relationship
with the Company). Subsequent to December 31, 1998 and through May 14, 1999,
the Company granted 186,208 options under the Plan to purchase common stock at
$4.00 per share.

    (b) Line of Credit

      On February 22, 1999, the Company entered into a line of credit agreement
with a commercial bank under which it may borrow up to $750,000 at the bank's
prime rate plus .5%. Borrowings under the line are secured by substantially all
assets of the Company and are subject to certain financial and nonfinancial
covenants which include, among others, maintenance of a ratio of debt to cash
flow, minimum tangible net worth and a ratio of current assets to current
liabilities. The line of credit expires on April 15, 2000. This agreement
terminated upon the purchase of the Company (see note 8d).

    (c) Consulting Agreement

      On March 17, 1999, the Company signed a consulting agreement with
Plansponsor.com, Inc. ("PlanSponsor"). The agreement calls for the Company to
provide 3,000 hours of services, including work previously performed for
PlanSponsor in exchange for shares of common stock in PlanSponsor. As of
December 31, 1998, the Company had performed $100,875 of services based on the
agreement's contractual rates. This amount is included in other assets on the
accompanying balance sheet and will ultimately be settled by issuance of shares
of PlanSponsor common stock. In May 1999, the Company declared a dividend of
the PlanSponsor stock to the stockholders of the Company.

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<PAGE>

                             WPL LABORATORIES, INC.

                   Notes to Financial Statements--(Continued)


    (d) Reorganization Agreement

      On May 17, 1999, the Company entered into a Reorganization Agreement with
Breakaway Solutions, Inc. ("Breakaway"), a provider of information technology
consulting services. Under the agreement, Breakaway acquired all of the
outstanding stock of the Company in a transaction accounted for under the
purchase method of accounting. The purchase price was comprised of $5 million
in cash, 1,705,175 shares of common stock and the assumption of all outstanding
WPL stock options, which became exercisable for 393,506 shares of the Company's
common stock at an exercise price of $2.38 per share with a four-year vesting
period. The WPL stockholders received one half of their cash consideration at
closing and will receive the remainder incrementally over a four-year period so
long as the stockholder does not voluntarily terminate his employment and is
not terminated for cause. Of the shares of common stock issued to the former
WPL stockholders, approximately fifty-percent are subject to Breakaway's right,
which lapses incrementally over a four-year period, to repurchase the shares of
a particular stockholder at their value at the time of the acquisition upon the
stockholder's resignation or our termination of the stockholder for cause.

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Inside back cover of prospectus:

      Graphic listing the different categories of "Market Makers" and
"Infrastructure Service Providers" under which each of the Internet Capital
Group partner Companies logos is presented.

      The categories of Market Makers are: "Vertical," and "Horizontal". Under
the Vertical Market Maker category, the logos for Animated Images, Inc.,
Arbinet Communications, Inc., AUTOVIA Corporation, Bidcom, Inc., Collabria,
Inc., Commerx, Inc., ComputerJobs.com, Inc., CourtLink, CyberCrop.com, Inc.,
Deja.com, Inc., e-Chemicals, Inc., eMerge Interactive Inc., EmployeeLife.com,
Internet Commerce Systems, Inc., iParts, JusticeLink, Inc., Paper Exchange.com
LLC, Plan Sponsor Exchange, Inc., StarCite, Inc., Universal Access and
USgift.com, Inc. are presented. Under the Horizontal Market Maker category, the
logos for asseTrade.com, Inc., eMarketWorld, Inc., NetVendor Inc., ONVIA.com,
Inc., Purchasing Solutions, Inc., Residential Delivery Services, Inc., and
VerticalNet, Inc. are presented.

      Under Infrastructure Service Providers the logos for Benchmarking
Partners, Inc., U.S. Interactive, Inc. Context Integration, Inc., Syncra
Software, Inc., Entegrity Solutions Corporation, Blackboard Inc., ClearCommerce
Corp., Servicesoft Technologies, Inc., TRADEX Technologies, Inc.,LinkShare
Corporation, traffic.com, Inc., Vivant! Corporation, PrivaSeek, Inc., United
Messaging, Inc., Breakaway Solutions, Inc., SageMaker, Inc., VitalTone Inc.,
Sky Alland Marketing, Inc. and CommerceQuest, Inc. are presented.
<PAGE>

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                                  $250,000,000

                        [LOGO OF INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP]

                   % Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2004

                                ---------------
                                   PROSPECTUS
                                ---------------

                              Merrill Lynch & Co.
                              Goldman, Sachs & Co.
                           Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown

                                        , 1999

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<PAGE>

                                    PART II

                     INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

Item 13. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution

      The expenses to be paid by Internet Capital Group in connection with the
distribution of the securities being registered, other than underwriting
discounts and commissions, are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     Amount (1)
                                                                     ----------
      <S>                                                            <C>
      Securities and Exchange Commission Registration Fee........... $  239,775
      NASD Filing Fee...............................................     30,500
      Nasdaq National Market Listing Fee............................     17,500
      Accounting Fees and Expenses..................................    700,000
      Blue Sky Fees and Expenses....................................      5,000
      Legal Fees and Expenses.......................................    200,000
      Trustee, Transfer Agent and Registrar Fees and Expenses.......     25,000
      Printing and Engraving Expenses...............................    750,000
      Directors and Officer Liability Insurance (2).................     100,00
      Miscellaneous Fees and Expenses...............................     32,225
                                                                     ----------
        Total....................................................... $2,100,000
                                                                     ==========
</TABLE>
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(1) All amounts are estimates except the SEC filing fee, the NASD filing fee
    and the Nasdaq National Market listing fee.

(2) Represents estimated premiums to be paid by Internet Capital Group on
    policies that insure Internet Capital Group's directors and officers
    against certain liabilities they may incur in connection with the
    registration, offering and sale of the securities described herein.

Item 14. Indemnification of Directors and Officers

      Under Section 145 of the General Corporate Law of the State of Delaware,
Internet Capital Group has broad powers to indemnify its directors and officers
against liabilities they may incur in such capacities, including liabilities
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). Internet
Capital Group's bylaws (Exhibit 3.2 hereto) also provide for mandatory
indemnification of its directors and executive officers, and permissive
indemnification of its employees and agents, to the fullest extent permissible
under Delaware law.

      Internet Capital Group's certificate of incorporation (Exhibit 3.1
hereto) provides that the liability of its directors for monetary damages shall
be eliminated to the fullest extent permissible under Delaware law. Pursuant to
Delaware law, this includes elimination of liability for monetary damages for
breach of the directors' fiduciary duty of care to Internet Capital Group and
its shareholders. These provisions do not eliminate the directors' duty of care
and, in appropriate circumstances, equitable remedies such as injunctive or
other forms of non-monetary relief will remain available under Delaware law. In
addition, each director will continue to be subject to liability for breach of
the director's duty of loyalty to Internet Capital Group, for acts or omissions
not in good faith or involving intentional misconduct, for knowing violations
of law, for any transaction from which the director derived an improper
personal benefit, and for payment of dividends or approval of stock repurchases
or redemptions that are unlawful under Delaware law. The provision also does
not affect a director's responsibilities under any other laws, such as the
federal securities laws or state or federal environmental laws.

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<PAGE>

      Internet Capital Group intends to obtain in conjunction with the
effectiveness of the Registration Statement a policy of directors' and
officers' liability insurance that insures the Company's directors and officers
against the cost of defense, settlement or payment of a judgment under certain
circumstances.

      The Purchase Agreements filed as Exhibit 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 to this
Registration Statement provide for indemnification by the underwriters of
Internet Capital Group and its officers and directors for certain liabilities
arising under the Securities Act or otherwise.

Item 15. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

      Since its inception in March 1996, Internet Capital Group (or its
predecessor, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C.) has issued and sold unregistered
securities in the transactions described below.

Shares of Common Stock

      (1) In April 1996, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued 525,000 units of
Membership Interests to employees, directors, and consultants in a subscription
offering for an aggregate purchase price of $525,000.

      (2) On May 9, 1996, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued 6,139,074 units
of Membership Interests to Safeguard Scientifics (Delaware), Inc. for an
aggregate purchase price of $6,139,074 consisting of the assignment of 182,500
shares of Common Stock, 127,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock, 855,400
shares of Series D Preferred Stock and 134,375 shares of Series F Preferred
Stock of Sky Alland Marketing, Inc. and related rights and obligations in
respect thereof.

      (3) In May 1996, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued 2,925,000 units of
Membership Interests to employees, consultants, and other purchasers in a
subscription offering for an aggregate purchase price of $2,925,000.

      (4) In June 1996, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued 2,000,000 units
of Membership Interests to employees, consultants, and other purchasers in a
subscription offering for an aggregate purchase price of $2,000,000

      (5) In July 1996, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued an aggregate of
800,000 units of Membership Interests to BancBoston Investments, Inc., The HRG
Corporation, and Mr. Robert S. Adelson in a subscription offering for an
aggregate purchase price of $800,000.

      (6) In August 1996, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued 168,750 units
of Membership Interests to S.M.M Internet, M. Reid & Company and Mr. Robert E.
Keith, a director of Internet Capital Group, and Mrs. Margot W. Keith in a
subscription offering for an aggregate purchase price of $168,750.

      (7) In September 1996, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C issued 175,000 units
of Membership Interests to Mr. Herbert and Mrs. Karen Lotman, F.B.A. Trust
F/B/O Shelly Lotman Fisher, and F.E.A. Trust F/B/O Jeffrey Lotman in a
subscription offering for an aggregate purchase price of $175,000.

      (8) On September 30 1996, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued an
aggregate of 4,968,935 units of Membership Profit Interests to employees,
directors and consultants pursuant to the Membership Profit Interest Plan in
consideration for services rendered to Internet Capital Group, L.L.C.

      (9) In October 1996, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued 25,000 units
of Membership Interests to Mrs. Jean C. Tempel in a subscription offering for a
purchase price of $25,000.

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<PAGE>

      (10) In November 1996, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued 6,754,676
units of Membership Interests to employees, consultants, directors, and other
purchasers in a subscription offering for an aggregate purchase price of
$6,754,676.

      (11) In December 1996, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued 300,000
units of Membership Interests to Mr. Walter W. Buckley, III, Chief Executive
Officer and a director of Internet Capital Group, and to Mr. Douglas A.
Alexander, a Managing Director of Internet Capital Group in a subscription
offering for an aggregate purchase price of $300,000.

      (12) In December 1996, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued an aggregate
of 20,000 units of Membership Profit Interests to employees and consultants
pursuant to the Membership Profit Interest Plan in consideration for services
rendered to Internet Capital Group, L.L.C.

      (13) In February 1997, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued an aggregate
of 210,070 units of Membership Profit Interests to employees and consultants
pursuant to the Membership Profit Interest Plan in consideration for services
rendered to Internet Capital Group, L.L.C.

      (14) On March 31, 1997, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued 87,500
units of Membership Interests to Mr. Douglas A. Alexander, a Managing Director
of Internet Capital Group, Mrs. Jean C. Tempel, and to Mr. Robert E. Keith, a
director of Internet Capital Group and Mrs. Margot W. Keith in a subscription
offering for an aggregate purchase price of $87,500.

      (15) On April 11, 1997, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued 46,783
units of Membership Interests to Mr. Lou Ryan pursuant to the Membership Profit
Interest Plan in consideration for services rendered to Internet Capital Group,
L.L.C.

      (16) In April 1997, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued 9,318,750 units
of Membership Interests to employees, consultants, directors, and other
purchasers in a subscription offering for an aggregate purchase price of
$9,318,750.

      (17) In June 1997, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued 550,000 units of
Membership Interests to Mr. Walter W. Buckley, III, Chief Executive Officer and
a director of Internet Capital Group, Mr. Kenneth A. Fox, a Managing Director
and a director of Internet Capital Group, and Mr. John C. Maxwell, III in a
subscription offering for an aggregate purchase price of $550,000.

      (18) In August 1997, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued 50,000 units
of Membership Interests to the Tom Kippola Pension Plan a subscription offering
for a purchase price of $50,000.

      (19) In September 1997, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued an
aggregate of 1,209,519 units of Membership Profit Interests to employees and
consultants to the Membership Profit Interest Plan in consideration for
services rendered to Internet Capital Group, L.L.C.

      (20) In November 1997, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued 9,456,250
units of Membership Interests to employees, consultants, directors, and other
purchasers in a subscription offering for an aggregate purchase price of
$9,456,250.

      (21)  In November 1997, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued an
aggregate of 115,175 units of Membership Profit Interests to employees and
consultants pursuant to the Membership Profit Interest Plan in consideration
for services rendered to Internet Capital Group, L.L.C.

      (22) In December 1997, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued 725,000
units of Membership Interests to employees, consultants, directors, and other
purchasers in a subscription offering for an aggregate purchase price of
$725,000.

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<PAGE>

      (23) In December 1997, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued 185,000
units of Membership Profit Interests to employees and consultants pursuant to
the Membership Profit Interest Plan in consideration for services rendered to
Internet Capital Group, L.L.C.

      (24) In March 1998, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued 250,000 units
of Membership Interests to Mr. Austin Hearst in a subscription offering for an
aggregate purchase price of $500,000.

      (25) In April 1998, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued an aggregate of
125,000 units of Membership Interests to Mr. Britton Murdock, Mr. Robert E.
Keith and Mrs. Margot W. Keith in a subscription offering for an aggregate
purchase price of $250,000.

      (26) In May 1998, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued an aggregate of
1,912,500 units of Membership Interests to employees, consultants and other
purchasers in a subscription offering for an aggregate purchase price of
$3,825,000.

      (27) In June 1998, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued an aggregate of
11,143,750 units of Membership Interests to employees, consultants and other
purchasers in a subscription offering for an aggregate purchase price of
$22,287,500.

      (28) In July 1998, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued an aggregate of
551,250 units of Membership Interests to employees, consultants and other
purchasers in a subscription offering for an aggregate purchase price of
$1,102,500.

      (29) In August 1998, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued an aggregate
of 225,000 units of Membership Interests to employees, consultants and other
purchasers in a subscription offering for an aggregate purchase price of
$450,000.

      (30) In September 1998, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued an
aggregate of 1,092,500 units of Membership Interests to employees, consultants
and other purchasers in a subscription offering for an aggregate purchase price
of $2,185,000.

      (31) In October 1998, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued an aggregate
of 3,883,750 units of Membership Interests to employees, consultants and other
purchasers in a subscription offering for an aggregate purchase price of
$7,767,500.

      (32) In November 1998, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued an aggregate
of 76,250 units of Membership Interests to Mr. Roger S. Penske, Jr., Mr. Ron
Trichon and Mr. T. Richard Butera in a subscription offering for an aggregate
purchase price of $152,500.

      (33) In January 1999, Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. issued an aggregate
of 158,750 units of Membership Interests to Mr. Samuel A. Plum, Mrs. Susan R.
Buckley and Dr. Thomas P. Gerrity, a director of Internet Capital Group, in a
subscription offering for an aggregate purchase price of $317,500.

      (34) On February 2, 1999, each unit of the foregoing Membership Interests
and Membership Profit Interests was converted into one share of Common Stock of
Internet Capital Group as a result of the merger of Internet Capital Group,
L.L.C. into Internet Capital Group.

      (35) In February 1999, Internet Capital Group issued an aggregate of
14,706,250 shares of Common Stock to employees, directors, consultants and
other purchasers in a subscription offering for an aggregate purchase price of
$29,412,500.


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<PAGE>

      (36) In March 1999, Internet Capital Group issued an aggregate of
1,125,000 shares of Common Stock to consultants and other purchasers in a
subscription offering for an aggregate purchase price of $2,250,000.

      (37) On August 4, 1999, Internet Capital Group issued 254,635 shares of
Common Stock to PaperExchange.com LLC in a private placement, in conjunction
with Internet Capital Group's previous agreement to acquire PaperExchange.com
LLC, for a purchase price of $2,750,058.

      (38) On August 5, 1999, Internet Capital Group issued 3,750,000 shares of
Common Stock to International Business Machines Corporation in a private
placement concurrent with Internet Capital Group's initial public offering for
a purchase price of $45,000,000.

      (39) On November 22, 1999, Internet Capital Group issued 262,319 shares
of Common Stock to PaperExchange.com LLC in a private placement, in conjunction
with Internet Capital Group's previous agreement to acquire PaperExchange.com
LLC, for a purchase price of $2,833,045.

      (40) In December 1999, each of the above described shares of Common Stock
of Internet Capital Group was converted into two shares of common stock due to
a stock split by way of a 100% stock dividend.

Warrants to Purchase Common Stock

      On May 10, 1999, in connection with Internet Capital Group's issuance of
the convertible subordinated notes, Internet Capital Group granted warrants,
exercisable at the initial public offering price, to the holders of the
convertible notes to purchase a number shares of common stock of Internet
Capital Group equal to $18 million divided by the initial public offering
price.

      On April 30, 1999, in connection with the Secured Revolving Credit
Facility dated April 30, 1999, between Internet Capital Group, Inc. and certain
lenders and guarantors, Internet Capital Group granted to the lenders warrants
to purchase an aggregate of 400,000 shares of common stock of Internet Capital
Group for a purchase price of $5 per share.

Notes Convertible to Common Stock

      On May 10, 1999, Internet Capital Group issued convertible subordinated
notes in an aggregate principal amount of $90 million. Upon consummation of its
initial public offering on August 5, 1999, the convertible notes automatically
converted into shares of common stock of Internet Capital Group at the initial
public offering price.

Options to Purchase Common Stock

      Internet Capital Group from time to time has granted stock options to
employees, directors, advisory board members and certain employees of our
partner companies. The following table sets forth certain information regarding
such grants:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        No. of   Weighted Averge
                                                        Shares   Exercise Prices
                                                      ---------- ---------------
     <S>                                              <C>        <C>
     1996............................................        --         N/A
     1997............................................    188,000     $ 0.50
     1998............................................ 12,144,000     $ 1.00
     Through November 30, 1999....................... 28,870,500     $ 6.28
</TABLE>


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<PAGE>

      The sale and issuance of securities in the transactions described above
were exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance on Section
4(2) of the Securities Act as transactions by an issuer not involving a public
offering, where the purchasers were sophisticated investors who represented
their intention to acquire securities for investment only and not with a view
to distribution and received or had access to adequate information about the
Registrant or in reliance on rule 701 promulgated under the Securities Act.

      Appropriate restrictive legends were affixed to the stock certificates
issued in the above transactions. Similar legends were imposed in connection
with any subsequent sales of any such securities. No underwriters were employed
in any of the above transactions.

Item 16. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

      (a) Exhibits

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 Exhibit
 Number  Document
 ------- --------
 <C>     <S>
  1.1    Form of U.S. Purchase Agreement for U.S. Offering of Common Stock

  1.2    Form of International Purchase Agreement for International Offering of
         Common Stock

  1.3    Form of Purchase Agreement for Convertible Subordinated Note Offering
  2.1    Agreement of Merger, dated February 2, 1999, between Internet Capital
         Group, L.L.C., and Internet Capital Group, Inc. (incorporated by
         reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1
         filed by the Registrant on May 11, 1999 (Registration No. 333-78193)
         ("IPO Registration Statement"))

  3.1    Restated Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to
         Exhibit 2.1 to the Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed by the
         Registrant on August 4, 1999 (Registration No. 000-26989) ("8-A
         Registration Statement"))

  3.2    Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2
         to the 8-A Registration Statement)

  4.1    Specimen Certificate for Internet Capital Group's Common Stock
         (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Amendment No. 3 to the
         IPO Registration Statement filed by the Registrant on August 2, 1999
         (Registration No. 333-78193) ("IPO Amendment No. 3"))

  4.2    Form of Indenture between Internet Capital Group, Inc. and Chase
         Manhattan Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee, for the
         Convertible Subordinated Notes

  4.3    Form of Internet Capital Group's Convertible Subordinated Note due
         December , 2004 (included in Exhibit 4.2)

  5.1*   Opinion of Dechert Price & Rhoads as to the legality of the shares of
         Common Stock being registered

  5.2*   Opinion of Dechert Price & Rhoads as to the legality of the
         convertible notes being registered

 10.1    Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. 1998 Equity Compensation Plan
         (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the IPO Registration
         Statement)

 10.1.1  Internet Capital Group, Inc. 1999 Equity Compensation Plan
         (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1.1 to the IPO Registration
         Statement)

 10.1.2  Internet Capital Group, Inc. 1999 Equity Compensation Plan as Amended
         and Restated May 1, 1999 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1.2
         to the IPO Registration Statement)

 10.1.3  Amendment No. 1 to the Internet Capital Group, Inc. 1999 Equity
         Compensation Plan as Amended and Restated May 1, 1999 (incorporated by
         reference to Exhibit 10.1.3 to Amendment No. 2 to the IPO Registration
         Statement filed by the Registrant on July 16, 1999 (Registration No.
         333-79193) ("IPO Amendment No. 2"))

</TABLE>


                                      II-6
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
  Exhibit
  Number   Document
  -------  --------
 <C>       <S>
 10.2      Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. Option Plan for Non-Employee Managers
           (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the IPO Registration
           Statement)

 10.2.1    Internet Capital Group, Inc. Directors' Option Plan (incorporated by
           reference to Exhibit 10.2.1 to the IPO Registration Statement)

 10.3      Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. Membership Profit Interest Plan
           (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the IPO Registration
           Statement)

 10.4      Form of Internet Capital Group, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan

 10.5      Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Internet
           Capital Group, L.L.C. dated September 30, 1998 (incorporated by
           reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the IPO Registration Statement)

 10.5.1    Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Internet
           Capital Group, L.L.C. dated January 4, 1999 (incorporated by
           reference to Exhibit 10.5.1 to the IPO Registration Statement)

 10.6      Securities Holders Agreement dated February 2, 1999 among Internet
           Capital Group, Inc. and certain securities holders named therein
           (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the IPO Registration
           Statement)

 10.7      Form of Internet Capital Group, Inc. Common Stock Purchase Warrant
           dated May 10, 1999 issued in connection with the Convertible Note
           (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the IPO Registration
           Statement)

 10.8      Form of Internet Capital Group, Inc. Convertible Note dated May 10,
           1999 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the IPO
           Registration Statement)

 10.9      Stock Purchase Agreement between Internet Capital Group, Inc. and
           Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
           10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
           quarter ended September 30, 1999)

 10.9.1    Stock Purchase Agreement between Internet Capital Group, Inc. and
           International Business Machines Corporation (incorporated by
           reference to Exhibit 10.23.1 to IPO Amendment No. 2)
 10.10     Letter describing the oral lease between Internet Capital Group and
           Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. for premises located in Wayne,
           Pennsylvania (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to
           Amendment No. 1 to the IPO Registration Statement filed by the
           Registrant on June 22, 1999 (Registration No. 333-78193) ("IPO
           Amendment No. 1"))

 10.11*    Office Lease dated    , 1999 between      and IBIS (505) Limited for
           premises located in London, England

 10.12**   Office Lease dated September  , 1999 between Internet Capital Group
           Operations, Inc. and 45 Milk Street, L.P. for premises located in
           Boston, Massachusetts

 10.13     Office Lease dated February 25, 1999 between OTR and Internet
           Capital Group, Operations, Inc. for premises located in San
           Francisco, California (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to
           IPO Amendment No. 1)
 10.14     Credit Agreement dated as of April 30, 1999 by and among Internet
           Capital Group, Inc., Internet Capital Group Operations, Inc., the
           Banks named therein and PNC Bank, N.A. (incorporated by reference to
           Exhibit 10.26 to the IPO Registration Statement)

 10.15**   Amendment No. 1 to the Credit Agreement dated October 27, 1999 by
           and among Internet Capital Group, Inc., Internet Capital Group
           Operations, Inc., the Banks named therein and PNC Bank, N.A.

 10.15.1** Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement dated November 19, 1999 by
           and among Internet Capital Group, Inc., Internet Capital Group
           Operations, Inc., the Banks named therein and PNC Bank, N.A.

</TABLE>


                                      II-7
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 Exhibit
 Number  Document
 ------- --------
 <C>     <S>
 10.16   Benchmarking Partners, Inc. Option Agreement dated January 1, 1997 by
         and between Christopher H. Greendale and Internet Capital Group,
         L.L.C. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to the IPO
         Registration Statement)

 10.16.1 Amendment to Benchmarking Partners Option Agreement dated July 19,
         1999 by and between Christopher H. Greendale and Internet Capital
         Group, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29.1 to IPO
         Amendment No. 3)

 10.17   Syncra Software, Inc. Option Agreement dated August 1, 1998 by and
         between Michael H. Forster and Internet Capital Group, L.L.C.
         (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the IPO Registration
         Statement)

 10.18   Letter Agreement between Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. and Douglas
         Alexander dated July 18, 1997 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
         10.31 to IPO Amendment No. 1)

 10.19   Letter Agreement between Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. and Robert
         Pollan dated April 27, 1998 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
         10.32 to IPO Amendment No. 1)

 10.20   Form of Promissory Note issued in connection with exercise of Internet
         Capital Group's stock options in May, June and July of 1999
         (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33 to IPO Amendment No. 1)

 10.21   Form of Restrictive Covenant Agreement executed in connection with
         exercise of Internet Capital Group's stock options (incorporated by
         reference to Exhibit 10.34 to IPO Amendment No. 1)

 10.22   Securities Purchase Agreement dated October 27, 1999 by and among
         eMerge Interactive, Inc., J. Technologies, LLC and Internet Capital
         Group, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Internet Capital Group's
         Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 22, 1999 (File No. 0-26929))

 10.23** Joint Venture Agreement dated October 26, 1999 by and between Internet
         Capital Group, Inc. and Safeguard Securities, Inc.

 10.24   Purchase Agreement dated November 5, 1999 between JusticeLink, Inc.
         and Internet Capital Group, Inc.

 10.25   Purchase Agreement dated December 6, 1999 between Internet Capital
         Group, Inc. and AT&T Corp.


 10.26   Purchase Agreement dated December 6, 1999 between Internet Capital
         Group, Inc. and Internet Assets, Inc.

 12.1**  Calculation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

 21.1    Subsidiaries of Internet Capital Group

 23.1    Consent of KPMG LLP regarding Internet Capital Group, Inc.

 23.2    Consent of Dechert Price & Rhoads, included in Exhibit 5.1 and Exhibit
         5.2

 23.3    Consent of KPMG LLP regarding Applica Corporation

 23.4    Consent of KPMG LLP regarding Breakaway Solutions, Inc.

 23.5    Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP regarding CommerceQuest, Inc.

 23.6    Consent of Ernst & Young LLP regarding ComputerJobs.com, Inc.

 23.7    Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP regarding Syncra Software, Inc.

 23.8    Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP regarding United Messaging, Inc.

 23.9    Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP regarding Universal Access, Inc.

 23.10   Consent of KPMG LLP regarding Web Yes, Inc.

 23.11   Consent of KPMG LLP regarding WPL Laboratories, Inc.

 23.12   Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP regarding Vivant! Corporation

 23.13   Consent of KPMG LLP regarding VitalTone Inc.

</TABLE>


                                      II-8
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 Exhibit
 Number  Document
 ------- --------
 <C>     <S>
 23.14   Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP regarding Commerx, Inc.

 23.15   Consent of KPMG LLP regarding eMerge Interactive, Inc.

 23.16   Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP regarding Onvia.com, Inc.

 23.17   Consent of KPMG LLP regarding Purchasing Group, Inc. and Integrated
         Sourcing, LLC.

 23.18   Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP regarding traffic.com, Inc.

 23.19   Consent of Arthur Andersen, LLP regarding USgift.com

 23.20   Consent of Ernst & Young LLP regarding JusticeLink, Inc.

 24.1    Power of Attorney, included on the signature page hereof

 25.1**  Statement on Form T-1 of Eligibility of Trustee

 27.1**  Financial Data Schedule
</TABLE>
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* To be filed by amendment.

** Previously filed

      (b) Financial Statement Schedules

        None.

      Schedules have been omitted since they are not required or are not
applicable or the required information is shown in the financial statements or
related notes.

Item 17. Undertakings

      The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes to provide the underwriters
at the closing specified in the Underwriting Agreement, certificates in such
denominations and registered in such names as required by the underwriters to
permit prompt delivery to each purchaser.

      Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities
Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the
Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Registrant
has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission
such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities
Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.

      In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities
(other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a
director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful
defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director,
officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being
registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the
matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of
appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is
against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed
by the final adjudication of such issue.

      The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that:

          (1) For purposes of determining any liability under the Securities
    Act, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part
    of this Registration Statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained
    in a form of prospectus filed by the Registrant pursuant to Rule
    424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to
    be part of this registration statement as of the time it was declared
    effective.

          (2) For purposes of determining any liability under the Securities
    Act, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus
    shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the
    securities therein, and the offering of such securities at that time
    shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

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<PAGE>

                                   SIGNATURES

      Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the
registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the Town of Wayne,
County of Chester, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on the 6th day of December,
1999.

                                          Internet Capital Group, Inc.

                                                  Walter W. Buckley, III
                                          By: _________________________________
                                                  Walter W. Buckley, III
                                               President and Chief Executive
                                                          Officer

      Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
amendment to the Registration Statement has been signed by the following
persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              Signature                          Title                   Date
              ---------                          -----                   ----

<S>                                    <C>                        <C>
        Walter W. Buckley, III         President, Chief Executive  December 6, 1999
______________________________________  Officer and Director
        Walter W. Buckley, III          (principal executive
                                        officer)

           David D. Gathman            Chief Financial Officer     December 6, 1999
______________________________________  and Treasurer (principal
           David D. Gathman             financial and accounting
                                        officer)

                  *                    Director                    December 6, 1999
______________________________________
          Julian A. Brodsky

                  *                    Director                    December 6, 1999
______________________________________
          E. Michael Forgash

                  *                    Director                    December 6, 1999
______________________________________
            Kenneth A. Fox

                  *                    Director                    December 6, 1999
______________________________________
        Dr. Thomas P. Gerrity

                  *                    Director                    December 6, 1999
______________________________________
         Robert E. Keith, Jr.
                  *                    Director                    December 6, 1999
______________________________________
           Peter A. Solvik

        Walter W. Buckley, III
*By: _________________________________
        Walter W. Buckley, III
           Attorney-in-Fact
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>

                                 EXHIBIT INDEX

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 Exhibit
 Number  Document
 ------- --------
 <C>     <S>
  1.1    Form of U.S. Purchase Agreement for U.S. Offering of Common Stock

  1.2    Form of International Purchase Agreement for International Offering of
         Common Stock

  1.3    Form of Purchase Agreement for Convertible Subordinated Note Offering
  2.1    Agreement of Merger, dated February 2, 1999, between Internet Capital
         Group, L.L.C., and Internet Capital Group, Inc. (incorporated by
         reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1
         filed by the Registrant on May 11, 1999 (Registration No. 333-78193)
         ("IPO Registration Statement"))

  3.1    Restated Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to
         Exhibit 2.1 to the Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed by the
         Registrant on August 4, 1999 (Registration No. 000-26989) ("8-A
         Registration Statement"))

  3.2    Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2
         to the 8-A Registration Statement)

  4.1    Specimen Certificate for Internet Capital Group's Common Stock
         (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Amendment No. 3 to the
         IPO Registration Statement filed by the Registrant on August 2, 1999
         (Registration No. 333-78193) ("IPO Amendment No. 3"))

  4.2    Form of Indenture between Internet Capital Group, Inc. and Chase
         Manhattan Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee, for the
         Convertible Subordinated Notes

  4.3*   Form of Internet Capital Group's Convertible Subordinated Note due
         December , 2004 (included in Exhibit 4.2)

  5.1*   Opinion of Dechert Price & Rhoads as to the legality of the shares of
         Common Stock being registered

  5.2*   Opinion of Dechert Price & Rhoads as to the legality of the
         convertible notes being registered

 10.1    Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. 1998 Equity Compensation Plan
         (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the IPO Registration
         Statement)

 10.1.1  Internet Capital Group, Inc. 1999 Equity Compensation Plan
         (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1.1 to the IPO Registration
         Statement)

 10.1.2  Internet Capital Group, Inc. 1999 Equity Compensation Plan as Amended
         and Restated May 1, 1999 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1.2
         to the IPO Registration Statement)

 10.1.3  Amendment No. 1 to the Internet Capital Group, Inc. 1999 Equity
         Compensation Plan as Amended and Restated May 1, 1999 (incorporated by
         reference to Exhibit 10.1.3 to Amendment No. 2 to the IPO Registration
         Statement filed by the Registrant on July 16, 1999 (Registration No.
         333-79193) ("IPO Amendment No. 2"))

 10.2    Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. Option Plan for Non-Employee Managers
         (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the IPO Registration
         Statement)

 10.2.1  Internet Capital Group, Inc. Directors' Option Plan (incorporated by
         reference to Exhibit 10.2.1 to the IPO Registration Statement)

 10.3    Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. Membership Profit Interest Plan
         (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the IPO Registration
         Statement)

 10.4    Form of Internet Capital Group, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan

 10.5    Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Internet
         Capital Group, L.L.C. dated September 30, 1998 (incorporated by
         reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the IPO Registration Statement)

</TABLE>


                                     II-11
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
  Exhibit
  Number   Document
  -------  --------
 <C>       <S>
 10.5.1    Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Internet
           Capital Group, L.L.C. dated January 4, 1999 (incorporated by
           reference to Exhibit 10.5.1 to the IPO Registration Statement)

 10.6      Securities Holders Agreement dated February 2, 1999 among Internet
           Capital Group, Inc. and certain securities holders named therein
           (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the IPO Registration
           Statement)

 10.7      Form of Internet Capital Group, Inc. Common Stock Purchase Warrant
           dated May 10, 1999 issued in connection with the Convertible Note
           (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the IPO Registration
           Statement)

 10.8      Form of Internet Capital Group, Inc. Convertible Note dated May 10,
           1999 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the IPO
           Registration Statement)

 10.9      Stock Purchase Agreement between Internet Capital Group, Inc. and
           Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
           10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
           quarter ended September 30, 1999)

 10.9.1    Stock Purchase Agreement between Internet Capital Group, Inc. and
           International Business Machines Corporation (incorporated by
           reference to Exhibit 10.23.1 to IPO Amendment No. 2)
 10.10     Letter describing the oral lease between Internet Capital Group and
           Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. for premises located in Wayne,
           Pennsylvania (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to
           Amendment No. 1 to the IPO Registration Statement filed by the
           Registrant on June 22, 1999 (Registration No. 333-78193) ("IPO
           Amendment No. 1"))

 10.11*    Office Lease dated    , 1999 between      and IBIS (505) Limited for
           premises located in London, England

 10.12**   Office Lease dated September  , 1999 between Internet Capital Group
           Operations, Inc. and 45 Milk Street, L.P. for premises located in
           Boston, Massachusetts

 10.13     Office Lease dated February 25, 1999 between OTR and Internet
           Capital Group, Operations, Inc. for premises located in San
           Francisco, California (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to
           IPO Amendment No. 1)
 10.14     Credit Agreement dated as of April 30, 1999 by and among Internet
           Capital Group, Inc., Internet Capital Group Operations, Inc., the
           Banks named therein and PNC Bank, N.A. (incorporated by reference to
           Exhibit 10.26 to the IPO Registration Statement)

 10.15**   Amendment No. 1 to the Credit Agreement dated October 27, 1999 by
           and among Internet Capital Group, Inc., Internet Capital Group
           Operations, Inc., the Banks named therein and PNC Bank, N.A.

 10.15.1** Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement dated November 19, 1999 by
           and among Internet Capital Group, Inc., Internet Capital Group
           Operations, Inc., the Banks named therein and PNC Bank, N.A.

 10.16     Benchmarking Partners, Inc. Option Agreement dated January 1, 1997
           by and between Christopher H. Greendale and Internet Capital Group,
           L.L.C. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to the IPO
           Registration Statement)

 10.16.1   Amendment to Benchmarking Partners Option Agreement dated July 19,
           1999 by and between Christopher H. Greendale and Internet Capital
           Group, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29.1 to IPO
           Amendment No. 3)

 10.17     Syncra Software, Inc. Option Agreement dated August 1, 1998 by and
           between Michael H. Forster and Internet Capital Group, L.L.C.
           (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the IPO Registration
           Statement)

</TABLE>


                                     II-12
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 Exhibit
 Number  Document
 ------- --------
 <C>     <S>
 10.18   Letter Agreement between Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. and Douglas
         Alexander dated July 18, 1997 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
         10.31 to IPO Amendment No. 1)

 10.19   Letter Agreement between Internet Capital Group, L.L.C. and Robert
         Pollan dated April 27, 1998 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
         10.32 to IPO Amendment No. 1)

 10.20   Form of Promissory Note issued in connection with exercise of Internet
         Capital Group's stock options in May, June and July of 1999
         (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33 to IPO Amendment No. 1)

 10.21   Form of Restrictive Covenant Agreement executed in connection with
         exercise of Internet Capital Group's stock options (incorporated by
         reference to Exhibit 10.34 to IPO Amendment No. 1)

 10.22   Securities Purchase Agreement dated October 27, 1999 by and among
         eMerge Interactive, Inc., J. Technologies, LLC and Internet Capital
         Group, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Internet Capital Group's
         Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 22, 1999 (File No. 0-26929))

 10.23** Joint Venture Agreement dated October 26, 1999 by and between Internet
         Capital Group, Inc. and Safeguard Securities, Inc.

 10.24   Purchase agreement dated November 5, 1999 between JusticeLink, Inc.
         and Internet Capital Group, Inc.
 10.25   Purchase Agreement dated December 6, 1999 between Internet Capital
         Group, Inc. and AT&T Corp.
 10.26   Purchase Agreement dated December 6, 1999 between Internet Capital
         Group, Inc. and Internet Assets, Inc.
 12.1**  Calculation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

 21.1    Subsidiaries of Internet Capital Group

 23.1    Consent of KPMG LLP regarding Internet Capital Group, Inc.

 23.2    Consent of Dechert Price & Rhoads, included in Exhibit 5.1 and Exhibit
         5.2

 23.3    Consent of KPMG LLP regarding Applica Corporation

 23.4    Consent of KPMG LLP regarding Breakaway Solutions, Inc.

 23.5    Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP regarding CommerceQuest, Inc.

 23.6    Consent of Ernst & Young LLP regarding ComputerJobs.com, Inc.

 23.7    Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP regarding Syncra Software, Inc.

 23.8    Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP regarding United Messaging, Inc.

 23.9    Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP regarding Universal Access, Inc.

 23.10   Consent of KPMG LLP regarding Web Yes, Inc.

 23.11   Consent of KPMG LLP regarding WPL Laboratories, Inc.

 23.12   Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP regarding Vivant! Corporation

 23.13   Consent of KPMG LLP regarding VitalTone Inc.

 23.14   Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP regarding Commerx, Inc.

 23.15   Consent of KPMG LLP regarding eMerge Interactive, Inc.

 23.16   Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP regarding ONVIA.com, Inc.

 23.17   Consent of KPMG LLP regarding Purchasing Group, Inc. and Integrated
         Sourcing, LLC

 23.18   Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP regarding traffic.com, Inc.

 23.19   Consent of Arthur Andersen, LLP regarding USgift.com

</TABLE>


                                     II-13
<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 Exhibit
 Number  Document
 ------- --------
 <C>     <S>
 23.20   Consent of Ernst & Young LLP regarding JusticeLink, Inc.

 24.1    Power of Attorney, included on the signature page hereof

 25.1**  Statement on Form T-1 of Eligibility of Trustee

 27.1**  Financial Data Schedule
</TABLE>
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** Previously filed

                                     II-14

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                                                                     Exhibit 1.1

================================================================================



                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

                            (A Delaware corporation)

                        4,800,000 Shares of Common Stock


                             U.S. PURCHASE AGREEMENT
                             -----------------------

Dated:  , 1999




================================================================================
<PAGE>

                               TABLE OF CONTENTS

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                               PAGE
                                                                               ----
<S>                                                                            <C>
U.S. PURCHASE AGREEMENT
SECTION 1. Representations and Warranties.........................................4
        (a)    Representations and Warranties by the Company......................4
                      (i)       Compliance with Registration Requirements.........4
                      (ii)      Independent Accountants...........................5
                      (iii)     Financial Statements..............................5
                      (iv)      No Material Adverse Change in Business............6
                      (v)       Good Standing of the Company......................6
                      (vi)      Good Standing of Subsidiaries and Material
                                Holdings..........................................7
                      (vii)     Capitalization....................................7
                      (viii)    Authorization of Agreements.......................8
                      (ix)      Authorization and Description of Securities and
                                Convertible Notes.................................8
                      (x)       Absence of Defaults and Conflicts.................8
                      (xi)      Absence of Labor Dispute..........................9
                      (xii)     Absence of Proceedings............................9
                      (xiii)    Accuracy of Exhibits.............................10
                      (xiv)     Possession of Intellectual Property..............10
                      (xv)      Absence of Further Requirements..................10
                      (xvi)     Possession of Licenses and Permits...............11
                      (xvii)    Title to Property................................11
                      (xviii)   Investment Company Act...........................11
                      (xix)     Environmental Laws...............................12
                      (xx)      Registration Rights..............................12
                      (xxi)     Year 2000. ......................................12
SECTION 2. Sale and Delivery to U.S. Underwriters; Closing.......................13
        (a)    Initial Securities................................................13
        (b)    Option Securities.................................................13
        (c)    Payment...........................................................14
        (d)    Denominations; Registration.......................................14
SECTION 3. Covenants of the Company..............................................15
        (a)    Compliance with Securities Regulations and Commission
               Requests. ........................................................15
        (b)    Filing of Amendments..............................................15
        (c)    Delivery of Registration Statements...............................16
        (d)    Delivery of Prospectuses..........................................16
        (e)    Continued Compliance with Securities Laws.........................16
        (f)    Blue Sky Qualifications...........................................17
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<PAGE>

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        (g)    Rule 158.......................................................17
        (h)    Use of Proceeds................................................17
        (i)    Listing........................................................17
        (j)    Restriction on Sale of Securities..............................17
        (k)    Reporting Requirements.........................................18
        (l)    Compliance with Rule 463.......................................18
SECTION 4. Payment of Expenses................................................18
        (a)    Expenses.......................................................18
        (b)    Termination of Agreement.......................................19
SECTION 5. Conditions of U.S. Underwriters' Obligations.......................19
        (a)    Effectiveness of Registration Statement........................19
        (b)    Opinions of Counsel for Company................................19
        (c)    Opinion of Counsel for U.S. Underwriters.......................20
        (d)    Officers' Certificate..........................................20
        (e)    Accountant's Comfort Letters...................................20
        (f)    Bring-down Comfort Letter......................................21
        (g)    No Objection...................................................21
        (h)    Lock-up Agreements.............................................21
        (i)    Purchase of Initial International Securities...................21
        (j)    Conditions to Purchase of U.S. Option Securities...............21
                      (i)    Officers' Certificate............................21
                      (ii)   Opinion of Counsel for Company...................21
                      (iii)  Opinion of Special 1940 Act Counsel..............22
                      (iv)   Opinion of Counsel for U.S. Underwriters.........22
                      (v)    Bring-down Comfort Letter........................22
SECTION 6. Indemnification....................................................23
        (a)    Indemnification of U.S. Underwriters...........................23
        (b)    Indemnification of Company, Directors and Officers.............24
        (c)    Actions against Parties; Notification..........................24
        (d)    Settlement without Consent if Failure to Reimburse.............25
SECTION 7. Contribution.......................................................25
SECTION 8. Representations, Warranties and Agreements to Survive Delivery.....27
SECTION 9. Termination of Agreement...........................................27
        (a)    Termination; General...........................................27
        (b)    Liabilities....................................................27
SECTION 10. Default by One or More of the U.S. Underwriters...................28
SECTION 11. Notices...........................................................28
SECTION 12. Parties...........................................................29
SECTION 13. GOVERNING LAW AND TIME............................................29
SECTION 14. Effect of Headings................................................29

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SCHEDULE A ..............................................................Sch A-1
SCHEDULE B...............................................................Sch B-1
SCHEDULE C...............................................................Sch C-1

Exhibit A................................................................Ex. A-1
Exhibit B................................................................Ex. B-1
Exhibit C................................................................Ex. C-1


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                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
                            (A Delaware corporation)
                        4,800,000 Shares of Common Stock
                           (Par Value $.001 Per Share)

                             U.S. PURCHASE AGREEMENT
                             -----------------------

                                                                         ,  1999


MERRILL LYNCH & CO.
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
         Incorporated
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.
Lehman Brothers Inc.
BancBoston Robertson Stephens Inc.
as U.S. Representatives of the several U.S. Underwriters
c/o Merrill Lynch & Co.
    Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
           Incorporated
North Tower
World Financial Center
New York, New York  10281-1209

Ladies and Gentlemen:

        Internet Capital Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"),
confirms its agreement with Merrill Lynch & Co., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner &
Smith Incorporated ("Merrill Lynch") and each of the other U.S. Underwriters
named in Schedule A hereto (collectively, the "U.S. Underwriters," which term
shall also include any underwriter substituted as hereinafter provided in
Section 10 hereof), for whom Merrill Lynch, Goldman, Sachs & Co., Deutsche Bank
Securities Inc., Lehman Brothers Inc. and BancBoston Robertson Stephens Inc. are
acting as representatives (in such capacity, the "U.S. Representatives"), with
respect to the issue and sale by the Company and the purchase by the U.S.
Underwriters, acting severally and not jointly, of the respective numbers of
shares of Common Stock, par value $.001 per share, of the Company ("Common
Stock") set forth in said Schedule A, and with respect to the grant by the
Company to the U.S. Underwriters, acting severally and not jointly, of the
option described in Section 2(b) hereof to purchase all or any part of 720,000
additional shares of Common Stock to cover over-allotments, if any. The
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of Common Stock (the "Initial U.S. Securities") to be purchased by the U.S.
Underwriters and all or any part of the 720,000 shares of Common Stock subject
to the option described in Section 2(b) hereof (the "U.S. Option Securities")
are hereinafter collectively called the "U.S. Securities."

        It is understood that the Company is concurrently entering into an
agreement dated the date hereof (the "International Purchase Agreement")
providing for the offering by the Company of an aggregate of 1,200,000 shares of
Common Stock (the "Initial International Securities") through arrangements with
certain underwriters outside the United States and Canada (the "International
Managers") for which Merrill Lynch International, Goldman Sachs International,
Deutsche Bank Securities AG London, Lehman Brothers International (Europe) and
BancBoston Robertson Stephens International Limited are acting as lead managers
(the "Lead Managers") and the grant by the Company to the International
Managers, acting severally and not jointly, of an option to purchase all or any
part of the International Managers' pro rata portion of up to 180,000 additional
shares of Common Stock solely to cover overallotments, if any (the
"International Option Securities" and, together with the U.S. Option Securities,
the "Option Securities"). The Initial International Securities and the
International Option Securities are hereinafter collectively called the
"International Securities." It is understood and agreed that the Company is not
obligated to sell and the U.S. Underwriters are not obligated to purchase, any
Initial U.S. Securities unless all of the Initial International Securities are
contemporaneously purchased by the International Managers. The U.S. Underwriters
and the International Managers are hereinafter collectively called the
"Underwriters"; the Initial U.S. Securities and the Initial International
Securities are hereinafter collectively called the "Initial Securities"; and the
U.S. Securities and the International Securities are hereinafter collectively
called the "Securities."

        The Underwriters will concurrently enter into an Intersyndicate
Agreement of even date herewith (the "Intersyndicate Agreement") providing for
the coordination of certain transactions among the Underwriters under the
direction of Merrill Lynch & Co., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Incorporated (in such capacity, the "Global Coordinator").

        The Company understands that the U.S. Underwriters propose to make a
public offering of the U.S. Securities as soon as the U.S. Representatives deem
advisable after this Agreement has been executed and delivered.

        It is understood that concurrently with the offering and sale of the
Securities the Company intends to offer and sell in a registered public offering
$250 million aggregate principal amount of convertible subordinated notes due
2004 (the "Convertible Notes"). The Company is concurrently entering into a


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purchase agreement dated the date hereof (the "Convertible Note Purchase
Agreement") relating to the offering of Convertible Notes through arrangements
with certain underwriters. Neither the offer and sale of the Securities
contemplated hereby nor the offer and sale of Convertible Notes is conditioned
upon consummation of the other.

        The Company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
"Commission") a registration statement on Form S-1 (No. 333- ) covering, among
other things, the registration of the Securities under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), including the related preliminary prospectus
or prospectuses. Promptly after execution and delivery of this Agreement, the
Company will either (i) prepare and file a prospectus in accordance with the
provisions of Rule 430A ("Rule 430A") of the rules and regulations of the
Commission under the 1933 Act (the "1933 Act Regulations") and paragraph (b) of
Rule 424 ("Rule 424(b)") of the 1933 Act Regulations or (ii) if the Company has
elected to rely upon Rule 434 ("Rule 434") of the 1933 Act Regulations, prepare
and file a term sheet (a "Term Sheet") in accordance with the provisions of Rule
434 and Rule 424(b). Two forms of prospectus are to be used in connection with
the offering and sale of the Securities: (i) a form relating to the U.S.
Securities (the "Form of U.S. Prospectus") and (ii) a form relating to the
International Securities (the "Form of International Prospectus"). The Form of
International Prospectus is identical to the Form of U.S. Prospectus, except for
the front cover and back cover pages and the information under the caption
"Underwriting." The information included in any such prospectus or in any such
Term Sheet, as the case may be, that was omitted from such registration
statement at the time it became effective but that is deemed to be part of such
registration statement at the time it became effective (i) pursuant to paragraph
(b) of Rule 430A is referred to as "Rule 430A Information" or (ii) pursuant to
paragraph (d) of Rule 434 is referred to as "Rule 434 Information." Each Form of
U.S. Prospectus and Form of International Prospectus used before such
registration statement became effective, and any prospectus that omitted, as
applicable, the Rule 430A Information or the Rule 434 Information, that was used
after such effectiveness and prior to the execution and delivery of this
Agreement, is herein called a "preliminary prospectus." Such registration
statement, including the exhibits thereto and schedules thereto at the time it
became effective and including the Rule 430A Information and the Rule 434
Information, as applicable, is herein called the "Registration Statement." Any
registration statement filed pursuant to Rule 462(b) of the 1933 Act Regulations
is herein referred to as the "Rule 462(b) Registration Statement," and after
such filing the term "Registration Statement" shall include the Rule 462(b)
Registration Statement. The final Form of U.S. Prospectus and Form of
International Prospectus in the forms first furnished to the Underwriters for
use in connection with the offering of the Securities are herein called the
"U.S. Prospectus" and the "International

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Prospectus," respectively, and collectively, the "Prospectuses." If Rule 434 is
relied on, the terms "U.S. Prospectus" and "International Prospectus" shall
refer to the preliminary U.S. Prospectus dated , 1999 and the preliminary
International Prospectus dated , 1999, respectively, each together with the
applicable Term Sheet, and all references in this Agreement to the date of such
Prospectuses shall mean the date of the applicable Term Sheet.

        For purposes of this Agreement, all references to the Registration
Statement, any preliminary prospectus, the U.S. Prospectus, the International
Prospectus or any Term Sheet or any amendment or supplement to any of the
foregoing shall be deemed to include the copy filed with the Commission pursuant
to its Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval system ("EDGAR").

        SECTION 1.  Representations and Warranties.

        (a) Representations and Warranties by the Company. The Company
represents and warrants to each U.S. Underwriter as of the date hereof, as of
the Closing Time referred to in Section 2(c) hereof, and as of each Date of
Delivery (if any) referred to in Section 2(b), hereof and agrees with each U.S.
Underwriter, as follows:

              (i) Compliance with Registration Requirements. Each of the
        Registration Statement and any Rule 462(b) Registration Statement has
        become effective under the 1933 Act and no stop order suspending the
        effectiveness of the Registration Statement or any Rule 462(b)
        Registration Statement has been issued under the 1933 Act and no
        proceedings for that purpose have been instituted or are pending or, to
        the knowledge of the Company, are contemplated by the Commission, and
        any request on the part of the Commission for additional information has
        been complied with.

               At the respective times the Registration Statement, any Rule
        462(b) Registration Statement and any post-effective amendments thereto
        became effective and at the Closing Time (and, if any U.S. Option
        Securities are purchased, at the Date of Delivery), the Registration
        Statement, the Rule 462(b) Registration Statement and any amendments and
        supplements thereto complied and will comply in all material respects
        with the applicable requirements of the 1933 Act and the 1933 Act
        Regulations and did not and will not contain an untrue statement of a
        material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated
        therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading. None
        of the Prospectuses nor any amendments or supplements thereto (including
        any prospectus wrapper), at the time the Prospectuses or any amendments
        or

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        supplements thereto were issued and at the Closing Time (and, if any
        U.S. Option Securities are purchased, at the Date of Delivery), included
        or will include an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted or
        will omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the
        statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they
        were made, not misleading. If Rule 434 is used, the Company will comply
        with the requirements of Rule 434 and the Prospectuses shall not be
        "materially different," as such term is used in Rule 434, from the
        prospectuses included in the Registration Statement at the time it
        became effective. The representations and warranties in this subsection
        shall not apply to statements in or omissions from the Registration
        Statement or the U.S. Prospectus made in reliance upon and in conformity
        with information furnished to the Company in writing by any U.S.
        Underwriter through the U.S. Representatives expressly for use in the
        Registration Statement or the U.S. Prospectus.

               The prospectuses filed as part of the Registration Statement as
        originally filed or as part of any amendment thereto, or filed pursuant
        to Rule 424 under the 1933 Act, complied when so filed in all material
        respects with the 1933 Act Regulations and each of the preliminary
        prospectuses and the Prospectuses delivered to the Underwriters for use
        in connection with this offering was identical to the electronically
        transmitted copies thereof filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR,
        except to the extent permitted by Regulation S-T.

             (ii) Independent Accountants. The accountants who certified the
        financial statements and supporting schedules included in the
        Registration Statement and the financial statements and supporting
        schedules thereto are independent public accountants as required by the
        1933 Act and the 1933 Act Regulations.

            (iii) Financial Statements. The financial statements included in the
        Registration Statement and the Prospectuses, together with the related
        schedules and notes, present fairly the financial position of the
        Company and its consolidated subsidiaries at the dates indicated and the
        statement of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows of the
        Company and its consolidated subsidiaries for the periods specified;
        said financial statements have been prepared in conformity with
        generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") applied on a
        consistent basis throughout the periods involved. The selected financial
        data and the summary financial information included in the Prospectuses
        present fairly the information shown therein and have been compiled on a
        basis consistent with that of the audited financial statements included
        in the Registration

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        Statement. The pro forma financial statements and the related notes
        thereto included in the Registration Statement and the Prospectuses
        present fairly the information shown therein, have been prepared in
        accordance with the Commission's rules and guidelines with respect to
        pro forma financial statements and have been properly compiled on the
        bases described therein, and the assumptions used in the preparation
        thereof are reasonable and the adjustments used therein are appropriate
        to give effect to the transactions and circumstances referred to
        therein.

             (iv)  No Material Adverse Change in Business. Since the respective
        dates as of which information is given in the Registration Statement and
        the Prospectuses, except as otherwise stated therein, (A) there has been
        no material adverse change in the condition, financial or otherwise, or
        in the earnings, business affairs or business prospects of the Company,
        its subsidiaries, as of the date hereof, and each of VerticalNet, Inc.,
        Benchmarking Partners, Inc., Breakaway Solutions, Inc., Deja.com, Inc.,
        eMerge Interactive, Inc., ONVIA.com, Paperexchange.com, CommerX, Inc.,
        CommerceQuest Inc., Purchasing Solutions, Inc., Traffic.com, Universal
        Access, Inc. and Vitaltone (each, a "Material Holding" and,
        collectively, the "Material Holdings"), considered as one enterprise
        reflecting the Company's ownership interests in its subsidiaries and the
        Material Holdings, whether or not arising in the ordinary course of
        business, (a "Material Adverse Effect") (B) there have been no
        transactions entered into by the Company, any of its subsidiaries or
        Material Holdings, other than those in the ordinary course of business,
        which are material with respect to the Company, its subsidiaries and the
        Material Holdings, considered as one enterprise reflecting the Company's
        ownership interests in its subsidiaries and the Material Holdings, and
        (C) there has been no dividend or distribution of any kind declared,
        paid or made by the Company on any class of its capital stock.

             (v)   Good Standing of the Company. The Company has been duly
        organized and is validly existing as a corporation in good standing
        under the laws of the State of Delaware and has corporate power and
        authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to conduct its
        business as described in the Prospectuses and to enter into and perform
        its obligations under this Agreement and the International Purchase
        Agreement; and the Company is duly qualified as a foreign corporation to
        transact business and is in good standing in each other jurisdiction in
        which such qualification is required, whether by reason of the ownership
        or leasing of property or the conduct of business, except where the
        failure so to qualify or to be in good standing would not result in a
        Material Adverse Effect.

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             (vi)   Good Standing of Subsidiaries and Material Holdings. Each of
        the majority-owned subsidiaries of the Company (the "Subsidiaries") and
        each Material Holding has been duly organized and is validly existing as
        a corporation in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its
        incorporation, has corporate power and authority to own, lease and
        operate its properties and to conduct its business as described in the
        Prospectuses and is duly qualified as a foreign corporation to transact
        business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which such
        qualification is required, whether by reason of the ownership or leasing
        of property or the conduct of business, except where the failure so to
        qualify or to be in good standing would not result in a Material Adverse
        Effect; the issued and outstanding capital stock of each of the
        Company's subsidiaries and each Material Holding has been duly
        authorized and validly issued, is fully paid and non-assessable, and the
        Company owns its interests in its Subsidiaries and the Material
        Holdings, in each case in the amounts and percentages (subject to
        rounding) disclosed in the Registration Statement, directly or through
        subsidiaries, free and clear of any security interest, mortgage, pledge,
        lien, encumbrance, claim or equity except for the security interest
        granted by the Company to PNC Bank, N.A. under the revolving bank credit
        facility and as otherwise disclosed in the Registration Statement; and
        none of the outstanding shares of capital stock of any of its
        Subsidiaries or Material Holdings owned by the Company was issued in
        violation of the preemptive or similar rights of any securityholder of
        such subsidiary or Material Holding.

             (vii)  Capitalization. The authorized, issued and outstanding
        capital stock of the Company is as set forth in the Prospectuses in the
        column entitled "Actual" under the caption "Capitalization" (except for
        subsequent issuances, if any, pursuant to this Agreement, the
        International Purchase Agreement and the Convertible Note Purchase
        Agreement or pursuant to reservations, agreements or employee benefit
        plans referred to in the Prospectuses or pursuant to the exercise of
        convertible securities, warrants or options referred to in the
        Prospectuses). The shares of issued and outstanding capital stock of the
        Company have been duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid
        and non-assessable; none of the outstanding shares of capital stock of
        the Company was issued in violation of the preemptive or other similar
        rights of any securityholder of the Company.

             (viii) Authorization of Agreements. Each of this Agreement, the
        International Purchase Agreement and the Convertible Note Purchase

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        Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the
        Company.

             (ix)  Authorization and Description of Securities and Convertible
        Notes. The Securities and the Convertible Notes have been duly
        authorized for issuance and sale pursuant to this Agreement, the
        International Purchase Agreement and the Convertible Note Purchase
        Agreement, and, when issued and delivered by the Company hereunder and
        thereunder, against payment of the consideration set forth herein and
        therein, respectively, will be validly issued, fully paid and
        non-assessable; the Common Stock and the Convertible Notes conform to
        all statements relating thereto contained in the Prospectuses and such
        description conforms to the rights set forth in the instruments defining
        the same; no holder of the Securities or the Convertible Notes will be
        subject to personal liability by reason of being such a holder; and the
        issuance of the Securities and the Convertible Notes is not subject to
        the preemptive or other similar rights of any securityholder of the
        Company.

             (x)   Absence of Defaults and Conflicts. Neither the Company nor
        any of its Subsidiaries nor any Material Holding is in violation of its
        charter or by-laws or in default in the performance or observance of any
        obligation, agreement, covenant or condition contained in any contract,
        indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan or credit agreement, note,
        lease or other agreement or instrument to which the Company, any of its
        Subsidiaries or any Material Holding is a party or by which it or any of
        them may be bound, or to which any of the property or assets of the
        Company, any of its subsidiaries or any Material Holding is subject
        (collectively, "Agreements and Instruments"), except for such violations
        and defaults that would not result in a Material Adverse Effect; and the
        execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the International
        Purchase Agreement and the Convertible Note Purchase Agreement and the
        consummation of the transactions contemplated herein and therein and in
        the Registration Statement (including the issuance and sale of the
        Securities and the use of the proceeds from the sale of the Securities
        as described in the Prospectuses under the caption "Use of Proceeds")
        and compliance by the Company with its obligations under this Agreement,
        the International Purchase Agreement and the Convertible Note Purchase
        Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action
        and do not and will not, whether with or without the giving of notice or
        passage of time or both, conflict with or constitute a breach of, or
        default or Repayment Event (as defined below) under, or result in the
        creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any
        property or assets of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Material
        Holdings pursuant

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        to, the Agreements and Instruments (except for such conflicts, breaches
        or defaults or liens, charges or encumbrances that would not result in a
        Material Adverse Effect), nor will such action result in any violation
        of the provisions of the charter or by-laws of the Company or any of its
        Subsidiaries or Material Holdings or any applicable law, statute, rule,
        regulation, judgment, order, writ or decree of any government,
        government instrumentality or court, domestic or foreign, having
        jurisdiction over the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Material
        Holdings or any of their assets, properties or operations except such as
        may be required by the securities or Blue Sky laws of the various states
        and jurisdictions in connection with the offer and sale of the Common
        Stock or except for such violations that would not result in a Material
        Adverse Effect. As used herein, a "Repayment Event" means any event or
        condition which gives the holder of any note, debenture or other
        evidence of indebtedness (or any person acting on such holder's behalf)
        the right to require the repurchase, redemption or repayment of all or a
        portion of such indebtedness by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries
        or Material Holdings.

            (xi)   Absence of Labor Dispute. No labor dispute with the employees
        of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Material Holdings exists
        or, to the knowledge of the Company, is imminent, and the Company is not
        aware of any existing or imminent labor disturbance by the employees of
        any of its or any Subsidiary's or Material Holding's principal
        suppliers, manufacturers, customers or contractors, which, in either
        case, may reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.

            (xii)  Absence of Proceedings. There is no action, suit, proceeding,
        inquiry or investigation before or brought by any court or governmental
        agency or body, domestic or foreign, now pending, or, to the knowledge
        of the Company, threatened, against or affecting the Company or any of
        its Subsidiaries or Material Holdings, which is required to be disclosed
        in the Registration Statement (other than as disclosed therein), or
        which might reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse
        Effect, or which might reasonably be expected to materially and
        adversely affect the properties or assets of the Company, its
        Subsidiaries and the Material Holdings, considered as one enterprise
        reflecting the Company's ownership interests in its Subsidiaries and the
        Material Holdings or the consummation of the transactions contemplated
        in this Agreement, the International Purchase Agreement and the
        Convertible Note Purchase Agreement or the performance by the Company of
        its obligations hereunder or thereunder; the aggregate of all pending
        legal or governmental proceedings to which the

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        Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Material Holdings is a party or of
        which any of their respective property or assets is the subject which
        are not described in the Registration Statement, including ordinary
        routine litigation incidental to the business, could not reasonably be
        expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.

           (xiii)  Accuracy of Exhibits. There are no contracts or documents
        which are required to be described in the Registration Statement or the
        Prospectuses or to be filed as exhibits thereto which have not been so
        described and filed as required.

           (xiv)   Possession of Intellectual Property. The Company, its
        Subsidiaries and its Material Holdings own or possess, or can acquire on
        reasonable terms, adequate patents, patent rights, licenses, inventions,
        copyrights, know-how (including trade secrets and other unpatented
        and/or unpatentable proprietary or confidential information, systems or
        procedures), trademarks, service marks, trade names or other
        intellectual property (collectively, "Intellectual Property") necessary
        to carry on the business now operated by them, and neither the Company
        nor any of its Subsidiaries or Material Holdings has received any notice
        or is otherwise aware of any infringement of or conflict with asserted
        rights of others with respect to any Intellectual Property or of any
        facts or circumstances which would render any Intellectual Property
        invalid or inadequate to protect the interest of the Company or any of
        its Subsidiaries or Material Holdings therein, and which infringement or
        conflict (if the subject of any unfavorable decision, ruling or finding)
        or invalidity or inadequacy, singly or in the aggregate, would result in
        a Material Adverse Effect.

           (xv)    Absence of Further Requirements. No filing with, or
        authorization, approval, consent, license, order, registration,
        qualification or decree of, any court or governmental authority or
        agency is necessary or required for the performance by the Company of
        its obligations hereunder, in connection with the offering, issuance or
        sale of the Securities under this Agreement and the International
        Purchase Agreement and of the Convertible Notes under the Convertible
        Note Purchase Agreement or the consummation of the transactions
        contemplated herein and therein, except such as have been already
        obtained or as may be required under the 1933 Act or the 1933 Act
        Regulations and foreign or state securities or blue sky law.

           (xvi)   Possession of Licenses and Permits. The Company, its
        Subsidiaries and its Material Holdings possess such permits, licenses,
        approvals, consents and other authorizations (collectively,
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        Licenses") issued by the appropriate federal, state, local or foreign
        regulatory agencies or bodies necessary to conduct the business now
        operated by them; the Company, its Subsidiaries and its Material
        Holdings are in compliance with the terms and conditions of all such
        Governmental Licenses, except where the failure so to comply would not,
        singly or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect; all of the
        Governmental Licenses are valid and in full force and effect, except
        when the invalidity of such Governmental Licenses or the failure of such
        Governmental Licenses to be in full force and effect would not have a
        Material Adverse Effect; and neither the Company nor any of its
        Subsidiaries or Material Holdings has received any notice of proceedings
        relating to the revocation or modification of any such Governmental
        Licenses which, singly or in the aggregate, if the subject of an
        unfavorable decision, ruling or finding, would result in a Material
        Adverse Effect.

           (xvii)  Title to Property. The Company, its Subsidiaries and its
        Material Holdings have good and marketable title to all real property
        owned by the Company, its Subsidiaries and its Material Holdings and
        good title to all other properties owned by them, in each case, free and
        clear of all mortgages, pledges, liens, security interests, claims,
        restrictions or encumbrances of any kind except such as (a) are
        described in the Prospectuses or (b) do not, singly or in the aggregate,
        materially affect the value of such property and do not interfere with
        the use made and proposed to be made of such property by the Company or
        any of its Subsidiaries or Material Holdings; and all of the leases and
        subleases material to the business of the Company, its Subsidiaries and
        its Material Holdings, considered as one enterprise, and under which the
        Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Material Holdings holds properties
        described in the Prospectuses, are in full force and effect, and neither
        the Company nor any subsidiary nor any Material Holding has any notice
        of any material claim of any sort that has been asserted by anyone
        adverse to the rights of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or
        Material Holdings under any of the leases or subleases mentioned above,
        or affecting or questioning the rights of the Company or any such
        subsidiary or Material Holding to the continued possession of the leased
        or subleased premises under any such lease or sublease.

           (xviii) Investment Company Act. The Company is not, and upon the
        issuance and sale of the Securities and the Convertible Notes as
        contemplated herein and in the Convertible Note Purchase Agreement, will
        not be, required to register as an "investment company" under the
        Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act").


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            (xix) Environmental Laws. Except as described in the Registration
        Statement and except as would not, singly or in the aggregate, have a
        Material Adverse Effect, (A) neither the Company nor any of its
        Subsidiaries or Material Holdings is in violation of any federal, state,
        local or foreign statute, law, rule, regulation, ordinance, code, policy
        or rule of common law or any judicial or administrative interpretation
        thereof, including any judicial or administrative order, consent, decree
        or judgment, relating to pollution or protection of human health, the
        environment (including, without limitation, ambient air, surface water,
        groundwater, land surface or subsurface strata) or wildlife, including,
        without limitation, laws and regulations relating to the release or
        threatened release of chemicals, pollutants, contaminants, wastes, toxic
        substances, hazardous substances, petroleum or petroleum products
        (collectively, "Hazardous Materials") or to the manufacture, processing,
        distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport or handling
        of Hazardous Materials (collectively, "Environmental Laws"), (B) the
        Company, its Subsidiaries and its Material Holdings have all permits,
        authorizations and approvals required under any applicable Environmental
        Laws and are each in compliance with their requirements, (C) there are
        no pending or threatened administrative, regulatory or judicial actions,
        suits, demands, demand letters, claims, liens, notices of noncompliance
        or violation, investigation or proceedings relating to any Environmental
        Law against the Company, any of its Subsidiaries or any of its Material
        Holdings and (D) there are no events or circumstances that might
        reasonably be expected to form the basis of an order for clean-up or
        remediation, or an action, suit or proceeding by any private party or
        governmental body or agency, against or affecting the Company, any of
        its Subsidiaries or any of its Material Holdings relating to Hazardous
        Materials or any Environmental Laws.

            (xx) Registration Rights. Other than rights that have been waived
        for 180 days from August 4, 1999, the date of the initial public
        offering of shares of common stock of the Company, there are no persons
        with registration rights or other similar rights to have any securities
        registered pursuant to the Registration Statement or otherwise
        registered by the Company under the 1933 Act.

            (xxi) Year 2000. The Company is reviewing its operations and those
        of its Subsidiaries and any Material Holdings to evaluate the extent to
        which the businesses or operations of the Company or any of its
        Subsidiaries or Material Holdings will be affected by the Year 2000
        Problem; as a result of such review, the Company believes that the
        disclosure in the Prospectuses relating to the Year 2000 Problem is
        accurate in all material respects. As used in clause (xxi), the "Year
        2000 Problem"

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        means any significant risk that computer hardware or
        software used in the receipt, transmission, processing, manipulation,
        storage, retrieval, transmission or other utilization of data or in the
        operation of mechanical or electrical systems of any kind will not
        materially affect the business operations of the Company, its
        Subsidiaries and any Material Holdings after December 31, 1999.

        (b) Officer's Certificates. Any certificate signed by any officer of the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Material Holdings delivered to the Global
Coordinator, the U.S. Representatives or to counsel for the U.S. Underwriters
shall be deemed a representation and warranty by the Company to each U.S.
Underwriter as to the matters covered thereby.

        SECTION 2.  Sale and Delivery to U.S. Underwriters; Closing.

        (a) Initial Securities. On the basis of the representations and
warranties herein contained and subject to the terms and conditions herein set
forth, the Company agrees to sell to each U.S. Underwriter, severally and not
jointly, and each U.S. Underwriter, severally and not jointly, agrees to
purchase from the Company, at the price per share set forth in Schedule B, the
number of Initial U.S. Securities set forth in Schedule A opposite the name of
such U.S. Underwriter, plus any additional number of Initial U.S. Securities
which such Underwriter may become obligated to purchase pursuant to the
provisions of Section 10 hereof.

        (b) Option Securities. In addition, on the basis of the representations
and warranties herein contained and subject to the terms and conditions herein
set forth, the Company hereby grants an option to the U.S. Underwriters,
severally and not jointly, to purchase up to an additional 720,000 shares of
Common Stock at the price per share set forth in Schedule B, less an amount per
share equal to any dividends or distributions declared by the Company and
payable on the Initial U.S. Securities but not payable on the U.S. Option
Securities. The option hereby granted will expire 30 days after the date hereof
and may be exercised in whole or in part from time to time only for the purpose
of covering over-allotments which may be made in connection with the offering
and distribution of the Initial U.S. Securities upon notice by the Global
Coordinator to the Company setting forth the number of U.S. Option Securities as
to which the several U.S. Underwriters are then exercising the option and the
time and date of payment and delivery for such U.S. Option Securities. Any such
time and date of delivery for the U.S. Option Securities (a "Date of Delivery")
shall be determined by the Global Coordinator, but shall not be earlier than two
nor later than seven full business days after the exercise of said option, nor
in any event prior to the Closing Time, as hereinafter defined. If the option is
exercised as to all or any portion of the U.S. Option Securities, each of the
U.S. Underwriters, acting severally and not jointly, will

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purchase that proportion of the total number of U.S. Option Securities then
being purchased which the number of Initial U.S. Securities set forth in
Schedule A opposite the name of such U.S. Underwriter bears to the total number
of Initial U.S. Securities, subject in each case to such adjustments as the
Global Coordinator in its discretion shall make to eliminate any sales or
purchases of fractional shares.

       (c) Payment. Payment of the purchase price for, and delivery of
certificates for, the Initial Securities shall be made at the offices of Dechert
Price & Rhoads, 4000 Bell Atlantic Tower 1717 Arch Street, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania 19103, or at such other place as shall be agreed upon by the Global
Coordinator and the Company, at 9:00 A.M. (Eastern time) on the third (fourth,
if the pricing occurs after 4:30 P.M. (Eastern time) on any given day) business
day after the date hereof (unless postponed in accordance with the provisions of
Section 10), or such other time not later than ten business days after such date
as shall be agreed upon by the Global Coordinator and the Company (such time and
date of payment and delivery being herein called "Closing Time").

       In addition, in the event that any or all of the U.S. Option Securities
are purchased by the U.S. Underwriters, payment of the purchase price for, and
delivery of certificates for, such U.S. Option Securities shall be made at the
above-mentioned offices, or at such other place as shall be agreed upon by the
Global Coordinator and the Company, on each Date of Delivery as specified in the
notice from the Global Coordinator to the Company.

       Payment shall be made to the Company by wire transfer of immediately
available funds to a bank account designated by the Company, against delivery to
the U.S. Representatives for the respective accounts of the U.S. Underwriters of
certificates for the U.S. Securities to be purchased by them. It is understood
that each U.S. Underwriter has authorized the U.S. Representatives, for its
account, to accept delivery of, receipt for, and make payment of the purchase
price for, the Initial U.S. Securities and the U.S. Option Securities, if any,
which it has agreed to purchase. Merrill Lynch, individually and not as
representative of the U.S. Underwriters, may (but shall not be obligated to)
make payment of the purchase price for the Initial U.S. Securities or the U.S.
Option Securities, if any, to be purchased by any U.S. Underwriter whose funds
have not been received by the Closing Time or the relevant Date of Delivery, as
the case may be, but such payment shall not relieve such U.S. Underwriter from
its obligations hereunder.

       (d) Denominations; Registration. Certificates for the Initial U.S.
Securities and the U.S. Option Securities, if any, shall be in such
denominations and registered in such names as the U.S. Representatives may
request in writing not later than 10:00 A.M. on the second business day before
the Closing Time or the relevant Date of Delivery, as the case may be. The
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U.S. Securities and the U.S. Option Securities, if any, will be made available
for examination and packaging by the U.S. Representatives in The City of New
York not later than 10:00 A.M. (Eastern time) on the business day prior to the
Closing Time or the relevant Date of Delivery, as the case may be.

       SECTION 3.  Covenants of the Company.  The Company covenants with each
U.S. Underwriter as follows:

       (a) Compliance with Securities Regulations and Commission Requests. The
Company, subject to Section 3(b), will comply with the requirements of Rule 430A
or Rule 434, as applicable, and will notify the Global Coordinator immediately,
and confirm the notice in writing, (i) when any post-effective amendment to the
Registration Statement shall become effective, or any supplement to the
Prospectuses or any amended Prospectuses shall have been filed, (ii) of the
receipt of any comments from the Commission, (iii) of any request by the
Commission for any amendment to the Registration Statement or any amendment or
supplement to the Prospectuses or for additional information, and (iv) of the
issuance by the Commission of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of the
Registration Statement or of any order preventing or suspending the use of any
preliminary prospectus, or of the suspension of the qualification of the
Securities for offering or sale in any jurisdiction, or of the initiation or
threatening of any proceedings for any of such purposes. The Company will
promptly effect the filings necessary pursuant to Rule 424(b) and will take such
steps as it deems necessary to ascertain promptly whether the form of prospectus
transmitted for filing under Rule 424(b) was received for filing by the
Commission and, in the event that it was not, it will promptly file such
prospectus. The Company will make every reasonable effort to prevent the
issuance of any stop order and, if any stop order is issued, to obtain the
lifting thereof at the earliest possible moment.

       (b) Filing of Amendments. The Company will give the Global Coordinator
notice of its intention to file or prepare any amendment to the Registration
Statement (including any filing under Rule 462(b)), any Term Sheet or any
amendment, supplement or revision to either the prospectus included in the
Registration Statement at the time it became effective or to the Prospectuses,
will furnish the Global Coordinator with copies of any such documents a
reasonable amount of time prior to such proposed filing or use, as the case may
be, and will not file or use any such document to which the Global Coordinator
or counsel for the U.S. Underwriters shall object.

       (c) Delivery of Registration Statements. The Company has furnished or
will deliver to the U.S. Representatives and counsel for the U.S. Underwriters,
without charge, signed copies of the Registration Statement as originally filed
and of each amendment thereto (including exhibits filed therewith or
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reference therein) and signed copies of all consents and certificates of
experts, and will also deliver to the U.S. Representatives, without charge, a
conformed copy of the Registration Statement as originally filed and of each
amendment thereto (without exhibits) for each of the U.S. Underwriters. The
copies of the Registration Statement and each amendment thereto furnished to the
U.S. Underwriters will be identical to the electronically transmitted copies
thereof filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR, except to the extent
permitted by Regulation S-T.

       (d) Delivery of Prospectuses. The Company has delivered to each U.S.
Underwriter, without charge, as many copies of each preliminary prospectus as
such U.S. Underwriter reasonably requested, and the Company hereby consents to
the use of such copies for purposes permitted by the 1933 Act. The Company will
furnish to each U.S. Underwriter, without charge, during the period when the
U.S. Prospectus is required to be delivered under the 1933 Act or the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (the "1934 Act"), such number of copies of the U.S.
Prospectus (as amended or supplemented) as such U.S. Underwriter may reasonably
request but in no event later than 4 days following the date of this Agreement.
The U.S. Prospectus and any amendments or supplements thereto furnished to the
U.S. Underwriters will be identical to the electronically transmitted copies
thereof filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR, except to the extent
permitted by Regulation S-T.

       (e) Continued Compliance with Securities Laws. The Company will comply
with the applicable requirements of the 1933 Act and the 1933 Act Regulations so
as to permit the completion of the distribution of the Securities and the
Convertible Notes as contemplated in this Agreement, the International Purchase
Agreement and the Convertible Note Purchase Agreement and in the Prospectuses.
If at any time when a prospectus is required by the 1933 Act to be delivered in
connection with sales of the Securities and the Convertible Notes, any event
shall occur or condition shall exist as a result of which it is necessary, in
the opinion of counsel for the U.S. Underwriters or for the Company, to amend
the Registration Statement or amend or supplement any Prospectus in order that
the Prospectuses will not include any untrue statements of a material fact or
omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein
not misleading in the light of the circumstances existing at the time it is
delivered to a purchaser, or if it shall be necessary, in the opinion of such
counsel, at any such time to amend the Registration Statement or amend or
supplement any Prospectus in order to comply with the applicable requirements of
the 1933 Act or the 1933 Act Regulations, the Company will promptly prepare and
file with the Commission, subject to Section 3(b), such amendment or supplement
as may be necessary to correct such statement or omission or to make the
Registration Statement or the Prospectuses comply with such requirements, and
the Company

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will furnish to the U.S. Underwriters such number of copies of such amendment or
supplement as the U.S. Underwriters may reasonably request.

       (f) Blue Sky Qualifications. The Company will endeavor, in cooperation
with the U.S. Underwriters, to qualify the Securities for offering and sale
under the applicable securities laws of such states and other jurisdictions
(domestic or foreign) as the Global Coordinator may designate and to maintain
such qualifications in effect for a period of not less than one year from the
later of the effective date of the Registration Statement and any Rule 462(b)
Registration Statement; provided, however, that the Company shall not be
obligated to file any general consent to service of process or to qualify as a
foreign corporation or as a dealer in securities in any jurisdiction in which it
is not so qualified or to subject itself to taxation in respect of doing
business in any jurisdiction in which it is not otherwise so subject. In each
jurisdiction in which the Securities have been so qualified, the Company will
file such statements and reports as may be required by the laws of such
jurisdiction to continue such qualification in effect for a period of not less
than one year from the effective date of the Registration Statement and any Rule
462(b) Registration Statement.

       (g) Rule 158. The Company will file such reports pursuant to the 1934 Act
as are necessary in order to make generally available to its securityholders no
later than 45 days after   an earnings statement for the purposes of, and to
provide the benefits contemplated by, the last paragraph of Section 11(a) of the
1933 Act.

       (h) Use of Proceeds.  The Company will use the net proceeds received
by it from the sale of the Securities in the manner specified in the
Prospectuses under "Use of Proceeds."

       (i) Listing. The Company will use its best efforts to maintain the
quotation of the Securities on the Nasdaq National Market and will file with the
Nasdaq National Market all documents and notices required by the Nasdaq National
Market of companies that have securities that are traded in the over-the-counter
market and quotations for which are reported by the Nasdaq National Market.

       (j) Restriction on Sale of Securities. During a period of [180] days from
the date of the Prospectuses, the Company will not, without the prior written
consent of Merrill Lynch, directly or indirectly, (i) offer, pledge, sell,
contract to sell, sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any option
or contract to sell, grant any option, right or warrant for the sale of, or
otherwise transfer or dispose of or transfer any shares of Common Stock or any
securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for Common Stock or
file any registration statement under the 1933 Act with respect to any of the
foregoing or (ii) enter into any swap

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or any other agreement or any transaction that transfers, in whole or in part,
the economic consequence of ownership of the Common Stock, whether any such swap
or transaction described in clause (i) or (ii) above is to be settled by
delivery of Common Stock or other securities, in cash or otherwise. The
foregoing sentence shall not apply to (A) the Securities to be sold hereunder
and under the International Purchase Agreement, (B) any shares of Common Stock
issued by the Company upon the exercise of an option or warrant or the
conversion of a security outstanding on the date hereof and referred to in the
Prospectuses, (C) any shares of Common Stock issued or options to purchase
Common Stock granted pursuant to existing employee benefit plans of the Company
referred to in the Prospectuses or (D) any shares of Common Stock issued
pursuant to any non-employee director stock plan or dividend reinvestment plan.

       (k) Reporting Requirements. The Company, during the period when the
Prospectuses are required to be delivered under the 1933 Act or the 1934 Act,
will file all documents required to be filed with the Commission pursuant to the
1934 Act within the time periods required by the 1934 Act and the rules and
regulations of the Commission thereunder.

       (l) Compliance with Rule 463. The Company will file with the Commission
such reports as may be required pursuant to Rule 463 of the 1933 Act
Regulations.

       SECTION 4.  Payment of Expenses.

       (a) Expenses. The Company will pay all expenses incident to the
performance of its obligations under this Agreement, the International Purchase
Agreement and the Convertible Note Purchase Agreement including (i) the
preparation, printing and filing of the Registration Statement (including
financial statements and exhibits) as originally filed and of each amendment
thereto, (ii) the preparation, issuance and delivery of the certificates for the
Securities and the Convertible Notes, issuance or delivery of the Securities and
the Convertible Notes and the transfer of the Securities and the Convertible
Notes, (iii) the fees and disbursements of the Companys' counsel, accountants
and other advisors, (iv) the qualification of the Securities and the Convertible
Notes under securities laws in accordance with the provisions of Section 3(f)
hereof, including filing fees and the reasonable fees and disbursements of
counsel for the Underwriters in connection therewith and in connection with the
preparation of the Blue Sky Survey and any supplement thereto, (v) the printing
and delivery to the Underwriters of copies of each preliminary prospectus, any
of the Prospectuses and any amendments or supplements thereto, (vi) the
preparation, printing and delivery to the Underwriters of copies of the Blue Sky
Survey and any supplement thereto, (vii) the fees and expenses of any transfer
agent or registrar for the Securities and the Convertible

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Notes and (viii) the filing fees incident to, and the reasonable fees and
disbursements of counsel to the Underwriters in connection with, the review by
the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (the "NASD") of the terms
of the sale of the Securities and the Convertible Notes and (ix) the fees and
expenses incurred in connection with the inclusion of the Securities in the
Nasdaq National Market.

       (b) Termination of Agreement.   If this Agreement is terminated by
the U.S. Representatives in accordance with the provisions of Section 5 or
Section 9(a)(i) hereof, the Company shall reimburse the U.S. Underwriters for
all of their out-of-pocket expenses, including the reasonable fees and
disbursements of counsel for the U.S. Underwriters.

        SECTION 5. Conditions of U.S. Underwriters' Obligations. The obligations
of the several U.S. Underwriters hereunder are subject to the accuracy of the
representations and warranties of the Company contained in Section 1 hereof or
in certificates of any officer of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or
Material Holdings of the Company delivered pursuant to the provisions hereof, to
the performance by the Company of its covenants and other obligations hereunder,
and to the following further conditions:

       (a) Effectiveness of Registration Statement. The Registration Statement,
including any Rule 462(b) Registration Statement, has become effective and at
Closing Time no stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration
Statement shall have been issued under the 1933 Act or proceedings therefor
initiated or threatened by the Commission, and any request on the part of the
Commission for additional information shall have been complied with to the
reasonable satisfaction of counsel to the U.S. Underwriters. A prospectus
containing the Rule 430A Information shall have been filed with the Commission
in accordance with Rule 424(b) (or a post-effective amendment providing such
information shall have been filed and declared effective in accordance with the
requirements of Rule 430A) or, if the Company has elected to rely upon Rule 434,
a Term Sheet shall have been filed with the Commission in accordance with Rule
424(b).

       (b) Opinions of Counsel for Company. At Closing Time, the U.S.
Representatives shall have received the favorable opinion, dated as of Closing
Time, of (x) Dechert Price & Rhoads, counsel for the Company, and (y) Davis Polk
& Wardwell, special 1940 Act counsel for the Company, in form and substance
satisfactory to counsel for the U.S. Underwriters, together with signed or
reproduced copies of such letter for each of the other U.S. Underwriters to the
effect set forth in Exhibit A and Exhibit B hereto, respectively      . Such
counsel may also state that, insofar as such opinion involves factual matters,
they

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have relied, to the extent they deem proper, upon certificates of officers of
the Company, its Subsidiaries and its Material Holdings and certificates of
public officials

       (c) Opinion of Counsel for U.S. Underwriters. At Closing Time, the U.S.
Representatives shall have received the favorable opinion, dated as of Closing
Time, of Davis Polk & Wardwell, counsel for the U.S. Underwriters, together with
signed or reproduced copies of such letter for each of the other U.S.
Underwriters in form and substance satisfactory to the U.S. Representatives, and
the penultimate paragraph of Exhibit A hereto. Such counsel may also state that,
insofar as such opinion involves factual matters, they have relied, to the
extent they deem proper, upon certificates of officers of the Company, its
Subsidiaries and its Material Holdings and certificates of public officials.

       (d) Officers' Certificate. At Closing Time, there shall not have been,
since the date hereof or since the respective dates as of which information is
given in the Prospectuses, any Material Adverse Effect, whether or not arising
in the ordinary course of business, and the U.S. Representatives shall have
received a certificate of the President or a Vice President of the Company and
of the chief financial or chief accounting officer of the Company, dated as of
Closing Time, to the effect that (i) there has been no such Material Adverse
Effect, (ii) the representations and warranties in Section 1(a) hereof are true
and correct with the same force and effect as though expressly made at and as of
Closing Time, (iii) the Company has complied in all material respects with all
agreements and satisfied in all material respects all conditions on its part to
be performed or satisfied at or prior to Closing Time, and (iv) no stop order
suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement has been issued and
no proceeding for that purpose has been instituted or is pending or is
contemplated by the Commission.

       (e) Accountant's Comfort Letters. At the time of the execution of this
Agreement, the U.S. Representatives shall have received one or more letters from
KPMG LLP dated such date, in form and substance satisfactory to the U.S.
Representatives, together with signed or reproduced copies of such letter(s) for
each of the other U.S. Underwriters containing statements and information of the
type ordinarily included in accountants' "comfort letters" to underwriters with
respect to the financial statements and certain financial information contained
in the Registration Statement and the Prospectuses.

       (f) Bring-down Comfort Letter. At Closing Time, the Representatives shall
have received from KPMG LLP letter(s), dated as of Closing Time, to the effect
that they reaffirm the statements made in the letters furnished pursuant to
subsection (e) of this Section, except that the specified date referred to shall
be a date not more than three business days prior to Closing Time.

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       (g) No Objection.  The NASD has confirmed that it has not raised any
objection with respect to the fairness and reasonableness of the underwriting
terms and arrangements.

       (h) Lock-up Agreements.  At the date of this Agreement, the U.S.
Representatives shall have received an agreement substantially in the form of
Exhibit C hereto signed by such securityholders as the U.S. Representatives
and the Company may mutually agree.

       (i) Purchase of Initial International Securities.  Contemporaneously
with the purchase by the U.S. Underwriters of the Initial U.S. Securities
under this Agreement, the International Managers shall have purchased the
Initial International Securities under the International Purchase Agreement.

       (j) Conditions to Purchase of U.S. Option Securities. In the event that
the U.S. Underwriters exercise their option provided in Section 2(b) hereof to
purchase all or any portion of the U.S. Option Securities, the representations
and warranties of the Company contained herein and the statements in any
certificates furnished by the Company or any subsidiary of the Company hereunder
shall be true and correct as of each Date of Delivery and, at the relevant Date
of Delivery, the U.S. Representatives shall have received:

                (i)   Officers' Certificate. A certificate, dated such Date of
        Delivery, of the President or a Vice President of the Company and of the
        chief financial or chief accounting officer of the Company confirming
        that the certificate delivered at the Closing Time pursuant to Section
        5(d) hereof remains true and correct as of such Date of Delivery.

                (ii)  Opinion of Counsel for Company. The favorable opinion of
        Dechert Price & Rhoads, counsel for the Company, in form and substance
        satisfactory to counsel for the U.S. Underwriters, dated such Date of
        Delivery, relating to the U.S. Option Securities to be purchased on such
        Date of Delivery and otherwise to the same effect as the opinion
        required by Section 5(b) hereof.

                (iii) Opinion of Special 1940 Act Counsel. The favorable opinion
        of Davis Polk & Wardwell, special 1940 Act counsel for the Company,
        dated such Date of Delivery, relating to the 1940 Act and otherwise to
        the same effect as the opinion required by Section 5(b) hereof.

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                (iv)  Opinion of Counsel for U.S. Underwriters. The favorable
        opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell, counsel for the U.S. Underwriters,
        dated such Date of Delivery, relating to the U.S. Option Securities to
        be purchased on such Date of Delivery and otherwise to the same effect
        as the opinion required by Section 5(c) hereof.

                (v)   Bring-down Comfort Letter. One or more letters from KPMG
        LLP, in form and substance satisfactory to the U.S. Representatives and
        dated such Date of Delivery, substantially in the same form and
        substance as the letter furnished to the U.S. Representatives pursuant
        to Section 5(f) hereof, except that the "specified date" in the letter
        furnished pursuant to this paragraph shall be a date not more than five
        days prior to such Date of Delivery.

    (k) Additional Documents. At Closing Time and at each Date of Delivery,
counsel for the U.S. Underwriters shall have been furnished with such documents
and opinions as they may require for the purpose of enabling them to pass upon
the issuance and sale of the Securities and the Convertible Notes as
contemplated herein or in the Convertible Note Purchase Agreement, as the case
may be, or in order to evidence the accuracy of any of the representations or
warranties, or the fulfillment of any of the conditions, herein contained; and
all proceedings taken by the Company in connection with the issuance and sale of
the Securities and the Convertible Notes as contemplated herein or in the
Convertible Note Purchase Agreement, as the case may be, shall be satisfactory
in form and substance to the U.S. Representatives and counsel for the U.S.
Underwriters.

    (l) Termination of Agreement. If any condition specified in this Section
shall not have been fulfilled in all material respects when and as required to
be fulfilled, this Agreement, or, in the case of any condition to the purchase
of U.S. Option Securities on a Date of Delivery which is after the Closing Time,
the obligations of the several U.S. Underwriters to purchase the relevant Option
Securities, may be terminated by the U.S. Representatives by notice to the
Company at any time at or prior to Closing Time or such Date of Delivery, as the
case may be, and such termination shall be without liability of any party to any
other party except as provided in Section 4 and except that Sections 1, 6, 7 and
8 shall survive any such termination and remain in full force and effect.

        SECTION 6.  Indemnification.

        (a) Indemnification of U.S. Underwriters.  The Company agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless each U.S. Underwriter and each person, if any, who
controls any U.S. Underwriter within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act
or Section 20 of the 1934 Act as follows:

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            (i)   against any and all loss, liability, claim, damage and expense
        whatsoever, as incurred, arising out of any untrue statement or alleged
        untrue statement of a material fact contained in the Registration
        Statement (or any amendment thereto), including the Rule 430A
        Information and the Rule 434 Information, if applicable, or the omission
        or alleged omission therefrom of a material fact required to be stated
        therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading or
        arising out of any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a
        material fact included in any preliminary prospectus or the Prospectuses
        (or any amendment or supplement thereto), or the omission or alleged
        omission therefrom of a material fact necessary in order to make the
        statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they
        were made, not misleading;

            (ii)  against any and all loss, liability, claim, damage and
        expense whatsoever, as incurred, to the extent of the aggregate amount
        paid in settlement of any litigation, or any investigation or proceeding
        by any governmental agency or body, commenced or threatened, or of any
        claim whatsoever based upon any such untrue statement or omission, or
        any such alleged untrue statement or omission; provided that (subject to
        Section 6(d) below) any such settlement is effected with the written
        consent of the Company; and

            (iii) against any and all expense whatsoever, as incurred (including
        the fees and disbursements of counsel chosen by Merrill Lynch),
        reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any
        litigation, or any investigation or proceeding by any governmental
        agency or body, commenced or threatened, or any claim whatsoever based
        upon any such untrue statement or omission, to the extent that any such
        expense is not paid under (i) or (ii) above;

provided, however, that this indemnity agreement shall not apply to any loss,
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liability, claim, damage or expense to the extent arising out of any untrue
statement or omission or alleged untrue statement or omission made in reliance
upon and in conformity with written information furnished to the Company by any
U.S. Underwriter through the U.S. Representatives expressly for use in the
Registration Statement (or any amendment thereto), including the Rule 430A
Information and the Rule 434 Information, if applicable, or any preliminary
prospectus or the U.S. Prospectus (or any amendment or supplement thereto)
provided, further, that the foregoing indemnity agreement with respect to any
preliminary prospectus shall not inure to the benefit of any Underwriter who
failed to deliver a U.S. Prospectus to the person asserting any such losses,
liabilities, claims, damages and expenses.

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        (b) Indemnification of Company, Directors and Officers. Each U.S.
Underwriter severally agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its
directors, each of its officers who signed the Registration Statement, and each
person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the
1933 Act or Section 20 of the 1934 Act against any and all loss, liability,
claim, damage and expense described in the indemnity contained in subsection (a)
of this Section, as incurred, but only with respect to untrue statements or
omissions, or alleged untrue statements or omissions, made in the Registration
Statement (or any amendment thereto), including the Rule 430A Information and
the Rule 434 Information, if applicable, or any preliminary U.S. prospectus or
the U.S. Prospectus (or any amendment or supplement thereto) in reliance upon
and in conformity with written information furnished to the Company by such U.S.
Underwriter through the U.S. Representatives expressly for use in the
Registration Statement (or any amendment thereto) or such preliminary prospectus
or the U.S. Prospectus (or any amendment or supplement thereto).

        (c) Actions against Parties; Notification. Each indemnified party shall
give notice as promptly as reasonably practicable to each indemnifying party of
any action commenced against it in respect of which indemnity may be sought
hereunder, but failure to so notify an indemnifying party shall not relieve such
indemnifying party from any liability hereunder to the extent it is not
materially prejudiced as a result thereof and in any event shall not relieve it
from any liability which it may have otherwise than on account of this indemnity
agreement. In the case of parties indemnified pursuant to Section 6(a) above,
counsel to the indemnified parties shall be selected by Merrill Lynch, and, in
the case of parties indemnified pursuant to Section 6(b) above, counsel to the
indemnified parties shall be selected by the Company. An indemnifying party may
participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action; provided,
however, that counsel to the indemnifying party shall not (except with the
consent of the indemnified party) also be counsel to the indemnified party. In
no event shall the indemnifying parties be liable for fees and expenses of more
than one counsel (in addition to any local counsel) separate from their own
counsel for all indemnified parties in connection with any one action or
separate but similar or related actions in the same jurisdiction arising out of
the same general allegations or circumstances. No indemnifying party shall,
without the prior written consent of the indemnified parties, settle or
compromise or consent to the entry of any judgment with respect to any
litigation, or any investigation or proceeding by any governmental agency or
body, commenced or threatened, or any claim whatsoever in respect of which
indemnification or contribution could be sought under this Section 6 or Section
7 hereof (whether or not the indemnified parties are actual or potential parties
thereto), unless such settlement, compromise or consent (i) includes an
unconditional release of each indemnified party from all liability arising out
of such litigation, investigation, proceeding or claim and (ii) does not include
a

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statement as to or an admission of fault, culpability or a failure to act by
or on behalf of any indemnified party.

        (d) Settlement without Consent if Failure to Reimburse. If at any time
an indemnified party shall have requested an indemnifying party to reimburse the
indemnified party for fees and expenses of counsel, such indemnifying party
agrees that it shall be liable for any settlement of the nature contemplated by
Section 6(a)(iii) effected without its written consent if (i) such settlement is
entered into more than 45 days after receipt by such indemnifying party of the
aforesaid request, (ii) such indemnifying party shall have received notice of
the terms of such settlement at least 30 days prior to such settlement being
entered into and (iii) such indemnifying party shall not have reimbursed such
indemnified party in accordance with such request prior to the date of such
settlement.

        SECTION 7. Contribution. If the indemnification provided for in Section
6 hereof is for any reason unavailable to or insufficient to hold harmless an
indemnified party in respect of any losses, liabilities, claims, damages or
expenses referred to therein, then each indemnifying party shall contribute to
the aggregate amount of such losses, liabilities, claims, damages and expenses
incurred by such indemnified party, as incurred, (i) in such proportion as is
appropriate to reflect the relative benefits received by the Company on the one
hand and the U.S. Underwriters on the other hand from the offering of the
Securities and the Convertible Notes pursuant to this Agreement and the
Convertible Note Purchase Agreement or (ii) if the allocation provided by clause
(i) is not permitted by applicable law, in such proportion as is appropriate to
reflect not only the relative benefits referred to in clause (i) above but also
the relative fault of the Company on the one hand and of the U.S. Underwriters
on the other hand in connection with the statements or omissions, which resulted
in such losses, liabilities, claims, damages or expenses, as well as any other
relevant equitable considerations.

        The relative benefits received by the Company on the one hand and the
U.S. Underwriters on the other hand in connection with the offering of the U.S.
Securities pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed to be in the same
respective proportions as the total net proceeds from the offering of the U.S.
Securities pursuant to this Agreement (before deducting expenses) received by
the Company and the total underwriting discount and commissions received by the
U.S. Underwriters, in each case as set forth on the cover of the U.S.
Prospectus, or, if Rule 434 is used, the corresponding location on the Term
Sheet, bear to the aggregate initial public offering price of the U.S.
Securities as set forth on such cover.

        The relative fault of the Company on the one hand and the U.S.
Underwriters on the other hand shall be determined by reference to, among other

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things, whether any such untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact
or omission or alleged omission to state a material fact relates to information
supplied by the Company or by the U.S. Underwriters and the parties' relative
intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent
such statement or omission or any violation of the nature referred to in Section
6(a)(ii)(A) hereof.

        The Company and the U.S. Underwriters agree that it would not be just
and equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 7 were determined by pro
rata allocation (even if the U.S. Underwriters were treated as one entity for
such purpose) or by any other method of allocation which does not take account
of the equitable considerations referred to above in this Section 7. The
aggregate amount of losses, liabilities, claims, damages and expenses incurred
by an indemnified party and referred to above in this Section 7 shall be deemed
to include any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by such indemnified
party in investigating, preparing or defending against any litigation, or any
investigation or proceeding by any governmental agency or body, commenced or
threatened, or any claim whatsoever based upon any such untrue or alleged untrue
statement or omission or alleged omission.

        Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 7, no U.S. Underwriter
shall be required to contribute any amount in excess of the amount by which the
total price at which the U.S. Securities underwritten by it and distributed to
the public were offered to the public exceeds the amount of any damages which
such U.S. Underwriter has otherwise been required to pay by reason of any such
untrue or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission.

        No person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of
Section 11(f) of the 1933 Act) shall be entitled to contribution from any person
who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation.

        For purposes of this Section 7, each person, if any, who controls U.S.
Underwriter within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act or Section 20 of
the 1934 Act shall have the same rights to contribution as such U.S.
Underwriter, and each director of the Company, each officer of the Company who
signed the Registration Statement, and each person, if any, who controls the
Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act or Section 20 of the
1934 Act shall have the same rights to contribution as the Company. The U.S.
Underwriters' respective obligations to contribute pursuant to this Section 7
are several in proportion to the number of Initial U.S. Securities set forth
opposite their respective names in Schedule A hereto and not joint.

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        SECTION 8. Representations, Warranties and Agreements to Survive
Delivery. All representations, warranties and agreements contained in this
Agreement or in certificates of officers of the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries or its Material Holdings submitted pursuant hereto, shall remain
operative and in full force and effect, regardless of any investigation made by
or on behalf of any U.S. Underwriter or controlling person, or by or on behalf
of the Company, and shall survive delivery of the Securities to the U.S.
Underwriters.

        SECTION 9. Termination of Agreement.

        (a) Termination; General. The U.S. Representatives may terminate this
Agreement, by notice to the Company, at any time at or prior to Closing Time (i)
if there has been, since the time of execution of this Agreement or since the
respective dates as of which information is given in the U.S. Prospectus, any
material adverse change in the condition, financial or otherwise, or in the
earnings, business affairs or business prospects of the Company and its
Subsidiaries considered as one enterprise, whether or not arising in the
ordinary course of business, or (ii) if there has occurred any material adverse
change in the financial markets in the United States or the international
financial markets, any outbreak of hostilities or escalation thereof or other
calamity or crisis or any change or development involving a prospective change
in national or international political, financial or economic conditions, in
each case the effect of which is such as to make it, in the judgment of the U.S.
Representatives, impracticable to market the Securities or to enforce contracts
for the sale of the Securities, or (iii) if trading in any securities of the
Company has been suspended or materially limited by the Commission or the Nasdaq
National Market, or if trading generally on the New York Stock Exchange or in
the Nasdaq National Market has been suspended or materially limited, or minimum
or maximum prices for trading have been fixed, or maximum ranges for prices have
been required, by any of said exchanges or by such system or by order of the
Commission, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. or any other
governmental authority, or (iv) if a banking moratorium has been declared by
either Federal or New York authorities.

        (b) Liabilities. If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to this
Section, such termination shall be without liability of any party to any other
party except as provided in Section 4 hereof, and provided further that Sections
1, 6, 7 and 8 shall survive such termination and remain in full force and
effect.

        SECTION 10. Default by One or More of the U.S. Underwriters. If one or
more of the U.S. Underwriters shall fail at Closing Time or a Date of Delivery
to purchase the Securities which it or they are obligated to purchase under this
Agreement (the "Defaulted Securities"), the U.S. Representatives shall have the
right, within 24 hours thereafter, to make arrangements for one or more of the

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non-defaulting U.S. Underwriters, or any other underwriters, to purchase all,
but not less than all, of the Defaulted Securities in such amounts as may be
agreed upon and upon the terms herein set forth; if, however, the U.S.
Representatives shall not have completed such arrangements within such 24-hour
period, then:

        (a) if the number of Defaulted Securities does not exceed 10% of the
number of U.S. Securities to be purchased on such date, each of the
non-defaulting U.S. Underwriters shall be obligated, severally and not jointly,
to purchase the full amount thereof in the proportions that their respective
underwriting obligations hereunder bear to the underwriting obligations of all
non-defaulting U.S. Underwriters, or

        (b) if the number of Defaulted Securities exceeds 10% of the number of
U.S. Securities to be purchased on such date, this Agreement or, with respect to
any Date of Delivery which occurs after the Closing Time, the obligation of the
U.S. Underwriters to purchase and of the Company to sell the Option Securities
to be purchased and sold on such Date of Delivery shall terminate without
liability on the part of any non-defaulting U.S. Underwriter.

        No action taken pursuant to this Section shall relieve any defaulting
U.S. Underwriter from liability in respect of its default.

        In the event of any such default which does not result in a termination
of this Agreement or, in the case of a Date of Delivery which is after the
Closing Time, which does not result in a termination of the obligation of the
U.S. Underwriters to purchase and the Company to sell the relevant U.S. Option
Securities, as the case may be, either the U.S. Representatives or the Company
shall have the right to postpone Closing Time or the relevant Date of Delivery,
as the case may be, for a period not exceeding seven days in order to effect any
required changes in the Registration Statement or Prospectus or in any other
documents or arrangements. As used herein, the term "U.S. Underwriter" includes
any person substituted for a U.S. Underwriter under this Section 10.

        SECTION 11. Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if mailed or
transmitted by any standard form of telecommunication. Notices to the U.S.
Underwriters shall be directed to the U.S. Representatives at North Tower, World
Financial Center, New York, New York 10281-1201, attention of Matthew Abrusci,
Esq.; and notices to the Company shall be directed to it at Building 800, 435
Devon Park Drive, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087, attention of Henry N.
Nassau, Esq.

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        SECTION 12. Parties. This Agreement shall each inure to the benefit of
and be binding upon the U.S. Underwriters and the Company and their respective
successors. Nothing expressed or mentioned in this Agreement is intended or
shall be construed to give any person, firm or corporation, other than the U.S.
Underwriters and the Company and their respective successors and the controlling
persons and officers and directors referred to in Sections 6 and 7 and their
heirs and legal representatives, any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim
under or in respect of this Agreement or any provision herein contained. This
Agreement and all conditions and provisions hereof are intended to be for the
sole and exclusive benefit of the U.S. Underwriters and the Company and their
respective successors, and said controlling persons and officers and directors
and their heirs and legal representatives, and for the benefit of no other
person, firm or corporation. No purchaser of Securities from any U.S.
Underwriter shall be deemed to be a successor by reason merely of such purchase.

        SECTION 13.  GOVERNING LAW AND TIME.  THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED
BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
SPECIFIED TIMES OF DAY REFER TO NEW YORK CITY TIME.

        SECTION 14.  Effect of Headings.  The Article and Section headings
herein and the Table of Contents are for convenience only and shall not affect
the construction hereof.

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<PAGE>

        If the foregoing is in accordance with your understanding of our
agreement, please sign and return to the Company a counterpart hereof, whereupon
this instrument, along with all counterparts, will become a binding agreement
between the U.S. Underwriters and the Company in accordance with its terms.

                                            Very truly yours,
                                            INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

                                            By
                                              ---------------------------------
                                                   Title:
<PAGE>

CONFIRMED AND ACCEPTED,
as of the date first above written:
MERRILL LYNCH & CO.
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH
            INCORPORATED
GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO.
DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.
BANCBOSTON ROBERTSON STEPHENS INC.

By: MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH
            INCORPORATED

By
  ---------------------------------------
            Authorized Signatory

For itself  and as U.S. Representative of the
other U.S. Underwriters named in Schedule A hereto.
<PAGE>

                                  SCHEDULE A


                                                                    Number of
                                                                    Initial U.S.
Name of U.S. Underwriter                                            Securities
- ------------------------                                            ------------
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
         Incorporated............................................
Goldman, Sachs & Co..............................................
Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.....................................
Lehman Brothers Inc..............................................
BancBoston Robertson Stephens Inc................................
Total
                                                                    ============

                                    Sch A-1
<PAGE>

                                  SCHEDULE B

                         INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
                       4,800,000 Shares of Common Stock
                          (Par Value $.001 Per Share)

        The public offering price per share for the Securities, determined as
provided in said Section 2, shall be $ .

        The purchase price per share for the U.S. Securities to be paid by the
several U.S. Underwriters shall be $ , being an amount equal to the public
offering price set forth above less $  per share; provided that the purchase
price per share for any U.S. Option Securities purchased upon the exercise of
the over-allotment option described in Section 2(b) shall be reduced by an
amount per share equal to any dividends or distributions declared by the Company
and payable on the Initial U.S. Securities but not payable on the U.S.
Option Securities.

                                    Sch B-1
<PAGE>

                                                                       Exhibit A
        FORM OF OPINION OF DECHERT PRICE & RHOADS
        TO BE DELIVERED PURSUANT TO
        SECTION 5(b)

                    The Company has been duly incorporated and is validly
                    existing as a corporation in good standing under the laws of
                    the State of Delaware.

                    The Company has corporate power and corporate authority to
                    own, lease and operate its properties and to conduct its
                    business as described in the Prospectuses and to enter into
                    and perform its obligations under the U.S. Purchase
                    Agreement, the International Purchase Agreement and the
                    Convertible Note Purchase Agreement.

                    The Company is duly qualified as a foreign corporation to
                    transact business and is in good standing in each of
                    Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and California.

                    The Company has   authorized, issued and outstanding shares
                    of capital stock as set forth in the Prospectuses under the
                    caption "Capitalization" (except for subsequent issuances,
                    if any, pursuant to the U.S. Purchase Agreement and the
                    International Purchase Agreement or pursuant to
                    reservations, agreements or employee benefit plans referred
                    to in the Prospectuses or pursuant to the exercise of
                    convertible securities or options referred to in the
                    Prospectuses); the shares of issued and outstanding capital
                    stock have been duly authorized and validly issued and are
                    fully paid and non-assessable; and none of the outstanding
                    shares of capital stock of the Company was issued in
                    violation of the preemptive or other similar rights of any
                    securityholder of the Company.

                    The Securities and the Convertible Notes to be sold by the
                    Company have been duly authorized for issuance and sale
                    pursuant to the U.S. Purchase Agreement, the International
                    Purchase Agreement and the Convertible Note Purchase
                    Agreement, respectively, and, when issued and delivered by
                    the Company pursuant thereto, against payment of the
                    consideration set forth therein, will be validly issued and
                    fully

                                    Ex. A-1
<PAGE>

                    paid and non-assessable and no holder of the Securities or
                    the Convertible Notes is or will be subject to personal
                    liability by reason of being such a holder.

                    The issuance of the Securities and the Convertible Notes is
                    not subject to the preemptive or other similar rights of any
                    securityholder of the Company.

                    Each majority-owned subsidiary and Material Holding has been
                    duly incorporated and is validly existing as a corporation
                    in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its
                    incorporation, has corporate power and corporate authority
                    to own, lease and operate its properties and to conduct its
                    business as described in the Prospectuses; except as
                    otherwise disclosed in the Registration Statement, the
                    issued and outstanding capital stock of each majority-owned
                    subsidiary or Material Holding owned by the Company has been
                    duly authorized and validly issued, is fully paid and
                    non-assessable and, to the best of our knowledge, is owned
                    by the Company, directly or through majority-owned
                    subsidiaries, free and clear of any security interest,
                    mortgage, pledge, lien, encumbrance, claim or equity other
                    than to the lenders under the revolving bank credit
                    facility; and none of the outstanding shares of capital
                    stock of any subsidiary or Material Holding owned by the
                    Company was issued in violation of the preemptive or similar
                    rights of any securityholder of each subsidiary or Material
                    Holding.

                    Each of the U.S. Purchase Agreement, the International
                    Purchase Agreement and the Convertible Note Purchase
                    Agreement has been duly authorized executed and delivered by
                    the Company.

                    The Registration Statement, including any Rule 462(b)
                    Registration Statement, has been declared effective under
                    the 1933 Act; any required filing of the Prospectuses
                    pursuant to Rule 424(b) has been made in the manner and
                    within the time period required by Rule 424(b); and, to the
                    best of our knowledge, no stop order suspending the
                    effectiveness of the Registration Statement or any Rule
                    462(b) Registration Statement has been issued under the 1933
                    Act and no proceedings for that purpose have been instituted
                    or are pending or threatened by the Commission.

                                    Ex. A-2
<PAGE>

                    The Registration Statement, including any Rule 462(b)
                    Registration Statement, the Rule 430A Information and the
                    Rule 434 Information, as applicable, the Prospectuses and
                    each amendment or supplement to the Registration Statement
                    and the Prospectuses as of their respective effective or
                    issue dates (other than the financial statements, supporting
                    schedules and other financial data included therein or
                    omitted therefrom, as to which we need express no opinion)
                    complied as to form in all material respects with the
                    requirements of the 1933 Act and the 1933 Act Regulations.

                    The form of certificate used to evidence the Common Stock
                    complies in all material respects with all applicable
                    statutory requirements, with any applicable requirements of
                    the Certificate of Incorporation and by-laws of the Company
                    and the requirements of the Nasdaq National Market.

                    To our knowledge, there is not pending or threatened any
                    action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation, to which
                    the Company or any majority-owned subsidiary is a party, or
                    to which the property of the Company or any majority-owned
                    subsidiary is subject, before or brought by any court or
                    governmental agency or body, domestic or foreign, which
                    might reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse
                    Effect with respect to the Company, or which might
                    reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect
                    the properties or assets thereof or the consummation of the
                    transactions contemplated in the U.S. Purchase Agreement,
                    International Purchase Agreement and the Convertible Note
                    Purchase Agreement or the performance by the Company of its
                    obligations thereunder.

                    The information in the Prospectuses and in the Registration
                    Statement to the extent that it constitutes matters of law,
                    summaries of legal matters, the Company's Certificate of
                    Incorporation and bylaws or legal proceedings, or legal
                    conclusions, has been reviewed by us and is correct in all
                    material respects.

                    To our knowledge, there are no statutes or regulations that
                    are required to be described in the Prospectuses that are
                    not described as required.

                                    Ex. A-3
<PAGE>

                    All descriptions in the Prospectuses of contracts and other
                    documents to which the Company, its majority-owned
                    subsidiaries or its Material Holdings are a party are
                    accurate in all material respects; to our knowledge, there
                    are no franchises, contracts, indentures, mortgages, loan
                    agreements, notes, leases or other instruments required to
                    be described or referred to in the Registration Statement or
                    to be filed as exhibits thereto other than those described
                    or referred to therein or filed or incorporated by reference
                    as exhibits thereto, and the descriptions thereof or
                    references thereto are correct in all material respects.

                    To our knowledge, neither the Company nor any of its
                    majority-owned subsidiaries nor any Material Holdings is in
                    violation of its charter or by-laws and no default by the
                    Company or any majority-owned subsidiary or Material Holding
                    exists in the due performance or observance of any material
                    obligation, agreement, covenant or condition contained in
                    any contract, indenture, mortgage, loan agreement, note,
                    lease or other agreement or instrument that is described or
                    referred to in the Registration Statement or the
                    Prospectuses or filed or incorporated by reference as an
                    exhibit to the Registration Statement.

                    No filing with, or authorization, approval, consent,
                    license, order, registration, qualification or decree of,
                    any court or governmental authority or agency, domestic or
                    foreign (other than under the 1933 Act and the 1933 Act
                    Regulations, which have been obtained, or as may be required
                    under the securities or blue sky laws of the various states,
                    as to which we need express no opinion) is necessary or
                    required in connection with the due authorization, execution
                    and delivery of the U.S. Purchase Agreement, the
                    International Purchase Agreement and the Convertible Note
                    Purchase Agreement or for the offering, issuance, sale or
                    delivery of the Securities.

                    The execution, delivery and performance of the U.S. Purchase
                    Agreement, the International Purchase Agreement and the
                    Convertible Note Purchase Agreement and the consummation of
                    the transactions contemplated therein and in the
                    Registration Statement (including the issuance and sale of
                    the Securities, and the use of the proceeds from the sale of
                    the

                                    Ex. A-4
<PAGE>

                    Securities as described in the Prospectuses under the
                    caption "Use Of Proceeds") and compliance by the Company
                    with its obligations thereunder do not and will not, whether
                    with or without the giving of notice or lapse of time or
                    both, conflict with or constitute a breach of, or default or
                    Repayment Event (as defined in Section 1(a)(x) of the
                    Purchase Agreements) under or result in the creation or
                    imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any
                    property or assets of the Company or any of its majority-
                    owned subsidiaries or Material Holdings pursuant to any
                    contract, indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan or credit
                    agreement, note, lease or any other agreement or instrument,
                    known to us, to which the Company or any of its majority-
                    owned subsidiaries or Material Holdings is a party or by
                    which it or any of them may be bound, or to which any of the
                    property or assets of the Company or any of its majority-
                    owned subsidiaries or Material Holdings is subject (except
                    for such conflicts, breaches or defaults or liens, charges
                    or encumbrances that would not have a Material Adverse
                    Effect), nor will such action result in any violation of the
                    provisions of the charter or by-laws of the Company or any
                    of its majority-owned subsidiaries or Material Holdings or
                    any applicable law, statute, rule, regulation, judgment,
                    order, writ or decree, known to us, of any government,
                    government instrumentality or court, domestic or foreign,
                    having jurisdiction over the Company or any majority-owned
                    subsidiary or Material Holding or any of their respective
                    properties, assets or operations.

                    To the best of our knowledge, other than rights that have
                    been waived, there are no persons with registration rights
                    or other similar rights to have any securities registered
                    pursuant to the Registration Statement or otherwise
                    registered by the Company under the 1933 Act, except as
                    disclosed in the Registration Statement.

        To our knowledge, there are no pending or threatened claims of
infringement of any material patent, trademark, service mark or copyright or of
misappropriation of trade secrets, necessary for the Company to conduct the
business currently conducted by it, the unfavorable outcome of which could
reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company and that
are required to be described in the Registration Statement or the Prospectus but
are not described as required.

                                    Ex. A-5
<PAGE>

        We have no knowledge that the Company will be unable to operate under
any current license of a patent, trademark, service mark, copyright or trade
secret, which license is necessary for the Company to conduct the business
currently conducted by it.

        Nothing has come to our attention that would lead us to believe that the
Registration Statement or any amendment thereto, including the Rule 430A
Information and Rule 434 Information (if applicable), (except for financial
statements and schedules and other financial data included therein or omitted
therefrom, as to which we need make no statement), at the time such Registration
Statement or any such amendment became effective, contained an untrue statement
of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated
therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading or that the
Prospectuses or any amendment or supplement thereto (except for financial
statements and schedules and other financial data included therein or omitted
therefrom, as to which we need make no statement), at the time the Prospectuses
were issued, at the time any such amended or supplemented prospectus was issued
or at the Closing Time, included or includes an untrue statement of a material
fact or omitted or omits to state a material fact necessary in order to make the
statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were
made, not misleading.

        In rendering such opinion, such counsel may rely as to matters of fact
(but not as to legal conclusions), to the extent they deem proper, on
certificates of responsible officers of the Company and public officials.

                                    Ex. A-6
<PAGE>

                                                                       Exhibit B


                   FORM OF OPINION OF DAVIS POLK & WARDWELL
                          TO BE DELIVERED PURSUANT TO
                                 SECTION 5(b)

        (i) The Company is not, and upon the issuance and sale of the Securities
and the Convertible Notes and the application of the net proceeds therefrom as
described in the Prospectuses will not be, required to register as an
"investment company" under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

                                    Ex. B-1
<PAGE>

                 [Form of lock-up from directors, officers or
                 other stockholders pursuant to Section 5(i)]

                                                                       Exhibit C
                                       , 1999


MERRILL LYNCH & CO.
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
        Incorporated,
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.
BancBoston Robertson Stephens Inc.
Lehman Brothers Inc.
    as U.S. Representatives of the several
    U.S. Underwriters to be named in the
    within-mentioned U.S. Purchase Agreement
c/o Merrill Lynch & Co.
    Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
        Incorporated
North Tower
World Financial Center
New York, New York  10281-1209

    Re:    Proposed Public Offering by Internet Capital Group, Inc.
           --------------------------------------------------------

Dear Sirs:

        The undersigned, a stockholder, officer or director of Internet Capital
Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), understands that Merrill
Lynch & Co., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated ("Merrill
Lynch"), Goldman, Sachs & Co., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Lehman Brothers
Inc. and BancBoston Robertson Stephens Inc. propose to enter into a U.S.
Purchase Agreement (the "U.S. Purchase Agreement") with the Company providing
for the public offering of shares (the "Securities") of the Company's common
stock, par value $.001 per share (the "Common Stock"). In recognition of the
benefit that such an offering will confer upon the undersigned as a stockholder,
officer or director of the Company, and for other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the
undersigned agrees with each underwriter to be named in the U.S. Purchase
Agreement that, during a period of 180 days from the date of the U.S. Purchase
Agreement, the undersigned will not, without the prior written consent of
Merrill Lynch, directly or indirectly, (i) offer, pledge, sell, contract to
sell, sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any

                                    Ex. C-1
<PAGE>

option or contract to sell, grant any option, right or warrant for the sale of,
or otherwise dispose of or transfer any shares of the Company's Common Stock or
any securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for Common Stock,
whether now owned or hereafter acquired by the undersigned or with respect to
which the undersigned has or hereafter acquires the power of disposition, or
file any registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
with respect to any of the foregoing or (ii) enter into any swap or any other
agreement or any transaction that transfers, in whole or in part, directly or
indirectly, the economic consequence of ownership of the Common Stock, whether
any such swap or transaction is to be settled by delivery of Common Stock or
other securities, in cash or otherwise.

                                          Very truly yours,


                                          [insert name of beneficial owner of
                                          shares/officer/director]

                                          by:
                                             ----------------------------------
                                             Name: [insert name of signatory]
                                             Title: [if signing on before of a
                                                     corporation, insert title]

                                    Ex. C-2

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                                                                     Exhibit 1.2


                         INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

                           (A Delaware corporation)

                            Shares of Common Stock

                       INTERNATIONAL PURCHASE AGREEMENT
                       --------------------------------

Dated:  , 1999





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                               TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTERNATIONAL PURCHASE AGREEMENT
SECTION 1. Representations and Warranties......................................4
        (a)    Representations and Warranties by the Company...................4
                      (i)    Compliance with Registration Requirements.........4
                      (ii)   Independent Accountants...........................5
                      (iii)  Financial Statements..............................5
                      (iv)   No Material Adverse Change in Business............6
                      (v)    Good Standing of the Company......................6
                      (vi)   Good Standing of Subsidiaries and Material
                             Holdings..........................................7
                      (vii)  Capitalization....................................7
                      (viii) Authorization of Agreements.......................8
                      (ix)   Authorization and Description of Securities and
                             Convertible Notes.................................8
                      (x)    Absence of Defaults and Conflicts.................8
                      (xi)   Absence of Labor Dispute..........................9
                      (xii)  Absence of Proceedings............................9
                      (xiii) Accuracy of Exhibits.............................10
                      (xiv)  Possession of Intellectual Property..............10
                      (xv)   Absence of Further Requirements..................10
                      (xvi)  Possession of Licenses and Permits...............11
                      (xvii) Title to Property................................11
                      (xviii)Investment Company Act ..........................11
                      (xix)  Environmental Laws...............................12
                      (xx)   Registration Rights..............................12
                      (xxi)  Year 2000. ......................................12
SECTION 2. Sale and Delivery to International Managers; Closing...............13
        (a)    Initial Securities.............................................13
        (b)    Option Securities..............................................13
        (c)    Payment........................................................14
        (d)    Denominations; Registration....................................14
SECTION 3. Covenants of the Company...........................................15
        (a)    Compliance with Securities Regulations and Commission
               Requests. .....................................................15
        (b)    Filing of Amendments...........................................15
        (c)    Delivery of Registration Statements............................16
        (d)    Delivery of Prospectuses.......................................16
        (e)    Continued Compliance with Securities Laws......................16
        (f)    Blue Sky Qualifications........................................17
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        (g)    Rule 158.......................................................17
        (h)    Use of Proceeds................................................17
        (i)    Listing........................................................17
        (j)    Restriction on Sale of Securities..............................17
        (k)    Reporting Requirements.........................................18
        (l)    Compliance with Rule 463.......................................18
SECTION 4. Payment of Expenses................................................18
        (a)    Expenses.......................................................18
        (b)    Termination of Agreement.......................................19
SECTION 5. Conditions of International Managers' Obligations..................19
        (a)    Effectiveness of Registration Statement........................19
        (b)    Opinions of Counsel for Company................................19
        (c)    Opinion of Counsel for International Managers..................20
        (d)    Officers' Certificate..........................................20
        (e)    Accountant's Comfort Letters...................................20
        (f)    Bring-down Comfort Letter......................................21
        (g)    No Objection...................................................21
        (h)    Lock-up Agreements.............................................21
        (i)    Purchase of Initial International Securities...................21
        (j)    Conditions to Purchase of International Option Securities......21
                      (i)    Officers' Certificate............................21
                      (ii)   Opinion of Counsel for Company...................21
                      (iii)  Opinion of Special 1940 Act Counsel..............22
                      (iv)   Opinion of Counsel for International Managers....22
                      (v)    Bring-down Comfort Letter........................22
SECTION 6. Indemnification....................................................23
        (a)    Indemnification of International Managers......................23
        (b)    Indemnification of Company, Directors and Officers.............24
        (c)    Actions against Parties; Notification..........................24
        (d)    Settlement without Consent if Failure to Reimburse.............25
SECTION 7. Contribution.......................................................25
SECTION 8. Representations, Warranties and Agreements to Survive
        Delivery..............................................................27
SECTION 9. Termination of Agreement...........................................27
        (a)    Termination; General...........................................27
        (b)    Liabilities....................................................27
SECTION 10. Default by One or More of the International Managers..............28
SECTION 11. Notices...........................................................28
SECTION 12. Parties...........................................................29
SECTION 13. GOVERNING LAW AND TIME............................................29
SECTION 14. Effect of Headings................................................29

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SCHEDULE A ............................................................. Sch A-1
SCHEDULE B ............................................................. Sch B-1
SCHEDULE C ............................................................. Sch C-1

Exhibit A .............................................................. Ex. A-1
Exhibit B .............................................................. Ex. B-1
Exhibit C .............................................................. Ex. C-1

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                         INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
                           (A Delaware corporation)
                            Shares of Common Stock
                          (Par Value $.001 Per Share)

                       INTERNATIONAL PURCHASE AGREEMENT
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                                                                         , 1999


MERRILL LYNCH INTERNATIONAL
Merrill Lynch International
Goldman Sachs International
Deutsche Bank AG London
Lehman Brothers International (Europe)
BancBoston Robertson Stephens International Limited
as Lead Managers of the several International Managers
c/o   Merrill Lynch International
North Tower
World Financial Center
New York, New York  10281-1209

Ladies and Gentlemen:

        Internet Capital Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"),
confirms its agreement with Merrill Lynch International ("Merrill Lynch") and
each of the other International Managers named in Schedule A hereto
(collectively, the "International Managers," which term shall also include any
underwriter substituted as hereinafter provided in Section 10 hereof), for whom
Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs International, Deutsche Bank AG London, Lehman
Brothers International (Europe) and BancBoston Robertson Stephens International
Limited are acting as representatives (in such capacity, the "Lead Managers"),
with respect to the issue and sale by the Company and the purchase by the
International Managers, acting severally and not jointly, of the respective
numbers of shares of Common Stock, par value $.001 per share, of the Company
("Common Stock") set forth in said Schedule A, and with respect to the grant by
the Company to the International Managers, acting severally and not jointly, of
the option described in Section 2(b) hereof to purchase all or any part of
additional shares of Common Stock to cover over-allotments, if any. The   shares
of Common Stock (the "Initial International Securities") to be purchased by the
International Managers and all or any part of the   shares of Common Stock
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subject to the option described in Section 2(b) hereof (the "International
Option Securities") are hereinafter collectively called the "International
Securities."

        It is understood that the Company is concurrently entering into an
agreement dated the date hereof (the "U.S. Purchase Agreement") providing for
the offering by the Company of an aggregate of   shares of Common Stock (the
"Initial U.S. Securities") through arrangements with certain underwriters
outside the United States and Canada (the "U.S. Underwriters") for which Merrill
Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Goldman Sachs & Co., Deutsche Bank
Securities Inc., Lehman Brothers Inc. and BancBoston Robertson Stephens Inc. are
acting as representatives (the "U.S. Representatives") and the grant by the
Company to the U.S. Underwriters, acting severally and not jointly, of an option
to purchase all or any part of the U.S. Underwriters' pro rata portion of up to
  additional shares of Common Stock solely to cover overallotments, if any (the
"U.S. Option Securities" and, together with the International Option Securities,
the "Option Securities"). The Initial U.S. Securities and the U.S. Option
Securities are hereinafter collectively called the "U.S. Securities." It is
understood and agreed that the Company is not obligated to sell and the
International Managers are not obligated to purchase, any Initial International
Securities unless all of the Initial U.S. Securities are contemporaneously
purchased by the U.S. Underwriters. The U.S. Underwriters and the International
Managers are hereinafter collectively called the "Underwriters"; the Initial
U.S. Securities and the Initial International Securities are hereinafter
collectively called the "Initial Securities"; and the U.S. Securities and the
International Securities are hereinafter collectively called the "Securities."

        The Underwriters will concurrently enter into an Intersyndicate
Agreement of even date herewith (the "Intersyndicate Agreement") providing for
the coordination of certain transactions among the Underwriters under the
direction of Merrill Lynch & Co., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Incorporated (in such capacity, the "Global Coordinator").

        The Company understands that the International Managers propose to make
a public offering of the International Securities as soon as the Lead Managers
deem advisable after this Agreement has been executed and delivered.

        It is understood that concurrently with the offering and sale of the
Securities the Company intends to offer and sell in a registered public offering
$250 million aggregate principal amount of convertible subordinated notes due
2004 (the "Convertible Notes"). The Company is concurrently entering into a
purchase agreement dated the date hereof (the "Convertible Note Purchase
Agreement") relating to the offering of Convertible Notes through arrangements
with certain underwriters. Neither the offer and sale of the Securities

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contemplated hereby nor the offer and sale of Convertible Notes is conditioned
upon consummation of the other.

        The Company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
"Commission") a registration statement on Form S-1 (No. 333- ) covering, among
other things, the registration of the Securities under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), including the related preliminary prospectus
or prospectuses. Promptly after execution and delivery of this Agreement, the
Company will either (i) prepare and file a prospectus in accordance with the
provisions of Rule 430A ("Rule 430A") of the rules and regulations of the
Commission under the 1933 Act (the "1933 Act Regulations") and paragraph (b) of
Rule 424 ("Rule 424(b)") of the 1933 Act Regulations or (ii) if the Company has
elected to rely upon Rule 434 ("Rule 434") of the 1933 Act Regulations, prepare
and file a term sheet (a "Term Sheet") in accordance with the provisions of Rule
434 and Rule 424(b). Two forms of prospectus are to be used in connection with
the offering and sale of the Securities: (i) a form relating to the
International Securities (the "Form of International Prospectus") and (ii) a
form relating to the U.S. Securities (the "Form of U.S. Prospectus"). The Form
of International Prospectus is identical to the Form of U.S. Prospectus, except
for the front cover and back cover pages and the information under the caption
"Underwriting." The information included in any such prospectus or in any such
Term Sheet, as the case may be, that was omitted from such registration
statement at the time it became effective but that is deemed to be part of such
registration statement at the time it became effective (i) pursuant to paragraph
(b) of Rule 430A is referred to as "Rule 430A Information" or (ii) pursuant to
paragraph (d) of Rule 434 is referred to as "Rule 434 Information." Each Form of
International Prospectus and Form of U.S. Prospectus used before such
registration statement became effective, and any prospectus that omitted, as
applicable, the Rule 430A Information or the Rule 434 Information, that was used
after such effectiveness and prior to the execution and delivery of this
Agreement, is herein called a "preliminary prospectus." Such registration
statement, including the exhibits thereto and schedules thereto at the time it
became effective and including the Rule 430A Information and the Rule 434
Information, as applicable, is herein called the "Registration Statement." Any
registration statement filed pursuant to Rule 462(b) of the 1933 Act Regulations
is herein referred to as the "Rule 462(b) Registration Statement," and after
such filing the term "Registration Statement" shall include the Rule 462(b)
Registration Statement. The final Form of International Prospectus and Form of
U.S. Prospectus in the forms first furnished to the Underwriters for use in
connection with the offering of the Securities are herein called the
"International Prospectus" and the "U.S. Prospectus," respectively, and
collectively, the "Prospectuses." If Rule 434 is relied on, the terms
"International Prospectus" and "U.S. Prospectus" shall refer to the preliminary
International Prospectus dated  , 1999 and the

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preliminary U.S. Prospectus dated  , 1999, respectively, each together with the
applicable Term Sheet, and all references in this Agreement to the date of such
Prospectuses shall mean the date of the applicable Term Sheet.

        For purposes of this Agreement, all references to the Registration
Statement, any preliminary prospectus, the International Prospectus, the U.S.
Prospectus or any Term Sheet or any amendment or supplement to any of the
foregoing shall be deemed to include the copy filed with the Commission pursuant
to its Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval system ("EDGAR").

        SECTION 1.  Representations and Warranties.

       (a) Representations and Warranties by the Company. The Company represents
and warrants to each International Manager as of the date hereof, as of the
Closing Time referred to in Section 2(c) hereof, and as of each Date of Delivery
(if any) referred to in Section 2(b), hereof and agrees with each International
Manager, as follows:

              (i) Compliance with Registration Requirements. Each of the
        Registration Statement and any Rule 462(b) Registration Statement has
        become effective under the 1933 Act and no stop order suspending the
        effectiveness of the Registration Statement or any Rule 462(b)
        Registration Statement has been issued under the 1933 Act and no
        proceedings for that purpose have been instituted or are pending or, to
        the knowledge of the Company, are contemplated by the Commission, and
        any request on the part of the Commission for additional information has
        been complied with.

                  At the respective times the Registration Statement, any Rule
        462(b) Registration Statement and any post-effective amendments thereto
        became effective and at the Closing Time (and, if any International
        Option Securities are purchased, at the Date of Delivery), the
        Registration Statement, the Rule 462(b) Registration Statement and any
        amendments and supplements thereto complied and will comply in all
        material respects with the applicable requirements of the 1933 Act and
        the 1933 Act Regulations and did not and will not contain an untrue
        statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required
        to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not
        misleading. None of the Prospectuses nor any amendments or supplements
        thereto (including any prospectus wrapper), at the time the Prospectuses
        or any amendments or supplements thereto were issued and at the Closing
        Time (and, if any International Option Securities are purchased, at the
        Date of Delivery), included or will include an untrue statement of a
        material fact or omitted

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        or will omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the
        statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they
        were made, not misleading. If Rule 434 is used, the Company will comply
        with the requirements of Rule 434 and the Prospectuses shall not be
        "materially different," as such term is used in Rule 434, from the
        prospectuses included in the Registration Statement at the time it
        became effective. The representations and warranties in this subsection
        shall not apply to statements in or omissions from the Registration
        Statement or the U.S. Prospectus made in reliance upon and in conformity
        with information furnished to the Company in writing by any
        International Manager through the Lead Managers expressly for use in the
        Registration Statement or the U.S. Prospectus.

                  The prospectuses filed as part of the Registration Statement
        as originally filed or as part of any amendment thereto, or filed
        pursuant to Rule 424 under the 1933 Act, complied when so filed in all
        material respects with the 1933 Act Regulations and each of the
        preliminary prospectuses and the Prospectuses delivered to the
        Underwriters for use in connection with this offering was identical to
        the electronically transmitted copies thereof filed with the Commission
        pursuant to EDGAR, except to the extent permitted by Regulation S-T.

             (ii) Independent Accountants. The accountants who certified the
        financial statements and supporting schedules included in the
        Registration Statement and the financial statements and supporting
        schedules thereto are independent public accountants as required by the
        1933 Act and the 1933 Act Regulations.

            (iii) Financial Statements. The financial statements included in the
        Registration Statement and the Prospectuses, together with the related
        schedules and notes, present fairly the financial position of the
        Company and its consolidated subsidiaries at the dates indicated and the
        statement of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows of the
        Company and its consolidated subsidiaries for the periods specified;
        said financial statements have been prepared in conformity with
        generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") applied on a
        consistent basis throughout the periods involved. The selected financial
        data and the summary financial information included in the Prospectuses
        present fairly the information shown therein and have been compiled on a
        basis consistent with that of the audited financial statements included
        in the Registration

        Statement. The pro forma financial statements and the related notes
thereto included in the Registration Statement and the Prospectuses present
fairly

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the information shown therein, have been prepared in accordance with the
Commission's rules and guidelines with respect to pro forma financial statements
and have been properly compiled on the bases described therein, and the
assumptions used in the preparation thereof are reasonable and the adjustments
used therein are appropriate to give effect to the transactions and
circumstances referred to therein.

             (iv) No Material Adverse Change in Business. Since the respective
        dates as of which information is given in the Registration Statement and
        the Prospectuses, except as otherwise stated therein, (A) there has been
        no material adverse change in the condition, financial or otherwise, or
        in the earnings, business affairs or business prospects of the Company,
        its subsidiaries, as of the date hereof, and each of VerticalNet, Inc.,
        Benchmarking Partners, Inc., Breakaway Solutions, Inc., Deja.com, Inc.,
        eMerge Interactive, Inc., ONVIA.com, Inc., Paperexchange.com LLC,
        CommerX, Inc., CommerceQuest Inc., Purchasing Solutions, Inc.,
        Traffic.com, Universal Access, Inc. and VitalTone Inc. (each, a
        "Material Holding" and, collectively, the "Material Holdings"),
        considered as one enterprise reflecting the Company's ownership
        interests in its subsidiaries and the Material Holdings, whether or not
        arising in the ordinary course of business, (a "Material Adverse
        Effect") (B) there have been no transactions entered into by the
        Company, any of its subsidiaries or Material Holdings, other than those
        in the ordinary course of business, which are material with respect to
        the Company, its subsidiaries and the Material Holdings, considered as
        one enterprise reflecting the Company's ownership interests in its
        subsidiaries and the Material Holdings, and (C) there has been no
        dividend or distribution of any kind declared, paid or made by the
        Company on any class of its capital stock.

              (v) Good Standing of the Company. The Company has been duly
        organized and is validly existing as a corporation in good standing
        under the laws of the State of Delaware and has corporate power and
        authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to conduct its
        business as described in the Prospectuses and to enter into and perform
        its obligations under this Agreement and the International Purchase
        Agreement; and the Company is duly qualified as a foreign corporation to
        transact business and is in good standing in each other jurisdiction in
        which such qualification is required, whether by reason of the ownership
        or leasing of property or the conduct of business, except where the
        failure so to qualify or to be in good standing would not result in a
        Material Adverse Effect.

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        (vi)     Good Standing of Subsidiaries and Material Holdings. Each of
the majority-owned subsidiaries of the Company (the "Subsidiaries") and each
Material Holding has been duly organized and is validly existing as a
corporation in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its
incorporation, has corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its
properties and to conduct its business as described in the Prospectuses and is
duly qualified as a foreign corporation to transact business and is in good
standing in each jurisdiction in which such qualification is required, whether
by reason of the ownership or leasing of property or the conduct of business,
except where the failure so to qualify or to be in good standing would not
result in a Material Adverse Effect; the issued and outstanding capital stock of
each of the Company's subsidiaries and each Material Holding has been duly
authorized and validly issued, is fully paid and non-assessable, and the Company
owns its interests in its Subsidiaries and the Material Holdings, in each case
in the amounts and percentages (subject to rounding) disclosed in the
Registration Statement, directly or through subsidiaries, free and clear of any
security interest, mortgage, pledge, lien, encumbrance, claim or equity except
for the security interest granted by the Company to PNC Bank, N.A. under the
revolving bank credit facility and as otherwise disclosed in the Registration
Statement; and none of the outstanding shares of capital stock of any of its
Subsidiaries or Material Holdings owned by the Company was issued in violation
of the preemptive or similar rights of any securityholder of such subsidiary or
Material Holding.

        (vii)    Capitalization. The authorized, issued and outstanding capital
stock of the Company is as set forth in the Prospectuses in the column entitled
"Actual" under the caption "Capitalization" (except for subsequent issuances, if
any, pursuant to this Agreement, the International Purchase Agreement and the
Convertible Note Purchase Agreement or pursuant to reservations, agreements or
employee benefit plans referred to in the Prospectuses or pursuant to the
exercise of convertible securities, warrants or options referred to in the
Prospectuses). The shares of issued and outstanding capital stock of the Company
have been duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid and non-
assessable; none of the outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company was
issued in violation of the preemptive or other similar rights of any
securityholder of the Company.

        (viii)   Authorization of Agreements. Each of this Agreement, the U.S.
Purchase Agreement and the Convertible Note Purchase Agreement has been duly
authorized, executed and delivered by the Company.

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        (ix)     Authorization and Description of Securities and Convertible
Notes. The Securities and the Convertible Notes have been duly authorized for
issuance and sale pursuant to this Agreement, the U.S. Purchase Agreement and
the Convertible Note Purchase Agreement, and, when issued and delivered by the
Company hereunder and thereunder, against payment of the consideration set forth
herein and therein, respectively, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-
assessable; the Common Stock and the Convertible Notes conform to all statements
relating thereto contained in the Prospectuses and such description conforms to
the rights set forth in the instruments defining the same; no holder of the
Securities or the Convertible Notes will be subject to personal liability by
reason of being such a holder; and the issuance of the Securities and the
Convertible Notes is not subject to the preemptive or other similar rights of
any securityholder of the Company.

        (x)      Absence of Defaults and Conflicts. Neither the Company nor any
of its Subsidiaries nor any Material Holding is in violation of its charter or
by-laws or in default in the performance or observance of any obligation,
agreement, covenant or condition contained in any contract, indenture, mortgage,
deed of trust, loan or credit agreement, note, lease or other agreement or
instrument to which the Company, any of its Subsidiaries or any Material Holding
is a party or by which it or any of them may be bound, or to which any of the
property or assets of the Company, any of its subsidiaries or any Material
Holding is subject (collectively, "Agreements and Instruments"), except for such
violations and defaults that would not result in a Material Adverse Effect; and
the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the U.S. Purchase
Agreement and the Convertible Note Purchase Agreement and the consummation of
the transactions contemplated herein and therein and in the Registration
Statement (including the issuance and sale of the Securities and the use of the
proceeds from the sale of the Securities as described in the Prospectuses under
the caption "Use of Proceeds") and compliance by the Company with its
obligations under this Agreement, the U.S. Purchase Agreement and the
Convertible Note Purchase Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary
corporate action and do not and will not, whether with or without the giving of
notice or passage of time or both, conflict with or constitute a breach of, or
default or Repayment Event (as defined below) under, or result in the creation
or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any property or assets of
the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Material Holdings pursuant to, the
Agreements and Instruments (except for such conflicts, breaches or defaults or
liens, charges or encumbrances that would not result in a Material Adverse
Effect), nor will such action result in any violation of the

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provisions of the charter or by-laws of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries
or Material Holdings or any applicable law, statute, rule, regulation, judgment,
order, writ or decree of any government, government instrumentality or court,
domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries or Material Holdings or any of their assets, properties or
operations except such as may be required by the securities or Blue Sky laws of
the various states and jurisdictions in connection with the offer and sale of
the Common Stock or except for such violations that would not result in a
Material Adverse Effect. As used herein, a "Repayment Event" means any event or
condition which gives the holder of any note, debenture or other evidence of
indebtedness (or any person acting on such holder's behalf) the right to require
the repurchase, redemption or repayment of all or a portion of such indebtedness
by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Material Holdings.

        (xi)     Absence of Labor Dispute. No labor dispute with the employees
of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Material Holdings exists or, to the
knowledge of the Company, is imminent, and the Company is not aware of any
existing or imminent labor disturbance by the employees of any of its or any
Subsidiary's or Material Holding's principal suppliers, manufacturers, customers
or contractors, which, in either case, may reasonably be expected to result in a
Material Adverse Effect.

        (xii)    Absence of Proceedings. There is no action, suit, proceeding,
inquiry or investigation before or brought by any court or governmental agency
or body, domestic or foreign, now pending, or, to the knowledge of the Company,
threatened, against or affecting the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or
Material Holdings, which is required to be disclosed in the Registration
Statement (other than as disclosed therein), or which might reasonably be
expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, or which might reasonably be
expected to materially and adversely affect the properties or assets of the
Company, its Subsidiaries and the Material Holdings, considered as one
enterprise reflecting the Company's ownership interests in its Subsidiaries and
the Material Holdings or the consummation of the transactions contemplated in
this Agreement, the U.S. Purchase Agreement and the Convertible Note Purchase
Agreement or the performance by the Company of its obligations hereunder or
thereunder; the aggregate of all pending legal or governmental proceedings to
which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Material Holdings is a party or
of which any of their respective property or assets is the subject which are not
described in the Registration Statement, including ordinary routine

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litigation incidental to the business, could not reasonably be expected to
result in a Material Adverse Effect.

        (xiii)   Accuracy of Exhibits. There are no contracts or documents which
are required to be described in the Registration Statement or the Prospectuses
or to be filed as exhibits thereto which have not been so described and filed as
required.

        (xiv)    Possession of Intellectual Property. The Company, its
Subsidiaries and its Material Holdings own or possess, or can acquire on
reasonable terms, adequate patents, patent rights, licenses, inventions,
copyrights, know-how (including trade secrets and other unpatented and/or
unpatentable proprietary or confidential information, systems or procedures),
trademarks, service marks, trade names or other intellectual property
(collectively, "Intellectual Property") necessary to carry on the business now
operated by them, and neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries or
Material Holdings has received any notice or is otherwise aware of any
infringement of or conflict with asserted rights of others with respect to any
Intellectual Property or of any facts or circumstances which would render any
Intellectual Property invalid or inadequate to protect the interest of the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Material Holdings therein, and which
infringement or conflict (if the subject of any unfavorable decision, ruling or
finding) or invalidity or inadequacy, singly or in the aggregate, would result
in a Material Adverse Effect.

        (xv)     Absence of Further Requirements. No filing with, or
authorization, approval, consent, license, order, registration, qualification or
decree of, any court or governmental authority or agency is necessary or
required for the performance by the Company of its obligations hereunder, in
connection with the offering, issuance or sale of the Securities under this
Agreement and the U.S. Purchase Agreement and of the Convertible Notes under the
Convertible Note Purchase Agreement or the consummation of the transactions
contemplated herein and therein, except such as have been already obtained or as
may be required under the 1933 Act or the 1933 Act Regulations and foreign or
state securities or blue sky law.

        (xvi)    Possession of Licenses and Permits. The Company, its
Subsidiaries and its Material Holdings possess such permits, licenses,
approvals, consents and other authorizations (collectively, "Governmental
Licenses") issued by the appropriate federal, state, local or foreign regulatory
agencies or bodies necessary to conduct the business now operated by them; the
Company, its Subsidiaries and its Material Holdings are in compliance with the
terms and conditions of all such Governmental

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Licenses, except where the failure so to comply would not, singly or in the
aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect; all of the Governmental Licenses are
valid and in full force and effect, except when the invalidity of such
Governmental Licenses or the failure of such Governmental Licenses to be in full
force and effect would not have a Material Adverse Effect; and neither the
Company nor any of its Subsidiaries or Material Holdings has received any notice
of proceedings relating to the revocation or modification of any such
Governmental Licenses which, singly or in the aggregate, if the subject of an
unfavorable decision, ruling or finding, would result in a Material Adverse
Effect.

        (xvii)   Title to Property. The Company, its Subsidiaries and its
Material Holdings have good and marketable title to all real property owned by
the Company, its Subsidiaries and its Material Holdings and good title to all
other properties owned by them, in each case, free and clear of all mortgages,
pledges, liens, security interests, claims, restrictions or encumbrances of any
kind except such as (a) are described in the Prospectuses or (b) do not, singly
or in the aggregate, materially affect the value of such property and do not
interfere with the use made and proposed to be made of such property by the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Material Holdings; and all of the leases
and subleases material to the business of the Company, its Subsidiaries and its
Material Holdings, considered as one enterprise, and under which the Company or
any of its Subsidiaries or Material Holdings holds properties described in the
Prospectuses, are in full force and effect, and neither the Company nor any
subsidiary nor any Material Holding has any notice of any material claim of any
sort that has been asserted by anyone adverse to the rights of the Company or
any of its Subsidiaries or Material Holdings under any of the leases or
subleases mentioned above, or affecting or questioning the rights of the Company
or any such subsidiary or Material Holding to the continued possession of the
leased or subleased premises under any such lease or sublease.

        (xviii)  Investment Company Act. The Company is not, and upon the
issuance and sale of the Securities and the Convertible Notes as contemplated
herein and in the Convertible Note Purchase  Agreement, will not be, required to
register as an "investment company" under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as
amended (the "1940 Act").

        (xix)    Environmental Laws. Except as described in the Registration
Statement and except as would not, singly or in the aggregate, have a Material
Adverse Effect, (A) neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries or Material
Holdings is in violation of any federal, state, local

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or foreign statute, law, rule, regulation, ordinance, code, policy or rule of
common law or any judicial or administrative interpretation thereof, including
any judicial or administrative order, consent, decree or judgment, relating to
pollution or protection of human health, the environment (including, without
limitation, ambient air, surface water, groundwater, land surface or subsurface
strata) or wildlife, including, without limitation, laws and regulations
relating to the release or threatened release of chemicals, pollutants,
contaminants, wastes, toxic substances, hazardous substances, petroleum or
petroleum products (collectively, "Hazardous Materials") or to the manufacture,
processing, distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport or
handling of Hazardous Materials (collectively, "Environmental Laws"), (B) the
Company, its Subsidiaries and its Material Holdings have all permits,
authorizations and approvals required under any applicable Environmental Laws
and are each in compliance with their requirements, (C) there are no pending or
threatened administrative, regulatory or judicial actions, suits, demands,
demand letters, claims, liens, notices of noncompliance or violation,
investigation or proceedings relating to any Environmental Law against the
Company, any of its Subsidiaries or any of its Material Holdings and (D) there
are no events or circumstances that might reasonably be expected to form the
basis of an order for clean-up or remediation, or an action, suit or proceeding
by any private party or governmental body or agency, against or affecting the
Company, any of its Subsidiaries or any of its Material Holdings relating to
Hazardous Materials or any Environmental Laws.

        (xx)     Registration Rights. Other than rights that have been waived
for 180 days from August 4, 1999, the date of the initial public offering of
shares of common stock of the Company, there are no persons with registration
rights or other similar rights to have any securities registered pursuant to the
Registration Statement or otherwise registered by the Company under the 1933
Act.

        (xxi)    Year 2000. The Company is reviewing its operations and those of
its Subsidiaries and any Material Holdings to evaluate the extent to which the
businesses or operations of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Material
Holdings will be affected by the Year 2000 Problem; as a result of such review,
the Company believes that the disclosure in the Prospectuses relating to the
Year 2000 Problem is accurate in all material respects. As used in clause (xxi),
the "Year 2000 Problem" means any significant risk that computer hardware or
software used in the receipt, transmission, processing, manipulation, storage,
retrieval, transmission or other utilization of data or in the operation of
mechanical or electrical systems of any kind will not materially affect the
business

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       operations of the Company, its Subsidiaries and any Material Holdings
       after December 31, 1999.

       (b) Officer's Certificates. Any certificate signed by any officer of the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Material Holdings delivered to the Global
Coordinator, the Lead Managers or to counsel for the International Managers
shall be deemed a representation and warranty by the Company to each
International Manager as to the matters covered thereby.

        SECTION 2.  Sale and Delivery to International Managers; Closing.

       (a) Initial Securities. On the basis of the representations and
warranties herein contained and subject to the terms and conditions herein set
forth, the Company agrees to sell to each International Manager, severally and
not jointly, and each International Manager, severally and not jointly, agrees
to purchase from the Company, at the price per share set forth in Schedule B,
the number of Initial International Securities set forth in Schedule A opposite
the name of such International Manager, plus any additional number of Initial
International Securities which such Underwriter may become obligated to purchase
pursuant to the provisions of Section 10 hereof.

       (b) Option Securities. In addition, on the basis of the representations
and warranties herein contained and subject to the terms and conditions herein
set forth, the Company hereby grants an option to the International Managers,
severally and not jointly, to purchase up to an additional   shares of Common
Stock at the price per share set forth in Schedule B, less an amount per share
equal to any dividends or distributions declared by the Company and payable on
the Initial International Securities but not payable on the International Option
Securities. The option hereby granted will expire 30 days after the date hereof
and may be exercised in whole or in part from time to time only for the purpose
of covering over-allotments which may be made in connection with the offering
and distribution of the Initial International Securities upon notice by the
Global Coordinator to the Company setting forth the number of International
Option Securities as to which the several International Managers are then
exercising the option and the time and date of payment and delivery for such
International Option Securities. Any such time and date of delivery for the
International Option Securities (a "Date of Delivery") shall be determined by
the Global Coordinator, but shall not be earlier than two nor later than seven
full business days after the exercise of said option, nor in any event prior to
the Closing Time, as hereinafter defined. If the option is exercised as to all
or any portion of the International Option Securities, each of the International
Managers, acting severally and not jointly, will purchase that proportion of the
total number of International Option Securities then being purchased which the
number of Initial International Securities

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set forth in Schedule A opposite the name of such International Manager bears to
the total number of Initial International Securities, subject in each case to
such adjustments as the Global Coordinator in its discretion shall make to
eliminate any sales or purchases of fractional shares.

       (c) Payment. Payment of the purchase price for, and delivery of
certificates for, the Initial Securities shall be made at the offices of Dechert
Price & Rhoads, 4000 Bell Atlantic Tower 1717 Arch Street, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania 19103, or at such other place as shall be agreed upon by the Global
Coordinator and the Company, at 9:00 A.M. (Eastern time) on the third (fourth,
if the pricing occurs after 4:30 P.M. (Eastern time) on any given day) business
day after the date hereof (unless postponed in accordance with the provisions of
Section 10), or such other time not later than ten business days after such date
as shall be agreed upon by the Global Coordinator and the Company (such time and
date of payment and delivery being herein called "Closing Time").

        In addition, in the event that any or all of the International Option
Securities are purchased by the International Managers, payment of the purchase
price for, and delivery of certificates for, such International Option
Securities shall be made at the above-mentioned offices, or at such other place
as shall be agreed upon by the Global Coordinator and the Company, on each Date
of Delivery as specified in the notice from the Global Coordinator to the
Company.

        Payment shall be made to the Company by wire transfer of immediately
available funds to a bank account designated by the Company, against delivery to
the Lead Managers for the respective accounts of the International Managers of
certificates for the International Securities to be purchased by them. It is
understood that each International Manager has authorized the Lead Managers, for
its account, to accept delivery of, receipt for, and make payment of the
purchase price for, the Initial International Securities and the International
Option Securities, if any, which it has agreed to purchase. Merrill Lynch,
individually and not as representative of the International Managers, may (but
shall not be obligated to) make payment of the purchase price for the Initial
International Securities or the International Option Securities, if any, to be
purchased by any International Manager whose funds have not been received by the
Closing Time or the relevant Date of Delivery, as the case may be, but such
payment shall not relieve such International Manager from its obligations
hereunder.

       (d) Denominations; Registration. Certificates for the Initial
International Securities and the International Option Securities, if any, shall
be in such denominations and registered in such names as the Lead Managers may
request in writing not later than 10:00 A.M. on the second business day before
the Closing Time or the relevant Date of Delivery, as the case may be. The
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Initial International Securities and the International Option Securities, if
any, will be made available for examination and packaging by the Lead Managers
in The City of New York not later than 10:00 A.M. (Eastern time) on the business
day prior to the Closing Time or the relevant Date of Delivery, as the case may
be.

        SECTION 3. Covenants of the Company. The Company covenants with each
International Manager as follows:

       (a) Compliance with Securities Regulations and Commission Requests. The
Company, subject to Section 3(b), will comply with the requirements of Rule 430A
or Rule 434, as applicable, and will notify the Global Coordinator immediately,
and confirm the notice in writing, (i) when any post-effective amendment to the
Registration Statement shall become effective, or any supplement to the
Prospectuses or any amended Prospectuses shall have been filed, (ii) of the
receipt of any comments from the Commission, (iii) of any request by the
Commission for any amendment to the Registration Statement or any amendment or
supplement to the Prospectuses or for additional information, and (iv) of the
issuance by the Commission of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of the
Registration Statement or of any order preventing or suspending the use of any
preliminary prospectus, or of the suspension of the qualification of the
Securities for offering or sale in any jurisdiction, or of the initiation or
threatening of any proceedings for any of such purposes. The Company will
promptly effect the filings necessary pursuant to Rule 424(b) and will take such
steps as it deems necessary to ascertain promptly whether the form of prospectus
transmitted for filing under Rule 424(b) was received for filing by the
Commission and, in the event that it was not, it will promptly file such
prospectus. The Company will make every reasonable effort to prevent the
issuance of any stop order and, if any stop order is issued, to obtain the
lifting thereof at the earliest possible moment.

       (b) Filing of Amendments. The Company will give the Global Coordinator
notice of its intention to file or prepare any amendment to the Registration
Statement (including any filing under Rule 462(b)), any Term Sheet or any
amendment, supplement or revision to either the prospectus included in the
Registration Statement at the time it became effective or to the Prospectuses,
will furnish the Global Coordinator with copies of any such documents a
reasonable amount of time prior to such proposed filing or use, as the case may
be, and will not file or use any such document to which the Global Coordinator
or counsel for the International Managers shall object.

       (c) Delivery of Registration Statements. The Company has furnished or
will deliver to the Lead Managers and counsel for the International Managers,
without charge, signed copies of the Registration Statement as originally filed
and of each amendment thereto (including exhibits filed therewith or
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reference therein) and signed copies of all consents and certificates of
experts, and will also deliver to the Lead Managers, without charge, a conformed
copy of the Registration Statement as originally filed and of each amendment
thereto (without exhibits) for each of the International Managers. The copies of
the Registration Statement and each amendment thereto furnished to the
International Managers will be identical to the electronically transmitted
copies thereof filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR, except to the extent
permitted by Regulation S-T.

       (d) Delivery of Prospectuses. The Company has delivered to each
International Manager, without charge, as many copies of each preliminary
prospectus as such International Manager reasonably requested, and the Company
hereby consents to the use of such copies for purposes permitted by the 1933
Act. The Company will furnish to each International Manager, without charge,
during the period when the U.S. Prospectus is required to be delivered under the
1933 Act or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "1934 Act"), such number of
copies of the U.S. Prospectus (as amended or supplemented) as such International
Manager may reasonably request but in no event later than 4 days following the
date of this Agreement. The U.S. Prospectus and any amendments or supplements
thereto furnished to the International Managers will be identical to the
electronically transmitted copies thereof filed with the Commission pursuant to
EDGAR, except to the extent permitted by Regulation S-T.

       (e) Continued Compliance with Securities Laws. The Company will comply
with the applicable requirements of the 1933 Act and the 1933 Act Regulations so
as to permit the completion of the distribution of the Securities and the
Convertible Notes as contemplated in this Agreement, the International Purchase
Agreement and the Convertible Note Purchase Agreement and in the Prospectuses.
If at any time when a prospectus is required by the 1933 Act to be delivered in
connection with sales of the Securities and the Convertible Notes, any event
shall occur or condition shall exist as a result of which it is necessary, in
the opinion of counsel for the International Managers or for the Company, to
amend the Registration Statement or amend or supplement any Prospectus in order
that the Prospectuses will not include any untrue statements of a material fact
or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements
therein not misleading in the light of the circumstances existing at the time it
is delivered to a purchaser, or if it shall be necessary, in the opinion of such
counsel, at any such time to amend the Registration Statement or amend or
supplement any Prospectus in order to comply with the applicable requirements of
the 1933 Act or the 1933 Act Regulations, the Company will promptly prepare and
file with the Commission, subject to Section 3(b), such amendment or supplement
as may be necessary to correct such statement or omission or to make the
Registration Statement or the Prospectuses comply with such requirements, and
the Company

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will furnish to the International Managers such number of copies of such
amendment or supplement as the International Managers may reasonably request.

       (f) Blue Sky Qualifications. The Company will endeavor, in cooperation
with the International Managers, to qualify the Securities for offering and sale
under the applicable securities laws of such states and other jurisdictions
(domestic or foreign) as the Global Coordinator may designate and to maintain
such qualifications in effect for a period of not less than one year from the
later of the effective date of the Registration Statement and any Rule 462(b)
Registration Statement; provided, however, that the Company shall not be
obligated to file any general consent to service of process or to qualify as a
foreign corporation or as a dealer in securities in any jurisdiction in which it
is not so qualified or to subject itself to taxation in respect of doing
business in any jurisdiction in which it is not otherwise so subject. In each
jurisdiction in which the Securities have been so qualified, the Company will
file such statements and reports as may be required by the laws of such
jurisdiction to continue such qualification in effect for a period of not less
than one year from the effective date of the Registration Statement and any Rule
462(b) Registration Statement.

       (g) Rule 158. The Company will file such reports pursuant to the 1934 Act
as are necessary in order to make generally available to its securityholders no
later than 45 days after   an earnings statement for the purposes of, and to
provide the benefits contemplated by, the last paragraph of Section 11(a) of the
1933 Act.

       (h) Use of Proceeds. The Company will use the net proceeds received by it
from the sale of the Securities in the manner specified in the Prospectuses
under "Use of Proceeds."

       (i) Listing. The Company will use its best efforts to maintain the
quotation of the Securities on the Nasdaq National Market and will file with the
Nasdaq National Market all documents and notices required by the Nasdaq National
Market of companies that have securities that are traded in the over-the-counter
market and quotations for which are reported by the Nasdaq National Market.

       (j) Restriction on Sale of Securities. During a period of [180] days from
the date of the Prospectuses, the Company will not, without the prior written
consent of Merrill Lynch, directly or indirectly, (i) offer, pledge, sell,
contract to sell, sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any option
or contract to sell, grant any option, right or warrant for the sale of, or
otherwise transfer or dispose of or transfer any shares of Common Stock or any
securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for Common Stock or
file any registration statement under the 1933 Act with respect to any of the
foregoing or (ii) enter into any swap

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or any other agreement or any transaction that transfers, in whole or in part,
the economic consequence of ownership of the Common Stock, whether any such swap
or transaction described in clause (i) or (ii) above is to be settled by
delivery of Common Stock or other securities, in cash or otherwise. The
foregoing sentence shall not apply to (A) the Securities to be sold hereunder
and under the International Purchase Agreement, (B) any shares of Common Stock
issued by the Company upon the exercise of an option or warrant or the
conversion of a security outstanding on the date hereof and referred to in the
Prospectuses, (C) any shares of Common Stock issued or options to purchase
Common Stock granted pursuant to existing employee benefit plans of the Company
referred to in the Prospectuses or (D) any shares of Common Stock issued
pursuant to any non-employee director stock plan or dividend reinvestment plan.

       (k) Reporting Requirements. The Company, during the period when the
Prospectuses are required to be delivered under the 1933 Act or the 1934 Act,
will file all documents required to be filed with the Commission pursuant to the
1934 Act within the time periods required by the 1934 Act and the rules and
regulations of the Commission thereunder.

       (l) Compliance with Rule 463. The Company will file with the Commission
such reports as may be required pursuant to Rule 463 of the 1933 Act
Regulations.

       SECTION 4.  Payment of Expenses.

       (a) Expenses. The Company will pay all expenses incident to the
performance of its obligations under this Agreement, the International Purchase
Agreement and the Convertible Note Purchase Agreement including (i) the
preparation, printing and filing of the Registration Statement (including
financial statements and exhibits) as originally filed and of each amendment
thereto, (ii) the preparation, issuance and delivery of the certificates for the
Securities and the Convertible Notes, issuance or delivery of the Securities and
the Convertible Notes and the transfer of the Securities and the Convertible
Notes, (iii) the fees and disbursements of the Company's counsel, accountants
and other advisors, (iv) the qualification of the Securities and the Convertible
Notes under securities laws in accordance with the provisions of Section 3(f)
hereof, including filing fees and the reasonable fees and disbursements of
counsel for the Underwriters in connection therewith and in connection with the
preparation of the Blue Sky Survey and any supplement thereto, (v) the printing
and delivery to the Underwriters of copies of each preliminary prospectus, any
of the Prospectuses and any amendments or supplements thereto, (vi) the
preparation, printing and delivery to the Underwriters of copies of the Blue Sky
Survey and any supplement thereto, (vii) the fees and expenses of any transfer
agent or registrar for the Securities and the Convertible

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Notes and (viii) the filing fees incident to, and the reasonable fees and
disbursements of counsel to the Underwriters in connection with, the review by
the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (the "NASD") of the terms
of the sale of the Securities and the Convertible Notes and (ix) the fees and
expenses incurred in connection with the inclusion of the Securities in the
Nasdaq National Market.

       (b) Termination of Agreement. If this Agreement is terminated by the Lead
Managers in accordance with the provisions of Section 5 or Section 9(a)(i)
hereof, the Company shall reimburse the International Managers for all of their
out-of-pocket expenses, including the reasonable fees and disbursements of
counsel for the International Managers.

       SECTION 5. Conditions of International Managers' Obligations. The
obligations of the several International Managers hereunder are subject to the
accuracy of the representations and warranties of the Company contained in
Section 1 hereof or in certificates of any officer of the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries or Material Holdings of the Company delivered pursuant to the
provisions hereof, to the performance by the Company of its covenants and other
obligations hereunder, and to the following further conditions:

       (a) Effectiveness of Registration Statement. The Registration Statement,
including any Rule 462(b) Registration Statement, has become effective and at
Closing Time no stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration
Statement shall have been issued under the 1933 Act or proceedings therefor
initiated or threatened by the Commission, and any request on the part of the
Commission for additional information shall have been complied with to the
reasonable satisfaction of counsel to the International Managers. A prospectus
containing the Rule 430A Information shall have been filed with the Commission
in accordance with Rule 424(b) (or a post-effective amendment providing such
information shall have been filed and declared effective in accordance with the
requirements of Rule 430A) or, if the Company has elected to rely upon Rule 434,
a Term Sheet shall have been filed with the Commission in accordance with Rule
424(b).

       (b) Opinions of Counsel for Company. At Closing Time, the Lead Managers
shall have received the favorable opinion, dated as of Closing Time, of (x)
Dechert Price & Rhoads, counsel for the Company, and (y) Davis Polk & Wardwell,
special 1940 Act counsel for the Company, in form and substance satisfactory to
counsel for the International Managers, together with signed or reproduced
copies of such letter for each of the other International Managers to the effect
set forth in Exhibit A and Exhibit B hereto, respectively . Such counsel may
also state that, insofar as such opinion involves factual matters, they

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have relied, to the extent they deem proper, upon certificates of officers of
the Company, its Subsidiaries and its Material Holdings and certificates of
public officials

        (c) Opinion of Counsel for International Managers. At Closing Time, the
Lead Managers shall have received the favorable opinion, dated as of Closing
Time, of Davis Polk & Wardwell, counsel for the International Managers, together
with signed or reproduced copies of such letter for each of the other
International Managers in form and substance satisfactory to the Lead Managers,
and the penultimate paragraph of Exhibit A hereto. Such counsel may also state
that, insofar as such opinion involves factual matters, they have relied, to the
extent they deem proper, upon certificates of officers of the Company, its
Subsidiaries and its Material Holdings and certificates of public officials.

        (d) Officers' Certificate. At Closing Time, there shall not have been,
since the date hereof or since the respective dates as of which information is
given in the Prospectuses, any Material Adverse Effect, whether or not arising
in the ordinary course of business, and the Lead Managers shall have received a
certificate of the President or a Vice President of the Company and of the chief
financial or chief accounting officer of the Company, dated as of Closing Time,
to the effect that (i) there has been no such Material Adverse Effect, (ii) the
representations and warranties in Section 1(a) hereof are true and correct with
the same force and effect as though expressly made at and as of Closing Time,
(iii) the Company has complied in all material respects with all agreements and
satisfied in all material respects all conditions on its part to be performed or
satisfied at or prior to Closing Time, and (iv) no stop order suspending the
effectiveness of the Registration Statement has been issued and no proceeding
for that purpose has been instituted or is pending or is contemplated by the
Commission.

        (e) Accountant's Comfort Letters. At the time of the execution of this
Agreement, the Lead Managers shall have received one or more letters from KPMG
LLP dated such date, in form and substance satisfactory to the Lead Managers,
together with signed or reproduced copies of such letter(s) for each of the
other International Managers containing statements and information of the type
ordinarily included in accountants' "comfort letters" to underwriters with
respect to the financial statements and certain financial information contained
in the Registration Statement and the Prospectuses.

        (f) Bring-down Comfort Letter. At Closing Time, the Representatives
shall have received from KPMG LLP letter(s), dated as of Closing Time, to the
effect that they reaffirm the statements made in the letters furnished pursuant
to subsection (e) of this Section, except that the specified date referred to
shall be a date not more than three business days prior to Closing Time.

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        (g)   No Objection.  The NASD has confirmed that it has not raised any
objection with respect to the fairness and reasonableness of the underwriting
terms and arrangements.

        (h)   Lock-up Agreements.  At the date of this Agreement, the Lead
Managers shall have received an agreement substantially in the form of
Exhibit C hereto signed by such securityholders as the U.S. Representatives and
the Company may mutually agree.

        (i)   Purchase of Initial U.S. Securities.  Contemporaneously with the
purchase by the International Managers of the Initial International Securities
under this Agreement, the U.S. Underwriters shall have purchased the Initial
U.S. Securities under the U.S. Purchase Agreement.

        (j)   Conditions to Purchase of International Option Securities. In the
event that the International Managers exercise their option provided in Section
2(b) hereof to purchase all or any portion of the International Option
Securities, the representations and warranties of the Company contained herein
and the statements in any certificates furnished by the Company or any
subsidiary of the Company hereunder shall be true and correct as of each Date of
Delivery and, at the relevant Date of Delivery, the Lead Managers shall have
received:

                (i)   Officers' Certificate. A certificate, dated such Date of
        Delivery, of the President or a Vice President of the Company and of the
        chief financial or chief accounting officer of the Company confirming
        that the certificate delivered at the Closing Time pursuant to Section
        5(d) hereof remains true and correct as of such Date of Delivery.

                (ii)  Opinion of Counsel for Company. The favorable opinion of
        Dechert Price & Rhoads, counsel for the Company, in form and substance
        satisfactory to counsel for the International Managers, dated such Date
        of Delivery, relating to the International Option Securities to be
        purchased on such Date of Delivery and otherwise to the same effect as
        the opinion required by Section 5(b) hereof.

                (iii) Opinion of Special 1940 Act Counsel. The favorable opinion
        of Davis Polk & Wardwell, special 1940 Act counsel for the Company,
        dated such Date of Delivery, relating to the 1940 Act and otherwise to
        the same effect as the opinion required by Section 5(b) hereof.

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                (iv)  Opinion of Counsel for International Managers. The
        favorable opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell, counsel for the
        International Managers, dated such Date of Delivery, relating to the
        International Option Securities to be purchased on such Date of Delivery
        and otherwise to the same effect as the opinion required by Section 5(c)
        hereof.

                (v)   Bring-down Comfort Letter. One or more letters from KPMG
        LLP, in form and substance satisfactory to the Lead Managers and dated
        such Date of Delivery, substantially in the same form and substance as
        the letter furnished to the Lead Managers pursuant to Section 5(f)
        hereof, except that the "specified date" in the letter furnished
        pursuant to this paragraph shall be a date not more than five days prior
        to such Date of Delivery.

   (k)  Additional Documents. At Closing Time and at each Date of Delivery,
counsel for the International Managers shall have been furnished with such
documents and opinions as they may require for the purpose of enabling them to
pass upon the issuance and sale of the Securities and the Convertible Notes as
contemplated herein or in the Convertible Note Purchase Agreement, as the case
may be, or in order to evidence the accuracy of any of the representations or
warranties, or the fulfillment of any of the conditions, herein contained; and
all proceedings taken by the Company in connection with the issuance and sale of
the Securities and the Convertible Notes as contemplated herein or in the
Convertible Note Purchase Agreement, as the case may be, shall be satisfactory
in form and substance to the Lead Managers and counsel for the International
Managers.

   (l)  Termination of Agreement. If any condition specified in this Section
shall not have been fulfilled in all material respects when and as required to
be fulfilled, this Agreement, or, in the case of any condition to the purchase
of International Option Securities on a Date of Delivery which is after the
Closing Time, the obligations of the several International Managers to purchase
the relevant Option Securities, may be terminated by the Lead Managers by notice
to the Company at any time at or prior to Closing Time or such Date of Delivery,
as the case may be, and such termination shall be without liability of any party
to any other party except as provided in Section 4 and except that Sections 1,
6, 7 and 8 shall survive any such termination and remain in full force and
effect.

   SECTION 6. Indemnification.

   (a)  Indemnification of International Managers. The Company agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless each International Manager and each person, if any,

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who controls any International Manager within the meaning of Section 15 of the
1933 Act or Section 20 of the 1934 Act as follows:

               (i)   against any and all loss, liability, claim, damage and
        expense whatsoever, as incurred, arising out of any untrue statement or
        alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in the
        Registration Statement (or any amendment thereto), including the Rule
        430A Information and the Rule 434 Information, if applicable, or the
        omission or alleged omission therefrom of a material fact required to be
        stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not
        misleading or arising out of any untrue statement or alleged untrue
        statement of a material fact included in any preliminary prospectus or
        the Prospectuses (or any amendment or supplement thereto), or the
        omission or alleged omission therefrom of a material fact necessary in
        order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances
        under which they were made, not misleading;

              (ii)   against any and all loss, liability, claim, damage and
        expense whatsoever, as incurred, to the extent of the aggregate amount
        paid in settlement of any litigation, or any investigation or proceeding
        by any governmental agency or body, commenced or threatened, or of any
        claim whatsoever based upon any such untrue statement or omission, or
        any such alleged untrue statement or omission; provided that (subject to
        Section 6(d) below) any such settlement is effected with the written
        consent of the Company; and

              (iii)  against any and all expense whatsoever, as incurred
        (including the fees and disbursements of counsel chosen by Merrill
        Lynch), reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending
        against any litigation, or any investigation or proceeding by any
        governmental agency or body, commenced or threatened, or any claim
        whatsoever based upon any such untrue statement or omission, to the
        extent that any such expense is not paid under (i) or (ii) above;

provided, however, that this indemnity agreement shall not apply to any loss,
- --------  -------
liability, claim, damage or expense to the extent arising out of any untrue
statement or omission or alleged untrue statement or omission made in reliance
upon and in conformity with written information furnished to the Company by any
International Manager through the Lead Managers expressly for use in the
Registration Statement (or any amendment thereto), including the Rule 430A
Information and the Rule 434 Information, if applicable, or any preliminary
international prospectus or the International Prospectus (or any amendment or
supplement thereto) provided, further, that the foregoing indemnity agreement
with respect to any preliminary prospectus shall not inure to the benefit of any
International Manager

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who failed to deliver an International Prospectus to the person asserting any
such losses, liabilities, claims, damages and expenses.

        (b)  Indemnification of Company, Directors and Officers. Each
International Manager severally agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the
Company, its directors, each of its officers who signed the Registration
Statement, and each person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning
of Section 15 of the 1933 Act or Section 20 of the 1934 Act against any and all
loss, liability, claim, damage and expense described in the indemnity contained
in subsection (a) of this Section, as incurred, but only with respect to untrue
statements or omissions, or alleged untrue statements or omissions, made in the
Registration Statement (or any amendment thereto), including the Rule 430A
Information and the Rule 434 Information, if applicable, or any preliminary
international prospectus or the International Prospectus (or any amendment or
supplement thereto) in reliance upon and in conformity with written information
furnished to the Company by such International Manager through the Lead Managers
expressly for use in the Registration Statement (or any amendment thereto) or
such preliminary international prospectus or the International Prospectus (or
any amendment or supplement thereto).

        (c)  Actions against Parties; Notification. Each indemnified party shall
give notice as promptly as reasonably practicable to each indemnifying party of
any action commenced against it in respect of which indemnity may be sought
hereunder, but failure to so notify an indemnifying party shall not relieve such
indemnifying party from any liability hereunder to the extent it is not
materially prejudiced as a result thereof and in any event shall not relieve it
from any liability which it may have otherwise than on account of this indemnity
agreement. In the case of parties indemnified pursuant to Section 6(a) above,
counsel to the indemnified parties shall be selected by Merrill Lynch, and, in
the case of parties indemnified pursuant to Section 6(b) above, counsel to the
indemnified parties shall be selected by the Company. An indemnifying party may
participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action; provided,
however, that counsel to the indemnifying party shall not (except with the
consent of the indemnified party) also be counsel to the indemnified party. In
no event shall the indemnifying parties be liable for fees and expenses of more
than one counsel (in addition to any local counsel) separate from their own
counsel for all indemnified parties in connection with any one action or
separate but similar or related actions in the same jurisdiction arising out of
the same general allegations or circumstances. No indemnifying party shall,
without the prior written consent of the indemnified parties, settle or
compromise or consent to the entry of any judgment with respect to any
litigation, or any investigation or proceeding by any governmental agency or
body, commenced or threatened, or any claim whatsoever in respect of which
indemnification or contribution could be sought under this Section 6 or
Section 7

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hereof (whether or not the indemnified parties are actual or potential parties
thereto), unless such settlement, compromise or consent (i) includes an
unconditional release of each indemnified party from all liability arising out
of such litigation, investigation, proceeding or claim and (ii) does not include
a statement as to or an admission of fault, culpability or a failure to act by
or on behalf of any indemnified party.

        (d)  Settlement without Consent if Failure to Reimburse. If at any time
an indemnified party shall have requested an indemnifying party to reimburse the
indemnified party for fees and expenses of counsel, such indemnifying party
agrees that it shall be liable for any settlement of the nature contemplated by
Section 6(a)(iii) effected without its written consent if (i) such settlement is
entered into more than 45 days after receipt by such indemnifying party of the
aforesaid request, (ii) such indemnifying party shall have received notice of
the terms of such settlement at least 30 days prior to such settlement being
entered into and (iii) such indemnifying party shall not have reimbursed such
indemnified party in accordance with such request prior to the date of such
settlement.

        SECTION 7. Contribution. If the indemnification provided for in Section
6 hereof is for any reason unavailable to or insufficient to hold harmless an
indemnified party in respect of any losses, liabilities, claims, damages or
expenses referred to therein, then each indemnifying party shall contribute to
the aggregate amount of such losses, liabilities, claims, damages and expenses
incurred by such indemnified party, as incurred, (i) in such proportion as is
appropriate to reflect the relative benefits received by the Company on the one
hand and the International Managers on the other hand from the offering of the
Securities and the Convertible Notes pursuant to this Agreement and the
Convertible Note Purchase Agreement or (ii) if the allocation provided by clause
(i) is not permitted by applicable law, in such proportion as is appropriate to
reflect not only the relative benefits referred to in clause (i) above but also
the relative fault of the Company on the one hand and of the International
Managers on the other hand in connection with the statements or omissions, which
resulted in such losses, liabilities, claims, damages or expenses, as well as
any other relevant equitable considerations.

        The relative benefits received by the Company on the one hand and the
International Managers on the other hand in connection with the offering of the
International Securities pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed to be in the
same respective proportions as the total net proceeds from the offering of the
International Securities pursuant to this Agreement (before deducting expenses)
received by the Company and the total underwriting discount and commissions
received by the International Managers, in each case as set forth on the cover
of the International Prospectus, or, if Rule 434 is used, the corresponding
location on the

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Term Sheet, bear to the aggregate initial public offering price of the
International Securities as set forth on such cover.

        The relative fault of the Company on the one hand and the International
Managers on the other hand shall be determined by reference to, among other
things, whether any such untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact
or omission or alleged omission to state a material fact relates to information
supplied by the Company or by the International Managers and the parties'
relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or
prevent such statement or omission or any violation of the nature referred to in
Section 6(a)(ii)(A) hereof.

        The Company and the International Managers agree that it would not be
just and equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 7 were determined by
pro rata allocation (even if the International Managers were treated as one
entity for such purpose) or by any other method of allocation which does not
take account of the equitable considerations referred to above in this Section
7. The aggregate amount of losses, liabilities, claims, damages and expenses
incurred by an indemnified party and referred to above in this Section 7 shall
be deemed to include any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by such
indemnified party in investigating, preparing or defending against any
litigation, or any investigation or proceeding by any governmental agency or
body, commenced or threatened, or any claim whatsoever based upon any such
untrue or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission.

        Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 7, no International
Manager shall be required to contribute any amount in excess of the amount by
which the total price at which the International Securities underwritten by it
and distributed to the public were offered to the public exceeds the amount of
any damages which such International Manager has otherwise been required to pay
by reason of any such untrue or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged
omission.

        No person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of
Section 11(f) of the 1933 Act) shall be entitled to contribution from any person
who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation.

        For purposes of this Section 7, each person, if any, who controls
International Manager within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act or
Section 20 of the 1934 Act shall have the same rights to contribution as such
International Manager, and each director of the Company, each officer of the
Company who signed the Registration Statement, and each person, if any, who
controls the Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act or Section
20 of the 1934 Act shall have the same rights to contribution as the Company.
The

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International Managers' respective obligations to contribute pursuant to this
Section 7 are several in proportion to the number of Initial International
Securities set forth opposite their respective names in Schedule A hereto and
not joint.

        SECTION 8. Representations, Warranties and Agreements to Survive
Delivery. All representations, warranties and agreements contained in this
Agreement or in certificates of officers of the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries or its Material Holdings submitted pursuant hereto, shall remain
operative and in full force and effect, regardless of any investigation made by
or on behalf of any International Manager or controlling person, or by or on
behalf of the Company, and shall survive delivery of the Securities to the
International Managers.

        SECTION 9.  Termination of Agreement.

        (a)  Termination; General. The Lead Managers may terminate this
Agreement, by notice to the Company, at any time at or prior to Closing Time (i)
if there has been, since the time of execution of this Agreement or since the
respective dates as of which information is given in the International
Prospectus, any material adverse change in the condition, financial or
otherwise, or in the earnings, business affairs or business prospects of the
Company and its Subsidiaries considered as one enterprise, whether or not
arising in the ordinary course of business, or (ii) if there has occurred any
material adverse change in the financial markets in the United States or the
international financial markets, any outbreak of hostilities or escalation
thereof or other calamity or crisis or any change or development involving a
prospective change in national or international political, financial or economic
conditions, in each case the effect of which is such as to make it, in the
judgment of the Lead Managers, impracticable to market the Securities or to
enforce contracts for the sale of the Securities, or (iii) if trading in any
securities of the Company has been suspended or materially limited by the
Commission or the Nasdaq National Market, or if trading generally on the New
York Stock Exchange or in the Nasdaq National Market has been suspended or
materially limited, or minimum or maximum prices for trading have been fixed, or
maximum ranges for prices have been required, by any of said exchanges or by
such system or by order of the Commission, the National Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc. or any other governmental authority, or (iv) if a
banking moratorium has been declared by either Federal or New York authorities.

        (b)  Liabilities. If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to this
Section, such termination shall be without liability of any party to any other
party except as provided in Section 4 hereof, and provided further that Sections
1, 6, 7 and 8 shall survive such termination and remain in full force and
effect.

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        SECTION 10. Default by One or More of the International Managers. If one
or more of the International Managers shall fail at Closing Time or a Date of
Delivery to purchase the Securities which it or they are obligated to purchase
under this Agreement (the "Defaulted Securities"), the Lead Managers shall have
the right, within 24 hours thereafter, to make arrangements for one or more of
the non-defaulting International Managers, or any other underwriters, to
purchase all, but not less than all, of the Defaulted Securities in such amounts
as may be agreed upon and upon the terms herein set forth; if, however, the Lead
Managers shall not have completed such arrangements within such 24-hour period,
then:

        (a)  if the number of Defaulted Securities does not exceed 10% of the
number of International Securities to be purchased on such date, each of the
non-defaulting International Managers shall be obligated, severally and not
jointly, to purchase the full amount thereof in the proportions that their
respective underwriting obligations hereunder bear to the underwriting
obligations of all non-defaulting International Managers, or

        (b)  if the number of Defaulted Securities exceeds 10% of the number of
International Securities to be purchased on such date, this Agreement or, with
respect to any Date of Delivery which occurs after the Closing Time, the
obligation of the International Managers to purchase and of the Company to sell
the Option Securities to be purchased and sold on such Date of Delivery shall
terminate without liability on the part of any non-defaulting International
Manager.

        No action taken pursuant to this Section shall relieve any defaulting
International Manager from liability in respect of its default.

        In the event of any such default which does not result in a termination
of this Agreement or, in the case of a Date of Delivery which is after the
Closing Time, which does not result in a termination of the obligation of the
International Managers to purchase and the Company to sell the relevant
International Option Securities, as the case may be, either the Lead Managers or
the Company shall have the right to postpone Closing Time or the relevant Date
of Delivery, as the case may be, for a period not exceeding seven days in order
to effect any required changes in the Registration Statement or Prospectus or in
any other documents or arrangements. As used herein, the term "International
Manager" includes any person substituted for a International Manager under this
Section 10.

        SECTION 11. Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if mailed or
transmitted by any standard form of telecommunication. Notices to the
International Managers shall be directed to the Lead Managers at North Tower,
World Financial Center, New York, New York 10281-1201, attention of Matthew

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Abrusci, Esq.; and notices to the Company shall be directed to it at Building
800, 435 Devon Park Drive, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087, attention of Henry N.
Nassau, Esq.

        SECTION 12. Parties. This Agreement shall each inure to the benefit of
and be binding upon the International Managers and the Company and their
respective successors. Nothing expressed or mentioned in this Agreement is
intended or shall be construed to give any person, firm or corporation, other
than the International Managers and the Company and their respective successors
and the controlling persons and officers and directors referred to in Sections 6
and 7 and their heirs and legal representatives, any legal or equitable right,
remedy or claim under or in respect of this Agreement or any provision herein
contained. This Agreement and all conditions and provisions hereof are intended
to be for the sole and exclusive benefit of the International Managers and the
Company and their respective successors, and said controlling persons and
officers and directors and their heirs and legal representatives, and for the
benefit of no other person, firm or corporation. No purchaser of Securities from
any International Manager shall be deemed to be a successor by reason merely of
such purchase.

        SECTION 13. GOVERNING LAW AND TIME. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY
AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. SPECIFIED
TIMES OF DAY REFER TO NEW YORK CITY TIME.

        SECTION 14. Effect of Headings. The Article and Section headings herein
and the Table of Contents are for convenience only and shall not affect the
construction hereof.

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<PAGE>

        If the foregoing is in accordance with your understanding of our
agreement, please sign and return to the Company a counterpart hereof, whereupon
this instrument, along with all counterparts, will become a binding agreement
between the International Managers and the Company in accordance with its terms.

                                            Very truly yours,
                                            INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP,
                                            INC.

                                            By
                                               ------------------------------
                                                   Title:

<PAGE>

CONFIRMED AND ACCEPTED,
as of the date first above written:
MERRILL LYNCH INTERNATIONAL
GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL
DEUTSCHE BANK AG LONDON
LEHMAN BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL (EUROPE)
BANCBOSTON ROBERTSON STEPHENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED


By: MERRILL LYNCH INTERNATIONAL

By
  ---------------------------------------------
                 Authorized Signatory

For itself and as Lead Manager of the
other International Managers named in Schedule A hereto.

<PAGE>

                                   SCHEDULE A


                                                                     Number of
                                                                    Initial U.S.
Name of International Manager                                        Securities
- -----------------------------                                       ------------

Merrill Lynch International......................................
Goldman Sachs International......................................
Deutsche Bank AG London..........................................
Lehman Brothers International (Europe)...........................
BancBoston Robertson Stephens International Limited..............

Total
                                                                    ============

                                     Sch A-1
<PAGE>

                                  SCHEDULE B

                         INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
                            Shares of Common Stock
                          (Par Value $.001 Per Share)

        The public offering price per share for the Securities, determined as
provided in said Section 2, shall be $ .

        The purchase price per share for the International Securities to be paid
by the several International Managers shall be $ , being an amount equal to the
public offering price set forth above less $  per share; provided that the
purchase price per share for any International Option Securities purchased upon
the exercise of the over-allotment option described in Section 2(b) shall be
reduced by an amount per share equal to any dividends or distributions declared
by the Company and payable on the Initial International Securities but not
payable on the International Option Securities.



                                     Sch B-1
<PAGE>

                                                                      Exhibit A

        FORM OF OPINION OF DECHERT PRICE & RHOADS
        TO BE DELIVERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(b)

                    The Company has been duly incorporated and is validly
                    existing as a corporation in good standing under the laws of
                    the State of Delaware.

                    The Company has corporate power and corporate authority to
                    own, lease and operate its properties and to conduct its
                    business as described in the Prospectuses and to enter into
                    and perform its obligations under the U.S. Purchase
                    Agreement, the International Purchase Agreement and the
                    Convertible Note Purchase Agreement.

                    The Company is duly qualified as a foreign corporation to
                    transact business and is in good standing in each of
                    Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and California.

                    The Company has   authorized, issued and outstanding shares
                    of capital stock as set forth in the Prospectuses under the
                    caption "Capitalization" (except for subsequent issuances,
                    if any, pursuant to the U.S. Purchase Agreement and the
                    International Purchase Agreement or pursuant to
                    reservations, agreements or employee benefit plans referred
                    to in the Prospectuses or pursuant to the exercise of
                    convertible securities or options referred to in the
                    Prospectuses); the shares of issued and outstanding capital
                    stock have been duly authorized and validly issued and are
                    fully paid and non-assessable; and none of the outstanding
                    shares of capital stock of the Company was issued in
                    violation of the preemptive or other similar rights of any
                    securityholder of the Company.

                    The Securities and the Convertible Notes to be sold by the
                    Company have been duly authorized for issuance and sale
                    pursuant to the U.S. Purchase Agreement, the International
                    Purchase Agreement and the Convertible Note Purchase
                    Agreement, respectively, and, when issued and delivered by
                    the Company pursuant thereto, against payment of the
                    consideration set forth therein, will be validly issued and
                    fully paid and non-assessable and no holder of the
                    Securities or the


                                    Ex. A-1
<PAGE>

                    Convertible Notes is or will be subject to personal
                    liability by reason of being such a holder.

                    The issuance of the Securities and the Convertible Notes is
                    not subject to the preemptive or other similar rights of any
                    securityholder of the Company.

                    Each majority-owned subsidiary and Material Holding has been
                    duly incorporated and is validly existing as a corporation
                    in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its
                    incorporation, has corporate power and corporate authority
                    to own, lease and operate its properties and to conduct its
                    business as described in the Prospectuses; except as
                    otherwise disclosed in the Registration Statement, the
                    issued and outstanding capital stock of each majority-owned
                    subsidiary or Material Holding owned by the Company has been
                    duly authorized and validly issued, is fully paid and
                    non-assessable and, to the best of our knowledge, is owned
                    by the Company, directly or through majority-owned
                    subsidiaries, free and clear of any security interest,
                    mortgage, pledge, lien, encumbrance, claim or equity other
                    than to the lenders under the revolving bank credit
                    facility; and none of the outstanding shares of capital
                    stock of any subsidiary or Material Holding owned by the
                    Company was issued in violation of the preemptive or similar
                    rights of any securityholder of each subsidiary or Material
                    Holding.

                    Each of the U.S. Purchase Agreement, the International
                    Purchase Agreement and the Convertible Note Purchase
                    Agreement has been duly authorized executed and delivered by
                    the Company.

                    The Registration Statement, including any Rule 462(b)
                    Registration Statement, has been declared effective under
                    the 1933 Act; any required filing of the Prospectuses
                    pursuant to Rule 424(b) has been made in the manner and
                    within the time period required by Rule 424(b); and, to the
                    best of our knowledge, no stop order suspending the
                    effectiveness of the Registration Statement or any Rule
                    462(b) Registration Statement has been issued under the 1933
                    Act and no proceedings for that purpose have been instituted
                    or are pending or threatened by the Commission.


                                    Ex. A-2
<PAGE>

                    The Registration Statement, including any Rule 462(b)
                    Registration Statement, the Rule 430A Information and the
                    Rule 434 Information, as applicable, the Prospectuses and
                    each amendment or supplement to the Registration Statement
                    and the Prospectuses as of their respective effective or
                    issue dates (other than the financial statements, supporting
                    schedules and other financial data included therein or
                    omitted therefrom, as to which we need express no opinion)
                    complied as to form in all material respects with the
                    requirements of the 1933 Act and the 1933 Act Regulations.

                    The form of certificate used to evidence the Common Stock
                    complies in all material respects with all applicable
                    statutory requirements, with any applicable requirements of
                    the Certificate of Incorporation and by-laws of the Company
                    and the requirements of the Nasdaq National Market.

                    To our knowledge, there is not pending or threatened any
                    action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation, to which
                    the Company or any majority-owned subsidiary is a party, or
                    to which the property of the Company or any majority-owned
                    subsidiary is subject, before or brought by any court or
                    governmental agency or body, domestic or foreign, which
                    might reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse
                    Effect with respect to the Company, or which might
                    reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect
                    the properties or assets thereof or the consummation of the
                    transactions contemplated in the U.S. Purchase Agreement,
                    International Purchase Agreement and the Convertible Note
                    Purchase Agreement or the performance by the Company of its
                    obligations thereunder.

                    The information in the Prospectuses and in the Registration
                    Statement to the extent that it constitutes matters of law,
                    summaries of legal matters, the Company's Certificate of
                    Incorporation and bylaws or legal proceedings, or legal
                    conclusions, has been reviewed by us and is correct in all
                    material respects.

                    To our knowledge, there are no statutes or regulations that
                    are required to be described in the Prospectuses that are
                    not described as required.

                                    Ex. A-3
<PAGE>

                    All descriptions in the Prospectuses of contracts and other
                    documents to which the Company, its majority-owned
                    subsidiaries or its Material Holdings are a party are
                    accurate in all material respects; to our knowledge, there
                    are no franchises, contracts, indentures, mortgages, loan
                    agreements, notes, leases or other instruments required to
                    be described or referred to in the Registration Statement or
                    to be filed as exhibits thereto other than those described
                    or referred to therein or filed or incorporated by reference
                    as exhibits thereto, and the descriptions thereof or
                    references thereto are correct in all material respects.

                    To our knowledge, neither the Company nor any of its
                    majority-owned subsidiaries nor any Material Holdings is in
                    violation of its charter or by-laws and no default by the
                    Company or any majority-owned subsidiary or Material Holding
                    exists in the due performance or observance of any material
                    obligation, agreement, covenant or condition contained in
                    any contract, indenture, mortgage, loan agreement, note,
                    lease or other agreement or instrument that is described or
                    referred to in the Registration Statement or the
                    Prospectuses or filed or incorporated by reference as an
                    exhibit to the Registration Statement.

                    No filing with, or authorization, approval, consent,
                    license, order, registration, qualification or decree of,
                    any court or governmental authority or agency, domestic or
                    foreign (other than under the 1933 Act and the 1933 Act
                    Regulations, which have been obtained, or as may be required
                    under the securities or blue sky laws of the various states,
                    as to which we need express no opinion) is necessary or
                    required in connection with the due authorization, execution
                    and delivery of the U.S. Purchase Agreement, the
                    International Purchase Agreement and the Convertible Note
                    Purchase Agreement or for the offering, issuance, sale or
                    delivery of the Securities.

                    The execution, delivery and performance of the U.S. Purchase
                    Agreement, the International Purchase Agreement and the
                    Convertible Note Purchase Agreement and the consummation of
                    the transactions contemplated therein and in the
                    Registration Statement (including the issuance and sale of
                    the Securities, and the use of the proceeds from the sale of
                    the Securities as described in the Prospectuses under the
                    caption


                                    Ex. A-4
<PAGE>

                    "Use Of Proceeds") and compliance by the Company with its
                    obligations thereunder do not and will not, whether with or
                    without the giving of notice or lapse of time or both,
                    conflict with or constitute a breach of, or default or
                    Repayment Event (as defined in Section 1(a)(x) of the
                    Purchase Agreements) under or result in the creation or
                    imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any
                    property or assets of the Company or any of its majority-
                    owned subsidiaries or Material Holdings pursuant to any
                    contract, indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan or credit
                    agreement, note, lease or any other agreement or instrument,
                    known to us, to which the Company or any of its majority-
                    owned subsidiaries or Material Holdings is a party or by
                    which it or any of them may be bound, or to which any of the
                    property or assets of the Company or any of its majority-
                    owned subsidiaries or Material Holdings is subject (except
                    for such conflicts, breaches or defaults or liens, charges
                    or encumbrances that would not have a Material Adverse
                    Effect), nor will such action result in any violation of the
                    provisions of the charter or by-laws of the Company or any
                    of its majority-owned subsidiaries or Material Holdings or
                    any applicable law, statute, rule, regulation, judgment,
                    order, writ or decree, known to us, of any government,
                    government instrumentality or court, domestic or foreign,
                    having jurisdiction over the Company or any majority-owned
                    subsidiary or Material Holding or any of their respective
                    properties, assets or operations.

                    To the best of our knowledge, other than rights that have
                    been waived, there are no persons with registration rights
                    or other similar rights to have any securities registered
                    pursuant to the Registration Statement or otherwise
                    registered by the Company under the 1933 Act, except as
                    disclosed in the Registration Statement.

        To our knowledge, there are no pending or threatened claims of
infringement of any material patent, trademark, service mark or copyright or of
misappropriation of trade secrets, necessary for the Company to conduct the
business currently conducted by it, the unfavorable outcome of which could
reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company and that
are required to be described in the Registration Statement or the Prospectus but
are not described as required.

                                    Ex.A-5
<PAGE>

        We have no knowledge that the Company will be unable to operate under
any current license of a patent, trademark, service mark, copyright or trade
secret, which license is necessary for the Company to conduct the business
currently conducted by it.

        Nothing has come to our attention that would lead us to believe that the
Registration Statement or any amendment thereto, including the Rule 430A
Information and Rule 434 Information (if applicable), (except for financial
statements and schedules and other financial data included therein or omitted
therefrom, as to which we need make no statement), at the time such Registration
Statement or any such amendment became effective, contained an untrue statement
of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated
therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading or that the
Prospectuses or any amendment or supplement thereto (except for financial
statements and schedules and other financial data included therein or omitted
therefrom, as to which we need make no statement), at the time the Prospectuses
were issued, at the time any such amended or supplemented prospectus was issued
or at the Closing Time, included or includes an untrue statement of a material
fact or omitted or omits to state a material fact necessary in order to make the
statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were
made, not misleading.

        In rendering such opinion, such counsel may rely as to matters of fact
(but not as to legal conclusions), to the extent they deem proper, on
certificates of responsible officers of the Company and public officials.

                                    Ex. A-6
<PAGE>

                                                                       Exhibit B


                     FORM OF OPINION OF DAVIS POLK & WARDWELL
                           TO BE DELIVERED PURSUANT TO
                                  SECTION 5(b)

        (i) The Company is not, and upon the issuance and sale of the Securities
and the Convertible Notes and the application of the net proceeds therefrom as
described in the Prospectuses will not be, required to register as an
"investment company" under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.


                                    Ex. B-1
<PAGE>

                   [Form of lock-up from directors, officers or
                   other stockholders pursuant to Section 5(i)]

                                                                     Exhibit C
                                       , 1999


MERRILL LYNCH & CO.
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
           Incorporated,
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.
BancBoston Robertson Stephens Inc.
Lehman Brothers Inc.
     as U.S. Representatives of the several
     U.S. Underwriters to be named in the
     within-mentioned U.S. Purchase Agreement
c/o  Merrill Lynch & Co.
     Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
               Incorporated
North Tower
World Financial Center
New York, New York  10281-1209

    Re:        Proposed Public Offering by Internet Capital Group, Inc.
               --------------------------------------------------------

Dear Sirs:

        The undersigned, a stockholder, officer or director of Internet Capital
Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), understands that Merrill
Lynch & Co., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated ("Merrill
Lynch"), Goldman, Sachs & Co., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Lehman Brothers
Inc. and BancBoston Robertson Stephens Inc. propose to enter into a U.S.
Purchase Agreement (the "U.S. Purchase Agreement") with the Company providing
for the public offering of shares (the "Securities") of the Company's common
stock, par value $.001 per share (the "Common Stock"). In recognition of the
benefit that such an offering will confer upon the undersigned as a stockholder,
officer or director of the Company, and for other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the
undersigned agrees with each underwriter to be named in the U.S. Purchase
Agreement that, during a period of 180 days from the date of the U.S. Purchase
Agreement, the undersigned will not, without the prior written consent of
Merrill Lynch, directly or indirectly, (i) offer, pledge, sell, contract to
sell, sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any


                                    Ex. C-1
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option or contract to sell, grant any option, right or warrant for the sale of,
or otherwise dispose of or transfer any shares of the Company's Common Stock or
any securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for Common Stock,
whether now owned or hereafter acquired by the undersigned or with respect to
which the undersigned has or hereafter acquires the power of disposition, or
file any registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
with respect to any of the foregoing or (ii) enter into any swap or any other
agreement or any transaction that transfers, in whole or in part, directly or
indirectly, the economic consequence of ownership of the Common Stock, whether
any such swap or transaction is to be settled by delivery of Common Stock or
other securities, in cash or otherwise.

                                         Very truly yours,


                                         [insert name of beneficial owner
                                         of shares/officer/director]

                                         by:
                                            -------------------------------
                                            Name: [insert name of signatory]
                                            Title: [if signing on before of
                                                   a corporation, insert title]



                                  Ex. C-2

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                                                                     Exhibit 1.3

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                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

                            (A Delaware corporation)

                                  $250,000,000

                  [ ]% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2004


                               PURCHASE AGREEMENT
                               ------------------


Dated:  , 1999


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                               TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PURCHASE AGREEMENT
SECTION 1.  Representations and Warranties.....................................3
        (a)    Representations and Warranties by the Company...................3
                     (i)     Compliance with Registration Requirements.........3
                     (ii)    Independent Accountants...........................4
                     (iii)   Financial Statements..............................4
                     (iv)    No Material Adverse Change in Business............5
                     (v)     Good Standing of the Company......................5
                     (vi)    Good Standing of Subsidiaries and Material
                             Holdings..........................................6
                     (vii)   Capitalization....................................6
                     (viii)  Authorization of this Agreement...................7
                     (ix)    Authorization of the Securities...................7
                     (x)     Authorization of the Indenture....................7
                     (xi)    Description of the Securities and the Indenture...7
                     (xii)   Authorization and Description of Common Stock.....7
                     (xiii)  Absence of Defaults and Conflicts.................8
                     (xiv)   Absence of Labor Dispute..........................9
                     (xv)    Absence of Proceedings............................9
                     (xvi)   Accuracy of Exhibits..............................9
                     (xvii)  Possession of Intellectual Property...............9
                     (xviii) Absence of Further Requirements..................10
                     (xix)   Possession of Licenses and Permits...............10
                     (xx)    Title to Property................................11
                     (xxi)   Investment Company Act...........................11
                     (xxii)  Environmental Laws...............................11
                     (xxiii) Year 2000........................................12
                     (xxiv)  Authorization of Stock Dividend..................12
        (b)    Officer's Certificates.........................................12
SECTION 2. Sale and Delivery to Underwriters; Closing.........................13
        (a)    Initial Securities.............................................13
        (b)    Option Securities..............................................13
        (c)    Payment........................................................13
        (d)    Denominations; Registration....................................14
SECTION 3. Covenants of the Company...........................................14
        (a)    Compliance with Securities Regulations and Commission
               Requests.......................................................14
        (b)    Filing of Amendments...........................................15
        (c)    Delivery of Registration Statements............................15
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        (d)    Delivery of Prospectus.........................................15
        (e)    Continued Compliance with Securities Laws......................16
        (f)    Blue Sky Qualifications........................................16
        (g)    Rule 158.......................................................17
        (h)    Use of Proceeds................................................17
        (i)    Listing........................................................17
        (j)    Restriction on Sale of Securities..............................17
        (k)    Restriction on Sale of Securities..............................17
        (l)    Reporting Requirements.........................................18
        (m)    Compliance with Rule 463.......................................18
SECTION 4. Payment of Expenses................................................18
        (a)    Expenses.......................................................18
        (b)    Termination of Agreement.......................................18
SECTION 5. Conditions of Underwriters' Obligations............................19
        (a)    Effectiveness of Registration Statement........................19
        (b)    Opinions of Counsel for Company................................19
        (c)    Opinion of Counsel for Underwriters............................19
        (d)    Officers' Certificate..........................................19
        (e)    Accountant's Comfort Letters...................................20
        (f)    Bring-down Comfort Letter......................................20
        (g)    No Objection...................................................20
        (h)    Maintenance of Rating..........................................20
        (i)    Conditions to Purchase of Option Securities....................21
                     (i)     Officers' Certificate............................21
                     (ii)    Opinion of Counsel for Company...................21
                     (iii)   Opinion of Special 1940 Act Counsel..............21
                     (iv)    Opinion of Counsel for Underwriters..............21
                     (v)     Bring-down Comfort Letter........................21
                     (vi)    No Downgrading...................................21
SECTION 6. Indemnification....................................................22
        (a)    Indemnification of Underwriters................................22
        (b)    Indemnification of Company, Directors and Officers.............23
        (c)    Actions against Parties; Notification..........................24
        (d)    Settlement without Consent if Failure to Reimburse.............24
SECTION 7. Contribution.......................................................25
SECTION 8. Representations, Warranties and Agreements to Survive Delivery.....26
SECTION 9. Termination of Agreement...........................................27
        (a)    Termination; General...........................................27
        (b)    Liabilities....................................................27
SECTION 10. Default by One or More of the Underwriters........................27
SECTION 11. Notices...........................................................28


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SECTION 12. Parties...........................................................28
SECTION 13. GOVERNING LAW AND TIME............................................29
SECTION 14. Effect of Headings................................................29

SCHEDULE A...............................................................Sch A-1
SCHEDULE B...............................................................Sch B-1
SCHEDULE C...............................................................Sch C-1

Exhibit A................................................................Ex. A-1
Exhibit B................................................................Ex. B-1


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                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
                            (A Delaware corporation)
                                  $250,000,000
                   % Convertible Subordinated Notes Due 2004

                               PURCHASE AGREEMENT
                               ------------------

                                                                         ,  1999


MERRILL LYNCH & CO.
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
         Incorporated
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.
as Representatives of the several Underwriters
c/o   Merrill Lynch & Co.
      Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
           Incorporated
North Tower
World Financial Center
New York, New York  10281-1209

Ladies and Gentlemen:

        Internet Capital Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"),
confirms its agreement with Merrill Lynch & Co., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner &
Smith Incorporated ("Merrill Lynch") and each of the other Underwriters named in
Schedule A hereto (collectively, the "Underwriters," which term shall also
include any underwriter substituted as hereinafter provided in Section 10
hereof), for whom Merrill Lynch, Goldman, Sachs & Co., and Deutsche Bank
Securities Inc., are acting as Representatives (in such capacity, the
"Representatives"), with respect to the issue and sale by the Company and the
purchase by the Underwriters, acting severally and not jointly, of the
respective principal amounts set forth in said Schedule A of $250,000,000
aggregate principal amount of the Company's  % Convertible Subordinated Notes
due 2004 (the "Notes") and with respect to the grant by the Company to the
Underwriters, acting severally and not jointly, of the option described in
Section 2(b) hereof to purchase all or any part of an additional $37,500,000 of
the Notes to cover over-allotments, if any. The aforesaid $250,000,000 principal
amount of Notes (the "Initial Securities") to be purchased by the Underwriters
and all or any part of the $37,500,000 principal amount of Notes subject to the
option described in
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Section 2(b) hereof (the "Option Securities") are hereinafter called,
collectively, the "Securities." The Securities are to be issued pursuant to an
indenture dated as of   (the "Indenture") between the Company and Chase
Manhattan Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (the "Trustee").

        The Company understands that the Underwriters propose to make a public
offering of the Securities as soon as the Representatives deem advisable after
this Agreement has been executed and delivered.

        It is understood that concurrently with the offering and sale of the
Securities the Company intends to offer and sell in a registered public offering
shares of Common Stock, par value $.001 per share (the "Common Stock"). The
Company is concurrently entering into two purchase agreements dated the date
hereof (the "U.S. Purchase Agreement" and the "International Purchase
Agreement") relating to the offering and sale of up to 6,900,000 shares of the
Common Stock (the "Concurrent Equity Offering") through arrangements with
certain underwriters. Neither the offer and sale of the Securities contemplated
hereby nor the offer and sale of the Common Stock is conditioned upon
consummation of the other.

        The Company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
"Commission") a registration statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-91447) covering,
among other things, the registration of the Securities under the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), including the related preliminary
prospectus or prospectuses. Promptly after execution and delivery of this
Agreement, the Company will either (i) prepare and file a prospectus in
accordance with the provisions of Rule 430A ("Rule 430A") of the rules and
regulations of the Commission under the 1933 Act (the "1933 Act Regulations")
and paragraph (b) of Rule 424 ("Rule 424(b)") of the 1933 Act Regulations or
(ii) if the Company has elected to rely upon Rule 434 ("Rule 434") of the 1933
Act Regulations, prepare and file a term sheet (a "Term Sheet") in accordance
with the provisions of Rule 434 and Rule 424(b). The information included in the
form of prospectus to be used in connection with the offering and sale of the
Securities or in any such Term Sheet, as the case may be, that was omitted from
such registration statement at the time it became effective but that is deemed
to be part of such registration statement at the time it became effective (i)
pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 430A is referred to as "Rule 430A Information"
or (ii) pursuant to paragraph (d) of Rule 434 is referred to as "Rule 434
Information." Each prospectus used before such registration statement became
effective, and any prospectus that omitted, as applicable, the Rule 430A
Information or the Rule 434 Information, that was used after such effectiveness
and prior to the execution and delivery of this Agreement, is herein called a
"preliminary prospectus." Such registration statement, including the exhibits
thereto and schedules thereto at the

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time it became effective and including the Rule 430A Information and the Rule
434 Information, as applicable, but excluding those parts of such registration
statement relating to the Concurrent Equity Offering, is herein called the
"Registration Statement." Any registration statement filed pursuant to Rule
462(b) of the 1933 Act Regulations is herein referred to as the "Rule 462(b)
Registration Statement," and after such filing the term "Registration Statement"
shall include the Rule 462(b) Registration Statement. The final form of
prospectus in the form first furnished to the Underwriters for use in connection
with the offering of the Securities is herein called the "Prospectus". If Rule
434 is relied on, the term "Prospectus" shall refer to the preliminary
Prospectus dated  , 1999, and together with the applicable Term Sheet, and all
references in this Agreement to the date of such prospectus shall mean the date
of the applicable Term Sheet.

        For purposes of this Agreement, all references to the Registration
Statement, any preliminary prospectus, the Prospectus or any Term Sheet or any
amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing shall be deemed to include the
copy filed with the Commission pursuant to its Electronic Data Gathering,
Analysis and Retrieval system ("EDGAR").

        SECTION 1.  Representations and Warranties.

        (a) Representations and Warranties by the Company. The Company
represents and warrants to each Underwriter as of the date hereof, as of the
Closing Time referred to in Section 2(c) hereof, and as of each Date of Delivery
(if any) referred to in Section 2(b), hereof and agrees with each Underwriter,
as follows:

               (i) Compliance with Registration Requirements. Each of the
        Registration Statement and any Rule 462(b) Registration Statement has
        become effective under the 1933 Act and no stop order suspending the
        effectiveness of the Registration Statement or any Rule 462(b)
        Registration Statement has been issued under the 1933 Act and no
        proceedings for that purpose have been instituted or are pending or, to
        the knowledge of the Company, are contemplated by the Commission, and
        any request on the part of the Commission for additional information has
        been complied with.

               At the respective times the Registration Statement, any Rule
        462(b) Registration Statement and any post-effective amendments thereto
        became effective and at the Closing Time (and, if any Option Securities
        are purchased, at the Date of Delivery), the Registration Statement, the
        Rule 462(b) Registration Statement and any amendments and supplements
        thereto

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        complied and will comply in all material respects with the requirements
        of the 1933 Act and the 1933 Act Regulations and the 1939 Act and the
        rules and regulations of the Commission under the 1939 Act (the "1939
        Act Regulations"), and did not and will not contain an untrue statement
        of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be
        stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not
        misleading. None of the Prospectus nor any amendments or supplements
        thereto, at the time the Prospectus or any such amendment or supplement
        were issued and at the Closing Time (and, if any Option Securities are
        purchased, at the Date of Delivery), included or will include an untrue
        statement of a material fact or omitted or will omit to state a material
        fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of
        the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. If Rule
        434 is used, the Company will comply with the requirements of Rule 434.
        The representations and warranties in this subsection shall not apply to
        statements in or omissions from the Registration Statement or Prospectus
        made in reliance upon and in conformity with information furnished to
        the Company in writing by any Underwriter through Merrill Lynch
        expressly for use in the Registration Statement or Prospectus.

               Each preliminary prospectus and the Prospectus filed as part of
        the Registration Statement as originally filed or as part of any
        amendment thereto, or filed pursuant to Rule 424 under the 1933 Act,
        complied when so filed in all material respects with the 1933 Act
        Regulations and each preliminary prospectus and the Prospectus delivered
        to the Underwriters for use in connection with this offering was
        identical to the electronically transmitted copies thereof filed with
        the Commission pursuant to EDGAR, except to the extent permitted by
        Regulation S-T.

               (ii)   Independent Accountants. The accountants who certified the
        financial statements and supporting schedules included in the
        Registration Statement and the financial statements and supporting
        schedules thereto are independent public accountants as required by the
        1933 Act and the 1933 Act Regulations.

               (iii)  Financial Statements. The financial statements included in
        the Registration Statement and the Prospectus, together with the related
        schedules and notes, present fairly the financial position of the
        Company and its consolidated subsidiaries at the dates indicated and the
        statement of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows of the
        Company and its consolidated subsidiaries for the periods specified;
        said financial statements have been prepared in conformity with
        generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") each on a consistent
        basis throughout the periods involved. The selected financial data and
        the summary financial

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        information included in the Prospectus present fairly the information
        shown therein and have been compiled on a basis consistent with that of
        the audited financial statements included in the Registration Statement.
        The pro forma financial statements and the related notes thereto
        included in the Registration Statement and the Prospectus present fairly
        the information shown therein, have been prepared in accordance with the
        Commission's rules and guidelines with respect to pro forma financial
        statements and have been properly compiled on the bases described
        therein, and the assumptions used in the preparation thereof are
        reasonable and the adjustments used therein are appropriate to give
        effect to the transactions and circumstances referred to therein.

             (iv)  No Material Adverse Change in Business. Since the respective
        dates as of which information is given in the Registration Statement and
        the Prospectus, as of the date hereof, and except as otherwise stated
        therein, (A) there has been no material adverse change in the condition,
        financial or otherwise, or in the earnings, business affairs or business
        prospects of the Company, its subsidiaries and each of VerticalNet,
        Inc., Benchmarking Partners, Inc., Breakaway Solutions, Inc., Deja.com,
        Inc., eMerge Interactive, Inc., ONVIA.com, Inc., PaperExchange.com LLC,
        CommerX, Inc., CommerceQuest, Inc., ComputerJobs.com, Inc., Purchasing
        Solutions, Inc., traffic.com, Universal Access, Inc. and VitalTone Inc.
        (each, a "Material Holding" and, collectively, the "Material Holdings"),
        considered as one enterprise reflecting the Company's ownership
        interests in its subsidiaries and the Material Holdings, whether or not
        arising in the ordinary course of business (a "Material Adverse
        Effect"), (B) there have been no transactions entered into by the
        Company, any of its subsidiaries or Material Holdings, other than those
        in the ordinary course of business, which are material with respect to
        the Company, its subsidiaries and the Material Holdings, considered as
        one enterprise reflecting the Company's ownership interests in its
        subsidiaries and the Material Holdings, and (C) there has been no
        dividend or distribution of any kind declared, paid or made by the
        Company on any class of its capital stock.

             (v)   Good Standing of the Company. The Company has been duly
        organized and is validly existing as a corporation in good standing
        under the laws of the State of Delaware and has corporate power and
        authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to conduct its
        business as described in the Prospectus and to enter into and perform
        its obligations under this Agreement; and the Company is duly qualified
        as a foreign corporation to transact business and is in good standing in
        each other jurisdiction in which such qualification is required, whether
        by

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        reason of the ownership or leasing of property or the conduct of
        business, except where the failure so to qualify or to be in good
        standing would not result in a Material Adverse Effect.

             (vi)  Good Standing of Subsidiaries and Material Holdings. Each of
        the majority-owned subsidiaries of the Company (the "Subsidiaries") and
        each Material Holding has been duly organized and is validly existing as
        a corporation in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its
        incorporation, has corporate power and authority to own, lease and
        operate its properties and to conduct its business as described in the
        Prospectus and is duly qualified as a foreign corporation to transact
        business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which such
        qualification is required, whether by reason of the ownership or leasing
        of property or the conduct of business, except where the failure so to
        qualify or to be in good standing would not result in a Material Adverse
        Effect; the issued and outstanding capital stock of each of the
        Company's subsidiaries and each Material Holding has been duly
        authorized and validly issued, is fully paid and non-assessable, and the
        Company owns its interests in its Subsidiaries and the Material
        Holdings, in each case in the amounts and percentages (subject to
        rounding) disclosed in the Registration Statement, directly or through
        subsidiaries, free and clear of any security interest, mortgage, pledge,
        lien, encumbrance, claim or equity except for the security interest
        granted by the Company to PNC Bank, N.A. under the revolving bank credit
        facility and as otherwise disclosed in the Registration Statement; and
        none of the outstanding shares of capital stock of any of its
        Subsidiaries or Material Holdings owned by the Company was issued in
        violation of the preemptive or similar rights of any securityholder of
        such subsidiary or Material Holding.

             (vii) Capitalization. The authorized, issued and outstanding
        capital stock of the Company is as set forth in the Prospectus in the
        column entitled "Actual" under the caption "Capitalization" (except for
        subsequent issuances, if any, pursuant to this Agreement, the U.S.
        Purchase Agreement, and the International Purchase Agreement, or
        pursuant to reservations, agreements or employee benefit plans referred
        to in the Prospectus or pursuant to the exercise of convertible
        securities, warrants or options referred to in the Prospectus). The
        shares of issued and outstanding capital stock of the Company have been
        duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid and non-
        assessable; none of the outstanding shares of capital stock of the
        Company was issued in violation of the preemptive or other similar
        rights of any securityholder of the Company.

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           (viii)  Authorization of this Agreement. This Agreement has been duly
        authorized, executed and delivered by the Company.

           (ix)    Authorization of the Securities. The Securities have been
        duly authorized and, at the Closing Time, will have been duly executed
        by the Company and, when authenticated, issued and delivered in the
        manner provided for in the Indenture and delivered against payment of
        the purchase price therefor as provided in this Agreement, will
        constitute valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable
        against the Company in accordance with their terms, except as the
        enforcement thereof may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency (including,
        without limitation, all laws relating to fraudulent transfers),
        reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting enforcement of
        creditors' rights generally and except as enforcement thereof is subject
        to general principles of equity (regardless of whether enforcement is
        considered in proceeding in equity or at law), and will be in the form
        contemplated by, and entitled to the benefits of, the Indenture.

           (x)     Authorization of the Indenture. The Indenture has been duly
        authorized by the Company and duly qualified under the 1939 Act and,
        when duly executed and delivered by the Company and the Trustee, will
        constitute a valid and binding agreement of the Company, enforceable
        against the Company in accordance with its terms, except as the
        enforcement thereof may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency (including,
        without limitation, all laws relating to fraudulent transfers),
        reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting enforcement of
        creditors' rights generally and except as enforcement thereof is subject
        to general principles of equity (regardless of whether enforcement is
        considered in a proceeding in equity or at law).

           (xi)    Description of the Securities and the Indenture. The
        Securities and the Indenture will conform in all material respects to
        the respective statements relating thereto contained in the Prospectus
        and will be in substantially the respective forms filed or incorporated
        by reference, as the case may be, as exhibits to the Registration
        Statement.

           (xii)   Authorization and Description of Common Stock. The Common
        Stock conforms to all statements relating thereto contained or
        incorporated by reference in the Prospectus and such description
        conforms to the rights set forth in the instruments defining the same.
        Upon issuance and delivery of the Securities in accordance with this
        Agreement and the Indenture, the Securities will be convertible at the
        option of the holder thereof for shares of Common Stock in accordance
        with the terms of the

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        Securities and the Indenture; the shares of Common Stock issuable upon
        conversion of the Securities have been duly authorized and reserved for
        issuance upon such conversion by all necessary corporate action and such
        shares, when issued upon such conversion, will be validly issued and
        will be fully paid and non-assessable; no holder of such shares will be
        subject to personal liability by reason of being such a holder; and the
        issuance of such shares upon such conversion will not be subject to the
        preemptive or other similar rights of any securityholder of the Company.

           (xiii) Absence of Defaults and Conflicts. Neither the Company nor any
        of its Subsidiaries nor any Material Holding is in violation of its
        charter or by-laws or in default in the performance or observance of any
        obligation, agreement, covenant or condition contained in any contract,
        indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan or credit agreement, note,
        lease or other agreement or instrument to which the Company, any of its
        Subsidiaries or any Material Holding is a party or by which it or any of
        them may be bound, or to which any of the property or assets of the
        Company, any of its subsidiaries or any Material Holding is subject
        (collectively, the "Instruments"), except for such violations and
        defaults that would not result in a Material Adverse Effect; and the
        execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Indenture and
        the Securities, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated
        herein and therein and in the Registration Statement (including the
        issuance and sale of the Securities and the use of the proceeds from the
        sale of the Securities as described in the Prospectus under the caption
        "Use of Proceeds" and the issuance of the shares of Common Stock
        issuable upon conversion of the Securities) and compliance by the
        Company with its obligations under this Agreement have been duly
        authorized by all necessary corporate action and do not and will not,
        whether with or without the giving of notice or passage of time or both,
        conflict with or constitute a breach of, or default or Repayment Event
        (as defined below) under, or result in the creation or imposition of any
        lien, charge or encumbrance upon any property or assets of the Company
        or any of its Subsidiaries or Material Holdings pursuant to, the
        Instruments (except for such conflicts, breaches or defaults or liens,
        charges or encumbrances that would not result in a Material Adverse
        Effect), nor will such action result in any violation of the provisions
        of the charter or by-laws of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or
        Material Holdings or any applicable law, statute, rule, regulation,
        judgment, order, writ or decree of any government, government
        instrumentality or court, domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over
        the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Material Holdings or any of
        their assets, properties or operations or except for such violations
        that would not result in a Material Adverse Effect. As used

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        herein, a "Repayment Event" means any event or condition which gives the
        holder of any note, debenture or other evidence of indebtedness (or any
        person acting on such holder's behalf) the right to require the
        repurchase, redemption or repayment of all or a portion of such
        indebtedness by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Material
        Holdings.

            (xiv)  Absence of Labor Dispute. No labor dispute with the employees
        of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Material Holdings exists
        or, to the knowledge of the Company, is imminent, and the Company is not
        aware of any existing or imminent labor disturbance by the employees of
        any of its or any Subsidiary's or Material Holding's principal
        suppliers, manufacturers, customers or contractors, which, in either
        case, may reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.

            (xv)   Absence of Proceedings. There is no action, suit, proceeding,
        inquiry or investigation before or brought by any court or governmental
        agency or body, domestic or foreign, now pending, or, to the knowledge
        of the Company, threatened, against or affecting the Company or any of
        its Subsidiaries or Material Holdings, which is required to be disclosed
        in the Registration Statement (other than as disclosed therein), or
        which might reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse
        Effect, or which might reasonably be expected to materially and
        adversely affect the properties or assets of the Company, its
        Subsidiaries and the Material Holdings, considered as one enterprise
        reflecting the Company's ownership interests in its Subsidiaries and the
        Material Holdings or the consummation of the transactions contemplated
        in this Agreement or the performance by the Company of its obligations
        hereunder or thereunder; the aggregate of all pending legal or
        governmental proceedings to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries
        or Material Holdings is a party or of which any of their respective
        property or assets is the subject which are not described in the
        Registration Statement, including ordinary routine litigation incidental
        to the business, could not reasonably be expected to result in a
        Material Adverse Effect.

            (xvi)  Accuracy of Exhibits. There are no contracts or documents
        which are required to be described in the Registration Statement or the
        Prospectus or to be filed as exhibits thereto which have not been so
        described and filed as required.

            (xvii) Possession of Intellectual Property. The Company, its
        Subsidiaries and its Material Holdings own or possess, or can acquire on
        reasonable terms, adequate patents, patent rights, licenses, inventions,

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        copyrights, know-how (including trade secrets and other unpatented
        and/or unpatentable proprietary or confidential information, systems or
        procedures), trademarks, service marks, trade names or other
        intellectual property (collectively, "Intellectual Property") necessary
        to carry on the business now operated by them, and neither the Company
        nor any of its Subsidiaries or Material Holdings has received any notice
        or is otherwise aware of any infringement of or conflict with asserted
        rights of others with respect to any Intellectual Property or of any
        facts or circumstances which would render any Intellectual Property
        invalid or inadequate to protect the interest of the Company or any of
        its Subsidiaries or Material Holdings therein, and which infringement or
        conflict (if the subject of any unfavorable decision, ruling or finding)
        or invalidity or inadequacy, singly or in the aggregate, would result in
        a Material Adverse Effect.

            (xviii)  Absence of Further Requirements. No filing with, or
        authorization, approval, consent, license, order, registration,
        qualification or decree of, any court or governmental authority or
        agency is necessary or required for the performance by the Company of
        its obligations hereunder, in connection with the offering, issuance or
        sale of the Securities hereunder, the issuance of shares of Common Stock
        upon conversion of Securities or the consummation of the transactions
        contemplated by this Agreement or for the due execution, delivery or
        performance of the Indenture by the Company, except such as have been
        already obtained or as may be required under the 1933 Act or the 1933
        Act Regulations or state securities laws and except for the
        qualification of the Indenture under the 1939 Act.

            (xix)    Possession of Licenses and Permits. The Company, its
        Subsidiaries and its Material Holdings possess such permits, licenses,
        approvals, consents and other authorizations (collectively,
        "Governmental Licenses") issued by the appropriate federal, state, local
        or foreign regulatory agencies or bodies necessary to conduct the
        business now operated by them; the Company, its Subsidiaries and its
        Material Holdings are in compliance with the terms and conditions of all
        such Governmental Licenses, except where the failure so to comply would
        not, singly or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect; all of
        the Governmental Licenses are valid and in full force and effect, except
        when the invalidity of such Governmental Licenses or the failure of such
        Governmental Licenses to be in full force and effect would not have a
        Material Adverse Effect; and neither the Company nor any of its
        Subsidiaries or Material Holdings has received any notice of proceedings
        relating to the revocation or modification of any such Governmental
        Licenses which, singly or in the aggregate, if the subject of an
        unfavorable decision, ruling or finding, would result in a Material
        Adverse Effect.

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             (xx)    Title to Property. The Company, its Subsidiaries and its
        Material Holdings have good and marketable title to all real property
        owned by the Company, its Subsidiaries and its Material Holdings and
        good title to all other properties owned by them, in each case, free and
        clear of all mortgages, pledges, liens, security interests, claims,
        restrictions or encumbrances of any kind except such as (a) are
        described in the Prospectus or (b) do not, singly or in the aggregate,
        materially affect the value of such property and do not interfere with
        the use made and proposed to be made of such property by the Company or
        any of its Subsidiaries or Material Holdings; and all of the leases and
        subleases material to the business of the Company, its Subsidiaries and
        its Material Holdings, considered as one enterprise, and under which the
        Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Material Holdings holds properties
        described in the Prospectus, are in full force and effect, and neither
        the Company nor any subsidiary nor any Material Holding has any notice
        of any material claim of any sort that has been asserted by anyone
        adverse to the rights of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or
        Material Holdings under any of the leases or subleases mentioned above,
        or affecting or questioning the rights of the Company or any such
        subsidiary or Material Holding to the continued possession of the leased
        or subleased premises under any such lease or sublease.

             (xxi)   Investment Company Act. The Company is not, and upon the
        issuance and sale of the Securities as herein contemplated will not be,
        required to register as an "investment company" under the Investment
        Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act").

             (xxii)  Environmental Laws. Except as described in the Registration
        Statement and except as would not, singly or in the aggregate, have a
        Material Adverse Effect, (A) neither the Company nor any of its
        Subsidiaries or Material Holdings is in violation of any federal, state,
        local or foreign statute, law, rule, regulation, ordinance, code, policy
        or rule of common law or any judicial or administrative interpretation
        thereof, including any judicial or administrative order, consent, decree
        or judgment, relating to pollution or protection of human health, the
        environment (including, without limitation, ambient air, surface water,
        groundwater, land surface or subsurface strata) or wildlife, including,
        without limitation, laws and regulations relating to the release or
        threatened release of chemicals, pollutants, contaminants, wastes, toxic
        substances, hazardous substances, petroleum or petroleum products
        (collectively, "Hazardous Materials") or to the manufacture, processing,
        distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport or handling
        of Hazardous Materials

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        (collectively, "Environmental Laws"), (B) the Company, its Subsidiaries
        and its Material Holdings have all permits, authorizations and approvals
        required under any applicable Environmental Laws and are each in
        compliance with their requirements, (C) there are no pending or
        threatened administrative, regulatory or judicial actions, suits,
        demands, demand letters, claims, liens, notices of noncompliance or
        violation, investigation or proceedings relating to any Environmental
        Law against the Company, any of its Subsidiaries or any of its Material
        Holdings and (D) there are no events or circumstances that might
        reasonably be expected to form the basis of an order for clean-up or
        remediation, or an action, suit or proceeding by any private party or
        governmental body or agency, against or affecting the Company, any of
        its Subsidiaries or any of its Material Holdings relating to Hazardous
        Materials or any Environmental Laws.

            (xxiii) Year 2000. The Company is reviewing its operations and those
        of its Subsidiaries and any Material Holdings to evaluate the extent to
        which the businesses or operations of the Company or any of its
        Subsidiaries or Material Holdings will be affected by the Year 2000
        Problem; as a result of such review, the Company believes that the
        disclosure in the Prospectus relating to the Year 2000 Problem is
        accurate in all material respects. As used in clause (xxi), the "Year
        2000 Problem" means any significant risk that computer hardware or
        software used in the receipt, transmission, processing, manipulation,
        storage, retrieval, transmission or other utilization of data or in the
        operation of mechanical or electrical systems of any kind will not
        materially affect the business operations of the Company, its
        Subsidiaries and any Material Holdings after December 31, 1999.

            (xxiv)  Authorization of Stock Dividend. The issuance as a stock
        dividend on December 10, 1999 by the Company to each holder of record of
        shares of Common Stock of two shares of Common Stock for every share of
        Common Stock held of record at the close of business on December 6,
        1999, has been duly authorized and approved and complies in all material
        respects with the requirements of the Nasdaq National Market, and upon
        such issuance such shares shall be validly issued, fully paid and
        non-assessable.

        (b) Officer's Certificates. Any certificate signed by any officer of the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Material delivered to the Representatives
or to counsel for the Underwriters shall be deemed a representation and warranty
by the Company to each Underwriter as to the matters covered thereby.

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        SECTION 2.  Sale and Delivery to Underwriters; Closing.

       (a)  Initial Securities. On the basis of the representations and
warranties herein contained and subject to the terms and conditions herein set
forth, the Company agrees to sell to each Underwriter, severally and not
jointly, and each Underwriter, severally and not jointly, agrees to purchase
from the Company, at the price set forth in Schedule B, the aggregate principal
amount of Initial Securities set forth in Schedule A opposite the name of such
Underwriter, plus any additional principal amount of Initial Securities which
such Underwriter may become obligated to purchase pursuant to the provisions of
Section 10 hereof.

       (b)  Option Securities. In addition, on the basis of the representations
and warranties herein contained and subject to the terms and conditions herein
set forth, the Company hereby grants an option to the Underwriters, severally
and not jointly, to purchase up to an additional $37,500,000 principal amount of
Securities at the same price set forth in Schedule B for the Initial Securities,
plus accrued interest, if any, from the Closing Date to the date of Delivery (as
defined below). The option hereby granted will expire 30 days after the date
hereof and may be exercised in whole or in part from time to time only for the
purpose of covering over-allotments which may be made in connection with the
offering and distribution of the Initial Securities upon notice by the
Representatives to the Company setting forth the number of Option Securities as
to which the several Underwriters are then exercising the option and the time
and date of payment and delivery for such Option Securities. Any such time and
date of delivery (a "Date of Delivery") shall be determined by the
Representatives, but shall not be later than seven full business days after the
exercise of said option, nor in any event prior to the Closing Time, as
hereinafter defined. If the option is exercised as to all or any portion of the
Option Securities, each of the Underwriters, acting severally and not jointly,
will purchase that proportion of the total number of Option Securities then
being purchased which the number of Initial Securities set forth in Schedule A
opposite the name of such Underwriter bears to the total number of Initial
Securities.

       (c)  Payment. Payment of the purchase price for, and delivery of
certificates for, the Initial Securities shall be made at the offices of Dechert
Price & Rhoads, 4000 Bell Atlantic Tower 1717 Arch Street, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania 19103, or at such other place as shall be agreed upon Merrill Lynch
and the Company, at 9:00 A.M. (Eastern time) on the third (fourth, if the
pricing occurs after 4:30 P.M. (Eastern time) on any given day) business day
after the date hereof (unless postponed in accordance with the provisions of
Section 10), or such other time not later than ten business days after such date
as shall be agreed upon by Merrill Lynch and the Company (such time and date of
payment and delivery being herein called "Closing Time").

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        In addition, in the event that any or all of the Option Securities are
purchased by the Underwriters, payment of the purchase price for, and delivery
of certificates for, such Option Securities shall be made at the above-mentioned
offices, or at such other place as shall be agreed upon by the Representatives
and the Company, on each Date of Delivery as specified in the notice from the
Representatives to the Company.

        Payment shall be made to the Company by wire transfer of immediately
available funds to a bank account designated by the Company, against delivery to
the Representatives for the respective accounts of the Underwriters of
certificates for the Securities to be purchased by them. It is understood that
each Underwriter has authorized the Representatives, for its account, to accept
delivery of, receipt for, and make payment of the purchase price for, the
Initial Securities and the Option Securities, if any, which it has agreed to
purchase. Merrill Lynch, individually and not as representative of the
Underwriters, may (but shall not be obligated to) make payment of the purchase
price for the Initial Securities or the Option Securities, if any, to be
purchased by any Underwriter whose funds have not been received by the Closing
Time or the relevant Date of Delivery, as the case may be, but such payment
shall not relieve such Underwriter from its obligations hereunder.

        (d)  Denominations; Registration. Certificates for the Initial
Securities and the Option Securities, if any, shall be in such denominations
($1,000 or integral multiples thereof) and registered in such names as the
Representatives may request in writing at least one full business day before the
Closing Time or the relevant Date of Delivery, as the case may be. The
certificates for the Initial Securities and the Option Securities, if any, will
be made available for examination and packaging by the Representatives in The
City of New York not later than 10:00 A.M. (Eastern time) on the business day
prior to the Closing Time or the relevant Date of Delivery, as the case may be.

        SECTION 3.  Covenants of the Company.  The Company covenants with each
Underwriter as follows:

        (a)  Compliance with Securities Regulations and Commission Requests. The
Company, subject to Section 3(b), will comply with the requirements of Rule 430A
or Rule 434, as applicable, and will notify the Representatives immediately, and
confirm the notice in writing, (i) when any post-effective amendment to the
Registration Statement shall become effective, or any supplement to the
Prospectus or any amended Prospectus shall have been filed, (ii) of the receipt
of any comments from the Commission, (iii) of any request by the Commission for
any amendment to the Registration Statement or any amendment or supplement to
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Prospectus or for additional information, and (iv) of the issuance by the
Commission of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration
Statement or of any order preventing or suspending the use of any preliminary
prospectus, or of the suspension of the qualification of the Securities for
offering or sale in any jurisdiction, or of the initiation or threatening of any
proceedings for any of such purposes. The Company will promptly effect the
filings necessary pursuant to Rule 424(b) and will take such steps as it deems
necessary to ascertain promptly whether the form of prospectus transmitted for
filing under Rule 424(b) was received for filing by the Commission and, in the
event that it was not, it will promptly file such prospectus. The Company will
make every reasonable effort to prevent the issuance of any stop order and, if
any stop order is issued, to obtain the lifting thereof at the earliest possible
moment.

        (b)  Filing of Amendments. The Company will give the Representatives
notice of its intention to file or prepare any amendment to the Registration
Statement (including any filing under Rule 462(b)), any Term Sheet or any
amendment, supplement or revision to either the prospectus included in the
Registration Statement at the time it became effective or to the Prospectus,
whether pursuant to the 1933 Act, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the "1934 Act"), or otherwise, will furnish the Representatives with
copies of any such documents a reasonable amount of time prior to such proposed
filing or use, as the case may be, and will not file or use any such document to
which the Representatives or counsel for the Underwriters shall object.

        (c)  Delivery of Registration Statements. The Company has furnished or
will deliver to the Representatives and counsel for the Underwriters, without
charge, signed copies of the Registration Statement as originally filed and of
each amendment thereto (including exhibits filed therewith or incorporated by
reference therein and documents incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by
reference therein) and signed copies of all consents and certificates of
experts, and will also deliver to the Representatives, without charge, a
conformed copy of the Registration Statement as originally filed and of each
amendment thereto (without exhibits) for each of the Underwriters. The copies of
the Registration Statement and each amendment thereto furnished to the
Underwriters will be identical to the electronically transmitted copies thereof
filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR, except to the extent permitted by
Regulation S-T.

        (d)  Delivery of Prospectuses. The Company has delivered to each
Underwriter, without charge, as many copies of each preliminary prospectus as
such Underwriter reasonably requested, and the Company hereby consents to the
use of such copies for purposes permitted by the 1933 Act. The Company will
furnish to each Underwriter, without charge, during the period when the
Prospectus is required to be delivered under the 1933 Act or the 1934 Act, such
number of

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copies of the Prospectus (as amended or supplemented) as such Underwriter may
reasonably request. The Prospectus and any amendment or supplement thereto
furnished to the Underwriters will be identical to the electronically
transmitted copies thereof filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR, except
to the extent permitted by Regulation S-T.

        (e)  Continued Compliance with Securities Laws. The Company will comply
with the 1933 Act and the 1933 Act Regulations, the 1934 Act and the 1934 Act
Regulations and the 1939 Act and the 1939 Act Regulations so as to permit the
completion of the distribution of the Securities as contemplated in this
Agreement and in the Prospectus. If at any time when a prospectus is required by
the 1933 Act to be delivered in connection with sales of the Securities, any
event shall occur or condition shall exist as a result of which it is necessary,
in the opinion of counsel for the Underwriters or for the Company, to amend the
Registration Statement or amend or supplement the Prospectus in order that the
Prospectus will not include any untrue statements of a material fact or omit to
state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein not
misleading in the light of the circumstances existing at the time it is
delivered to a purchaser, or if it shall be necessary, in the opinion of such
counsel, at any such time to amend the Registration Statement or amend or
supplement the Prospectus in order to comply with the requirements of the 1933
Act or the 1933 Act Regulations, the Company will promptly prepare and file with
the Commission, subject to Section 3(b), such amendment or supplement as may be
necessary to correct such statement or omission or to make the Registration
Statement or the Prospectus comply with such requirements, and the Company will
furnish to the Underwriters such number of copies of such amendment or
supplement as the Underwriters may reasonably request.

        (f)  Blue Sky Qualifications. The Company will endeavor, in cooperation
with the Underwriters, to qualify the Securities and the shares of Common Stock
issuable upon conversion of the Securities for offering and sale under the
applicable securities laws of such states and other jurisdictions as the
Representatives may designate and to maintain such qualifications in effect for
a period of not less than one year from the later of the effective date of the
Registration Statement and any Rule 462(b) Registration Statement; provided,
however, that the Company shall not be obligated to file any general consent to
service of process or to qualify as a foreign corporation or as a dealer in
securities in any jurisdiction in which it is not so qualified or to subject
itself to taxation in respect of doing business in any jurisdiction in which it
is not otherwise so subject. In each jurisdiction in which the Securities have
been so qualified, the Company will file such statements and reports as may be
required by the laws of such jurisdiction to continue such qualification in
effect for a period of not less than one year from the effective date of the
Registration Statement and any Rule 462(b)

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Registration Statement.

        (g)  Rule 158. The Company will file such reports pursuant to the 1934
Act as are necessary in order to make generally available to its securityholders
no later than 45 days after   an earnings statement for the purposes of, and to
provide the benefits contemplated by, the last paragraph of Section 11(a) of the
1933 Act.

        (h)  Use of Proceeds. The Company will use the net proceeds received
by it from the sale of the Securities in the manner specified in the
Prospectus under "Use of Proceeds."

        (i)  Listing. The Company will use its best efforts to maintain the
quotation of the shares of Common Stock on the Nasdaq National Market and will
file with the Nasdaq National Market all documents and notices required by the
Nasdaq National Market of companies that have securities that are traded in the
over-the-counter market and quotations for which are reported by the Nasdaq
National Market.

        (j)  Restriction on Sale of Securities. During the period from the date
of the Prospectus through the Closing Time, the Company will not, without the
prior written consent of Merrill Lynch, directly or indirectly, issue, sell,
offer or contract to sell, grant any option for the sale of, or otherwise
transfer or dispose of, any debt securities of the Company.

        (k)  Restriction on Sale of Securities. During a period of 180 days from
the date of the Prospectus, the Company will not, without the prior written
consent of Merrill Lynch, directly or indirectly, (i) offer, pledge, sell,
contract to sell, sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any option
or contract to sell, grant any option, right or warrant for the sale of, or
otherwise transfer or dispose of or transfer any shares of Common Stock or any
securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for Common Stock or
any preferred securities or file any registration statement under the 1933 Act
with respect to any of the foregoing or (ii) enter into any swap or any other
agreement or any transaction that transfers, in whole or in part, the economic
consequence of ownership of the Common Stock, any convertible securities or any
preferred securities, whether any such swap or transaction described in clause
(i) or (ii) above is to be settled by delivery of Common Stock or other
securities, in cash or otherwise. The foregoing sentence shall not apply to (A)
the Securities to be sold hereunder, (B) the shares of Common Stock to be sold
pursuant to the Concurrent Equity Offering, (C) any shares of Common Stock
issued by the Company upon the exercise of an option or warrant or the
conversion of the Securities and any other security outstanding on the date
hereof and referred to in the Prospectus, (D) any shares of Common Stock issued
or options to purchase Common Stock granted pursuant to existing

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employee benefit plans of the Company referred to in the Prospectus or (E) any
shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to any non-employee director stock plan
or dividend reinvestment plan.

        (l)  Reporting Requirements. The Company, during the period when the
Prospectus is required to be delivered under the 1933 Act or the 1934 Act, will
file all documents required to be filed with the Commission pursuant to the 1934
Act within the time periods required by the 1934 Act and the rules and
regulations of the Commission thereunder.

        (m)  Compliance with Rule 463. The Company will file with the Commission
such reports as may be required pursuant to Rule 463 of the 1933 Act
Regulations.

        SECTION 4.  Payment of Expenses.

        (a)  Expenses. The Company will pay all expenses incident to the
performance of its obligations under this Agreement including (i) the
preparation, printing and filing of the Registration Statement (including
financial statements and exhibits) as originally filed and of each amendment
thereto, (ii) the preparation, issuance and delivery of the certificates for the
Securities and the Common Stock issuable upon conversion thereof, (iii) the fees
and disbursements of the Company's counsel, accountants and other advisors, (iv)
the qualification of the Securities and the Common Stock issuable upon
conversion thereof under securities laws in accordance with the provisions of
Section 3(f) hereof, including filing fees and the reasonable fees and
disbursements of counsel for the Underwriters in connection therewith and in
connection with the preparation of the Blue Sky Survey and any supplement
thereto, (v) the printing and delivery to the Underwriters of copies of each
preliminary prospectus, the Prospectus and any amendments or supplements
thereto, (vi) the preparation, printing and delivery to the Underwriters of
copies of the Blue Sky Survey and any supplement thereto, (vii) the fees and
expenses of any transfer agent or registrar for the Securities and the Common
Stock issuable upon conversion thereof and (viii) the filing fees incident to,
and the reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel to the Underwriters in
connection with, the review by the National Association of Securities Dealers,
Inc. (the "NASD") of the terms of the sale of the Securities and the Common
Stock issuable upon conversion thereof.

        (b)  Termination of Agreement. If this Agreement is terminated by the
Representatives in accordance with the provisions of Section 5 or Section
9(a)(i) hereof, the Company shall reimburse the Underwriters for all of their
out-of-pocket expenses, including the reasonable fees and disbursements of
counsel for the Underwriters.

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        SECTION 5. Conditions of Underwriters' Obligations. The obligations of
the several Underwriters hereunder are subject to the accuracy of the
representations and warranties of the Company contained in Section 1 hereof or
in certificates of any officer of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or
Material Holdings of the Company delivered pursuant to the provisions hereof, to
the performance by the Company of its covenants and other obligations hereunder,
and to the following further conditions:

        (a)  Effectiveness of Registration Statement. The Registration
Statement, including any Rule 462(b) Registration Statement, has become
effective and at Closing Time no stop order suspending the effectiveness of the
Registration Statement shall have been issued under the 1933 Act or proceedings
therefor initiated or threatened by the Commission, and any request on the part
of the Commission for additional information shall have been complied with to
the reasonable satisfaction of counsel to the Underwriters. A prospectus
containing the Rule 430A Information shall have been filed with the Commission
in accordance with Rule 424(b) (or a post-effective amendment providing such
information shall have been filed and declared effective in accordance with the
requirements of Rule 430A) or, if the Company has elected to rely upon Rule 434,
a Term Sheet shall have been filed with the Commission in accordance with Rule
424(b).

        (b)  Opinions of Counsel for Company. At Closing Time, the
Representatives shall have received the favorable opinion, dated as of Closing
Time, of (x) Dechert Price & Rhoads, counsel for the Company, and (y) Davis Polk
& Wardwell, special 1940 Act counsel for the Company, in form and substance
satisfactory to counsel for the Underwriters, together with signed or reproduced
copies of such letter for each of the other Underwriters to the effect set forth
in Exhibit A and Exhibit B hereto, respectively. Such counsel may also state
that, insofar as such opinion involves factual matters, they have relied, to the
extent they deem proper, upon certificates of officers of the Company, its
Subsidiaries and its Material Holdings and certificates of public officials

        (c)  Opinion of Counsel for Underwriters. At Closing Time, the
Representatives shall have received the favorable opinion, dated as of Closing
Time, of Davis Polk & Wardwell, counsel for the Underwriters, together with
signed or reproduced copies of such letter for each of the other Underwriters,
in form and substance satisfactory to the Representatives. Such counsel may also
state that, insofar as such opinion involves factual matters, they have relied,
to the extent they deem proper, upon certificates of officers of the Company,
its Subsidiaries and its Material Holdings and certificates of public officials.

        (d)  Officers' Certificate. At Closing Time, there shall not have been,

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since the date hereof or since the respective dates as of which information is
given in the Prospectus, any Material Adverse Effect, whether or not arising in
the ordinary course of business, and the Representatives shall have received a
certificate of the President or a Vice President of the Company and of the chief
financial or chief accounting officer of the Company, dated as of Closing Time,
to the effect that (i) there has been no such Material Adverse Effect, (ii) the
representations and warranties in Section 1(a) hereof are true and correct with
the same force and effect as though expressly made at and as of Closing Time,
(iii) the Company has complied in all material respects with all agreements and
satisfied in all material respects all conditions on its part to be performed or
satisfied at or prior to Closing Time, and (iv) no stop order suspending the
effectiveness of the Registration Statement has been issued and no proceeding
for that purpose has been instituted or is pending or is contemplated by the
Commission.

        (e)  Accountant's Comfort Letters. At the time of the execution of this
Agreement, the Representatives shall have received one or more letters from KPMG
LLP dated such date, in form and substance satisfactory to the Representatives,
together with signed or reproduced copies of such letter(s) for each of the
other Underwriters containing statements and information of the type ordinarily
included in accountants' "comfort letters" to underwriters with respect to the
financial statements and certain financial information contained in the
Registration Statement and the Prospectus.

        (f)  Bring-down Comfort Letter. At Closing Time, the Representatives
shall have received from KPMG LLP letter(s), dated as of Closing Time, to the
effect that they reaffirm the statements made in the letters furnished pursuant
to subsection (e) of this Section, except that the specified date referred to
shall be a date not more than three business days prior to Closing Time.

        (g)  Lock-up Agreements. At the date of this Agreement, the
Representatives shall have received an agreement substantially in the form of
Exhibit C hereto signed by such securityholders as the Representatives and the
Company may mutually agree.

        (h)  No Objection.  The NASD has confirmed that it has not raised any
objection with respect to the fairness and reasonableness of the underwriting
terms and arrangements.

        (i)  Maintenance of Rating. At Closing Time, the Securities shall be
rated at least   by Moody's Investor's Service Inc. and   by Standard & Poor's
Ratings Group, a division of McGraw-Hill, Inc. Since the date of this Agreement,
there shall not have occurred a downgrading in the rating assigned to the
Securities or any of the Company's other debt securities by any "nationally
recognized statistical

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rating agency", as that term is defined by the Commission for the purposes of
Rule 436(g)(2) under the 1933 Act, and no such organization shall have publicly
announced that it has under surveillance or review its rating of the Securities
or any of the Company's other debt securities.

        (j)  Conditions to Purchase of Option Securities. In the event that the
Underwriters exercise their option provided in Section 2(b) hereof to purchase
all or any portion of the Option Securities, the representations and warranties
of the Company contained herein and the statements in any certificates furnished
by the Company or any subsidiary of the Company hereunder shall be true and
correct as of each Date of Delivery and, at the relevant Date of Delivery, the
Representatives shall have received:


                 (i)    Officers' Certificate. A certificate, dated such Date of
            Delivery, of the President or a Vice President of the Company and of
            the chief financial or chief accounting officer of the Company
            confirming that the certificate delivered at the Closing Time
            pursuant to Section 5(d) hereof remains true and correct as of such
            Date of Delivery.

                 (ii)   Opinion of Counsel for Company. The favorable opinion of
            Dechert Price & Rhoads, counsel for the Company, in form and
            substance satisfactory to counsel for the Underwriters, dated such
            Date of Delivery, relating to the Option Securities to be purchased
            on such Date of Delivery and otherwise to the same effect as the
            opinion required by Section 5(b) hereof.

                 (iii)  Opinion of Special 1940 Act Counsel. The favorable
            opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell, special 1940 Act counsel for the
            Company, dated such Date of Delivery, relating to the 1940 Act and
            otherwise to the same effect as the opinion required by Section 5(b)
            hereof.

                 (iv)   Opinion of Counsel for Underwriters. The favorable
            opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell, counsel for the Underwriters,
            dated such Date of Delivery, relating to the Option Securities to be
            purchased on such Date of Delivery and otherwise to the same effect
            as the opinion required by Section 5(c) hereof.

                 (v)    Bring-down Comfort Letter. One or more letters from KPMG
            LLP, in form and substance satisfactory to the Representatives and
            dated such Date of Delivery, substantially in the same form and
            substance as the letter furnished to the Representatives pursuant to

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            Section 5(f) hereof, except that the "specified date" in the letter
            furnished pursuant to this paragraph shall be a date not more than
            five days prior to such Date of Delivery.

                 (vi)    No Downgrading. Subsequent to the date of this
            Agreement, no downgrading shall have occurred in the rating accorded
            the Securities or of any of the Company's other securities by any
            "nationally recognized statistical rating organization", as that
            term is defined by the Commission for purposes of Rule 436(g)(2)
            under the 1933 Act, and no such organization shall have publicly
            announced that it has under surveillance or review its ratings of
            any of the Company's securities.

        (k)  Additional Documents. At Closing Time and at each Date of Delivery,
counsel for the Underwriters shall have been furnished with such documents and
opinions as they may require for the purpose of enabling them to pass upon the
issuance and sale of the Securities and the Common Stock issuable upon
conversion as contemplated in this Agreement, as the case may be, or in order to
evidence the accuracy of any of the representations or warranties, or the
fulfillment of any of the conditions, herein contained; and all proceedings
taken by the Company in connection with the issuance and sale of the Securities
and the Common Stock issuable upon conversion as contemplated in this Agreement,
as the case may be, shall be satisfactory in form and substance to the
Representatives and counsel for the Underwriters.

        (l)  Termination of Agreement. If any condition specified in this
Section shall not have been fulfilled in all material respects when and as
required to be fulfilled, this Agreement, or, in the case of any condition to
the purchase of Option Securities on a Date of Delivery which is after the
Closing Time, the obligations of the several Underwriters to purchase the
relevant Option Securities, may be terminated by the Representatives by notice
to the Company at any time at or prior to Closing Time or such Date of Delivery,
as the case may be, and such termination shall be without liability of any party
to any other party except as provided in Section 4 and except that Sections 1,
6, 7 and 8 shall survive any such termination and remain in full force and
effect.

        SECTION 6.  Indemnification.

        (a)  Indemnification of Underwriters. The Company agrees to indemnify
and hold harmless each Underwriter and each person, if any, who controls any
Underwriter within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act or Section 20 of
the 1934 Act as follows:

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                 (i)     against any and all loss, liability, claim, damage and
        expense whatsoever, as incurred, arising out of any untrue statement or
        alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in the
        Registration Statement (or any amendment thereto), including the Rule
        430A Information and the Rule 434 Information, if applicable, or the
        omission or alleged omission therefrom of a material fact required to be
        stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not
        misleading or arising out of any untrue statement or alleged untrue
        statement of a material fact included in any preliminary prospectus or
        the Prospectus (or any amendment or supplement thereto), or the omission
        or alleged omission therefrom of a material fact necessary in order to
        make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under
        which they were made, not misleading;

                 (ii)    against any and all loss, liability, claim, damage and
        expense whatsoever, as incurred, to the extent of the aggregate amount
        paid in settlement of any litigation, or any investigation or proceeding
        by any governmental agency or body, commenced or threatened, or of any
        claim whatsoever based upon any such untrue statement or omission, or
        any such alleged untrue statement or omission; provided that (subject to
        Section 6(d) below) any such settlement is effected with the written
        consent of the Company; and

                 (iii)   against any and all expense whatsoever, as incurred
        (including the fees and disbursements of counsel chosen by Merrill
        Lynch), reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending
        against any litigation, or any investigation or proceeding by any
        governmental agency or body, commenced or threatened, or any claim
        whatsoever based upon any such untrue statement or omission, to the
        extent that any such expense is not paid under (i) or (ii) above;

provided, however, that this indemnity agreement shall not apply to any loss,
- --------  -------
liability, claim, damage or expense to the extent arising out of any untrue
statement or omission or alleged untrue statement or omission made in reliance
upon and in conformity with written information furnished to the Company by any
Underwriter through the Representatives expressly for use in the Registration
Statement (or any amendment thereto), including the Rule 430A Information and
the Rule 434 Information, if applicable, or any preliminary prospectus or the
Prospectus (or any amendment or supplement thereto) provided, further, that the
foregoing indemnity agreement with respect to any preliminary prospectus shall
not inure to the benefit of any Underwriter who failed to deliver a Prospectus
to the person asserting any such losses, liabilities, claims, damages and
expenses, to the extent that any such loss, liability, claim, damage or expense
of such Underwriter results from the fact that such Underwriter sold Securities
to a person as to whom it shall be established

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that there was not sent or given, at or prior to the written confirmation of
such sale, a copy of an amended or supplements preliminary prospectus (excluding
documents incorporated by reference) in any case where such delivery is required
by the Act if the Company has previously furnished copies thereof in sufficient
quantity to such Underwriter and with sufficient time to effect a recirculation
pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act and the loss, liability, claim,
damage, or expense of such Underwriter results from an untrue statement or
omission of a material fact contained in the preliminary prospectus which was
identified in writing prior to the effective date of the registration statement
to such Underwriter and corrected in an amended or supplemented preliminary
prospectus (excluding any document incorporated by reference) and such
correction would have cured the defect giving rise to such loss, claim, damage
or liability.

        (b)  Indemnification of Company, Directors and Officers. Each
Underwriter severally agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its
directors, each of its officers who signed the Registration Statement, and each
person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the
1933 Act or Section 20 of the 1934 Act against any and all loss, liability,
claim, damage and expense described in the indemnity contained in subsection (a)
of this Section, as incurred, but only with respect to untrue statements or
omissions, or alleged untrue statements or omissions, made in the Registration
Statement (or any amendment thereto), including the Rule 430A Information and
the Rule 434 Information, if applicable, or any preliminary prospectus or the
Prospectus (or any amendment or supplement thereto) in reliance upon and in
conformity with written information furnished to the Company by such Underwriter
through the Representatives expressly for use in the Registration Statement (or
any amendment thereto) or such preliminary prospectus or the Prospectus (or any
amendment or supplement thereto).

        (c)  Actions against Parties; Notification. Each indemnified party shall
give notice as promptly as reasonably practicable to each indemnifying party of
any action commenced against it in respect of which indemnity may be sought
hereunder, but failure to so notify an indemnifying party shall not relieve such
indemnifying party from any liability hereunder to the extent it is not
materially prejudiced as a result thereof and in any event shall not relieve it
from any liability which it may have otherwise than on account of this indemnity
agreement. In the case of parties indemnified pursuant to Section 6(a) above,
counsel to the indemnified parties shall be selected by Merrill Lynch, and, in
the case of parties indemnified pursuant to Section 6(b) above, counsel to the
indemnified parties shall be selected by the Company. An indemnifying party may
participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action; provided,
however, that counsel to the indemnifying party shall not (except with the
consent of the indemnified party) also be counsel to the indemnified party. In
no event shall the indemnifying parties

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be liable for fees and expenses of more than one counsel (in addition to any
local counsel) separate from their own counsel for all indemnified parties in
connection with any one action or separate but similar or related actions in the
same jurisdiction arising out of the same general allegations or circumstances.
No indemnifying party shall, without the prior written consent of the
indemnified parties, settle or compromise or consent to the entry of any
judgment with respect to any litigation, or any investigation or proceeding by
any governmental agency or body, commenced or threatened, or any claim
whatsoever in respect of which indemnification or contribution could be sought
under this Section 6 or Section 7 hereof (whether or not the indemnified parties
are actual or potential parties thereto), unless such settlement, compromise or
consent (i) includes an unconditional release of each indemnified party from all
liability arising out of such litigation, investigation, proceeding or claim and
(ii) does not include a statement as to or an admission of fault, culpability or
a failure to act by or on behalf of any indemnified party.

        (d)  Settlement without Consent if Failure to Reimburse. If at any time
an indemnified party shall have requested an indemnifying party to reimburse the
indemnified party for fees and expenses of counsel, such indemnifying party
agrees that it shall be liable for any settlement of the nature contemplated by
Section 6(a)(iii) effected without its written consent if (i) such settlement is
entered into more than 45 days after receipt by such indemnifying party of the
aforesaid request, (ii) such indemnifying party shall have received notice of
the terms of such settlement at least 30 days prior to such settlement being
entered into and (iii) such indemnifying party shall not have reimbursed such
indemnified party in accordance with such request prior to the date of such
settlement.

        SECTION 7. Contribution. If the indemnification provided for in Section
6 hereof is for any reason unavailable to or insufficient to hold harmless an
indemnified party in respect of any losses, liabilities, claims, damages or
expenses referred to therein, then each indemnifying party shall contribute to
the aggregate amount of such losses, liabilities, claims, damages and expenses
incurred by such indemnified party, as incurred, (i) in such proportion as is
appropriate to reflect the relative benefits received by the Company on the one
hand and the Underwriters on the other hand from the offering of the Securities
and the Common Stock issuable upon conversion thereof pursuant to this Agreement
or (ii) if the allocation provided by clause (i) is not permitted by applicable
law, in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect not only the relative
benefits referred to in clause (i) above but also the relative fault of the
Company on the one hand and of the Underwriters on the other hand in connection
with the statements or omissions, which resulted in such losses, liabilities,
claims, damages or expenses, as well as any other relevant equitable
considerations.

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        The relative benefits received by the Company on the one hand and the
Underwriters on the other hand in connection with the offering of the Securities
pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed to be in the same respective
proportions as the total net proceeds from the offering of the Securities
pursuant to this Agreement (before deducting expenses) received by the Company
and the total underwriting discount and commissions received by the
Underwriters, in each case as set forth on the cover of the Prospectus, or, if
Rule 434 is used, the corresponding location on the Term Sheet, bear to the
aggregate initial public offering price of the Securities as set forth on such
cover.

        The relative fault of the Company on the one hand and the Underwriters
on the other hand shall be determined by reference to, among other things,
whether any such untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or
omission or alleged omission to state a material fact relates to information
supplied by the Company or by the Underwriters and the parties' relative intent,
knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such
statement or omission or any violation of the nature referred to in Section
6(a)(ii)(A) hereof.

        The Company and the Underwriters agree that it would not be just and
equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 7 were determined by pro rata
allocation (even if the Underwriters were treated as one entity for such
purpose) or by any other method of allocation which does not take account of the
equitable considerations referred to above in this Section 7. The aggregate
amount of losses, liabilities, claims, damages and expenses incurred by an
indemnified party and referred to above in this Section 7 shall be deemed to
include any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by such indemnified
party in investigating, preparing or defending against any litigation, or any
investigation or proceeding by any governmental agency or body, commenced or
threatened, or any claim whatsoever based upon any such untrue or alleged untrue
statement or omission or alleged omission.

        Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 7, no Underwriter shall
be required to contribute any amount in excess of the amount by which the total
price at which the Securities underwritten by it and distributed to the public
were offered to the public exceeds the amount of any damages which such
Underwriter has otherwise been required to pay by reason of any such untrue or
alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission.

        No person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of
Section 11(f) of the 1933 Act) shall be entitled to contribution from any person
who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation.

        For purposes of this Section 7, each person, if any, who controls

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Underwriter within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act or Section 20 of
the 1934 Act shall have the same rights to contribution as such Underwriter, and
each director of the Company, each officer of the Company who signed the
Registration Statement, and each person, if any, who controls the Company within
the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act or Section 20 of the 1934 Act shall
have the same rights to contribution as the Company. The Underwriters'
respective obligations to contribute pursuant to this Section 7 are several in
proportion to the number of Initial Securities set forth opposite their
respective names in Schedule A hereto and not joint.

        SECTION 8. Representations, Warranties and Agreements to Survive
Delivery. All representations, warranties and agreements contained in this
Agreement or in certificates of officers of the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries or its Material Holdings submitted pursuant hereto, shall remain
operative and in full force and effect, regardless of any investigation made by
or on behalf of any Underwriter or controlling person, or by or on behalf of the
Company, and shall survive delivery of the Securities to the Underwriters.

        SECTION 9.  Termination of Agreement.

       (a)  Termination; General. The Representatives may terminate this
Agreement, by notice to the Company, at any time at or prior to Closing Time (i)
if there has been, since the time of execution of this Agreement or since the
respective dates as of which information is given in the Prospectus, any
material adverse change in the condition, financial or otherwise, or in the
earnings, business affairs or business prospects of the Company and its
Subsidiaries considered as one enterprise, whether or not arising in the
ordinary course of business, or (ii) if there has occurred any material adverse
change in the financial markets in the United States or the international
financial markets, any outbreak of hostilities or escalation thereof or other
calamity or crisis or any change or development involving a prospective change
in national or international political, financial or economic conditions, in
each case the effect of which is such as to make it, in the judgment of the
Representatives, impracticable to market the Securities or to enforce contracts
for the sale of the Securities, or (iii) if trading in any securities of the
Company has been suspended or materially limited by the Commission or the Nasdaq
National Market, or if trading generally on the New York Stock Exchange or in
the Nasdaq National Market has been suspended or materially limited, or minimum
or maximum prices for trading have been fixed, or maximum ranges for prices have
been required, by any of said exchanges or by such system or by order of the
Commission, the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. or any other
governmental authority, or (iv) if a banking moratorium has been declared by
either Federal or New York authorities.

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       (b)  Liabilities. If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to this
Section, such termination shall be without liability of any party to any other
party except as provided in Section 4 hereof, and provided further that Sections
1, 6, 7 and 8 shall survive such termination and remain in full force and
effect.

        SECTION 10. Default by One or More of the Underwriters. If one or more
of the Underwriters shall fail at Closing Time or a Date of Delivery to purchase
the Securities which it or they are obligated to purchase under this Agreement
(the "Defaulted Securities"), the Representatives shall have the right, within
24 hours thereafter, to make arrangements for one or more of the non-defaulting
Underwriters, or any other underwriters, to purchase all, but not less than all,
of the Defaulted Securities in such amounts as may be agreed upon and upon the
terms herein set forth; if, however, the Representatives shall not have
completed such arrangements within such 24-hour period, then:

       (a)  if the number of Defaulted Securities does not exceed 10% of the
number of Securities to be purchased on such date, each of the non-defaulting
Underwriters shall be obligated, severally and not jointly, to purchase the full
amount thereof in the proportions that their respective underwriting obligations
hereunder bear to the underwriting obligations of all non-defaulting
Underwriters, or

       (b)  if the number of Defaulted Securities exceeds 10% of the number of
Securities to be purchased on such date, this Agreement or, with respect to any
Date of Delivery which occurs after the Closing Time, the obligation of the
Underwriters to purchase and of the Company to sell the Option Securities to be
purchased and sold on such Date of Delivery shall terminate without liability on
the part of any non-defaulting Underwriter.

        No action taken pursuant to this Section shall relieve any defaulting
Underwriter from liability in respect of its default.

        In the event of any such default which does not result in a termination
of this Agreement or, in the case of a Date of Delivery which is after the
Closing Time, which does not result in a termination of the obligation of the
Underwriters to purchase and the Company to sell the relevant Option Securities,
as the case may be, either the Representatives or the Company shall have the
right to postpone Closing Time or the relevant Date of Delivery, as the case may
be, for a period not exceeding seven days in order to effect any required
changes in the Registration Statement or the Prospectus or in any other
documents or arrangements. As used herein, the term "Underwriter" includes any
person substituted for a Underwriter under this Section 10.

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        SECTION 11. Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if mailed or
transmitted by any standard form of telecommunication. Notices to the
Underwriters shall be directed to the Representatives at North Tower, World
Financial Center, New York, New York 10281-1201, attention of Matthew Abrusci,
Esq.; and notices to the Company shall be directed to it at Building 800, 435
Devon Park Drive, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087, attention of Henry N. Nassau, Esq.

        SECTION 12. Parties. This Agreement shall each inure to the benefit of
and be binding upon the Underwriters and the Company and their respective
successors. Nothing expressed or mentioned in this Agreement is intended or
shall be construed to give any person, firm or corporation, other than the
Underwriters and the Company and their respective successors and the controlling
persons and officers and directors referred to in Sections 6 and 7 and their
heirs and legal Representatives, any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim
under or in respect of this Agreement or any provision herein contained. This
Agreement and all conditions and provisions hereof are intended to be for the
sole and exclusive benefit of the Underwriters and the Company and their
respective successors, and said controlling persons and officers and directors
and their heirs and legal Representatives, and for the benefit of no other
person, firm or corporation. No purchaser of Securities from any Underwriter
shall be deemed to be a successor by reason merely of such purchase.

        SECTION 13. GOVERNING LAW AND TIME.  THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED
BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
SPECIFIED TIMES OF DAY REFER TO NEW YORK CITY TIME.

        SECTION 14. Effect of Headings.  The Article and Section headings
herein and the Table of Contents are for convenience only and shall not affect
the construction hereof.

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        If the foregoing is in accordance with your understanding of our
agreement, please sign and return to the Company a counterpart hereof, whereupon
this instrument, along with all counterparts, will become a binding agreement
between the Underwriters and the Company in accordance with its terms.

                                        Very truly yours,
                                        INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

                                        By
                                           ------------------------------------
                                           Title:


CONFIRMED AND ACCEPTED,
as of the date first above written:
MERRILL LYNCH & CO.
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH
        INCORPORATED
GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO.
DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.


By: MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH
            INCORPORATED

By
   --------------------------------------
            Authorized Signatory

For itself and as Representative of the
other Underwriters named in Schedule A hereto.
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                                  SCHEDULE A


                                                                     Principal
                                                                     Amount of
Name of Underwriter                                                 Securities
- -------------------                                               --------------
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
        Incorporated.............................................
Goldman, Sachs & Co..............................................
Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.....................................
                                                                    ------------

Total                                                               $250,000,000
                                                                    ============

                                     Sch A-1
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                                   SCHEDULE B

                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
                                  $250,000,000
                  [ ]% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2004


        1. The initial public offering price of the Securities shall be [ ]% of
the principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest, if any, from the date of
issuance.

        2. The purchase price to be paid by the Underwriters for the Initial
Securities shall be [ ]% of the principal amount thereof.

        3. The interest rate on the Securities shall be [ ]% per annum.

        4. The Securities shall be convertible into shares of common stock, par
value $.001 per share, of the Company at an initial conversion price of $   per
share (equivalent to a conversion rate of   shares per $1,000 principal amount
of Securities).

        5. The Securities may be redeemed in whole or in part, at any time
before   , 2002, at a redemption price equal to $1,000 per $1,000 principal
amount of the Securities to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest, if
any, to the date of redemption if the closing price of Common Stock has exceeded
150% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days within
a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the trading day before the
date of mailing of the provisional redemption notice. Upon any provisional
redemption, the Company must make an additional payment in cash with respect to
the Securities called for redemption in an amount equal to $   per $1,000
principal amount of the Securities, less the amount of any interest actually
paid on the Securities before the call for redemption. The Company will be
obligated to make this additional payment on all Securities called for
provisional redemption, including any Security converted after the notice date
and before the provisional redemption date.

        6. The Securities may be redeemed at any time on or after   2002, at
redemption prices described in the Prospectus plus accrued and unpaid interest.

        7. Upon a change of control event, each holder of the Securities may
require the Company to repurchase some or all of the Securities at a purchase
price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Securities plus accrued and
unpaid interest. The Company may, at its option, instead of paying the change in
control purchase price in cash, pay it in Common Stock valued at 95% of the
average of

                                    Sch B-1
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the closing sales prices of Common Stock for the five trading days immediately
preceding and including the third day prior to the date the Company is required
to repurchase the Securities. The Company cannot pay the change in control
purchase price in Common Stock unless the Company satisfies the conditions
described in the Indenture.


                                     Sch B-2
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                                   SCHEDULE C

                          LIST OF PERSONS AND ENTITIES
                                SUBJECT TO LOCKUP



Individual/Trust Name                          Signatory (where applicable)
- ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Ann B. Alexander
Douglas A. Alexander
Matthias Allgaier
Shaun G. Andrikopouloss
Michelle Arden
John H. and Karen Ashbaugh
Rajesh Atluru
Rob Ayer
Jeff Ballowe
Stewart Bertron
Coleman Bienvenu, Jr.
Rodney Bienvenu
F. Scott Blackburn
Robert S. Blank
Ellen Blood
Michael J. Bogar
Don E. Bonazzo
Peter J. Boni
Joseph Bovi
Chris L. Branscum
Julian A. Brodsky
Frederick D. and Joyce H. Brown
Susan R. Buckley
Walter W. Buckley, Jr.
Walter W. Buckley, III
Richard G. Bunker, Jr.
TUA Charlotte S. Burch                         By:  Susan S. Burch, Trustee
J. Christopher Burch
John W. Burch
Robert L. Burch
Robert L. Burch TUA                            By: John W. Burch, Trustee
TUA Robert L. Burch, II                        By: Susan S. Burch, Trustee
TUA Victoria N. Burch                          By: Susan S. Burch, Trustee
T. Richard Butera
James I. Cash, Jr., Ph.D.


                                    Sch C-1
<PAGE>

Individual/Trust Name                          Signatory (where applicable)
- ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------
William C. Cason
K.B. Chandrasekha
Daniel F. Chapey
Salvador Chavez
Haobo Chen
David Chu
Churchill Family Partnership LP                By:  Winston J. Churchill
Scott L. Claver
Anthony J. Colarulo
Regan Coleman
Comcast ICG, Inc.                              By:  Julian A. Brodsky
Kevin Comerford
Alan R. Cooke
Marc Cummins
CPQ Holdings, Inc.                             By:  Linda S. Auwers
James Dai
Bruce Dallas
Gary Danehower
Richard D'Angelo
Frederick Mark D'Annolfo
Stephen B. Darby
Dwight Darling
Henry Davis
Robert E. Davoli
Pierre de Saint Phalle
Michael Dell
Dell Computer
Rick Devine
David M. DiPietro
Stephen Duckett
James A. Duffy
Dynabit Holding AG                             By: Daniel Segerter
Esther Dyson
Christy Howells Ericson
Eric Etheridge
Dave Evans
Sergio Faissol
Babak Farzami
F.E.A. Trust F/B/O Shelly Lotman Fisher        By:  George Ginader, Trustee
E. Michael Forgash

                                    Sch C-2
<PAGE>

Individual/Trust Name                          Signatory (where applicable)
- ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Michael H. Forster
Michael Fox
Kenneth A. Fox
Robert L. Frank
Howard M. Frankel
Stuart H. Fullerton
David D. Gathman
GE Equity                                      By:  Scott Gould
Rod and Connie Georgiu
Dr. Thomas P. Gerrity
The Stephen J. Getsy Living Trust              By:  Stephen J. Getsy
Michael K. Gilfillan
Nancy J. Gilfillan
Shane Gorman
Gregory Gozzo (via fax)
Cherryl Graham
Christopher H. Greendale
Graham Family Growth Partnership, L.P          By:  Paul L. Rudy, III
Steven C. Graham
Michael S. Grajeda
Richard A. Guttendorf, Jr.
Michael J. Halloran
Kristen Hamilton
Rowland Hanson
Chris Harding
Thomas G. and Melissa B. Harris
Alex W. Hart
Gregory W. Haskell
Austin Hearst
Todd G. Hewlin
Eric Hippeau
Michael B. High
Steven D. Hobman
Thomas C. Hohman
Daniel P. Hoogterp
Ron Hovsepian
Robert E. Howells
Alan Hu
Victor Hwang
Michele Iacovone

                                    Sch C-3
<PAGE>

Individual/Trust Name                          Signatory (where applicable)
- ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------
IBM Corporation
ICG Associates, L.P                            By:  Henry N. Nassau
International Business Machines
Internet Assets, Inc.                          By:  Bader F. A-Rezaihan
Dev Ittycheria                                 By:  Stuart J. Robin
J.F.I. - ICG, LLC
Sam Jadallah
Wendy E. Jones
Jonathan Kalman
Susan Foley Kane
Robert E. Keith, Jr.
Keystone Foods Corporation                     By:  Herbert Lotman
                                               (Chairman)
Tom Kippola
Kraft Group LLC                                By:  Robert K. Kraft,
                                               Chairman
Blair LaCorte
Teck Chye Lau
James J. Lawless, Jr.
Stephen M. Layne
Peggy Ledvina
Nathan Leight
Joanna McNeil Lewis
Brad A. Lich
Donna M. Lightner
David F. Lincoln
Links, LLC                                     By:  Robert Holmen, CFO
John A. Loftus, Jr.
William C. Loftus
Mark Lotke
Herbert and Karen Lotman                       By:  Herbert Lotman
F.E.A. Trust F/B/O Jeffrey Lotman              By:  George Ginader, Trustee
Chin-Hock Low
Ira M. Lubert
Fred and Samantha Lyman, Tenants in
Survivorship
Joseph F. and Margaret J. Lynch
Robert J. Lynch
Steven G. Madere
Terrence R. Manning
William F. Mannion, Jr.


                                    Sch C-4
<PAGE>

Individual/Trust Name                          Signatory (where applicable)
- ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Bruce D. Margetich
George R. Mark
James M. and Angela D. Marks
Anne Martin
David N. Martin
Douglas M. Marzonie
Harold E. McCloy
John McKinley
Mark A. McKinley, Jr.
Paul McNabb
Mellon Ventures NW, LLC                        By:  Ronald J. Coombs, VP
MH Associates                                  By:  Michael Hagen
Mid-America Capital Resources, Inc             By:  Joseph A. Gustin
John A. Miller, Jr.
Frank P. L. Minard
Geoffrey A. Moore
Cristina M. Morgan
Eric J. Morgan
Moses Trust                                    By:  Louise G. Moses,
                                               Robert A. Fox
                                               and Stephen B. Narin,
                                               Trustees
Daniel E. Murphy
Lawrence P. Murphy
Michael S. Murray
Warren V. Musser
Henry N. Nassau
Deborah S. Newman
John Nickolas
Paul W. Noglows
J. Gerald O'Connor
Robert K. Packard
Cynthia B. Padnos
Janet Paroo
Palantir Partners, LP                          By:  Glenn Dosmay
Bernard Pancer
James R. Patterson
Luigi A. Peluso
Penn Road Investors                            By:  Leslie A. Brun
Roger S. Penske, Jr.
Don Peppers


                                    Sch C-5
<PAGE>

Individual/Trust Name                          Signatory (where applicable)
- ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------
George L. Peterson, Jr.
Karl I. Peterson
Petropower General Partnership                 By:  James F. Adelson,
                                               Partner
Michael Pickett
Samuel A. Plum
Poduska Family LTD PTSHP                       By:  John William Poduska,
                                               Sr.
John William Poduska, Sr.
Robert A. Pollan
William L. Powar
John Preston
T. Rowe Price
Leslie C. Quick, Jr.
Thomas C. Quick
R.A.F. Ventures VII, L.P.                      By:  Robert A. Fox
Joseph M. Ramos
Ramsey Beirne Partners, LLC                    By:  James H. Chung, Member
                                               & CFO
Krishna Rangarajan
VBW Raptor Fund LLC                            By:  David J. Duval
R.C. Estes
M. Reid & Company                              By:  Michael M. Reid
M. Reid & Company II, LLC                      By:  Robert H. Woosley,
                                               President
River Light LLC                                By:  Mitchell J. Kelly
RMDG Investors, LLC                            By:  Robert S. Carpenter
Peter R. Roberts                               VP BancBoston Investments
                                               Inc.
Marha Rogers
Lou Ryan
Safeguard 98 Capital L.P.                      By:  James A. Ounsworth
Safeguard International Advisors, LLC          By:  Arthur R. Spector
Safeguard Scientifics (Delaware), Inc.         By:  James A. Ounsworth
Carol Sue Sandler
Wayne B. Saunders
John S. Scott
Frank Selldorff
Christopher K. Sellers
Stephen Sharp
Mayo A. Shattuck, III


                                    Sch C-6
<PAGE>

Individual/Trust Name                          Signatory (where applicable)
- ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Yossi Sheffi
Shoemaker Internet, LP                         By:  Peter Shoemaker
Donna M. Shore
Paul G. Shorthose
Patrick C. Shutt
Edward Sickles
Allan A. Siegert
Paul H. Slaats
Christopher Smith
E. Barry Smith
S.M.M. Internet                                By:  Robert A. Sargent
David Solomont
Peter Solvik
Patricia Solvik
Ronni Sonnenberg
James Stableford
Charles G. Stacey
Jeffrey P. Stamen
David A. Stamm
Edward Steidle, II
Bradley H. Stein
Karl F. Steiner
Stojka Brothers Partnership                    By:  Nick J. Stojka
Charles W. Stryker
Tarrant Internet Partners, L.P.                By:  James J. O'Brien
Technology Leaders Management, Inc.            By:  Pamela A. Strisofsky
Technology Leaders II C.V.                     By:  Pamela A. Strisofsky
Technology Leaders II L.P.
Technology Leaders II Offshore C.V.
Jean C. Tempel
John B. Thompson II and
Susan M. Thompson
TL Ventures IV L.P.                            By:  Robert E. Keith, Jr.
Dawn Ann Travis
Ronald J. Trichon, Jr.
Jeffrey A. Uthoff
Gerard T. Van Arkel
5 S Ventures, LLC                              By:  K.B. Chandrasekha
Colin Wahl
Mark L. Walsh
David Weaver


                                    Sch C-7
<PAGE>

Individual/Trust Name                          Signatory (where applicable)
- ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------
David A. Weber
Gary Wendt
William J. Wilcoxson
Scott R. Williams
Richard J. Winton
David Wolf
Sherri L. Wolf
Allyn C. Woodward, Jr.
World Venture Partners Inc.                    By:  Michael Ritter
Robert G. Yablunsky
Betty Yamanaka
Terrence Yanni
Sergio Zyman

                                    Sch C-8
<PAGE>

                                                                      Exhibit A


                    FORM OF OPINION OF DECHERT PRICE & RHOADS
                           TO BE DELIVERED PURSUANT TO
                                  SECTION 5(b)


         1. The Company has been duly incorporated and is validly existing as a
corporation in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware.

         2. The Company has corporate power and corporate authority to own,
lease and operate its properties and to conduct its business as described in the
Prospectus and to enter into and perform its obligations under the Purchase
Agreement. The Company is duly qualified as a foreign corporation to transact
business and is in good standing in each of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and
California.

         3. The Company has ____________ authorized, issued and outstanding
shares of capital stock as set forth in the Prospectus under the caption
"Capitalization" (except for subsequent issuances, if any, pursuant to the U.S.
Purchase Agreement and the International Purchase Agreement or pursuant to
reservations, agreements or employee benefit plans referred to in the Prospectus
or pursuant to the exercise of convertible securities or options referred to in
the Prospectus); the shares of issued and outstanding capital stock have been
duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid and non-assessable; and
none of the outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company was issued in
violation of the preemptive or other similar rights of any securityholder of the
Company.

         4. The Securities have been duly authorized and, at the Closing Time,
will have been duly executed by the Company and, when authenticated, issued and
delivered in the manner provided for in the Indenture and delivered against
payment of the purchase price therefor as provided in this Agreement, will
constitute valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the
Company in accordance with their terms, except as the enforcement thereof may be
limited by bankruptcy, insolvency (including, without limitation, all laws
relating to fraudulent transfers), reorganization, moratorium or similar laws
affecting enforcement of creditors' rights generally and except as enforcement
thereof is subject to general principles of equity (regardless of whether
enforcement is considered in proceeding in equity or at law), and will be in the
form contemplated by, and entitled to the benefits of, the Indenture.

         5. The Indenture has been duly authorized by the Company and duly


                                    Ex. A-1
<PAGE>

qualified under the 1939 Act and, when duly executed and delivered by the
Company and the Trustee, will constitute a valid and binding agreement of the
Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except as
the enforcement thereof may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency (including,
without limitation, all laws relating to fraudulent transfers), reorganization,
moratorium or similar laws affecting enforcement of creditors' rights generally
and except as enforcement thereof is subject to general principles of equity
(regardless of whether enforcement is considered in a proceeding in equity or at
law).

        6.  The Securities are in the form contemplated by the Indenture, have
been duly authorized by the Company and, assuming that the Securities have been
duly authenticated by the Trustee in the manner described in its certificate
delivered to you today (which fact such counsel need not determine by an
inspection of the Securities), the Securities have been duly executed, issued
and delivered by the Company and constitute valid and binding obligations of the
Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their terms, except
as the enforcement thereof may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency (including,
without limitation, all laws relating to fraudulent transfers), reorganization,
moratorium or similar laws affecting enforcement of creditors' rights generally
and except as enforcement thereof is subject to general principles of equity
(regardless of whether enforcement is considered in a proceeding in equity or at
law), and will be entitled to the benefits of the Indenture.

        7.  Upon issuance and delivery of the Securities in accordance with this
Agreement and the Indenture, the Securities will be convertible at the option of
the holder thereof for shares of Common Stock in accordance with the terms of
the Securities and the Indenture; the shares of Common Stock issuable upon
conversion of the Securities have been duly authorized and reserved for issuance
upon such conversion by all necessary corporate action and such shares, when
issued upon such conversion, will be validly issued and will be fully paid and
non-assessable; no holder of such shares will be subject to personal liability
by reason of being such a holder.

        8.  The Indenture has been duly qualified under the 1939 Act.

        9.  The Securities and the Indenture conform as to legal matters in all
material respects to the descriptions thereof contained in the Prospectus.

        10. The issuance as a stock dividend on December 10, 1999 by the Company
to each holder of record of shares of Common Stock of two shares of Common Stock
for every share of Common Stock held of record at the close of business on
December 6, 1999, has been duly authorized and approved, and upon such issuance
such shares shall be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.


                                    Ex. A-2
<PAGE>

        11. Each majority-owned subsidiary and Material Holding has been duly
incorporated and is validly existing as a corporation in good standing under the
laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation, has corporate power and corporate
authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to conduct its business
as described in the Prospectus; except as otherwise disclosed in the
Registration Statement, the issued and outstanding capital stock of each
majority-owned subsidiary or Material Holding owned by the Company has been duly
authorized and validly issued, is fully paid and non-assessable and, to the best
of our knowledge, is owned by the Company, directly or through majority-owned
subsidiaries, free and clear of any security interest, mortgage, pledge, lien,
encumbrance, claim or equity other than to the lenders under the revolving bank
credit facility; and none of the outstanding shares of capital stock of any
subsidiary or Material Holding owned by the Company was issued in violation of
the preemptive or similar rights of any securityholder of each subsidiary or
Material Holding.

        12. The Purchase Agreement has been duly authorized executed and
delivered by the Company.

        13. The Registration Statement, including any Rule 462(b) Registration
Statement, has been declared effective under the 1933 Act; any required filing
of the Prospectus pursuant to Rule 424(b) has been made in the manner and within
the time period required by Rule 424(b); and, to the best of our knowledge, no
stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement or any
Rule 462(b) Registration Statement has been issued under the 1933 Act and no
proceedings for that purpose have been instituted or are pending or threatened
by the Commission.

        14. The Registration Statement, including any Rule 462(b) Registration
Statement, the Rule 430A Information and the Rule 434 Information, as
applicable, the Prospectus and each amendment or supplement to the Registration
Statement and the Prospectus as of their respective effective or issue dates
(other than the financial statements, supporting schedules and other financial
data included therein or omitted therefrom, as to which we need express no
opinion) complied as to form in all material respects with the requirements of
the 1933 Act and the 1933 Act Regulations.

        15. The form of certificate used to evidence the Common Stock complies
in all material respects with all applicable statutory requirements, with any
applicable requirements of the Certificate of Incorporation and by-laws of the
Company and the requirements of the Nasdaq National Market.

        16. To our knowledge, there is not pending or threatened any action,


                                    Ex. A-3
<PAGE>

suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation, to which the Company or any
majority-owned subsidiary is a party, or to which the property of the Company or
any majority-owned subsidiary is subject, before or brought by any court or
governmental agency or body, domestic or foreign, which might reasonably be
expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect with respect to the Company, or
which might reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect the
properties or assets thereof or the consummation of the transactions
contemplated in the Purchase Agreement or the performance by the Company of its
obligations thereunder.

        17. The information in the Prospectus and in the Registration Statement
to the extent that it constitutes matters of law, summaries of legal matters,
the Company's Certificate of Incorporation and bylaws or legal proceedings, or
legal conclusions, has been reviewed by us and is correct in all material
respects.

        18. To our knowledge, there are no statutes or regulations that are
required to be described in the Prospectus that are not described as required.

        19. All descriptions in the Prospectus of contracts and other documents
to which the Company, its majority-owned subsidiaries or its Material Holdings
are a party are accurate in all material respects; to our knowledge, there are
no franchises, contracts, indentures, mortgages, loan agreements, notes, leases
or other instruments required to be described or referred to in the Registration
Statement or to be filed as exhibits thereto other than those described or
referred to therein or filed or incorporated by reference as exhibits thereto,
and the descriptions thereof or references thereto are correct in all material
respects.

        20. To our knowledge, neither the Company nor any of its majority-owned
subsidiaries nor any Material Holdings is in violation of its charter or by-laws
and no default by the Company or any majority-owned subsidiary or Material
Holding exists in the due performance or observance of any material obligation,
agreement, covenant or condition contained in any contract, indenture, mortgage,
loan agreement, note, lease or other agreement or instrument that is described
or referred to in the Registration Statement or the Prospectus or filed or
incorporated by reference as an exhibit to the Registration Statement.

        21. No filing with, or authorization, approval, consent, license, order,
registration, qualification or decree of, any court or governmental authority or
agency, domestic or foreign (other than under the 1933 Act and the 1933 Act
Regulations, which have been obtained, or as may be required under the
securities or blue sky laws of the various states, as to which we need express
no opinion) is necessary or required in connection with the due authorization,
execution and delivery of the Purchase Agreement or for the offering, issuance,
sale or delivery of


                                    Ex. A-4
<PAGE>

the Securities and the Common Stock issuable upon conversion thereof.

        22. The execution, delivery and performance of the Purchase Agreement
and the consummation of the transactions contemplated therein and in the
Registration Statement (including the issuance and sale of the Securities and
Common Stock issuable upon conversion thereof and the use of the proceeds from
the sale of the Securities and Common Stock issuable upon conversion thereof as
described in the Prospectus under the caption "Use Of Proceeds") and compliance
by the Company with its obligations thereunder do not and will not, whether with
or without the giving of notice or lapse of time or both, conflict with or
constitute a breach of, or default or Repayment Event (as defined in Section
1(a)(xiii) of the Purchase Agreement) under or result in the creation or
imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any property or assets of the
Company or any of its majority-owned subsidiaries or Material Holdings pursuant
to any contract, indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan or credit agreement,
note, lease or any other agreement or instrument, known to us, to which the
Company or any of its majority-owned subsidiaries or Material Holdings is a
party or by which it or any of them may be bound, or to which any of the
property or assets of the Company or any of its majority-owned subsidiaries or
Material Holdings is subject (except for such conflicts, breaches or defaults or
liens, charges or encumbrances that would not have a Material Adverse Effect),
nor will such action result in any violation of the provisions of the charter or
by-laws of the Company or any of its majority-owned subsidiaries or Material
Holdings or any applicable law, statute, rule, regulation, judgment, order, writ
or decree, known to us, of any government, government instrumentality or court,
domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over the Company or any majority-owned
subsidiary or Material Holding or any of their respective properties, assets or
operations.

        23. To the best of our knowledge, other than rights that have been
waived, there are no persons with registration rights or other similar rights to
have any securities registered pursuant to the Registration Statement or
otherwise registered by the Company under the 1933 Act, except as disclosed in
the Registration Statement.

        24. To our knowledge, there are no pending or threatened claims of
infringement of any material patent, trademark, service mark or copyright or of
misappropriation of trade secrets, necessary for the Company to conduct the
business currently conducted by it, the unfavorable outcome of which could
reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company and that
are required to be described in the Registration Statement or the Prospectus but
are not described as required.

        25. We have no knowledge that the Company will be unable to operate


                                    Ex. A-5
<PAGE>

under any current license of a patent, trademark, service mark, copyright or
trade secret, which license is necessary for the Company to conduct the business
currently conducted by it.

        26. Nothing has come to our attention that would lead us to believe that
the Registration Statement or any amendment thereto, including the Rule 430A
Information and Rule 434 Information (if applicable), (except for financial
statements and schedules and other financial data included therein or omitted
therefrom, as to which we need make no statement), at the time such Registration
Statement or any such amendment became effective, contained an untrue statement
of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated
therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading or that the
Prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto (except for financial
statements and schedules and other financial data included therein or omitted
therefrom, as to which we need make no statement), at the time the Prospectus
was issued, at the time any such amended or supplemented prospectus was issued
or at the Closing Time, included or includes an untrue statement of a material
fact or omitted or omits to state a material fact necessary in order to make the
statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were
made, not misleading.

        27. In rendering such opinion, such counsel may rely as to matters of
fact (but not as to legal conclusions), to the extent they deem proper, on
certificates of responsible officers of the Company and public officials.

                                    Ex. A-6
<PAGE>

                                                                       Exhibit B


                     FORM OF OPINION OF DAVIS POLK & WARDWELL
                           TO BE DELIVERED PURSUANT TO
                                  SECTION 5(b)


        (i) The Company is not, and upon the issuance and sale of the Securities
and the Common Stock and the application of the net proceeds therefrom as
described in the Prospectus will not be, required to register as an "investment
company" under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.


                                    Ex. B-1
<PAGE>

                                                                       Exhibit C


                                November    , 1999


MERRILL LYNCH & CO.
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
          Incorporated,
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.
Lehman Brothers Inc.
BancBoston Robertson Stephens Inc.
c/o Merrill Lynch & Co.
    Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
               Incorporated
North Tower
World Financial Center
New York, New York  10281-1209

    Re:        Proposed Public Offerings by Internet Capital Group, Inc.
               ---------------------------------------------------------

Dear Sirs:

        The undersigned, a stockholder, officer or director of Internet Capital
Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), understands that Merrill
Lynch & Co., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated ("Merrill
Lynch"), Goldman, Sachs & Co., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Lehman Brothers
Inc. and BancBoston Robertson Stephens Inc. propose to enter into a purchase
agreement with the Company providing for the public offering of shares of the
Company's common stock, par value $.001 per share (the "Common Stock"), and that
concurrently with the offering of shares Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs & Co. and
Deutsche Bank Securities propose to enter into a note purchase agreement with
the Company providing for the public offering of the Company's convertible
subordinated notes due 2004 (the "Convertible Notes"). Completion of each of the
offering of shares and the offering of Convertible Notes is not conditioned upon
completion of the other. In recognition of the benefit that these offerings will
confer upon the undersigned as a stockholder, officer or director of the
Company, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned agrees with each
underwriter to be named in the purchase agreements that, during a period of 180
days from the date of the purchase agreements, the undersigned will not, without
the prior written consent of Merrill Lynch, directly or indirectly, (i) offer,
pledge, sell, contract to sell, sell


                                    Ex. B-2
<PAGE>

any option or contract to purchase, purchase any option or contract to sell,
grant any option, right or warrant for the sale of, or otherwise dispose of or
transfer any shares of Common Stock, any Convertible Notes or any securities
convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for Common Stock or Convertible
Notes, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by the undersigned or with
respect to which the undersigned has or hereafter acquires the power of
disposition, or request the Company to file any registration statement under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, with respect to any of the foregoing or (ii)
enter into any swap or any other agreement or any transaction that transfers, in
whole or in part, directly or indirectly, the economic consequence of ownership
of the Common Stock or the Convertible Notes, whether any such swap or
transaction is to be settled by delivery of Common Stock, Convertible Notes or
other securities, in cash or otherwise.


                                             Very truly yours,


                                             ----------------------------------
                                             (Print name of beneficial owner)


                                  Signed by:
                                             ----------------------------------
                                             (Print name of signatory
                                             if signed on behalf of
                                             beneficial owner:               )



                                    Ex. B-3

<PAGE>

                                                                     Exhibit 4.2

================================================================================




                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.


                                       and


                         CHASE MANHATTAN TRUST COMPANY,
                              NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
                                   as Trustee


                                   INDENTURE

                             --------------------


                                  Dated as of


                             --------------------



                    % Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2004






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     DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION
     -------------------------------------------------------
     SECTION 1.01.  Definitions.......................................................................1
     SECTION 1.02.  Compliance Certificates and Opinions.............................................10
     SECTION 1.03.  Form of Documents Delivered to Trustee...........................................11
     SECTION 1.04.  Acts of Holders..................................................................11
     SECTION 1.05.  Notices, Etc., to Trustee and Company............................................14
     SECTION 1.06.  Notice to Holders; Waiver........................................................14
     SECTION 1.07.  Effect of Headings and Table of Contents.........................................15
     SECTION 1.08.  Successors and Assigns...........................................................15
     SECTION 1.09.  Separability Clause..............................................................15
     SECTION 1.10.  Benefits of Indenture............................................................15
     SECTION 1.11.  Governing Law....................................................................15
     SECTION 1.12.  Legal Holidays...................................................................15
     SECTION 1.13.  Personal Immunity from Liability for Incorporators, Stockholders, Etc............16
     SECTION 1.14.  Conflict with Trust Indenture Act................................................16

ARTICLE 2
- ---------
     SECURITIES FORMS
     ----------------
     SECTION 2.01.  Forms of Securities..............................................................16
     SECTION 2.02.  Form of Trustee's Certificate of Authentication..................................16
     SECTION 2.03.  Securities Issuable in Global Form...............................................17

ARTICLE 3
- ---------
     THE SECURITIES
     --------------
     SECTION 3.01.  Title and Term...................................................................18
     SECTION 3.02.  Denominations....................................................................18
     SECTION 3.03.  Execution, Authentication, Delivery and Dating...................................18
     SECTION 3.04.  Registration, Registration of Transfer and Exchange..............................19
     SECTION 3.05.  Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost and Stolen Securities.................................21
     SECTION 3.06.  Payment of Interest; Interest Rights Preserved...................................22
     SECTION 3.07.  Persons Deemed Owners............................................................24
     SECTION 3.08.  Cancellation.....................................................................24
     SECTION 3.09.  Computation of Interest..........................................................25
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ARTICLE 4
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     SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE
     --------------------------
     SECTION 4.01.  Satisfaction and Discharge of Indenture..........................................25
     SECTION 4.02.  Application of Trust Funds.......................................................26

ARTICLE 5
- ---------
     REMEDIES
     --------
     SECTION 5.01.  Events of Default................................................................27
     SECTION 5.02.  Acceleration of Maturity; Rescission and Annulment...............................29
     SECTION 5.03.  Collection of Indebtedness and Suits for Enforcement by
                    Trustee..........................................................................30
     SECTION 5.04.  Trustee May File Proofs of Claim.................................................31
     SECTION 5.05.  Trustee May Enforce Claims Without Possession of
                    Securities.......................................................................32
     SECTION 5.06.  Application of Money Collected...................................................32
     SECTION 5.07.  Limitation on Suits..............................................................33
     SECTION 5.08.  Unconditional Right of Holders to Receive Principal, Premium, If Any and
                    Interest.........................................................................33
     SECTION 5.09.  Restoration of Rights and Remedies...............................................34
     SECTION 5.10.  Rights and Remedies Cumulative...................................................34
     SECTION 5.11.  Delay or Omission Not Waiver.....................................................34
     SECTION 5.12.  Control by Holders of Securities.................................................34
     SECTION 5.13.  Waiver of Past Defaults..........................................................35
     SECTION 5.14.  Waiver of Usury, Stay or Extension Laws..........................................35
     SECTION 5.15.  Undertaking for Costs............................................................35

ARTICLE 6
- ---------
     THE TRUSTEE
     -----------
     SECTION 6.01.  General..........................................................................36
     SECTION 6.02.  Certain Rights of Trustee........................................................36
     SECTION 6.03.  Individual Rights of Trustee.....................................................38
     SECTION 6.04.  Trustee's Disclaimer.............................................................38
     SECTION 6.05.  Notice of Default................................................................38
     SECTION 6.06.  Conflicting Interests of Trustee.................................................39
     SECTION 6.07.  Compensation and Indemnity.......................................................39
     SECTION 6.08.  Replacement of Trustee...........................................................40
     SECTION 6.09.  Replacement of Trustee...........................................................41
     SECTION 6.10.  Eligibility......................................................................41
     SECTION 6.11.  Money Held in Trust..............................................................41
     SECTION 6.12.  Withholding Taxes................................................................42
     SECTION 6.13.  Preferential Collection of Claims................................................42
     SECTION 6.14.  Trustee's Application for Instructions from the Company..........................42
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ARTICLE 7
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     HOLDERS' LISTS AND REPORTS BY TRUSTEE AND COMPANY
     -------------------------------------------------
     SECTION 7.01.  Disclosure of Names and Addresses of Holders.....................................43
     SECTION 7.02.  Reports by Trustee...............................................................43
     SECTION 7.03.  Reports by Company...............................................................43
     SECTION 7.04.  Company to Furnish Trustee Names and Addresses of
                    Holders..........................................................................44

ARTICLE 8
- ---------
     CONSOLIDATION, MERGER, SALE, LEASE OR CONVEYANCE
     ------------------------------------------------
     SECTION 8.01.  Consolidations and Mergers of Company and Sales, Leases and Conveyances
                    Permitted Subject to Certain Conditions..........................................45
     SECTION 8.02.  Rights and Duties of Successor Corporation.......................................45
     SECTION 8.03.  Officers' Certificate and Opinion of Counsel.....................................46

ARTICLE 9
- ---------
     SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES
     -----------------------
     SECTION 9.01.  Supplemental Indentures Without Consent of Holders..............................46
     SECTION 9.02.  Supplemental Indentures with Consent of Holders.................................47
     SECTION 9.03.  Execution of Supplemental Indentures............................................48
     SECTION 9.04.  Effect of Supplemental Indentures...............................................49
     SECTION 9.05.  Conformity with Trust Indenture Act.............................................49
     SECTION 9.06.  Reference in Securities to Supplemental Indentures..............................49

ARTICLE 10
- ----------
     COVENANTS
     ---------
     SECTION 10.01. Payment of Principal, Premium, If Any and Interest..............................49
     SECTION 10.02. Maintenance of Office or Agency.................................................49
     SECTION 10.03. Money for Securities Payments to Be Held in Trust...............................50
     SECTION 10.04. Existence.......................................................................51
     SECTION 10.05. Maintenance of Properties.......................................................52
     SECTION 10.06. Payment of Taxes and Other Claims...............................................52
     SECTION 10.07. Statement as to Compliance......................................................52
     SECTION 10.08. Waiver of Certain Covenants.....................................................53

ARTICLE 11
- ----------
     REDEMPTION OF SECURITIES.
     -------------------------
     SECTION 11.01. Provisional and Optional Redemption by the Company..............................53
     SECTION 11.02. Election to Redeem; Notice to Trustee...........................................54
     SECTION 11.03. Selection by Trustee of Securities to Be Redeemed...............................54
     SECTION 11.04. Notice of Redemption............................................................54
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     SECTION 11.05. Deposit of Redemption Price.....................................................56
     SECTION 11.06. Securities Payable on Redemption Date...........................................56
     SECTION 11.07. Securities Redeemed in Part.....................................................57

ARTICLE 12
- ----------
     REPURCHASE AT OPTION OF HOLDERS UPON CHANGE IN CONTROL
     ------------------------------------------------------
     SECTION 12.01. Right to Require Repurchase.....................................................57
     SECTION 12.02. Conditions to the Company's Election to Pay the Repurchase Price in
                    Common Stock....................................................................58
     SECTION 12.03. Notices; Method of Exercising Repurchase Right, Etc.............................58
     SECTION 12.04. Certain Definitions.............................................................62
     SECTION 12.05. Change in Control...............................................................62
     SECTION 12.06. References to Repurchase Price..................................................64

ARTICLE 13
- ----------
     CONVERSION
     ----------
     SECTION 13.01. Conversion Privilege and Conversion Price.......................................64
     SECTION 13.02. Exercise of Conversion Privilege................................................65
     SECTION 13.03. Fractions of Shares.............................................................66
     SECTION 13.04. Adjustment of Conversion Price..................................................67
     SECTION 13.05. Notice of Adjustments of Conversion Price.......................................76
     SECTION 13.06. Notice of Certain Corporate Action..............................................76
     SECTION 13.07. Company's Obligation Regarding Common Stock.....................................77
     SECTION 13.08. Taxes on Conversions............................................................78
     SECTION 13.09. Covenant as to Common Stock.....................................................78
     SECTION 13.10. Cancellation of Converted Securities............................................78
     SECTION 13.11. Provisions in Case of Reclassification, Consolidation, Merger or Sale
                    of Assets.......................................................................78
     SECTION 13.12. Company's Obligation............................................................79

ARTICLE 14
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     SUBORDINATION
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     SECTION 14.01. Securities Subordinate to Senior Indebtedness...................................79
     SECTION 14.02. Payment over of Proceeds upon Dissolution, Etc..................................80
     SECTION 14.03. No Payment When Senior Indebtedness in Default..................................81
     SECTION 14.04. Payment Permitted If No Default.................................................82
     SECTION 14.05. Subrogation to Rights of Holders of Senior Indebtedness.........................82
     SECTION 14.06. Provisions Solely to Define Relative Rights.....................................83
     SECTION 14.07. Trustee to Effectuate Subordination.............................................83
     SECTION 14.08. No Waiver of Subordination Provisions...........................................83
     SECTION 14.09. Notice to Trustee...............................................................84
     SECTION 14.10. Reliance on Judicial Order or Certificate of Liquidating
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                    Agent...........................................................................85
     SECTION 14.11. Trustee Not Fiduciary for Holders of Senior Indebtedness........................85
     SECTION 14.12. Rights of Trustee as Holder of Senior Indebtedness; Preservation of
                    Trustee' s Rights...............................................................86
     SECTION 14.13. Article Applicable to Paying Agents.............................................86
     SECTION 14.14. Certain Conversions Deemed Payment..............................................86
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TESTIMONIUM
SIGNATURES AND SEALS
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
EXHIBIT A - FORMS OF CERTIFICATION
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                          INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

         Reconciliation and tie between Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (the "TIA")
and Indenture, dated as of September 29, 1999.

Trust Indenture Act Section                                   Indenture Section

310 (a)(1)..................................................  6.7
    (b)(2)..................................................  6.7
    (b).....................................................  6.7, 6.8
312 (a).....................................................  7.4
312 (c).....................................................  7.1
313 (a).....................................................  7.2
    (c).....................................................  7.2
314 (a).....................................................  7.3
    (a)(4)..................................................  10.9
    (c)(1)..................................................  1.2
    (c)(2)..................................................  1.2
    (e).....................................................  1.2
315 (b).....................................................  6.1
316 (a) (last sentence).....................................  1.1("Outstanding")
    (a)(1)(A)...............................................  5.12
    (a)(1)(B)...............................................  5.13
    (b).....................................................  5.8
317 (a)(1)..................................................  5.3
    (a)(2)..................................................  5.4
318 (a).....................................................  1.11
    (c).....................................................  1.11

NOTE: This reconciliation and tie shall not, for any purpose, be deemed to be a
      part of the Indenture.

         Attention should also be directed to Section 318(c) of the TIA, which
provides that the provisions of Sections 310 through 317 of the TIA are a part
of and govern every qualified indenture, whether or not physically contained in
the Indenture.
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         INDENTURE, dated as of  , between INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC., a
Delaware corporation (the "Company"), having its principal office at 435 Devon
Park Drive, Building 800, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087 and Chase Manhattan Trust
Company, National Association, a national banking association organized under
the laws of the United States of America, as Trustee hereunder (the "Trustee"),
having an office at One Liberty Place, 52nd Floor, 1650 Market Street, Suite
5210, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103.

                             RECITALS OF THE COMPANY

         The Company has duly authorized the issue of its  % Convertible
Subordinated Notes due 2004 (the "Securities"), and to provide for such
issuance, the Company has duly authorized the execution and delivery of this
Indenture.

         This Indenture is subject to the provisions of the Trust Indenture Act
of 1939 that are deemed to be incorporated into this Indenture and shall, to the
extent applicable, be governed by such provisions.

         All things necessary to make this Indenture a valid agreement of the
Company, in accordance with its terms, have been done.

         NOW, THEREFORE, THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH:

         For and in consideration of the premises and the purchase of the
Securities by the holders thereof, it is mutually covenanted and agreed, for the
equal and proportionate benefit of all the holders of the Securities, as
follows:



                                    ARTICLE 1

             DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION

         SECTION 1.01. Definitions. For all purposes of this Indenture, except
as otherwise expressly provided or unless the context otherwise requires:

                  (1) the terms defined in this Article have the meanings
         assigned to them in this Article, and include the plural as well as the
         singular;

                  (2) all other terms used herein which are defined in the TIA,
         either directly or by reference therein, have the meanings assigned to
         them therein, and the terms "cash transaction" and "self-liquidating
         paper,"
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         as used in TIA Section 311, shall have the meanings assigned to them in
         the rules of the Commission adopted under the TIA;

                  (3) all accounting terms not otherwise defined herein have the
         meanings assigned to them in accordance with GAAP;

                  (4) the word "including" means "including without limitation,"
         and

                  (5) the words "herein," "hereof" and "hereunder" and other
         words of similar import refer to this Indenture as a whole and not to
         any particular Article, Section or other subdivision.

        "Act," when used with respect to any Holder, has the meaning specified
in Section 1.04.

        "Affiliate" of any specified Person means any other Person directly or
indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common
control with such specified Person. For the purposes of this definition,
"control" when used with respect to any specified Person means the power to
direct the management and policies of such Person, directly or indirectly,
whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise;
and the terms"controlling" and "controlled" have meanings correlative to the
foregoing.

        "Authorized Newspaper" means a newspaper, printed in the English
language or in an official language of the country of publication, customarily
published on each Business Day, whether or not published on Saturdays, Sundays
or holidays, and of general circulation in each place in connection with which
the term is used or in the financial community of each such place. Whenever
successive publications are required to be made in Authorized Newspapers, the
successive publications may be made in the same or in different Authorized
Newspapers in the same city meeting the foregoing requirements and in each case
on any Business Day.

        "Bankruptcy Law" has the meaning specified in Section 5.01.

        "Board of Directors" means the board of directors of the Company, the
executive committee of that board or any committee of that board duly authorized
to act hereunder.

        "Board Resolution" means a copy of a resolution certified by the
Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company to have been duly adopted by

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the Board of Directors and to be in full force and effect on the date of such
certification, and delivered to the Trustee.

        "Business Day," when used with respect to any Place of Payment or any
other particular location referred to in this Indenture or in the Securities,
means, any day, other than a Saturday or Sunday, that is neither a legal holiday
nor a day on which banking institutions in that Place of Payment or particular
location are authorized or required by law, regulation or executive order to
close.

        "Closing Price" has the meaning specified in Section 13.03.

        "Commission" means the Securities and Exchange Commission, as from time
to time constituted, created under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or, if
at any time after execution of this instrument such Commission is not existing
and performing the duties now assigned to it under the Trust Indenture Act, then
the body performing such duties on such date.

        "Common Stock" means the common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value,
as it exists on the date of this Indenture and any shares of any class or
classes of capital stock of the Company resulting from any reclassification or
reclassifications thereof.

         "Company" means the Person named as the "Company" in the first
paragraph of this Indenture until a successor corporation shall have become such
pursuant to the applicable provisions of this Indenture, and thereafter
"Company" shall mean such successor corporation.

        "Company Request" and "Company Order" mean, respectively, a written
request or order signed in the name of the Company by the Chief Executive
Officer, Chief Financial Officer, the President or a Vice President of the
Company and delivered to the Trustee.

        "Conversion Agent" means any Person authorized by the Company pursuant
to Section 10.02 to convert Securities in accordance with Article 13.

        "Conversion Rate" has the meaning specified in Section 13.01.

        "Corporate Trust Office" means the office of the Trustee at which, at
any particular time, its corporate trust business shall be principally
administered, which office at the date hereof is located at Chase Manhattan
Trust Company, One Liberty Place, 52nd Floor, 1650 Market Street, Suite 5210,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103, Attention: Chase Capital Markets Fiduciary
Services (Internet Capital Group  % Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2004).

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         "corporation" means a corporation, association, partnership, companies
(including limited liability companies) joint-stock company or business trust.

         "Custodian" has the meaning specified in Section 5.01.

         "Defaulted Interest" has the meaning specified in Section 3.06.

         "Dollar" or "$" means a dollar or other equivalent unit in such coin or
currency of the United States of America as at the time shall be legal tender
for the payment of public and private debts.

         "DTC" means the Depositary Trust Company.

         "Event of Default" has the meaning specified in Article 5.

         "GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles, as in effect
from time to time, as used in the United States, applied on a consistent basis.

         "Government Obligations" means securities which are (i) direct
obligations of the United States of America, for the payment of which its full
faith and credit is pledged or (ii) obligations of a Person controlled or
supervised by and acting as an agency or instrumentality of the United States of
America, the payment of which is unconditionally guaranteed as a full faith and
credit obligation by the United States of America, which is not callable or
redeemable at the option of the issuer thereof, and shall also include a
depository receipt issued by a bank or trust company as custodian with respect
to any such Government Obligation or a specific payment of interest on or
principal of any such Government Obligation held by such custodian for the
account of the holder of a depository receipt, provided that (except as required
by law) such custodian is not authorized to make any deduction from the amount
payable to the holder of such depository receipt from any amount received by the
custodian in respect of the Government Obligation or the specific payment of
interest on or principal of the Government Obligation evidenced by such
depository receipt.

         "Holder" means the Person in whose name a Security is registered in the
Security Register.

         "Indebtedness" means, with respect to any Person, and without
duplication, (a) all indebtedness, obligations and other liabilities (contingent
or otherwise) of such Person for borrowed money (including obligations of such
Person in respect of overdrafts, foreign exchange contracts, currency exchange
or similar agreements, interest rate protection, hedging or similar agreements,
and any loans or advances from banks, whether or not evidenced by notes or
similar

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instruments) or evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or similar instruments
(whether or not the recourse of the lender is to the whole of the assets of such
Person or to only a portion thereof) other than any account payable or other
accrued current liability or obligation, in each case incurred in the ordinary
course of business in connection with the obtaining of materials or services;
(b) all reimbursement obligations and other liabilities (contingent or
otherwise) of such Person with respect to letters of credit, bank guarantees,
bankers' acceptances, security purchase facilities or similar credit
transactions; (c) all obligations and liabilities (contingent or otherwise) in
respect of deferred and unpaid balances on any purchase price of any property;
(d) all obligations and liabilities (contingent or otherwise) in respect of
leases of such Person required, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles, to be accounted for as capitalized lease obligations on the balance
sheet of such Person and all obligations and other liabilities (contingent or
otherwise) under any lease or related document, including, without limitation,
the balance deferred and unpaid of any purchase price of any property and a
purchase agreement in connection with the lease of real property which provides
that such Person is contractually obligated to purchase or cause a third party
to purchase the leased property and thereby guarantee a minimum residual value
of the leased property to the lessor and the obligations of such Person under
such lease or related document to purchase or to cause a third party to purchase
such leased property; (e) all obligations of such Person (contingent or
otherwise) with respect to an interest rate or other swap, cap or collar
agreement or other similar instrument or agreement or foreign currency hedge,
exchange, purchase or similar instrument or agreement; (f) all direct or
indirect guarantees or similar agreements by such Person in respect of, and
obligations or liabilities (contingent or otherwise) of such Person to purchase
or otherwise acquire or otherwise assure a creditor against loss in respect of
indebtedness, obligations or liabilities of another Person of the kind described
in clauses (a) through (f); (g) any indebtedness or other obligations described
in clauses (a) through (f) secured by any mortgage, pledge, lien or other
encumbrance existing on property which is owned or held by such Person,
regardless of whether the indebtedness or other obligation secured thereby shall
have been assumed by such Person; and (h) any and all deferrals, renewals,
extensions, refinancing, replacements, restatements and refundings of, or
amendments, modifications or supplements to, any indebtedness or, obligation
issued in exchange for, any indebtedness, obligation or liability of the kind
described in clauses (a) through (g).

         "Indenture" means this instrument as originally executed or as it may
from time to time be supplemented or amended by one or more indentures
supplemental hereto entered into pursuant to the applicable provisions hereof,
and shall include the terms of the Securities established as contemplated by
Section 3.01.
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         "Interest Payment Date," means the Stated Maturity of an installment of
interest on such Security.

         "Maturity," means the date on which the principal of the Securities
becomes due and payable as therein or herein provided, whether at the Stated
Maturity or by declaration of acceleration, notice of redemption, notice of
option to elect repayment or otherwise.

         "Material Adverse Effect" has the meaning specified in Section 10.04.
                                                                        -----

         "Officers'  Certificate" means a certificate signed by the Chairman of
the Board of Directors, the President or a Vice President and by the Treasurer,
an Assistant Treasurer, the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company,
and delivered to the Trustee.

         "Opinion of Counsel" means a written opinion of counsel, who may be
counsel for the Company or who may be an employee of or other counsel for the
Company and who shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee.

         "Outstanding," when used with respect to Securities, means, as of the
date of determination, all Securities theretofore authenticated and delivered
under this Indenture, except:

                  (i)   Securities theretofore canceled by the Trustee or
         delivered to the Trustee for cancellation;

                  (ii)  Securities, or portions thereof, for whose payment or
         redemption or repayment at the option of the Holder, money in the
         necessary amount has been theretofore deposited with the Trustee or any
         Paying Agent (other than the Company) in trust or set aside and
         segregated in trust by the Company (if the Company shall act as its own
         Paying Agent) for the Holders of such Securities; provided that, if
         such Securities are to be redeemed, notice of such redemption has been
         duly given pursuant to this Indenture or provision therefor
         satisfactory to the Trustee has been made;

                  (iii) Securities which have been paid pursuant to Section 3.05
                                                                            ----
         or in exchange for or in lieu of which other Securities have been
         authenticated and delivered pursuant to this Indenture, other than any
         such Securities in respect of which there shall have been presented to
         the Trustee proof satisfactory to it that such Securities are held by a
         bona fide purchaser in whose hands such Securities are valid
         obligations of the Company; and

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                  (iv) Securities converted into Common Stock pursuant to or in
         accordance with this Indenture;

provided, however, that in determining whether the Holders of the requisite
principal amount of the Outstanding Securities have given any request, demand,
authorization, direction, notice, consent or waiver hereunder or are present at
a meeting of Holders for quorum purposes, and for the purpose of making the
calculations required by TIA Section 313, Securities owned by the Company or any
other obligor upon the Securities or any Affiliate of the Company or of such
other obligor shall be disregarded and deemed not to be Outstanding, except
that, in determining whether the Trustee shall be protected in making such
calculation or in relying upon any such request, demand, authorization,
direction, notice, consent or waiver, only Securities which the Trustee knows to
be so owned shall be so disregarded. Securities so owned which have been pledged
in good faith may be regarded as Outstanding if the pledgee establishes to the
satisfaction of the Trustee the pledgee's right so to act with respect to such
Securities and that the pledgee is not the Company or any other obligor upon the
Securities or any Affiliate of the Company or of such other obligor.

         "Paying Agent" means any Person authorized by the Company to pay the
principal of (and premium, if any) or interest on any Securities on behalf of
the Company.

         "Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture,
association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization or
government or any agency or political subdivision thereof.

         "Place of Payment," means the place or places where the principal of
(and premium, if any), interest on and the Redemption Prices and the Repurchase
Price with respect to the Securities are payable as specified as contemplated by
Section 10.2.

         "Predecessor Security" means every previous Security evidencing all or
a portion of the same debt as that evidenced by such Security; and, for the
purposes of this definition, any Security authenticated and delivered under
Section 3.05 in exchange for or in lieu of a mutilated, destroyed, lost or
stolen Security or a Security to which a mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen
coupon appertains shall be deemed to evidence the same debt as the mutilated,
destroyed, lost or stolen Security or the Security to which the mutilated,
destroyed, lost or stolen coupon appertains.

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         "Redemption Date," when used with respect to any Security to be
redeemed, in whole or in part, means the date fixed for such redemption by or
pursuant to this Indenture as set forth in such Security.

         "Redemption Price," when used with respect to any Security to be
redeemed, means the price at which it is to be redeemed pursuant to this
Indenture.

         "Regular Record Date" for the interest payable on any Interest Payment
Date on the Securities means the date specified for that purpose as contemplated
by Section 3.06, whether or not a Business Day.

         "Repurchase Date" means, when used with respect to any Security to be
repaid at the option of the Holder, the date fixed for such repayment by or
pursuant to this Indenture.

         "Repurchase Price" means, when used with respect to any Security to be
repaid at the option of the Holder, the price at which it is to be repaid by or
pursuant to this Indenture.

         "Representative" means the indenture trustee or other trustee, agent or
representative for an issue of Senior Indebtedness.

         "Responsible Officer," when used with respect to the Trustee, means the
chairman or vice-chairman of the Board of Directors, the chairman or
vice-chairman of the executive committee of the Board of Directors, the
president, any vice president (whether or not designated by a number or a word
or words added before or after the title "vice president,") the secretary, any
assistant secretary, the treasurer, any assistant treasurer, any corporate trust
officer, the controller or any other officer of the Trustee customarily
performing functions similar to those performed by any of the above designated
officers and also means, with respect to a particular corporate trust matter,
any other officer to whom such matter is referred because of such officer's
knowledge and familiarity with the particular subject.

         "Security" has the meaning stated in the first recital of this
Indenture and, more particularly, means any Security or Securities authenticated
and delivered under this Indenture; provided, however, that, if at any time
there is more than one Person acting as Trustee under this Indenture,
"Securities" with respect to the Indenture as to which such Person is Trustee
shall have the meaning stated in the first recital of this Indenture and shall
more particularly mean Securities authenticated and delivered under this
Indenture, exclusive, however, of Securities as to which such Person is not
Trustee.

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         "Security Register" and "Security Registrar" have the respective
meanings specified in Section 3.04.

         "Senior Indebtedness" means the principal of, premium, if any, interest
(including all interest accruing subsequent to the commencement of any
bankruptcy or similar proceeding, whether or not a claim for post-petition
interest is allowable as a claim in any such proceeding) and all other amounts
owed in respect of all Indebtedness of the Company, whether outstanding on the
date of this Indenture or thereafter created, incurred, assumed, guaranteed or
in effect guaranteed by the Company (including all deferrals, renewals,
extensions, refinancings, replacements, restatements or refundings of, or
amendments, modifications or supplements to, the foregoing); except for (i) any
such Indebtedness the terms of which expressly provide that such Indebtedness
shall not be senior in right of payment to the Securities, (ii) any such
Indebtedness that is by its terms subordinated to or pari passu with the
Securities, and (iii) any Indebtedness between or among the Company or any of
Subsidiaries or its Affiliates, including all other debt securities and
guarantees in respect of those debt securities issued to any trust, or trustees
of any trust, partnership or other entity affiliated with the Company that is,
directly or indirectly, a financing vehicle used by the Company in connection
with the issuance by that financing vehicle of preferred securities or other
securities that rank pari passu with, or junior to, the Securities but excluding
any Indebtedness incurred by the Company in connection with its acquisition of
beneficial interests in [its Subsidiaries or Affiliates].

         "Significant Subsidiary" means any Subsidiary which is a "significant
subsidiary" (as defined in Article 1, Rule 1-02 of Regulation S-X, promulgated
under the Securities Act of 1933) of the Company.

         "Special Record Date" for the payment of any Defaulted Interest on the
Securities means a date fixed by the Trustee pursuant to Section 3.06.

         "Stated Maturity," means the date specified in the Securities as the
fixed date on which the principal of, or interest on, such Securities is due and
payable.

         "Subsidiary" means a corporation a majority of the outstanding voting
stock of which is owned, directly or indirectly, by the Company or by one or
more other Subsidiaries of the Company, or by the Company and one or more other
Subsidiaries. For the purposes of this definition, "voting stock" means stock
that ordinarily has voting power for the election of directors, whether at all
times or only so long as no senior class of stock has such voting power by
reason of any contingency.

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         "Trading Day" has the meaning specified in Section 13.03.
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         "Trust Indenture Act" or "TIA" means the Trust Indenture Act of 1939,
as in force at the date hereof; provided, however, that in the event the Trust
Indenture Act of 1939 or such rules and regulations are amended after such date,
"Trust Indenture Act" means, to the extent required by any such amendment, the
Trust Indenture Act of 1939 and such rules and regulations as so amended.

         "Trustee" means the Person named as the "Trustee" in the first
paragraph of this Indenture until a successor Trustee shall have become such
pursuant to the applicable provisions of this Indenture, and thereafter
"Trustee" shall mean or include each Person who is then a Trustee hereunder.

         "United States" means the United States of America (including the
states and the District of Columbia), its territories, its possessions and other
areas subject to its jurisdiction.

         "United States person" means an individual who is a citizen or resident
of the United States, a corporation, partnership or other entity created or
organized in or under the laws of the United States or an estate or trust the
income of which is subject to United States federal income taxation regardless
of its source.

         SECTION 1.02. Compliance Certificates and Opinions. Upon any
application or request by the Company to the Trustee to take any action under
any provision of this Indenture, the Company shall furnish to the Trustee an
Officers' Certificate stating that all conditions precedent, if any, provided
for in this Indenture relating to the proposed action have been complied with
and an Opinion of Counsel stating that in the opinion of such counsel all such
conditions precedent, if any, have been complied with, except that in the case
of any such application or request as to which the furnishing of such documents
is specifically required by any provision of this Indenture relating to such
particular application or request, no additional certificate or opinion need
refurnished.

         Every certificate or opinion with respect to compliance with a
condition or covenant provided for in this Indenture (including certificates
delivered pursuant to Section ?) shall include:

                  (a) a statement that each individual signing such certificate
         or opinion has read such condition or covenant and the definitions
         herein relating thereto;

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                  (b) a brief statement as to the nature and scope of the
         examination or investigation upon which the statements or opinions
         contained in such certificate or opinion are based;

                  (c) a statement that, in the opinion of each such individual,
         he has made such examination or investigation as is necessary to enable
         him to express an informed opinion as to whether or not such condition
         or covenant has been complied with; and

                  (d) a statement as to whether, in the opinion of each such
         individual, such condition or covenant has been complied with.

         SECTION 1.03. Form of Documents Delivered to Trustee. In any case where
several matters are required to be certified by, or covered by an opinion of,
any specified Person, it is not necessary that all such matters be certified by,
or covered by the opinion of, only one such Person, or that they be so certified
or covered by only one document, but one such Person may certify or give an
opinion as to some matters and one or more other such Persons as to other
matters, and any such Person may certify or give an opinion as to such matters
in one or several documents.

         Any certificate or opinion of an officer of the Company may be based,
insofar as it relates to legal matters, upon an Opinion of Counsel, or a
certificate or representations by counsel, unless such officer knows, or in the
exercise of reasonable care should know, that the opinion, certificate or
representations with respect to the matters upon which his certificate or
opinion is based are erroneous. Any such Opinion of Counsel or certificate or
representations may be based, insofar as it relates to factual matters, upon a
certificate or opinion of, or representations by, an officer or officers of the
Company stating that the information as to such factual matters is in the
possession of the Company, unless such counsel knows that the certificate or
opinion or representations as to such matters are erroneous.

         Where any Person is required to make, give or execute two or more
applications, requests, consents, certificates, statements, opinions or other
instruments under this Indenture, they may, but need not, be consolidated and
form one instrument.

         SECTION 1.04. Acts of Holders. (a) Any request, demand, authorization,
direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action provided by this Indenture to
be given or taken by Holders of the Outstanding Securities, may be embodied in
and evidenced by one or more instruments of substantially similar tenor signed
by such Holders in person or by agents duly appointed in writing. Except as
herein

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otherwise expressly provided, such action shall become effective when such
instrument or instruments or record or both are delivered to the Trustee and,
where it is hereby expressly required, to the Company. Such instrument or
instruments and any such record (and the action embodied therein and evidenced
thereby) are herein sometimes referred to as the "Act" of the Holders signing
such instrument or instruments or so voting at any such meeting. Proof of
execution of any such instrument or of a writing appointing any such agent, or
of the holding by any Person of a Security, shall be sufficient for any purpose
of this Indenture and conclusive in favor of the Trustee and the Company and any
agent of the Trustee or the Company, if made in the manner provided in this
Section 1.04.

           (b) The fact and date of the execution by any Person of any such
instrument or writing may be proved by the affidavit of a witness of such
execution or by a certificate of a notary public or other officer authorized by
law to take acknowledgments of deeds, certifying that the individual signing
such instrument or writing acknowledged to him the execution thereof. Where such
execution is by a signer acting in a capacity other than his individual
capacity, such certificate or affidavit shall also constitute sufficient proof
of his authority. The fact and date of the execution of any such instrument or
writing, or the authority of the Person executing the same, may also be proved
in any other reasonable manner which the Trustee deems sufficient.

         (c) The ownership of the Securities shall be proved by the Security
Register.

         (d) (i) If the Company shall solicit from the Holders of any request,
demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other Act, the
Company may, at its option, in or pursuant to a Board Resolution, fix in advance
a record date for the determination of Holders entitled to give such request,
demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other Act, but the
Company shall have no obligation to do so; provided that the Company shall not
be entitled to set a record date for, and the provisions of this paragraph shall
not apply with respect to, the giving or making of any notice, declaration,
request or direction referred to in clause 1.04(d)(iii) below. Notwithstanding
TIA Section 316(c), such record date shall be the record date specified in or
pursuant to such Board Resolution, which shall be a date not earlier than the
date 30 days prior to the first solicitation of Holders generally in connection
therewith and not later than the date such solicitation is completed. If such a
record date is fixed, such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice,
consent, waiver or other Act may be given before or after such record date, but
only the Holders of record at the close of business on such record date shall be
deemed to be Holders for the purposes of determining whether Holders of the
requisite proportion of Outstanding Securities have authorized or agreed or
consented to such request, demand, authorization,

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direction, notice, consent, waiver or other Act, and for that purpose the
Outstanding Securities shall be computed as of such record date; provided that
no such authorization, agreement or consent by the Holders on such record date
shall be deemed effective unless it shall become effective pursuant to the
provisions of this Indenture not later than eleven months after the record date.

          (ii) Subject to clause 1.04(d)(iii) below, in the absence of any such
record date fixed by the Company, regardless as to whether any solicitation of
the Holders is occurring on behalf of the Company or any Holder, the Trustee
may, at its option, fix in advance a record date for the determination of such
Holders entitled to give such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice,
consent, waiver or other Act, but the Trustee shall have no obligation to do so.
Any such record date shall be a date not more than 30 days prior to the first
solicitation of Holders generally in connection therewith and no later than the
date of such solicitation.

         (iii) The Trustee may set any day as a record date for the purpose of
determining the Holders of Outstanding Securities entitled to join in the giving
or making of (A) any notice of default, (B) any declaration of acceleration
referred to in Section 5.02, (C) any request to institute proceedings referred
to in Section 5.07(b), or (D) any direction referred to in Section 5.12. If any
record date is set pursuant to this paragraph, the Holders of Outstanding
Securities on such record date, and no other Holders, shall be entitled to join
in such notice, declaration, request or direction, whether or not such Holders
remain Holders after such record date; provided that no such action shall be
effective hereunder unless taken on or prior to any applicable expiration date
by Holders of the requisite principal amount of Outstanding Securities on such
record date. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prevent the Trustee
from setting a new record date for any action (whereupon the record date
previously set shall automatically and without any action by any Person be
cancelled and of no effect), nor shall anything in this paragraph be construed
to render ineffective any action taken by Holders of the requisite principal
amount of Outstanding Securities on the date such action is taken. Promptly
after any record date is set pursuant to this paragraph, the Trustee, at the
Company's expense, shall cause notice of such record date, the proposed action
by Holders and the applicable expiration date to be given to the Company in
writing and to each Holder of Securities in the manner set forth in Section
1.06.

           (e) Any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent,
waiver or other Act of the Holder of any Security shall bind every future Holder
of the same Security and the Holder of every Security issued upon the
registration of transfer thereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu thereof in
respect of anything done, omitted or suffered to be done by the Trustee, any
Security Registrar, any

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Paying Agent or the Company in reliance thereon, whether or not notation of such
action is made upon such Security.

         SECTION 1.05. Notices, Etc., to Trustee and Company. Any request,
demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or Act of Holders or
other document provided or permitted by this Indenture to be made upon, given or
furnished to, or filed with:

                  (a) the Trustee by any Holder or by the Company shall be
         sufficient for every purpose hereunder if made, given, furnished or
         filed in writing to or with the Trustee at its Corporate Trust Office,
         Attention: Corporate Trust Administration; provided that notices to the
         Trustee shall only be deemed given when actually received by the
         Trustee,

                  (b) the Company by the Trustee or by any Holder shall be
         sufficient for every purpose hereunder (unless otherwise herein
         expressly provided) if in writing and mailed, first class postage
         prepaid, to the Company addressed to it at the address of its principal
         office specified in the first paragraph of this Indenture or at any
         other address previously furnished in writing to the Trustee by the
         Company.

         SECTION 1.06. Notice to Holders; Waiver. Where this Indenture provides
for notice of any event to Holders by the Company or the Trustee, such notice
shall be sufficiently given (unless otherwise herein expressly provided) if in
writing and mailed, first-class postage prepaid, to each such Holder affected by
such event, at his address as it appears in the Security Register, not later
than the latest date, and not earlier than the earliest date, prescribed for the
giving of such notice. In any case where notice to Holders is given by mail,
neither the failure to mail such notice, nor any defect in any notice so mailed,
to any particular Holder shall affect the sufficiency of such notice with
respect to other Holders given as provided herein. Any notice mailed to a Holder
in the manner herein prescribed shall be conclusively deemed to have been
received by such Holder, whether or not such Holder actually receives such
notice.

         If by reason of the suspension of or irregularities in regular mail
service or by reason of any other cause it shall be impracticable to give such
notice by mail, then such notification to Holders as shall be made with the
approval of the Trustee shall constitute a sufficient notification to such
Holders for every purpose hereunder.

         Any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent or
waiver required or permitted under this Indenture shall be in the English
language, except

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that any published notice may be in an official language of the country of
publication.

         Where this Indenture provides for notice in any manner, such notice
maybe waived in writing by the Person entitled to receive such notice, either
before or after the event, and such waiver shall be the equivalent of such
notice. Waivers of notice by Holders shall be filed with the Trustee, but such
filing shall not be a condition precedent to the validity of any action taken in
reliance upon such waiver.

         SECTION 1.07. Effect of Headings and Table of Contents. The Article and
Section headings herein and the Table of Contents are for convenience only and
shall not affect the construction hereof.

         SECTION 1.08. Successors and Assigns. All covenants and agreements in
this Indenture by the Company shall bind its successors and assigns, whether so
expressed or not.

         SECTION 1.09. Separability Clause. In case any provision in this
Indenture or in any Security or coupon shall be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining
provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

         SECTION 1.10. Benefits of Indenture. Nothing in this Indenture or in
the Securities, express or implied, shall give to any Person, other than the
parties hereto, any Security Registrar, any Paying Agent and their successors
hereunder and the Holders any benefit or any legal or equitable right, remedy or
claim under this Indenture.

         SECTION 1.11. Governing Law. This Indenture and the Securities shall be
governed by and construed in accordance with the law of the State of New York
without regard to conflicts of laws principles. This Indenture is subject to the
provisions of the TIA that are required to be part of this Indenture and shall,
to the extent applicable, be governed by such provisions.

         SECTION 1.12. Legal Holidays. In any case where any Interest Payment
Date, Redemption Date, Repurchase Date, sinking fund payment date, Stated
Maturity or Maturity of any Security or the last date on which a Holder has the
right to convert his Securities shall not be a Business Day at any Place of
Payment, then (notwithstanding any other provision of this Indenture or any
Security or coupon other than a provision in the Securities of any series which
specifically states that such provision shall apply in lieu hereof), payment of
interest or principal (and premium, if any) need not be made at such Place of

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Payment on such date, but may be made on the next succeeding Business Day at
such Place of Payment with the same force and effect as if made on the Interest
Payment Date, Redemption Date, Repurchase Date or sinking fund payment date, or
at the Stated Maturity or Maturity or on such last day for conversion; provided
that no interest shall accrue on the amount so payable for the period from and
after such Interest Payment Date, Redemption Date, Repurchase Date, sinking fund
payment date, Stated Maturity or Maturity or on such last day for conversion, as
the case may be.

         SECTION 1.13. Personal Immunity from Liability for Incorporators,
Stockholders, Etc. No recourse shall be had for the payment of the principal of
or premium, if any, or interest, if any, on any Security, or for any claim based
thereon, or otherwise in respect of any Security, or based on or in respect of
this Indenture or any indenture supplemental hereto, against any incorporator,
or against any past, present or future stockholder, director or officer, as
such, of the Company or of any successor corporation, whether by virtue of any
constitution, statute or rule of law, or by the enforcement of any assessment or
penalty or otherwise, all such liability being expressly waived and released as
a condition of, and as consideration for, the execution of this Indenture and
the issue of Securities.

         SECTION 1.14. Conflict with Trust Indenture Act. If any provision
hereof limits, qualifies or conflicts with a provision of the TIA which is
required under such Act to be a part of and govern this Indenture, the latter
provision shall control. If any provision of this Indenture modifies or excludes
any provision of the TIA which may be so modified or excluded, the latter
provision shall be deemed to apply to this Indenture as so modified or to be
excluded, as the case may be. To the extent a Security conflicts with a
provision in the Indenture, the Indenture governs.



                                   ARTICLE 2

                               SECURITIES FORMS

         SECTION 2.01. Forms of Securities. The Securities shall be in
substantially the form of Exhibit A hereto, and shall have notations, legends or
endorsements required by law, stock exchange rate or usage.

         SECTION 2.02.  Form of Trustee's Certificate of Authentication.

         The Trustee' s certificate of authentication shall be in substantially
the following form:

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         This is one of the Securities described in the within-mentioned
Indenture.


DATED:


                                        -----------------------------------
                                        as Trustee

                                        By:
                                           --------------------------------
                                                 Authorized Signatory

         SECTION 2.03. Securities Issuable in Global Form. The Securities shall
be issuable in global form, and any such Security shall represent such of the
Outstanding Securities as shall be specified therein and may provide that it
shall represent the aggregate amount of Outstanding Securities from time to time
endorsed thereon and that the aggregate amount of Outstanding Securities
represented thereby may from time to time be increased or decreased to reflect
exchanges. Any endorsement of a Security in global form to reflect the amount,
or any increase or decrease in the amount, of Outstanding Securities represented
thereby shall be made by the Trustee in such manner and upon instructions given
by such Person or Persons as shall be specified therein or in the Company Order
to be delivered to the Trustee pursuant to Section 3.03. Subject to the
provisions of Section 3.03, the Trustee shall deliver and redeliver any Security
in global form in the manner and upon instructions given by the Person or
Persons specified therein or in the applicable Company Order. If a Company Order
pursuant to Section 3.03 has been, or simultaneously is, delivered, any
instructions by the Company with respect to endorsement or delivery or
redelivery of a Security in global form shall be in writing but need not comply
with Section 1.02 and need not be accompanied by an Opinion of Counsel.

         The provisions of the last sentence of Section 3.03 shall apply to any
Security represented by a Security in global form if such Security was never
issued and sold by the Company and the Company delivers to the Trustee the
Security in global form together with written instructions (which need not
comply with Section 1.02 and need not be accompanied by an Opinion of Counsel)
with regard to the reduction in the principal amount of Securities represented
thereby, together with the written statement contemplated by the last sentence
of Section 3.03.

         Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.07, payment of principal of
and any premium and interest on any Security in global form shall be made to the
Person or Persons specified therein.

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         Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.07 and except as provided
                                                   ----
in the preceding paragraph, the Company, the Trustee and any agent of the
Company and the Trustee shall treat as the Holder of such principal amount of
Outstanding Securities represented by a global Security as the Holder of such
global Security in registered form.



                                   ARTICLE 3

                                THE SECURITIES

         SECTION 3.01. Title and Term. The Securities shall be and are hereby
authorized to be designated as $   % Convertible Subordinated Securities due
2004", limited in aggregate principal amount to $ . The Securities shall mature
and the principal thereof shall be due and payable, together will all accrued
and unpaid interest thereon, on $ . The Securities shall be convertible into
shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value, of the Company, as such shares shall
be constituted at the time of conversion, in accordance with Article 13 hereof.

         SECTION 3.02. Denominations. The Securities shall be issuable in
denominations of $1,000 and any integral multiple thereof.

         SECTION 3.03. Execution, Authentication, Delivery and Dating. The
Securities shall be executed on behalf of the Company by the Chief Executive
Officer, Chief Financial Officer, the President or a Vice President of the
Company and attested by its Secretary or one of its Assistant Secretaries. The
signature of any of these individuals on the Securities may be manual or
facsimile signatures of the present or any future such authorized officer and
may be imprinted or otherwise reproduced on the Securities.

         Securities bearing the manual or facsimile signatures of individuals
who were at any time the proper officers of the Company shall bind the Company,
notwithstanding that such individuals or any of them have ceased to hold such
offices prior to the authentication and delivery of such Securities or did not
hold such offices at the date of such Securities.

         At any time and from time to time after the execution and delivery of
this Indenture, the Company may deliver Securities, executed by the Company to
the Trustee for authentication, together with a Company Order for the
authentication and delivery of such Securities, and the Trustee in accordance
with the Company Order shall authenticate and deliver such Securities.

         Each Security shall be dated the date of its authentication.

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         No Security shall be entitled to any benefit under this Indenture or be
valid or obligatory for any purpose unless there appears on such Security a
certificate of authentication substantially in the form provided for herein duly
executed by the Trustee by manual signature of an authorized signatory, and such
certificate upon any Security shall be conclusive evidence, and the only
evidence, that such Security has been duly authenticated and delivered hereunder
and is entitled to the benefits of this Indenture. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, if any Security shall have been authenticated and delivered hereunder
but never issued and sold by the Company, and the Company shall deliver such
Security to the Trustee for cancellation as provided in Section 3.08 together
with a written statement (which need not comply with Section 1.02 and need not
be accompanied by an Opinion of Counsel) stating that such Security has never
been issued and sold by the Company, for all purposes of this Indenture such to
have been authenticated and delivered hereunder and shall never be entitled to
the benefits of this Indenture.

         SECTION 3.04. Registration, Registration of Transfer and Exchange. The
Company shall cause to be kept at the Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee or
in any office or agency of the Company in a Place of Payment a register for the
Securities (the "Security Register") in which, subject to such reasonable
regulations as it may prescribe, the Company shall provide for the registration
of the Securities and of transfers of the Securities. The Security Register
shall be in written form or any other form capable of being converted into
written form within a reasonable time. The Trustee, at its Corporate Trust
Office, is hereby appointed "Security Registrar" for the purpose of registering
the Securities and transfers of the Securities on such Security Register as
herein provided. In the event that the Trustee shall cease to be Security
Registrar, it shall have the right to examine the Security Register at all
reasonable times.

         Subject to the provisions of this Section 3.04, upon surrender for
registration of transfer of any Security at any office or agency of the Company
in a Place of Payment, the Company shall execute, and the Trustee shall
authenticate and deliver, in the name of the designated transferee or
transferees, one or more new Securities, of any authorized denominations and of
a like aggregate principal amount, bearing a number not contemporaneously
outstanding, and containing identical terms and provisions.

         Subject to the provisions of this Section 3.04, at the option of the
Holder, the Securities may be exchanged for other Securities, of any authorized
denomination or denominations and of a like aggregate principal amount,
containing identical terms and provisions, upon surrender of the Securities to
be exchanged at any such office or agency. Whenever any such Securities are so
surrendered for exchange, the Company shall execute, and the Trustee shall

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authenticate and deliver, the Securities which the Holder making the exchange is
entitled to receive.

         Notwithstanding the foregoing, any global Security shall be
exchangeable only as provided in this paragraph. The depositary for the global
Securities shall be DTC, and the global Securities may be transferred, in whole
but not in part, only to a nominee of DTC, or by a nominee of DTC to DTC, or to
a successor to DTC for such global Security selected or approved by the Company
or to a nominee of such successor to DTC. If at any time DTC notifies the
Company that it is unwilling or unable to continue as depositary for the
applicable global Security or Securities or if at any time DTC ceases to be a
clearing agency registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 if so
required by applicable law or regulation, the Company shall appoint a successor
depositary with respect to such global Security or Securities. If (x) a
successor depositary for such global Security or Securities is not appointed by
the Company within 90 days after the Company receives such notice or becomes
aware of such unwillingness, inability or ineligibility, (y) an Event of Default
has occurred and is continuing and the beneficial owners representing a majority
in principal amount of the applicable Securities represented by such global
Security or Securities advise DTC to cease acting as depositary for such global
Security or Securities or (z) the Company, in its sole discretion, determines at
any time that all Outstanding Securities (but not less than all) issued or
issuable in the form of one or more global Securities shall no longer be
represented by such global Security or Securities, then the Company shall
execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver, definitive Securities
of like rank, tenor and terms in definitive form in an aggregate principal
amount equal to the principal amount of such global Security or Securities. If a
Security is issued in exchange for any portion of a global Security after the
close of business at the office or agency where such exchange occurs on (i) any
Regular Record Date and before the opening of business at such office or agency
on the relevant Interest Payment Date or (ii) any Special Record Date and the
opening of business at such office or agency on the related proposed date for
payment of Defaulted Interest, interest or Defaulted Interest, as the case may
be, will not be payable on such Interest Payment Date or proposed date for
payment, as the case may be, in respect of such Security, but will be payable on
such Interest Payment Date or proposed date for payment, as the case may be,
only to the Person to whom interest in respect of such portion of such global
Security is payable in accordance with the provisions of this Indenture.

         All Securities issued upon any registration of transfer or exchange of
Securities shall be the valid obligations of the Company, evidencing the same
debt, and entitled to the same benefits under this Indenture, as the Securities
surrendered upon such registration of transfer or exchange.

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         Every Security presented or surrendered for registration of transfer or
for exchange or redemption shall (if so required by the Company or the Security
Registrar) be duly endorsed, or be accompanied by a written instrument of
transfer in form satisfactory to the Company and the Security Registrar, duly
executed by the Holder thereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing.

         No service charge shall be made for any registration of transfer or
exchange of Securities, but the Company may require payment of a sum sufficient
to cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection
with any registration of transfer or exchange of Securities, other than
exchanges pursuant to Section 10.06, 11.07 or 12.03(f) not involving any
transfer.

         The Company or the Trustee, as applicable, shall not be required (i) to
issue, register the transfer of or exchange any Security if such Security may be
among those selected for redemption during a period beginning at the opening of
business 15 days before selection of the Securities to be redeemed under Section
11.03 and ending at the close of business on the day of the mailing of the
relevant notice of redemption or (ii) to register the transfer of or exchange
any Security so selected for redemption in whole or in part, except, in the case
of any Security to be redeemed in part, the portion thereof not to be redeemed,
or (iii) to issue, register the transfer of or exchange any Security which has
been surrendered for repayment at the option of the Holder, except the portion,
if any, of such Security not to be so repaid.

         SECTION 3.05. Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost and Stolen Securities. If any
mutilated Security is surrendered to the Trustee or the Company, together with,
in proper cases, such security or indemnity as may be required by the Company or
the Trustee to save each of them or any agent of either of them harmless, the
Company shall execute and the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver in exchange
therefor a new Security of the same principal amount, containing identical terms
and provisions and bearing a number not contemporaneously outstanding.

         If there shall be delivered to the Company and to the Trustee (i)
evidence to their satisfaction of the destruction, loss or theft of any Security
and (ii) such security or indemnity as may be required by them to save each of
them and any agent of either of them harmless, then, in the absence of notice to
the Company or the Trustee that such Security has been acquired by a bona fide
purchaser, the Company shall execute and upon its request the Trustee shall
authenticate and deliver, in lieu of any such destroyed, lost or stolen
Security, a new Security of the same principal amount, containing identical
terms and provisions and bearing a number not contemporaneously outstanding,
appertaining to such destroyed, lost or stolen Security.

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         Notwithstanding the provisions of the previous two paragraphs, in case
any such mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Security has become or is about to
become due and payable, the Company in its discretion may, instead of issuing a
new Security, pay such Security.

         Upon the issuance of any new Security under this Section, the Company
may require the payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other
governmental charge that may be imposed in relation thereto and any other
expenses (including the fees and expenses of the Trustee) connected therewith.

         Every new Security issued pursuant to this Section in lieu of any
destroyed, lost or stolen Security, shall constitute an original additional
contractual obligation of the Company, whether or not the destroyed, lost or
stolen Security shall be at any time enforceable by anyone, and shall be
entitled to all the benefits of this Indenture equally and proportionately with
any and all other Securities duly issued hereunder.

         The provisions of this Section are exclusive and shall preclude (to the
extent lawful) all other rights and remedies with respect to the replacement or
payment of mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Securities.

         SECTION 3.06. Payment of Interest; Interest Rights Preserved. Interest
on any Security that is payable, and is punctually paid or duly provided for, on
any Interest Payment Date shall be paid to the Person in whose name that
Security (or one or more Predecessor Securities) is registered at the close of
business on the Regular Record Date for such interest at the office or agency of
the Company maintained for such purpose pursuant to Section 10.02; provided,
however, that each installment of interest on any Security may at the Company's
option be paid by (i) mailing a check for such interest, payable to or upon the
written order of the Person entitled thereto pursuant to Section 3.07, to the
address of such Person as it appears on the Security Register or (ii) transfer
to an account maintained by the payee located inside the United States. The term
"Regular Record Date" with respect to any Interest Payment Date shall mean the $
or $  preceding $  or $ , respectively.

         Every global Security will provide that interest, if any, payable on
any Interest Payment Date will be paid to DTC with respect to that portion of
such global Security held for its account by Cede & Co., for the purpose of
permitting such party to credit the interest received by it in respect of such
global Security to the accounts of the beneficial owners thereof.


         Any interest on any Security that is payable, but is not punctually
paid or duly provided for, on any Interest Payment Date (herein called
"Defaulted

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Interest") shall forthwith cease to be payable to the registered Holder thereof
on the relevant Regular Record Date by virtue of having been such Holder, and
such Defaulted Interest may be paid by the Company, at its election in each
case, as provided in clause 3.06(a) or 3.06(b) below:

                   (a) The Company may elect to make payment of any Defaulted
         Interest to the Persons in whose names the Securities (or their
         respective Predecessor Securities) are registered at the close of
         business on a Special Record Date for the payment of such Defaulted
         Interest, which shall be fixed in the following manner. The Company
         shall notify the Trustee in writing of the amount of Defaulted Interest
         proposed to be paid on each Security and the date of the proposed
         payment (which shall not be less than 30 days after such notice is
         received by the Trustee) and at the same time the Company shall deposit
         with the Trustee an amount of money equal to the aggregate amount
         proposed to be paid in respect of such Defaulted Interest or shall make
         arrangements satisfactory to the Trustee for such deposit on or prior
         to the date of the proposed payment, such money when deposited to be
         held in trust for the benefit of the Persons entitled to such Defaulted
         Interest as in this clause provided. Thereupon the Trustee shall fix a
         Special Record Date for the payment of such Defaulted Interest which
         shall be not more than 15 days and not less than 10 days prior to the
         date of the proposed payment. The Trustee shall promptly notify the
         Company of such Special Record Date and, in the name and at the expense
         of the Company, shall cause notice of the proposed payment of such
         Defaulted Interest and the Special Record Date therefor to be mailed,
         first-class postage prepaid, to each Holder of Securities at his
         address as it appears in the Security Register not less than 10 days
         prior to such Special Record Date. The Trustee may, in its discretion,
         in the name and at the expense of the Company, cause a similar notice
         to be published at least once in an Authorized Newspaper in each place
         of payment, but such publications shall not be a condition precedent to
         the establishment of such Special Record Date. Notice of the proposed
         payment of such Defaulted Interest and the Special Record Date therefor
         having been mailed as aforesaid, such Defaulted Interest shall be paid
         to the Persons in whose names the Securities (or their respective
         Predecessor Securities) are registered at the close of business on such
         Special Record Date and shall no longer be payable pursuant to the
         following clause (b).

                   (b) The Company may make payment of any Defaulted Interest on
         the Securities in any other lawful manner not inconsistent with the
         requirements of any securities exchange on which such Securities may be
         listed, and upon such notice as may be required by such exchange, if,
         after notice given by the Company to the Trustee of the proposed
         payment

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         pursuant to this clause, such manner of payment shall be deemed
         practicable by the Trustee.

         Subject to the foregoing provisions of this Section, each Security
delivered under this Indenture upon registration of transfer of or in exchange
for or in lieu of any other Security shall carry the rights to interest accrued
and unpaid, and to accrue, which were carried by such other Security.

         SECTION 3.7. Persons Deemed Owners. Prior to due presentment of a
Security for registration of transfer, the Company, the Trustee and any agent of
the Company or the Trustee may treat the Person in whose name such Security is
registered as the owner of such Security for the purpose of receiving payment of
principal of (and premium, if any), and (subject to Sections 3.04 and 3.06)
interest on, such Security and for all other purposes whatsoever, whether or not
such Security be overdue, and neither the Company, the Trustee nor any agent of
the Company or the Trustee shall be affected by notice to the contrary.

         None of the Company, the Trustee, any Paying Agent or the Security
Registrar will have any responsibility or liability for any aspect of the
records relating to or payments made on account of beneficial ownership
interests of a Security in global form or for maintaining, supervising or
reviewing any records relating to such beneficial ownership interests.

         Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to any global Security,
nothing herein shall prevent the Company, the Trustee, or any agent of the
Company or the Trustee, from giving effect to any written certification, proxy
or other authorization furnished by any depositary, as a Holder, with respect to
such global Security or impair, as between such depositary and owners of
beneficial interests in such global Security, the operation of customary
practices governing the exercise of the rights of such depositary (or its
nominee) as Holder of such global Security.

         SECTION 3.08. Cancellation. All Securities surrendered for payment,
redemption, repayment at the option of the Holder, registration of transfer or
exchange or for credit against any sinking fund payment shall, if surrendered to
any Person other than the Trustee, be delivered to the Trustee, and any such
Securities surrendered directly to the Trustee for any such purpose shall be
promptly canceled by it; provided, however, where the Place of Payment is
located outside of the United States, the Paying Agent at such Place of Payment
may cancel the Securities surrendered to it for such purposes prior to
delivering the Securities to the Trustee. The Company may at any time deliver to
the Trustee for cancellation any Securities previously authenticated and
delivered hereunder which the Company may have acquired in any manner
whatsoever, and may

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deliver to the Trustee (or to any other Person for delivery to the Trustee) for
cancellation any Securities previously authenticated hereunder which the Company
has not issued and sold, and all Securities so delivered shall be promptly
canceled by the Trustee. If the Company shall so acquire any of the Securities,
however, such acquisition shall not operate as a redemption or satisfaction of
the indebtedness represented by such Securities unless and until the same are
surrendered to the Trustee for cancellation. No Securities shall be
authenticated in lieu of or in exchange for any Securities canceled as provided
in this Section, except as expressly permitted by this Indenture. Canceled
Securities held by the Trustee shall be destroyed by the Trustee and the Trustee
shall deliver a certificate of such destruction to the Company, unless by a
Company Order the Company directs their return to it.

         SECTION 3.09. Computation of Interest. Interest on the Securities shall
be computed on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months.



                                   ARTICLE 4

                          SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE

         SECTION 4.01. Satisfaction and Discharge of Indenture. This Indenture
shall upon Company Request cease to be of further effect with respect to any
Security specified in such Company Request (except as to any surviving rights of
conversion, registration of transfer or exchange of Securities herein expressly
provided for), and the Trustee, upon receipt of a Company Order, and at the
expense of the Company, shall execute proper instruments acknowledging
satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture when:

         (a) either:

                  (i)  all Securities theretofore authenticated and delivered
         have been delivered to the Trustee for cancellation; or

                  (ii) all Securities not theretofore delivered to the Trustee
         for cancellation:

                           (A) have become due and payable, or

                           (B) will become due and payable at their Stated
                  Maturity within one year, or

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                           (C) if redeemable at the option of the Company, are
                  to be called for redemption within one year under arrangements
                  satisfactory to the Trustee for the giving of notice of
                  redemption by the Trustee in the name, and at the expense, of
                  the Company,


         and the Company, in the case of (A), (B) or (C) above, has irrevocably
         deposited or caused to be deposited with the Trustee as trust funds in
         trust (1) an amount of money, (2) Government Obligations that through
         the scheduled payment of principal and interest in respect thereof in
         accordance with their terms will provide, not later than one day before
         the due date of any payment, money in an amount, or (3) a combination
         thereof, sufficient in each case to pay and discharge the entire
         indebtedness on such Securities not theretofore delivered to the
         Trustee for cancellation, for principal (and premium, if any) and
         interest to the date of such deposit (in the case of Securities which
         have become due and payable) or to the Stated Maturity or Redemption
         Date, as the case may be;

         (b) the Company has paid or caused to be paid all other sums payable
hereunder by the Company; and

         (c) the Company has delivered to the Trustee an Officers' Certificate
and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that all conditions precedent herein
provided for relating to the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture have
been complied with.

         Notwithstanding the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture, the
obligations of the Company to the Trustee and any predecessor Trustee under
Section 6.07, and, if money shall have been deposited with and held by the
Trustee pursuant to Section 4.01(a)(ii), the obligations of the Trustee under
Section 4.02 and the last paragraph of Section 10.03 shall survive.

         SECTION 4.02. Application of Trust Funds. Subject to the provisions of
the last paragraph of Section 10.03, all amounts deposited with the Trustee
pursuant to Section 4.01 shall be held in trust and applied by it, in accordance
with the provisions of the Securities and this Indenture, to the payment, either
directly or through any Paying Agent (including the Company acting as its own
Paying Agent), as the Trustee may determine, to the Persons entitled thereto, of
the principal (and premium, if any) and any interest for whose payment such
amounts have been deposited with or received by the Trustee, but such amounts
need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law.
All moneys deposited with the Trustee pursuant to Section 4.01 (and held by it
or any Paying Agent) for the payment of Securities subsequently converted shall
be returned to the Company upon Company Request.

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                                    ARTICLE 5

                                    REMEDIES

         SECTION 5.01. Events of Default. "Event of Default," wherever used
herein with respect to the Securities, means any one of the following events
(whatever the reason for such Event of Default and whether or not it shall be
occasioned by the provisions of Article 14 or be voluntary or involuntary or be
effected by operation of law or pursuant to any judgment, decree or order of any
court or any order, rule or regulation of any administrative or governmental
body):

         (a) default in the payment of any interest upon any Security, when
such interest becomes due and payable, and continuance of such default for a
period of 30 days (whether or not such payment is prohibited by the provisions
of Article 14); or

         (b) default in the payment of (i) the principal of (or premium, if
any, on) any Security when it becomes due and payable at its Maturity, or (ii)
the payment of the Redemption Price with respect to any Security when it becomes
due and payable (whether or not such payment is prohibited by the provisions of
Article 14); or

         (c) failure by the Company to provide the notice of a Change in
Control in accordance with Section 12.03 hereof or default in the payment of the
Repurchase Price in respect of any Security on the Repurchase Date therefor
(whether or not such payment is prohibited by the provisions of Article 14
hereof); or

         (d) failure by the Company to deliver shares of Common Stock (together
with cash in lieu of fractional shares) when such Common Stock (or cash in lieu
of fractional shares) is required to be delivered following conversion of a
Security and continuation of such default for a period of 10 days; or

         (e) default in the performance, or breach, of any covenant or warranty
of the Company in this Indenture with respect to any Security (other than a
covenant or warranty a default in whose performance or whose breach is elsewhere
in this Section specifically dealt with) and continuance of such default or
breach for a period of 60 days after there has been given, by registered or
certified mail, to the Company by the Trustee or to the Company and the Trustee
by the Holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities
a written notice specifying such default or breach and requiring it to be
remedied and stating that such notice is a "Notice of Default" hereunder; or

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         (f) a default under any bonds, debentures, notes or other evidences of
indebtedness for money borrowed of the Company or under any mortgages,
indentures or instruments under which there may be issued or by which there may
be secured or evidenced any indebtedness for money borrowed by the Company,
whether such indebtedness now exists or shall hereafter be created, which
indebtedness, individually or in the aggregate, has a principal amount
outstanding in excess of $10,000,000, which default shall have resulted in such
indebtedness becoming or being declared due and payable prior to the date on
which it would otherwise have become due and payable, without such indebtedness
having been discharged, or such acceleration having been rescinded or annulled,
within a period of 30 days after there shall have been given, by registered or
certified mail, to the Company by the Trustee or to the Company and the Trustee
by the Holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the Securities then
Outstanding, a written notice specifying such default and requiring the Company
to cause such indebtedness to be discharged or cause such acceleration to be
rescinded or annulled and stating that such notice is a "Notice of Default"
hereunder (unless such default has been cured or waived); or

         (g) the Company or any Significant Subsidiary pursuant to or within
the meaning of any Bankruptcy Law:

                  (i)   commences a voluntary case,

                  (ii)  consents to the entry of an order for relief against it
         in an involuntary case,

                  (iii) consents to the appointment of a Custodian of it or for
         all or substantially all of its property, or

                  (iv)  makes a general assignment for the benefit of its
         creditors; or

         (h) a court of competent jurisdiction enters an order or decree under
any Bankruptcy Law that:

                  (i)   is for relief against the Company or any Significant
         Subsidiary in an involuntary case,

                  (ii)  appoints a Custodian of the Company or any Significant
         Subsidiary or for all or substantially all of the property of any of
         them, or

                  (iii) orders the winding up or liquidation of the Company or
         any Significant Subsidiary,

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and the order or decree remains unstayed and in effect for 60 days; or

                  (i)   any other Event of Default provided with respect to
         Securities.

         As used in this Section 5.01, the term "Bankruptcy Law" means title 11,
U.S. Code or any similar Federal or State law for the relief of debtors and the
term "Custodian" means any receiver, trustee, assignee, liquidator or other
similar official under any Bankruptcy Law.

         SECTION 5.2. Acceleration of Maturity; Rescission and Annulment. If an
Event of Default with respect to Securities at the time Outstanding occurs and
is continuing, then and in every such case the Trustee or the Holders of not
less than 25% in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities may declare the
principal of all the Securities to be due and payable immediately, by a notice
in writing to the Company (and to the Trustee if given by the Holders), and upon
any such declaration such principal shall become immediately due and payable. If
an Event of Default specified in Section 5.01(g) or 5.01(h) occurs, the
principal of, and accrued interest (including Additional Amounts) on, all the
Securities shall automatically, and without any declaration or other action on
the part of the Trustee or any Holder, become immediately due and payable.

         At any time after such a declaration of acceleration with respect to
Securities has been made and before a judgment or decree for payment of the
money due has been obtained by the Trustee as hereinafter in this Article
provided, the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding
Securities, by written notice to the Company and the Trustee, may rescind and
annul such declaration and its consequences if:

         (a) the Company has paid or deposited with the Trustee a sum sufficient
to pay the Securities:

                  (i)   all overdue installments of interest on all Outstanding
         Securities,

                  (ii)  the principal of (and premium, if any, on) any
         Outstanding Securities which have become due otherwise than by such
         declaration of acceleration and interest thereon at the rate or rates
         borne by or provided for in such Securities,

                  (iii) to the extent that payment of such interest is lawful,
         interest upon overdue installments of interest at the rate or rates
         borne by or provided for in such Securities, and

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                  (iv) all sums paid or advanced by the Trustee hereunder and
         the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of
         the Trustee, its agents and counsel; and

         (b) all Events of Default with respect to Securities, other than the
nonpayment of the principal of (or premium, if any) or interest on Securities
which have become due solely by such declaration of acceleration, have been
cured or waived as provided in Section 5.13.

         No such rescission shall affect any subsequent default or impair any
right consequent thereon.

         SECTION 5.03. Collection of Indebtedness and Suits for Enforcement by
Trustee. The Company covenants that if:

                  (a) default is made in the payment of any installment of
         interest on any Security when such interest becomes due and payable and
         such default continues for a period of 30 days, or

                  (b) default is made in the payment of the principal of (or
         premium, if any, on) any Security at its Maturity,

then the Company will, upon demand of the Trustee, pay to the Trustee, for the
benefit of the Holders of such Securities, the whole amount then due and payable
on such Securities for principal (and premium, if any) and interest, with
interest upon any overdue principal (and premium, if any) and, to the extent
that payment of such interest shall be legally enforceable, upon any overdue
installments of interest, if any, at the rate or rates borne by or provided for
in such Securities, and, in addition thereto, such further amount as shall be
sufficient to cover the costs and expenses of collection, including the
reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee,
its agents and counsel.

         If the Company fails to pay such amounts forthwith upon such demand,
the Trustee, in its own name and as trustee of an express trust, may institute a
judicial proceeding for the collection of the sums so due and unpaid, and may
prosecute such proceeding to judgment or final decree, and may enforce the same
against the Company or any other obligor upon such Securities and collect the
moneys adjudged or decreed to be payable in the manner provided by law out of
the property of the Company or any other obligor upon such Securities, wherever
situated.

         If an Event of Default with respect to Securities occurs and is
continuing, the Trustee may in its discretion proceed to protect and enforce its
rights and the

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rights of the Holders of Securities by such appropriate judicial proceedings as
the Trustee shall deem most effectual to protect and enforce any such rights,
whether for the specific enforcement of any covenant or agreement in this
Indenture or in aid of the exercise of any power granted herein, or to enforce
any other proper remedy.

         SECTION 5.04. Trustee May File Proofs of Claim. In case of the pendency
of any receivership, insolvency, liquidation, bankruptcy, reorganization,
arrangement, adjustment, composition or other judicial proceeding relative to
the Company or any other obligor upon the Securities or the property of the
Company or of such other obligor or their creditors, the Trustee (irrespective
of whether the principal of the Securities shall then be due and payable as
therein expressed or by declaration or otherwise and irrespective of whether the
Trustee shall have made any demand on the Company for the payment of overdue
principal, premium, if any, or interest) shall be entitled and empowered, by
intervention in such proceeding or otherwise:

                  (a) to file and prove a claim for the whole amount, or such
         lesser amount as may be provided for in the Securities, of principal
         (and premium, if any) and interest, owing and unpaid in respect of the
         Securities and to file such other papers or documents as may be
         necessary or advisable in order to have the claims of the Trustee
         (including any claim for the reasonable compensation, expenses,
         disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel) and
         of the Holders allowed in such judicial proceeding, and

                  (b) to collect and receive any moneys or other property
         payable or deliverable on any such claims and to distribute the same;

and any custodian, receiver, assignee, trustee, liquidator, sequestrator (or
other similar official) in any such judicial proceeding is hereby directed by
each Holder of Securities to make such payments to the Trustee, and in the event
that the Trustee shall request the making of such payments directly to the
Holders, to pay to the Trustee any amount due to it for the reasonable
compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee and any
predecessor Trustee, their agents and counsel, and any other amounts due the
Trustee or any predecessor Trustee under Section 6.07.

         Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorize the Trustee to
authorize or consent to or accept or adopt on behalf of any Holder of a
Security, any plan of reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition
affecting the Securities or the rights of any Holder thereof, or to authorize
the Trustee to vote in respect of the claim of any Holder of a Security in any
such proceeding; provided;

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however, that the Trustee may, on behalf of the Holders, vote for the election
of a trustee in bankruptcy or similar official and be a member of a creditors'
or other similar committee.

         SECTION 5.05. Trustee May Enforce Claims Without Possession of
Securities. All rights of action and claims under this Indenture or any of the
Securities may be prosecuted and enforced by the Trustee without the possession
of any of the Securities or the production thereof in any proceeding relating
thereto, and any such proceeding instituted by the Trustee shall be brought in
its own name as trustee of an express trust, and any recovery of judgment shall,
after provision for the payment of the reasonable compensation, expenses,
disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel, be for the
ratable benefit of the Holders of the Securities in respect of which such
judgment has been recovered.

         SECTION 5.06. Application of Money Collected. Any money collected by
the Trustee pursuant to this Article shall be applied in the following order, at
the date or dates fixed by the Trustee and, in case of the distribution of such
money on account of principal (or premium, if any) or interest, upon
presentation of the Securities, or both, as the case may be, and the notation
thereon of the payment if only partially paid and upon surrender thereof if
fully paid:

                  FIRST: To the payment of all amounts due the Trustee and any
         predecessor Trustee under Section 6.07;

                  SECOND: To the holders of Senior Indebtedness to the extent
         required by the provisions of Article 14.

                  THIRD: To the payment of the amounts then due and unpaid upon
         the Securities for principal (and premium, if any) and interest
         payable, in respect of which or for the benefit of which such money has
         been collected, ratably, without preference or priority of any kind,
         according to the aggregate amounts due and payable on such Securities
         for principal (and premium, if any) and, interest, respectively; and

                  FOURTH: To the payment of the remainder, if any, to the
         Company.

         SECTION 5.07. Limitation on Suits. No Holder of any Security shall have
any right to institute any proceeding, judicial or otherwise, with respect to
this Indenture, or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee, or for any
other remedy hereunder, unless:

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                  (a) such Holder has previously given written notice to the
         Trustee of a continuing Event of Default with respect to the
         Securities;

                  (b) the Holders of not less than 25% in principal amount of
         the Outstanding Securities shall have made written request to the
         Trustee to institute proceedings in respect of such Event of Default in
         its own name as Trustee hereunder;

                  (c) such Holder or Holders have offered to the Trustee
         indemnity reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee against the costs,
         expenses and liabilities to be incurred in compliance with such
         request;

                  (d) the Trustee for 60 days after its receipt of such notice,
         request and offer of indemnity has failed to institute any such
         proceeding; and

                  (e) no direction inconsistent with such written request has
         been given to the Trustee during such 60-day period by the Holders of a
         majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities;

it being understood and intended that no one or more of such Holders shall have
any right in any manner whatever by virtue of, or by availing of, any provision
of this Indenture to affect, disturb or prejudice the rights of any other of
such Holders, or to obtain or to seek to obtain priority or preference over any
other of such Holders or to enforce any right under this Indenture, except in
the manner herein provided and for the equal and ratable benefit of all such
Holders.

         SECTION 5.08. Unconditional Right of Holders to Receive Principal,
Premium, If Any and Interest. Notwithstanding any other provision in this
Indenture, the Holder of any Security shall have the right which is absolute and
unconditional to receive payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and
(subject to Sections 3.04 and 3.06) interest on such Security on the respective
due dates expressed in such Security (or, in the case of redemption or
repurchase, on the Redemption Date or Repurchase Date, as the case may be) and,
if applicable, to convert such Security in accordance with the provisions of the
applicable supplemental indenture or Board Resolutions and to institute suit for
the enforcement of any such payment, and such rights shall not be impaired
without the consent of such Holder.

         SECTION 5.09. Restoration of Rights and Remedies. If the Trustee or any
Holder of a Security has instituted any proceeding to enforce any right or
remedy under this Indenture and such proceeding has been discontinued or
abandoned for any reason, or has been determined adversely to the Trustee or to
such Holder, then and in every such case, the Company, the Trustee and the
Holders of

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Securities shall, subject to any determination in such proceeding, be restored
severally and respectively to their former positions hereunder and thereafter
all rights and remedies of the Trustee and the Holders shall continue as though
no such proceeding had been instituted.

         SECTION 5.10. Rights and Remedies Cumulative. Except as otherwise
provided with respect to the replacement or payment of mutilated, destroyed,
lost or stolen Securities in the last paragraph of Section 3.05, no right or
remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to the Trustee or to the Holders of
Securities is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy, and every
right and remedy shall, to the extent permitted by law, be cumulative and in
addition to every other right and remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter
existing at law or in equity or otherwise. The assertion or employment of any
right or remedy hereunder, or otherwise, shall not prevent the concurrent
assertion or employment of any other appropriate right or remedy.

         SECTION 5.11. Delay or Omission Not Waiver. No delay or omission of the
Trustee or of any Holder of any Security to exercise any right or remedy
accruing upon any Event of Default shall impair any such right or remedy or
constitute a waiver of any such Event of Default or an acquiescence therein.
Every right and remedy given by this Article or by law to the Trustee or to the
Holders may be exercised from time to time, and as often as may be deemed
expedient, by the Trustee or by the Holders of Securities, as the case may be.

         SECTION 5.12. Control by Holders of Securities. The Holders of not less
than a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities shall have the
right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any
remedy available to the Trustee or exercising any trust or power conferred on
the Trustee with respect to the Securities, provided that:

                  (a) such direction shall not be in conflict with any rule of
         law or with this Indenture,

                  (b) the Trustee may take any other action deemed proper by the
         Trustee which is not inconsistent with such direction, and

                  (c) the Trustee need not take any action which might involve
         it in personal liability or be unduly prejudicial to the Holders of
         Securities not joining therein.

         SECTION 5.13. Waiver of Past Defaults. The Holders of not less than a
majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities may on behalf of the

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Holders of all the Securities waive any past default hereunder with respect to
such Securities and its consequences, except a default:

                  (a) in the payment of the principal of (or premium, if any) or
         interest on any Security, or

                  (b) in respect of a covenant or provision hereof which under
         Article 9 cannot be modified or amended without the consent of the
         Holder of each Outstanding Security affected.

         Upon any such waiver, such default shall cease to exist, and any Event
of Default arising therefrom shall be deemed to have been cured, for every
purpose of this Indenture; but no such waiver shall extend to any subsequent or
other default or Event of Default or impair any right consequent thereon.

         SECTION 5.14. Waiver of Usury, Stay or Extension Laws. The Company
covenants (to the extent that it may lawfully do so) that it will not at any
time insist upon, or plead, or in any manner whatsoever claim or take the
benefit or advantage of, any usury, stay or extension law wherever enacted, now
or at any time hereafter in force, which may affect the covenants or the
performance of this Indenture; and the Company (to the extent that it may
lawfully do so) hereby expressly waives all benefit or advantage of any such
law, and covenants that it will not hinder, delay or impede the execution of any
power herein granted to the Trustee, but will suffer and permit the execution of
every such power as though no such law had been enacted.

         SECTION 5.15. Undertaking for Costs. All parties to this Indenture
agree, and each Holder of any Security by his acceptance thereof shall be deemed
to have agreed, that any court may in its discretion require, in any suit for
the enforcement of any right or remedy under this Indenture, or in any suit
against the Trustee for any action taken or omitted by it as Trustee, the filing
by any party litigant in such suit of any undertaking to pay the costs of such
suit, and that such court may in its discretion assess reasonable costs,
including reasonable attorneys'  fees, against any party litigant in such suit
having due regard to the merits and good faith of the claims or defenses made by
such party litigant; but the provisions of this Section shall not apply to any
suit instituted by the Trustee, to any suit instituted by any Holder, or group
of Holders, holding in the aggregate more than 10% in principal amount of the
Outstanding Securities, or to any suit instituted by any Holder for the
enforcement of the payment of the principal of (or premium, if any) or interest
on any Security on or after the respective Stated Maturities expressed in such
Security (or, in the case of redemption, on or after the Redemption Date).

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                                    ARTICLE 6

                                   THE TRUSTEE

         SECTION 6.01. General. The duties and responsibilities of the Trustee
shall be as provided by the TIA and as set forth herein. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, no provision of this Indenture shall require the Trustee to expend or
risk its own funds or otherwise incur any financial liability in the performance
of any of its duties hereunder, or in the exercise of any of its rights or
powers, if the Trustee in its sole discretion shall believe that repayment of
such funds or adequate indemnity against such risk or liability is not
reasonably assured to it. Whether or not herein expressly so provided, every
provision of this Indenture relating to the conduct or affecting the liability
of or affording protection to the Trustee shall be subject to the provisions of
this Article 6.

         SECTION 6.02. Certain Rights of Trustee. Subject to TIA Sections 315(a)
through (d):

         (a) the Trustee may rely, and shall be protected in acting or
refraining from acting, upon any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument,
facsimile transmission, opinion, report, notice, request, direction, consent,
order, bond, debenture, note, other evidence of indebtedness or other paper or
document believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed, made or presented
by the proper person and may accept and rely upon the same as conclusive
evidence of the truth and accuracy of the statement and opinions contained
therein. The Trustee need not investigate any fact or matter stated in any such
document;

         (b) before the Trustee acts or refrains from acting, it may require an
Officers' Certificate or an Opinion of Counsel, which shall conform to Section
1.02. The Trustee shall not be liable for any action it takes or omits to take
in good faith in reliance on such certificate or opinion;

         (c) the Trustee may consult with counsel and the written advice of such
counsel shall be full and complete authorization and protection with respect to
any action taken, suffered or omitted by it hereunder in good faith and reliance
thereon and may act through its attorneys and agents and shall not be
responsible for the misconduct or negligence of any attorney or agent appointed
with due care;

         (d) the Trustee shall be under no obligation to exercise any of the
rights or powers vested in it by this Indenture at the request or direction of
any of the holders, unless such holders shall have offered to the Trustee
reasonable security or indemnity against the costs, expenses and liabilities
that might be incurred by it in compliance with such request or direction;

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         (e) the Trustee shall not be liable for any action it takes or omits to
take in good faith that it believes to be authorized or within its rights or
powers or for any action it takes or omits to take in accordance with the
written direction of the holders of a majority in principal amount of the
Outstanding Securities relating to the time, method and place of conducting any
proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee, or exercising any trust or
power conferred upon the Trustee, under this Indenture;

         (f) whenever in the administration of this Indenture the Trustee shall
deem it desirable that a matter be proved or established prior to taking,
suffering or omitting any action hereunder, the Trustee (unless other evidence
be herein specifically prescribed) may, in the absence of bad faith on its part,
rely upon an Officers' Certificate;

         (g) the Trustee shall not be bound to make any investigation into the
facts or matters stated in any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument,
opinion, report, notice, request, direction, consent, order, bond, debenture,
note, other evidence of indebtedness or other paper or document, but the
Trustee, in its discretion, may make such further inquiry or investigation into
such facts or matters as it may see fit, and, if the Trustee shall determine to
make such further inquiry or investigation, it shall be entitled to examine the
books, records and premises of the Company personally or by agent or attorney;

         (h) the Trustee shall not be required to take notice or be deemed to
have notice of any default hereunder unless the Trustee be specifically notified
of such default in writing by the Company or any holder of the Securities, and
in the absence of such notice the Trustee may conclusively assume that there is
no default; provided that the Trustee shall be required to take and be deemed to
have notice of its failure to receive payments of interest or principal
hereunder;

         (i) except for information provided by the Trustee concerning the
Trustee, the Trustee shall have no responsibility with respect to any
information in any offering memorandum or other disclosure material distributed
with respect to the Securities, and the Trustee shall have no responsibility for
compliance with securities laws in connection with the issuance and sale of the
Securities;

         (j) in the event the Trustee shall receive inconsistent or conflicting
requests and indemnity from two or more groups of holders of the Securities,
each representing at least 25% (but less than 50%) of the aggregate principal
amount of the Securities then outstanding, the Trustee will act in accordance
with instructions received by the holders of the greater percentage thereof;

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         (k) except as otherwise expressly provided by the provisions of this
Indenture, the Trustee shall not be obligated and may not be required to give or
furnish any notice, demand, report, request, reply, statement, advice or opinion
to the holder of any Security or to the Company or any other Person, and the
Trustee shall not incur any liability for its failure or refusal to give or
furnish the same unless obligated or required to do so by the express provisions
hereof; and

         (l) the Trustee shall not be required to give any bond or surety with
respect to the performance of its duties or the exercise of its powers under
this Indenture.

         SECTION 6.03. Individual Rights of Trustee. The Trustee, any Paying
Agent, Security Registrar or any other agent of the Company, in its individual
or any other capacity, may become the owner or pledgee of Securities and may
otherwise deal with the Company, its Subsidiaries or its Affiliates with the
same rights it would have if it were not the Trustee, Paying Agent, Security
Registrar or such other agent. Any registrar, co-registrar, paying agent,
conversion agent or authenticating agent may do the same with like rights.
However, the Trustee is subject to TIA Sections 310(b) and 311.

         SECTION 6.04. Trustee's Disclaimer. The Trustee (i) makes no
representation as to the validity or adequacy of this Indenture or the
Securities, (ii) shall not be accountable for the Company's use or application
of the proceeds from the Securities and (iii) shall not be responsible for any
statement in the Securities other than its certificate of authentication.

         SECTION 6.05. Notice of Default. If any Event of Default occurs and is
continuing and if the Trustee has actual knowledge of such Event of Default, the
Trustee shall mail to each holder in the manner and to the extent provided in
TIA Section 313(c) notice of the Event of Default within 90 days after it
occurs, unless such Event of Default has been cured or waived; provided,
however, that, except in the case of a default in the payment of the principal
of (or premium, if any) or interest on any Security, or in the payment of any
sinking fund installment with respect to the Securities, the Trustee shall be
protected in withholding such notice if and so long as Responsible Officers of
the Trustee in good faith determine that the withholding of such notice is in
the interests of the Holders of the Securities; and provided further that in the
case of any default or breach referred to in Section 5.01(e) with respect to the
Securities, no such notice to Holders shall be given until at least 90 days
after the occurrence thereof. For the purpose of this Section, the term
"default" means any event which is, or after notice or lapse of time or both
would become, an Event of Default with respect to the Securities.

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         SECTION 6.06. Conflicting Interests of Trustee. If the Trustee has or
shall acquire a conflicting interest within the meaning of the TIA, the Trustee
shall either eliminate such interest or resign, to the extent and in the manner
provided by, and subject to the provisions of the TIA and this Indenture.

         SECTION 6.07. Compensation and Indemnity. The Company shall pay to the
Trustee such compensation as shall be agreed upon in writing for its services.
The compensation of the Trustee shall not be limited by any law on compensation
of a trustee of an express trust. The Company shall reimburse the Trustee upon
request for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses and advances incurred or made
by the Trustee in accordance with this Indenture. Such expenses shall include
the reasonable compensation and expenses of the Trustee's agents and counsel.

         The Company shall indemnify and hold harmless the Trustee and its
directors, agents and employees (collectively the "Indemnitees") against any and
all losses, liabilities, obligations, damages, penalties, fines, judgments,
actions, suits, proceedings, reasonable costs and expenses (including reasonable
fees and disbursements of counsel) of any kind whatsoever which may be incurred
by or imposed on the Indemnitees or any of them in connection with any
investigative, administrative or judicial proceeding (whether or not such
indemnified party is designated a party to such proceeding) arising out of or in
connection with the acceptance or administration of its duties under this
Indenture; provided, however, that the Company need not reimburse any expense or
indemnify against any loss, obligation, damage, penalty, fine, judgment, action,
suit, proceeding, reasonable cost or expense (including reasonable fees and
disbursements of counsel) of any kind whatsoever which may be incurred by
Indemnitees or any of them in connection with any investigative, administrative
or judicial proceeding (whether or not such indemnified party is designated a
party to such proceeding) in which (i) the Trustee is not following any
instructions or other direction upon which it is authorized to rely and (ii) it
is determined that the Indemnitees or any of them acted with negligence or
willful misconduct. The Trustee shall notify the Company promptly of any claim
for which it may seek indemnity. Failure by the Trustee to so notify the Company
shall not relieve the Company of its obligations hereunder, unless the Company
is materially prejudiced thereby. The Company shall defend the claim and the
Trustee shall cooperate in the defense. Unless otherwise set forth herein, the
Indemnitees of any of them may have separate counsel and the Company shall pay
the reasonable fees and expenses of such counsel. The Company need not pay for
any settlement made without its consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld. The provisions of this Section 6.07 shall survive the termination of
this Indenture and the resignation or removal of the Trustee for any reason.

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         To secure the Company's payment obligations in this Section 6.07, the
Trustee shall have a lien prior to the Securities on all money or property held
or collected by the Trustee, in its capacity as Trustee, except money or
property held in trust to pay principal of, premium, if any, and interest on
particular Securities.

         If the Trustee incurs expenses or renders services after the occurrence
of an Event of Default specified in Section 5.01(g) or Section 5.01(h), the
expenses and the compensation for the services will be intended to constitute
expenses of administration under Title 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code
or any applicable federal or state law for the relief of debtors.

         SECTION 6.08. Replacement of Trustee. A resignation or removal of the
Trustee and appointment of a successor Trustee shall become effective only upon
the successor Trustee's acceptance of appointment as provided in this Section
6.08.

         The Trustee may resign at any time by so notifying the Company in
writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the proposed resignation.
The holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities may
remove the Trustee by so notifying the Trustee in writing and may appoint a
successor Trustee with the prior consent of the Company. The Company may remove
the Trustee if: (i) the Trustee is no longer eligible under Section 6.10; (ii)
the Trustee is adjudged a bankrupt or an insolvent; (iii) a receiver or other
public officer takes charge of the Trustee or its property; or (iv) the Trustee
becomes incapable of acting.

         If the Trustee resigns or is removed, or if a vacancy exists in the
office of Trustee for any reason, the Company shall promptly appoint a successor
Trustee. Within one year after the successor Trustee takes office, the holders
of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities may appoint a
successor Trustee to replace the successor Trustee appointed by the Company. If
the successor Trustee does not deliver its written acceptance required by the
next succeeding paragraph of this Section 6.08 within thirty (30) days after the
retiring Trustee resigns or is removed, the retiring Trustee, the Company or the
holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Securities may
petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor
Trustee.

         A successor Trustee shall deliver a written acceptance of its
appointment to the retiring Trustee and to the Company. Immediately after the
delivery of such written acceptance, subject to the lien provided in Section
6.07, (i) the retiring Trustee shall transfer all property held by it as Trustee
to the successor Trustee, (ii) the resignation or removal of the retiring
Trustee shall become effective and (iii) the successor Trustee shall have all
the rights, powers and duties of the

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Trustee under this Indenture. A successor Trustee shall mail notice of its
succession to each holder.

         If the Trustee is no longer eligible under Section 6.10, any holder who
satisfies the requirements of TIA Section 310(b) may petition any court of
competent jurisdiction for the removal of the Trustee and the appointment of a
successor Trustee.

         The Company shall give notice of any resignation and any removal of the
Trustee and each appointment of a successor Trustee to all holders. Each notice
shall include the name of the successor Trustee and the address of its Corporate
Trust Office.

         Notwithstanding replacement of the Trustee pursuant to this Section
6.08, the Company's obligation under Section 6.07 shall continue for the benefit
of the retiring Trustee.

         SECTION 6.09. Replacement of Trustee. Successor Trustee by Merger, Etc.
If the Trustee consolidates with, merges or converts into, or transfers all or
substantially all of its corporate trust business to, another corporation or
national banking association, the resulting, surviving or transferee corporation
or national banking association without any further act shall be the successor
Trustee with the same effect as if the successor Trustee had been named as the
Trustee herein.

         SECTION 6.10. Eligibility. This Indenture shall always have a Trustee
who satisfies the requirements of TIA Section 310(a)(1). The Trustee (or the
bank holding company to which the Trustee is a member) shall have a combined
capital and surplus of at least $25 million as set forth in its most recent
published annual report of condition.

         SECTION 6.11. Money Held in Trust. Subject to the provisions of Section
10.03 and Section 14.02, all monies received by the Trustee shall, until used or
applied as herein provided, be held in trust for the purposes for which they
were received. The Trustee shall not be liable for interest on any money
received by it except as the Trustee may agree with the Company. Money held in
trust by the Trustee need not be segregated from other funds except to the
extent required by law and except for money held in trust under Article 4 of
this Indenture.

         SECTION 6.12. Withholding Taxes. The Trustee, as agent for the Company,
shall exclude and withhold from each payment of principal and interest and other
amounts due hereunder or under the Securities any and all withholding taxes
applicable thereto as required by law. The Trustee agrees to act as such
withholding agent and, in connection therewith, whenever any present or future

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taxes or similar charges are required to be withheld with respect to any amounts
payable in respect of the Securities, to withhold such amounts and timely pay
the same to the appropriate authority in the name of and on behalf of the
holders of the Securities, that it will file any necessary withholding tax
returns or statements when due, and that, as promptly as possible after the
payment thereof, it will deliver to each holder of a Security appropriate
documentation showing the payment thereof, together with such additional
documentary evidence as such holders may reasonably request from time to time.

         SECTION 6.13. Preferential Collection of Claims. If and when the
Trustee shall be or become a creditor of the Company (or any other obligor upon
the Securities), the Trustee shall be subject to the provisions of the Trust
Indenture Act regarding the collection of the claims against the Company (or any
such other obligor).

         SECTION 6.14. Trustee's Application for Instructions from the Company .
Any application by the Trustee for written instructions from the Company (other
than with regard to any action proposed to be taken or omitted to be taken by
the Trustee that affects the rights of the holders of the Securities or holders
of Senior Indebtedness under this Indenture, including, without limitation,
under Article 14 hereof) may, at the option of the Trustee, set forth in writing
any action proposed to be taken or omitted by the Trustee under this Indenture
and the date on and/or after which such action shall be taken or such omission
shall be effective. The Trustee shall not be liable for any action taken by, or
omission of, the Trustee in accordance with a proposal included in such
application on or after the date specified in such application (which date shall
not be less than ten (10) Business Days after the date any officer of the
Company actually receives such application, unless any such officer shall have
consented in writing to any earlier date) unless prior to taking any such action
(or the effective date in the case of an omission), the Trustee shall have
received written instructions in response to such application specifying the
action to be taken or omitted.


                                    ARTICLE 7

                HOLDERS' LISTS AND REPORTS BY TRUSTEE AND COMPANY

         SECTION 7.01. Disclosure of Names and Addresses of Holders. Every
Holder of Securities, by receiving and holding the same, agrees with the Company
and the Trustee that neither the Company nor the Trustee nor any Paying Agent
nor any Security Registrar shall be held accountable by reason of the disclosure
of any information as to the names and addresses of the Holders of Securities in
accordance with TIA Section 312, regardless of the source from which such

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information was derived, and that the Trustee shall not be held accountable by
reason of mailing any material pursuant to a request made under TIA Section
312(b).

         SECTION 7.02. Reports by Trustee. Within 60 days after May 15 of each
year commencing with the first May 15 after the first issuance of Securities
pursuant to this Indenture, the Trustee shall transmit by mail to all Holders of
Securities as provided in TIA Section 313(c) a brief report dated as of such May
15 if required by TIA Section 313(a). A copy of each such report shall at the
time of such transmission to Holders be filed by the Trustee with each stock
exchange upon which any Securities are listed with the Commission and the
Company. The Company will notify the Trustee when any Securities are listed on
any stock exchange and of any delisting thereof.

         SECTION 7.03.  Reports by Company.  The Company will:

                  (a) file with the Trustee, within 15 days after the Company is
         required to file the same with the Commission, copies of the annual
         reports and of the information, documents and other reports (or copies
         of such portions of any of the foregoing as the Commission may from
         time to time by rules and regulations prescribe) which the Company may
         be required to file with the Commission pursuant to Sections 13(a) or
         13(b) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; or, if
         the Company is not required to file information, documents or reports
         pursuant to either of such Sections, then it will file with the
         Trustee, in accordance with rules and regulations prescribed from time
         to time by the Commission, such of the supplementary and periodic
         information, documents and reports which may be required pursuant to
         Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in respect of a
         security listed and registered on a national securities exchange as may
         be prescribed from time to time in such rules and regulations;

                  (b) file with the Trustee and the Commission, in accordance
         with rules and regulations prescribed from time to time by the
         Commission, such additional information, documents and reports with
         respect to compliance by the Company with the conditions and covenants
         of this Indenture as may be required from time to time by such rules
         and regulations; and

                  (c) file with the Trustee and the Commission, if applicable,
         and transmit by mail to the Holders of Securities, within 30 days after
         the filing thereof with the Trustee, in the manner and to the extent
         provided in TIA Section 313(c), such summaries of any information,
         documents and

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         reports required to be filed by the Company pursuant to paragraphs (1)
         and (2) of this Section as may be required by rules and regulations
         prescribed from time to time by the Commission and other information as
         may be required pursuant to the TIA at the time and in the manner
         provided pursuant to such Act.

         SECTION 7.04. Company to Furnish Trustee Names and Addresses of
Holders. (a) The Company will furnish or cause to be furnished to the Trustee:

                  (i) semi-annually, not later than 10 days after the Regular
         Record Date for interest for the Securities, a list, in such form as
         the Trustee may reasonably require, of the names and addresses of the
         Holders of Securities as of such Regular Record Date, or if there is no
         Regular Record Date for interest for the Securities, semi-annually,
         upon such dates as are set forth in the Board Resolution or indenture
         supplemental hereto; and

                 (ii) at such other times as the Trustee may request in writing,
         within 30 days after the receipt by the Company of any such request, a
         list of similar form and content as of a date not more than 15 days
         prior to the time such list is furnished,

provided, however, that, so long as the Trustee is the Security Registrar, no
such list shall be required to be furnished.

         (b) The Company shall provide the Trustee with at least 30 days' prior
notice of any change in location of its principal executive offices or other
principal place of business.


                                    ARTICLE 8

                CONSOLIDATION, MERGER, SALE, LEASE OR CONVEYANCE

         SECTION 8.01. Consolidations and Mergers of Company and Sales, Leases
and Conveyances Permitted Subject to Certain Conditions. The Company may
consolidate with, or sell, lease, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of all
or substantially all of its assets to, or merge with or into any other Person,
provided that in any such case, (1) either the Company shall be the continuing
corporation, or the Person (if other than the Company) formed by such
consolidation or into which the Company is merged or the Person which acquires
or leases the Company's assets substantially as an entirety is a corporation,
partnership, limited liability company or trust organized and existing under the
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States jurisdiction and expressly assumes the due and punctual payment of the
principal of (and premium, if any) and any interest payable pursuant to this
Indenture on all of the Securities, according to their tenor, and the due and
punctual performance and observance of all of the covenants and conditions of
this Indenture to be performed by the Company and shall have provided for
conversion rights, if applicable, in accordance with the relevant supplemental
indenture or Board Resolution, by supplemental indenture, complying with Article
9 hereof, satisfactory to the Trustee, executed and delivered to the Trustee by
such corporation and (2) immediately after giving effect to such transaction and
treating any indebtedness which becomes an obligation of the Company or such
Person or any Subsidiary as a result thereof as having been incurred by the
Company or such Subsidiary at the time of such transaction, no Event of Default,
and no event which, after notice or the lapse of time, or both, would become an
Event of Default, shall have occurred and be continuing.

         SECTION 8.02. Rights and Duties of Successor Corporation. In case of
any such consolidation, merger, sale, lease or conveyance and upon any such
assumption by the successor Person, such successor Person shall succeed to and
be substituted for the Company, with the same effect as if it had been named
herein as the party of the first part, and the predecessor corporation, except
in the event of a lease, shall be relieved of any further obligation under this
Indenture and the Securities. Such successor Person thereupon may cause to be
signed, and may issue either in its own name or in the name of the Company, any
or all of the Securities issuable hereunder which theretofore shall not have
been signed by the Company and delivered to the Trustee; and, upon the order of
such successor corporation, instead of the Company, and subject to all the
terms, conditions and limitations in this Indenture prescribed, the Trustee
shall authenticate and shall deliver any Securities which previously shall have
been signed and delivered by the officers of the Company to the Trustee for
authentication, and any Securities which such successor Person thereafter shall
cause to be signed and delivered to the Trustee for that purpose. All the
Securities so issued shall in all respects have the same legal rank and benefit
under this Indenture as the Securities theretofore or thereafter issued in
accordance with the terms of this Indenture as though all of such Securities had
been issued at the date of the execution hereof.

         In case of any such consolidation, merger, sale, lease or conveyance,
such changes in phraseology and form (but not in substance) may be made in the
Securities thereafter to be issued as may be appropriate.

         SECTION 8.03. Officers' Certificate and Opinion of Counsel. Any
consolidation, merger, sale, lease, transfer, conveyance or other dispositions
permitted under Section 8.01 is also subject to the condition that the Trustee
receive an Officers' Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that
any

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such consolidation, merger, sale, lease, transfer or conveyance or other
dispositions and the assumption by any successor Person, complies with the
provisions of this Article and that all conditions precedent herein provided for
relating to such transaction have been complied with.


                                    ARTICLE 9

                             SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES

         SECTION 9.01. Supplemental Indentures Without Consent of Holders.
Without the consent of any Holders of Securities, the Company, when authorized
by or pursuant to a Board Resolution, and the Trustee, at any time and from time
to time, may enter into one or more indentures supplemental hereto, in form
satisfactory to the Trustee, for any of the following purposes:

                 [(a) to evidence the succession of another Person to the
         Company and the assumption by any such successor of the covenants of
         the Company herein and in the Securities contained;]

                 [(b) to add to the covenants of the Company for the equal and
         ratable benefit of the Holders of the Securities or to surrender any
         right, power or option herein conferred upon the Company;]

                 [(c) to add any additional Events of Default for the benefit of
         the Holders of the Securities; provided, however, that in respect of
         any such additional Events of Default such supplemental indenture may
         provide for a particular period of grace after default (which period
         may be shorter or longer than that allowed in the case of other
         defaults) or may provide for an immediate enforcement upon such default
         or may limit the remedies available to the Trustee upon such default or
         may limit the right of the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal
         amount of those Securities to which such additional Events of Default
         apply to waive such default;]

                 [(d) to secure the Securities;]

                 [(e) to establish the form or terms of Securities and as
         permitted by Sections 2.01;]

                  (f) to evidence and provide for the acceptance of appointment
         hereunder by a successor Trustee with respect to the Securities and to
         add to or change any of the provisions of this Indenture as shall be
         necessary to

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         provide for or facilitate the administration of the trusts hereunder by
         more than one Trustee;

                  (g) to cure any ambiguity, to correct or supplement any
         provision herein which may be defective or inconsistent with any other
         provision herein; provided such provisions shall not adversely affect
         the interests of the Holders of Securities in any material respect;

                 [(h) to supplement any of the provisions of this Indenture to
         such extent as shall be necessary to permit or facilitate the discharge
         of Securities pursuant to Section 4.01; provided that any such action
         shall not adversely affect the interests of the Holders of Securities
         in any material respect;]

                  (i) to make any change that does not adversely affect the
         rights of any holder of Securities;

                  (j) to make any change to comply with any requirement of the
         Commission in connection with the qualification of the Indenture under
         TIA; or

                  (k) to provide for the issuance of uncertificated Securities
         in addition to or in place of certificated Securities; provided,
         however, that the uncertificated Securities are issued in registered
         form for purposes of Section 163(f) of the Code or in a manner such
         that the uncertificated Securities are described in Section
         163(f)(2)(B) of the Code.

         SECTION 9.02. Supplemental Indentures with Consent of Holders. With the
consent of the Holders of not less than a majority in principal amount of all
Outstanding Securities affected by such supplemental indenture, by Act of said
Holders delivered to the Company and the Trustee, the Company, when authorized
by or pursuant to a Board Resolution, and the Trustee may enter into an
indenture or indentures supplemental hereto for the purpose of adding any
provisions to or changing in any manner or eliminating any of the provisions of
this Indenture or of modifying in any manner the rights of the Holders of
Securities under this Indenture; provided, however, that no such supplemental
indenture shall, without the consent of the Holder of each Outstanding Security
affected thereby:

                  (a) reduce the principal amount, Repurchase Price or
         Redemption Price with respect to any Security, or extend the Stated
         Maturity of any Security or alter the manner of payment or rate of
         interest on any Security or make any Security payable in money or
         securities other

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         than that stated in the Security, or reopen the Securities for
         issuances or additional Securities, or impair the right to institute
         suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after the Stated
         Maturity thereof (or, in the case of redemption or repayment at the
         option of the Holder, on or after the Redemption Date or the Repurchase
         Date, as the case may be);

                  (b) reduce the percentage in principal amount of the
         Outstanding Securities, the consent of whose Holders is required for
         any such supplemental indenture, or the consent of whose Holders is
         required for any waiver with respect to Securities (or compliance with
         certain provisions of this Indenture or certain defaults hereunder and
         their consequences) provided for in this Indenture;

                  (c) make any change that adversely affects the right to
         convert any Security;

                  (d) modify the provisions of the Indenture relating to the
         ranking of the Securities in a manner adverse to the Holders of the
         Securities; or

                  (e) impair the right to institute suit for the enforcement of
         any payment with respect to, or conversion of, the Securities.

         It shall not be necessary for any Act of Holders under this Section to
approve the particular form of any proposed supplemental indenture, but it shall
be sufficient if such Act shall approve the substance thereof.

         SECTION 9.03. Execution of Supplemental Indentures. In executing, or
accepting the additional trusts created by, any supplemental indenture permitted
by this Article or the modification thereby of the trusts created by this
Indenture, the Trustee shall be entitled to receive, and (subject to Article 6)
shall be fully protected in relying upon, an Opinion of Counsel stating that the
execution of such supplemental indenture is authorized or permitted by this
Indenture. The Trustee may, but shall not be obligated to, enter into any such
supplemental indenture which affects the Trustee's own rights, duties or
immunities under this Indenture or otherwise.

         SECTION 9.04. Effect of Supplemental Indentures. Upon the execution of
any supplemental indenture under this Article, this Indenture shall be modified
in accordance therewith, and such supplemental indenture shall form a part of
this Indenture for all purposes; and every Holder of Securities theretofore or
thereafter authenticated and delivered hereunder shall be bound thereby.

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         SECTION 9.05. Conformity with Trust Indenture Act. Every supplemental
indenture executed pursuant to this Article shall conform to the requirements of
the Trust Indenture Act as then in effect.

         SECTION 9.06. Reference in Securities to Supplemental Indentures.
Securities authenticated and delivered after the execution of any supplemental
indenture pursuant to this Article may, and shall, if required by the Trustee,
bear a notation in form approved by the Trustee as to any matter provided for in
such supplemental indenture. If the Company shall so determine, new Securities
so modified as to conform, in the opinion of the Trustee and the Company, to any
such supplemental indenture may be prepared and executed by the Company and
authenticated and delivered by the Trustee in exchange for Outstanding
Securities.


                                  ARTICLE 10

                                  COVENANTS

         SECTION 10.01. Payment of Principal, Premium, If Any and Interest. The
Company covenants and agrees for the benefit of the Holders of Securities that
it will duly and punctually pay the principal of (and premium, if any), interest
on, and the Repurchase Price and the Redemption Price with respect to the
Securities in accordance with the terms of the Securities and this Indenture. At
the option of the Company, all payments of principal may be paid by check to the
registered Holder of the Security or other person entitled thereto against
surrender of such Security.

         SECTION 10.02. Maintenance of Office or Agency. The Company shall
maintain Place of Payment for the Securities an office or agency where the
Securities may be presented or surrendered for payment or conversion or
redemption, where the Securities may be surrendered for registration of transfer
or exchange and where notices and demands to or upon the Company in respect of
the Securities and this Indenture may be served. The Company will give prompt
written notice to the Trustee of the location, and any change in the location,
of each such office or agency. If at any time the Company shall fail to maintain
any such required office or agency or shall fail to furnish the Trustee with the
address thereof, such presentations, surrenders, notices and demands may be made
or served at the Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee, and the Company hereby
appoints the Trustee its agent to receive all such presentations, surrenders,
notices and demands.

         The Company may from time to time designate one or more other offices
or agencies where the Securities may be presented or surrendered for any or all
of

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such purposes, and may from time to time rescind such designations; provided,
however, that no such designation or rescission shall in any manner relieve the
Company of its obligation to maintain an office or agency in accordance with the
requirements set forth above for such purposes. The Company will give prompt
written notice to the Trustee of any such designation or rescission and of any
change in the location of any such other office or agency. The Company hereby
designates as a Place of Payment of the Securities the office or agency of the
Company in the Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York, and initially
appoints the Trustee at its Corporate Trust Office as Paying Agent in such city
and as its agent to receive all such presentations, surrenders, notice and
demands.

         SECTION 10.03. Money for Securities Payments to Be Held in Trust. If
the Company shall at any time act as its own Paying Agent with respect to any
Securities, it will, on or before each due date of the principal of (and
premium, if any), or interest on the Securities, segregate and hold in trust for
the benefit of the Persons entitled thereto a sum sufficient to pay the
principal (and premium, if any) or interest so becoming due until such sums
shall be paid to such Persons or otherwise disposed of as herein provided, and
will promptly notify the Trustee of its action or failure so to act.

         Whenever the Company shall have one or more Paying Agents for the
Securities, it will, before each due date of the principal of (and premium, if
any), or interest on, the Securities, deposit with a Paying Agent a sum
sufficient to pay the principal (and premium, if any) or interest, so becoming
due, such sum to be held in trust for the benefit of the Persons entitled to
such principal, premium or interest and (unless such Paying Agent is the
Trustee) the Company will promptly notify the Trustee of its action or failure
so to act.

         The Company will cause each Paying Agent other than the Trustee to
execute and deliver to the Trustee an instrument in which such Paying Agent
shall agree with the Trustee, subject to the provisions of this Section, that
such Paying Agent will:

                  (a) hold all sums held by it for the payment of principal of
         (and premium, if any,) or interest on the Securities, in trust for the
         benefit of the Persons entitled thereto, until such sums shall be paid
         to such Persons or otherwise disposed of as herein provided;

                  (b) give the Trustee notice of any default by the Company (or
         any other obligor upon the Securities) in the making of any such
         payment of principal (and premium, if any) or interest; and

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                  (c) at any time during the continuance of any Event of Default
         upon the written request of the Trustee, forthwith pay to the Trustee
         all sums so held in trust by such Paying Agent.

         The Company may at any time, for the purpose of obtaining the
satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture or for any other purpose, pay, or
by Company Order direct any Paying Agent to pay, to the Trustee all sums held in
trust by the Company or such Paying Agent, such sums to be held by the Trustee
upon the same trusts as those upon which such sums were held by the Company or
such Paying Agent; and, upon such payment by any Paying Agent to the Trustee,
such Paying Agent shall be released from all further liability with respect to
such sums.

         Except as otherwise provided in the Securities, any money deposited
with the Trustee or any Paying Agent, or then held by the Company, in trust for
the payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) or interest on any
Security and remaining unclaimed for two years after such principal (and
premium, if any) or interest has become due and payable shall be paid to the
Company upon Company Request or (if then held by the Company) shall be
discharged from such trust; and the Holder of such Security shall thereafter, as
an unsecured general creditor, look only to the Company for payment of such
principal of (and premium, if any) or interest on any Security, without interest
thereon, and all liability of the Trustee or such Paying Agent with respect to
such trust money, and all liability of the Company as trustee thereof, shall
thereupon cease; provided, however, that the Trustee or such Paying Agent,
before being required to make any such repayment, may at the expense of the
Company cause to be published once, in an Authorized Newspaper, notice that such
money remains unclaimed and that, after a date specified therein, which shall
not be less than 30 days from the date of such publication, any unclaimed
balance of such money then remaining, will be repaid to the Company.

         SECTION 10.04. Existence. Subject to Article 8, the Company will do or
cause to be done all things necessary to preserve and keep in full force and
effect its corporate existence, rights (charter and statutory) and franchises,
except to the extent that the Board of Directors shall determine that the
failure to do so would not have a material adverse effect on the business,
assets, financial condition or results of operation of the Company (a "Material
Adverse Effect"); provided, however, that the Company shall not be required to
preserve any right or franchise if the Board of Directors shall determine that
the preservation thereof is no longer desirable in the conduct of the business
of the Company and that the loss thereof is not disadvantageous in any material
respect to the Holders.

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         SECTION 10.05. Maintenance of Properties. The Company will cause all of
it properties used or useful in the conduct of its business or the business of
any Subsidiary to be maintained and kept in good condition, repair and working
order and supplied with all necessary equipment and will cause to be made all
necessary repairs, renewals, replacements, betterments and improvements thereof,
all as in the judgment of the Company may be necessary so that the business
carried on in connection therewith may be properly and advantageously conducted
at all times, except to the extent that the failure to do so would not have a
Material Adverse Effect on the Company; provided, however, that the Company
shall not be required to continue the operation or maintenance of any such
property or be prevented from disposing of such property if the Board of
Directors shall determine that such discontinuance or disposal is desirable in
the conduct of the business of the Company or the business of any Subsidiary and
not disadvantageous in any material respect to the Holders.

         SECTION 10.06. Payment of Taxes and Other Claims. The Company will pay
or discharge or cause to be paid or discharged, before the same shall become
delinquent, (1) all taxes, assessments and governmental charges levied or
imposed upon it or any Subsidiary or upon the income, profits or property of the
Company or any Subsidiary, and (2) all lawful claims for labor, materials and
supplies which, if unpaid, might by law become a lien upon the property of the
Company or any Subsidiary and have a Material Adverse Effect; provided, however,
that the Company shall not be required to pay or discharge or cause to be paid
or discharged any such tax, assessment, charge or claim whose amount,
applicability or validity is being contested in good faith by appropriate
proceedings.

         SECTION 10.07. Statement as to Compliance. The Company will deliver to
the Trustee, within 120 days after the end of each fiscal year of the Company, a
certificate from the principal executive officer, principal financial officer or
principal accounting officer as to his or her knowledge of the Company's
compliance with all terms, conditions and provisions under this Indenture and,
in the event of any noncompliance, specifying such noncompliance and the nature
and status thereof. For purposes of this Section 10.07, such compliance shall be
determined without regard to any period of grace or requirement of notice under
this Indenture.

         SECTION 10.08. Waiver of Certain Covenants. The Company may omit in any
particular instance to comply with any term, provision or condition set forth in
Sections 10.04 to 10.06, inclusive, if before the time for such compliance the
Holders of at least a majority in principal amount of all outstanding
Securities, by Act of such Holders, either waive such compliance in such
instance or generally waive compliance with such covenant or condition, but no
such waiver shall extend to or affect such covenant or condition except to the
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waived, and, until such waiver shall become effective, the obligations of the
Company and the duties of the Trustee in respect of any such term, provision or
condition shall remain in full force and effect.



                                  ARTICLE 11

                           REDEMPTION OF SECURITIES.

          SECTION 11.01. Provisional and Optional Redemption by the Company.
(a) The Securities may be redeemed at the election of the Company, as a whole or
from time to time in part, at any time on or before     , 2002 (a "Provisional
Redemption"), at a redemption price equal to $1,000 per $1,000 principal amount
of the Securities plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to but excluding the
date of redemption (the "Provisional Redemption Date") if the Closing Price of
the Common Stock has exceeded 150% of the conversion price (as defined in
Article 13) then in effect for at least 20 Trading Days in any consecutive 30-
Trading Day period ending on the Trading Day prior to the date of mailing of the
provisional notice of redemption pursuant to Section 11.04 (the "Notice Date").

         Upon any such Provisional Redemption, the Company shall make an
additional payment in cash (the "Make-Whole Payment") to holders of the
Securities called for redemption, including those Securities converted into
Common Stock between the Notice Date and the Provisional Redemption Date, in an
amount equal to [the sum of the present value of the aggregate amount of
interest that would otherwise have accrued from the Provisional Redemption Date
through   (the "Make-Whole Period"). Such present value shall be calculated by
the Company using the bond equivalent yield on U.S. Treasury notes on bills
having a term nearest in length to that of the Make-Whole Period as of the
Notice Date and the Trustee may conclusively rely upon the Company's written
notice advising the Trustee of the calculations in order for the Trustee to
process the payments to be made.]

          (b)  The Securities may be redeemed at the election of the Company, as
a whole or from time to time in part, at any time on or after     , 2002, at the
redemption prices specified in the form of Security attached hereto as Exhibit
A, together with accrued interest up to but not including the Redemption Date.

         SECTION 11.02. Election to Redeem; Notice to Trustee. The election of
the Company to redeem any Securities shall be evidenced by or pursuant to a
Board Resolution. In case of any redemption at the election of the Company of
all or any part of the Securities, the Company shall, at least 45 days prior to
the giving of the notice of redemption in Section 11.04 (unless a shorter notice
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be satisfactory to the Trustee), notify the Trustee of such Redemption Date and
of the principal amount of Securities to be redeemed. In the case of any
redemption of Securities prior to the expiration of any restriction on such
redemption provided in the terms of such Securities or elsewhere in this
Indenture, the Company shall furnish the Trustee with an Officers' Certificate
evidencing compliance with such restriction.

         SECTION 11.03. Selection by Trustee of Securities to Be Redeemed. If
less than all the Securities are to be redeemed, the particular Securities to be
redeemed shall be selected not more than 60 days prior to the Redemption Date by
the Trustee, from the Outstanding Securities not previously called for
redemption, by such method as the Trustee shall deem fair and appropriate.

         Securities in denominations of $1,000 may only be redeemed in whole.
The Trustee may select for redemption portions (equal to $1,000 or any multiple
thereof) of the principal of Securities that have denominations larger than
$1,000. Provisions of this Indenture that apply to Securities called for
redemption also apply to portions of Securities called for redemption.

         The Trustee shall promptly notify the Company and the Security
Registrar (if other than itself) in writing of the Securities selected for
redemption and, in the case of any Securities selected for partial redemption,
the principal amount thereof to be redeemed.

         For all purposes of this Indenture, unless the context otherwise
requires, all provisions relating to the redemption of Securities shall relate,
in the case of any Security redeemed or to be redeemed only in part, to the
portion of the principal amount of such Security which has been or is to be
redeemed.

         SECTION 11.04. Notice of Redemption. Notice of redemption shall be
given in the manner provided in Section 1.06, not less than 30 days nor more
than 60 days prior to the Redemption Date to each Holder of Securities to be
redeemed, but failure to give such notice in the manner herein provided to the
Holder of any Security designated for redemption as a whole or in part, or any
defect in the notice to any such Holder, shall not affect the validity of the
proceedings for the redemption of any other such Security or portion thereof.

         Any notice that is mailed to the Holders of Securities in the manner
herein provided shall be conclusively presumed to have been duly given, whether
or not the Holder receives the notice.

         All notices of redemption shall state:

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                  (a)  the Redemption Date;

                  (b)  the Redemption Price, accrued interest to the Redemption
         Date payable as provided in Section 11.06, if any, and, with respect to
         Securities called for Provisional Redemption, the Make-Whole Payment;

                  (c)  if less than all Outstanding Securities are to be
         redeemed, the identification (and, in the case of partial redemption,
         the principal amount) of the particular Securities to be redeemed;

                  (d)  in case any Security is to be redeemed in part only, the
         notice which relates to such Security shall state that on and after the
         Redemption Date, upon surrender of such Security, the holder will
         receive, without a charge, a new Security or Securities of authorized
         denominations for the principal amount thereof remaining unredeemed;

                  (e)  that on the Redemption Date, the Redemption Price and
         accrued interest to the Redemption Date payable as provided in Section
         11.06, if any, and, with respect to Securities called for Provisional
         Redemption, the Make-Whole Payment, will become due and payable upon
         each such Security, or the portion thereof, to be redeemed and, if
         applicable, that interest thereon shall cease to accrue on and after
         said date;

                  (f)  the Place or Places of Payment where such Securities,
         maturing after the Redemption Date, are to be surrendered for payment
         of the Redemption Price and accrued interest, if any, and, with respect
         to Securities called for Provisional Redemption, the Make-Whole
         Payment, or for conversion,

                  (g)  that Securities called for redemption must be presented
         and surrendered to the Paying Agent to collect the redemption price;

                  (h)  the then current Conversion Price;

                  (i)  that the Securities called for redemption may be
         converted at any time before the close of business on the Redemption
         Date;

                  (j)  the CUSIP number of such Security, if any; and

                  (k)  that a Holder of Securities who desires to convert
         Securities must satisfy the requirements for conversion contained in
         such Securities.

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         Notice of redemption of Securities to be redeemed shall be given by the
Company or, at the Company's request, by the Trustee in the name and at the
expense of the Company.

         SECTION 11.05. Deposit of Redemption Price. Not later than 11:00 a.m.
New York City time on the Redemption Date, the Company shall deposit with the
Trustee or with a Paying Agent (or, if the Company is acting as its own Paying
Agent, segregate and hold in trust as provided in Section 10.03) an amount of
money sufficient to pay on the Redemption Date, the Redemption Price of, and
(except if the Redemption Date shall be an Interest Payment Date) accrued
interest on, and, with respect to the Securities called for Provisional
Redemption, the Make-Whole Payment on, all the Securities or portions thereof
which are to be redeemed on that date, other than Securities or portions thereof
called for redemption on that date which have been delivered by the Company to
the Trustee for cancellation or have been converted; provided that, with respect
to a Provisional Redemption, any money so deposited for payment of the
Make-Whole Payment shall remain segregated and held in trust for payment of the
Make-Whole Payment which shall be made on all Securities called for Provisional
Redemption, including Securities converted into shares of Common Stock after the
Notice Date and prior to the Provisional Redemption Date.

         SECTION 11.06. Securities Payable on Redemption Date. Notice of
redemption having been given as aforesaid, the Securities so to be redeemed
shall, on the Redemption Date, become due and payable at the Redemption Price
therein specified (together with accrued interest, if any, to the Redemption
Date), and from and after such date (unless the Company shall default in the
payment of the Redemption Price and accrued interest) such Securities shall, if
the same were interest-bearing, cease to bear interest. Upon surrender of any
such Security for redemption in accordance with said notice, such Security shall
be paid by the Company at the Redemption Price, together with accrued interest,
if any, and with respect to Securities called for Provisional Redemption, to the
Redemption Date; and provided however that, installments of interest on
Securities whose Stated Maturity is on or prior to the Redemption Date shall be
payable to the Holders of such Securities, or one or more Predecessor
Securities, registered as such at the close of business on the relevant Record
Dates according to their terms and the provisions of Section 3.06, and with
respect to a Provisional Redemption, the holder of any Securities converted into
Common Stock pursuant to the terms hereof after the Notice Date and prior to the
Provisional Redemption Date shall have the right to the Make-Whole Payment
regardless of the conversion of such Securities.

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         If any Security called for redemption shall not be so paid upon
surrender thereof for redemption, the principal (and premium, if any) shall,
until paid, bear interest from the Redemption Date at the rate borne by the
Security.

         SECTION 11.07. Securities Redeemed in Part. Any Security which is to be
redeemed only in part (pursuant to the provisions of this Article) shall be
surrendered at a Place of Payment therefor (with, if the Company or the Trustee
so requires, due endorsement by, or a written instrument of transfer in form
satisfactory to the Company and the Trustee duly executed by, the Holder thereof
or his attorney duly authorized in writing) and the Company shall execute and
the Trustee shall authenticate and deliver to the Holder of such Security
without service charge a new Security or Securities, of any authorized
denomination as requested by such Holder in aggregate principal amount equal to
and in exchange for the unredeemed portion of the principal of the Security so
surrendered.



                                  ARTICLE 12

            REPURCHASE AT OPTION OF HOLDERS UPON CHANGE IN CONTROL

         SECTION 12.01. Right to Require Repurchase. In the event that a Change
in Control shall occur, each Holder shall have the right, at the Holder's
option, to require the Company to repurchase (subject to the provisions of
Section 14.03 hereof), and upon the exercise of such right the Company shall
repurchase, all of such Holder's Securities, or any portion of the principal
amount thereof that is an integral multiple of $1,000 (provided that no single
Security may be repurchased in part unless the portion of the principal amount
of such Security to be outstanding after such repurchase is equal to $1,000 or
an integral multiple of $1,000), on the date (the "Repurchase Date") that is not
later than 30 Business Days after the date of the occurrence of a Change in
Control at a purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus interest
accrued and unpaid to the Repurchase Date (subject to the right of Holders of
record on the Regular Record Date to receive interest on the relevant Interest
Payment Date) (the "Repurchase Price"). At the option of the Company, the
Repurchase Price may be paid in cash or, subject to the fulfillment by the
Company of the conditions set forth in Section 12.02, by delivery of shares of
Common Stock having a fair market value equal to the Repurchase Price as
described in Section 12.02. If the Repurchase Date is between a Regular Record
Date and the related Interest Payment Date, then the interest payable on such
Interest Payment Date shall be paid to the Holder of record of the Security on
such Regular Record Date.

         SECTION 12.02. Conditions to the Company's Election to Pay the
Repurchase Price in Common Stock.

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         The Company may elect to pay the Repurchase Price by delivery of shares
of Common Stock pursuant to Section 12.01 if and only if the following
conditions have been satisfied:

          (a)  The shares of Common Stock deliverable in payment of the
repurchase Price shall have a fair market value as of the Repurchase Date of not
less than the Repurchase Price. For purposes of this Section 12.02, the fair
market value of shares of Common Stock shall be determined by the Company and
shall be equal to 95% of the average of the Closing Prices of the Common Stock
for the five consecutive Trading Days ending on and including the third Trading
Day immediately preceding the Repurchase Dates;

          (b)  The shares of Common Stock deliverable in payment of the
Repurchase Price shall be listed for trading on a U.S. national securities
exchange or approved for trading on an established automated over-the-counter
trading market in the United States, in either case, immediately prior to the
repurchase date; and

          (c)  All shares of Common Stock deliverable in payment of the
Repurchase Price shall be issued out of the Company's authorized but unissued
Common Stock and will, upon issue, be duly and validly issued and fully paid and
non-assessable and free of any preemptive rights.

         If all of the conditions set forth in this Section 12.02 are not
satisfied in accordance with the terms thereof, the Repurchase Price shall be
paid by the Company only in cash.

         SECTION 12.03. Notices; Method of Exercising Repurchase Right, Etc. (a)
Unless the Company shall have theretofore called for redemption all of the
Outstanding Securities, on or before the 15th day after the occurrence of a
Change in Control, the Company or, at the written request of the Company, on or
before the tenth (10th) day after receipt of such request, the Trustee, at the
Company's expense, shall give notice to all Holders of the Securities (the
"Company Notice") of the occurrence of the Change in Control and of the
repurchase right set forth herein arising as a result thereof. If the Company
gives such notice of a repurchase right, the Company shall also deliver a copy
of such notice of a repurchase right to the Trustee.

         Each Company Notice shall state:

                  (i)    the date of such Change in Control and, briefly, the
         events causing such Change in Control;

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                  (ii)   the date by which the Change in Control Purchase Notice
         (as defined below) must be delivered;

                  (iii)  the Repurchase Date;

                  (iv)   the Repurchase Price, and whether the Repurchase Price
         shall be paid by the Company in cash or by delivery of shares of Common
         Stock;

                  (v)    a description of the procedure which a Holder must
         follow to exercise a repurchase right;

                  (vi)   the procedures for withdrawing a Change in Control
         Purchase Notice;

                  (vii)  the place or places where such Securities are to be
         surrendered for payment of the Repurchase Price and accrued interest,
         if any;

                  (viii) briefly, the conversion rights of Holders of
         Securities;

                  (ix)   the conversion price and any adjustments thereto, the
         date on which the right to convert the Securities will terminate and
         the places where such Securities may be surrendered for conversion;

                  (x)    that Holders who want to convert Securities must
         satisfy the requirements set forth in the Securities; and

                  (xi)   that no failure of the Company to give the foregoing
         notice or defect therein shall limit any Holder's right to exercise a
         repurchase right or affect the validity of the proceedings for the
         repurchase of the Securities.

          (b)  To exercise a repurchase right, a Holder shall deliver to the
Paying Agent or an office or agency maintained by the Company for such purpose
in the Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York, prior to the close of
business on or before the Repurchase Date written notice of the Holder's
exercise of such right (the "Change in Control Purchase Notice"), which notice
shall set forth (i) the name of the Holder, the principal amount of the
Securities to be repurchased (and, if any Security is to be repurchased in part,
the portion of the principal amount thereof to be repurchased and the name of
the Person in which the portion thereof to remain outstanding after such
repurchase is to be registered) and a statement that an election to exercise the
repurchase right is being made thereby pursuant to

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the applicable provisions of the Securities, and, in the event that the
Repurchase Price shall be paid in shares of Common Stock, the name or names
(with addresses) in which the certificate or certificates for shares of Common
Stock shall be issued, and (ii) the certificate numbers of the Securities with
respect to which the repurchase right is being exercised.

          (c)  In the event a repurchase right shall be exercised in accordance
with the terms hereof, the Company shall pay or cause to be paid to the Paying
Agent the Repurchase Price in cash or shares of Common Stock, as provided above,
for payment to the Holder on the Repurchase Date, payable with respect to the
Securities (or portion thereof) as to which the repurchase right has been
exercised; provided, however, that such Security for which a repurchase right
has been exercised has been delivered to the Paying Agent at any time after the
notice of exercise of a repurchase right shall have been given. Payment of the
Repurchase Price for such Security shall be made promptly following the later of
the Business Day following the Repurchase Date and time of delivery of the
Security. If the Paying Agent holds money sufficient to pay the Repurchase Price
on the Business Day following the Repurchase Date, then, immediately after the
Repurchase Date, such Security shall cease to be outstanding and interest will
cease to accrue and will be deemed paid regardless of whether such Security has
been delivered to the Paying Agent, and all other rights of the Holder shall
terminate (other than the right of such Holder to receive the Repurchase Price
upon delivery of such Security).

          (d)  On or prior to the Repurchase Date, the Company shall deposit
with the Trustee or with a Paying Agent (or, if the Company is acting as its own
Paying Agent, segregate and hold in trust as provided in Section ? of the
Indenture) an amount of money sufficient to pay the Repurchase Price of the
Securities which are to be repaid on the Repurchase Date.

          (e)  If any Security (or portion thereof) surrendered for repurchase
shall not be so paid on the Business Day following the Repurchase Date, the
principal amount of such Security (or portion thereof, as the case may be)
shall, until paid, bear interest from the Repurchase Date at the rate of  % per
annum, and each Security shall remain convertible into Common Stock in
accordance with Article 13 herein until the principal of such Security (or
portion thereof, as the case may be) shall have been paid or duly provided for.

          (f)  Any Security which is to be repurchased only in part shall be
surrendered to the Trustee (with, if the Company or the Trustee so requires, due
endorsement by, or a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the
Company and the Trustee duly executed by, the Holder thereof or his attorney
duly authorized in writing), and the Company shall execute, and the Trustee
shall

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authenticate and deliver to the Holder of such Security without service charge,
a new Security or Securities, containing identical terms and conditions, each in
an authorized denomination in aggregate principal amount equal to and in
exchange for the portion of the principal of the Security so surrendered that
was not repurchased.

          (g)  Any Holder that has delivered to the Trustee a Change in Control
Purchase Notice shall have the right to withdraw such notice at any time prior
to the close of business on the Repurchase Date by delivery of a written notice
of withdrawal to the Paying Agent prior to the close of business on such date.
The notice of withdrawal shall state the principal amount and the certificate
numbers of the Securities as to which the withdrawal notice relates and the
principal amount, if any, which remains subject to the notice of exercise of a
repurchase right. A Security in respect of which a Holder has exercised its
option to require repurchase upon a Change in Control may thereafter be
converted into Common Stock only if such Holder withdraws its notice in
accordance with the preceding sentence.

          (h)  Any issuance of shares of Common Stock in respect of the
Repurchase Price shall be deemed to have been effected immediately prior to the
close of business on the Repurchase Date and the person or persons in whose name
or names any certificate or certificates for shares of Common Stock shall be
issuable upon such repurchase shall be deemed to have become on the Repurchase
Date the holder or holders of record of the shares represented thereby;
provided, however, that any surrender for repurchase on a date when the stock
transfer books of the Company shall be closed shall constitute the person or
persons in whose name or names the certificate or certificates for such shares
are to be issued as the record holder or holders thereof for all purposes at the
opening of business on the next succeeding day on which such stock transfer
books are open. No payment or adjustment shall be made for dividends or
distributions on any Common Stock issued upon repurchase of any Security
declared prior to the Repurchase Date.

          (i)  No fractional shares of Common Stock or scrip representing
fractional shares shall be issued upon repurchase of Securities. If more than
one Security shall be repurchased from the same holder and the Repurchase Price
shall be payable in shares of Common Stock, the number of full shares which
shall be issued upon repurchase shall be computed on the basis of the aggregate
principal amount of the Securities (or specified portions thereof to the extent
permitted hereby) so repurchased. If any fractional share of stock otherwise
would be issuable upon repurchase of any Security or Securities, the Company
shall make an adjustment therefor in cash at the current market value thereof to
the Holder of Securities. For these purposes, the current market value of a
share of Common

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Stock shall be the Closing Price on the first Trading Day immediately preceding
the Repurchase Date.

         (j)  The issue of stock certificates on repurchase of Securities shall
be made without charge to the Holder of Securities being repurchased for any tax
in respect of the issue thereof. The Company shall not, however, be required to
pay any tax which may be payable in respect of any transfer involved in the
issue and delivery of stock in any name other than that of the Holder of any
Security repurchased, and the Company shall not be required to issue or deliver
any such stock certificate unless and until the person or persons requesting the
issue thereof shall have paid to the Company the amount of such tax or shall
have established to the satisfaction of the Company that such tax has been paid.

         SECTION 12.04. Certain Definitions. For purposes of this Article 12:

         (a)  the terms "beneficial owner" and "beneficial ownership" shall be
determined in accordance with Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 promulgated by the
Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
"Exchange Act"), except that a Person shall be deemed to have "beneficial
ownership" of all securities that such Person has the right to acquire, whether
such right is exercisable immediately or only after the passage of time; and

         (b)  the term "Person" shall include any syndicate or group which would
be deemed to be a "Person" under Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act.

         SECTION 12.05. Change in Control. A "Change in Control" shall be deemed
to have occurred at such time after the original issuance of the Securities as:

         (a)  any "person" or "group" (as such terms are used in Sections 13(d)
or 14(d) of the Exchange Act), acquires the beneficial ownership, directly or
indirectly, through a purchase, merger or other acquisition transaction, of more
than 50% of the Company's total outstanding voting stock other than an
acquisition by the Company, any of its Subsidiaries or any of its employee
benefit plans.

         (b)  the Company shall consolidate with, or merge with or into another
Person or convey, transfer, lease or otherwise dispose of all or substantially
all of its assets to any Person, or any Person consolidates with or merges with
or into the Company, in any event pursuant to a transaction in which the
Company's outstanding voting stock is converted into or exchanged for cash,
securities or other property, other than any such transactions where:

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                  (i)    the Company's voting stock is not converted or
         exchanged at all (except to the extent necessary to reflect a change in
         the Company's jurisdiction of incorporation) or is converted into or
         exchanged for voting stock (other than Redeemable Capital Stock) of the
         surviving or transferee corporation, and

                  (ii)   immediately after such transaction, no "person" or
         "group" (as such terms are used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the
         Exchange Act) is the "beneficial owner", directly or indirectly, of
         more than 50% of the total outstanding voting stock of the surviving or
         transferee corporation;

         (c)  during any consecutive two-year period, individuals who at the
beginning of such period constituted the Board of Directors (together with any
new directors whose election to such Board of Directors, or whose nomination for
election by the Company's stockholders, was approved by a vote of a majority of
the directors then still in office who were either directors at the beginning of
such period of whose election or nomination for election was previously so
approved) cease for any reason to constitute a majority of the Board of
Directors then in office;

         (d)  the Company is liquidated or dissolved or a special resolution is
passed by the Company's stockholders approving the plan of liquidation or
dissolution other than in a transaction which complies with the provisions
described in Article 8 of the Indenture.

         "Redeemable Capital Stock" means any class of series of capital stock
that, either by its terms, by the terms of any security into which it is
convertible or exchangeable or by contract or otherwise, is, or upon the
happening of an event or passage of time would be, required to be redeemed prior
to the final stated maturity of the Securities or is redeemable at the option of
the holder thereof at any time prior to such final stated maturity, or is
convertible into or exchangeable for debt securities at any time prior to such
final stated maturity; provided, however, that Redeemable Capital Stock shall
not include any common stock the holder of which has the right to put to the
Company upon certain terminations of employment.

         SECTION 12.06. References to Repurchase Price. Whenever in this
Indenture there is a reference, in any context, to the principal of any Security
as of any time, such reference shall be deemed to include reference to the
Repurchase Price payable in respect of such Security to the extent that such
Repurchase Price is, was or would be so payable at such time, and express
mention of the Repurchase Price in any provision of this Indenture shall not be
construed as excluding the Repurchase Price in those provisions of this
Indenture when such

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express mention is not made; provided, however, that for the purposes of this
Article 12, such reference shall be deemed to include reference to the
Repurchase Price only if the Repurchase Price is payable in cash.



                                  ARTICLE 13

                                  CONVERSION

         SECTION 13.01. Conversion Privilege and Conversion Price. Subject to
and upon compliance with the provisions of this Article 13, at the option of the
Holder thereof, any Security or any portion of the principal amount thereof
which is $1,000 or an integral multiple of $1,000 may be converted at the
principal amount thereof, or of such portion thereof, into fully paid and
nonassessable shares of Common Stock of the Company (the "Conversion Shares") at
any time following the date of original issuance of Securities at the conversion
price, determined as hereinafter provided, in effect at the time of conversion.
Such conversion right shall expire at the close of business on  , subject to any
rules and procedures of the depositary for such security in effect from time to
time (the "Applicable Procedures"). In case a Security or portion thereof has
previously been called for redemption at the election of the Company, such
conversion right in respect of the Security or portion so called shall expire at
the close of business, New York City time, on the Redemption Date, unless the
Company defaults in making the payment due upon redemption (in each case subject
as aforesaid to any Applicable Procedures). A Security in respect of which a
Holder has delivered a Change in Control Purchase Notice (as defined in Article
12 hereof) exercising the option of such Holder to require the Company to
purchase such Security may be converted only if such notice is withdrawn by a
written notice of withdrawal delivered by the Holder to the Paying Agent prior
to the close of business on the Repurchase Date, in accordance with the terms of
this Indenture.

         The price at which shares of Common Stock shall be delivered upon
conversion (herein called the "conversion price") shall be initially   per share
of Common Stock, which is equal to a conversion rate of   shares per $1,000
principal amount of the Securities (the "Conversion Rate"). The conversion price
shall be adjusted in certain instances as provided in Section 13.04.

         [In case the Company shall, by dividend or otherwise, declare or make a
distribution on its Common Stock referred to in Section 13.04(d) or 13.04(e)
(including dividends or distributions referred to in the last sentence of
Section 13.04(d), the Holder of each Security, upon the conversion thereof
pursuant to this Article 13 subsequent to the close of business on the date
fixed for the determination of stockholders entitled to receive such
distribution and prior to the

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effectiveness of the conversion price adjustment in respect of such distribution
pursuant to Section 13.04(d) or 13.04(e), shall also be entitled to receive for
each share of Common Stock into which such Security is converted, the portion of
the evidences of indebtedness, shares of capital stock, securities, cash and
other property so distributed applicable to one share of Common Stock; provided,
however, that, at the election of the Company (whose election shall be evidenced
by a Board Resolution) with respect to all Holders so converting, the Company
may, in lieu of distributing to such Holder any portion of such distribution not
consisting of cash or securities of the Company, pay such Holder an amount in
cash equal to the fair market value thereof (as determined in good faith by the
Board of Directors, whose determination shall be conclusive and described in a
Board Resolution). If any conversion of a Security described in the immediately
preceding sentence occurs prior to the payment date for a distribution to
holders of Common Stock which the Holder of the Security so converted is
entitled to receive in accordance with the immediately preceding sentence, the
Company may elect (such election to be evidenced by a Board Resolution) to
distribute to such Holder a due bill for the evidences of indebtedness, shares
of capital stock, securities, cash or assets to which such Holder is so
entitled; provided that such due bill (i) meets any applicable requirements of
the principal national securities exchange or other market on which the Common
Stock is then traded and (ii) requires payment or delivery of such evidences of
indebtedness, shares of capital stock, securities, cash or assets no later than
the date of payment or delivery thereof to holders of Common Stock receiving
such distribution.]

         SECTION 13.02. Exercise of Conversion Privilege. In order to exercise
the conversion privilege, the Holder of any Security to be converted shall
surrender such Security, duly endorsed or assigned to the Company or in blank,
at any office or agency maintained by the Company pursuant to Section 10.02 of
this Indenture, accompanied by (a) written notice to the Company at such office
or agency that the Holder elects to convert such Security or, if less than the
entire principal amount thereof is to be converted, the portion thereof to be
converted and (b) if shares or any portion of such Security not to be converted
are to be issued in the name of a Person other than the Holder thereof, the name
of the Person in which to issue such shares.

         Except as provided in Section 5.02 of this Indenture, no Holder of
Security will be entitled upon conversion thereof to any payment or adjustment
on account of accrued and unpaid interest thereon or on account of dividends on
the shares of Common Stock issued in connection therewith. Securities
surrendered for conversion during the period from the close of business on any
Regular Record Date to the opening of business on the corresponding Interest
Payment Date (except Securities called for redemption on a Redemption Date
within such period between and including such Regular Record Date and such
Interest Payment Date)

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must be accompanied by payment to the Company in immediately available funds or
other funds acceptable to the Company of an amount equal to the interest payable
on such Interest Payment Date on the principal amount converted.

         Securities shall be deemed to have been converted immediately prior to
the close of business on the day of surrender of such Securities for conversion
in accordance with the foregoing provisions (the "Conversion Date"), and at such
time the rights of the Holders of such Securities as Holders shall cease, and
the Person or Persons entitled to receive the Common Stock issuable upon
conversion shall be treated for all purposes as the record holder or holders of
such Common Stock at such time. As promptly as practicable on or after the
Conversion Date, but in any event no later than the seventh Business Day
following the Conversion Date, the Company shall issue and shall deliver at such
office or agency a certificate or certificates for the number of full shares of
Common Stock issuable upon conversion, together with payment in lieu of any
fraction of a share as provided in Section 13.03.

         In the case of any Security which is converted in part only, upon such
conversion the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall authenticate and
deliver to the Holder thereof, at the expense of the Company, a new Security or
Securities of authorized denominations in aggregate principal amount equal to
the unconverted portion of the principal amount of such Security. Any
requirements for notice, surrender or delivery of Securities pursuant to this
Article 13 shall be subject to any Applicable Procedures.

         SECTION 13.03. Fractions of Shares. No fractional shares of Common
Stock shall be issued upon conversion of Securities. If more than one Security
shall be surrendered for conversion at one time by the same Holder, the number
of full shares which shall be issuable upon conversion thereof shall be computed
on the basis of the aggregate principal amount of the Securities (or specified
portions thereof) so surrendered. Instead of any fractional share of Common
Stock which would otherwise be issuable upon conversion of any Security (or
specified portions thereof), the Company shall pay a cash adjustment in respect
of such fraction in an amount equal to the same fraction of the Closing Price
per share of the Common Stock at the close of business on the Trading Day
immediately preceding such day or, alternatively, the Company shall round up to
the next higher whole share.

         "Trading Day" shall mean each day on which the primary securities
exchange or quotation system which is used to determine the Closing Price is
open for trading or quotation.

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         "Closing Price" of a single share of Common Stock on any Trading Day
shall mean the closing per share sale price for the Common Stock (or if no
closing sale price is reported, the average of the bid and ask prices or, if
more than one in either case, the average of the average bid prices and the
average ask prices) on such Trading Day as reported in composite transactions
for the principal United States securities exchange on which the Common Stock is
traded or, if the Common Stock is not listed on a United States national or
regional stock exchange, as reported by the National Association of Securities
Dealers Automated Quotation System.

         SECTION 13.04. Adjustment of Conversion Price. (a) In case the Company
shall pay or make a dividend or other distribution on its Common Stock
exclusively in Common Stock, the conversion price in effect at the opening of
business on the day next following the date fixed for the determination of
stockholders entitled to receive such dividend or other distribution shall be
reduced by multiplying such conversion price by a fraction of which the
numerator shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding at the close
of business on the date fixed for such determination and the denominator shall
be the sum of such number of shares and the total number of shares constituting
such dividend or other distribution, such reduction to become effective
immediately after the opening of business on the day next following the date
fixed for such determination. For the purposes of this Section 13.04(a), the
number of shares of Common Stock at any time outstanding shall not include
shares held in the treasury of the Company but shall include shares issuable in
respect of scrip certificates issued in lieu of fractions of shares of Common
Stock. The Company shall not pay any dividend or make any distribution on shares
of Common Stock held in the treasury of the Company.

          (b) In case the Company shall pay or make a dividend or other
distribution on its Common Stock consisting exclusively of, or shall otherwise
issue to all holders of its Common Stock, rights, warrants or options entitling
the holders thereof, for a period not exceeding 45 days, to subscribe for or
purchase shares of Common Stock at a price per share less than the current
market price per share [(determined as provided in Section 13.04(g))] of the
Common Stock on the date fixed for the determination of stockholders entitled to
receive such rights, warrants or options, the conversion price in effect at the
opening of business on the day following the date fixed for such determination
shall be reduced by multiplying such conversion price by a fraction of which the
numerator shall be the number of shares of Common Stock

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outstanding at the close of business on the date fixed for such determination
plus the number of shares of Common Stock so offered for subscription or
purchase, such reduction to become effective immediately after the opening of
business on the day following the date fixed for such determination. For the
purposes of this Section 13.04(b), the number of shares of Common Stock at any
time outstanding shall not include shares held in the treasury of the Company
but shall include shares issuable in respect of scrip certificates issued in
lieu of fractions of shares of Common Stock. The Company shall not issue any
rights, warrants or options in respect of shares of Common Stock held in the
treasury of the Company.

          (c) In case outstanding shares of Common Stock shall be subdivided
into a greater number of shares of Common Stock, the conversion price in effect
at the opening of business on the day following the day upon which such
subdivision becomes effective shall be proportionately reduced, and, conversely,
in case outstanding shares of Common Stock shall each be combined into a smaller
number of shares of Common Stock, the conversion price in effect at the opening
of business on the day following the day upon which such combination becomes
effective shall be proportionately increased, such reduction or increase, as the
case may be, to become effective immediately after the opening of business on
the day following the day upon which such subdivision or combination becomes
effective.

          (d) Subject to the last sentence of this Section 13.04(d), in case the
Company shall, by dividend or otherwise, distribute to all holders of its Common
Stock evidences of its indebtedness, shares of any class of capital stock,
securities, cash or property (excluding any rights, warrants or options referred
to in Section 13.04(b), any dividend or distribution paid exclusively in cash
and any dividend or distribution referred to in Section 13.04(a)), the
conversion price shall be reduced so that the same shall equal the price
determined by multiplying the conversion price in effect immediately prior to
the effectiveness of the conversion price reduction contemplated by this Section
13.04(d) by a fraction of which the numerator shall be the current market price
per share (determined as provided in Section 13.04(g)) of the Common Stock on
the date of such effectiveness less the fair market value (as determined in good
faith by the Board of Directors, whose determination shall be conclusive and
described in a Board Resolution and shall, in the case of securities being
distributed for which prior thereto there is an actual or when issued trading
market, be no less than the value determined by reference to the average of the
Closing Prices in such market over the period specified in the succeeding
sentence), on the date of such effectiveness, of the portion of the evidences of
indebtedness, shares of capital stock, securities, cash and property so
distributed applicable to one share of Common Stock and the denominator shall be
such current market price per share of the Common Stock, such reduction to
become effective immediately prior to the opening of business on the day next

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following the later of (i) the date fixed for the payment of such distribution
and (ii) the date 20 days after the notice relating to such distribution is
given pursuant to Section 13.06 (such later date of (i) and (ii) being referred
to as the "Reference Date"). The provisions of this Section 13.04(d) shall not
be applicable to a Rights IPO or any other public offering by a Partnership
Company (as defined in Section 13.04(k)) that includes a Directed Share
Subscription Program (as defined in Section 13.04(k)). If the Board of Directors
determines the fair market value of any distribution for purposes of this
Section 13.04(d) by reference to the actual or when issued trading market for
any securities comprising such distribution, it must in doing so consider the
prices in such market over the same period used in computing the current market
price per share pursuant to Section 13.04(g). For purposes of this Section
13.04(d), any dividend or distribution that includes shares of Common Stock or
rights, warrants or options to subscribe for or purchase shares of Common Stock
shall be deemed instead to be (A) a dividend or distribution of the evidences of
indebtedness, cash, property, shares of capital stock or securities other than
such shares of Common Stock or such rights, warrants or options (making any
conversion price reduction required by this Section 13.04(d)) immediately
followed by (B) a dividend or distribution of such shares of Common Stock or
such rights (making any further conversion price reduction required by Sections
13.04(a) or 13.04(b)), except (1) the Reference Date of such dividend or
distribution as defined in this Section 13.04(d) shall be substituted as "the
date fixed for the determination of stockholders entitled to receive such
dividend or other distributions", "the date fixed for the determination of
stockholders entitled to receive such rights, warrants or options" and "the date
fixed for such determination" within the meaning of Sections 13.04(a) and
13.04(b) and (2) any shares of Common Stock included in such dividend or
distribution shall not be deemed "outstanding at the close of business on the
date fixed for such determination" within the meaning of this Section 13.04(b).

          (e) In case the Company shall, by dividend or otherwise, make a
distribution to all holders of its Common Stock exclusively in cash in an
aggregate amount that, together with (i) the aggregate amount of any other
distributions to all holders of its Common Stock made exclusively in cash within
the 12 months preceding the date of payment of such distribution and in respect
of which no conversion price adjustment pursuant to this Section 13.04(e) has
been made and (ii) the aggregate of any cash plus the fair market value (as
determined in good faith by the Board of Directors, whose determination shall be
conclusive and described in a Board Resolution), as of the expiration of the
tender or exchange offer referred to below, of consideration payable in respect
of any tender or exchange offer by the Company or a Subsidiary for all or any
portion of the Common Stock concluded within the 12 months preceding the date of
payment of such distribution and in respect of which no conversion price
adjustment pursuant to this Section 13.04(f) has been made, exceeds 10% of the
product of the current

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market price per share (determined as provided in this Section 13.04(g)) of the
Common Stock as of the Trading Day immediately preceding the record date fixed
for stockholders entitled to receive such distribution times the number of
shares of Common Stock outstanding on such record date, the conversion price
shall be reduced so that the same shall equal the price determined by
multiplying the conversion price in effect immediately prior to the
effectiveness of the conversion price reduction contemplated by this Section
13.04(e) by a fraction of which the numerator shall be the current market price
per share (determined as provided in this Section 13.04(e) of the Common Stock
on the date of such effectiveness less an amount equal to the quotient of (x)
the excess of such combined amount over such 10% and (y) the number of shares of
Common Stock outstanding on the record date and (iii) the denominator of which
shall be equal to the current market price on such record date, such reduction
to become effective immediately prior to the opening of business on the later of
(a) the day following the record date fixed for the payment of such distribution
and (b) the date 20 days after the notice relating to such distribution is given
pursuant to Section 13.06.

          (f) In case a successful tender or exchange offer made by the Company
or any Subsidiary for all or any portion of the Common Stock shall involve an
aggregate consideration having a fair market value (as determined in good faith
by the Board of Directors, whose determination shall be conclusive and described
in a Board Resolution) at the last time (the "Expiration Time") tenders or
exchanges may be made pursuant to such tender or exchange offer (as it may be
amended) that, together with (i) the aggregate of the cash plus the fair market
value (as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors, whose
determination shall be conclusive and described in a Board Resolution), as of
the expiration of the other tender or exchange offer referred to below, of
consideration payable in respect of any other tender or exchange offer by the
Company or a Subsidiary for all or any portion of the Common Stock concluded
within the preceding 12 months and in respect of which no conversion price
adjustment pursuant to this Section 13.04(f) has been made and (ii) the
aggregate amount of any distributions to all holders of the Common Stock made
exclusively in cash within the preceding 12 months and in respect of which no
conversion price adjustment pursuant to Section 13.04(e) has been made, exceeds
10% of the product of the current market price per share (determined as provided
in Section 13.04(g)) of the Common Stock outstanding (including any tendered
shares) on the Expiration Time, the conversion price shall be reduced (but not
increased) so that the same shall equal the price determined by multiplying the
conversion price in effect immediately prior to the Expiration Time by a
fraction of which the numerator shall be (i) the product of the current market
price per share (determined as provided in Section 13.04(g)) of the Common Stock
on the Trading Day next succeeding the Expiration Time times the number of
shares of Common Stock outstanding (including any tendered or exchanged shares)
at the Expiration Time minus (ii)

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the fair market value (determined as aforesaid) of the aggregate consideration
payable to stockholders based on the acceptance (up to any maximum specified in
the terms of the tender or exchange offer) of all shares validly tendered or
exchanged and not withdrawn as of the Expiration Time (the shares deemed so
accepted, up to any such maximum, being referred to as the "Purchased Shares")
and the denominator shall be the product of (i) such current market price per
share on the Trading Day next succeeding the Expiration Time times (ii) such
number of outstanding shares at the Expiration Time less the number of Purchased
Shares, such reduction to become effective immediately prior to the opening of
business on the day following the Expiration Time.

          (g) For the purpose of any computation under this Section 13.04(g) and
Sections 13.04(b), (d) and (e), the current market price per share of Common
Stock on any date in question shall be deemed to be the average of the daily
Closing Prices for the 5 consecutive Trading Days selected by the Company
commencing not more than 20 Trading Days before, and ending not later than, the
date in question; provided, however, that (i) if the "ex" date (as hereinafter
defined) for any event (other than the issuance or distribution requiring such
computation) that requires an adjustment to the conversion price pursuant to
Section 13.04(a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f) ("Other Event") occurs on or after
the 20th Trading Day prior to the date in question and prior to the "ex" date
for the issuance or distribution requiring such computation (the "Current
Event"), the Closing Price for each Trading Day prior to the "ex" date for such
Other Event shall be adjusted by multiplying such Closing Price by the same
fraction by which the conversion price is so required to be adjusted as a result
of such Other Event, (ii) if the "ex" date for any Other Event occurs after the
"ex" date for the Current Event and on or prior to the date in question, the
Closing Price for each Trading Day on and after the "ex" date for such Other
Event shall be adjusted by multiplying such Closing Price by the reciprocal of
the fraction by which the conversion price is so required to be adjusted as a
result of such Other Event, (iii) if the "ex" date for any Other Event occurs on
the "ex" date for the Current Event, one of those events shall be deemed for
purposes of clauses (i) and (ii) of this proviso to have an "ex" date occurring
prior to the "ex" date for the Other Event, and (iv) if the "ex" date for the
Current Event is on or prior to the date in question, after taking into account
any adjustment required pursuant to clause (ii) of this proviso, the Closing
Price for each Trading Day on or after such "ex" date shall be adjusted by
adding thereto the amount of any cash and the fair market value on the date in
question (as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors in a manner
consistent with any determination of such value for purposes of Section 13.04(d)
or (e), whose determination shall be conclusive and described in a Board
Resolution) of the portion of the rights, warrants, options, evidences of
indebtedness, shares of capital stock, securities, cash or property being
distributed applicable to one share of Common Stock. For the purpose of any
computation

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under this Section 13.04(f), the current market price per share of Common Stock
on any date in question shall be deemed to be the average of the daily Closing
Prices for the 5 consecutive Trading Days selected by the Company commencing on
or after the latest (the "Commencement Date") of (i) the date 20 Trading Days
before the date in question, (ii) the date of commencement of the tender or
exchange offer requiring such computation and (iii) the date of the last
amendment, if any, of such tender or exchange offer involving a change in the
maximum number of shares for which tenders are sought or a change in the
consideration offered, and ending not later than the Trading Day next succeeding
the Expiration Time of such tender or exchange offer (or, if such Expiration
Time occurs before the close of trading on a Trading Day, not later than the
Trading Day during which the Expiration Time occurs); provided, however, that if
the "ex" date for any Other Event (other than the tender or exchange offer
requiring such computation) occurs on or after the Commencement Date and on or
prior to the Trading Day next succeeding the Expiration Time for the tender or
exchange offer requiring such computation, the Closing Price for each Trading
Day prior to the "ex" date for such Other Event shall be adjusted by multiplying
such Closing Price by the same fraction by which the conversion price is so
required to be adjusted as a result of such other event. For purposes of this
paragraph, the term "ex" date, (i) when used with respect to any issuance or
distribution, means the first date on which the Common Stock trades regular way
on the relevant exchange or in the relevant market from which the Closing Price
was obtained without the right to receive such issuance or distribution, (ii)
when used with respect to any subdivision or combination of shares of Common
Stock, means the first date on which the Common Stock trades regular way on such
exchange or in such market after the time at which such subdivision or
combination becomes effective, and (iii) when used with respect to any tender or
exchange offer means the first date on which the Common Stock trades regular way
on such exchange or in such market after the Expiration Time of such tender or
exchange offer.

          (h) The Company may make such reductions in the conversion price, in
addition to those required by paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) of this
Section 13.04, as it considers to be advisable in order that any event treated
for Federal income tax purposes as a dividend of stock or stock rights shall not
be taxable to the recipients, or to diminish the amount of such tax payable.


          (i) No adjustment in the conversion price shall be required unless
such adjustment would require an increase or decrease of at least 1% in the
conversion price; provided, however, that any adjustments which by reason of
this Section 13.04(i) are not required to be made shall be carried forward and
taken into account in any subsequent adjustment.

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          (j) In the event that the Company distributes assets, debt securities,
rights, warrants or options (other than those referred to in Section 13.04(b)
above) pro rata to holders of Common Stock, and the fair market value of the
portion of assets, debt securities, rights, warrants or options applicable to
one share of Common Stock distributed to holders of Common Stock exceeds the
Average Sale Price (as defined below) per share of Common Stock, or such Average
Sale Price exceeds such fair market value by less than $1.00, then so long as
any such assets, debt securities, rights, options or warrants have not expired
or been redeemed by the Company, the Company shall make proper provision so that
the Holder of any Security upon conversion, rather than being entitled to an
adjustment in the conversion price, will be entitled to receive upon such
conversion, in addition to the Conversion Shares, a number of assets, debt
securities, rights, warrants and options to be determined as follows: (i) if
such conversion occurs on or prior to the date for the distribution to the
holders of assets, debt securities, rights, warrants or options of separate
certificates evidencing such assets, debt securities, rights, warrants or
options (the "Distribution Date"), the same number of assets, debt securities,
rights, warrants or options to which a holder of a number of shares of Common
Stock equal to the number of Conversion Shares is entitled at the time of such
conversion in accordance with the terms and provisions of and applicable to the
assets, debt securities, rights, warrants or options being distributed, and (ii)
if such conversion occurs after such Distribution Date, the same number of
assets, debt securities, rights, warrants or options to which a holder of the
number of shares of Common Stock into which the principal amount of such
Security so converted was convertible immediately prior to such Distribution
Date would have been entitled on such Distribution Date in accordance with the
terms and provisions of and applicable to the assets, debt securities, rights,
warrants or options.

         "Average Sale Price" means the average of the Closing Prices of the
Common Stock for the shorter of (i) 30 consecutive Trading Days ending on the
last full Trading Day prior to the Time of Determination (as defined below) with
respect to the rights, options, warrants or distribution in respect of which the
Average Sale Price is being calculated, or (ii) the period (x) commencing on the
date next succeeding the first public announcement of (a) the issuance of
rights, options or warrants or (b) the distribution, in each case, in respect of
which the Average Sale Price is being calculated and (y) proceeding through the
last full Trading Day prior to the Time of Determination with respect to the
rights, options, warrants or distribution in respect of which the Average Sale
Price is being calculated, or (iii) the period, if any, (x) commencing on the
date next succeeding the Ex-Dividend Time (as defined below) with respect to the
next preceding (a) issuance of rights, warrants or options or (b) distribution,
in each case, for which an adjustment is required by the provisions of Section
13.04(b) or Section 13.04(j) and (y) proceeding through the last full Trading
Day prior to the Time of

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Determination with respect to the rights, options, warrants, or distribution in
respect of which the Average Sale Price is being calculated. If the Ex-Dividend
Time (or in the case of a subdivision, combination or reclassification, the
effective date with respect thereto) with respect to a dividend, subdivision,
combination or reclassification to which Section 13.04(a) or (b) applies occurs
during the period applicable for calculating "Average Sale Price" pursuant to
the definition in the preceding sentence, "Average Sale Price" shall be
calculated for such period in a manner determined in good faith by the Board of
Directors to reflect the impact of such dividend, subdivision, combination or
reclassification on the Closing Price of the Common Stock during such period.

         "Time of Determination" means the time and date of the earlier of (i)
the determination of stockholders entitled to receive rights, warrants or
options or a distribution, in each case, to which this Section 13.04(j) applies
and (ii) the time ("Ex-Dividend Time") immediately prior to the commencement of
"ex-dividend" trading for such rights, options, warrants or distribution on the
New York Stock Exchange or such other national or regional exchange or market on
which the shares of Common Stock are listed or quoted.

           (k) (i) In case a Partnership Company shall issue rights ("IPO
Rights") in a Rights IPO, effective on the date of such Partnership Company's
initial public offering (the "Relevant Closing Date"), the Conversion Price on
the date immediately following the Relevant Closing Date shall be obtained by
making the following adjustment calculation:

                  (A) dividing the average closing price of the IPO Rights on
           the last ten trading days that the IPO Rights were publicly traded,
           by the number of shares of Common Stock that are required, under the
           terms of the IPO Rights, to allow a holder of Common Stock to receive
           one IPO Right (the "Rights Value Per Share"), then

                  (B) multiplying (1) the Rights Value Per Share by (2) the
           principal amount of each Security divided by the Conversion Price in
           effect on the last day (the "Expiration Date") that the IPO Rights
           are publicly traded (the "Original Conversion Ratio") and the product
           of such function, the "Rights Value Per Security"), then

                  (C) dividing (1) the Rights Value Per Security by (2) the
           Closing Price for the Company's Common Stock on the Expiration Date
           minus the Rights Value per Share, and then

                  (D) dividing (1) the principal amount of each Security by (2)
           the sum of (C) plus the Original Conversion Ratio.

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           Any adjustment shall be successively made whenever any Rights IPO is
completed, and shall become effective on the Business Day following the closing
of a Rights IPO.

           (i)    In case a Partnership Company shall undertake, as part of the
initial public offering of its common stock pursuant to a registration statement
filed on Form S-1 under the Securities Act that includes a Directed Share
Subscription Program, the Conversion Price shall be subject to the following
adjustment:

                  (A) dividing the difference (if any, and in each case only
           where (1) is a higher number than (2) between (1) the average closing
           or last sale prices, as applicable, of the common stock of that
           Partnership Company on the first four days its common stock is
           publicly traded and (2) the initial public offering price of its
           common stock, by (3) the number of shares of the Company's Common
           Stock required to subscribe for one share of common stock of that
           Partnership Company (the "Subscription Value per Share"), then

                  (B) multiplying (1) the Subscription Value per Share by (2)
           the principal amount of each Security divided by the Conversion Price
           in effect on the fourth day that the common stock of the Partnership
           Company was publicly traded (the "Relevant Conversion Ratio"), the
           product of such calculation being the "Subscription Value per Note",
           then

                  (C) taking the Subscription Value per Security and dividing by
           the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to the adjustment
           made hereunder, and then

                  (D) dividing (1) the principal amount of each Security by (2)
           the sum of (C) plus the Relevant Conversion Ratio.

           Any adjustment shall be successively made whenever Partnership's
Company completes an initial public offering which includes a Directed Share
Subscription Program, if any, and will be effective on the fifth Business Day
following the Relevant Closing Date.


           "Partnership Company" means, in the context of this Indenture, an
entity in which the Company either directly or indirectly through its
Subsidiaries has an equity interest.

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         "Rights IPO" means an initial public offering of the common stock of a
Partnership Company solely through the issuance of rights, by such Partnership
Company, to purchase such common stock to the shareholders of the Company.

         "Directed Share Subscription Program" means a program whereby all
shareholders of the Company are entitled to purchase a portion of the shares
offered by a Partnership Company in that Partnership Company's initial public
offering.

         SECTION 13.05. Notice of Adjustments of Conversion Price. Whenever the
conversion price is adjusted as herein provided:

         (a) the Company shall compute the adjusted conversion price in
accordance with Section 13.04 and shall prepare a certificate signed by the
Chief Financial Officer of the Company setting forth the adjusted conversion
price and showing in reasonable detail the facts upon which such adjustment is
based, and such certificate shall forthwith be filed (with a copy to the
Trustee) at each office or agency maintained for the purpose of conversion of
Securities pursuant to Section 10.02 of the Indenture; and

         SECTION 13.06.  Notice of Certain Corporate Action.  In case:

                  (a) the Company shall declare a dividend (or any other
         distribution) on its Common Stock that would require a conversion price
         adjustment pursuant to Section 13.04(e); or

                  (b) the Company shall authorize the granting to all holders of
         its Common Stock of rights, warrants or options to subscribe for or
         purchase any shares of capital stock of any class or of any other
         rights (excluding rights distributed pursuant to any stockholder rights
         plan); or

                  (c) of any reclassification of the Common Stock of the Company
         (other than a subdivision or combination of its outstanding shares of
         Common Stock), or of any consolidation or merger to which the Company
         is a party and for which approval of any stockholders of the Company is
         required, or of the sale or transfer of all or substantially all of the
         assets of the Company; or

                  (d) of the voluntary or involuntary dissolution, liquidation
         or winding, up of the Company; or

                  (e) the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company shall
         commence a tender or exchange offer for all or a portion of the
         Company's

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         outstanding shares of Common Stock (or shall amend any such tender or
         exchange offer);

         then the Company shall cause to be filed at each office or agency
maintained for the purpose of conversion of Securities pursuant to Section 10.02
of the Indenture, and shall cause to be mailed to all Holders at their last
addresses as they shall appear in the Security Register, at least 20 days (or 10
days in any case specified in clause 13.06(a) or 13.06(b) above) prior to the
applicable record, effective or expiration date hereinafter specified, a notice
stating (x) the date on which a record is to be taken for the purpose of such
dividend, distribution or granting of rights, warrants or options, or, if a
record is not to be taken, the date as of which the holders of Common Stock of
record to be entitled to such dividend, distribution, rights, warrants or
options are to be determined, or (y) the date on which such reclassification,
consolidation, merger, sale, transfer, dissolution, liquidation or winding up is
expected to become effective, and the date as of which it is expected that
holders of Common Stock of record shall be entitled to exchange their shares of
Common Stock for securities, cash or other property deliverable upon such
reclassification, consolidation, merger, sale, transfer, dissolution,
liquidation or winding up, or (z) the date on which such tender offer commenced,
the date on which such tender offer is scheduled to expire unless extended, the
consideration offered and the other material terms thereof (or the material
terms of any amendment thereto).

         SECTION 13.07. Company' s Obligation Regarding Common Stock. The
Company shall at all times reserve and keep available, free from preemptive
rights, out of its authorized but unissued Common Stock, solely for the purpose
of effecting the conversion of Securities, the whole number of shares of Common
Stock then issuable upon the conversion in full of all outstanding Securities.

         Before taking any action which would cause an adjustment reducing the
Conversion Price below the then par value, if any, of the shares of Common Stock
issuable upon conversion of the Securities, the Company will take all corporate
action which may, in the opinion of its counsel, be necessary in order that the
Company may validly and legally issue shares of such Common Stock at such
adjusted Conversion Price.

         The Company covenants that if any shares of Common Stock to be provided
for the purpose of conversion of Securities hereunder require registration with
or approval of any governmental authority under any federal or state law before
such shares may be validly issued upon conversion, the Company will in good
faith and as expeditiously as practicable endeavor to secure such registration
or approval, as the case may be.

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         The Company further covenants that so long as the Common Stock shall be
listed or quoted on the New York Stock Exchange, the Nasdaq Stock Market
(National Market), or any other national securities exchange the Company will,
if permitted by the rules of such exchange, list and keep listed so long as the
Common Stock shall be so listed on such market or exchange, all Common Stock
issuable upon conversion of the Securities.

         SECTION 13.08. Taxes on Conversions. The Company will pay any and all
taxes that may be payable in respect of the issue or delivery of shares of
Common Stock on conversion of Securities pursuant hereto. The Company shall not,
however, be required to pay any tax which may be payable in respect of any
transfer involved in the issue and delivery of shares of Common Stock in a name
other than that of the Holder of the Security or Securities to be converted, and
no such issue or delivery shall be made unless and until the Person requesting
such issue has paid to the Company the amount of any such tax, or has
established to the satisfaction of the Company that such tax has been paid.

         SECTION 13.09. Covenant as to Common Stock. The Company covenants that
all shares of Common Stock which may be issued upon conversion of Securities
shall upon issue be newly issued (and not treasury shares) and be duly
authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and, except as provided
in Section 13.07, the Company shall pay all taxes, liens and charges with
respect to the issue thereof.

         SECTION 13.10. Cancellation of Converted Securities. All Securities
delivered for conversion shall be delivered to the Trustee to be cancelled by or
at the direction of the Trustee, which shall dispose of the same as provided in
Section 3.08 of this Indenture.

         SECTION 13.11. Provisions in Case of Reclassification, Consolidation,
Merger or Sale of Assets. In the event that the Company shall be a party to any
transaction (including any (i) recapitalization or reclassification of the
Common Stock (other than a change in par value, or from par value to no par
value, or from no par value to par value, or as a result of a subdivision or
combination of the Common Stock), (ii) any consolidation of the Company with, or
merger of the Company into, any other person, any merger of another person into
the Company (other than a merger which does not result in a reclassification,
conversion, exchange or cancellation of outstanding shares of Common Stock of
the Company), (iii) any sale or transfer of all or substantially all of the
assets of the Company or (iv) any compulsory share exchange) pursuant to which
the Common Stock is converted into the right to receive other securities, cash
or other property, then lawful provision shall be made as part of the terms of
such transaction whereby the Holder of each Security then Outstanding shall have
the right

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thereafter to convert such Security only into (subject to funds being legally
available for such purpose under applicable law at the time of such conversion)
the kind and amount of securities, cash and other property receivable upon such
transaction by a holder of the number of shares of Common Stock into which such
Security might have been converted immediately prior to such transaction. The
Company or the person formed by such consolidation or resulting from such merger
or which acquired such assets or which acquired the Company's shares of Common
Stock, as the case may be, shall execute and deliver to the Trustee a
supplemental indenture establishing such rights. Such supplemental indenture
shall provide for adjustments which, for events subsequent to the effective date
of such supplemental indenture, shall be as nearly equivalent as may be
practicable to the adjustments provided for in this Article. The above
provisions of this Section 13.11 shall similarly apply to successive
transactions of the foregoing type.

         SECTION 13.12. Company's Obligation. All calculations, adjustments,
conversions and other determinations under this Article 13 shall be the sole
responsibility and obligation of the Company. The Trustee (a) shall have no
obligation to review, challenge or contest any such calculation, adjustment,
conversion or other determination and (b) shall not be liable for any default or
error by the Company under this Article 13.


                                  ARTICLE 14

                                 SUBORDINATION

        SECTION 14.01. Securities Subordinate to Senior Indebtedness. The
Company covenants and agrees, and each Holder of Securities, by such Holder's
acceptance thereof, likewise covenants and agrees, that, to the extent and in
the manner hereinafter set forth in this Article 14, the indebtedness
represented by the Securities and the payment of the principal of (and premium,
if any), and interest on and all other amounts payable under each and all of the
Securities including, but not limited to, the Redemption Prices and the
Repurchase Price payable with respect to the Securities in accordance with
Article 11 and Article 12, respectively, and all obligations of the Company
under the Indenture are hereby expressly made subordinate and subject in right
of payment to the prior payment in full of all Senior Indebtedness.

         SECTION 14.02. Payment over of Proceeds upon Dissolution, Etc. In the
event of (a) any insolvency or bankruptcy case or proceeding, or any
receivership, liquidation, reorganization or other similar case or proceeding in
connection therewith, relative to the Company or to its creditors, as such, or
to its assets, or

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(b) any liquidation, dissolution or other winding-up of the Company, whether
voluntary or involuntary and whether or not involving insolvency or bankruptcy,
or (c) any assignment for the benefit of creditors or any other marshaling of
assets and liabilities of the Company, then and in any such event the holders of
Senior Indebtedness shall be entitled to receive payment in full of all amounts
due or to become due on or in respect of all Senior Indebtedness, or provision
shall be made for such payment in cash or cash equivalents or otherwise in a
manner satisfactory to the holders of Senior Indebtedness, before the Holders of
the Securities are entitled to receive any payment on account of principal of
(or premium, if any), or interest on or any other amount payable under the
Securities, including, but not limited to, the Redemption Prices and the
Repurchase Price payable with respect to the Securities in accordance with
Article 11 and Article 12, respectively, and to that end the holders of Senior
Indebtedness shall be entitled to receive, for application to the payment
thereof, any payment or distribution of any kind or character, whether in cash,
property or securities, which may be payable or deliverable in respect of the
Securities in any such case, proceeding, dissolution, liquidation or other
winding-up or event.

         In the event that, notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this
Section 14.02, the Trustee or the Holder of Securities shall have received any
payment or distribution of assets of the Company prohibited by the foregoing
paragraph of any kind or character, whether in cash, property or securities,
before all Senior Indebtedness is paid in full or payment thereof provided for,
and if, at or prior to the time of such payment or distribution, written notice
that such payment or distribution is prohibited by the foregoing paragraph shall
have been actually given to a Responsible Officer of the Trustee or, as the case
may be, such Holder, then and in such event such payment or distribution shall
be paid over or delivered forthwith to the trustee in bankruptcy, receiver,
liquidating trustee, custodian, assignee, agent or other Person making payment
or distribution of assets of the Company for application to the payment of all
Senior Indebtedness remaining unpaid, to the extent necessary to pay all Senior
Indebtedness in full, after giving effect to any concurrent payment or
distribution to or for the holders of Senior Indebtedness.

         For purposes of this Article 14 only, the words "cash, property or
securities" shall not be deemed to include shares of capital stock of the
Company as reorganized or readjusted, or securities of the Company or any other
corporation provided for by a plan of reorganization or readjustment which in
either case are subordinated in right of payment to all Senior Indebtedness
which may at the time be outstanding to substantially the same extent as, or to
a greater extent than, the Securities are so subordinated as provided in this
Article 14. The consolidation of the Company with, or the merger of the Company
into, another Person or the liquidation or dissolution of the Company following
the conveyance

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or transfer of its properties and assets substantially as an entirety to another
Person upon the terms and conditions set forth in Article 8 shall not be deemed
a dissolution, winding-up, liquidation, reorganization, assignment for the
benefit of creditors or marshaling of assets and liabilities of the Company for
the purposes of this Section 14.02 if the Person formed by such consolidation or
into which the Company is merged or which acquires by conveyance or transfer
such properties and assets substantially as an entirety, as the case may be,
shall, as a part of such consolidation, merger, conveyance or transfer, comply
with the conditions set forth in Article 8.

         SECTION 14.03. No Payment When Senior Indebtedness in Default. (a) In
the event and during the continuation of any default in the payment of principal
of (or premium, if any) or interest on any Senior Indebtedness beyond any
applicable grace period with respect thereto (unless and until such payment
default shall have been cured or waived in writing by the holders of such Senior
Indebtedness), or (b) any default (other than a payment default) with respect to
Senior Indebtedness occurs and is continuing that permits the acceleration of
the maturity thereof and judicial proceedings shall be pending with respect to
any such default or the Company receives written notice of such default (a
"Senior Indebtedness Default Notice"), then no payment shall be made by the
Company on account of principal of (or premium, if any) or interest on the
Securities or on account of the redemption, purchase or other acquisition of
Securities (including pursuant to Articles 2, 11, 12 and 13). Notwithstanding
the foregoing, payments with respect to the Securities may resume and the
Company may acquire Securities for cash when (x) the default with respect to the
Senior Indebtedness is cured or waived or ceases to exist or (y) in the case of
a default described in (b) above, 179 or more days pass after the Senior
Indebtedness Default Notice is received by the Company; provided, that the terms
of this Indenture otherwise permit the payment or acquisition of the Securities
at that time. If the Company receives a Senior Indebtedness Default Notice, then
a similar notice received within nine months thereafter relating to the same
default on the same issue of Senior Indebtedness shall not be effective to
prevent the payment or acquisition of the Securities as described in the first
sentence of this Section 14.03(a). In addition, no payment may be made on the
Securities if any Securities are declared due and payable prior to their Stated
Maturity by reason of the occurrence of an Event of Default until the earlier of
(i) 120 days after the date of such acceleration or (ii) the payment in full of
all Senior Indebtedness, but only if such payment is then otherwise permitted
under the terms of this Indenture.

         In the event that, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall
make any payment to the Trustee or the Holder of Securities prohibited by the
foregoing provisions of this Section 14.03, and if, at or prior to the time of
such payment, written notice that such payment is prohibited by the foregoing
paragraph shall

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have been actually given to a Responsible Officer of the Trustee or, as the case
may be, such Holder, then and in such event such payment shall be paid over and
delivered forthwith to the Company.

         The provisions of this Section 14.03 shall not apply to any payment
with respect to which Section 14.02 would be applicable.

         SECTION 14.04. Payment Permitted If No Default. Nothing contained in
this Article 14 or elsewhere herein or in any of the Securities shall prevent
(a) the Company, at any time except during the pendency of any case, proceeding,
dissolution, liquidation or other winding-up, assignment for the benefit of
creditors or other marshaling of assets and liabilities of the Company referred
to in Section 14.02 or except under the conditions described in Section 14.03,
from making payments at any time of principal of (and premium, if any), or
interest on, or any other amount under the Securities, including, but not
limited to, the Redemption Prices and the Repurchase Price payable with respect
to the Securities in accordance with Article 11 and Article 12, respectively, or
(b) the application by the Trustee of any money deposited with it hereunder to
the payment of or on account of the principal of (and premium, if any), or
interest on, or any other amount under the Securities including, but not limited
to, the Redemption Prices and the Repurchase Price payable with respect to the
Securities in accordance with Article 11 and Article 12, respectively, or the
retention of such payment by the Holders, if, two Business Days prior to such
application by the Trustee, the Trustee had not received written notice that
such payment would be prohibited by the provisions of this Article 14.

         SECTION 14.05. Subrogation to Rights of Holders of Senior Indebtedness.
Subject to the payment in full of all Senior Indebtedness, and until the
Securities are paid in full, the Holders of the Securities shall be subrogated
(equally and ratably with the holders of all indebtedness of the Company which
by its express terms is subordinated to indebtedness of the Company to
substantially the same extent as the Securities are subordinated and is entitled
to like rights of subrogation) to the rights of the holders of such Senior
Indebtedness to receive payments and distributions of cash, property and
securities applicable to the Senior Indebtedness to the extent that payments and
distributions otherwise payable to Holders of Securities have been applied to
the payment of Senior Indebtedness as provided by this Article 14. For purposes
of such subrogation, no payments or distributions to the holders of the Senior
Indebtedness of any cash, property or securities to which the Holders of the
Securities or the Trustee would be entitled, except for the provisions of this
Article 14, and no payments over pursuant to the provisions of this Article 14
to the holders of Senior Indebtedness by Holders of the Securities or the
Trustee, shall, as among the Company, its creditors other than holders of Senior
Indebtedness and the Holders of the

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Securities, be deemed to be a payment or distribution by the Company to or on
account of the Senior Indebtedness.

         SECTION 14.06. Provisions Solely to Define Relative Rights. The
provisions of this Article 14 are and are intended solely for the purpose of
defining the relative rights of the Holders of the Securities on the one hand
and the holders of Senior Indebtedness on the other hand. Nothing contained in
this Article 14 or elsewhere herein or in the Securities is intended to or
shall:

          (a) impair, as among the Company, its creditors other than holders of
Senior Indebtedness and the Holders of the Securities, the obligation of the
Company, which is absolute and unconditional (and which, subject to the rights
under this Article 14 of the holders of Senior Indebtedness, is intended to rank
equally with all other general obligations of the Company), to pay to the
Holders of the Securities the principal of (and premium, if any), and interest
on, and any other amount payable under the Securities including, but not limited
to, the Redemption Prices and the Repurchase Price payable with respect to the
Securities in accordance with Article 11 and Article 12, respectively, as and
when the same shall become due and payable in accordance with their terms;

          (b) affect the relative rights against the Company of the Holders of
the Securities and creditors of the Company other than the holders of Senior
Indebtedness; or

          (c) prevent the Trustee or the Holder of any Securities from
exercising all remedies otherwise permitted by applicable law upon default under
this Indenture, subject to the rights, if any, under this Article 14 of the
holders of Senior Indebtedness to receive cash, property and securities
otherwise payable or deliverable to the Trustee or such Holder.

         SECTION 14.07. Trustee to Effectuate Subordination. Each Holder of
Securities by its acceptance thereof authorizes and directs the Trustee on its
behalf to take such action as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate the
subordination provided in this Article 14 and appoints the Trustee its
attorney-in-fact for any and all such purposes.

         SECTION 14.08. No Waiver of Subordination Provisions. No right of any
present or future holder of any Senior Indebtedness to enforce subordination as
herein provided shall at any time in any way be prejudiced or impaired by any
act or failure to act on the part of the Company or by any act or failure to
act, in good faith, by any such holder, or by any noncompliance by the Company
with the terms, provisions and covenants of this Indenture, regardless of any
knowledge thereof any such holder may have or be otherwise charged with.

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         Without in any way limiting the generality of the foregoing paragraph,
the holders of Senior Indebtedness may, at any time and from time to time,
without the consent of or notice to the Trustee or the Holders of the
Securities, without incurring responsibility to the Holders of the Securities
and without impairing or releasing the subordination provided in this Article 14
or the obligations hereunder of the Holders of the Securities to the holders of
Senior Indebtedness, do any one or more of the following:

                  (a) change the manner, place or terms of payment or extend the
         time of payment of, or renew or alter, Senior Indebtedness, or
         otherwise amend or supplement in any manner Senior Indebtedness or any
         instrument evidencing the same or any agreement under which Senior
         Indebtedness is outstanding;

                  (b) sell, exchange, release or otherwise deal with any
         property pledged, mortgaged or otherwise securing Senior Indebtedness;

                  (c) release any Person liable in any manner for the collection
         of Senior Indebtedness;

                  (d) exercise or refrain from exercising any rights against the
         Company and any other Person;

                  (e) apply any and all sums received from time to time to the
         Senior Indebtedness.

         SECTION 14.09. Notice to Trustee. The Company shall give prompt written
notice to the Trustee if, to the Company' s knowledge, any payment to or by the
Trustee in respect of the Securities is prohibited by this Article 14.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article 14 or any other provision of this
Indenture, the Trustee shall not be charged with knowledge that any payment to
or by the Trustee in respect of the Securities is prohibited by this Article 14,
unless and until the Trustee shall have received written notice thereof from the
Company or a holder of Senior Indebtedness or from any trustee therefor; and,
prior to the receipt of any such written notice, the Trustee, subject to the
provisions of Section 1.04, shall be entitled in all respects to assume that no
facts exist that would prohibit any payment in respect of the Securities;
provided, however, that if the Trustee shall not have received the notice
provided for in this Section 14.09 at least two Business Days prior to the date
upon which by the terms hereof any money may become payable for any purpose
(including the payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) or interest on
any Security), then, anything herein contained to the contrary notwithstanding,
the Trustee shall have full power and authority to receive such money and to
apply the same to the purpose for

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which such money was received and shall not be affected by any notice to the
contrary which may be received by it within two Business Days prior to such
date.

         Subject to the provisions of Article 6, the Trustee shall be entitled
to rely on the delivery to it of a written notice by a Person representing
itself to be a holder of Senior Indebtedness (or a trustee therefor) to
establish that such notice has been given by a holder of Senior Indebtedness (or
a trustee therefor). In the event that the Trustee determines in good faith that
further evidence is required with respect to the right of any Person as a holder
of Senior Indebtedness to participate in any payment or distribution pursuant to
this Article 14, the Trustee may request such Person to furnish evidence to the
reasonable satisfaction of the Trustee as to the amount of Senior Indebtedness
held by such Person, the extent to which such Person is entitled to participate
in such payment or distribution and any other facts pertinent to the rights of
such Person under this Article 14, and if such evidence is not furnished, the
Trustee may defer any payment to such Person pending judicial determination as
to the right of such Person to receive such payment.

         SECTION 14.10. Reliance on Judicial Order or Certificate of Liquidating
Agent. Upon any payment or distribution of assets of the Company referred to in
this Article 14, the Trustee, subject to the provisions of Article 6, and the
Holders of the Securities shall be entitled to rely upon any order or decree
entered by any court of competent jurisdiction in which such insolvency,
bankruptcy, receivership, liquidation, reorganization, dissolution, winding up
or similar case or proceeding is pending, or a certificate of the trustee in
bankruptcy, receiver, liquidating trustee, custodian, assignee for the benefit
of creditors, agent or other Person making such payment or distribution,
delivered to the Trustee or to the Holders of Securities, for the purpose of
ascertaining the Persons entitled to participate in such payment or
distribution, the holders of the Senior Indebtedness and other indebtedness of
the Company, the amount thereof or payable thereon, the amount or amounts paid
or distributed thereon and all other facts pertinent thereto or to this Article
14.

         SECTION 14.11. Trustee Not Fiduciary for Holders of Senior
Indebtedness. The Trustee shall not be deemed to owe any fiduciary duty to the
holders of Senior Indebtedness and shall not be liable to any such holders if it
shall in good faith mistakenly pay over or distribute to Holders of Securities
or to the Company or to any other Person cash, property or securities to which
any holders of Senior Indebtedness shall be entitled by virtue of this Article
14 or otherwise.

         SECTION 14.12. Rights of Trustee as Holder of Senior Indebtedness;
Preservation of Trustee's Rights. The Trustee in its individual capacity shall
be

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entitled to all the rights set forth in this Article 14 with respect to any
Senior Indebtedness which may at any time be held by it, to the same extent as
any other holder of Senior Indebtedness, and nothing in this Indenture shall
deprive the Trustee of any of its rights as such holder.

         Nothing in this Article 14 shall apply to claims of, or payments to,
the Trustee under or pursuant to Section 6.07.

         SECTION 14.13. Article Applicable to Paying Agents. In case at any time
any Paying Agent other than the Trustee shall have been appointed by the Company
and be then acting hereunder, the term "Trustee" as used in this Article 14
shall in such case (unless the context otherwise requires) be construed as
extending to and including such Paying Agent within its meaning as fully for all
intents and purposes as if such Paying Agent were named in this Article 14 in
addition to or in place of the Trustee; provided, however, that Section 14.12
shall not apply to the Company or any Affiliate of the Company if it or such
Affiliate acts as Paying Agent.

         SECTION 14.14. Certain Conversions Deemed Payment. For the purposes of
this Article 14 only, (1) the issuance and delivery of junior securities upon
conversion of Securities in accordance with Article 13 shall not be deemed to
constitute a payment or distribution on account of the principal of or premium
or interest on Securities or on account of the redemption, purchase or other
acquisition of Securities, and (2) the payment, issuance or delivery of cash,
property or securities (other than junior securities) upon conversion of a
Security shall be deemed to constitute payment on account of the principal of
such Security. For the purposes of this Section 14.14, the term "junior
securities" means (a) shares of any stock of any class of the Company and (b)
securities of the Company which are subordinated in right of payment to the
prior payment in full of all Senior Indebtedness which may be outstanding at the
time of issuance or delivery of such securities to substantially the same extent
as, or to a greater extent than, the Securities are so subordinated as provided
in this Article 14. Nothing contained in this Article 14 or elsewhere in this
Indenture or in the Securities is intended to or shall impair, as among the
Company, its creditors other than holders of Senior Indebtedness and the Holders
of the Securities, the right, which is absolute and unconditional, of the Holder
of any Security to convert such Security in accordance with Article 13.

                         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this
Indenture to be duly executed all as of the day and year first above written.

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                                   INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

                                   By:
                                      --------------------------------
                                      Name:
                                      Title:

Attest:
       --------------------------
Title:

                                   CHASE MANHATTAN TRUST
                                      COMPANY, NATIONAL
                                      ASSOCIATION, as Trustee

                                   By:
                                      --------------------------------
                                      Name:
                                      Title:

Attest:
       --------------------------
Title:

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STATE OF NEW YORK        )
                         )  ss:
COUNTY OF NEW YORK       )

         On the [     ], before me personally came [     ], to me known, who,
being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he resides at [     ], New York,
that he is [     ] of INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC., one of the parties
described in and which executed the foregoing instrument, and that he signed his
name thereto by authority of INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.' s board of directors.

[Notarial Seal]



                                            Notary Public
                                            COMMISSION EXPIRES


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STATE OF NEW YORK        )
                         ) ss:
COUNTY OF NEW YORK       )


         On the [     ], before me personally came [     ], to me known, who,
being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that she resides at [     ], that
she is an [     ] of Chase Manhattan Trust Company National Association, one
of the parties described in and which executed the foregoing instrument, and
that she signed her name thereto by authority of the Trustee's Board of
Directors.

[Notarial Seal]

                                            Notary Public
                                            COMMISSION EXPIRES

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                                                                       EXHIBIT A


         [Legend for Global Security only

         THIS SECURITY IS A GLOBAL SECURITY WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE INDENTURE
HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AND IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF A DEPOSITARY OR A
NOMINEE THEREOF. THIS SECURITY MAY NOT BE EXCHANGED IN WHOLE OR IN PART FOR A
SECURITY REGISTERED, AND NO TRANSFER OF THIS SECURITY IN WHOLE OR IN PART MAY BE
REGISTERED, IN THE NAME OF ANY PERSON OTHER THAN SUCH DEPOSITARY OR A NOMINEE
THEREOF, EXCEPT IN THE LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES DESCRIBED IN THE INDENTURE.

         UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF
THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION ("DTC"), NEW YORK, NEW
YORK, TO THE COMPANY OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE OR
PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR
IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC, AND
ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC, ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR
VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL BECAUSE THE REGISTERED OWNER
HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.]


                                      A-1
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                          Internet Capital Group, Inc.

                    % CONVERTIBLE SUBORDINATED NOTE DUE 2004


Registered                                                         $250,000,000

No. R-[ ]                                                          CUSIP

         INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC., a corporation duly organized and existing
under the laws of the State of Delaware (herein called the "Company", which term
includes any successor under the Indenture hereinafter referred to), for value
received, hereby promises to pay to [CEDE & CO.]1 [    ] or registered assigns,
the principal sum of $250,000,000 at the office or agency of the Company in the
Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York, on   in such coin or currency of the
United States of America as at the time of payment shall be legal tender for the
payment of public and private debts, and to pay interest on said principal sum
semiannually on   and   of each year, commencing , 2000 (each an "Interest
Payment Date"), at said office or agency, in like coin or currency, at the rate
of  % per annum, until the principal hereof is paid or made available for
payment. The interest so payable, and punctually paid or duly provided for, on
any Interest Payment Date will, as provided in such Indenture, be paid to the
Person in whose name this Security (or one or more Predecessor Securities) is
registered at the close of business on the Regular Record Date for such
interest, which shall be the   or   (whether or not a Business Day), as the case
may be, next preceding such Interest Payment Date. Any such interest not so
punctually paid or duly provided for will forthwith cease to be payable to the
Holder on such Regular Record Date and may either be paid to the Person in whose
name this Security (or one or more Predecessor Securities) is registered at the
close of business on a Special Record Date for the payment of such Defaulted
Interest to be fixed by the Trustee, notice whereof shall be given to Holders of
Securities not less than 10 days prior to such Special Record Date, or be paid
at any time in any other lawful manner not inconsistent with the requirements of
any securities exchange on which the Securities may be listed, and upon such
notice as may be required by such exchange, all as more fully provided in said
Indenture.

         Payment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on this
Security will be made at the Corporate Trust Office, in such coin or currency of
the United States of America as at the time of payment is legal tender for
payment of public and private debts either by (i) mailing a check for such
interest, payable to or upon the written order of the Person entitled thereto
pursuant to Section 3.07 of the


- --------------------------
    1 For Global Securities Only.

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Indenture (as defined herein) or (ii) transfer to an account maintained by the
payee located inside the United States.

         Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Security set
forth on the reverse hereof, which further provisions shall for all purposes
have the same effect as if set forth at this place.

         Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by
the Trustee referred to on the reverse hereof by manual signature, this Security
shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be valid or
obligatory for any purpose.

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this instrument to be duly
executed.

                                   INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.


                                   By:
                                      --------------------------------------
                                      Name:
                                      Title:

                                   By:
                                      --------------------------------------
                                      Name:
                                      Title:

TRUSTEE' S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
This is one of the Securities referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture.
Dated:

                                   Chase Manhattan Trust Company, National
                                   Association
                                        as Trustee

                                   By:
                                      --------------------------------------
                                      Name:
                                      Title:


                                   By:
                                      --------------------------------------
                                      Authorized Signatory



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                         [FORM OF REVERSE OF SECURITY]

                          Internet Capital Group, Inc.

                    % CONVERTIBLE SUBORDINATED NOTE DUE 2004



         This Security is one of a duly authorized issue of Securities of the
Company designated as its  % Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2004 (herein
called the "Securities"), limited in aggregate principal amount to $250,000,000,
issued and to be issued under an Indenture, dated as of  , 1999 (the
"Indenture"), between the Company and Chase Manhattan Trust Company, National
Association, as Trustee for the Holders of Securities issued under said
Indenture (herein called the "Trustee", which term includes any successor
trustee under the Indenture), to which Indenture and all indentures supplemental
thereto reference is hereby made for a statement of the respective rights,
limitations of rights, duties and immunities thereunder of the Company, the
Trustee, the holders of Senior Indebtedness and the Holders of the Securities
and of the terms upon which the Securities are, and are to be, authenticated and
delivered.

         Subject to and upon compliance with the provisions of the Indenture,
the Holder of this Security is entitled, at its option, at any time on or before
maturity of the Securities, or in case this Security or a portion hereof is
called for redemption, then in respect of this Security or such portion hereof
until and including, but (unless the Company defaults in making the payment due
upon redemption or repurchase) not after, the close of business on the Business
Day immediately preceding the Redemption Date or Repurchase Date, as the case
may be, to convert this Security (or any portion of the principal amount hereof
which is U.S.$1,000 or an integral multiple thereof), at the principal amount
hereof, or of such portion, into fully paid and nonassessable shares of Common
Stock of the Company at a conversion price equal to $  aggregate principal
amount of Securities for each share of Common Stock, which is equal to a
conversion rate of   shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the
Securities (or at the current adjusted conversion price if an adjustment has
been made as provided in Article 13 of the Indenture) by surrender of this
Security, duly endorsed or assigned to the Company or in blank, to the Company
at its office or agency in the Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York,
accompanied by the conversion notice hereon executed by the Holder hereof
evidencing such Holder's election to convert this Security, or if less than the
entire principal amount hereof is to be converted, the portion hereof to be
converted, and, in case such surrender shall be made during the period from the
close of business on any Regular Record Date to the opening of business on the
corresponding Interest Payment Date (unless this

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Security or the portion hereof being converted has been called for redemption on
a Redemption Date within such period between and including such Regular Record
Date and such Interest Payment Date), also accompanied by payment in funds
acceptable to the Company of an amount equal to the interest payable on such
Interest Payment Date on the principal amount of this Security then being
converted. Subject to the aforesaid requirement for payment of interest and, in
the case of a conversion after the close of business on any Regular Record Date
and on or before the corresponding Interest Payment Date, to the right of the
Holder of this Security (or any Predecessor Security) of record at such Regular
Record Date to receive an installment of interest (even if the Security has been
called for redemption on a Redemption Date within such period), no payment or
adjustment is to be made on conversion for interest accrued hereon or for
dividends on the Common Stock issued on conversion. No fractions of shares or
scrip representing fractions of shares will be issued on conversion, but instead
of any fractional interest the Company shall pay a cash adjustment or round up
to the next higher whole share as provided in Article 13 of the Indenture. The
conversion price is subject to adjustment as provided in Article 13 of the
Indenture. In addition, the Indenture provides that in case of certain
reclassifications, consolidations, mergers, sales or transfers of assets or
other transactions pursuant to which the Common Stock is converted into the
right to receive other securities, cash or other property, the Indenture shall
be amended, without the consent of any Holders of Securities, so that this
Security, if then outstanding, will be convertible thereafter, during the period
this Security shall be convertible as specified above, only into the kind and
amount of securities, cash and other property receivable upon the transaction by
a holder of the number of shares of Common Stock into which this Security might
have been converted immediately prior to such transaction (assuming such holder
of Common Stock failed to exercise any rights of election and received per share
the kind and amount received per share by a plurality of non-electing shares).

         The Company will furnish to any Holder, upon request and without
charge, copies of the certificate of incorporation and by-laws of the Company
then in effect. Any such request may be addressed to the Company.

         The Securities may be redeemed at the election of the Company, as a
whole or from time to time in part, at any time on or before   , 2002 (a
"Provisional Redemption"), at a Redemption Price equal to $1,000 per $1,000
principal amount of the Securities plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to
but excluding the date of redemption (the "Provisional Redemption Date") if the
Closing Price of the Common Stock has exceeded 150% of the conversion price (as
defined in Article 13 of the Indenture) then in effect for at least 20 Trading
Days in any consecutive 30-Trading Day period ending on the Trading Day prior

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to the date of mailing of the provisional notice of redemption pursuant to
Section 11.04 (the "Notice Date").

         Upon any such Provisional Redemption, the Company shall make an
additional payment in cash (the "Make-Whole Payment") to holders of the
Securities called for redemption, including those Securities converted into
Common Stock between the Notice Date and the Provisional Redemption Date, in an
amount equal to $  per $1,000 principal amount of the Securities, less the
amount of any interest actually paid on the Securities before the Notice Date.

         The Securities (other than those Securities that have been converted in
accordance with the terms of the Indenture) are subject to redemption at the
option of the Company upon not less than 30 days'  or more than 60 days' notice
by mail (unless a shorter notice is deemed satisfactory by the Trustee), as a
whole or from time to time in part, at any time on or after  , 2002. The
Redemption Prices (expressed as percentages of the principal amount) shall be as
set forth below for Securities redeemed during the following 12-month period:


- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             Period                       Redemption Price
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 , 2002 through  , 2003                                          %
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

and thereafter at a Redemption Price equal to  % of the principal amount,
together, in the case of any such redemption, with accrued interest to (but not
including) the Redemption Date (subject to the right of holders of record on the
Regular Record Date to receive interest on the related Interest Payment Date).
Any redemption of Securities must be in integral multiples of $1,000.

         If fewer than all of the Securities are to be redeemed, the Trustee
will select the Securities to be redeemed in principal amounts at maturity of
$1,000 or integral multiples thereof by lot, pro rata or by another method the
Trustee considers fair and appropriate. If a portion of a Holder's Securities
is selected for partial redemption and that holder converts a portion of those
Securities prior to the redemption, the converted portion shall be deemed,
solely for purposes of determining the aggregate principal amount of the
Securities to be redeemed by the Company, to be of the portion selected for
redemption.

         In certain circumstances involving a Change in Control, each Holder
shall have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or part of its
Securities at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof,
together with accrued and unpaid interest through the Repurchase Date (subject
to the right of holders of record on the Regular Record Date to receive interest
on the related

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Interest Payment Date). At the option of the Company, the Repurchase Price may
be paid in cash or, subject to the conditions provided in the Indenture, by
delivery of shares of Common Stock having a fair market value equal to the
Repurchase Price. For the purposes of this paragraph, the fair market value of
shares of Common Stock shall be determined by the Company and shall be equal to
95% of the average of the Closing Prices of the Common Stock for the five
consecutive Trading Days ending on and including the Third Trading Day
immediately preceding the Repurchase Date.

         The Securities do not have the benefit of any sinking fund.

         In the event of redemption, conversion or repurchase of this Security
in part only, a new Security or Securities for the unredeemed, unconverted or
unrepurchased portion hereof will be issued in the name of the Holder hereof
upon the cancellation hereof.

         The indebtedness evidenced by this Security is, to the extent provided
in the Indenture, subordinate and subject in right of payment to the prior
payment in full of all Senior Indebtedness, and this Security is issued subject
to the provisions of the Indenture with respect thereto. Each Holder of this
Security, by accepting the same, (a) agrees to and shall be bound by such
provisions, (b) authorizes and directs the Trustee on his behalf to take such
action as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate the subordination so
provided and (c) appoints the Trustee his attorney-in-fact for any and all such
purposes.

         If an Event of Default shall occur and be continuing, the principal of
all the Securities may be declared due and payable in the manner and with the
effect provided in Article 5 of the Indenture.

         Subject to certain conditions set forth in the Indenture, the Company
at any time may terminate some or all of its obligations under the Securities
and the Indenture if the Company deposits with the Trustee money or Government
Obligations for the payment of principal and interest on the Securities to
redemption or maturity, as the case may be.

         The Indenture permits, with certain exceptions as therein provided, the
amendment thereof and the modification of the rights and obligations of the
Company and the rights of the Holders of the Securities under the Indenture at
any time by the Company and the Trustee with the consent of the Holders of a
majority in aggregate principal amount of the Securities at the time
Outstanding. The Indenture also contains provisions permitting the Holders of a
majority in aggregate principal amount of the Securities at the time
Outstanding, on behalf of the Holders of all the Securities, to waive compliance
by the Company with

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<PAGE>

certain provisions of the Indenture and certain past defaults under the
Indenture and their consequences. Any such consent or waiver by the Holder of
this Security shall be conclusive and binding upon such Holder and upon all
future Holders of this Security and of any Security issued upon the registration
of transfer hereof or in exchange herefor or in lieu hereof, whether or not
notation of such consent or waiver is made upon this Security.

         No reference herein to the Indenture and no provision of this Security
or of the Indenture shall alter or impair the obligation of the Company, which
is absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of, premium, if any, and
interest on this Security at the times, place and rate, and in the coin or
currency, herein prescribed or to convert this Security as provided in the
Indenture.

         As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein
set forth, the transfer of this Security is registrable in the Security
Register, upon surrender of this Security for registration of transfer at the
Corporate Trust Office duly endorsed by, or accompanied by a written instrument
of transfer in form satisfactory to the Company and the Security Registrar duly
executed by, the Holder hereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing, and
thereupon one or more new Securities, of authorized denominations and for the
same aggregate principal amount, will be issued to the designated transferee or
transferees.

         The Securities are issuable only in registered form without coupons in
denominations of $1,000 and any integral multiple thereof. As provided in the
Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, upon request of,
and delivery of not less than three Business Days notice to the Company and the
Trustee, a beneficial owner of interests in a permanent global security may
exchange such interests for a definitive Security of like tenor and aggregate
principal amount in certificated form.

         The depositary with respect to the Securities shall be the Depository
Trust Company.

         No service charge shall be made for any such registration of transfer
or exchange, but the Company may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover
any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith.

         Prior to due presentment of this Security for registration of transfer,
the Company, the Trustee and any agent of the Company or the Trustee may treat
the Person in whose name this Security is registered as the owner hereof for all
purposes, whether or not payment of or on this Security is overdue, and neither
the Company, the Trustee nor any such agent shall be affected by notice to the
contrary.

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<PAGE>

         Interest on this Security shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day
year of twelve 30-day months. In the event that any date on which interest is
payable on the Securities is not a Business Day, then payment of interest
payable on such date will be made on the next succeeding day which is a Business
Day (and without any interest or other payment in respect of any such delay).

         All terms used in this Security which are defined in the Indenture
shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture.

         THE INDENTURE AND THIS SECURITY SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF
LAWS PRINCIPLES.


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                            FORM OF CONVERSION NOTICE

                                CONVERSION NOTICE

         To: INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

         The undersigned Holder of this Security hereby irrevocably exercises
the option to convert this Security, or the portion hereof (which is $1,000 or
an integral multiple thereof) below designated, at any time following the date
of original issuance thereof, into shares of Common Stock in accordance with the
terms of the Indenture referred to in this Security, and directs that the shares
issuable and deliverable upon conversion, together with any check in payment for
a fractional share and any Security representing any unconverted principal
amount hereof, be issued and delivered to the registered owner hereof unless a
different name has been provided below. If shares or any portion of this
Security not converted are to be issued in the name of a person other than the
undersigned, the undersigned will pay all transfer taxes payable with respect
thereto and is delivering herewith a certificate in proper form certifying that
the applicable restrictions on transfer have been complied with. Any amount
required to be paid by the undersigned on account of interest accompanies this
Security.

         The undersigned hereby agrees that, promptly after request of the
Company, he or it will furnish such proof in support of this certification as
the Company or the Security Registrar for the Common Stock may, from time to
time, request.

Dated:
                                   By:
                                      -----------------------------------
                                      Signature*


                                   By:
                                      -----------------------------------
                                      Signature Guaranty



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<PAGE>

If shares or Securities are to be registered in the name of a Person other than
the Holder, please print such Person's name and address:*

Principal amount to be converted (if less than all):$______,000


- -----------------------------               -------------------------------
Name                                        Social Security or Taxpayer
                                            Identification Number

- -----------------------------
Street Address

- -----------------------------
City, State and Zip Code

 * Signature(s) must be guaranteed by an eligible guarantor institution (banks,
stock brokers, savings and loan associations and credit unions with membership
in an approved signature guarantee medallion program) pursuant to Securities and
Exchange Commission Rule 17Ad-15 if shares of Common Stock are to be delivered,
or unconverted Securities are to be issued, other than to and in the name of the
registered owner.


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                           CROSS-REFERENCE TARGET LIST
                           ===========================

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                           the target pull-down list.
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1.04............................001           13.07.........................070
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2...............................079           14.03.........................083
2.01............................051           14.03(a)......................082
3...............................080           14.09.........................084
3.01............................004           14.12..............rights.trustee
3.02............................019
3.03............................020
?...............................005
3.04............................013
3.05............................012
3.06............................006
3.06(a).........................028
3.06(b).........................029
3.07............................022
3.08............................023
4...............................081
4.01............................035
4.01(a).........................032
4.01(a).........................033
4.01(a)(ii).....................031
5...............................007
5.01............................003
5.01(e).........................043
5.01(g).........................037
5.01(h).........................038
5.02............................010
5.04............................049
5.07(b).........................015
5.12............................016
5.13............................039
6...............................077
6.07...........................comp
8...............................050
8.01............................048
9...............................039
9.06............................024
10.02...........................027
10.03...........................034
10.04...........................009
10.06...........................055
11...............................11
11.04...........................056
11.06...........................057
11.07...........................025
12..............................059

13..............................060
13.03...........................062
13.04...........................061
13.04(a)........................065
13.04(b)........................064
13.04(d)........................063
13.04(e)........................069
13.04(f)........................067
13.04(g)........................068
13.04(j)........................026
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13.04(k)(ii)(B).....multiplying.sub
13.04(k)(ii)(C)..........taking.sub
13.05.................notice.adjust

13.06...........................066
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ARTICLE/SECTION         TARGET NAME          ARTICLE/SECTION         TARGET NAME
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                                                                    Exhibit 10.4


                           1999 INTERNET CAPITAL L.P.

          AGREEMENT OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, effective as of August ___, 1999
(the "Effective Date"), among ICG Holdings, Inc. ("General Partner"), and the
persons and/or entities identified on Exhibit I attached hereto as Limited
Partners, and such other persons as shall, from time to time, become limited
partners as provided herein (the "Limited Partners").  The General Partner and
the Limited Partners are sometimes referred to herein collectively as the
"Partners" or individually as a "Partner".

          The parties, in consideration of their mutual covenants herein
contained, agree to become partners and to form a limited partnership (the
"Partnership") as follows:

                                   ARTICLE I

                          Formation; Name and Office;
                     Purpose; Powers; Term and Dissolution
                     -------------------------------------

   Section 1.1.    Formation.  The Partners hereby form the Partnership
                   ---------
pursuant to the provisions of the Act by executing this Agreement of Limited
Partnership and filing a Certificate of Limited Partnership in the office of the
Secretary of State of the State of Delaware.

   Section 1.2.    Name and Office.  The Partnership shall be conducted under
                   ---------------
the name 1999 Internet Capital L.P.

                (a) The General Partner shall have the power at any time to (i)
change the name of the Partnership and (ii) qualify the Partnership to do
business under any name when the Partnership's name is unavailable for use in a
particular jurisdiction. The General Partner shall use its best efforts to
qualify the Partnership to do business in each jurisdiction where the activities
of the Partnership make such qualification necessary. The General Partner shall
give prompt notice of any change of the Partnership's name to each Partner.

                (b) The registered office of this Partnership in the State of
Delaware is 103 The Springer Building, 3411 Silverside Road, Wilmington,
Delaware 19801, c/o Cindy Conner or such other place as may from time to time be
designated by the General Partner. The General Partner shall give prompt notice
of any such change to each Partner.

                (c) The principal office of the Partnership shall be at 103 The
Springer Building, 3411 Silverside Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, c/o Cindy
Conner or such other place as may from time to time be designated by the General
Partner. The General Partner shall give prompt notice of any such change to each
Partner.

   Section 1.3.    Purpose. The Partnership is being organized for the purpose
                   -------
of investing in Securities, to engage in such activities as may be permitted
hereby or are incidental hereto and for engaging in any and all lawful business
activities in which limited partnerships formed in the State of Delaware under
the Act may participate.

   Section 1.4.    Powers.  In furtherance of the purpose of the Partnership as
                   ------
specified in
<PAGE>

Section 1.3, the Partnership shall have all powers available to it as a limited
partnership under the laws of the State of Delaware that are reasonably
necessary to enable it to perform its functions and conduct its activities,
including, without limitation, (i) the power to make and perform all contracts
and engage in all activities and transactions necessary or advisable to carry
out the purpose of the Partnership, (ii) the power to purchase, sell, transfer,
pledge and exercise all rights, privileges and incidents of ownership or
possession with respect to Securities and other Partnership Assets and (iii) the
power to form other limited partnerships and to make capital contributions to
such partnerships.

   Section 1.5.    Term and Dissolution.  The Partnership shall continue in full
                   --------------------
force and effect indefinitely until the Partnership is dissolved pursuant to the
provisions of Article VIII.

                                  ARTICLE II

                               Limited Partners
                                ----------------

   Section 2.1.    Initial Limited Partners.  The initial Limited Partners are
                   ------------------------
listed on Exhibit I hereto.  Additional Limited Partners may be admitted by the
General Partner from time to time pursuant to Section 2.2 below.

   Section 2.2.    Admission of Limited Partners.  One or more additional
                   -----------------------------
Limited Partners shall be admitted to the Partnership and shall become a party
to this Agreement upon (i) each signing a counterpart of this Agreement and
delivering such counterpart to the General Partner in such manner and at such
time as the General Partner shall determine and (ii) acceptance thereof by the
General Partner, at the discretion of the General Partner. Each additional
Limited Partner so admitted to this Partnership shall be bound by all the
provisions of this Agreement. Following an amendment pursuant to Article IX, the
General Partner is authorized to revise this Agreement as appropriate and, if
required by the Act, to file amendments to the Certificate of Limited
Partnership from time to time.

   Section 2.3.    Liability of Limited Partners.  Except as otherwise provided
                   -----------------------------
under the Act, no Limited Partner, in his capacity as such, shall be liable for
any debts, liabilities, contracts or obligations of the Partnership. No Limited
Partner, in his capacity as such, shall be liable for any debts, liabilities,
contracts or obligations of any other Partner.

                                  ARTICLE III

                             Capital Contributions
                             ---------------------

   Section 3.1.    Contribution of General Partner.  The General Partner shall
                   -------------------------------
contribute in cash or Securities in respect of its interest in the Partnership
in the amount set forth opposite its name on Exhibit I attached hereto. The
General Partner may make additional Capital Contributions from time to time in
cash or Securities, and Exhibit I shall be accordingly amended, but the
inadvertent failure to amend such Exhibit I shall not affect the calculations of
Capital Contributions.

   Section 3.2.    Contributions of Limited Partners.  Each Limited Partner
                   ---------------------------------
shall contribute

                                      -2-
<PAGE>

in cash in respect of its Limited Partnership Interest the amount set forth
opposite its name on Exhibit I attached hereto. No additional Capital
Contribution shall be required.

   Section 3.3.    Withdrawal of Capital.  A Partner shall not be entitled to
                   ---------------------
bring an action for partition against the Partnership, or to demand or receive
any distribution of or with respect to his Capital Contribution except as is
specifically provided in this Agreement.

                                  ARTICLE IV

               Rights, Powers and Duties of the General Partner
               ------------------------------------------------

   Section 4.1.    Management of Partnership.  The General Partner shall have
                   -------------------------
sole and exclusive right to manage, control and conduct the affairs of the
Partnership and to do any and all acts on behalf of the Partnership. All
decisions with respect to Securities including, without limitation, the
investment or reinvestment, holding, disposition, distribution to Partners or
any similar investment-related decisions will be made solely by the General
Partner. The General Partner may delegate responsibility over any right or
obligation to any of the General Partner's agents or representatives as the
General Partner in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. The General Partner
will possess all of the powers and rights of a general partner under the Act.

   Section 4.2.    Authorized Acts.  The General Partner is authorized and
                   ---------------
empowered to carry out and implement the purpose of the Partnership, as provided
in Section 1.3, and to exercise the powers of the Partnership, as provided in
Section 1.4, for, in the name of, and on behalf of, the Partnership.

   Section 4.3.    Powers of the Limited Partners.  The Limited Partners shall
                   ------------------------------
take no part in the control, management or conduct of the affairs of the
Partnership nor shall the Limited Partners have any authority to vote on
Partnership matters or to act for or on behalf of the Partnership except as
otherwise required by law.

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<PAGE>

   Section 4.4.    Liabilities of the General Partner.  The General Partner
                   ----------------------------------
shall not be liable, responsible or accountable, in damages or otherwise, to any
other Partner or to the Partnership for any act or omission taken by such
General Partner, except for its own gross negligence or willful misconduct, nor
shall the General Partner be liable, responsible or accountable for the gross
negligence or willful misconduct (including dishonesty or bad faith) of any
employee, broker or other agent of the Partnership which the General Partner
shall have selected with reasonable care. The General Partner shall be entitled
to rely upon the advice of counsel and public accountants, and shall not be
liable, responsible or accountable, in damages or otherwise, to any other
Partner or to the Partnership, for any act or omission which he shall take in
good faith in reliance on such advice.

   Section 4.5.    Indemnification.
                   ---------------

                (a) The Partnership shall indemnify, to the fullest extent
permitted by law, the General Partner and its officers, directors, employees,
partners and agents ("Indemnified Parties") from and against all costs and
expenses, including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines, settlements and/or
liabilities incurred by or imposed upon any Indemnified Party in connection
with, or resulting from, investigating, preparing or defending any action, suit
or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, legislative or otherwise (or any appeal
thereof), to which any Indemnified Party may be made a party or become otherwise
involved or with which any Indemnified Party may be threatened, in each case by
reason of, or in connection with, the Indemnified Party being or having been
associated with or otherwise acting for the Partnership, or having acted as a
director, officer, employee, partner or agent of any Entity in which the
Partnership had invested, or by reason of any action or alleged action, omission
or alleged omission by any Indemnified Party in any such capacity, provided that
the Indemnified Party is not ultimately adjudged to have engaged in gross
negligence or willful misconduct, and provided further that the Indemnified
Party acted in a manner that he reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to,
the best interests of the Partnership.

                (b) The Partnership shall pay the expenses incurred by an
Indemnified Party in investigating, preparing or defending any civil or criminal
action, suit or proceeding, in advance of the final disposition thereof, upon
receipt of (i) an undertaking by the Indemnified Party to repay such payment if
there is a final determination that he is not entitled to indemnification as
provided herein and (ii) satisfactory evidence that the Indemnified Party has
sufficient financial resources to satisfy any such undertaking.

                (c) The Partnership shall make all indemnification provided for
pursuant to this Section 4.5 solely out of Partnership Assets and only to the
extent of such Partnership Assets. Except as provided aforesaid, no Limited
Partner shall have any personal liability for any indemnification required or
permitted pursuant to this Section 4.5. None of the provisions of this Section
4.5 shall be deemed to create or grant any rights in favor of Indemnified
Parties which cannot be discharged out of Partnership Assets, except as provided
aforesaid, or in favor of anyone other than Indemnified Parties; this provision
excludes, among others, any right of subrogation in favor of any insurer or
surety. The rights of indemnification granted hereunder shall survive the
termination, dissolution and winding up of the Partnership.

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                                   ARTICLE V

                Capital Accounts; Allocations and Distributions
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   Section 5.1.    Capital Accounts.
                   ----------------

                (a) There shall be established for each Partner a separate
Capital Account.

   Section 5.2.    Allocations.
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                (a) After giving effect to the special allocations, if any, set
forth in Section 5.5, Net Income or Net Loss for any Accounting Period shall be
allocated among the Partners in accordance with the following provisions:

                        (i) Net Income derived from the Partnership's interest
in each Investment Position shall be allocated as follows:

                            (A) First, 100% to the General Partner until (1) the
                cumulative amount of Net Income from a particular Investment
                Position allocated pursuant to this Section 5.2(a)(i)(A)(1) for
                the current Accounting Period and all prior Accounting Periods
                equals the cumulative amount of Net Loss, if any, derived from
                such Investment Position and allocated pursuant to Section
                5.2(a)(ii) for all prior Accounting Periods and (2) the
                cumulative amount of Net Income allocated to the General Partner
                pursuant to this Section 5.2(a)(i)(A)(2) equals 100% of the
                General Partner's Threshold Amount Minus its Equity Cost Basis
                in such Investment Position.

                             (B) Second, 100% to the Limited Partners (to be
                divided among them pro rata in accordance with their Vested
                Profits Percentages) until the Net Profits allocated to them
                pursuant to this Section 5.2(a)(i)(B) is equal to the aggregate
                Limited Partners Vested Profits Percentage of the sum of (a) the
                Equity Cost Basis and (b) the amount allocated pursuant to this
                Section 5.2(a)(i)(B) and Section 5.2(a)(i)(A)(2) above with
                respect to such Investment Position, and

                              (C) Third, pro rata among the Partners in
                accordance with their Vested Profits Percentages.

                (ii) Net Loss with respect to an Investment Position shall first
be allocated in a manner that reverses the allocated Net Income with respect to
such Investment Position in Section 5.2(a)(i) above, reversing allocations first
under subsection (C) and then subsection (B) and then subsection (A) of Section
5.2(a)(i) above and then to the Partners in accordance with Capital Percentages.

                (iii) Short-term Investment Income and Short-term Investment
Loss shall be allocated to the Partners in accordance with Capital Percentages.

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                (b) Upon the admission of any additional Limited Partner during
1999, the General Partner shall assign a Profit Percentage to such additional
Limited Partner, which shall dilute the Profit Percentages of the Limited
Partners to the extent that the aggregate Profit Percentage of all Limited
Partners would otherwise exceed twelve percent (12%) and Exhibit III shall be
amended to reflect such new Profit Percentages.

                (c) The allocations agreed to be made pursuant to Section 5.2(a)
hereto shall, for purposes of determining Capital Account balances, be deemed
allocated prior to a distribution in kind (giving effect to such distribution in
kind).

                (d) If an interest in the Partnership is transferred during a
taxable year, Net Income or Net Loss (and any item of income, gain, loss,
deduction or credit) for such taxable year allocable to the transferred interest
shall be prorated between the transferor and the transferee based upon that
portion of such taxable year during which each was recognized as owning such
interest, without regard to the results of Partnership operations during
particular portions of such taxable year and without regard to distributions
made to the transferor and the transferee during such taxable year; provided,
that such allocation must be in accordance with a method permissible under
section 706 of the Code and Treasury Regulations thereunder.

   Section 5.3.    Distributions.
                   -------------
                (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 5.3, from time
to time the General Partner shall cause the Partnership to distribute to the
Partners all or part of the Investment Assets, the proceeds from a Disposition
or Dispositions or other income and proceeds attributable to the Partnership's
interest in any of the Investment Positions. Any Investment Assets distributed
by the Partnership shall be valued at their Gross Asset Value and treated for
Capital Account purposes as if sold immediately prior to distribution.
Distributions of different types or classes of property or securities need not
be made pro rata to all Partners, so long as the Gross Asset Value of all
distributions is allocated in accordance with this Section 5.3.

                (b) Distributions shall be made among the Partners in the
following manner:

                        (i) In the case of any distribution (exclusive of
distributions from the Reserve Account described in Section 5.3(c) below) made
after the last day of the Final Measurement Period with respect to an Investment
Position:

                              (A) Each Limited Partner shall receive an amount
                equal to such Limited Partner's Vested Profit Percentage in such
                distribution; and

                              (B) The General Partner shall receive the balance.

                        (ii) In the case of any distribution made on or prior to
the last day of the Final Measurement Period with respect to an Investment
Positions:

                              (A) Each Limited Partner shall receive an amount
                equal to 75% of the the Limited Partner's Current Performance
                Share; and

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                              (B) The General Partner shall receive the balance,
                less any amount set aside in the Reserve Account pursuant to
                Section 5.3(c).

                (c) In the event of a distribution on or prior to the last day
of the Final Measurement Period, a portion of such distribution shall be set
aside in a special account (the "Reserve Account") maintained by the Partnership
to be administered as follows:

                        (i) The amount of the distribution allocated to such
Reserve Account shall be equal to the sum of (i) 25% of the Limited Partners'
Current Performance Shares and (ii) 100% of the the Limited Partners' Future
Performance Shares.

                        (ii) Following the end of each Future Measurement Period
the Partnership shall determine whether the Performance Requirement and the
Threshold Requirement has been satisfied for such Future Measurement Period. If
the Performance Requirement has been satisfied, the Limited Partners shall
receive a distribution from the Reserve Account equal to 75% (100% in the case
of the Final Measurement Period) of the additional amount, if any, that the
Limited Partners would be entitled to receive by virtue of satisfying the
Performance Requirement for such Measurement Period. If the Performance
Requirement has not been satisfied, no distribution shall be made from the
Reserve Account to the Limited Partners.

                        (iii) Following the end of the Final Measurement Period,
any amounts remaining in the Reserve Account to which Limited Partners are not
entitled pursuant to the foregoing provisions of this Section 5.3(c)(ii) shall
be distributed to the General Partner

                        (iv) For purposes of this Agreement:

                              (A) "Current Performance Share" means an amount
                equal to a Limited Partner's Vested Profit Percentage of a
                distribution, assuming that the Performance Requirement has been
                satisfied for the Current Measurement Period and for each prior
                Performance Period for which the Performance Requirement could
                be satisfied pursuant to Section 6.4.

                              (B) "Future Performance Share" means the excess of
                (i) a Limited Partner's Vested Profit Percentage of a
                distribution if the Performance Requirements had been satisfied
                for the Final Measurement Period over (ii) such Limited
                Partner's Current Performance Share.

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                              (C) "Measurement Period" means each of the annual
                periods or longer period, in the case of the initial Measurement
                Period, ending on December 31, 2000, December 31, 2001, December
                31, 2002, December 31, 2003 and if the Performance Requirement
                for the Measurement Period ending December 31, 2003 has not been
                satisfied as determined pursuant to Section 6.4 as of December
                31, 2003, then, solely for purposes of Section 6.4(a)(i),
                December 31, 2004 and for which Performance Requirements are
                established pursuant to Section 6.4;

                              (D) "Future Measurement Period" means each
                Measurement Period that ends after the Current Measurement
                Period;

                              (E) "Final Measurement Period" means the
                Measurement Period ending on (i) December 31, 2003 or (ii) if
                the Performance Requirement for the Measurement Period ending
                December 31, 2003 has not been satisfied as determined pursuant
                to Section 6.4 as of December 31, 2003, then, solely for
                purposes of Section 6.4(a)(i), December 31, 2004; and

                              (F) "Current Measurement Period" means the
                Measurement Period ending on December 31 of the year in which a
                distribution occurs.

                (d) In the case of a distribution attributable to a disposition
(other than a distribution from the Reserve Account) of Securities that occurred
in a prior calendar year, the distribution shall be treated, for purposes of
this Section 5.3, as taking place in such prior calendar year.

                (e) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section
5.3, in no event shall a distribution be made to a Limited Partner to the extent
that such distribution would cause such Limited Partner (after taking into
account any allocations of Net Income or Net Loss attributable to such
distribution) to have a deficit balance in such Limited Partner's Capital
Account. In the event that a distribution is restricted pursuant to this Section
5.3(e), the Partnership shall, as promptly as possible, make a special
distribution to such Limited Partner of an amount subject to restriction under
this Section 5.3(d) at such time, if any, as such distribution would not cause
such Limited Partners to have a deficit balance in such Limited Partner's
Capital Account.

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   Section 5.4.    Tax Withholdings.  To the extent the Partnership is required
                   ----------------
by federal, state or local law or any tax treaty to withhold or to make tax
payments on behalf of or with respect to any Partner, the General Partner shall
withhold such amounts or make such tax payments as so required. The amount of
such payments shall constitute an advance by the Partnership to such Partner
bearing interest at the lowest applicable federal rate for such advance and, if
such Partner shall not have reimbursed the Partnership for such amount, such
amount, plus interest, if any, shall be repaid to the Partnership by reducing
the amount of the current or next succeeding distribution or distributions which
would otherwise have been made to such Partner or, if such distributions are not
sufficient for that purpose, by so reducing the proceeds of liquidation
otherwise payable to such Partner and if such proceeds are insufficient, such
Partner shall pay to the Partnership the amount of such insufficiency.

   Section 5.5.    Special Allocation - Qualified Income Offset.  In the event
                   --------------------------------------------
that any Partner unexpectedly received any adjustments, allocations or
distributions described in Treasury Regulations Sections 1.704-
1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(4), 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(5) or 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(6), items of
Partnership income and gain shall be specifically allocated to each Partner in
an amount and manner sufficient to eliminate, to the extent required by the
Treasury Regulations, the deficit Capital Account of such Partner as quickly as
possible, provided that an allocation pursuant to this Section 5.5 shall be made
if and only to the extent that such Partner would have a deficit Capital Account
after all other allocations provided for in this Article V have been tentatively
made as if this Section 5.5 were not in this Agreement.

   Section 5.6.    Allocations for Tax Purposes.
                   ----------------------------

                (a) Items of Partnership taxable income, gain, loss, deduction,
or credit shall be determined according to Code Section 703, and except as
otherwise required under Code Section 704 or the Treasury Regulations
promulgated thereunder, the Partners' distributive shares of each such item for
purposes of Code Section 702 shall be determined by allocating such item in the
same manner as its correlative item of "book" income, gain, loss, deduction or
credit has been allocated pursuant to this Agreement.

                (b) Items of the Partnership's taxable income, gain and
deduction with respect to any property contributed to the capital of the
Partnership shall be allocated among the Partners in accordance with Code
Section 704(c) so as to take account of any variation between the adjusted basis
of such property to the Partnership for federal income tax purposes and its
Gross Asset Value using the traditional method of Treas. Reg. (S)1.704-2(b)(2).

                (c) If the Gross Asset Value of a Partnership asset is adjusted,
subsequent allocations of items of taxable income, gain, loss, and deduction
with respect to such asset shall take account of the variation between the
adjusted basis of such asset for federal income tax purposes and its Gross Asset
Value in the same manner as under Code Section 704(c).

                (d) Allocations pursuant to this Section 5.6 are solely for
purposes of federal, state and local taxes and shall not effect, or in any way
be taken into account in computing, a Partner's Capital Account of share of
income, gains, losses, deductions distributions or other Partnership items
pursuant to these provisions.

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                                  ARTICLE VI

                              Vesting Provisions
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   Section 6.1.    Vested Profit Percentage.  For purposes of this Partnership,
                   ------------------------
the term "Vested Profit Percentage" of a Limited Partner with respect to an
Investment Position shall be the product obtained by multiplying the following
three factors:  (1) such Limited Partner's Profit Percentage, (2) the Threshold
Requirement Percentage applicable to such Investment Position, and (3) the
Performance Requirement Percentage applicable to all Investments Positions of
the Partnership.

   Section 6.2.    Determining the Profit Percentage.  For purposes of
                   ---------------------------------
determining a Limited Partner's Vested Profit Percentage, the term "Profit
Percentage" shall mean, with respect to any given Measurement Period, the
percentage set forth on Section 1 of Exhibit II, as may be increased pursuant to
Section 8.6 and/or decreased pursuant to Section 10.5.

   Section 6.3.    Determining the Threshold Requirement Percentage.  On the
                   ------------------------------------------------
date of any distribution of an Investment Position (including a distribution
from the Reserve Account), the "Threshold Requirement Percentage" shall equal
(i) in connection with the sale or other disposition of such Investment Position
(a) one hundred percent (100%) if the Threshold Amount with respect to such
Investment Position was reached as of the time of such sale or disposition and
(ii) in connection with a distribution in-kind of an Investment Position the
Threshold Amount has been reached for at least three (3) of the six (6)
immediately preceding calendar months, determined on the last business day of
each such month, prior to the date of such distribution.

  Section 6.4.    Determining the Performance Requirement Percentage.
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                (a) With respect to all Investment Positions of the Partnership:

                        (i) The Performance Requirement shall be considered
satisfied for each Measurement Period ending on or prior to December 31, 2003
for which the Aggregate Return equals or exceeds fifteen per cent (15%) and the
Performance Requirement Percentage shall be equal to the product of twenty-five
per cent (25%) and the number of such Measurement Periods for which the
Performance Requirement has been satisfied.

                        (ii) In the event that the Aggregate Return for a
Measurement Period is less that fifteen percent (15%), such Aggregate Return may
be further increased by amount of the excess, if any, of the Aggregate Return of
the immediately succeeding Measurement Period over fifteen per cent (15%).

                (b) As of a given date, each Investment Position shall be valued
as follows: (1) if an Investment Position has been sold or otherwise disposed of
prior to such date, the value of the consideration received by the Partnership
as a result of such sale or disposition, (2) in the event that no such sale or
disposition has occurred, if an Investment Position has received third-party
financing within the twelve month period prior to such date, the value of the
Investment Position determined in connection with such financing, or (3) in the
event that no such sale, disposition or financing has occurred, the value of an
Investment Position shall be determined by an independent appraiser chosen in
good faith by the General Partner.

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                (c) In determining whether the Performance Requirement has been
satisfied for any Measurement Period, the "Aggregate Return" shall mean the
weighted average percentage appreciation in the value of the Investment Assets
of the Partnership over such Measurement Period, taking into account the size of
each investment and the length of time held by the Partnership, expressed on an
annualized basis, without regard to compounding.

                                  ARTICLE VII

                Dissolution and Winding-Up of the Partnership;
                      Withdrawal and Removal of Partners
                      ----------------------------------

   Section 7.1.    Events of Dissolution.  The Partnership shall be dissolved,
                   ---------------------
and its affairs wound up, upon the happening of any of the following events:

                (a) the determination for any reason by the General Partner that
the Partnership should be dissolved and its affairs wound up;

                (b) the dissolution of the General Partner or the entry of an
order amounting to a stay of proceedings against the General Partner under the
federal bankruptcy laws or rules; or

                (c) the sale or distribution of all or substantially all of the
assets held by the Partnership; or

                (d) any other event that would cause a dissolution of a limited
partnership under the Act.

   Section 7.2.    Winding Up.  Upon the occurrence of (i) a Dissolution Event
                   ----------
or (ii) the determination by a court of competent jurisdiction that the
Partnership has dissolved prior to the occurrence of a Dissolution Event, the
Partnership shall continue solely for the purposes of winding up its affairs in
an orderly manner, liquidating its assets, and satisfying the claims of its
creditors and Partners, and no Partner shall take any action that is
inconsistent with, or not necessary to or appropriate for, the winding up of the
Partnership's business and affairs, provided that all covenants contained in
this Agreement shall continue to be fully binding upon the Partners until such
time as the assets of the Partnership have been fully distributed pursuant to
this Section 7.2 and the Certificate has been canceled pursuant to the Act. The
General Partner shall be responsible for overseeing the winding up and
dissolution of the Partnership and the determining the time, manner and terms of
sale or other disposition of the Partnership's assets. The winding up and
dissolution shall be completed within ninety (90) days of the occurrence of the
Dissolution Event. The completion of the winding up and dissolution shall
operate as the Limited Partners' release of any and all of their claims against
both the Partnership and the General Partner. The General Partner shall take
full account of the Partnership's liabilities and property and shall cause the
property or the proceeds from the sale thereof, to the extent sufficient
therefor, to be applied and distributed, to the maximum extent permitted by law,
in the following order:

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                (a) First to creditors (including Partners who are creditors, to
the extent otherwise permitted by law) in satisfaction of all of the
Partnership's debts and other liabilities (whether by payment of the making of
reasonable provision for payment thereof);

                (b) The balance, if any, to the Partners in accordance with the
positive balances in their Capital Accounts, after giving effect to all
contributions, distributions and allocations for all periods. Such distribution
shall, to the greatest extent possible, be made among the Partners in a manner
consistent with the manner in which distributions shall be made among the
Partners pursuant to Section 5.3.

   Section 7.3.    Deficit Capital Accounts.   If any Limited Partner has a
                   ------------------------
deficit balance in his Capital Account (after giving effect to all contribution,
distributions and allocations for all Fiscal Years, including the Fiscal Year in
which such liquidation occurs), such Limited Partner shall have no obligation to
make any contribution to the capital of the Partnership with respect to such
deficit, and such deficit shall not be considered a debt owed to the Partnership
or to any other person for any purpose whatsoever.

   Section 7.4.    Voluntary Removal of a Limited Partner.  A Limited Partner
                   --------------------------------------
may, at such Partner's option exercised upon written notice to all the General
Partner, voluntarily remove himself or herself as a Limited Partner as of the
last day of a calendar month (a "Voluntary Removal") (the last business day
immediately preceding the effective date of a Voluntary Removal or an
Involuntary Removal pursuant to Section 7.5 shall be herein referred to as the
"Termination Date."), provided that a Limited Partner may do so only if,
immediately following such Voluntary Removal, there is at least one remaining
Partner, and the remaining Partner or Partners has or have a net worth
sufficient to satisfy, in the opinion of counsel to the Partnership any then
applicable requirements of the Internal Revenue Service relating to the
treatment of the Partnership as a partnership for tax purposes.

   Section 7.5.    Involuntary Removal of a Limited Partner.  Effective upon
                   ----------------------------------------
written notice to a Limited Partner from the General Partner, the Limited
Partner named in such notice shall be involuntarily removed for any reason or
for no reason as a Limited Partner (an "Involuntary Removal"), provided that the
foregoing right may be exercised as to a Limited Partner only if, immediately
following such Involuntary Removal, there is at least one remaining Partner, and
the remaining Partner or Partners has or have a net worth sufficient to satisfy
any then applicable requirements, in the opinion of counsel to the Partnership,
of the Internal Revenue Service relating to the treatment of the Partnership as
a partnership for tax purposes. A Voluntary Removal under Section 7.4 or an
Involuntary Removal under this Section 7.5 shall not dissolve the Partnership,
the business of which shall be carried on by the remaining Partner(s). (A
Limited Partner who is removed as a Partner pursuant to Section 7.4 or this
Section 7.5 may be referred to herein as a "Removed Partner".)

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   Section 7.6.    Treatment of Interest of Withdrawn or Removed Partner.
                   -----------------------------------------------------

                (a) Except as provided in Section 7.6(g), the Termination Share
of a Removed Partner shall be calculated and paid as follows: From and after the
Termination Date, such Removed Partner's Capital Account shall be eliminated and
all items of Net Income and Net Loss allocated to such Partner's Capital Account
shall be reallocated to a special Capital Account which shall be established for
the benefit of such Removed Partner. A Removed Partner shall be fully Service
Vested in all distributions made to him/her prior to his/her Termination Date.

                (b) Distributions to a Removed Partner shall not be made. The
Net Income or Net Loss or right to distributions with respect to the Removed
Partner's portion of any Investment Position at the Removed Partner's
Termination Date in which such Removed Partner shall have an interest on such
Date shall be allocated solely to the General Partner. From and after the
Termination Date, the Removed Partner shall not be deemed a Partner for any
purpose except for the purposes of Section 4.5 and Section 5.4, and any interest
that a Removed Partner would have had in Investment Positions acquired
subsequent to the Termination Date shall be allocated among the remaining
Limited Partners, unless allocated to the General Partner.

                (c) The General Partner shall be 100% vested at all times.

                (d) The Service Vesting provisions of this Section 7.6 may be
accelerated with the consent of the General Partner, and the distribution method
may be modified with the consent of the Removed Partner affected thereby and the
General Partner. A Removed Partner shall be 100% vested as a result of his (i)
death, (ii) permanent disability or (iii) resignation for Good Reason within one
year following a Change of Control or as a result of his/her Involuntary Removal
other than an Involuntary Removal resulting from a Limited Partner's termination
of employment with and/or service to the General Partner for Cause within one
year following a Change of Control.

                (e) In each instance of a Removed Partner, the General Partner
may make the election under Code Section 754, and adjust the basis of the
Partnership property pursuant to Code Sections 734 or 743, as may be applicable.

                (f) A Partner removed for Cause shall receive only the balance
of his Capital Account at the time of such removal. For purposes of calculating
such Partner's Termination Share pursuant to Section 7.6(d), such Partner will
not be considered vested at all in any Investment Position.

                                 ARTICLE VIII

                                  Amendments
                                  ----------

   Section 8.1.    This Agreement may be amended only by the General Partner;
provided, however, that prompt written notice thereof shall be delivered to the
other Partners and that any amendment to this Agreement which (a) increases the
liability of any Partner (b) affects vesting or (c) amends this Article IX,
shall require the prior approval of a majority in interest of the Partners so
affected.

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                                  ARTICLE IX

                     Limitations on Transfers of Interests;
            Additional Partners; Adjustments to Distributive Shares
            -------------------------------------------------------

   Section 9.1.    Transfer by General Partner.  The General Partner may assign,
                   ---------------------------
pledge, mortgage or otherwise hypothecate, sell or dispose of any part or all of
its Partnership Interest without the consent of the Limited Partners.

   Section 9.2.    Limitations on Transfers of Interests of Limited Partners.
                   ---------------------------------------------------------
No Limited Partner shall assign, pledge, mortgage, or otherwise hypothecate,
sell, or dispose of any part or all of his Partnership Interest without the
prior written consent of the General Partner.

   Section 9.3.    Effect of Authorized and Unauthorized Transfers.  Any
                   -----------------------------------------------
transferee of a Partnership Interest transferred in accordance with this
Agreement shall succeed to all the rights and liabilities of the transferor
provided for under this Agreement, but shall only become a Substituted Limited
Partner if the permission required by Section 9.4 is granted. Any attempted
transfer of a Limited Partner's Partnership Interest without compliance with the
provisions of this Agreement shall be void and ineffectual and shall not be
binding upon the Partnership, and the Partnership may refuse to recognize such
attempted transfer for all purposes.

   Section 9.4.    Substituted Limited Partners.  The General Partner may, in
                   ----------------------------
its sole discretion, permit an assignee or transferee of a Partnership Interest
to become a Substituted Limited Partner in the Partnership entitled to all the
rights and benefits under this Agreement of the assignor or transferor. No such
assignee or transferee shall become a Substituted Limited Partner unless and
until the General Partner has given such permission. Each Limited Partner hereby
consents to such admission and authorizes the General Partner to amend Exhibit I
or II and, if required by the Act, the Certificate of Limited Partnership of the
Partnership to reflect such admission.

   Section 9.5.    Additional Limited Partners.  The General Partner may from
                   ---------------------------
time to time admit one or more Persons as additional Limited Partners. Upon
admission of such Person(s), the Profits Percentage of each Partner will be
adjusted as provided below. Subject to the last sentence of this Section 9.5,
the General Partner shall assign such additional Limited Partners Profit
Percentage, and any Profit Percentage assigned to such additional Limited
Partners will dilute the Profit Percentage of the existing Limited Partners in
proportion to their Profit Percentage to the extent that the aggregate Profit
Percentage of all Limited Partners would

otherwise exceed twelve percent (12%), unless the General Partner elects to have
such assignment of Profit Percentage dilute the General Partner. No Limited
Partner shall participate in any Investment Asset acquired by the Partnership
prior to the time such Limited Partner became a Limited Partner, unless
expressly provided by the General Partner.

                                   ARTICLE X

                         Fiscal Year; Records; Reports
                         -----------------------------

   Section 10.1.    Fiscal Year.  "Fiscal Year," as used in this Agreement,
                    -----------
means the period

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beginning on January 1 and ending on December 31 of each year.

   Section 10.2.    Records.  At all times the General Partner shall keep books
                    -------
of account of the Partnership. Such books of account, together with a copy of
this Agreement and the Certificate of Limited Partnership and any amendments
thereto and restatements thereof, shall at all times be maintained at the
principal office of the Partnership, and shall be open to inspection at any
reasonable time by the Partners.

   Section 10.3.    Reports.  As promptly as possible after the close of each
                    -------
Fiscal Year, but in any event within 90 days after the close of each Fiscal
Year, the General Partner shall distribute K-1 tax returns and a report on the
Investment Positions held by the Partnership to each Partner.  Within 90 days
after the close of each Fiscal Year, the Partnership shall transmit to each
Partner a report indicating his share of the income or losses of the Partnership
for such Fiscal Year for federal income tax purposes.  Such report shall contain
a separate accounting for such tax purposes of each of the following four items:
realized capital gains, realized capital losses, ordinary income, and ordinary
losses.

   Section 10.4.    Accounting Decisions.  All decisions as to accounting
                    --------------------
treatment of any items of Partnership business, when made by the General Partner
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, shall have
conclusive effect upon the Partnership and the Partners.

   Section 10.5.    Tax Matters Partner.  The General Partner shall be the tax
                    -------------------
matters partner for the Partnership for all federal income tax purposes set
forth in the Code, with the power and authority to take all actions and do such
things as required or as he shall deem appropriate under the Code or regulations
promulgated thereunder.

                                  ARTICLE XI
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                                 Miscellaneous
                                 -------------

   Section 11.1.    Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed by the
                    ------------
Partners in counterparts, all of which taken together shall be deemed one
original.

   Section 11.2.    Further Assurances.  The Partners will execute, acknowledge,
                    ------------------
and deliver such further instruments and do such further acts and things as may
be required to carry out the intent and purpose of this Agreement.

   Section 11.3.    Captions.  The descriptive headings contained in this
                    --------
Agreement are inserted only as a matter of convenience and shall not control or
affect the meaning or construction of any provision of this Agreement.

   Section 11.4.    Binding Effect.  Except to the extent required under the Act
                    --------------
and except for fees, rights to reimbursement and indemnity, and other
compensation, none of the provisions of this Agreement shall be for the benefit
of or enforceable by any creditor of the Partnership, as such.  The provisions
of this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the
successors and permitted assigns, if any, of the respective Partners, except as
otherwise provided in this Agreement.

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   Section 11.5.    Partial Invalidity.  The invalidity or unenforceability of a
                    ------------------
portion of this Agreement will not affect the validity or enforceability of the
remainder hereof.

   Section 11.6.    Integration.  This Agreement and its Schedules and Exhibits
                    -----------
constitutes the entire understanding and agreement among the parties pertaining
to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all prior agreements and
understandings of the parties in connection with this Agreement.

   Section 11.7.    Notices.  All notices provided for or permitted hereunder
                    -------
shall be made in writing by hand-delivery, registered or certified first-class
mail, telex, telecopier or air courier guaranteeing overnight delivery and
directed if to a Partner, at its address set forth under its signature below,
and if to the Partnership, to the General Partner at its address set forth below
under its signature. All such notices shall be deemed to have been duly given:
when delivered by hand, if personally delivered; five business days after being
deposited in the mail, postage prepaid, if mailed; when answered back, if
telexed; when receipt acknowledged, if telecopied; and on the next business day,
if timely delivered to an air courier guaranteeing overnight delivery.

   Section 11.8.    English Usage.  Words of gender or neuter may be read as
                    -------------
masculine, feminine or neuter, as required by context, and the word "persons"
shall include individuals, trusts, Entities, and all other forms of association.

   Section 11.9.    References.  Article and Section references in this
                    ----------
Agreement are, unless otherwise indicated, references to the Articles or
Sections, as the case may be, of this Agreement which are so numbered, as such
may be amended. All references to numbered or lettered Exhibits are references
to the Exhibits so numbered or lettered which are appended to this Agreement, as
such Exhibits may be amended from time to time. Such references to Exhibits are
to be construed as incorporating by reference the contents of each Exhibit to
which such reference is made, as though such contents were set out in full at
the place in this Agreement where such reference is made.

   Section 11.10.    Action by General Partner.  Any action, approval or consent
                     -------------------------
to be taken or given by the General Partner hereunder shall be valid only if
taken or given by a member of the Board of Directors of the General Partner who
is acting on behalf of a majority of the members of such Board of Directors.

   Section 11.11.    No Right to Employment.  The establishment or existence of
                     ----------------------
the Agreement shall not confer upon any individual the right to continue as a
Limited Partner or as an employee of any entity, including, without limitation,
the General Partner.

                                  ARTICLE XII

                                 Defined Terms
                                 -------------

   The following terms, when used in this Agreement, have the following
meanings, unless otherwise expressly indicated:

   "Accounting Period" means a Fiscal Year or, if during a Fiscal Year there
shall be one or more interim closings of the Partnership's books pursuant to
Section 5.2(b), means the period

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from the beginning of such Fiscal Year to the date of the first such closing,
the period(s) between any such closings, and the period from the last such
closing to the end of such Fiscal Year.

   "Act" means the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act and any
successor statute, as amended from time to time.

   "Affiliate" means any member of a person's immediate family and any entity
controlled by, controlling or under common control with such person.

   "Aggregate Return" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 6.4(c).

   "Agreement" means this Agreement of Limited Partnership, with the Exhibits
which are appended to and referred to in this Agreement, as such Agreement and
Exhibits may be amended, modified or restated at any time and from time to time.

   "Board" means the Board of Directors of the General Partner.

   "Capital Account" means, for each Partner, the sum of (a) such Partner's
Capital Contribution(s), plus (b) the aggregate amount of Net Income (including
deemed gains only to the extent arising pursuant to this Agreement) allocated to
such Partner pursuant to Article V, minus (c) the aggregate amount of cash
distributed to such Partner pursuant to Article V, minus (d) the aggregate
amount of Net Losses (including deemed losses only to the extent arising
pursuant to this Agreement), minus (e) the aggregate amount of expenses
allocated to such Partner pursuant to Article VII, minus (f) the value, as
determined pursuant to Section 5.3, of such Partner's allocable share of
Partnership Assets distributed to such Partner in kind and (g) otherwise in
accordance with Treasury Regulations (S) 1.704-1.  All such allocations and
distributions shall be credited or charged, as the case may be, to the Capital
Accounts of the Partners to whom they apply, as of the time as of which they are
determined.

   "Capital Contribution" means, for each Partner, the amount shown as the
Capital Contribution for such Partner, as from time to time increased pursuant
to Article III.

   "Capital Percentages" mean as to each Partner the percentage its Capital
Contributions to the Partnership bears to all Capital Contributions to the
Partnership.

   "Cause" shall mean (i) the willful and continued failure by the Limited
Partner substantially to perform his or her duties with the General Partner
(other than any such failure resulting from incapacity due to physical or mental
illness of the Limited Partner, or any such actual or anticipated failure after
the issuance of a notice of termination for Good Reason) or (ii) the willful
engaging by the Limited Partner in conduct which is demonstrably and materially
injurious to the General Partner, monetarily or otherwise.  For purposes hereof,
no act, or failure to act, on the Limited Partner's part, shall be deemed
"willful" unless done, or omitted to be done, by the Limited Partner not in good
faith and without reasonable belief that any act or omission was in the best
interest of the General Partner.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event
shall "Cause" be deemed to exist unless and until there shall have been
delivered to the Limited Partner a notice of termination duly approved by the
affirmative vote of not less than three-quarters of the entire membership of the
Board at a meeting of the Board called and held for the purpose (after
reasonable notice to the Limited Partner and an opportunity for him or her,
together with his or her counsel, to be heard before the Board), finding that in
the good faith

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opinion of the Board, the Limited Partner was guilty of conduct set forth above
in clause (i) or (ii) of the first sentence of this paragraph.

   "Change of Control" shall be deemed to have occurred if:

                (i)   Any "person" (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and
14(d) of the Exchange Act) becomes a "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-
3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the General
Partner representing a majority of the voting power of the then outstanding
securities of the General Partner; or

                (ii)  Any person has completed a tender offer or exchange offer
for a majority of the voting power of the then outstanding Shares of the General
Partner.

                (iii) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to
the contrary, if a participant's employment is terminated prior to a Change of
Control (as defined in subparagraphs (i) or (ii)) and participant reasonably
demonstrates that such termination (A) was at the request of a third party who
has indicated an intention or taken steps reasonably calculated to effect a
Change of Control and who effectuates a Change of Control or (B) otherwise
occurred in connection with, or in anticipation of, a Change of Control (whether
or not a Change of Control actually occurs), then for all purposes of this
Agreement, the date of a Change of Control with respect to participant shall
mean the date immediately prior to the date of such termination of participant's
employment

   "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or any successor
statute.

   "Cost Basis" means the amount paid, or deemed paid per Section 5.6, by the
Partnership for a Security or as set forth on Exhibit III.

   "Current Measurement Period" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section
5.3(c)(iv)(F).

   "Current Performance Share" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section
5.3(c)(iv)(A).

   "Debt Cost Basis" means the cost Basis of Securities other than equity
Securities.

   "Disposition" means the sale of all or a portion of any of an Investment
Position; in the case of a partial Disposition, such Disposition shall be
treated as a Disposition of a separate asset to which shall be attributed, for
purposes of this Agreement, a pro rata portion of the Partner's Capital
Contributions made with respect to the entire Capital Contribution attributable
to such Investment Position.

   "Dissolution Event" shall mean an event of dissolution specified in Section
7.1.

   "Entity" means any business corporation, partnership, unincorporated
association, firm, organization, or any other business entity having one or more
leaders or managerial figures.

   "Equity Cost Basis" means the Cost Basis of equity Securities or Securities
convertible into or exercisable into equity Securities.

   "Fair Market Value" means the market price of publicly traded Securities, if
publicly

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traded, or the fair market value determined by the General Partner otherwise.

   "Final Measurement Period" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section
5.3(c)(iv)(E).

   "Fiscal Year" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 10.1.

   "Future Measurement Period" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section
5.3(c)(iv)(D).

   "Future Performance Share" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section
5.3(c)(iv)(B).

   "General Partner" means Internet Capital Group, Inc. or any person who
succeeds its interest as the general partner under this Agreement.

   "Good Reason" shall mean (i) the termination, dissolution, complete or
substantial liquidation of the Company; (ii) any substantial reduction of a
Limited Partner's employment duties or responsibilities as were in effect
immediately prior to the date of a Change of Control; or (iii) any requirement
that a participant relocate more than twenty five (25) miles from his current
location of employment following a Change of Control.

   "Gross Asset Value" means with respect to any asset, the asset's adjusted
basis for federal income tax purposes, except as follows:

                (i)   The initial Gross Asset Value of any asset contributed by
a Partner to the Partnership shall be the Fair Market Value of such asset;

                (ii)  The Gross Asset Values of all Partnership assets shall be
adjusted to equal their respective Fair Market Values as of the following times:
(A) the acquisition of an additional interest in the Partnership by any new or
existing Partner in exchange for more than a de minimis Capital Contribution;
                                             ----------
(B) the distribution by the Partnership to a Partner of more than a de minimis
                                                                    ----------
amount of Partnership property as consideration for an interest in the
Partnership; and (C) the liquidation of the Partnership within the meaning of
Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(g),  provided, however, that an adjustment
described in clauses (A) and (B) of this paragraph shall be made only if the
General Partner reasonably determines that such adjustment is necessary or
appropriate to reflect the relative economic interests of the Partners in the
Partnership;

                (iii) The Gross Asset Value of any Partnership assets
distributed to any Partner shall be adjusted to equal the Fair Market Value of
such asset on the date of distribution; and

                (iv)  The Gross Asset Values of Partnership assets shall be
increased (or decreased) to reflect any adjustments to the adjusted basis of
such assets pursuant to Code Section 734(b) or Code Section 743(b), but only to
the extent that such adjustments are taken into account in determining Capital
Accounts pursuant to Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(m) clause (vi) of the
definition of "Net Income" and "Net Loss"; provided, however, that Gross Asset
Values shall not be adjusted pursuant to this subparagraph (iv) to the extent
that an adjustment pursuant to subparagraph (ii) is required in connection with
a transaction that would otherwise result in an adjustment pursuant to this
subparagraph (iv).

   "Indebtedness" means all obligations, direct or contingent, for the payment
of cash or

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cash equivalents, including, without limitation, obligations with respect to
borrowed money, accounts payable, checks, drafts bills of exchange, letters of
credit, margin accounts, short sales, reverse purchase agreements, futures
contracts, and other recognized commercial transactions, instruments involving
the extension of credit, and all obligations incurred as surety or guarantor of
the obligations of others.

   "Indemnified Parties" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 4.5.

   "Investment Assets," directly or indirectly, means and include all
Securities, rights and other tangible and intangible property acquired by the
Partnership for the purpose of producing a profit in the ordinary course of
business.

   "Investment Position" means an Investment Asset and all Securities or other
property which may be exchanged for or distributed with respect to such
Investment Asset, whether by the issuer of the Investment Asset or related group
of Entities or any successor or successors thereto.

   "Involuntary Removal" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 7.5.

   "Limited Partners" means all and only those persons who are so designated in
Exhibit I hereto, a copy of which shall be kept on file by the General Partner
and principal executive offices of the Partnership.

   "Limited Partnership Interest" means the Limited Partner's ownership interest
in the Partnership received in exchange for his or her Capital Contribution.

   "Limited Partners Profit Percentage" means the aggregate Profit Percentage of
all of the Limited Partners.

   "Measurement Period" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 5.3(c)(iv)(C).

   "Net Income" and "Net Loss" mean, for each Accounting Period, an amount equal
to the Partnership's taxable income or loss for such Accounting Period, with the
following adjustments:

                (i)   Any income of the Partnership that is exempt from federal
income tax and not otherwise taken into account in computing Net Income or Net
Loss shall be added to such taxable income or loss;

                (ii)  Any expenditures of the Partnership described in Code
Section 705(a)(2)(B) or treated as Code Section 705(a)(2)(B) expenditures
pursuant to Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(i), and not otherwise taken
into account in computing Net Income or Net Loss shall be subtracted from such
taxable income or loss;

                (iii) In the event the Gross Asset Value of any Partnership
asset is adjusted pursuant to clauses (ii) or (iii) of the definition of Gross
Asset Value, the amount of such adjustment shall be taken into account as gain
or loss from the disposition of such asset for purposes of computing Net Income
or Net Loss;

                (iv)  Gain or loss resulting from any disposition of property
with respect to which gain or loss is recognized for federal income tax purposes
shall be computed by reference

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to the Gross Asset Value of the property disposed of, notwithstanding that the
adjusted tax basis of such property differs from its Gross Asset Value;

                (v)   To the extent an adjustment to the adjusted tax basis of
any Partnership asset pursuant to Code Section 734(b) or Code Section 743(b) is
required pursuant to Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(m)(4), to be taken
into account in determining Capital Accounts as a result of a distribution other
than in liquidation of a Partner's interest in the Partnership, the amount of
such adjustment shall be treated as an item of gain or loss from the disposition
of such asset and shall be taken into account for purposes of computing Net
Income or Net Loss; and

                (vi)  Notwithstanding any other provision of this definition,
any items which are specially allocated pursuant to Section 2 of Exhibit II
shall not be taken into account in computing Net Income or Net Loss.

   "Partners" means the General Partner and Limited Partners individually or
collectively, as the context requires.

   "Partnership" means 1999 Internet Capital L.P.

   "Partnership Assets" means all assets and property of the Partnership of any
and every kind.

   "Partnership Interest" means any Partner's interest in the Partnership.

   "Person" has the meaning ascribed to it in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

   "Profit Percentage" means the percentage set forth on Exhibit II.

   "Removed Partner" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 7.5.

   "Reserve Account" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 5.3(c).

   "Securities" means any of one or more of the following:  (a) capital stock
(both common and preferred); partnership interests (both limited and general);
limited liability company interests; interests in any acquisition, venture
capital or other investment funds; notes; bonds; debentures; other obligations,
instruments or evidences of indebtedness (whether convertible or otherwise); and
other securities and equity interests of whatever kind of any Person, whether
readily marketable or not; (b) any rights to acquire any of the Securities
described in clause (a) above (including, without limitation, options, warrants,
rights or other interests or other Securities convertible into any such
Securities); or (c) any Securities received by the Partnership upon conversion
of, in exchange for, as proceeds from the disposition of, as interest on, or
stock dividend or other distribution from, any of the Securities described in
clauses (a) or (b) above.

   "Service Vesting Percentage" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 6.5.

   "Short-term Investment Income" means all items of income other than Net
Income.

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   "Short-term Investment Loss" means all items of loss other than Net Loss.

   "Substituted Limited Partner" means any transferee or assignee of a Limited
Partner's Partnership Interest who is then admitted to the Partnership as a
Limited Partner pursuant to Section 9.3 hereof.

   "Termination Share" means the payments a Removed Partner is entitled to
receive from the Partnership from and after the date such Partner ceases to be a
Partner.

   "Threshold Amount" means an amount equal to three hundred percent (300%) of
the Equity Cost Basis of an Investment Position, unless otherwise provided
Exhibit III.

   "Treasury Regulation" means the income tax regulations promulgated under the
Code and effective as of the date hereof. Unless the General Partner determines
otherwise after consultation with the Limited Partner, such term shall be deemed
to include any amendments to such regulations and any corresponding provisions
of succeeding regulations.

   "Vested Profit Percentage" has the meaning specified in Section 6.1.

   "Voluntary Removal" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 7.4.

   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement of
Limited Partnership of the ____ day of ______________, 1999.

                                    GENERAL PARTNER:

                                    ICG HOLDINGS, INC.

                                    By:
                                        ------------------------------

                                    Title:
                                           ---------------------------


                                    LIMITED PARTNERS:


                                    [See counterpart signature pages]
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                                   EXHIBIT I

                                      to

                       Agreement of Limited Partnership

                                      of

                          1999 Internet Capital L.P.


Partners                    Capital Contribution
- --------                    --------------------

General Partner:            Securities described in Exhibit III as amended from
- ---------------             time to time or purchase price of such securities,
                            but not less than [$_] million in aggregate value.

Limited Partners:           Schedule on file with the General Partner.
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                                                                   Exhibit 10.24


                               PURCHASE AGREEMENT
                               ------------------


     THIS AGREEMENT is made as of November 5, 1999, between JusticeLink, Inc., a
Delaware corporation (the "Company"), and Internet Capital Group, Inc., a
Delaware corporation (the "Purchaser").  Except as otherwise indicated herein,
capitalized terms used herein are defined in Section 6 hereof.

     The parties hereto agree as follows:

          Section 1.     Authorization and Closing.
                         -------------------------

          1A.  Authorization of the Preferred Stock.  The Company shall
               ------------------------------------
authorize the issuance and sale to the Purchaser of 6,165,422  shares of its
Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per share (the "Preferred
Stock"), having the rights and preferences set forth in Exhibit A attached
                                                        ---------
hereto.  The Preferred Stock is convertible into shares of the Company's Common
Stock, par value $.05 per share (the "Common Stock").

          1B.  Purchase and Sale of the Preferred Stock.  At the Closing,
               ----------------------------------------
the Company shall sell to the Purchaser and, subject to the terms and conditions
set forth herein, the Purchaser shall purchase from the Company, 6,165,422
shares of Preferred Stock at a price of $2.00 per share.

          1C.  The Closing.  The closing of the purchase and sale of the
               -----------
Preferred Stock (the "Closing") shall take place at the offices of LeBoeuf,
Lamb, Greene & MacRae, L.L.P., 1000 Louisiana, Suite 1400, Houston, Texas
77002, at 10:00 a.m. on October 29, 1999, or at such other place or on such
other date as may be mutually agreeable to the Company and the Purchaser.
Within three (3) business days after the Closing, the Company shall deliver to
the Purchaser stock certificates evidencing the Preferred Stock to be purchased
by the Purchaser, registered in the Purchaser's or its nominee's name, upon
payment of the purchase price thereof by wire transfer of immediately available
funds to the Company's account at LaSalle National Bank, in the amount of
$12,330,844, in accordance with the wire transfer instructions set forth on
Exhibit B hereto.
- ---------

          Section 2.     Conditions of the Purchaser's Obligation at the
                         -----------------------------------------------
Closing.  The obligation of the Purchaser to purchase and pay for the Preferred
Stock at the Closing is subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions
as of the Closing:

          2A.  Representations and Warranties; Covenants.  The representations
               -----------------------------------------
and warranties contained in Section 4 hereof shall be true and correct at and as
of the Closing as though then made and the Company shall have performed all of
the covenants required to be performed by it hereunder prior to the Closing.

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          2B.  Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation.  The Company's
               -----------------------------------------
Certificate of Incorporation (the "Certificate of Incorporation") shall have
been amended and restated as set forth in Exhibit A hereto, shall be in full
                                          ---------
force and effect under the laws of Delaware as of the Closing as so amended and
shall not have been further amended or modified.

          2C.  Registration Agreement. The Company and the Purchaser shall have
               ----------------------
entered into an amended registration agreement in form and substance as set
forth in Exhibit C attached hereto (the "Registration Agreement"), and the
         ---------
Registration Agreement shall be in full force and effect as of the Closing.

          2D.  Stockholders' Agreement.  The Company and the Purchaser shall
               -----------------------
have entered into an amended stockholders' agreement in form and substance as
set forth in Exhibit  D attached hereto (the "Stockholders' Agreement"), and the
             ----------
Stockholders' Agreement shall be in full force and effect as of the Closing.

          2E.  Securities Law Clearance.  The Company shall have made all
               ------------------------
filings under applicable federal and state securities laws necessary to
consummate the issuance of the Preferred Stock pursuant to this Agreement in
compliance with such laws.

          2F.  Opinion of the Company's Counsel.  The Purchaser shall have
               --------------------------------
received from LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene and MacRae, L.L.P., counsel for the Company,
an opinion in the form of  Exhibit E attached hereto, which shall be addressed
                           ---------
to the Purchaser, dated the date of the Closing.

          2G.  Pledge Letter Agreement.  The Company and the Purchaser shall
               -----------------------
have entered into a letter agreement in form and substance as set forth in
Exhibit F attached hereto (the "Letter Agreement"), the terms of which shall
- ---------
have controlling authority with respect to any conflicting term of this
Agreement, the Registration Agreement or the Stockholders' Agreement, and the
Letter Agreement shall be in full force and effect as of the Closing.

          2H.  Alliance Agreement.  The Company and LEXIS-NEXIS Group, a
               ------------------
division of Reed Elsevier Inc. ("L-N") shall have entered into an Alliance
Agreement in form and substance as set forth in Exhibit G attached hereto (the
                                                ---------
"Alliance Agreement").

          2I.  Termination of Put/ Call Options.  The Company shall have
               --------------------------------
terminated the put and call rights previously granted to certain of its
stockholders as identified on the Capitalization Schedule.

          2J.  Waiver of Rights of First Refusal.  The Company shall have
               ---------------------------------
received waivers of rights of first refusal from all of its stockholders
entitled to participate in the purchase of the sale of the Preferred Stock to
the Purchaser.

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          2K.  Closing Documents.  The Company shall have delivered to the
               -----------------
Purchaser all of the following documents:

               (i)   an Officer's Certificate, dated the date of the Closing,
     stating that the conditions specified in Section 1 and paragraphs 2A
     through 2E,  and 2G through 2J, inclusive, have been fully satisfied;

               (ii)  certified copies of (a) the resolutions duly adopted by the
     Company's board of directors authorizing the execution, delivery and
     performance of this Agreement, the Registration Agreement, and each of the
     other agreements contemplated hereby, the filing of the amendment to the
     Certificate of Incorporation referred to in paragraph 2B, the issuance and
     sale of the Preferred Stock, the reservation for issuance upon conversion
     of the Preferred Stock an aggregate of 7,000,000 shares of Common Stock and
     the consummation of all other transactions contemplated by this Agreement,
     and (b) the resolutions duly adopted by the Company's stockholders adopting
     the amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation referred to in paragraph
     2B;

               (iii) certified copies of the Certificate of Incorporation and
     the Company's bylaws, each as in effect at the Closing; and

               (iv)  copies of all third party and governmental consents,
     approvals and filings required in connection with the consummation of the
     transactions hereunder (including, without limitation, all blue sky law
     filings and waivers of all preemptive rights and rights of first refusal).

          2L.  Proceedings.  All corporate and other proceedings taken or
               -----------
required to be taken by the Company in connection with the transactions
contemplated hereby to be consummated at or prior to the Closing and all
documents incident thereto shall be satisfactory in form and substance to the
Purchaser and their special counsel.

          2M.  Waiver.  Any condition specified in this Section 2 may be waived
               ------
by the Purchaser; provided that no such waiver shall be effective against the
Purchaser unless it is set forth in a writing executed by the Purchaser.

          2N.  Compliance with Applicable Laws.  The purchase of Preferred Stock
               -------------------------------
by the Purchaser hereunder shall not be prohibited by any applicable law or
governmental regulation, shall not subject the Purchaser to any penalty,
liability or, in the Purchaser sole judgment, other onerous condition under or
pursuant to any applicable law or governmental regulation, and shall be
permitted by law and regulations of the jurisdictions to which the Purchaser is
subject.

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          Section 3.     Covenants.
                         ---------

          3A.  Financial Statements and Other Information.  Until the
               ------------------------------------------
consummation of an Initial Public Offering, the Company shall deliver to the
Purchaser (so long as the Purchaser holds any Preferred Stock or any Underlying
Common Stock) and any other holder of at least five percent (5%) of the
Preferred Stock:

               (i)   as soon as available but in any event within 30 days after
     the end of each monthly accounting period in each fiscal year, unaudited
     statements of income and cash flows of the Company for such monthly period
     and for the period from the beginning of the fiscal year to the end of such
     month, and balance sheets of the Company as of the end of such monthly
     period, setting forth in each case comparisons to the annual budget and to
     the corresponding period in the preceding fiscal year, and all such
     statements shall be prepared in accordance with generally accepted
     accounting principles, consistently applied;

               (ii)  as soon as reasonably available (taking into account cost
     considerations), but in any event within 180 days after the end of each
     fiscal year, audited statements of income and cash flows of the Company for
     such fiscal year, and balance sheets of the Company as of the end of such
     fiscal year, setting forth in each case comparisons to the annual budget
     and to the preceding fiscal year, all prepared in accordance with generally
     accepted accounting principles, consistently applied;

               (iii) promptly upon receipt thereof, any additional reports,
     management letters or other detailed information concerning significant
     aspects of the Company's operations or financial affairs given to the
     Company by its independent accountants (and not otherwise contained in
     other materials provided hereunder);

               (iv)  at least 30 days prior to the beginning of each fiscal
     year, an annual budget prepared on a monthly basis for the Company for such
     fiscal year (displaying anticipated statements of income and cash flows and
     balance sheets), and promptly upon preparation thereof any other
     significant budgets prepared by the Company and any revisions of such
     annual or other budgets;

               (v)   promptly (but in any event within five business days) after
     the discovery or receipt of notice of any default under any material
     agreement to which it is a party or any other material adverse event or
     circumstance affecting the Company (including the filing of any material
     litigation against the Company or the existence of any dispute with any
     Person which involves a reasonable likelihood of such litigation being
     commenced); and

               (vi)  with reasonable promptness, such other information and
     financial data concerning the Company as any Person entitled to receive
     information under this paragraph 3A may reasonably request which can be
     prepared without undue burden to the Company,

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     including, without limitation, such information as the Purchaser reasonably
     needs in order to fulfill its obligations under applicable federal
     securities laws.

Each of the financial statements referred to in subparagraph (ii) shall be true
and correct in all material respects as of the dates and for the periods stated
therein.

          3B.  Inspection of Property.  Until the consummation of an Initial
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Public Offering, the Company shall permit any representatives designated by the
Purchaser (so long as the Purchaser holds any Preferred Stock or Underlying
Common Stock), upon reasonable notice and during normal business hours and such
other times as any such holder may reasonably request, to (i) visit and inspect
any of the properties of the Company, (ii) examine the corporate and financial
records of the Company and make copies thereof or extracts therefrom and (iii)
discuss the affairs, finances and accounts of the Company with the directors,
officers, key employees and independent accountants of the Company. The
presentation of an executed copy of this Agreement by the Purchaser to the
Company's independent accountants shall constitute the Company's permission to
its independent accountants to participate in discussions with such Persons.

          3C.  Designation of Directors.  So long as the Purchaser holds at
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least 500,000 shares of Preferred Stock and/or Underlying Common Stock (as such
shares may be adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends and similar events), it
shall have the right to select two representatives to be elected to the
Company's board of directors, and the Company shall nominate each such
representative for election to the board of directors.  The Company shall use
its reasonable best efforts to cause each such representative to be elected to
the board of directors and shall not take any action which would diminish the
prospects of such representatives being elected to the board of directors.
Reasonable travel costs reimbursable of each board member incurred in connection
with attending regular and special board meetings and any meeting of any board
committee shall be paid by the Company in accordance with the Company's travel
guidelines.  There shall be at least eight (8) meetings of the Company's board
of directors during each fiscal year, at least one of which shall be held in
each 45-day period during the Company's fiscal year.

          3D.  Restrictions.  So long as the Purchaser holds at least 3,000,000
               ------------
shares of the Preferred Stock or related Underlying Common Stock (as may be
adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends and similar events), the Company
shall not take any of the following actions without the approval of at least a
majority of the collective members of the Company's board of directors who were
nominated by (a) the Purchaser (to the extent that the Purchaser has such
rights) and (b) the LAWPlus Representatives and the JusticeLink Representatives
(as defined in the Stockholders' Agreement) ((a) and (b) collectively referred
to herein as the "Investor Directors"):

               (i)    directly or indirectly declare or pay any dividends or
     make any distributions upon any of its equity securities other than the
     Preferred Stock pursuant to the terms of the Certificate of Incorporation;

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               (ii)   directly or indirectly redeem, purchase or otherwise
     acquire any of the Company's equity securities (including, without
     limitation, warrants, options and other rights to acquire equity
     securities) other than as provided in  the Certificate of Incorporation,
     this Agreement or any employment agreement approved by the Company's board
     of directors;

               (iii)  except for option grants from an option pool consisting of
     up to 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock (including options granted by the
     Company as of the date of this Agreement), or as expressly contemplated by
     this Agreement, authorize, issue or enter into any agreement providing for
     the issuance (contingent or otherwise) of, (a) any notes or debt securities
     containing equity features (including, without limitation, any notes or
     debt securities convertible into or exchangeable for equity securities,
     issued in connection with the issuance of equity securities or containing
     profit participation features) or (b) any equity securities (or any
     securities convertible into or exchangeable for any equity securities);

               (iv)   make any loans or advances to, guarantees for the benefit
     of, or Investments in, any Person in excess of $500,000, except for
     reasonable advances to employees and other Investments in the ordinary
     course of business;

               (v)    merge or consolidate with any Person or permit any
     Subsidiary to merge or consolidate with any Person involving aggregate
     consideration exceeding $1,000,000 in any one transaction in any twelve-
     month period;

               (vi)   sell, lease or otherwise dispose of, or permit any
     Subsidiary to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of, more than 25% of the
     consolidated assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries (computed on the
     basis of book value, determined in accordance with generally accepted
     accounting principles consistently applied, or fair market value,
     determined by the Company's board of directors in its reasonable good faith
     judgment) in any transaction or series of related transactions (other than
     sales in the ordinary course of business) or sell or permanently dispose of
     any of its or any Subsidiary's Proprietary Rights;

               (vii)  liquidate, dissolve or effect a recapitalization or any
     reorganization into partnership form;

               (viii) acquire, or permit any Subsidiary to acquire, any interest
     in any business (whether by a purchase of assets, purchase of stock, merger
     or otherwise), or enter into any joint venture, involving an aggregate
     consideration paid by the Company (including the assumption of liabilities
     whether direct or indirect) exceeding $1,000,000 in any one transaction in
     any twelve-month period;

               (ix)   except as expressly contemplated by this Agreement, make
     any amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation or the Company's bylaws,
     or file any

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     resolution of the board of directors with the Delaware Secretary of State
     containing any provisions, which would increase the number of authorized
     shares of the Preferred Stock or adversely affect the rights or relative
     priority of the holders of the Preferred Stock or the Underlying Common
     Stock under this Agreement, the Certificate of Incorporation, the Company's
     bylaws or the Registration Agreement;

               (x)    amend or modify any stock option plan or employee stock
     ownership plan as in existence as of the Closing, adopt any new stock
     option plan or employee stock ownership plan or issue any shares of Common
     Stock to its or its Subsidiaries' employees other than pursuant to the
     Company's existing stock option and employee stock ownership plans;

               (xi)   enter into any transaction that will constitute a Change
     in Control;

               (xii)  except for Indebtedness existing as of the date of the
     Latest Balance Sheet (as defined below) or Indebtedness approved as part of
     a board-approved Annual Budget (as defined below) for the Company,
     contract, create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Indebtedness in
     excess of $500,000;

               (xiii) approve the Annual Budget for the Company;

               (xiv)  hire or terminate the Company's Chief Executive Officer or
     Chief Operations Officer or set or change the compensation arrangements for
     such officers;

               (xv)   have aggregate monthly expenditures that are more than
     fifteen percent (15%) of the amounts set forth in a board-approved Annual
     Budget;

               (xvi)  materially change the nature of the business of the
     Company; or

               (xvii) except with respect to option grants from an option pool
     consisting of up to 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock (including options
     granted by the Company as of the date of this Agreement), authorize,
     reserve or issue additional shares of Common Stock with regard to any
     agreement, plan or arrangements for issuing equity securities to employees.

provided; however, should the Purchaser be dissatisfied with the decision of the
Investor Board with respect to the items identified in items (xii), (xv), (xvi)
and (xvii), upon the written request to the Company by the Purchaser within five
(5) business days after such decision by the Investor Board, the Company shall
not proceed with such action approved by the Investor Directors until such
action has been approved by the holders of two-thirds of the Preferred Stock and
the Series B Preferred Stock, voting together as a single class.

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          3E.  Related Party Transactions. Except as set forth on the Related
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Party Transactions Schedule without the approval of at least seventy-five
percent (75%) of the Non-Interested Members of the Company's board of directors,
the Company shall not enter into, or permit any Subsidiary to enter into, any
transaction with any of its or any Subsidiary's officers, directors, employees
or Affiliates or any individual related by blood or marriage to any such Person
or any entity in which any such Person or individual owns a beneficial interest
(including, without limitation, any transaction with Paragon Solution Partners,
Inc.) except for normal employment arrangements and benefit programs on
reasonable terms and except as otherwise expressly contemplated by this
Agreement.

          3F.  Compliance with Agreements.  The Company shall perform and
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observe (i) all of its obligations to each holder of the Preferred Stock and all
of its obligations to each holder of the Underlying Common Stock set forth in
the Certificate of Incorporation and the Company's bylaws, and (ii) all of its
obligations to each holder of Registrable Securities set forth in the
Registration Agreement.

          3G.  Reservation of Common Stock.  The Company shall at all times
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reserve and keep available, out of its authorized but unissued shares of Common
Stock, solely for the purpose of issuance upon the conversion of the Preferred
Stock such number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of all
outstanding Preferred Stock.  All shares of Common Stock which are so issuable
shall, when issued, be duly and validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and
free from all taxes, liens and charges.  The Company shall take all such actions
as may be necessary to assure that all such shares of Common Stock may be so
issued without violation of any applicable law or governmental regulation or any
requirements of any domestic securities exchange upon which shares of Common
Stock may be listed (except for official notice of issuance, which shall be
immediately transmitted by the Company upon issuance).

          3H.  Affirmative Covenants.  So long as the Purchaser collectively
               ---------------------
owns at least 3,000,000 shares of the Preferred Stock and/or related Underlying
Common Stock (as may be adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends and similar
events), the Company shall:

               (i)    at all times cause to be done all things necessary to
     maintain, preserve and renew its corporate existence and all material
     licenses, authorizations and permits necessary to the conduct of its
     businesses;

               (ii)   maintain and keep its properties in good repair, working
     order and condition, and from time to time make all necessary or desirable
     repairs, renewals and replacements, so that its businesses may be properly
     and advantageously conducted at all times;

               (iii)  pay and discharge when payable all taxes, assessments and
     governmental charges imposed upon its properties or upon the income or
     profits therefrom

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     (in each case before the same becomes delinquent and before penalties
     accrue thereon) and all claims for labor, materials or supplies which if
     unpaid would by law become a lien upon any of its property unless and to
     the extent that the same are being contested in good faith and by
     appropriate proceedings and adequate reserves (as determined in accordance
     with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied) have
     been established on its books with respect thereto;

               (iv)   comply with all other material obligations which it incurs
     pursuant to any contract or agreement, whether oral or written, express or
     implied, as such obligations become due unless and to the extent that the
     same are being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings and
     adequate reserves (as determined in accordance with generally accepted
     accounting principles, consistently applied) have been established on its
     books with respect thereto;

               (v)    comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations of
     all governmental authorities, the violation of which would reasonably be
     expected to have a material adverse effect upon the financial condition,
     operating results, assets, operations or business prospects of the Company
     taken as a whole;

               (vi)   apply for and continue in force with good and responsible
     insurance companies adequate insurance covering risks of such types and in
     such amounts as are customary for corporations of similar size engaged in
     similar lines of business;

               (vii)  maintain the key-man life insurance policies referred to
     in paragraph 3K hereof and maintain officers and directors liability
     insurance coverage of at least $2,000,000;

               (viii) maintain proper books of record and account which fairly
     present its financial condition and results of operations and make
     provisions on its financial statements for all such proper reserves as in
     each case are required in accordance with generally accepted accounting
     principles, consistently applied;

               (ix)   provide to the board of directors of the Company an annual
     budget within 30 days of the beginning of each fiscal year (the "Annual
     Budget"), which such Annual Budget shall be subject to the approval of the
     board of directors;

               (x)    enter into and maintain (i) employment or consulting
     agreements and non-competition agreements in form and substance reasonably
     satisfactory to the Purchaser (or otherwise approved by a majority of the
     Investor Directors) with it employees that the Board of Directors deems to
     be critical to the success of the Company's business, and (ii) confidential
     information and invention assignment agreements in form and substance

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     reasonably satisfactory to the Purchaser (or as otherwise approved by a
     majority of the Investor Directors) with its employees.

               (xi)   cause all future purchasers of the Company's Common Stock
     to execute and deliver a Market Standoff Agreement substantially in the
     form of Section 5 of the Registration Agreement.

               (xii)  not grant any stock options to employees of, or
     consultants to, the Company without the affirmative consent of at least one
     of the directors of the Company designated by the Purchaser.

          3I.  Proprietary Rights.  The Company possesses and maintains all
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material Proprietary Rights necessary to the conduct of their respective
businesses as presently conducted and own all right, title and interest in and
to, or have a valid license for, all material Proprietary Rights used by the
Company in the conduct of their respective businesses.  The Company shall not
take any action, or fail to take any action, which would result in the
invalidity, abuse, misuse or unenforceability of such Proprietary Rights or
which would infringe upon any rights of other persons.

           3J. First Refusal Rights.
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               (i)  Except for the issuance of Common Stock (a) in connection
     with the duly authorized acquisition of another business, (b) constituting
     a duly authorized dividend, (c) upon conversion of any share of the Series
     B Preferred Stock or the Preferred Stock, (d) pursuant to the exercise of
     options, warrants and other securities outstanding as of the date hereof or
     (e) pursuant to a public offering registered under the Securities Act which
     yields gross proceeds to the Company of not less than $25 million and which
     represents a valuation of the Company of not less than $60 million, if the
     Company authorizes the issuance or sale of any shares of Common Stock or
     any securities containing options or rights to acquire any shares of Common
     Stock, the Company shall first offer to sell to the Purchaser a portion of
     such stock or securities equal to the quotient determined by dividing (1)
     the number of shares of capital stock of the Company (including, without
     limitation shares of Series B Preferred Stock, Preferred Stock and
     Underlying Common Stock)  held by Purchaser by (2) the total number of
     shares of the Company's Common Stock issued and outstanding, presuming, for
     the purposes of this calculation, that all shares of the Company's
     preferred stock issued and outstanding at the time of such determination
     shall be treated as if such shares had been converted into shares of Common
     Stock according to the terms thereof.  The Purchaser shall be entitled to
     purchase such stock or securities at the most favorable price and on the
     most favorable terms as such stock or securities are to be offered to any
     other Persons.  The purchase price for all stock and securities offered to
     the holders of the Preferred Stock shall be payable in cash.

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               (ii)   In order to exercise its purchase rights hereunder, the
     Purchaser must, within nine business days after receipt of written notice
     from the Company describing in reasonable detail the stock or securities
     being offered, the purchase price thereof, the payment terms and such
     holder's percentage allotment, deliver a written notice to the Company
     describing its election hereunder, including a statement of the maximum
     number of shares such holder is willing to purchase.  If all of the stock
     and securities offered to the Purchaser and the other holders of securities
     of the Company having rights of first refusal (the "Other Holders") are not
     fully subscribed by such holders, the remaining stock and securities shall
     be allocated pro rata to those holders who indicated they would purchase
     more than shares they received.

               (iii)  Upon the expiration of the offering periods described
     above, the Company shall be entitled to sell such stock or securities which
     the Purchaser and the Other Holders have not elected to purchase during the
     60 days following such expiration on terms and conditions no more favorable
     to the purchasers thereof than those offered to such holders.  Any stock or
     securities offered or sold by the Company after such 60-day period must be
     reoffered to the Purchaser and the Other Holders pursuant to the terms of
     this paragraph.

               (iv)   As reflected in the Capitalization Table (as defined
     below), the Company (a) either has issued or will issue 1,300,000 shares of
     the Series B Preferred to Lexis-Nexis Group and, conditioned upon
     achievement of certain revenue thresholds, an aggregate of up to 500,000
     shares of Common Stock and (b) plans to issue up to an aggregate of
     1,000,000 shares of the Series C Preferred, which shares of Series C
     Preferred will not be issued on terms more favorable than the terms
     pursuant to which the Purchaser is acquiring the Preferred Stock hereunder.
     Notwithstanding its rights of first refusal granted in this Sections 3J, 3M
     and 3N, Purchaser hereby waives any rights of first refusal it may have to
     participate in the transactions described in this Section 3J(iv).

          3K.  Key-Man Life Insurance.  The Company agrees to use its reasonable
               ----------------------
best efforts to obtain a key-man life insurance policy within 180 days after the
Closing on the life of Henry Givray in the face amount of $2,000,000; provided
that such insurance does not cost the Company in excess of $10,000 per annum;
provided, further, that if the cost to the Company of such insurance exceeds
$10,000 per annum, the Company will obtain such insurance as it can acquire for
$10,000 per annum.  Such insurance policy shall name the Company as beneficiary
and shall provide that such insurance policy may not be canceled unless the
insurance carrier gives at least 30 days prior written notice of such
cancellation to the Purchaser.

          3L.  Use of Proceeds.  Except as (i) otherwise agreed by the
               ---------------
Purchaser, (ii) made pursuant to market agreements for normal and customary good
and services on terms acceptable to the Purchaser or the Investor Directors, or
(iii) set forth in "Proceeds Exception Schedule", the Company agrees to use the
proceeds obtained from the Purchaser in connection with its acquisition

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of the Preferred Stock solely for the purposes of working capital and not to
reduce any outstanding indebtedness or to make payments to shareholders or other
affiliates of the Company.

          3M.  Right to Purchase In Connection with Initial Public Offering.  In
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the event of (i) an Initial Public Offering or (ii) a public offering registered
under the Securities Act which yields gross proceeds to the Company of not less
than $25 million and which represents a valuation of the Company of not less
than $60 million, subject to market conditions and the consent of the Company's
underwriters (which the Company shall use its best efforts to obtain) the
Purchaser shall be entitled to maintain its ownership interest in the Company by
electing either, at its discretion, (i) to receive an allocation of the
registered public shares in such Initial Public Offering equal to its Ownership
Percentage (as defined below) at a price per share equal to the price to the
public in such Initial Public Offering or (ii) to purchase in a private
placement of the Company's securities concurrent with the Initial Public
Offering, unregistered shares equal to its Ownership Percentage, which shares
shall be accompanied by registration rights comparable to those granted with
respect to the Preferred Stock hereunder, at a price per share equal to the
price to the public in such Initial Public Offering, less the underwriters'
discounts and commissions.  "Ownership Percentage" shall mean  the Purchaser's
voting ownership position in the Company at the time the registration statement
filed in connection with the Initial Public Offering becomes effective;
provided, however, if such Ownership Percentage is less than twenty-five percent
(25%), then the Purchaser shall be entitled to elect to purchase pursuant to
this Section 3M such additional shares as are necessary to enable the Purchaser
to obtain an Ownership Percentage of twenty-five percent (25%) upon completion
of such offering(s).

          3N.  Right to Purchase In Connection with an Acquisition of Another
               --------------------------------------------------------------
Business. In the event that the Company elects to issue Common Stock (or some
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other security of the Company convertible into, or exchangeable for, shares of
Common) in connection with a duly authorized acquisition of another business the
Purchaser shall be entitled to maintain its ownership interest in the Company by
electing to purchase in a private placement of the Company's securities
concurrent with such issuance of Common Stock or other Company securities in
connection with such acquisition, unregistered shares equal to its Ownership
Percentage (as defined above), which shares shall be accompanied by registration
rights comparable to those granted with respect to the Preferred Stock
hereunder, at a price per share determined in good faith by the Board of
Directors of the Company consistent with the valuation utilized by the Company
in connection with such acquisition.

          3O.  Option Pool.  The Company agrees to reserve for grant to
               -----------
employees, officers, directors and consultants options to acquire up to
2,500,000 shares (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends and similar
events) of the Company's Common Stock, including options granted by the Company
as of the date of this Agreement.  All options to purchase the Company's stock
granted to the Company's employees, officers, directors and consultants shall be
approved by the Company's Board of Directors or a committee of the Board of
Directors to whom such approval responsibilities have been delegated by the
Board of Directors.  Except for options granted to non-

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employee directors, all such options shall fully vest no less than three (3)
years after the date of grant and shall have a term of not less than ten (10)
years.

          3P.  Right to Conduct Certain Activities.  The Company and Purchaser
               -----------------------------------
acknowledge that the Purchaser invests in numerous companies, some of which may
be (now or in the future) competitive with the Company's business.  The Company
agrees that the Purchaser shall not be liable for any claim arising out of, or
based upon, (i) the investment by the Purchaser in any entity competitive to the
Company, or (ii) actions taken by any partner, officer or other representative
of the Purchaser to assist any such competitive company, whether or not such
action was taken as a board member of such competitive company, or otherwise,
and whether or not such action has a detrimental effect on the Company.

          3Q.  Pledge of Preferred Stock.  The Company hereby consents to pledge
               -------------------------
by  the Purchaser of its shares of the Preferred Stock to its primary lender and
agrees to cooperate with such lender in connection with its reasonable requests
in connection therewith.

          Section 4.  Representations and Warranties of the Company.  As a
                      ---------------------------------------------
material inducement to the Purchaser to enter into this Agreement and purchase
the Preferred Stock, the Company hereby represents and warrants that:

          4A.  Organization and Corporate Power.  The Company is a corporation
               --------------------------------
duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Delaware
and is qualified to do business in every jurisdiction in which its ownership of
property or conduct of business requires it to qualify, except where such
failure to so qualify would not have a material adverse effect on the Company's
business, properties, prospects or financial condition.  The Company has all
requisite corporate power and authority and all material licenses, permits and
authorizations necessary to own and operate its properties and assets, to carry
on its businesses as now conducted and presently proposed to be conducted, to
execute and deliver this Agreement, the Registration Agreement, the Letter
Agreement and the Stockholders' Agreement, and to sell and issue the Preferred
Stock hereunder and the Underlying Common Stock and carry out the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement, the Registration Agreement, the Letter Agreement
and the Stockholders' Agreement. The copies of the Company's charter documents
and bylaws which have been furnished to the Purchaser or the Purchaser's special
counsel reflect all amendments made thereto at any time prior to the date of
this Agreement and are correct and complete.

           4B. Capital Stock and Related Matters.
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               (i)  As of the Closing and immediately thereafter, the authorized
     capital stock of the Company shall be as set forth on the attached
     "Capitalization Schedule."  The Company has reserved 7,000,000 shares of
     Common Stock for issuance upon conversion of the Preferred Stock .  The
     Company has reserved 1,700,000 shares of its Common Stock for issuance
     pursuant to exercise of options granted under its 1998 Stock Option Plan
     (the

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     "Plan"), which is the only stock option, stock purchase or similar
     incentive or benefit plan currently in effect with respect to the Company.
     To date, the Company has issued options to acquire an aggregate of
     1,663,500 shares of its Common Stock under the Plan, 193,500 of which have
     expired or been terminated and 10,000 of which have been exercised by the
     holders thereof to date.  As of the Closing, the Company shall have no
     outstanding stock or securities convertible or exchangeable for any shares
     of its capital stock or containing any profit participation features, nor
     shall it have any rights or options (contingent or otherwise) to subscribe
     for or to purchase its capital stock or any stock or securities convertible
     into or exchangeable for its capital stock or any stock appreciation rights
     or phantom stock plans, except as set forth on the "Capitalization
     Schedule."  As of the Closing, the Company shall not be subject to any
     obligation (contingent or otherwise) to repurchase or otherwise acquire or
     retire any shares of its capital stock or any warrants, options or other
     rights to acquire its capital stock, except as set forth on the
     Capitalization Schedule. As of the Closing, all of the outstanding shares
     of the Company's capital stock shall be validly issued, fully paid and
     nonassessable.

               (ii)    The Preferred Stock, when issued, sold and delivered in
     compliance with the provisions of this Agreement, will be duly and validly
     issued, fully paid and nonassessable and issued in compliance with
     applicable federal and state securities laws, and the Underlying Common
     Stock has been duly and validly reserved and, when issued in compliance
     with the provisions of the Certificate, will be duly and validly issued and
     will be fully paid and nonassessable and issued in compliance with
     applicable federal and state securities laws, and such Preferred Stock and
     the Underlying Common Stock will be free and clear of any liens or
     encumbrances; provided, however, that the Preferred Stock and the
     Underlying Common Stock may be subject to restrictions on transfer under
     state and/or federal securities laws.

               (iii)   Except as set forth on the attached "Capitalization
     Schedule," there are no statutory or contractual stockholders' preemptive
     rights or rights of refusal or similar rights with respect to the issuance
     of the Preferred Stock hereunder or the issuance of the Common Stock upon
     conversion of the Preferred Stock.  The Company has not violated any
     applicable federal or state securities laws in connection with the offer,
     sale or issuance of any of its capital stock, and the offer, sale and
     issuance of the Preferred Stock hereunder do not require registration under
     the Securities Act or any applicable state securities laws.  Except as set
     forth on the "Capitalization Schedule," to the best of the Company's
     knowledge, there are no agreements between the Company's stockholders with
     respect to the voting or transfer of the Company's capital stock or with
     respect to any other aspect of the Company's affairs.  There are no
     preemptive or similar rights under the Company's Certificate of
     Incorporation and Bylaws.

          4C.  Subsidiaries; Investments.  The Company does not own or hold any
               -------------------------
rights to acquire any shares of stock or any other security or interest in any
other Person, and the Company

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has never had any Subsidiary. Except as disclosed in the "Contracts Schedule,"
the Company is not a participant in any joint venture, partnership or similar
arrangement.

          4D.  Authorization; No Breach.  All corporate action on the part of
               ------------------------
the Company, its officers, directors and stockholders necessary for the
authorization, execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the
Registration Agreement, the Stockholders' Agreement and the Letter Agreement by
the Company, the authorization, sale, issuance (or reservation for issuance) and
delivery of the Preferred Stock and the Underlying Common Stock and the
performance of all of the Company's obligations hereunder and under the
Registration Agreement, the Stockholders' Agreement and the Letter Agreement
have been taken.  The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the
Registration Agreement and all other agreements contemplated hereby to which the
Company is a party, the filing of the amendment of the Certificate of
Incorporation have been duly authorized by the Company.  This Agreement, the
Registration Agreement, the Certificate of Incorporation and all other
agreements contemplated hereby each constitutes a valid and binding obligation
of the Company, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except (i) as such
enforceability may be limited by or subject to any bankruptcy, insolvency,
reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting creditors' rights
generally, and (ii) as such obligations are subject to general principles of
equity.  The execution and delivery by the Company of this Agreement, the
Registration Agreement, the Subscription Agreements, and all other agreements
contemplated hereby to which the Company is a party, the offering, sale and
issuance of the Preferred Stock hereunder, the issuance of the Common Stock upon
conversion of the Preferred Stock, the amendment of the Certificate of
Incorporation and the fulfillment of and compliance with the respective terms
hereof and thereof by the Company, do not and shall not, with or without the
passage of time and giving of notice, (i) conflict with or result in a breach of
the terms, conditions or provisions of, (ii) constitute a default under, (iii)
result in the creation of any lien, security interest, charge or encumbrance
upon the Company's or any Subsidiary's capital stock or assets pursuant to, (iv)
give any third party the right to modify, terminate or accelerate any obligation
under, (v) result in a violation of, or (vi) require any authorization, consent,
approval, exemption or other action by or notice to any court or administrative
or governmental body pursuant to, the charter or bylaws of the Company, or any
law, statute, rule or regulation to which the Company is subject, or any
material agreement, instrument, order, judgment or decree to which the Company
is subject or permit, license or authorization applicable to the Company.

          4E.  Financial Statements.  Attached hereto as the "Financial
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Statements Schedule" are the following financial statements:

               (i) the unaudited balance sheets of the Company as of December
     31, 1998 and the related statements of income and cash flows (or the
     equivalent) for the respective twelve-month periods then ended; and

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               (ii)   the unaudited balance sheet of the Company as of September
     30, 1999 (the "Latest Balance Sheet"), and the related statements of income
     and cash flows (or the equivalent) for the nine-month period then ended.

Each of the foregoing financial statements (including in all cases the notes
thereto, if any) is accurate and complete in all material respects and is
consistent with the books and records of the Company (which, in turn, are
accurate and complete in all material respects)  and has been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied,
except for the absence of notes to the interim unaudited financial statements,
and except that the interim unaudited statements are subject to normal year end
adjustments.  The Company maintains and will continue to maintain a standard
system of accounting established and administered in accordance with generally
accepted accounting established administered in accordance with the generally
accepted accounting principles.

          4F.  Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities.  Except as set forth on the
               ----------------------------------
attached "Liabilities Schedule," the Company does not have any material
obligation or liability (whether accrued, absolute, contingent, unliquidated or
otherwise, whether or not known to the Company, whether due or to become due and
regardless of when asserted) nor is the Company a guarantor or indemnitor of any
indebtedness of any other person, firm or corporation arising out of
transactions entered into at or prior to the Closing, or any action or inaction
at or prior to the Closing, or any state of facts existing at or prior to the
Closing other than:  (i) liabilities set forth on the Latest Balance Sheet
(including any notes thereto), (ii) liabilities and obligations which have
arisen after the date of the Latest Balance Sheet in the ordinary course of
business (none of which is a liability resulting from breach of contract, breach
of warranty, tort, infringement, claim or lawsuit) and not required under
generally accepted accounting principles to be reflected in the Latest Balance
Sheet which, in both cases, individually or in the aggregate, are not material
to the financial condition or operating results of the Company and (iii) other
liabilities and obligations expressly disclosed in the other Schedules to this
Agreement.

          4G.  No Material Adverse Change.  Except as set forth on the attached
               --------------------------
"Adverse Change Schedule," since the date of the Latest Balance Sheet, there has
been no material adverse change in the financial condition, operating results,
assets, operations, business prospects, employee relations or customer or
supplier relations of the Company taken as a whole.

          4H.  Assets.  Except as set forth on the attached "Assets Schedule,"
               ------
the Company has good and marketable title to, or a valid leasehold interest in,
the properties and assets used by them, located on their premises or shown on
the Latest Balance Sheet or acquired thereafter, free and clear of all liens,
mortgages, pledges, security interests, charges and encumbrances, except for
properties and assets disposed of in the ordinary course of business since the
date of the Latest Balance Sheet and except for liens disclosed on the Latest
Balance Sheet (including any notes thereto) and liens for current property taxes
not yet due and payable.  Except as described on the Assets Schedule, the
Company's buildings, equipment and other tangible assets are in good operating

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condition in all material respects and are fit for use in the ordinary course of
business.  The Company owns, or has a valid leasehold interest in, all assets
necessary for the conduct of its business as presently conducted and as
presently proposed to be conducted.  The Company is not in default under or in
breach of any provision of its leases.

          4I.  Tax Matters.  Except as set forth in the attached "Taxes
               -----------
Schedule,"  the Company has filed all tax returns which it is required to file
under applicable laws and regulations; all such returns are complete and correct
in all material respects; the Company in all material respects has paid all
taxes due and owing by it and has withheld and paid over all taxes which it is
obligated to withhold from amounts paid or owing to any employee, stockholder,
creditor or other third party; the Company has not waived any statute of
limitations with respect to taxes or agreed to any extension of time with
respect to a tax assessment or deficiency; the accrual for current taxes on the
Latest Balance Sheet would be adequate to pay all of the Company's current tax
liabilities if its current tax year were treated as ending on the date of the
Latest Balance Sheet; the assessment of any additional taxes for periods for
which returns have been filed shall not exceed the recorded liability therefor
on the Latest Balance Sheet; no foreign, federal, state or local tax audits are
pending or being conducted with respect to the Company, no information related
to tax matters has been requested by any foreign, federal, state or local taxing
authority and no notice indicating an intent to open an audit or other review
has been received by the Company from any foreign, federal, state or local
taxing authority; and there are no material unresolved questions or claims
concerning the Company's tax liability.  The Company has not elected pursuant to
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended ("Code"), to be treated as an S
corporation or a collapsible corporation pursuant to Section 1362(a) or Section
341(f) of the Code, nor has it made any other elections pursuant to the Code
(other than elections that relate solely to methods of accounting, depreciation
or amortization) that would have a material effect on the business, properties,
prospects, or financial condition of the Company.

           4J. Contracts and Commitments.
               -------------------------

               (i)  Except as expressly contemplated by this Agreement or as set
     forth on the attached "Contracts Schedule," as of the Closing, the Company
     is not a party to the following written or oral Contracts which involve
     payment by, or the receipt of payment by, the Company of any amount in
     excess of $10,000:

               (a) any Contract for the employment of any officer, director,
          employee, Affiliate, consultant or any Affiliate thereof.

               (b) any Contract for the purchase, sale, production or supply, on
          a continuing basis or otherwise, of goods or services of any type;

               (c) any distributor, sales, agency or vendor Contract or any
          license agreement;

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                     (d) any continuing Contract for the purchase of equipment
          or services in excess of normal operating requirements;

                     (e) any Contract that is, in the reasonable opinion of the
          Company, materially adverse, onerous or otherwise harmful to any of
          the Company's business, properties, operations or assets;

                     (f) any Contract pursuant to which the Company receives a
          management fee or a billing and collections fee;

                     (g) any Contracts, leases, quotas, restrictions or trade
          conditions upon which the business, rights or assets, or condition,
          financial or otherwise, of the Company depends or is or would be
          materially affected; or

                     (h) any other material Contract of the Company.

               (ii)  All of the Contracts set forth on the "Contracts" Schedule
     are valid, binding and enforceable in accordance with their respective
     terms.  Except as set forth on the "Contracts Schedule," the Company has
     performed all material obligations required to be performed by it under the
     Contracts listed on the Contracts Schedule and is not in default under or
     in breach of nor in receipt of any claim of default or breach under any
     material Contract to which the Company is subject; no event has occurred
     which with the passage of time or the giving of notice or both would result
     in a default, breach or event of noncompliance under any material Contract
     to which the Company is subject; the Company has no present expectation or
     intention of not fully performing all such obligations; the Company has no
     knowledge of any breach or anticipated breach by the other parties to any
     material Contract to which it is a party; and the Company is not a party to
     any materially adverse Contract.

               (iii) The Purchaser or its special counsel has been supplied with
     a true and correct copy of each of the written Contracts and an accurate
     description of the oral contracts which are referred to on the Contracts
     Schedule, together with all amendments, waivers or other changes thereto.

          4K.  Proprietary Rights.  The attached "Proprietary Rights Schedule"
               ------------------
contains a complete and accurate list of (i) all patented and registered
Proprietary Rights owned by the Company, (ii) all pending patent applications
and applications for registrations of other Proprietary Rights filed by the
Company, (iii) all unregistered trade names and corporate names owned or used by
the Company and (iv) all unregistered trademarks, service marks and copyrights
and computer software which are material to the financial condition, operating
results, assets, operations or business prospects of the Company.  The
Proprietary Rights Schedule also contains a complete and

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accurate list of all licenses and other rights granted by the Company to any
third party with respect to any Proprietary Rights and all licenses and other
rights granted by any third party to the Company with respect to any Proprietary
Rights. Except as set forth on the Proprietary Rights Schedule, the Company owns
or has the right to use pursuant to a valid license all Proprietary Rights
necessary for the operation of the business of the Company as presently
conducted and, to the knowledge of the Company, as presently proposed to be
conducted. The Company has taken all commercially reasonable actions to maintain
and protect the Proprietary Rights which it owns and uses. Except as indicated
on the Proprietary Rights Schedule, (i) the Company owns all right, title, and
interest in and to all of the Proprietary Rights listed on such schedule and all
other Proprietary Rights material to the operation of the business of the
Company, (ii) there have been no claims made against the Company asserting the
invalidity, misuse or unenforceability of any of such rights, and, to the best
of the Company's knowledge, there are no grounds for the same, (iii) the Company
has not received a notice of conflict with the asserted rights of others within
the last five years, and (iv) to the knowledge of the Company, the conduct of
the Company's business has not infringed or misappropriated and does not
infringe or misappropriate any Proprietary Rights of other Persons, nor would
any future conduct as presently contemplated infringe any Proprietary Rights of
other Persons and, to the best of the Company's knowledge, the Proprietary
Rights owned by the Company has not been infringed or misappropriated by other
Persons. Except as set forth on the Proprietary Rights Schedule, each current
and former employee, officer and director of the Company has executed an
agreement with the Company regarding confidentiality and proprietary information
substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit H .   The Company is not
                                             ----------
aware that any of its current or former employees, officers or directors is in
violation thereof, and the Company will use its best efforts to prevent any such
violation.  Except for proprietary information agreements with its own employees
or consultants, and with the exception of standard end-user license agreements,
there are no outstanding options, licenses, or agreements of any kind relating
to any of the Company's Proprietary Rights, nor is the Company bound by or a
party to any options, licenses, or agreements of any kind with respect to the
Proprietary Rights of any other person or entity.  The Company is not aware that
any of its employees, agents, consultants or contractors is obligated  under any
contract (including licenses, covenants, or commitments of any nature) or other
agreement, or subject to any judgment, decree, or order of any court or
administrative agency, that would interfere with the use of such person's or
entity's best efforts to promote the interests of the Company, or that would
conflict with the Company's business as proposed to be conducted.   The Company
is not aware of any violation or infringement by a third party  of any of the
Company's Proprietary Rights.  Neither the execution nor the delivery of this
Agreement, the Registration Agreement, the Stockholders' Agreement or the Letter
Agreement, nor the carrying on of the Company's business by the employees,
agents, consultants or contractors of the Company, nor the conduct of the
Company's business as currently proposed, will conflict with or result in a
breach of the terms, conditions, or provisions of, or constitute a default
under, any contract, covenant, or instrument under which the Company or any of
such employees, agents, consultants or contractors is now obligated.  The
Company has no plan to utilize, and does not believe it is or will be necessary
to utilize, any inventions of any of its employees (or people it currently
intends to hire) made prior to their employment or engagement by the Company.

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          4L.  Litigation, etc.  Except as set forth on the attached "Litigation
               ---------------
Schedule," there are no actions, suits, proceedings, orders, investigations or
claims pending or, to the best of the Company's knowledge, threatened against or
affecting the Company (or to the best of the Company's knowledge, pending or
threatened against or affecting any of the officers, directors or employees of
the Company with respect to its business or proposed business activities) at law
or in equity, or before or by any governmental department, commission, board,
bureau, agency or instrumentality (including, without limitation, any action,
suit, proceeding or investigation with respect to the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement or the prior employment of any of the Company's employees,
their use in connection with the Company's business of any information or
techniques allegedly proprietary to any of their former employers, their
obligations under any agreements with prior employers, or negotiations by the
Company with potential backers of, or investors in, the Company or its proposed
business); the Company is not subject to any arbitration proceeding under
collective bargaining agreements or otherwise or, to the best of the Company's
knowledge, any governmental investigation or inquiry (including any inquiry as
to the qualification to hold or receive any license or permit); and, the Company
is not aware of any basis for any of the foregoing.  The Company is not subject
to any judgment, order, injunction, writ or decree of any court or other
governmental agency.  The Company has not received any opinion or memorandum or
legal advice from legal counsel to the effect that it is exposed, from a legal
standpoint, to any liability or disadvantage which may be material to its
business.  There is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation by the Company
currently pending or that the Company currently intends to initiate.

          4M.  Brokerage.  There are no claims for brokerage commissions,
               ---------
finders' fees or similar compensation in connection with the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement based on any arrangement or agreement binding
upon the Company.  The Company shall pay, and hold the Purchaser harmless
against, any liability, loss or expense (including, without limitation,
reasonable attorneys' fees and out-of-pocket expenses) arising in connection
with any such claim.

          4N.  Governmental Consent, etc.  No permit, consent, approval or
               -------------------------
authorization of, or declaration to or filing with, any governmental authority
is required in connection with the execution, delivery and performance by the
Company of this Agreement or the other agreements contemplated hereby, or the
consummation by the Company of any other transaction contemplated hereby or
thereby, including, without limitation, the offer, sale and issuance of the
Preferred Stock and Underlying Common Stock except as set forth on the attached
"Consents Schedule" and except as expressly contemplated herein or in the
exhibits hereto.

          4O.  Insurance.  The attached "Insurance Schedule" contains a
               ---------
description of each insurance policy maintained by the Company with respect to
its properties, assets and businesses, and each such policy is in full force and
effect as of the Closing.  The Company is not in default with respect to its
obligations under any insurance policy maintained by it.  The insurance coverage
of the Company is customary for corporations of similar size engaged in similar
lines of business.  The Company believes that this insurance is sufficient in
amount as of the date of the Closing, subject

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to reasonable deductibles, to allow the Company to replace any of the Company's
material properties that may be damaged or destroyed.

          4P.  Employees.  Except as set forth on the attached "Employees
               ---------
Schedule," the Company is not aware that any executive or key employee of the
Company or any group of employees of the Company has any plans to terminate
employment with the Company.  The Company has complied in all material respects
with all laws relating to the employment of labor, including provisions thereof
relating to wages, hours, equal opportunity, collective bargaining and the
payment of social security and other taxes, and the Company is not aware that it
has any material labor relations problems (including any union organization
activities, threatened or actual strikes or work stoppages or material
grievances).  Except as set forth on the attached "Employee Schedule" neither
the Company, nor, to the best of the Company's knowledge after due inquiry, any
of its employees is subject to any noncompete, nondisclosure, confidentiality,
employment, consulting or similar agreements relating to, affecting or in
conflict with the present or proposed business activities of the Company, except
for agreements between the Company and its present and former employees.

           4Q. ERISA.
               -----

               (i) All Company employees are leased pursuant to a Lease
     Agreement with Staff Leasing Company ("Staff Leasing").  Staff Leasing
     maintains its own "employee benefit plans" (as defined in Section 3(3) of
     the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA")).
     Each "employee benefit plan" (as defined in ERISA), bonus, deferred
     compensation, stock option, employment, severance, change in control or
     other written or oral agreement relating to employment, fringe benefits or
     perquisites for current or former directors of the Company maintained or
     contributed to by the Company at any time during the one-year period
     immediately preceding the date hereof (collectively, the "Company Employee
     Benefit Plans") is listed in "Benefit Plan Schedule".  Except where the
     failure to be in material compliance or to be so operated would not,
     individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the
     Company, each Company Employee Benefit Plan is in substantial compliance
     with applicable law, including, without limitation, ERISA and the IRC and
     has been administered and operated in all material respects in accordance
     with its terms.  Each Company and Employee Benefit Plan which is intended
     to be qualified within the meaning of Section 401(a) of the IRC has
     received a favorable determination letter from the IRS and, to the
     knowledge of the Company, no event has occurred and no condition exists
     which could reasonably be expected to result in the revocation of any such
     determination.

               (ii)   With respect to the Company Employee Benefit Plans,
     individually and in the aggregate, no event has occurred, and there exists
     no condition or set of circumstances in connection with which the Company
     could be subject to any liability that is reasonably likely to have a
     material adverse effect on the Company (except liability for

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     benefits claims and funding obligations payable in the ordinary course)
     under ERISA, the IRC or any other applicable law, including contract law
     generally.

               (iii) Each Company Employee Benefit Plan has been administered in
     accordance with its terms, except for any failures to so administer any
     Company Employee Benefit Plans as would not individually or in the
     aggregate have a material adverse effect on the Company.  The Company and
     all the Company Employee Benefit Plans are in compliance with the
     applicable provisions of ERISA, the IRC and all other applicable laws and
     the terms of all applicable collective bargaining agreements, except for
     any failures to be in such compliance as would not individually or in the
     aggregate have a material adverse effect on the Company.

          4R.  Compliance with Laws.  Except as set forth on the attached
               --------------------
"Compliance Schedule," the Company has not violated any law or any governmental
regulation or requirement which violation would reasonably be expected to have a
material adverse effect upon the financial condition, operating results, assets,
operations or business prospects of the Company, and the Company has not
received notice of any such violation. The Company is not subject to any clean
up liability, nor has reason to believe it may become subject to any clean up
liability, under any federal, state or local environmental law, rule or
regulation.  The Company is not in violation or default of any provisions of its
Certificate or Bylaws, or of any mortgage, indenture, agreement, instrument,
judgment, order, writ, decree or contract to which it is a party or by which it
is bound.

          4S.  Affiliated Transactions.  Except as set forth on the
               -----------------------
attached "Affiliated Transactions Schedule," no officer, director, employee,
shareholder or Affiliate of the Company or any individual related by blood or
marriage to any such Person or any entity in which any such Person or individual
owns any beneficial interest, is a party to any written or oral agreement,
contract, commitment or transaction with the Company or has any material
interest in any material property used by the Company.  Except as set forth on
the "Affiliated Transactions Schedule," to the Company's knowledge, none of such
persons has any direct or indirect ownership interest in any firm or corporation
with which the Company is affiliated or with which the Company has a business
relationship, or any firm or corporation that competes with the Company, except
that employees, officers or directors of the Company and members of their
immediate families may own stock representing less than 1% equity ownership in
publicly traded companies that may compete with the Company.

          4T.  Permits.  The Company has all material franchises, permits,
               -------
licenses, and any similar authority necessary for the conduct of its business as
now being conducted by it, the lack of which could materially and adversely
affect the business, properties, prospects or financial condition of the
Company, and believes it can obtain, without undue burden or expense, any
necessary authority for the conduct of its business as presently planned to be
conducted.  The Company is not in default in any material respect under any of
such franchises, permits, licenses or other similar authority.

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          4U.  2000 Compliance.  Except as set forth in the "Year 2000
               ---------------
Schedule," the Company's computer systems and software are and will be, and the
products developed, manufactured, sold or licensed by the Company are and will
be, able accurately to: (i) process any date rollover, (ii) process calculations
or computations regardless of the dates used in such calculations whether
before, on or after January 1, 2000, (iii) accept and respond to two digit year
date input in a manner that resolves any ambiguities as to the century to which
such two digit year date input relates in an appropriate manner and (iv) store
and display date data in a manner that is unambiguous as to the century to which
such two digit year date input relates.  Except as provided in the "Year 2000
Schedule," based upon a reasonable investigation made by the Company, none of
the above-referenced systems, software or products are reasonable expected to
malfunction, cease to function, generate incorrect data or provide incorrect
results when providing and/or receiving data in connection with any valid date,
whether occurring before, on or after January 1, 2000.

          4V.  Changes.  Except as set forth in the "Recent Changes Schedule,"
               -------
since the date of the Latest Balance Sheet, other than immaterial or nonadverse
changes in the ordinary course of business, there has not been:

          (a) any change in the assets, liabilities, financial condition, or
operating results of the Company;

          (b) any damage, destruction or loss, whether or not covered by
insurance, affecting the business, properties, prospects, or financial condition
of the Company (as such business is presently conducted and as it is presently
proposed to be conducted);

          (c) any waiver or compromise by the Company of a valuable right or a
material debt owed to it;

          (d) any satisfaction or discharge of any lien, claim, or encumbrance
or payment of any obligation by the Company affecting the business, properties,
prospects, or financial condition of the Company (as such business is presently
conducted and as it is presently proposed to be conducted);

          (e) any entering into or change in the terms of any material contract
or arrangement by which the Company or any of its assets or properties is bound
or to which the Company or any of such assets or properties is subject;

          (f) any change in any compensation arrangement or agreement with any
employee, officer, director or stockholder;

          (g) any sale, assignment, or transfer of any of the Company's
Proprietary Rights;

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          (h) any resignation or termination of employment of any director,
officer or key employee of the Company, nor does the Company have any knowledge
of the impending resignation or termination of employment of any such person;

          (i) any receipt of notice by the Company that there has been a loss
of, or material order cancellation by, any customer of the Company;

          (j) any mortgage, pledge, transfer of a security interest in, or lien
created by the Company with respect to any of its material properties or assets,
except liens for taxes not yet due or payable;

          (k) any loans or guarantees made by the Company to or for the benefit
of its employees, stockholders, officers, or directors, or any members of their
immediate families, other than customary travel advances and other advances made
in the ordinary course of its business;

          (l) any declaration, setting aside, or payment of any dividend or
other distribution of the Company's assets in respect of any of the Company's
capital stock, or any direct or indirect redemption, purchase, or other
acquisition of any such stock by the Company;

          (m) to the best of the Company's knowledge after reasonable
investigation, any other event or condition of any character that might affect
the business, properties, prospects, or financial condition of the Company (as
such business is presently conducted and as it is presently proposed to be
conducted); or

          (n) any agreement or commitment by the Company to do any of the things
described in this Section 4V.

          4W.  Corporate Documents.  The copy of the minute books of the Company
               -------------------
provided to counsel to the Investor contains minutes of all meetings of the
Board of Directors and stockholders and all actions by written consent without a
meeting by the Board of Directors and stockholders since the date of the
Company's incorporation, and accurately reflects all actions by the Board of
Directors (and any committee thereof) and stockholders with respect to all
transactions referred to in such minutes in all material respects.  Except as
set forth in such minute books, neither the stockholders nor the Board of
Directors of the Company have taken any action relating to the merger,
consolidation, sale of assets or business, liquidation, dissolution or any other
reorganization of the Company.

          4X.  Registration Rights.  Except as provided in the Registration
               -------------------
Agreement, the Company is not under any obligation and has not granted any
rights to register under the Securities Act any of its presently outstanding
securities or any of its securities that may subsequently be issued.

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          4Y.  Disclosure.  Neither this Agreement nor any of the schedules,
               ----------
attachments, written statements, documents, certificates or other items prepared
or supplied to the Purchaser by or on behalf of the Company with respect to the
transactions contemplated hereby (including, without limitation, the Memorandum
(as defined below)) contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit a
material fact necessary to make each statement contained herein or therein not
misleading; provided that, with respect to the financial projections furnished
to the Purchaser by the Company, the Company represents only that such
projections were based upon assumptions reasonably believed by the Company to be
reasonable and fair as of the date the projections were prepared in the context
of the Company's history and current and reasonably foreseeable business
conditions.

          4Z.  Capitalization Table.  Except as otherwise noted therein, the
               --------------------
Capitalization Table attached hereto as Exhibit I (the "Capitalization Table")
                                        ---------
is accurate and complete and is consistent with the books and records of the
Company.

          4AA. Closing Date.  The representations and warranties of the
               ------------
Company contained in this Section 4 and elsewhere in this Agreement and all
information contained in any exhibit, schedule or attachment hereto or in any
writing delivered by, or on behalf of, the Company to any Purchaser shall be
true and correct on the date of the Closing as though then made, except as
affected by the transactions expressly contemplated by this Agreement.

          Section 5.  Representations and Warranties of the Purchaser.  The
                      -----------------------------------------------
Purchaser hereby represents and warrants as follows:

          5A.  The Purchaser is purchasing the Preferred Stock (including, for
purposes of this Section 5A, Common Stock into which such Preferred Stock may be
converted) for investment purposes only, without a view to any distribution
thereof in violation of the Securities Act.

          5B.  The Purchaser represents that its investment decision maker (A)
is experienced in evaluating and making investments of the type contemplated by
this Agreement; (B) has had access of all information reasonably required to
evaluate an investment in the Preferred Stock prior to the Closing; and (C)
understands the risks associated with the investment contemplated by this
Agreement.  The Purchaser confirms that the Company has made available to the
Purchaser and its representatives and agents the opportunity to ask questions of
management of the Company and to acquire such additional information about the
business and financial condition of the Company as the Purchaser has requested.

          5C.  The Purchaser (i) is an "accredited investor" as defined under
Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act and (ii) has the
experience necessary to fully understand the nature of the risks associated with
investing in the Preferred Stock and can afford to lose its entire investment.

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          5D.  The Purchaser understands that the Preferred Stock may only be
pledged, offered, sold or transferred if registered under the Securities Act or
pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements thereunder.  The
Purchaser understands that Rule 144 (or any successor rule) of the Securities
Act is not available with respect to the Preferred Stock for at least one  year
from the date of payments of the full purchase price for the Preferred Stock
(and thereafter, unless all of the conditions to such rule are met), and that
absent registration of the Preferred Stock under the Securities Act and
applicable state securities laws, compliance with an applicable exemption under
the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws is required for a sale
or other disposition of such Preferred Stock.

          5E.  The Purchaser has not received, nor is it aware of, any general
solicitation or general advertising of the Preferred Stock, including without
limitation (i) any communication published in any newspaper or magazine or
broadcast over a television or radio, or (ii) any seminar or meeting to which
people were invited by means of a general solicitation or general advertising.

          5F.  The Purchaser acknowledges that the Company is issuing and
selling the Preferred Stock in reliance upon the representations stated in this
Section 5.

          5G.  The Purchaser has full power and authority to enter into this
Agreement and this Agreement constitutes its valid and binding obligation,
enforceable in accordance with its respective terms, except (i) as such
enforceability may be limited by or subject to any bankruptcy, insolvency,
reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting creditors' rights
generally, and (ii) as such obligations are subject to general principles of
equity.

          5H.  The Purchaser has been furnished with that certain Confidential
Private Placement Memorandum of the Company dated August 9, 1999, as
supplemented and amended by that certain Supplement to Confidential Private
Placement Memorandum dated October 29, 1999 ( the "Memorandum"), including all
attachments thereto and referenced therein, and certain other materials which
have been provided by the Company to the Purchaser at the Purchaser's request
and the Purchaser has:

               (i)  read the Memorandum and has evaluated the risks set forth
     under "Risk Factors" and the considerations described in the Memorandum and
     has relied (except as indicated in subsections (ii) and (iii) below) on the
     information contained in the Memorandum (including all attachments thereto
     and referenced therein), the representations of the Company set forth in
     this Agreement and the materials provided by the Company pursuant to the
     due diligence process;

               (ii) been provided an opportunity for a reasonable period of
     time prior to the date hereof to obtain additional information concerning
     the offering of the Preferred Stock, the Company and all other information
     to the extent the Company possesses such information or can acquire it
     without unreasonable effort or expense; and

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               (iii)  been given the opportunity for a reasonable period of time
     prior to the date hereof to ask questions of, and receive answers from, the
     Company or its representatives concerning the terms and conditions of the
     offering of the Preferred Stock and other matters pertaining to this
     investment, and has been given the opportunity for a reasonable period of
     time prior to the date hereof to obtain such additional information.

          5I.  No representations or warranties have been made to the Purchaser
by the Company, or any officer employee, agent, affiliate or subsidiary of the
Company, other than the representations of the Company contained in this
Agreement and in the Memorandum, and in acquiring the Preferred Stock the
Purchaser is not relying upon any representations of the Company other than
those contained in this Agreement or in the Memorandum.

          5J.  The Purchaser understands and agrees that the certificates for
the Preferred Stock (and the Underlying Common Stock) shall bear, substantially,
the following legend until (i) such securities shall have been registered under
the Securities Act and effectively been disposed of in accordance with a
registration statement that has been declared effective, or (ii) in the opinion
of counsel for the Company such securities may be sold without registration
under the Securities Act as well as any applicable "Blue Sky" or state
securities laws:

     "THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF
     1933, AS AMENDED (THE "SECURITIES ACT"), AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD,
     PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED, ASSIGNED OR TRANSFERRED EXCEPT (i) PURSUANT TO A
     REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITY ACT WHICH HAS BECOME EFFECTIVE
     AND IS CURRENT WITH RESPECT TO THESE  SECURITIES, OR (ii) PURSUANT TO A
     SPECIFIC EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT BUT ONLY UPON
     A HOLDER HEREOF FIRST HAVING OBTAINED THE WRITTEN OPINION OF COUNSEL TO THE
     CORPORATION, OR OTHER COUNSEL REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE CORPORATION,
     THAT THE PROPOSED DISPOSITION IS CONSISTENT WITH ALL APPLICABLE PROVISIONS
     OF THE SECURITIES ACT AS WELL AS ANY APPLICABLE BLUE SKY OR SIMILAR
     SECURITIES LAW."

      Section 6.  Definitions.  For the purposes of this Agreement, the
                  -----------
following terms have the meanings set forth below:

          "Affiliate" of any particular person or entity means any other person
           ---------
or entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with such
particular person or entity.

          "Change of Control" means:
           -----------------

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               A.  The acquisition by any individual, entity or group (within
          Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
          as amended (the "Exchange Act")) (a "Person"), other than stockholders
          of the Company as of July 1, 1999 and their respective Affiliates, of
          beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated
          under the Exchange Act) of more than 50% of either (i) the then
          outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company (the "Outstanding
          Company Capital Stock") or (ii) the combined voting power of the then
          outstanding voting securities of the Company entitled to vote
          generally in the election of directors (the "Company Voting
          Securities"); provided, however, that (X) any acquisition by or from
          the Company or any of its subsidiaries, (Y) any acquisition by any
          employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by
          the Company or any of its subsidiaries or (Z) any acquisition by any
          corporation with respect to which, following such acquisition, more
          than 50% of, respectively, the then outstanding shares of capital
          stock of such corporation and the combined voting power of the then
          outstanding voting securities of such corporation entitled to vote
          generally in the election of directors is then beneficially owned,
          directly or indirectly, by all or substantially all of the individuals
          and entities who were the beneficial owners, respectively, of the
          Outstanding Company Capital Stock and Company Voting Securities
          immediately prior to such acquisition, in substantially the same
          proportion as their ownership immediately prior to such acquisition of
          the Outstanding Company Capital Stock and Company Voting Securities,
          as the case may be, shall not constitute a Change of Control; or

               B.  Approval by the shareholders of (or if such approval is not
          required, consummation of) (i) a plan of complete liquidation of the
          Company, (ii) an agreement for the sale or disposition of the Company
          of all or substantially all of the Company's assets, (iii) a plan of
          merger or consolidation of the Company with any other corporation, or
          (iv) a similar transaction or series of transactions involving the
          Company (any transaction described in parts (i) through (iv) of this
          paragraph (B) being referred to as a "Business Combination"), in each
          case unless after such a Business Combination the shareholders of the
          Company immediately prior to the Business Combination continue to own
          at least fifty percent (50%) of the voting securities of the new (or
          continued) entity immediately after the Business Combination, in
          substantially the same proportion as their ownership of the Company
          immediately prior to such Business Combination.

          "Contract" means any written or oral agreement, arrangement,
           --------
authorization, commitment, contract, indenture, instrument, lease obligation,
plan, practice, restriction, understanding or undertaking of any kind or
character, or other document to which any person is a party or that is binding
on any person or its capital stock, assets or business.

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          "Indebtedness" means all indebtedness for borrowed money (including
           ------------
purchase money obligations), all indebtedness under revolving credit
arrangements, all capitalized lease obligations and all guarantees of any of the
foregoing.

          "Initial Public Offering"  means an underwritten public offering with
           -----------------------
aggregate offering proceeds to the Company of at least $20 million and a share
price to the public of at least $6.00 per share (as adjusted for stock splits,
stock dividends and similar events).

          "Investment" as applied to any Person means (i) any direct or indirect
           ----------
purchase or other acquisition by such Person of any notes, obligations,
instruments, stock, securities or ownership interest (including partnership
interests and joint venture interests) of any other Person and (ii) any capital
contribution by such Person to any other Person.

          "IRC" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and any
           ---
reference to any particular IRC section shall be interpreted to include any
revision of or successor to that section regardless of how numbered or
classified.

          "IRS" means the United States Internal Revenue Service.
           ---

          "Non-Interested Member" means any member of the board of directors of
           ---------------------
the Company who is not a party to, or otherwise related to, a particular
transaction.

          "Officer's Certificate" means a certificate signed by the Company's
           ---------------------
president or its chief financial officer, stating that (i) the officer signing
such certificate has made or has caused to be made such investigations as are
necessary in order to permit him to verify the accuracy of the information set
forth in such certificate and (ii) such certificate does not misstate any
material fact and does not omit to state any fact necessary to make the
certificate not misleading.

          "Person" means an individual, a partnership, a corporation, an
           ------
association, a joint stock company, a trust, a joint venture, an unincorporated
organization and a governmental entity or any department, agency or political
subdivision thereof.

          "Proprietary Rights" means all (i) patents, patent applications,
           ------------------
patent disclosures and inventions, (ii) trademarks, service marks, trade dress,
trade names and corporate names and registrations and applications for
registration thereof, (iii) copyrights and registrations and applications for
registration thereof, (iv) mask works and registrations and applications for
registration thereof, (v) computer software, data and documentation, (vi) trade
secrets and other confidential information (including, without limitation,
ideas, formulas, compositions, inventions (whether patentable or unpatentable
and whether or not reduced to practice), know-how, manufacturing and production
processes and techniques, research and development information, drawings,
specifications, designs, plans, proposals, technical data, copyrightable works,
financial

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and marketing plans and customer and supplier lists and information),
(vii) other intellectual property rights, and (viii) copies and tangible
embodiments thereof (in whatever form or medium).

          "Restricted Securities" means (i) the Preferred Stock issued
           ---------------------
hereunder, (ii) the Common Stock issued upon conversion of Preferred Stock and
(iii) any securities issued with respect to the securities referred to in clause
(i), (ii) or (iii) above by way of a stock dividend or stock split or in
connection with a combination of shares, recapitalization, merger, consolidation
or other reorganization.  As to any particular Restricted Securities, such
securities shall cease to be Restricted Securities when they have (a) been
effectively registered under the Securities Act and disposed of in accordance
with the registration statement covering them or (b) become eligible for sale
pursuant to Rule l44 (or any similar provision then in force) under the
Securities Act.

          "Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any
           --------------
similar federal law then in force.

          "Securities and Exchange Commission" includes any governmental body or
           ----------------------------------
agency succeeding to the functions thereof.

          "Securities Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
           -----------------------
as amended, or any similar federal law then in force.

          "Series B Preferred Stock"  means the Company's Series B Convertible
           ------------------------
Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per share.

          "Subsidiary" means any corporation, association or other business
           ----------
entity of which the securities having a majority of the voting power in electing
the board of directors, or fifty percent (50%) of the ownership interests, are,
at the time as of which any determination is being made, owned by the Company
either directly or through one or more Subsidiaries.

          "Treasury Regulations" means the United States Treasury Regulations
           --------------------
promulgated under the IRC, and any reference to any particular Treasury
Regulation section shall be interpreted to include any final or temporary
revision of or successor to that section regardless of how numbered or
classified.

          "Underlying Common Stock" means (i) the Common Stock issued or
           -----------------------
issuable upon conversion of the Preferred Stock and (ii) any Common Stock issued
or issuable with respect to the securities referred to in clause (i) above by
way of stock dividend or stock split or in connection with a combination of
shares, recapitalization, merger, consolidation or other reorganization.  For
purposes of this Agreement, any Person who holds Preferred Stock shall be deemed
to be the holder of the Underlying Common Stock obtainable upon conversion of
the Preferred Stock in connection with the transfer thereof or otherwise
regardless of any restriction or limitation on the conversion of the Preferred
Stock. As to any particular shares of Underlying Common Stock, such shares shall

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cease to be Underlying Common Stock when they have been (a) effectively
registered under the Securities Act and disposed of in accordance with the
registration statement covering them or (b) distributed to the public through a
broker, dealer or market maker pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act (or
any similar provision then in force).

          Section 7.  Miscellaneous.
                      -------------

          7A.  Expenses.  The Company agrees to pay the fees and expenses of
               --------
Purchaser in connection with the negotiation and execution of this Agreement and
the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including
legal, accounting and consulting fees), not to exceed $20,000.

          7B.  Remedies.  Each holder of Preferred Stock and Underlying Common
               --------
Stock shall have all rights and remedies set forth in this Agreement and the
Certificate of Incorporation and all rights and remedies which such holders have
been granted at any time under any other agreement or contract and all of the
rights which such holders have under any law.  Any Person having any rights
under any provision of this Agreement shall be entitled to enforce such rights
specifically (without posting a bond or other security) to recover damages by
reason of any breach of any provision of this Agreement and to exercise all
other rights granted by law.

          7C.  Treatment of the Preferred Stock.  The Company covenants and
               --------------------------------
agrees that (i) so long as federal income tax laws prohibit a deduction for
distributions made by the Company with respect to preferred stock, it shall
treat all distributions paid by it on the Preferred Stock as nondeductible
dividends on all of its tax returns and (ii) it shall treat the Preferred Stock
as preferred stock in all of its financial statements and other reports and
shall treat all distributions paid by it on the Preferred Stock as dividends on
preferred stock in such statements and reports.

          7D.  Amendments; Waivers. No amendment, modification or discharge of
               -------------------
this Agreement, and no waiver hereunder, shall be valid or binding unless set
forth in writing and duly executed by the party against whom enforcement of the
amendment, modification, discharge or waiver is sought.

          7E.  Survival of Representations and Warranties.  All representations
               ------------------------------------------
and warranties contained herein or made in writing by any party in connection
herewith shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby for a period of three (3)
years after the Closing (except with respect to the representations and
warranties contained in Section 4B, which shall survive forever), regardless of
any investigation made by any Purchaser or on its behalf.

          7F.  Successors and Assigns.  Except as otherwise expressly provided
               ----------------------
herein, all covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement by or on behalf
of any of the parties hereto shall bind and inure to the benefit of the
respective successors and assigns of the parties hereto

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whether so expressed or not. In addition, and whether or not any express
assignment has been made, the provisions of this Agreement which are for the
Purchaser's benefit as a purchaser or holder of Preferred Stock or Underlying
Common Stock are also for the benefit of, and enforceable by, any subsequent
holder of such Preferred Stock or such Underlying Common Stock.

          7G.  Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.  Where any accounting
               ----------------------------------------
determination or calculation is required to be made under this Agreement or the
exhibits hereto, such determination or calculation (unless otherwise provided)
shall be made in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles,
consistently applied.

          7H.  Severability.  Whenever possible, each provision of this
               ------------
Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under
applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement is held to be prohibited
by or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective only to
the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder
of this Agreement.

          7I.  Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in
               ------------
two or more counterparts, any one of which need not contain the signatures of
more than one party, but all such counterparts taken together shall constitute
one and the same Agreement.

          7J.  Descriptive Headings; Interpretation.  The descriptive headings
               ------------------------------------
of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and do not constitute a
Section of this Agreement.  The use of the word "including" in this Agreement
shall be by way of example rather than by limitation.

          7K.  Governing Law.  The corporate law of Delaware shall govern all
               -------------
issues concerning the relative rights of the Company and its stockholders.  All
other questions concerning the construction, validity and interpretation of this
Agreement and the exhibits and schedules hereto shall be governed by the
internal law, and not the law of conflicts, of Delaware.

          7L.  Notices.  All notices, demands or other communications to be
               -------
given or delivered under or by reason of the provisions of this Agreement shall
be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given when delivered personally
to the recipient, sent to the recipient by reputable express courier service
(charges prepaid) or mailed to the recipient by certified or registered mail,
return receipt requested and postage prepaid.  Such notices, demands and other
communications shall be sent to the address indicated below:

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If to Purchaser to:

Internet Capital Group, Inc.
435 Devon Park Drive
Wayne, PA  19087
Attention: Henry N.  Nassau
Fax: (610) 989-0111

With a copy to:

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
650 Page Mill Road
Palo Alto, CA  94304-1050
Attention: Elizabeth Flint
Fax: (650) 461-5375

JusticeLink, Inc.
11482 Luna Road
Dallas, Texas 75234
Attention: Henry S. Givray, President
Fax: (972) 443-9717

with copy to:

LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae, L.L.P.
1000 Louisiana, 14th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
Attention: Benjamin G. Clark
Fax: (713) 287-2100

or to such other address or to the attention of such other person as the
recipient party has specified by prior written notice to the sending party.


                           *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *

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          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on
the date first written above.

                                    JUSTICELINK, INC.


                                    /s/ Henry S. Givray, President



                                    INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

                                    By: /s/ Henry N. Nassau
                                       -------------------------
                                    Name:   Henry N. Nassau
                                         -----------------------
                                    Title: Managing Director
                                          ----------------------







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                                                                   Exhibit 10.25


                                   AT&T CORP.
                             295 North Maple Avenue
                            Basking Ridge, NJ 07920


                                                          December 5, 1999

Internet Capital Group, Inc.
435 Devon Park Drive, Building 800
Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087

Attention:  Walter W. Buckley, Jr.

Gentlemen and Ladies:

     The purpose of this letter agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") is to
confirm our agreement to purchase from Internet Capital Group, Inc. (the
"Company") a number of shares, rounded down to the nearest whole number (the
"Shares"), of the Company's common stock, $.001 par value per share (the "Common
Stock"), equal to $50,000,000 divided by the purchase price of $82.03 per share
to be paid by us for the Shares (i.e. 609,533 Shares). This purchase price per
share and the number of Shares to be purchased by us reflect the Company's 2 for
1 split of its Common Stock in the form of a 100% stock dividend payable on
December 10, 1999 (the "Split"). Our obligation to purchase the Shares is
conditioned solely upon termination of the applicable time period, if any, under
the Hart-Scott-Rodino Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the "HSR Act"). We
will determine by December 10, 1999 whether we intend to make such filing under
the HSR Act. If we intend to so file, we agree to promptly make such filing, but
we will not be required to take any further action in connection therewith. If
such a filing is made and the applicable HSR Act waiting period is not
terminated by January 31, 2000, this Purchase Agreement shall terminate as of
such date. Delivery of and payment for the Shares will take place on December
13, 1999 (the "Closing Time") or, if applicable, the date of clearance of the
applicable time period under the HSR Act if such date shall occur after such
Closing Time (provided that if such Shares are issued to us after such Closing
Time, we shall receive any dividends or rights payable on the Shares (other than
the Split) from the date of this Purchase Agreement to the date the shares are
issued to us). The certificate for the Shares will be in definitive form,
registered in our name. We will make payment of the purchase price for the
Shares to the Company by wire transfer of next-day clearinghouse funds.

     The Company represents and warrants that the Shares have been duly and
validly authorized and, when issued and delivered to and paid for by us pursuant
to this Purchase Agreement, will be fully paid and nonassessable. The
certificate for the Shares will be in valid form and the holders of outstanding
shares of capital stock of the Company are not entitled to preemptive rights to
subscribe for the Shares.

     We understand and acknowledge that the Shares have not been registered
under the Securities Act or any other applicable securities law, are being
offered in a transaction not requiring registration under the Securities Act
and, unless so registered, may not be offered, sold or otherwise transferred
except in compliance with the registration requirements of the Securities
<PAGE>

Act and any other applicable securities law, pursuant to an exemption therefrom
or in a transaction not subject thereto.

     We acknowledge that neither the Company nor any person representing the
Company has made any representations to us with respect to the Company or the
offering or sale of the Shares, other than the information contained in the
Company's registration statement on Form S-1 as filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on November 22, 1999 which has been delivered to us and upon
which we are relying in making our investment decision with respect to the
Shares, and we have had access to such financial and other information
concerning the Company and the Shares as we have deemed necessary in order to
make a decision to purchase the Shares, including an opportunity to ask
questions of and receive information from the Company.

     We represent and warrant that we are a "qualified institutional buyer" as
defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act.

     A "qualified institutional buyer" is any of the following entities, acting
     for its own account or the accounts of other qualified institutional
     buyers, that in the aggregate owns and invests on a discretionary basis at
     least $100 million in securities of issuers that are not affiliated with
     the entity:

          (a)  any organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
               Revenue Code, corporation (other than a bank as defined in
               section 3(a)(2) of the Securities Act or a savings and loan
               association or other institution referenced in section 3(a)(5)(A)
               of the Securities Act or a foreign bank or savings and loan
               association or equivalent institution), partnership, or
               Massachusetts or similar business trust; or

          (b)  any entity, all of the equity owners of which are qualified
               institutional buyers as described in clause (a) above, acting for
               its own account or the accounts of other qualified institutional
               buyers.

     We have determined our status as a "qualified institutional buyer" in
     accordance with the following guidelines:

          (i)  In determining the aggregate amount of securities owned and
               invested on a discretionary basis by us, the following
               instruments and interests were excluded: bank deposit notes and
               certificates of deposit; loan participations; repurchase
               agreements; securities owned but subject to a repurchase
               agreement; and currency, interest rate and commodity swaps.

          (ii) The aggregate value of securities owned and invested on a
               discretionary basis by us was deemed to be the cost of such
               securities, except where we report our securities holdings in our
               financial statements on the basis of their market value, and no
               current information with respect to the cost of those securities
               has been published. In the latter event, the securities were
               valued at market.


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          (iii)  In determining the aggregate amount of securities owned by us
                 and invested on a discretionary basis, securities owned by our
                 subsidiaries that are consolidated with us in our financial
                 statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
                 accounting principles were included if the investments of such
                 subsidiaries are managed under our discretion.

     We further represent and warrant that we are acquiring the Shares for our
own account, for investment purposes, not with a view to, or for offer or sale
in connection with directly or indirectly, any distribution in violation of the
Securities Act or any other applicable securities law and with no intention of
participating in the formulation, determination or direction of the basic
business decisions of the Company.

     We understand and acknowledge that a legend in substantially the form of
Exhibit A hereto will be placed on the certificate for the Shares.
- ---------

     The Company grants us registration rights as set forth on Exhibit B hereto
                                                               ---------
(as if the undersigned were a "Holder" or "Purchaser" as defined therein), to be
effective as of the Closing Time, pursuant to which we will have registration
rights relating to the resale by us of the Shares. The registration rights
provided by Exhibit B are those provided to the Company's Strategic Partners.
            ---------

     We agree, for a period of 270 days after the Closing Time, not to offer,
sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly,
any of the Shares or securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable
for any of the Shares, or publicly disclose the intention to make any such
offer, sale, pledge or disposition.

     Notwithstanding any other provision of this Purchase Agreement, we shall be
entitled to transfer, offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose
of, directly or indirectly, the Shares, any warrants issued to us by the Company
and our rights hereunder and under the registration rights agreements to a fund
expected to be established and majority owned by us (or an affiliate of which we
control) and British Telecommunications (or an affiliate under the control of
British Telecommunications) or to one or more affiliates or joint ventures of
which we control (each a "Permitted Transferee"), provided, that the Permitted
Transferee executes an agreement pursuant to which such transferee agrees to be
bound by the terms and provisions of this Purchase Agreement.  For purposes of
this Purchase Agreement, "control" shall mean having at least a majority voting
ownership interest in an affiliate.

     The Company agrees that so long as we and our Permitted Transferees own, in
the aggregate, at least 60% of the Shares, or own a combination of Shares and
other securities convertible into shares of Common Stock which in the aggregate
constitute 60% of the Shares, we shall have the right to designate an observer
(the "Observer") to attend meetings of the Company's Board of Directors.  The
Observer shall not have the right to vote on any matter presented to the Board
of Directors.  The Company shall give the Observer written notice of each
meeting of the Board of Directors thereof at the same time and in the same
manner as the members of the Board of Directors receive notice of such meetings,
and the Company shall permit the Observer to attend as an observer all meetings
of its Board of Directors.  The Observer shall be entitled to receive all
written materials and other information given to the


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directors in connection with such meetings at the same time such materials and
information are given to the directors, and the Observer shall keep such
materials and information and the deliberations of the Board of Directors
confidential.

     We and the Company each agree to consult with the other party to this
Purchase Agreement (and, if applicable, any Permitted Transferees) prior to
issuing any press releases or publications, or making any public filings, with
respect to the transactions contemplated in this Purchase Agreement or which
otherwise discloses our investment in the Company, except as otherwise
prohibited by law or any governmental or regulatory authority.

     This Purchase Agreement has been duly authorized by the Company and, when
executed and delivered by the Company, will constitute a valid and legally
binding agreement of the Company, enforceable in accordance with its terms,
subject as to enforcement to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization and similar
laws of general applicability relating to or affecting creditors' rights and
general principles of equity. This Purchase Agreement has been duly authorized
by us and, when executed and delivered by us, will constitute our valid and
legally binding agreement, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject as
to enforcement to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization and similar laws of
general applicability relating to or affecting creditors' rights and general
principles of equity.



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     Please confirm that the foregoing terms correctly set forth our agreement
by signing and returning to us the duplicate copy of this letter enclosed
herewith.

                                   Very truly yours,

                                   AT&T CORP.

                                   By: /s/ Ray Ligouri
                                       ----------------------------------
                                       Name: Ray Ligouri
                                       Title:

Agreed and accepted as of the
 date first written above

INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

By: /s/ Henry N. Nassau
    --------------------------------
    Name: Henry N. Nassau
    Title: Managing Director


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                                   EXHIBIT A
                                   ---------

THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS
AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES ACT, AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED WITHOUT
REGISTRATION UNDER SUCH ACTS OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, SATISFACTORY TO THE
COMPANY, THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

THESE SECURITIES ARE SUBJECT TO TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED IN A LETTER
AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER   , 1999 BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND THE INITIAL PURCHASER
OF THESE SECURITIES, A COPY OF WHICH IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE OFFICES
OF THE COMPANY.*


*  To be deleted at our request after the 270th day.


                                      A-1
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                                   EXHIBIT B
                                   ---------


                              REGISTRATION RIGHTS
                              -------------------


     1.1  Piggyback Registration.
          ----------------------

          (a) If the Company at any time after the consummation of its initial
public offering proposes for any reason, whether for its own account or the
account of others, to register any of its securities under the Securities Act,
other than pursuant to a Special Registration Statement (as hereinafter
defined), it shall each such time promptly give written notice to the registered
Holders of the Eligible Securities (as defined in Section 1.1(c)) of its
intention to do so, and, upon the written request, given within twenty (20) days
after receipt of any such notice, of a Holder to register any of its Eligible
Securities, the Company shall (subject to Section 1.1(b)) use its best efforts
to cause all Eligible Securities with respect to which Holders shall have so
requested registration to be registered under the Securities Act promptly upon
receipt of the written request of such Holders for such registration, all to the
extent required to permit the sale or other disposition by the Holders of the
Eligible Securities so registered in the manner contemplated by such
registration statement.  "Special Registration Statement" means a registration
statement on Forms S-8 or S-4 or any successor form or other registration
statement relating to shares of Common Stock issued in connection with an
acquisition of an entity or business or other business combination, or shares of
Common Stock issued in connection with stock option or other employee benefit
plans.

          (b) In connection with any exercise by a Holder of its "piggyback"
registration rights pursuant to this Section 1.1 in connection with any
underwritten offering of securities of the Company, if the Company is advised in
writing (with a copy to the Holders requesting registration) by the lead
underwriter for the offering that, in such firm's opinion, a registration of
Eligible Securities at that time would interfere with the orderly sale and
distribution of the securities being sold by the Company for its own account,
then the number of shares that may be included in the underwriting shall be
allocated, first, to the Company, second, to each of the Holders requesting
inclusion of their Eligible Securities in such registration statement on a pro
rata basis based on the total number of Eligible Securities held by each such
Holder and, third, to any other shareholders requesting registration.

          (c) For purposes of this Exhibit B, the following terms shall have the
following meanings: (i) "Common Stock" shall mean the shares of common stock of
Internet Capital or any successor corporation; (ii) "Company" shall mean and
include Internet Capital and any successor corporation; (iii) "Eligible
Securities" shall mean, on any date, (A) all shares of Common Stock or other
securities of the Company issued by way of a stock split, stock dividend,
recapitalization, merger or consolidation, (B) plus all shares of Common Stock
or other securities of the Company issued in respect of the Note and Warrant or
purchased under the letter agreement to which this Exhibit B is attached, (C)
but exclusive of any securities described in clauses (A) or (B) which have been
(1) sold in a public offering registered under Securities Act or (2)
subsequently sold pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act; (iv) "Holders"
shall
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mean each purchaser listed on the signature page of the letter agreement to
which this Exhibit B is attached ("Purchaser"), each Strategic Partner, as such
term is defined in the Securities Holders Agreement (the "SHA"), dated February
2, 1999 among Internet Capital and the investors named therein, for so long as
(and to the extent that) it owns any Eligible Securities, each of their
respective successors, assigns, and transferees who become registered owners of
Eligible Securities, and the holders of Eligible Securities pursuant to the
Convertible Note (the "Note") dated May 10, 1999 and the Common Stock Purchase
Warrant (the "Warrant"), dated May 10, 1999; and (v) "Internet Capital" shall
mean Internet Capital Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation.

     1.2  Demand Registration.
          -------------------

          (a) Any Purchaser or Strategic Partner may, at any time after
consummation of the Company's initial public offering of equity securities,
request in writing that the Company cause a registration statement to be filed
under the Securities Act (on any Form then available to the Company) with
respect to such of its Eligible Securities as it shall specify in such request,
provided that (i) the gross proceeds from such offering will be or are
reasonably expected to be not less than $5 million and (ii) such Purchaser or
Strategic Partner includes at least 25% of its Eligible Securities in its
request.  The Company shall promptly give written notice of such request to the
other Holders of Eligible Securities and afford them the opportunity of
including in the requested registration statement such of their Eligible
Securities as they shall specify in a written notice given to the Company within
thirty (30) days after their receipt of the Company's notice of the request for
the filing of a registration statement.  Following receipt of such notices, the
Company shall promptly use its best efforts to cause all Eligible Securities
with respect to which Holders shall have so requested registration to be
registered under the Securities Act, all to the extent required to permit the
sale or other disposition by the Holders of the Eligible Securities so
registered in the manner specified by such Holders in their notices and pursuant
to this Section.

          (b) The Company shall not be required to file and cause to become
effective more than two (2) registration statements at the demand of any
Purchaser or Strategic Partner made under this Section 1.2.

          (c) If the Holders of the Eligible Securities making such demand
propose to sell their Eligible Securities in a firm commitment underwriting and
the managing underwriter advises such Holders that not all Eligible Securities
of such Holders can be included in such offering, then the requisite number of
Eligible Securities shall be excluded from registration on a basis pro rata
among the Holders of the Eligible Securities requesting such registration on the
basis of the number of Eligible Securities held by each of them.  If by virtue
of this Section 1.2(c), more than 50% of the Eligible Securities which a
Purchaser or Strategic Partner has demanded be registered are excluded from the
registration statements then such Purchaser or Strategic Partner shall not be
deemed to have exercised a demand registration right under this Section 1.2.

          (d) Provided the Company has honored its obligations under Section
1.1, no demand registration right granted in this Section may be exercised by
any Purchaser or


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Strategic Partner during any period of time beginning on the date the Company
(i) files a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission
registering any of its securities for sale to the public or (ii) files a
registration statement upon the demand of any other Strategic Partner pursuant
to this Section 1.2, and ending on the earlier to occur of (A) 90 days after the
date on which such registration statement is declared effective by the
Securities and Exchange Commission or otherwise becomes effective, and (B) the
180th day after the date of such filing.

          (e) The demand registration rights granted in this Section 1.2 to any
Holder shall expire, if not exercised prior thereto, on the date on which more
than 90% of all Eligible Securities (as of the date of this Agreement) held by
such Holder shall have been publicly sold by the Holders thereof in a public
offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or pursuant to Rule 144
thereunder.

     1.3  Form S-3 Registrations.  In addition to the rights provided the
          ----------------------
Holders of registrable securities in Sections 1.1 and 1.2 above, if the
registration of Eligible Securities under the Securities Act can be effected on
Form S-3 (or any similar form promulgated by the Commission), then upon the
written request of one or more Holders of Eligible Securities, the Company will
so notify each Holder of Eligible Securities, including each Holder who has a
right to acquire Eligible Securities, and then will, as expeditiously as
possible, use its best efforts to effect qualification and registration under
the Securities Act on Form S-3 of all or such portion of the Eligible Securities
as the Holder or Holders shall specify pursuant to this Section 1.3, provided
that the Company shall have no obligation to file a registration statement under
this Section 1.3 unless the gross proceeds from the offering will be or are
reasonably expected to be not less than $500,000.

     1.4  Registration Procedures.  If and whenever the Company is under an
          -----------------------
obligation pursuant to the provisions of this Exhibit B to use its best efforts
to effect the registration of any Eligible Securities the Company shall, as
expeditiously as practicable:

          (a) prepare and file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a
registration statement with respect to such Eligible Securities and use its best
efforts to cause such registration statement to become effective;

          (b) prepare and file with the Securities and Exchange Commission such
amendments and supplements to such registration statement and the prospectus
used in connection therewith as may be necessary to keep such registration
statement effective under the Securities Act until the earlier of such time as
all securities covered thereby have been sold or one hundred and eighty (180)
days after such registration statement becomes effective, as such period may be
extended pursuant to Section 1.5, and to comply with the provisions of the
Securities Act with respect to the sale or other disposition of all Eligible
Securities covered by such registration statement for such period;

          (c) furnish to each selling stockholder such numbers of copies of each
prospectus (including each preliminary prospectus) in conformity with the
requirements of the


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Securities Act, and such other documents as such seller may reasonably request
in order to facilitate the public sale or other disposition of such Eligible
Securities;

          (d) use its best efforts to register or qualify the Eligible
Securities covered by such registration statement under the securities or blue
sky laws of such jurisdictions as the managing underwriter, if any, or if there
is no managing underwriter, the Holders of at least 25% of the Eligible
Securities, shall request (provided that the Company shall not be required to
consent to general service of process for all purposes in any jurisdiction where
it is not then qualified) and do any and all other acts or things which may be
reasonably necessary or advisable to enable such seller to consummate the public
sale or other disposition in such jurisdictions of such Eligible Securities;

          (e) notify each seller of the Eligible Securities covered by such
registration statement, at any time when a prospectus relating thereto is
required to be delivered under the Securities Act within the appropriate period
mentioned in clause (b) of this Section 1.4, of the happening of any event as a
result of which the prospectus included in such registration statement, as then
in effect, includes an untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a
material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements
therein not misleading in the light of the circumstances then existing, and at
the request of any such seller prepare and furnish to such seller a reasonable
number of copies of a supplement to or an amendment of such prospectus as may be
necessary so that, as thereafter delivered to the purchasers of such Eligible
Securities, such prospectus shall not include an untrue statement of a material
fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary
to make the statements therein not misleading in the light of the circumstances
then existing; and

          (f) furnish on the date that such Eligible Securities are delivered to
the underwriters for sale pursuant to such registration or, if such Eligible
Securities are not being sold through underwriters, on the date that the
registration statement with respect to such Eligible Securities becomes
effective, (i) an opinion, dated such date, of the independent counsel
representing the Company for the purposes of such registration, addressed to the
underwriters, if any, and at the request of any Holder or Holders of Eligible
Securities requesting registration pursuant to this Exhibit B, to the Holder or
Holders making such request, stating that such registration statement has become
effective under the Securities Act and that (1) no stop order suspending the
effectiveness thereof has been issued and, to the best knowledge of such
counsel, no proceedings for that purpose have been instituted or are pending or
contemplated under the Securities Act; (2) the registration statement, the
related prospectus, and each amendment or supplement thereto, comply as to form
in all material respects with the requirements of the Securities Act and the
applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission
thereunder (except that such counsel need express no opinion as to financial
statements contained therein); (3) such counsel has no reason to believe that
either the registration statement or the prospectus, or any amendment or
supplement thereto, contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to
state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the
statements therein not misleading (except that such counsel need express no
opinion as to financial statements contained therein); (4) the description in
the registration statement or the prospectus, or any amendment or supplement
thereto, of all legal and governmental matters and all contracts and other legal
documents or instruments are accurate


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and fairly present the information required to be shown; (5) such counsel does
not know of any legal or governmental proceedings, pending or contemplated,
required to be described in the registration statement or prospectus, or any
amendment or supplement thereto, which are not described as required, nor of any
contracts or documents or instruments of a character required to be described in
the registration statement or prospectus, or any amendment or supplement
thereto, or to be filed as exhibits to the registration statement which are not
described and filed as required, and (6) such other legal matters with respect
to such registration as the underwriters, if any, and any such Holder or Holders
requesting such opinion may reasonably request; and (ii) in the case of an
underwritten offering, a comfort letter, dated such date, from the independent
certified public accountants of the Company, addressed to the underwriters and
the Company's Board of Directors in the customary form.

     1.5  Delay in Registration.  Notwithstanding anything contained in
          ---------------------
this Agreement to the contrary, the Company reserves the right to delay any such
registration pursuant to this Exhibit B for a period of not more than one
hundred and twenty (120) days, or to withhold efforts to cause such registration
statement to become effective for a period of not more than one hundred twenty
(120) days, if the Board of Directors of the Company determines in good faith
that such registration might (A) interfere with or affect the negotiation or
completion of any material transaction that is being contemplated by the
Company, or (B) involve initial or continuing disclosure obligations materially
adverse to the best interests of the Company's shareholders.  If, after a
registration statement becomes effective, the Company advises the Holders of the
registrable securities covered by such registration statement that the Company
considers it appropriate for the registration statement to be amended, the
Holders of such shares shall suspend any further sales of their registered
shares until the Company advises them that the registration statement has been
amended.  The time periods referred to this Exhibit B shall be extended for an
additional number of business days during which the rights to sell shares was
suspended.

     1.6  Information to be Furnished by Holders of Eligible Securities.
          -------------------------------------------------------------
Each prospective seller of Eligible Securities, registered or to be registered
under any registration statement shall furnish to the Company such information
and execute such documents regarding the Eligible Securities held by such seller
and the intended method of disposition thereof as the Company shall reasonably
request in connection with the action to be taken by the Company.

     1.7  Expenses of Registration.
          ------------------------

          (a) All expenses incurred by the Company in complying with this
Exhibit B (other than the underwriting discounts and commissions), including,
without limitation: (i) all registration and filing fees (including all expenses
incident to filing with the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.);
(ii) the fees and expenses of complying with securities and blue sky laws; (iii)
expense allowances of the underwriters; (iv) printing expenses; (v) fees and
disbursements of Company counsel and of one counsel for the participating
Holders together, which counsel is reasonably acceptable to the Holders; and
(vi) the fees and expenses of the independent public accountants (including the
expense of any special audits in connection with any such registration), are
hereinafter called "Registration Expenses."  All underwriting


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discounts and commissions applicable to the Eligible Securities covered by any
such registration, are herein called "Selling Expenses."

          (b) The Company shall pay all Registration Expenses in connection with
all piggyback registrations under Section 1.1 and all demand registrations under
Section 1.2 plus up to one (1) S-3 registration per year pursuant to Section
1.3.  All Selling Expenses in connection with each registration pursuant to this
Exhibit B and any legal fees and expenses of additional special counsel for the
sellers shall be borne by the seller or sellers therein in proportion to the
number of Eligible Securities included by each in such registration, or in such
other proportions as they may agree upon.

     1.8  Indemnification.
          ---------------

          (a) The Company shall indemnify and hold harmless each Holder of
Eligible Securities, its executive officers, directors and controlling persons
(within the meaning of the Securities Act) and each person who participates as
an underwriter or controlling person of an underwriter (within the meaning of
the Securities Act) with respect to a registration statement pursuant to this
Exhibit B against any loss, claims, damages or liabilities to which any of them
may become subject under the Securities Act or otherwise insofar as such losses,
claims, damages or liabilities (or actions in respect thereof) arise out of or
are based upon any untrue statement of any material fact contained in a
registration statement including Eligible Securities owned by such Holder, any
preliminary prospectus or final prospectus contained therein, or any amendment
or supplement thereto, or arise out of or are based upon the omission to state
therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the
statements therein not misleading, and will reimburse any of them for any legal
or other expenses reasonably incurred by any of them in connection with
investigating or defending any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action;
provided, however, that the Company shall not be liable hereunder to a
particular Holder in any such case if any such loss, claim, damage, or liability
arises out of or is based upon any untrue statement or omission made in such
registration statement, prospectus or amendment or supplement thereto in
reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to the
Company for such purpose by such Holder or by its representative or by any
underwriter on behalf of such Holder or if the untrue statement or omission is
corrected in a supplement or amendment to the prospectus provided by the Company
to such Holder in a timely fashion in accordance with this Exhibit B which was
not used by such Holder.

          (b) Each Holder of Eligible Securities joining in any registration
statement of the Company pursuant to this Exhibit B shall indemnify and hold
harmless the Company, its executive officers, directors, and controlling persons
(within the meaning of the Securities Act) and each person who participates as
an underwriter or controlling person of an underwriter (within the meaning of
the Securities Act) with respect to a registration statement pursuant to Exhibit
B against any losses, claims, damages, or liabilities to which any of them may
become subject under the Securities Act or otherwise insofar as such losses,
claims, damages, or liabilities (or actions in respect thereof) arise out of or
are based upon any untrue statement of any material fact contained in such
registration statement, any preliminary prospectus or final prospectus contained
therein, or any amendment or supplement thereto, or arise out of or are based
upon the omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated


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therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, made in
reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to the
Company by such Holder or by its representative or by any underwriter on behalf
of such Holder for such purpose, and will reimburse any of them for any legal or
other expenses reasonably incurred by them in connection with investigating or
defending, any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action provided, however,
that the total amount payable by a Holder under this Section 1.8(b) shall not
exceed the net proceeds received by such Holder in such registered offering.

          (c) Promptly after receipt by an indemnified party under this Section
1.8 of notice of the commencement of any action, such indemnified party will, if
a claim in respect thereof is to be made against an indemnifying party, notify
the indemnifying party in writing of the commencement thereof and the
indemnifying party shall have the right to assume the defense thereof with
counsel mutually satisfactory to the parties. The failure to notify an
indemnifying party promptly of the commencement of any such action, if
prejudicial to the ability to defend such action, shall relieve such
indemnifying party of any liability to the indemnified party under this Section
1.8, but the omission so to notify the indemnifying party will not relieve such
party of any liability that such party may have to any indemnified party other
than under this Section 1.8.

          (d) If the indemnification provided for in this Section 1.8 is
unavailable to or insufficient to hold harmless an amount in excess of the
proceeds received by such Holder in the offering.

     1.9  Underwriting Agreement.  If Eligible Securities are sold pursuant
          ----------------------
to a registration statement in an underwritten offering pursuant to this Exhibit
B, the Company and the Holders participating therein agree to enter into an
underwriting agreement containing customary representations and warranties with
respect to the business and operations of an issuer of, or, as the case may be,
the seller of the securities being registered and customary covenants and
agreements to be performed by such issuer or seller, including, without limiting
the generality of the foregoing, customary provisions with respect to
indemnification by the Company of the underwriter(s) of such offering.

     1.10 Subsequent Registration Rights.  The Company has not and shall
          ------------------------------
not grant any registration rights to any other person that are more favorable to
such person than the registration rights granted to the Holders hereunder
without the prior written consent of the Holders of at least a majority of the
Eligible Securities.


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                                                                   Exhibit 10.26

                                                          December       , 1999
Internet Capital Group, Inc.
435 Devon Park Drive, Building 800
Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087
Attention:  Walter W. Buckley, Jr.

Gentlemen and Ladies:

     The purpose of this letter agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") is to
confirm our agreement to purchase from Internet Capital Group, Inc. (the
"Company"), (A) convertible subordinated notes due 2004 ("Convertible Notes") in
the aggregate principal amount of $20,000,000 (the "Notes) and (B) a number of
shares, rounded down to the nearest whole number (the "Shares" and together with
the Notes, the "Securities"), of the Company's common stock, $.001 par value per
share (the "Common Stock"), equal to $20,000,000 divided by the purchase price
per share to be paid by us for the Shares.

     The purchase price per note to be paid by us for the Notes will be the same
as the per note "Public Offering Price" as it appears on the cover of the final
prospectus relating to the Company's underwritten registered public offering of
Convertible Notes filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November
22, 1999 (the "Note Offering"), at the time such final prospectus is first filed
by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule
424(b) of the rules and regulations under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
(the "Securities Act").  Our obligation to purchase the Notes is conditioned
solely upon the closing of the Note Offering.  Delivery of and payment for the
Notes (the "Note Closing Date") will take place at the "Closing Time" as defined
in the Underwriting Agreement with respect to the Note Offering to be entered
into among the Company and the underwriters to be named therein.  The
certificate for the Notes will be in definitive form, registered in our name.

     The purchase price per share to be paid by us for the Shares will be the
same as the per share "Public Offering Price" as it appears on the cover page of
the final prospectus relating to the Company's underwritten registered public
offering of Common Stock filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
November 22, 1999 (the "Public Offering"), at the time such final prospectus is
first filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant
to Rule 424(b) of the rules and regulations under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (the "Securities Act"). Our obligation to purchase the Shares is
conditioned solely upon the closing of the Public Offering. Delivery of and
payment for the Shares (the "Share Closing Date") will take place at the
"Closing Time" as defined in the Underwriting Agreement with respect to the
Public Offering to be entered into among the Company and the underwriters to be
named therein. The certificate for the Shares will be in definitive form,
registered in our name. We will make payment of the purchase price for the
Securities to the Company by wire transfer of immediately available funds.

     The Notes have been duly and validly authorized and, when issued and
delivered to and paid for by us pursuant to this Purchase Agreement, will be a
valid and binding obligation of ours enforceable against us in accordance with
their terms.  The Shares have been duly and
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validly authorized and, when issued and delivered to and paid for by us pursuant
to this Purchase Agreement, will be fully paid and nonassessable. The
certificates for the Securities will be in valid form and the holders of
outstanding Securities of the Company are not entitled to preemptive rights to
subscribe for the Securities.

     We understand and acknowledge that the Securities have not been registered
under the Securities Act or any other applicable securities law, are being
offered in a transaction not requiring registration under the Securities Act
and, unless so registered, may not be offered, sold or otherwise transferred
except in compliance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act
and any other applicable securities law, pursuant to an exemption therefrom or
in a transaction not subject thereto.

     We acknowledge that neither the Company nor any person representing the
Company has made any representations to us with respect to the Company or the
offering or sale of the Securities, other than the information contained in the
Company's registration statement on Form S-1 for the Public Offering and Note
Offering which has been delivered to us and upon which we are relying in making
our investment decision with respect to the Securities, and we have had access
to such financial and other information concerning the Company and the
Securities as we have deemed necessary in order to make a decision to purchase
the Securities, including an opportunity to ask questions of and receive
information from the Company.

     We represent and warrant that we are a "qualified institutional buyer" as
defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act.

     A "qualified institutional buyer" is any of the following entities, acting
     for its own account or the accounts of other qualified institutional
     buyers, that in the aggregate owns and invests on a discretionary basis at
     least $100 million in securities of issuers that are not affiliated with
     the entity:

          (a)  any organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
               Revenue Code, corporation (other than a bank as defined in
               section 3(a)(2) of the Securities Act or a savings and loan
               association or other institution referenced in section 3(a)(5)(A)
               of the Securities Act or a foreign bank or savings and loan
               association or equivalent institution), partnership, or
               Massachusetts or similar business trust; or

          (b)  any entity, all of the equity owners of which are qualified
               institutional buyers as described in clause (a) above, acting for
               its own account or the accounts of other qualified institutional
               buyers.

     We have determined our status as a "qualified institutional buyer" in
     accordance with the following guidelines:

          (i)  In determining the aggregate amount of securities owned and
               invested on a discretionary basis by us, the following
               instruments and interests were excluded: bank deposit notes and
               certificates of deposit; loan participations; repurchase
               agreements; securities owned but subject to a repurchase
               agreement; and currency, interest rate and commodity swaps.

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        (ii)   The aggregate value of securities owned and invested on a
               discretionary basis by us was deemed to be the cost of such
               securities, except where we report our securities holdings in our
               financial statements on the basis of their market value, and no
               current information with respect to the cost of those securities
               has been published. In the latter event, the securities were
               valued at market.

        (iii)  In determining the aggregate amount of securities owned by us
               and invested on a discretionary basis, securities owned by our
               subsidiaries that are consolidated with us in our financial
               statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
               accounting principles were included if the investments of such
               subsidiaries are managed under our discretion.

     We further represent and warrant that we are acquiring the Securities for
our own account, for investment purposes, not with a view to, or for offer or
sale in connection with directly or indirectly, any distribution in violation of
the Securities Act or any other applicable securities law and with no intention
of participating in the formulation, determination or direction of the basic
business decisions of the Company.

     We understand and acknowledge that a legend in substantially the form of
Exhibit A hereto will be placed on the certificate for the Securities.
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     The Company grants us registration rights as set forth on Exhibit B hereto
                                                               ---------
(as if the undersigned were a "Holder" or "Purchaser" as defined therein), to be
effective as of the Closing Time, pursuant to which we will have registration
rights relating to the resale by us of the Shares. The registration rights
provided by Exhibit B are those provided to the Company's Strategic Partners
            ---------

     We agree, for a period of 270 days after the Closing Time, not to offer,
sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly,
any of the Shares, Notes or securities exchangeable or exercisable for any of
the Notes, or publicly disclose the intention to make any such offer, sale,
pledge or disposition.

     This Purchase Agreement has been duly authorized by the Company and, when
executed and delivered by the Company, will constitute a valid and legally
binding agreement of the Company, enforceable in accordance with its terms,
subject as to enforcement to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization and similar
laws of general applicability relating to or affecting creditors' rights and
general principles of equity. This Purchase Agreement has been duly authorized
by us and, when executed and delivered by us, will constitute our valid and
legally binding agreement, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject as
to enforcement to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization and similar laws of
general applicability relating to or affecting creditors' rights and general
principles of equity.


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     Please confirm that the foregoing terms correctly set forth our agreement
by signing and returning to us the duplicate copy of this letter enclosed
herewith.


                                         Very truly yours,

                                         INTERNET ASSETS, INC.

                                         By: /s/ Bader Al-Rezaihan
                                             ----------------------------------
                                             Name:  Bader Al-Rezaihan
                                             Title:

Agreed and accepted as of the
 date first written above

INTERNET CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

By: /s/ Henry N. Nassau
   -------------------------------------
   Name:  Henry N. Nassau
   Title: Managing Director

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                                    EXHIBIT A
                                    ---------

THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS
AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES ACT, AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED WITHOUT
REGISTRATION UNDER SUCH ACTS OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, SATISFACTORY TO THE
COMPANY, THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

THESE SECURITIES ARE SUBJECT TO TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED IN A LETTER
AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER      , 1999 BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND THE INITIAL
PURCHASER OF THESE SECURITIES, A COPY OF WHICH IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT
THE OFFICES OF THE COMPANY.

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                                   EXHIBIT B
                                   ---------


                              REGISTRATION RIGHTS
                              -------------------


          1.1  Piggyback Registration.
               ----------------------

               (a) If the Company at any time after the consummation of its
initial public offering proposes for any reason, whether for its own account or
the account of others, to register any of its securities under the Securities
Act, other than pursuant to a Special Registration Statement (as hereinafter
defined), it shall each such time promptly give written notice to the registered
Holders of the Eligible Securities (as defined in Section 1.1(c)) of its
intention to do so, and, upon the written request, given within twenty (20) days
after receipt of any such notice, of a Holder to register any of its Eligible
Securities, the Company shall (subject to Section 1.1(b)) use its best efforts
to cause all Eligible Securities with respect to which Holders shall have so
requested registration to be registered under the Securities Act promptly upon
receipt of the written request of such Holders for such registration, all to the
extent required to permit the sale or other disposition by the Holders of the
Eligible Securities so registered in the manner contemplated by such
registration statement. "Special Registration Statement" means a registration
statement on Forms S-8 or S-4 or any successor form or other registration
statement relating to shares of Common Stock issued in connection with an
acquisition of an entity or business or other business combination, or shares of
Common Stock issued in connection with stock option or other employee benefit
plans.

               (b) In connection with any exercise by a Holder of its
"piggyback" registration rights pursuant to this Section 1.1 in connection with
any underwritten offering of securities of the Company, if the Company is
advised in writing (with a copy to the Holders requesting registration) by the
lead underwriter for the offering that, in such firm's opinion, a registration
of Eligible Securities at that time would interfere with the orderly sale and
distribution of the securities being sold by the Company for its own account,
then the number of shares that may be included in the underwriting shall be
allocated, first, to the Company, second, to each of the Holders requesting
inclusion of their Eligible Securities in such registration statement on a pro
rata basis based on the total number of Eligible Securities held by each such
Holder and, third, to any other shareholders requesting registration.

               (c) For purposes of this Exhibit B, the following terms shall
have the following meanings: (i) "Common Stock" shall mean the shares of common
stock of Internet Capital or any successor corporation; (ii) "Company" shall
mean and include Internet Capital and any successor corporation; (iii) "Eligible
Securities" shall mean, on any date, (A) all shares of Common Stock or other
securities of the Company issued by way of a stock split, stock dividend,
recapitalization, merger or consolidation, (B) plus all shares of Common Stock
or other securities of the Company issued in respect of the Note and Warrant or
purchased under, or issued in respect of the Notes purchased under, the letter
agreement to which this Exhibit B is attached, (C) but exclusive of any
securities described in clauses (A) or (B) which have been (1) sold in a public
offering registered under Securities Act or (2) subsequently sold pursuant to
Rule
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144 under the Securities Act; (iv) "Holders" shall mean each purchaser listed on
the signature page of the letter agreement to which this Exhibit B is attached
("Purchaser"), each Strategic Partner, as such term is defined in the Securities
Holders Agreement (the "SHA"), dated February 2, 1999 among Internet Capital and
the investors named therein, for so long as (and to the extent that) it owns any
Eligible Securities, each of their respective successors, assigns, and
transferees who become registered owners of Eligible Securities, and the holders
of Eligible Securities pursuant to the Convertible Note (the "Note") dated May
10, 1999 and the Common Stock Purchase Warrant (the "Warrant"), dated May 10,
1999; and (v) "Internet Capital" shall mean Internet Capital Group, Inc., a
Delaware corporation.

          1.2  Demand Registration.
               -------------------

               (a) Any Purchaser or Strategic Partner may, at any time after
consummation of the Company's initial public offering of equity securities,
request in writing that the Company cause a registration statement to be filed
under the Securities Act (on any Form then available to the Company) with
respect to such of its Eligible Securities as it shall specify in such request,
provided that (i) the gross proceeds from such offering will be or are
reasonably expected to be not less than $5 million and (ii) such Purchaser or
Strategic Partner includes at least 25% of its Eligible Securities in its
request.  The Company shall promptly give written notice of such request to the
other Holders of Eligible Securities and afford them the opportunity of
including in the requested registration statement such of their Eligible
Securities as they shall specify in a written notice given to the Company within
thirty (30) days after their receipt of the Company's notice of the request for
the filing of a registration statement.  Following receipt of such notices, the
Company shall promptly use its best efforts to cause all Eligible Securities
with respect to which Holders shall have so requested registration to be
registered under the Securities Act, all to the extent required to permit the
sale or other disposition by the Holders of the Eligible Securities so
registered in the manner specified by such Holders in their notices and pursuant
to this Section.

               (b) The Company shall not be required to file and cause to become
effective more than two (2) registration statements at the demand of any
Purchaser or Strategic Partner made under this Section 1.2.

               (c) If the Holders of the Eligible Securities making such demand
propose to sell their Eligible Securities in a firm commitment underwriting and
the managing underwriter advises such Holders that not all Eligible Securities
of such Holders can be included in such offering, then the requisite number of
Eligible Securities shall be excluded from registration on a basis pro rata
among the Holders of the Eligible Securities requesting such registration on the
basis of the number of Eligible Securities held by each of them.  If by virtue
of this Section 1.2(c), more than 50% of the Eligible Securities which a
Purchaser or Strategic Partner has demanded be registered are excluded from the
registration statements then such Purchaser or Strategic Partner shall not be
deemed to have exercised a demand registration right under this Section 1.2.

               (d) Provided the Company has honored its obligations under
Section 1.1, no demand registration right granted in this Section may be
exercised by any Purchaser or
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Strategic Partner during any period of time beginning on the date the Company
(i) files a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission
registering any of its securities for sale to the public or (ii) files a
registration statement upon the demand of any other Strategic Partner pursuant
to this Section 1.2, and ending on the earlier to occur of (A) 90 days after the
date on which such registration statement is declared effective by the
Securities and Exchange Commission or otherwise becomes effective, and (B) the
180th day after the date of such filing.

               (e) The demand registration rights granted in this Section 1.2
shall expire, if not exercised prior thereto, on the date on which more than 90%
of all Eligible Securities (as of the date of this Agreement) shall have been
publicly sold by the Holders thereof in a public offering registered under the
Securities Act of 1933 or pursuant to Rule 144 thereunder.

          1.3  Form S-3 Registrations.  In addition to the rights provided the
               ----------------------
Holders of registrable securities in Sections 1.1 and 1.2 above, if the
registration of Eligible Securities under the Securities Act can be effected on
Form S-3 (or any similar form promulgated by the Commission), then upon the
written request of one or more Holders of Eligible Securities, the Company will
so notify each Holder of Eligible Securities, including each Holder who has a
right to acquire Eligible Securities, and then will, as expeditiously as
possible, use its best efforts to effect qualification and registration under
the Securities Act on Form S-3 of all or such portion of the Eligible Securities
as the Holder or Holders shall specify pursuant to this Section 1.3, provided
that the Company shall have no obligation to file a registration statement under
this Section 1.3 unless the gross proceeds from the offering will be or are
reasonably expected to be not less than $500,000.

          1.4  Registration Procedures.  If and whenever the Company is under an
               -----------------------
obligation pursuant to the provisions of this Exhibit B to use its best efforts
to effect the registration of any Eligible Securities the Company shall, as
expeditiously as practicable:

               (a) prepare and file with the Securities and Exchange Commission
a registration statement with respect to such Eligible Securities and use its
best efforts to cause such registration statement to become effective;

               (b) prepare and file with the Securities and Exchange Commission
such amendments and supplements to such registration statement and the
prospectus used in connection therewith as may be necessary to keep such
registration statement effective under the Securities Act until the earlier of
such time as all securities covered thereby have been sold or one hundred and
eighty (180) days after such registration statement becomes effective, as such
period may be extended pursuant to Section 1.5, and to comply with the
provisions of the Securities Act with respect to the sale or other disposition
of all Eligible Securities covered by such registration statement for such
period;

               (c) furnish to each selling stockholder such numbers of copies of
each prospectus (including each preliminary prospectus) in conformity with the
requirements of the

                                      B-3
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Securities Act, and such other documents as such seller may reasonably request
in order to facilitate the public sale or other disposition of such Eligible
Securities;

          (d) use its best efforts to register or qualify the Eligible
Securities covered by such registration statement under the securities or blue
sky laws of such jurisdictions as the managing underwriter, if any, or if there
is no managing underwriter, the Holders of at least 25% of the Eligible
Securities, shall request (provided that the Company shall not be required to
consent to general service of process for all purposes in any jurisdiction where
it is not then qualified) and do any and all other acts or things which may be
reasonably necessary or advisable to enable such seller to consummate the public
sale or other disposition in such jurisdictions of such Eligible Securities;

          (e) notify each seller of the Eligible Securities covered by such
registration statement, at any time when a prospectus relating thereto is
required to be delivered under the Securities Act within the appropriate period
mentioned in clause (b) of this Section 1.4, of the happening of any event as a
result of which the prospectus included in such registration statement, as then
in effect, includes an untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a
material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements
therein not misleading in the light of the circumstances then existing, and at
the request of any such seller prepare and furnish to such seller a reasonable
number of copies of a supplement to or an amendment of such prospectus as may be
necessary so that, as thereafter delivered to the purchasers of such Eligible
Securities, such prospectus shall not include an untrue statement of a material
fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary
to make the statements therein not misleading in the light of the circumstances
then existing; and

          (f) furnish on the date that such Eligible Securities are delivered to
the underwriters for sale pursuant to such registration or, if such Eligible
Securities are not being sold through underwriters, on the date that the
registration statement with respect to such Eligible Securities becomes
effective, (i) an opinion, dated such date, of the independent counsel
representing the Company for the purposes of such registration, addressed to the
underwriters, if any, and at the request of any Holder or Holders of Eligible
Securities requesting registration pursuant to this Exhibit B, to the Holder or
Holders making such request, stating that such registration statement has become
effective under the Securities Act and that (1) no stop order suspending the
effectiveness thereof has been issued and, to the best knowledge of such
counsel, no proceedings for that purpose have been instituted or are pending or
contemplated under the Securities Act; (2) the registration statement, the
related prospectus, and each amendment or supplement thereto, comply as to form
in all material respects with the requirements of the Securities Act and the
applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission
thereunder (except that such counsel need express no opinion as to financial
statements contained therein); (3) such counsel has no reason to believe that
either the registration statement or the prospectus, or any amendment or
supplement thereto, contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to
state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the
statements therein not misleading (except that such counsel need express no
opinion as to financial statements contained therein); (4) the description in
the registration statement or the prospectus, or any amendment or supplement
thereto, of all legal and governmental matters and all contracts and other legal
documents or instruments are accurate

                                      B-4
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and fairly present the information required to be shown; (5) such counsel does
not know of any legal or governmental proceedings, pending or contemplated,
required to be described in the registration statement or prospectus, or any
amendment or supplement thereto, which are not described as required, nor of any
contracts or documents or instruments of a character required to be described in
the registration statement or prospectus, or any amendment or supplement
thereto, or to be filed as exhibits to the registration statement which are not
described and filed as required, and (6) such other legal matters with respect
to such registration as the underwriters, if any, and any such Holder or Holders
requesting such opinion may reasonably request; and (ii) in the case of an
underwritten offering, a comfort letter, dated such date, from the independent
certified public accountants of the Company, addressed to the underwriters and
the Company's Board of Directors in the customary form.

          1.5  Delay in Registration.  Notwithstanding anything contained in
               ---------------------
this Agreement to the contrary, the Company reserves the right to delay any such
registration pursuant to this Exhibit B for a period of not more than one
hundred and twenty (120) days, or to withhold efforts to cause such registration
statement to become effective for a period of not more than one hundred twenty
(120) days, if the Board of Directors of the Company determines in good faith
that such registration might (A) interfere with or affect the negotiation or
completion of any material transaction that is being contemplated by the
Company, or (B) involve initial or continuing disclosure obligations materially
adverse to the best interests of the Company's shareholders.  If, after a
registration statement becomes effective, the Company advises the Holders of the
registrable securities covered by such registration statement that the Company
considers it appropriate for the registration statement to be amended, the
Holders of such shares shall suspend any further sales of their registered
shares until the Company advises them that the registration statement has been
amended.  The time periods referred to this Exhibit B shall be extended for an
additional number of business days during which the rights to sell shares was
suspended.

          1.6  Information to be Furnished by Holders of Eligible Securities.
               -------------------------------------------------------------
Each prospective seller of Eligible Securities, registered or to be registered
under any registration statement shall furnish to the Company such information
and execute such documents regarding the Eligible Securities held by such seller
and the intended method of disposition thereof as the Company shall reasonably
request in connection with the action to be taken by the Company.

          1.7  Expenses of Registration.
               ------------------------

               (a) All expenses incurred by the Company in complying with this
Exhibit B (other than the underwriting discounts and commissions), including,
without limitation: (i) all registration and filing fees (including all expenses
incident to filing with the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.);
(ii) the fees and expenses of complying with securities and blue sky laws; (iii)
expense allowances of the underwriters; (iv) printing expenses; (v) fees and
disbursements of Company counsel and of one counsel for the participating
Holders together, which counsel is reasonably acceptable to the Holders; and
(vi) the fees and expenses of the independent public accountants (including the
expense of any special audits in connection with any such registration), are
hereinafter called "Registration Expenses."  All underwriting

                                      B-5
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discounts and commissions applicable to the Eligible Securities covered by any
such registration, are herein called "Selling Expenses."

               (b) The Company shall pay all Registration Expenses in connection
with all piggyback registrations under Section 1.1 and all demand registrations
under Section 1.2 plus up to one (1) S-3 registration per year pursuant to
Section 1.3. All Selling Expenses in connection with each registration pursuant
to this Exhibit B and any legal fees and expenses of additional special counsel
for the sellers shall be borne by the seller or sellers therein in proportion to
the number of Eligible Securities included by each in such registration, or in
such other proportions as they may agree upon.

          1.8  Indemnification.
               ---------------

               (a) The Company shall indemnify and hold harmless each Holder of
Eligible Securities, its executive officers, directors and controlling persons
(within the meaning of the Securities Act) and each person who participates as
an underwriter or controlling person of an underwriter (within the meaning of
the Securities Act) with respect to a registration statement pursuant to this
Exhibit B against any loss, claims, damages or liabilities to which any of them
may become subject under the Securities Act or otherwise insofar as such losses,
claims, damages or liabilities (or actions in respect thereof) arise out of or
are based upon any untrue statement of any material fact contained in a
registration statement including Eligible Securities owned by such Holder, any
preliminary prospectus or final prospectus contained therein, or any amendment
or supplement thereto, or arise out of or are based upon the omission to state
therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the
statements therein not misleading, and will reimburse any of them for any legal
or other expenses reasonably incurred by any of them in connection with
investigating or defending any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action;
provided, however, that the Company shall not be liable hereunder to a
particular Holder in any such case if any such loss, claim, damage, or liability
arises out of or is based upon any untrue statement or omission made in such
registration statement, prospectus or amendment or supplement thereto in
reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to the
Company for such purpose by such Holder or by its representative or by any
underwriter on behalf of such Holder or if the untrue statement or omission is
corrected in a supplement or amendment to the prospectus provided by the Company
to such Holder in a timely fashion in accordance with this Exhibit B which was
not used by such Holder.

               (b) Each Holder of Eligible Securities joining in any
registration statement of the Company pursuant to this Exhibit B shall indemnify
and hold harmless the Company, its executive officers, directors, and
controlling persons (within the meaning of the Securities Act) and each person
who participates as an underwriter or controlling person of an underwriter
(within the meaning of the Securities Act) with respect to a registration
statement pursuant to Exhibit B against any losses, claims, damages, or
liabilities to which any of them may become subject under the Securities Act or
otherwise insofar as such losses, claims, damages, or liabilities (or actions in
respect thereof) arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement of any
material fact contained in such registration statement, any preliminary
prospectus or final prospectus contained therein, or any amendment or supplement
thereto, or arise out of or are based upon the omission to state therein a
material fact required to be stated

                                      B-6
<PAGE>

therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, made in
reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to the
Company by such Holder or by its representative or by any underwriter on behalf
of such Holder for such purpose, and will reimburse any of them for any legal or
other expenses reasonably incurred by them in connection with investigating or
defending, any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action provided, however,
that the total amount payable by a Holder under this Section 1.8(b) shall not
exceed the net proceeds received by such Holder in such registered offering.

               (c) Promptly after receipt by an indemnified party under this
Section 1.8 of notice of the commencement of any action, such indemnified party
will, if a claim in respect thereof is to be made against an indemnifying party,
notify the indemnifying party in writing of the commencement thereof and the
indemnifying party shall have the right to assume the defense thereof with
counsel mutually satisfactory to the parties. The failure to notify an
indemnifying party promptly of the commencement of any such action, if
prejudicial to the ability to defend such action, shall relieve such
indemnifying party of any liability to the indemnified party under this Section
1.8, but the omission so to notify the indemnifying party will not relieve such
party of any liability that such party may have to any indemnified party other
than under this Section 1.8.

               (d) If the indemnification provided for in this Section 1.8 is
unavailable to or insufficient to hold harmless an amount in excess of the
proceeds received by such Holder in the offering.

          1.9  Underwriting Agreement.  If Eligible Securities are sold pursuant
               ----------------------
to a registration statement in an underwritten offering pursuant to this Exhibit
B, the Company and the Holders participating therein agree to enter into an
underwriting agreement containing customary representations and warranties with
respect to the business and operations of an issuer of, or, as the case may be,
the seller of the securities being registered and customary covenants and
agreements to be performed by such issuer or seller, including, without limiting
the generality of the foregoing, customary provisions with respect to
indemnification by the Company of the underwriter(s) of such offering.

          1.10 "Market Stand-Off" Agreement.  Each Holder hereby agrees that it
               ----------------------------
shall not, to the extent requested by the Company or an underwriter of
securities of the Company, sell or otherwise transfer or dispose of any Eligible
Securities for up to that period of time following the effective date of a
registration statement of the Company filed under the Securities Act as is
requested by the managing underwriters of such offering, not to exceed one
hundred and eighty (180) days.

          1.11 Subsequent Registration Rights.  The Company shall not grant any
               ------------------------------
registration rights to any other person that are more favorable to such person
than the registration rights granted to the Holders hereunder without the prior
written consent of the Holders of at least a majority of the Eligible
Securities.

          1.12 Assignment.  The registration rights granted hereunder may be
               ----------
assigned by a Holder to any person who acquires such Holder's Eligible
Securities in accordance with the

                                      B-7


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SHA, if such Holder is party thereto, and the Amended and Restated Certificate
of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Company.

                                      B-8

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                                                                    Exhibit 21.1

                  Subsidiaries of Internet Capital Group, Inc.
                  -------------------------------------------

Name                                               Jurisdiction of Incorporation
- ----                                               -----------------------------

Internet Capital Group Operations, Inc.                       Delaware
IBIS (505) Limited                                         United Kingdom
ICG Holding, Inc.                                             Delaware
Animated Images, Inc.                                          Maine
Arbinet Holdings, Inc.                                        Delaware
asseTrade.com, Inc.                                           Delaware
Autovia Corporation                                           Delaware
Benchmarking Partners, Inc.                                Massachusetts
Bidcom, Inc.                                                 California
Blackboard Inc.                                               Delaware
Breakaway Solutions, Inc.                                     Delaware
ClearCommerce Corporation                                     Delaware
Collabria, Inc.                                               Delaware
CommerceQuest, Inc.                                           Florida
Commerx, Inc.                                                 Delaware
ComputerJobs.com, Inc.                                        Georgia
Context Integration, Inc.                                     Delaware
CyberCrop.com, Inc.                                           Delaware
Data West Corporation/1/                                      Delaware
Deja.com, Inc.                                                 Texas
e-Chemicals, Inc.                                             Delaware
eMarketWorld, Inc.                                            Delaware
eMerge Interactive, Inc.                                      Delaware
EmployeeLife.com                                             California
Entegrity Solutions Corporation                              California
Internet Commerce Systems, Inc.                               Delaware
iParts Inc.                                                    Delaware
JusticeLink, Inc.                                             Delaware
LinkShare Corporation                                         Delaware
NetVendor Inc.                                                Delaware
Onvia.com, Inc.                                              Washington
PaperExchange.com LLC                                         Delaware
Plan Sponsor Exchange, Inc.                                   Delaware
PrivaSeek, Inc.                                               Delaware
Purchasing Systems, Inc./2/                                   Delaware
Residential Delivery Services, Inc.                          Delaware*
SageMaker, Inc.                                               Delaware
Servicesoft Technologies, Inc.                                Delaware
Sky Alland Marketing, Inc.                                    Maryland
StarCite, Inc.                                                Delaware
Syncra Software, Inc.                                         Delaware
TRADEX Technologies, Inc.                                     Delaware
traffic.com, Inc.                                             Delaware

/1/ Does business as "CourtLink."
/2/ Does business as "Purchasing Solutions."
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United Messaging, Inc.                                        Delaware
Universal Access, Inc.                                        Illinois
USgift.com                                                    Delaware
US Interactive, Inc.                                          Delaware
VerticalNet, Inc.                                           Pennsylvania
VitalTone Inc.                                                Delaware
Vivant! Corporation                                           Delaware



     Unless otherwise provided, each of the subsidiaries named above do business
under the same name.

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                                                                    Exhibit 23.1

                      CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


The Board of Directors
Internet Capital Group, Inc.



We consent to the use of our report included herein and to the references to our
firm under the headings "Selected Consolidated Financial Data" and "Experts" in
the prospectus.


KPMG LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 6, 1999

<PAGE>

                                                                    Exhibit 23.3

                      CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

The Board of Directors
Applica Corporation:

We consent to the use of our report on the financial statements of Applica
Corporation as of December 31, 1998 and from September 24, 1998 (inception)
through December 31, 1998 dated June 30, 1999, included herein and to the
reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
December 3, 1999


<PAGE>

                                                                    Exhibit 23.4

                      CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

The Board of Directors
Breakaway Solutions, Inc.:

We consent to the use of our report on the financial statements of Breakaway
Solutions, Inc. as of December 31, 1997 and 1998 and for each of the years in
the three-year period ended December 31, 1998 dated June 30, 1999, except for
note 11 which is as of July 12, 1999 and note 13 which is as of October 5, 1999,
included herein and to the reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in
the prospectus.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
December 3, 1999

<PAGE>

                                                                    Exhibit 23.5


              Consent of Independent Certified Public Accountants


We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form S-1 of our
report dated February 26, 1999, except as to the stock split described in Note
11 for which the date is March 10, 1999, relating to the financial statements
of CommerceQuest, Inc. (formerly MessageQuest, Inc.), which appears in such
Registration Statement. We also consent to the reference to us under the
heading "Experts" in such Registration Statement.


PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Tampa, Florida
December 3, 1999

<PAGE>

                                                                    Exhibit 23.6


                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our report dated March 11, 1999, except for Note 1 as to which the date
is April 1, 1999, with respect to the financial statements of ComputerJobs.com,
Inc. included in the Registration Statement (Form S-1 Amendment No. 1) and
related Prospectus of Internet Capital Group, Inc. for the registration of
shares of its common stock and convertible subordinated notes due 2004.


                                                     ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Atlanta, Georgia
December 3, 1999

<PAGE>

                                                                EXHIBIT NO. 23.7


                      CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form S-1 of
Internet Capital Group, Inc. of our report dated April 29, 1999, relating to the
financial statements of Syncra Software, Inc., which appears in such
Registration Statement. We also consent to the reference to us under the heading
"Experts" in such Registration Statement.


PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
December 3, 1999

<PAGE>

                                                                    Exhibit 23.8


                   Consent of Independent Public Accountants

To United Messaging, Inc.

        As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our
report and to all references to our Firm included in or made part of this
Registration Statement.

                                              Arthur Andersen, LLP

Philadelphia, Pa.,
December 3, 1999

<PAGE>

                                                                  Exhibit 23.9

                       Consent of Independent Accountants


We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form S-1 of our
report dated April 6, 1999, except as to Note 2, which is as of September 15,
1999, relating to the financial statements of Universal Access, Inc., which
appears in such Registration Statement. We also consent to the reference to us
under the heading "Experts" in such Registration Statement.



PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chicago, Illinois
December 3, 1999

<PAGE>

                                                                   Exhibit 23.10

                      CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

The Board of Directors
Web Yes, Inc.:

We consent to the use of our report on the consolidated financial statements of
Web Yes, Inc. and subsidiary as of December 31, 1997 and 1998 and for each of
the years then ended dated June 30, 1999, included herein and to the reference
to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
December 3, 1999


<PAGE>

                                                                   Exhibit 23.11

                      CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

The Board of Directors
WPL Laboratories, Inc.:

We consent to the use of our report on the financial statements of WPL
Laboratories, Inc. as of December 31, 1997 and 1998 and for each of the years
then ended dated June 30, 1999, included herein and to the reference to our firm
under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus.

/s/KPMG LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
December 3, 1999

<PAGE>

                                                                   Exhibit 23.12



                      CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form S-1
(No. 333-91447) of our report dated June 17, 1999, except as to Note 10 which is
as of November 18, 1999, relating to the financial statements of Vivant!
Corporation, which appear in such Registration Statement. We also consent to the
references to us under the headings "Experts" in such Registration Statement.


PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
San Jose, California
December 3, 1999

<PAGE>

                                                                   Exhibit 23.13


                      Consent of Independent Accountants


We consent to the use of our report dated November 11, 1999, with respect to the
financial statements of VitalTone Inc. as of and for the period July 12, 1999
(inception) to September 30, 1999, which is included in this registration
statement on form S-1 of Internet Capital Group, Inc. and to the reference to
our firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus in such registration
statement.


                                                 KPMG LLP


Mountain View, California
December 3, 1999

<PAGE>

                                                                   Exhibit 23.14


                      Consent of Independent Accountants
                      ----------------------------------


We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form S-1 of
our report dated March 26, 1999, relating to the financial statements of
Commerx, Inc. which appears in such Registration Statement. We also consent to
the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in such Registration Statement.


PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Chicago, IL
December 3, 1999

<PAGE>

                                                                   Exhibit 23.15

                      CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


The Board of Directors
eMerge Interactive, Inc.:

We consent to the use of our report included herein and to the reference to our
firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus, which report appears in the
Form S-1 of Internet Capital Group, Inc. dated December 6, 1999.


                                   KPMG LLP

Orlando, Florida
December 6, 1999

<PAGE>

                                                                   Exhibit 23.16

                         INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the use in this Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement No.
333-91447 of Internet Capital Group, Inc. on Form S-1 of our report dated
November 18, 1999 on the consolidated financial statements of ONVIA.com, Inc.
and subsidiary, appearing in the Prospectus, which is part of this registration
statement and to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in such
prospectus.




/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Seattle, Washington

December 3, 1999

<PAGE>

                                                                   Exhibit 23.17


                      Consent of Independent Accountants


We consent to the use of our report dated November 17, 1999, with respect to the
combined financial statements of Purchasing Group, Inc. and Integrated Sourcing,
LLC as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 1999, which is included in
this registration statement on form S-1 of Internet Capital Group, Inc. and to
the reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus in such
registration statement.


KPMG LLP


December 3, 1999

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                                                                   Exhibit 23.18

                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS




We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form S-1 of
Internet Capital Group, Inc. of our report dated November 17, 1999, relating to
the financial statements of traffic.com, Inc., which appears in such
Registration Statement. We also consent to the reference to us under the
heading "Experts" in such Registration Statement.


/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 2, 1999

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                                                                  Exhibit 23.19

                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report
(and to all references to our Firm) dated December 3, 1999 with respect to the
September 30, 1999 financial statements of USgift.com Corporation included in or
made part of this registration statement.

Arthur Andersen, LLP

Atlanta, Georgia
December 3, 1999

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                                                                   Exhibit 23.20

                      Consent of Independent Auditors

We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our report dated October 25, 1999, except for Notes 9 and 10, for which
the date is November 12, 1999, with respect to the financial statements of
JusticeLink, Inc. (formerly LAWPlus, Inc.) included in the Registration
Statement on Form S-1 and related Prospectus of Internet Capital Group, Inc. to
be filed on or about December 6, 1999.

                                          /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Dallas, Texas

December 2, 1999



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