Acquisition

365 Corporation PLC 17 January 2001 365 strengthens grip on Formula 1 website market with acquisition of Formula-1.co.uk 365 Corporation plc (365), the leading digital media and communications company, announces the acquisition of the Formula One website, formula-1.co.uk, for a consideration of £250,000, payable in cash and shares. The acquisition of Formula-1.co.uk will add to 365's existing motor-sports portfolio centred on the flagship product, planet-f1.com and will strengthen 365's dominant market position in this rapidly emerging part of the sports market. The acquisition builds on 365's success in delivering strong revenue and user growth in the online Formula One market. To satisfy part of the consideration, 365 shall issue £75,000 worth of its shares at the average closing price for the five business days prior to completion. An application will be made to the UK Listing Authority and the London Stock Exchange for these shares to be listed upon issue. Founded by Earl Alexander, who will join 365 following the acquisition, formula-1.co.uk has earned a cult status amongst F1 fans for it's no-nonsense, grassroots appeal. The acquisition brings 365 approximately another 80,000 highly valued Formula One users and a raft of unique content and resource. Danny Kelly, Publishing Director of 365, said, 'Establishing a major market presence is key to future profitability and central to 365's strategy. 365's websites now attract over 2.4 million users per month and have already developed strong market positions in cricket, rugby and football. This latest acquisition strengthens the company's grip on the rapidly developing Formula1 website market.' Earl Alexander, founder of formula-1.co.uk said, '365 are unquestionably one of the market heavy weights. The commercial potential of having both Planet-f1.com and Formula-1.co.uk in the same stable is extremely exciting'. -ends- For Further Information Please Contact: Danny Kelly, Publishing Director 365 Corporation plc 020 7505 7800 Ben Atwell, Fiona Meiklejohn Financial Dynamics 020 7831 3113

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