Holding in Company

Viking Internet PLC
23 April 2001


For immediate release


                 VIKING INTERNET PLC - ORDINARY SHARES OF 1p

The Company was informed on 23 April 2001 of the following transaction, which
needs to be disclosed in accordance with Rule 15 of the AIM Rules.

Silverslaggan AB originally acquired 5,000,000 shares representing 3.85% of
the issued share capital on 26 January 2001, subsequently selling 1,000,000
shares leaving a holding of 4,000,000 shares representing 3.08% of the issued
share capital.

On 20 April 2001 Silverslaggan AB sold 1,000,000 shares leaving a holding of
3,000,000 shares representing 2.31% of the issued share capital.

As Silverslaggan  AB no longer has a disclosable interest in Viking Internet
plc, no further notifications will be made.


Date: 23 April 2001