Holding in Company

Viking Internet PLC
3 September 2001


For immediate release


                 VIKING INTERNET PLC - ORDINARY SHARES OF 1p


The Company was informed on 31 August 2001 of the following transaction, which
needs to be disclosed in accordance with Rule 15 of the AIM Rules.

On 31 August 2001 Paul & Philippa Curtis purchased 2,000,000 shares, and now
hold 4,150,000 shares representing 3.19% of the issued share capital of the
Company.


Date: 3 September 2001