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04.05.2006

Haarlem / the Netherlands, May 4, 2006 - Lydia Lux-Schmitt, Chief
Financial Officer of LYCOS Europe N.V., will leave the company to
accept another position in the private sector. The company and Lydia
Lux-Schmitt will mutually agree on a departure date, the succession
will be announced at a later point in time. Until then Lydia
Lux-Schmitt will maintain her responsibilities unchanged.

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end of announcement                               euro adhoc 04.05.2006 14:05:09

Further inquiry note:

Kay Oberbeck
Director PR & IR Europe
Tel.: +49 (0)5241 8071055
E-Mail: kay.oberbeck@lycos-europe.com

Branche: Software
ISIN: NL0000233195
WKN: 932728
Index: Prime All Share, Technologie All Share
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