To: hx4 who wrote (1153 ) 9/15/2000 9:10:18 PM From: hx4 Respond to of 1252 Here's a copy of the email that was sent. If you asked to be included(on their website is an area to sign up for email releases). Have a good weekend all. This is an invitation and reminder to shareholders to participate in or listen to the Investor Forum on Monday, September 18, 2000 at 14:30 hours Mountian time. Don Sandford, President and CEO of NetShepherd Inc. will moderate a discussion featuring: John Trewhitt, Vice Chairman of Net Shepherd Inc. from London, Bill Fogg, CEO of Answers.com in Pasadena, California, and David Herman CEO of Ktopia, located just outside of New York City. Consistent with the strategic direction and policies outlined at the Annual General Meeting on July 13, 2000, John Trewhitt will update shareholders on progress towards NSI emerging as a technology management firm with a strong focus on business acceleration of its present and planned investments. John will also address the issues and challenges of dividending out to shareholders a portion of the benefits from upcoming liquidity events. This is the first time that the CEO's of our US based investments will be addressing the shareholders directly about the growth of their businesses. Bill Fogg will provide insights into the rapidly growing customer base of Answers.com, the implications on revenue growth and the changes occuring in Answers' space due to mergers and acquistions and the participation of Answers.com in these opportunities. Dave Herman will provide insights into the growth of ktopia anad strategic alliances that are being formed by the company. Don Sandford will update investors on the establishment of a business accelerator that has been established at the NSI offices in Calgary. I hope you will plan to join us or tune into our website to listen to the Investor Forum:acwt.activate.net The following telephone number can be called to participate or listen to the forum: 416-695-6740 OR 1-800-268-9072 Mandatory Passcode: 553706 Replay numbers: 416-695-5800 OR 1-800-408-3053 Mandatory Passcode: 553706 Don Sandford President and CEO NetShepherd Inc.