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To: Jane4IceCream who wrote (32279)	12/22/1998 11:02:00 AM
From: Lance	Respond to of 119973

CMGI news, Private placement. CMGI Completes Private Placement of $50 Million ANDOVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 22, 1998--CMGI, Inc. (NASDAQ:CMGI) today announced it has completed a $50 million private placement of its 4% Series A convertible preferred stock with funds managed by Rose Glen Capital Management L.P. The convertible preferred stock converts into common shares of CMGI based upon a conversion price of approximately 116% of the average closing price of CMGI during the three trading days immediately preceding the execution of definitive documents on December 21, 1998. Under certain circumstances, the company has the option to redeem the preferred stock. Beginning one year after the date of issuance, if not redeemed, the conversion price may be adjusted based on the then market price of CMGI's common stock. The 4% yield is payable in shares of common stock. Proceeds of the private placement will be used for acquisitions of controlling positions in companies and working capital purposes. ABOUT CMGI A recognized leader in the Internet arena, CMGI (NASDAQ:CMGI) combines operating companies with strategic venture investments to create a broad and diverse set of businesses delivering Internet solutions. Microsoft, Intel and Sumitomo hold minority positions in CMGI.