SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 1, 2008--CNET Networks, Inc.
(Nasdaq:CNET), today commented on Jana Partners' white paper, which
was prepared in connection with its proposed proxy contest.
CNET Networks said that now that JANA has made public its proposed
strategies, they will be carefully reviewed. To the extent there are
any new strategies that would create stockholder value, they will be
implemented. CNET Networks added that while it welcomes the views of
its stockholders, after a preliminary review, the white paper contains
numerous misstatements and is misleading in many respects. The Company
will respond in due course.
CNET Networks' new management team is committed to further
improvement and remains focused on executing against the Company's
established business strategy to create further value and realize
long-term opportunities for all stockholders. The CNET Networks
management team is delivering against its plan in order to grow the
Company. CNET Networks has become one of the largest interactive
premium content publishers in the world and is one of the top 10
Internet companies globally.(1) In the fourth quarter of 2007, CNET
Networks' averaged 148 million unique users per month globally(2),
generating nearly 83 million web page views per day.(3)
About CNET Networks, Inc.
CNET Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNET) is an interactive media Company
that builds brands for people and the things they are passionate
about, such as gaming, music, entertainment, technology, business,
food, and parenting. The Company's leading brands include BNET, CHOW,
CNET, GameSpot, and TV.com. Founded in 1992, CNET Networks has a
strong presence in the US, Asia, and Europe.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION / SOLICITATION PARTICIPANTS LEGEND
CNET Networks and its directors and executive officers may be
deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the
stockholders of CNET Networks in connection with the upcoming annual
meeting of stockholders. Information regarding the special interests
of these directors and executive officers in connection with the
matters to be voted on at the annual meeting will be included in the
proxy statement filed by CNET Networks in connection with the annual
meeting. In addition, CNET Networks files annual, quarterly and
special reports, proxy and information statements, and other
information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
These documents are available free of charge at the SEC's web site at
www.sec.gov or from CNET Networks at www.cnetnetworks.com.
STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT CAREFULLY WHEN IT
IS AVAILABLE, AS IT WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT
STOCKHOLDERS SHOULD CONSIDER BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT
DECISION.
(1) ComScore Media Metrix Global, February 2008
(2) CNET Networks Internal Log Data, Fourth Quarter, 2007
(3) CNET Networks Internal Log Data, Fourth Quarter, 2007
CONTACT:
CNET Networks, Inc.
Sarah Cain, 415-344-2218 (Media)
sarah.cain@cnet.com
or
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
Andy Brimmer / James Golden (Media / Investors)
212-355-4449 ext. 121
SOURCE: CNET Networks, Inc.