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03.08.2006

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., August 3, 2006 - Spark Networks plc (Frankfurt
Prime Standard: MHJG; AMEX: LOV), a leading provider of online
personals services, today reported second quarter 2006 financial
results. Second Quarter Results Reported revenue for the second
quarter of 2006 was USD17,3 million, an increase of 12% compared to
USD 15,5 million for the same period in 2005. EBITDA was USD 1,52
million, compared to an EBITDA of USD 368.000 in 2005. The Company
reported a net income of USD 327.000, or USD 0,01 per share, for the
second quarter of 2006, compared to a net loss of USD 859.000, or USD
(0,03) per share, for the same period in 2005. Average paying
subscribers for the Company as a whole in the second quarter of 2006
were approximately 239.400, an increase of 15% compared to 208.100
from the same period in 2005. Direct subscriber acquisition cost
(SAC) in the second quarter of 2006 was USD 34,45, an increase of 8%
compared to USD 31,93 from the same period last year.

Six Months Results Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2006 was
USD 34,1 million, an increase of 7% compared to USD 32,0 million for
the six months ended June 30, 2005. EBITDA was USD 3,6 million,
compared to an EBITDA of USD 3,4 million in 2005. Net income for the
six months ended June 30, 2006 was USD 1,0 million, or USD 0,03 per
share, compared to USD 1,1 million, or USD 0,04 per share, for the
same period in 2005. Average paying subscribers for the six months
ended June 30, 2006 were 235.000, an increase of 10% compared to
214.000 for the six months ended June 30, 2005. SAC for the six
months ended June 30, 2006 was USD 30,28, an increase of 9% compared
to USD 27,70 for the six months ended June 30, 2005.

Investor conference call: The Company will discuss its financial
results during a live teleconference today at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time
and 10:30 p.m. Frankfurt time. Call Title: Spark Networks Q2 ’06
Financial Results Toll-Free (United States): +1-888-802-7346
International: + 1-973-582-2785 Confirmation #: 7611570

About Spark Networks® plc: Spark Networks is a leading provider of
online personals services. The company operates approximately 25
online personals communities primarily focused on religious, ethnic
or special interest groups. Spark Networks portfolio of consumer
websites includes, among others, JDate®.com (www.jdate.com),
AmericanSingles®.com (www.americansingles.com), Relationships.com™
(www.relationships.com), BlackSingles.com® (www.blacksingles.com) and
PrimeSingles™.net (www.primesingles.net). The company’s American
Depositary Shares trade on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX:LOV),
and its Global Depositary Shares trade on the Frankfurt Stock
Exchange under the symbol "MHJG."

Contacts:

Media
Gail Laguna
+ 1 323 836 3000
glaguna@spark.net

Investors
Mark Thompson
+ 1 323 836 3000
mthompson@spark.net

end of announcement euro adhoc 03.08.2006 22:20:11
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Further inquiry note:
Elmar Bob
Tel.: +49 (69) 74 09 37 88
Fax: +49 (69) 74 09 37 87
E-Mail: elmar@spark.net

Branche: Electronic Commerce
ISIN: US8465131097
WKN: A0DPY1
Index: Classic All Share, Prime All Share
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