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Re: [Full-Disclosure] Verisign to Sell Network Solutions

Here's the email they're sending out to customers ( I forgot I still
have a domain or two to move to GoDaddy ).
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<TD vAlign=top align=left><FONT class=body face=arial,helvetica size=2>Dear 
Valued Network Solutions&#174; Customer,<BR>
<BR>
Today VeriSign, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement 
to sell Network Solutions to a new entity formed by Pivotal Private Equity.<BR>
<BR>
Please be assured that Network Solutions continues to be committed to providing 
superior products and customer service to our more than 4 million customers. 
You have seen evidence of this commitment in the numerous enhancements we have 
introduced over the last 18 months. This commitment remains strong today in
 our <BR>
600 employees, each focused on providing you with a superior customer 
experience.<BR>
<BR>
Today's announcement will not impact the service you receive from us.&nbsp; 
Network Solutions is the industry's first and largest domain name service 
provider with over <BR>
8 million domain names under management.&nbsp; We will continue to support and 
enhance a full range of affordable Web related services, including domain 
names, Web sites, business e-mail, and more.<BR>
<BR>
As to the transaction itself, the buyer, Pivotal Private Equity, is a provider 
of equity for middle market corporate
 acquisitions. Pivotal focuses on companies in the telecommunications and 
Internet services industries, among others. The purchase agreement is subject 
to certain closing conditions, which we expect to be completed in the fourth 
quarter. To view today&#8217;s press release and to get additional information 
go to <a href="http://info1.networksolutions.com/h/OVBU/TM6J/PJ/8MQSV9"; 
>http://www.verisign.com/corporate/news/index.html</A>.<BR>
<BR>
We remain committed to providing high quality services to meet your online 
needs and thank
 you for choosing Network Solutions.<BR>
<BR>
Sincerely,<BR>
<BR>
Network Solutions Customer Service<BR>
<BR>
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<TD><FONT class=legal face=arial,helvetica size=1>Please do not reply to this 
message. For Network Solutions customer service inquiries, contact us at: <a 
href="mailto:customerservice@networksolutions.com"; 
><FONT color=#000000>customerservice@networksolutions.com</FONT></A>.<BR>
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&#169; 2003 Network Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 
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