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2003-2004 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 Net Perceptions (ticker: NETP, exchange: NASDAQ) News Release - Apr-28-2003
Net Perceptions Announces First Quarter Results

MINNEAPOLIS, Apr 28, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Net Perceptions, Inc. (Nasdaq:NETP) today reported revenue of $616 thousand for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 and loss of $2.4 million, or ($0.09) per share. Included in results for the period was a restructuring charge of $1.2 million related primarily to the closure of operations in three satellite offices. In the same period last year the Company reported $1.1 million in revenue and a loss of $3.5 million, or ($0.13) per share.

Commenting on the results, Don Peterson, President and CEO of Net Perceptions said, "As previously announced, we have engaged US Bancorp Piper Jaffray Inc. to assist us in exploring possible strategic alternatives. At the same time we have continued to reduce our operating expenses while retaining key staff members who know our technology and products, and service our existing and prospective customers."

Net Perceptions completed the quarter with approximately $61.5 million in cash and short-term investments. The Company is not providing revenue guidance for the second quarter of 2003 but anticipates total operating expenses of approximately $1.8 million.

Conference Call

There will be a conference call to discuss Net Perceptions' financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 on Monday April 28, 2003 beginning at 4:00 pm (CST). The call will be broadcast live over the internet at http://www.netperceptions.com under "Investor Relations." The call will also be available for replay on Net Perceptions' web site under "Investor Relations - Audio Archives" through close of business on May 5, 2003. The press release is also available on the Net Perceptions web site under "News Releases."

About Net Perceptions

Net Perceptions (Nasdaq: NETP) is a software and services company that provides solutions for intelligent customer interaction that drive demand, grow revenue and increase profitability. Founded in 1996, Net Perceptions is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Customers include market leaders such as 3M, Brylane, Great Universal Stores, J.C. Penney, J&L Industrial Supply and Half.com. For more information visit http://www.netperceptions.com or call 800-466-0711.

Net Perceptions and the Net Perceptions logo are registered trademarks of Net Perceptions, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements concerning business strategies and their intended results, and similar statements concerning anticipated future events and expectations that are not historical facts. The forward-looking statements in this press release reflect management's best judgment at the time they are made, but all such statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements herein. Additional information concerning potential factors that could effect future financial results are detailed from time to time in the company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

                         NET PERCEPTIONS, INC.

                 CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
                            (in thousands)



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                                              March 31,  December 31,
                                                2003         2002
                                             (unaudited)
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Assets
Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents                    $30,262      $39,729
    Short-term investments                        31,273       23,230
    Accounts receivable, net                         136          389
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets        603          627
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            Total current assets                  62,274       63,975

Property and equipment, net                          396        1,096
Other assets                                         700          725
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            Total assets                         $63,370      $65,796
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Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
    Accounts payable and accrued expenses         $1,160       $1,522
    Deferred revenue                                 821          750
    Accrued restructuring costs                    5,212        4,672
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            Total current liabilities              7,193        6,944

Deferred Rent                                        167          510
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            Total liabilities                      7,360        7,454
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Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' equity:
    Common stock                                       2            2
    Additional paid-in capital                   275,122      275,053
    Accumulated other comprehensive income           120          122
    Accumulated deficit                         (219,234)    (216,835)
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            Total stockholders' equity            56,010       58,342
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            Total liabilities and
             stockholders' equity                $63,370      $65,796
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                         NET PERCEPTIONS, INC.

            CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
               (in thousands, except per share amounts)
                              (Unaudited)



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                                                Three Months Ended
                                                     March 31,
                                                 2003        2002
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Revenues:
    Product                                          $138         $43
    Service and maintenance                           478       1,097
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            Total revenues                            616       1,140
Cost of revenues:
    Product                                             -         123
    Service and maintenance                           216         770
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            Total cost of revenues                    216         893

Gross Margin                                          400         247

Operating Expenses:
    Sales and marketing                               706       1,481
    Research and development                          665       1,960
    General and administrative                        436         742
    Restructuring related charges                   1,200         367
    Amortization of intangibles                         -          28
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            Total operating expenses                3,007       4,578
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Loss from operations                               (2,607)     (4,331)

Other income (expense):
    Interest income                                   216         780
    Interest expense                                    0         (11)
    Other income (expense)                             (8)         90
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            Total other income (expense), net         208         859
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Net loss                                          $(2,399)    $(3,472)
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Net loss per share:

Basic and diluted                                  $(0.09)     $(0.13)

Shares used in computing basic and diluted
 net loss per share                                27,365      27,161
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SOURCE: Net Perceptions, Inc.

Net Perceptions, Inc., Minneapolis
Tom Donnelly, 952/842-5400
tdonnelly@netperceptions.com
or
Terri Reden, 952/842-5067
treden@netperceptions.com

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