NTT Communications (NTT Com) is extremely pleased with and welcomes the decision of President Clinton to approve the acquisition of Verio by NTT Com.

NTT Com’s tender offer is scheduled to expire at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on Wednesday, August 30, 2000.
President Clinton’s decision makes significant progress toward NTT Com’s acquisition of Verio and we are confident that the TOB will close successfully.