Andale Helps Online Sellers Support Victims of Terrorist Attacks, Donates $50,000 to eBay's 'Auction for America'

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 27, 2001 /PRNewswire/ – Andale, Inc. (http://app.vendio.com), the leading provider of auction management tools and services for online sellers, today announced enhancements to its Commerce Management Service so sellers can list through Andale to "Auction for America" – eBay's effort to raise $100 million in 100 days for the victims, families and communities affected by the events of Sept. 11.

Andale worked closely with eBay to integrate Andale's "Auction for America" management tool in accordance with rules and guidelines for the online charity. In addition to the new product, Andale developed an American flag auction theme and American flag counter for use on the eBay site. All of Andale's new "Auction for America" product enhancements were available online Sept. 26.

"In this time of need, people are looking for ways to effectively help with relief efforts," said Munjal Shah, CEO of Andale. "We want to make it as easy as possible for Andale sellers to contribute to eBay's 'Auction for America' program and strengthen the resolve of the auction community."

Andale also announced today that it will donate $50,000 to the "Auction for America."

"The 'Auction for America' campaign uses the power of eCommerce and the charity of individuals to galvanize the eBay community in the face of this tragedy," said Jeff Housenbold, vice president of eBay. "Through support from companies, such as Andale, we can achieve our goal of raising $100 million – and help ease the suffering of families and victims of the attack."

About Andale

With more than a million online merchants using its services, Andale is the leading provider of commerce management services for automating and integrating all aspects of online sales across multiple channels – Internet auction sites, branded storefronts, any Web site, and direct email. Last year, merchants using one or more Andale services were responsible for approximately $3 billion in gross merchandise sales on eBay alone, and now drive more than 75% of all listings on eBay each week. Andale has secured technology integration and distribution partnerships with eBay, the leading online auction marketplace, PayPal, the number one person-to-person payment provider, and Intuit, the leading provider of financial software to the small business community. Andale has received $70 million in financing from Bowman Capital Management, Texas Pacific Group's (TPG), Tarrant Venture Partners, Accel Partners, Mohr Davidow Ventures, Oak Hill Venture Partners and other angel investors. For more information visit http://app.vendio.com.

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