LONDON, Aug. 7, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- lastminute.com plc (Nasdaq:LMIN) announces that Linda Fayne Levinson will step down from the board following the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company on August 27, 2002. Linda has added significant value to the growth of lastminute.com over the last three years and continues to be a great supporter of the business. However, GRP Partners ask their nominated Directors to step down as Directors when the success of their early stage investments is assured.
The Directors would like to take this opportunity to thank her for her substantial contribution to the development of the Company.