Press Release: November 23, 1999

WR Hambrecht + Co Initiates Coverage of Scient Corp. (SCNT)

eBusiness Leader Positioned for Long-Term Growth

San Francisco, CA, November 23, 1999—WR Hambrecht + Co, the online investment bank, today announced that it is initiating research coverage of Scient Corp. (SCNT). The complete Scient research report can be accessed at www.wrhambrecht.com

Scient provides e-business solutions to dot-coms and brick-and-mortar companies expanding their businesses to integrate e-business capabilities. According to the report, due to nearly flawless execution of its strategy, Scient has become a leader in the emerging Internet Services industry, and is considered a true expert in the e-business arena. As a result, Scient has attracted top talent, can afford to be selective about clients and is carefully watched by the rest of the industry. Scient aspires to be the "CEO’s advisor" and is quickly approaching the "gatekeeper" role.

"Scient has done a remarkable job positioning itself at a very early stage in its corporate life to compete effectively with large, established companies, " said Greg Gore, eServices analyst at WR Hambrecht + Co.