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Monster Worldwide Reports Second Quarter and Six Months 2008 Results

Revenue Increases 9% to $354 Million; Operating Efficiencies Drive Year Over Year Non-GAAP Operating Margin Expansion to 22.1% Diluted Earnings Per Share From Continuing Operations of $0.15, Impacted by $47 million of Pro Forma Expenses Significant Progress Made Towards Resolution of Class Action and Derivative Lawsuits Relating to Historical Stock Option Grant Practices Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share From Continuing Operations Increases to $0.40 From $0.32 in Prior Period Careers International Revenue Grows 34% as Non-GAAP Operating Margin More Than Doubles, Reaching 21.3% Cash Flow From Operations of $71 Million Company Enhances Search and Match Technology With Strategic Acquisition

NEW YORK, Jul 31, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:MNST) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008.

Second Quarter Results

Total revenue grew 9% to $354 million, from $324 million in the comparable quarter of 2007. Consolidated revenue excludes any revenue contribution from the Tickle business, which was recorded as a discontinued operation in the second quarter. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange rates, total revenue grew 4% over the prior year period.

Monster Careers revenue increased 10% to $321 million, compared with $291 million in last year's second quarter. Careers International revenue, which now accounts for 44% of consolidated revenue, grew 34% over the prior year period, or 23% excluding the benefits of currency, to $157 million. North American Careers revenue was $164 million compared with $174 million in last year's second quarter. Internet Advertising & Fees revenue was $33 million, up slightly over last year's comparable quarter. Historical results of the Internet Advertising & Fees segment have been restated for all periods to reflect the wind-down of Tickle.

Monster Worldwide's deferred revenue balance at June 30, 2008 grew 4% to $470 million over last year's second quarter balance of $452 million. Excluding the effect of foreign currency benefits, deferred revenue was flat compared to the prior year period.

Consolidated operating expenses were $323 million and income from continuing operations was $19 million, or $0.15 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2008, compared to $29 million or $0.22 per diluted share in the comparable 2007 period. The effect of foreign exchange rates benefited consolidated operating income by approximately $4 million, compared to approximately $0.5 million in the second quarter of 2007.

Included in operating results is $47 million of pre-tax, pro forma expenses, or $0.25 per diluted share. The Company recorded $44 million related to its historical stock option grant practices, of which the great majority is associated with the proposed settlements of outstanding lawsuits against the Company, as described below. The Company also incurred $3 million of costs related to its restructuring plan. These pro forma adjustments are described in the "Notes Regarding the Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and are reconciled to the nearest GAAP measure in the accompanying tables. Excluding these costs, consolidated operating expenses were $276 million and income from continuing operations in the second quarter of 2008 was $49 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, compared to $43 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, in the prior year.

At June 30, 2008, the Company had $533 million of cash, cash equivalents and available for sale securities compared with $499 million at March 31, 2008. Approximately $99 million of auction rate securities are classified as a long-term asset on the consolidated balance sheet, and are included in the cash and securities balance as of June 30, 2008. Cash generated from operating activities was $71 million in the second quarter of 2008 compared to $53 million generated in the prior year period. Capital expenditures were $30 million and increased 91% over the prior year period, reflecting the Company's increased investments in technology and infrastructure.

Sal Iannuzzi, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Monster Worldwide, said, "Despite lower demand due to the economic slowdown, we were pleased with the margin expansion and strong earnings growth posted in the second quarter. During the quarter, we devoted significant resources and made substantial progress in the areas of product innovation, customer service initiatives and sales force expansion to enhance our industry leading global position. At the same time, we accomplished a key corporate objective by slowing the growth rate of Non-GAAP operating expenses, and bringing costs in line with revenue."

Legal Settlements

In a separate news release today, the Company announced that on July 30, 2008, it entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the class action representative and the individual defendants setting forth the settlement terms of the shareholder securities class action pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York relating to the Company's historical stock option granting practices. The Memorandum of Understanding provides for a settlement of the shareholder securities class action at a net cost to the Company of approximately $25 million. The parties will enter into a formal Settlement Agreement incorporating the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding in the near future and thereafter seek Court approval.

Additionally, the Company announced that on July 28, 2008, the New York State Supreme Court gave preliminary approval to the settlement of the New York State and Federal court derivative lawsuits, the terms of which were previously announced. A final hearing to approve the settlement will be held on October 2, 2008. Commenting on these legal settlements, Mr. Iannuzzi added, "We are extremely gratified by these developments, look forward to the resolution of the remaining actions relating to the Company's historical stock option granting practices as quickly as possible and are eager to focus our energies on the continued evolution of the Company."

Trovix, Inc. Acquisition

Additionally, the Company announced separately that it has acquired Trovix, Inc., a leading provider of employment products and services using intelligent search technologies, for $72.5 million in cash. The implementation of Trovix's technology will enable Monster to provide employers and job seekers with innovative search capabilities that will simplify the recruiting process by providing highly relevant and targeted matches.

Six Months Results

Monster Worldwide reported total revenue of $721 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $646 million in the comparable period last year, a 12% increase, or 7% before the benefit of foreign exchange rates. Monster Careers revenue grew 13% to $658 million compared with $582 million in the 2007 period. Internet Advertising & Fees reported revenue of $63 million, a decrease of 2% over the prior year period. The Company reported income from continuing operations of $42 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, compared to $70 million or $0.53 per diluted share in the prior year period.

Mr. Iannuzzi concluded, "We anticipate that we will continue to operate in a difficult environment in the near-term. However, we are committed to investing in critical areas that will provide a superior job seeker experience, and deliver the best products and services to our employers. We are increasingly optimistic about our long-term growth prospects and believe that our ongoing investments and recent developments with respect to the resolution of some of our key outstanding litigation will benefit our customers, shareholders and associates now and in the future."

Supplemental Financial Information

The Company has made available certain supplemental financial information, in a separate document that can be accessed directly at http://corporate.monster.com/Q208.pdf or through the Company's Investor Relations website at http://ir.monster.com.

Conference Call Information

Second quarter 2008 results will be discussed on Monster Worldwide's quarterly conference call taking place on July 31, 2008 at 5:00 PM EDT. To join the conference call, please dial (888) 551-5973 at 4:50 PM EDT and reference conference ID# 54799235. For those outside the United States, please dial (706) 643-3467 and reference the same conference ID#. The call will begin promptly at 5:00 PM EDT. Individuals can also access Monster Worldwide's quarterly conference call online through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://ir.monster.com. For a replay of the call, please dial (800) 642-1687 or outside the United States dial (706) 645-9291 and reference ID #54799235. This number is valid until midnight on August 6, 2008.

About Monster Worldwide

Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNST), parent company of Monster(R), the premier global online employment solution for more than a decade, strives to inspire people to improve their lives. With a local presence in key markets in North America, Europe, and Asia, Monster works for everyone by connecting employers with quality job seekers at all levels and by providing personalized career advice to consumers globally. Through online media sites and services, Monster delivers vast, highly targeted audiences to advertisers. Monster Worldwide is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100. To learn more about Monster's industry-leading products and services, visit www.monster.com.

Notes Regarding the Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Monster Worldwide, Inc. (the "Company") has provided certain non-GAAP financial information as additional information for its operating results. These measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and may be different from non-GAAP measures reported by other companies. The Company believes that its presentation of non-GAAP measures provides useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to its financial condition and results of operations.

Non-GAAP operating expenses, operating income, operating margin, income from continuing operations and diluted earnings per share all exclude certain pro forma adjustments including: ongoing costs associated with the stock option investigations, related litigation and potential fines or settlements; severance costs for former executive officers incurred in the second quarter of 2007; costs related to the measures taken by the Company in response to a security breach in August 2007; and the strategic restructuring actions initiated in the third quarter of 2007. The Company uses these non-GAAP measures for reviewing the ongoing results of the Company's core business operations and in certain instances, for measuring performance under certain of the Company's incentive compensation plans. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Operating income before depreciation and amortization ("OIBDA") is defined as income from operations before depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, amortization of stock based compensation and non-cash costs incurred in connection with the Company's restructuring program. The Company considers OIBDA to be an important indicator of its operational strength. This measure eliminates the effects of depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, amortization of stock based compensation and non-cash restructuring costs from period to period, which the Company believes is useful to management and investors in evaluating its operating performance. OIBDA is a non-GAAP measure and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Free cash flow is defined as cash flow from operating activities less capital expenditures. Free cash flow is considered a liquidity measure and provides useful information about the Company's ability to generate cash after investments in property and equipment. Free cash flow reflected herein is a non-GAAP measure and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Free cash flow does not reflect the total change in the Company's cash position for the period and should not be considered a substitute for such a measure.

Special Note: Except for historical information contained herein, the statements made in this release, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the Company's strategic direction, prospects and future results. Certain factors, including factors outside of our control, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including economic and other conditions in the markets in which we operate, risks associated with acquisitions or dispositions, competition, ongoing costs associated with the stock option investigations and lawsuits, costs associated with the restructuring and security breach, and the other risks discussed in our Form 10-K and our other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which discussions are incorporated in this release by reference.


                       MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
           UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
               (in thousands, except per share amounts)


                               Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
                                     June 30,            June 30,
                               ------------------- -------------------
                                 2008      2007      2008      2007
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------

Revenue                        $354,294  $323,985  $720,766  $645,815
------------------------------ --------- --------- --------- ---------

Salaries and related            135,879   144,955   276,327   266,319
Office and general               75,358    62,619   149,257   130,623
Marketing and promotion          68,976    73,568   180,830   146,077
Provision for legal
 settlements, net                40,100         -    40,100         -
Restructuring and other
 special charges                  2,732         -     9,659         -
------------------------------ --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total operating expenses        323,045   281,142   656,173   543,019
------------------------------ --------- --------- --------- ---------

Operating income                 31,249    42,843    64,593   102,796

Interest and other, net           3,057     6,903    10,440    12,316
------------------------------ --------- --------- --------- ---------

Income from continuing
 operations before income
 taxes and equity interests      34,306    49,746    75,033   115,112

Income taxes                     12,153    17,587    27,296    40,677
Loss in equity interests, net    (3,592)   (2,966)   (5,414)   (4,386)
------------------------------ --------- --------- --------- ---------

Income from continuing
 operations                      18,561    29,193    42,323    70,049

Income (loss) from
 discontinued operations, net
 of tax                          12,269      (577)   11,098    (1,951)
------------------------------ --------- --------- --------- ---------

Net income                     $ 30,830  $ 28,616  $ 53,421  $ 68,098
============================== ========= ========= ========= =========

Basic earnings per share:

Income from continuing
 operations                    $   0.15  $   0.22  $   0.35  $   0.54
Income (loss) from
 discontinued operations, net
 of tax                            0.10         -      0.09     (0.01)
------------------------------ --------- --------- --------- ---------
Basic earnings per share*      $   0.26  $   0.22  $   0.44  $   0.52
============================== ========= ========= ========= =========

Diluted earnings per share:

Income from continuing
 operations                    $   0.15  $   0.22  $   0.35  $   0.53
Income (loss) from
 discontinued operations, net
 of tax                            0.10         -      0.09     (0.01)
------------------------------ --------- --------- --------- ---------
Diluted earnings per share*    $   0.25  $   0.21  $   0.44  $   0.51
============================== ========= ========= ========= =========

*Earnings per share may not add in certain periods due to rounding.

Weighted average shares
 outstanding:

Basic                           120,885   130,542   121,798   130,268
============================== ========= ========= ========= =========

Diluted                         121,541   133,121   122,552   133,324
============================== ========= ========= ========= =========



Operating income before
 depreciation and
 amortization:

Operating income               $ 31,249  $ 42,843  $ 64,593  $102,796
Depreciation and amortization
 of intangibles                  13,604    10,763    25,793    20,017
Amortization of stock based
 compensation                     8,533    17,116    13,866    21,478
Restructuring non-cash
 expenses                           923         -     3,009         -
------------------------------ --------- --------- --------- ---------

Operating income before
 depreciation and amortization $ 54,309  $ 70,722  $107,261  $144,291
============================== ========= ========= ========= =========


                       MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
           UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                            (in thousands)

                                                 Six Months Ended June
                                                          30,
                                                 ---------------------
                                                    2008       2007
                                                 ---------- ----------
Cash flows provided by operating activities:
  Net income                                     $  53,421  $  68,098
------------------------------------------------ ---------- ----------
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
 provided by operating activities:
    (Income) loss from discontinued operations,
     net of tax                                    (11,098)     1,951
    Depreciation and amortization of intangibles    25,793     20,017
    Provision for legal settlements, net            40,100          -
    Provision for doubtful accounts                  6,771      5,113
    Non-cash compensation                           15,028     21,478
    Deferred income taxes                          (19,582)    (5,505)
    Loss (gain) on disposal of assets                2,085       (572)
    Loss in equity interests and other               5,414      4,386
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of
 business combinations:
    Accounts receivable                             82,660     20,366
    Prepaid and other                               19,098     (4,204)
    Deferred revenue                               (53,923)     8,051
    Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and
     other                                         (13,597)    (1,787)
    Net cash used for operating activities of
     discontinued operations                        (3,129)    (5,232)
------------------------------------------------ ---------- ----------
    Total adjustments                               95,620     64,062
------------------------------------------------ ---------- ----------
Net cash provided by operating activities          149,041    132,160
------------------------------------------------ ---------- ----------

Cash flows provided by (used for) investing
 activities:
    Capital expenditures                           (50,213)   (36,964)
    Purchase of marketable securities             (156,882)  (682,586)
    Sales and maturities of marketable
     securities                                    436,305    589,565
    Payments for acquisitions and intangible
     assets, net of cash acquired                  (61,567)    (1,806)
    Cash funded to equity investee                  (5,000)    (4,100)
    Dividends received from unconsolidated
     investee                                        1,011          -
    Net cash used for investing activities of
     discontinued operations                             -       (250)
------------------------------------------------ ---------- ----------
Net cash provided by (used for) investing
 activities                                        163,654   (136,141)
------------------------------------------------ ---------- ----------

Cash flows (used for) provided by financing
 activities:
    Repurchase of common stock                     (86,327)   (10,042)
    Proceeds from exercise of employee stock
     options                                         1,046     53,401
    Excess tax benefits from equity compensation
     plans                                             120     12,343
    Payments on debt obligations                      (147)         -
    Payments on acquisition debt                         -    (21,862)
------------------------------------------------ ---------- ----------
Net cash (used for) provided by financing
 activities                                        (85,308)    33,840
------------------------------------------------ ---------- ----------

Effects of exchange rates on cash                    8,323      2,000

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents          235,710     31,859
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period     129,744     58,680
------------------------------------------------ ---------- ----------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period         $ 365,454  $  90,539
================================================ ========== ==========

Free cash flow:

Net cash provided by operating activities        $ 149,041  $ 132,160
Less: Capital expenditures                         (50,213)   (36,964)
------------------------------------------------ ---------- ----------
Free cash flow                                   $  98,828  $  95,196
================================================ ========== ==========


                       MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
           UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                            (in thousands)

Assets:                                        June 30,   December 31,
                                                  2008        2007
                                              ----------- ------------

Cash and cash equivalents                      $  365,454   $  129,744
Available-for-sale securities, current             68,579      448,703
Accounts receivable, net                          410,427      499,854
Available-for-sale securities, non - current       99,330            -
Property and equipment, net                       149,048      123,397
Goodwill and intangibles, net                     722,857      650,685
Other assets                                      236,014      210,696
Total assets of discontinued operations                 -       14,731
--------------------------------------------  ----------- ------------
Total assets                                   $2,051,709   $2,077,810
============================================  =========== ============

Liabilities and Stockholders' equity:

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other   $  321,077   $  304,146
Deferred revenue                                  470,408      524,331
Non-current income taxes payable                  119,360      111,108
Other liabilities                                  17,323       17,033
Debt                                                  268          415
Total liabilities of discontinued operations            -        4,276
--------------------------------------------  ----------- ------------
Total liabilities                                 928,436      961,309
--------------------------------------------  ----------- ------------

Stockholders' equity                            1,123,273    1,116,501

--------------------------------------------  ----------- ------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity     $2,051,709   $2,077,810
============================================  =========== ============


                       MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
               UNAUDITED OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION
                            (in thousands)


Three Months   Careers -                Internet
 Ended June     North      Careers -   Advertising Corporate
 30, 2008       America  International   & Fees    Expenses    Total
-------------- --------- ------------- ----------- --------- ---------

Revenue        $164,280      $156,673     $33,341            $354,294
Operating
 income          58,409        31,916       4,656  $(63,732)   31,249
OIBDA            67,636        40,361       7,508   (61,196)   54,309

Operating
 margin            35.6%         20.4%       14.0%                8.8%
OIBDA margin       41.2%         25.8%       22.5%               15.3%


Three Months   Careers -                Internet
 Ended June     North      Careers -   Advertising Corporate
 30, 2007       America  International   & Fees    Expenses    Total
-------------- --------- ------------- ----------- --------- ---------

Revenue        $174,481      $116,845     $32,659            $323,985
Operating
 income          54,579        12,055       5,679  $(29,470)   42,843
OIBDA            60,845        17,362       7,438   (14,923)   70,722

Operating
 margin            31.3%         10.3%       17.4%               13.2%
OIBDA margin       34.9%         14.9%       22.8%               21.8%


Six Months     Careers -                Internet
 Ended June     North      Careers -   Advertising Corporate
 30, 2008       America  International   & Fees    Expenses    Total
-------------- --------- ------------- ----------- --------- ---------

Revenue        $347,818      $309,945     $63,003            $720,766
Operating
 income          98,110        41,559       3,225  $(78,301)   64,593
OIBDA           115,238        57,023       8,300   (73,300)  107,261

Operating
 margin            28.2%         13.4%        5.1%                9.0%
OIBDA margin       33.1%         18.4%       13.2%               14.9%


Six Months     Careers -                Internet
 Ended June     North      Careers -   Advertising Corporate
 30, 2007       America  International   & Fees    Expenses    Total
-------------- --------- ------------- ----------- --------- ---------

Revenue        $358,498      $223,051     $64,266            $645,815
Operating
 income         120,457        20,016      11,741  $(49,418)  102,796
OIBDA           131,995        29,956      14,908   (32,568)  144,291

Operating
 margin            33.6%          9.0%       18.3%               15.9%
OIBDA margin       36.8%         13.4%       23.2%               22.3%


                       MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
   UNAUDITED NON-GAAP STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND RECONCILIATIONS
               (in thousands, except per share amounts)



                                     For the Three Months Ended June
                                                  30, 2008
                                     ---------------------------------
                                        As      Proforma
                                      Reported  Adjustments  Non-GAAP
                                     --------- ------------  ---------

Revenue                              $354,294            -   $354,294

 Salaries and related                 135,879            -    135,879
 Office and general                    75,358       (4,256) a  71,102
 Marketing and promotion               68,976            -     68,976
 Provision for legal settlements,
  net                                  40,100      (40,100) b       -
 Restructuring and other special
  charges                               2,732       (2,732) c       -
                                     --------- ------------  ---------
    Total operating expenses          323,045      (47,088)   275,957
                                     --------- ------------  ---------
Operating income                       31,249       47,088     78,337
 Operating margin                         8.8%                   22.1%

 Interest and other, net                3,057            -      3,057
                                     --------- ------------  ---------

Income from continuing operations
 before income taxes and equity
 interests                             34,306       47,088     81,394

 Income taxes                          12,153       16,681  d  28,834
 Losses in equity interests, net       (3,592)           -     (3,592)
                                     --------- ------------  ---------
Income from continuing operations    $ 18,561     $ 30,407   $ 48,968
                                     ========= ============  =========


 Diluted earnings per share from
  continuing operations              $   0.15     $   0.25   $   0.40
                                     ========= ============  =========


Weighted average shares outstanding:
  Diluted                             121,541      121,541    121,541


                                      Six Months Ended June 30, 2008
                                     ---------------------------------
                                        As      Proforma
                                      Reported  Adjustments  Non-GAAP
                                     --------- ------------  ---------

Revenue                              $720,766            -   $720,766

 Salaries and related                 276,327           93  a 276,420
 Office and general                   149,257       (7,783) a 141,474
 Marketing and promotion              180,830            -    180,830
 Provision for legal settlements,
  net                                  40,100      (40,100) b       -
 Restructuring and other special
  charges                               9,659       (9,659) c       -
                                     --------- ------------  ---------
    Total operating expenses          656,173      (57,449)   598,724
                                     --------- ------------  ---------
Operating income                       64,593       57,449    122,042
 Operating margin                         9.0%                   16.9%

 Interest and other, net               10,440            -     10,440
                                     --------- ------------  ---------

Income from continuing operations
 before income taxes and equity
 interests                             75,033       57,449    132,482

 Income taxes                          27,296       20,899  d  48,195
 Losses in equity interests, net       (5,414)           -     (5,414)
                                     --------- ------------  ---------
Income from continuing operations    $ 42,323     $ 36,550   $ 78,873
                                     ========= ============  =========


 Diluted earnings per share from
  continuing operations *            $   0.35     $   0.30   $   0.64
                                     ========= ============  =========


Weighted average shares outstanding:
  Diluted                             122,552      122,552    122,552



                                     For the Three Months Ended June
                                                  30, 2007
                                     ---------------------------------
                                        As      Proforma
                                      Reported  Adjustments  Non-GAAP
                                     --------- ------------  ---------

Revenue                              $323,985            -   $323,985

 Salaries and related                 144,955      (16,142) a 128,813
 Office and general                    62,619       (5,000) a  57,619
 Marketing and promotion               73,568            -     73,568
 Provision for legal settlements,
  net                                       -            -          -
 Restructuring and other special
  charges                                   -            -          -
                                     --------- ------------  ---------
    Total operating expenses          281,142      (21,142)   260,000
                                     --------- ------------  ---------
Operating income                       42,843       21,142     63,985
 Operating margin                        13.2%                   19.7%

 Interest and other, net                6,903            -      6,903
                                     --------- ------------  ---------

Income from continuing operations
 before income taxes and equity
 interests                             49,746       21,142     70,888

 Income taxes                          17,587        7,474  d  25,061
 Losses in equity interests, net       (2,966)                 (2,966)
                                     --------- ------------  ---------
Income from continuing operations    $ 29,193     $ 13,668   $ 42,861
                                     ========= ============  =========


 Diluted earnings per share from
  continuing operations              $   0.22     $   0.10   $   0.32
                                     ========= ============  =========


Weighted average shares outstanding:
  Diluted                             133,121      133,121    133,121


                                      Six Months Ended June 30, 2007
                                     ---------------------------------
                                        As      Proforma
                                      Reported  Adjustments  Non-GAAP
                                     --------- ------------  ---------

Revenue                              $645,815            -   $645,815

 Salaries and related                 266,319      (16,142) a 250,177
 Office and general                   130,623      (14,827) a 115,796
 Marketing and promotion              146,077            -    146,077
 Provision for legal settlements,
  net                                       -            -          -
 Restructuring and other special
  charges                                   -            -          -
                                     --------- ------------  ---------
    Total operating expenses          543,019      (30,969)   512,050
                                     --------- ------------  ---------
Operating income                      102,796       30,969    133,765
 Operating margin                        15.9%                   20.7%

 Interest and other, net               12,316            -     12,316
                                     --------- ------------  ---------

Income from continuing operations
 before income taxes and equity
 interests                            115,112       30,969    146,081

 Income taxes                          40,677       10,943  d  51,620
 Losses in equity interests, net       (4,386)           -     (4,386)
                                     --------- ------------  ---------
Income from continuing operations    $ 70,049     $ 20,026   $ 90,075
                                     ========= ============  =========


 Diluted earnings per share from
  continuing operations *            $   0.53     $   0.15   $   0.68
                                     ========= ============  =========


Weighted average shares outstanding:
  Diluted                             133,324      133,324    133,324



Note Regarding ProForma Adjustments:
 ProForma adjustments consist of the following:
 a Costs associated with the ongoing investigation into the Company's
    historical stock option granting practices, and costs associated
    with the remediation of a security breach related to the Company's
    resume database in August 2007.

 b Provision for costs associated with the proposed and anticipated
    legal settlements related to the stock option litigation, net of
    recoveries.

 c Restructuring related charges pertain to the strategic
    restructuring actions that the Company announced on July 30, 2007.
    These charges include costs related to the reduction in the
    Company's workforce, fixed asset write-offs, costs relating to the
    consolidation of certain office facilities, contract termination
    costs, relocation costs and professional fees.

 d Income tax adjustment is calculated using the effective tax rate of
    the reported period multiplied by the ProForma adjustment to
    income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity
    interest.

 *Diluted earnings per share may not add in certain periods due to
  rounding.



                       MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
           UNAUDITED NON-GAAP OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION
                            (in thousands)


Three Months Careers -                  Internet
 Ended June   North      Careers -    Advertising  Corporate
  30, 2008    America  International     & Fees    Expenses    Total
------------ --------- -------------- ------------ --------- ---------

Revenue      $164,280  $ 156,673      $33,341                $354,294
Operating
 income -
 GAAP        $ 58,409  $  31,916      $ 4,656      $(63,732) $ 31,249
Proforma
 Adjustments      926      1,400          338        44,424    47,088
             --------- -------------- ------------ --------- ---------
Operating
 income -
 Non GAAP    $ 59,335  $  33,316      $ 4,994      $(19,308) $ 78,337
             ========= ============== ============ ========= =========

Operating
 margin -
 GAAP            35.6%      20.4%        14.0%                    8.8%
Operating
 margin -
 Non GAAP        36.1%      21.3%        15.0%                   22.1%


Three Months Careers -                  Internet
 Ended June   North      Careers -    Advertising  Corporate
 30, 2007     America  International     & Fees    Expenses    Total
------------ --------- -------------- ------------ --------- ---------

Revenue      $174,481  $ 116,845      $32,659                $323,985
Operating
 income -
 GAAP        $ 54,579  $  12,055      $ 5,679      $(29,470) $ 42,843
Proforma
 Adjustments      450          -            -        20,692    21,142
             --------- -------------- ------------ --------- ---------
Operating
 income -
 Non GAAP    $ 55,029  $  12,055      $ 5,679      $ (8,778) $ 63,985
             ========= ============== ============ ========= =========

Operating
 margin -
 GAAP            31.3%      10.3%        17.4%                   13.2%
Operating
 margin -
 Non GAAP        31.5%      10.3%        17.4%                   19.7%


Six Months   Careers -                  Internet
 Ended June   North      Careers -    Advertising  Corporate
 30, 2008     America  International     & Fees    Expenses    Total
------------ --------- -------------- ------------ --------- ---------

Revenue      $347,818  $ 309,945      $63,003                $720,766
Operating
 income -
 GAAP        $ 98,110  $  41,559      $ 3,225      $(78,301) $ 64,593
Proforma
 Adjustments    4,180      4,702        1,160        47,407    57,449
             --------- -------------- ------------ --------- ---------
Operating
 income -
 Non GAAP    $102,290  $  46,261      $ 4,385      $(30,894) $122,042
             ========= ============== ============ ========= =========

Operating
 margin -
 GAAP            28.2%      13.4%         5.1%                    9.0%
Operating
 margin -
 Non GAAP        29.4%      14.9%         7.0%                   16.9%


Six Months   Careers -                  Internet
 Ended June   North      Careers -    Advertising  Corporate
 30, 2007     America  International     & Fees    Expenses    Total
------------ --------- -------------- ------------ --------- ---------

Revenue      $358,498  $ 223,051      $64,266                $645,815
Operating
 income -
 GAAP        $120,457  $  20,016      $11,741      $(49,418) $102,796
Proforma
 Adjustments      450          -            -        30,519    30,969
             --------- -------------- ------------ --------- ---------
Operating
 income -
 Non GAAP    $120,907  $  20,016      $11,741      $(18,899) $133,765
             ========= ============== ============ ========= =========

Operating
 margin -
 GAAP            33.6%       9.0%        18.3%                   15.9%
Operating
 margin -
 Non GAAP        33.7%       9.0%        18.3%                   20.7%

SOURCE: Monster Worldwide, Inc.

Monster Worldwide, Inc.
Investors:
Robert Jones, 212-351-7032
Robert.Jones@monsterworldwide.com
or
Media:
Steve Sylven, 978-461-8503
Steve.Sylven@monster.com