Digitas Inc. (Nasdaq: DTAS) announced that it was informed by representatives of Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners III, L.P., H&F Orchard Partners III, L.P., and H&F International Partners III, L.P. that today they distributed their remaining holdings in Digitas - totaling approximately 9.8 million shares of common stock - to their partners and limited partners. The shares originally were acquired in January, 1999 in connection with the recapitalization of Digitas.

About Digitas

Digitas is recognized as the leading relationship marketing services firm. Our unique combination of strategy consulting, technology consulting, and marketing agency services helps many of the world's leading companies attract, retain, and grow the most profitable customer relationships in their industries. In business for 23 years, we are proud to have long-term relationships with such clients as American Express, AOL, AT&T, Delta Air Lines, and General Motors. Digitas employs approximately 1,100 people and has offices in Boston, Chicago, London, New York, and San Francisco.

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