LYCOS: Listed on the NSE and Always on Investor Minds

(source: Wikipedia)

The idea of debt dates back to the ancient world, as evidenced for example by ancient Mesopotamian clay tablets recording interest-bearing loans. There is little consensus among scholars as to when corporate stock was first traded. Some see the key event as theDutch East India Company’s founding in 1602, while others point to earlier developments. Economist Ulrike Malmendier of theUniversity of California at Berkeley argues that a share market existed as far back as ancient Rome.

In the Roman Republic, which existed for centuries before the Empire was founded, there were societates publicanorum, organizations of contractors or leaseholders who performed temple-building and other services for the government. Increasingly, stock exchanges are part of a global market for securities.

Why NSE?

The NSE platform will attract new class of long term Institutional risk investors (both in primary & secondary market), interested to invest in exciting fast growing companies in India on a regulated platform. Having said that, it increase the exposure of the brand LYCOS to more quality and larger number of investors. LYCOS that has been listed in the BSE for a few years now seems to be on a growth path to more international markets. Being a global brand there is scope, potential and strong brands under its belt to be a globally listed player. With LYCOS’ tremendous geographical reach the hay days are nor far.

NSE is the largest exchange in the county in terms of trading volumes providing a trading platform that extends across the length and breadth of the country. This gives LYCOS the edge to reach investors from 191 centers who can avail of the trading facilities on the NSE Trading Network.

As part of its transition from a technology player to a full-fledged comprehensive digital media destination for consumers across the world, LYCOS has made 10 acquisitions since 2007, building a well-oiled sales engine and a strong technology backbone in the process.

Suresh Reddy, Chairman of LYCOS said, “This listing gives a larger universe of investors an opportunity to participate in the growth of LYCOS. We are happy to be a part of the NSE platform.

As we move forward with exciting growth plans, and a commitment towards good governance, we look forward to the continued cooperation of our shareholders.”

Play life your way!

Hey, was so curious about this most happening thing online – monetization of online content and traffic analysis. Well, Video making the most of it. What’s it that’s driving the entire world to this so very dependable medium? It made me curious and I began to google on stuff that were supposed to be original from the very beginning of the net, search or surfing. That’s when I bumped into this very brand, the glorious ‘LYCOS’– an impressive, with an untold history behind and a legendary one indeed! And I tell you, their logo is so very beautiful and warm. The black lab symbolizing, alertness and the ‘go get it spirit’, true to their original super bowl ad.

This brand, the world’s pioneer in search business is beginning to make the most of the advantage it is handed in the digital media space. LYCOS, the search engine that did wonders in the late 90’s has now metamorphosed into the cool destination of entertainment, networking, search, games, information, shopping and above all, emails. I heard (shhh), that the company is deploying new products that would hit the market in 2-3 months’ time.

LYCOS is unique among the big online players, simply sharper and more aggressive in getting ready for the future. To my surprise, came to know that Tripod and Gamesville are owned by LYCOS. Further dig into their social media pages tell me, that the brand is led by a young and smart IIT-Karagpur alumnus, Suresh Reddy.

If you are an investor, this company is promising; if you are looking for business in the online space, this company is progressive and innovative; if you are an online visitor, this company is there to simplify your life.

While they are at simplifying our lives, let’s play it our way. LYCOS, to me is cool and promising!

LYCOS Then

LYCOS Now