LANHAM, Md., Jan. 9, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Vocus, Inc. (Nasdaq:VOCS) announced today that the underwriters of its initial public offering have exercised their over-allotment option in full to purchase from the selling stockholders identified in the offering prospectus an additional 750,000 shares of Vocus common stock at the initial public offering price of $9.00 per share.
Thomas Weisel Partners LLC served as the lead underwriter and sole book runner for the offering and RBC Capital Markets was co-lead manager. Wachovia Securities and William Blair & Company were co-managers. Copies of the final prospectus related to the offering may be obtained from Thomas Weisel Partners LLC, One Montgomery Street, Suite 3700, San Francisco, California 94104.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy, and there shall not be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which involve uncertainties and risks. These include statements regarding events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future, such as statements about our strategies to improve operating performance. Please refer to our prospectus and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a complete discussion of these and other important factors that could cause results to differ materially from those projected by these forward-looking statements.
About Vocus, Inc.
Vocus (Nasdaq:VOCS) is a leading provider of on-demand software for corporate communications and public relations. Our Web-based software suite helps organizations of all sizes manage local and global relationships and communications with journalists, analysts, public officials and other key audiences. Our software helps customers manage media relations, news monitoring and analysis, interactive email campaigns, online newsrooms, and government relations activities. Vocus software is delivered as an easy-to-use and cost-effective annual subscription, with no need for internal hardware, software or IT support. Our software is currently available in four languages, and is in use by customers around the world. Vocus is based in Lanham, MD with offices in North America and Europe. For more information please visit www.vocus.com or call 800.345.5572.