EDGAR Online Explorer Unveiled for Financial Services Industry

XML and XBRL Compliant Application Interface Provides Functionality Into Numerous Data Sets

South Norwalk, CT - June 18, 2003 - EDGAR Online, Inc. (Nasdaq: EDGR) today announced its EDGAR Online Explorer API (application program interface) for the financial services industry.

"Long used to build our EDGAR Online Pro desktop and hosted solutions, EDGAR Online now provides a fully XML compliant solution permitting integration of our multiple data sets and corresponding functionality," said Susan Strausberg, CEO and President of EDGAR Online, Inc. "We are now delivering the EDGAR Online Explorer XML API with full sales, account and developer support."

The EDGAR Online Explorer XML API for the financial services industry features:

• XML Compliant. All data and functionality is returned with XML calls. Fundamental data elements on all NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex and OTCBB companies are XBRL and XML tagged.
• Customer/Integration Support. Support includes developer support, account management, consulting services and an interactive demo site displaying XML database calls.
• Multiple Data Sets Available. Data sets available in the API include US SEC EDGAR documents, normalized fundamental financial data, ownership data including institutional holdings and insider ownership of officers and directors, international annual and interim reports from over 17,500 companies and 65 countries and offering data including initial public offering and secondary public offering data.
• Advanced Functionality and Customization. Functionality includes searching by twenty criteria, formatting options for Rich Text Format (Microsoft Word®), Microsoft® Excel, HTML, original as-filed text or PDF, usage tracking and more. Developers can control the look, feel and functionality provided to their end users.
• World-Class Data Center. 99.9% system availability, 24x7 staffing, state-of-the-art technology, built-in redundancy and hot backup.

About EDGAR Online Explorer
EDGAR Online's EDGAR Online Explorer is a fully XML and XBRL compliant application program interface (API) designed to provide seamless integration for the display and functionality of key financial data into intranet and extranet applications. EDGAR Online Explorer can be licensed by calling 212-457-8200 or online via www.edgar-online.com

About EDGAR Online, Inc.
EDGAR Online, Inc. (www.edgar-online.com) is a leader in the business information industry, specializing in the extraction, packaging and distribution of public company information contained in SEC filings. Based in Norwalk, Connecticut, with offices in Maryland and New York City, the company sells subscription products, data and services to financial institutions, corporations and law firms.

EDGAR is a federally registered trademark of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). EDGAR Online is not affiliated with or approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. EDGAR Online is a product of EDGAR Online, Inc.

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