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    2007 Financial Results
    CALABASAS, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 02/12/07 --
    NetSol Technologies Inc. ("NetSol") (NASDAQ: NTWK), a multinational provider
    of enterprise software and IT services to the financial services industry,
    today announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2007,
    ending December 31, 2006.
    Second Quarter FY 2007 Consolidated Financial Highlights
    -- Revenues increased 60% to $7.2 million
    -- Operating income rose 36% to $375 thousand
    -- GAAP EPS was ($0.27) due to one-time, non-cash charge of $4.3 million
    relating to the financing for the acquisition of McCue Systems
    -- EBITDA was $527 thousand, or $0.03 per basic and diluted share,
    excluding the one-time non-cash charge
    -- Pro forma EPS was ($0.02) per basic and diluted share, excluding the
    one-time non-cash charge

    NetSol Technologies, Inc. reported consolidated revenues of $7.2 millionfor
    the second quarter of fiscal year 2007, a 60% increase compared to the $4.5
    million in revenues reported for the same period in fiscal year 2006.
    Consolidated gross profit for the second quarter was approximately $3.6
    million, or 50%.
    Net loss for the second quarter of fiscal year 2007 was approximately $4.6
    million, or a loss of $0.27 per basic and diluted earnings per share,
    whichcompares to net income of $125 thousand, or $0.01 per basic and diluted
    earnings per share, reported in the second quarter of fiscal year 2006. The
    Company recorded a one-time, non-cash charge of $4.3 million relating to the
    financing for the acquisition of McCue Systems in June 2006. Excluding this
    one-time charge, NetSol would have reported EBITDA of $527 thousand, or $0.03
    per basic and diluted share, and a net loss of $375 thousand, or a loss of
    $0.02 per basic and diluted share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2007.
    Najeeb Ghauri, chairman and CEO, commented, "NetSol recorded strong
    revenuegrowth in the second quarter of fiscal 2007, driven by our ability to
    closecontracts in the Asia Pacific and European markets. We also continued to
    make progress in the North American market, as the integration of McCue Systems
    proceeds according to plan. In addition, we are seeing strong growth in the
    Pakistan market, as evidenced by several, important non-traditional NetSol
    projects initiated with both the federal and Punjab governments.
    "Our second quarter results also reflect a one-time, non-cash charge relating
    to the acquisition of McCue Systems in June 2006. With this charge, all costs
    relating to that acquisition are expensed and behind us, so we may now move
    forward aggressively in the North American market. We expect to have that
    division substantially integrated into the NetSol organization and leveraging
    our superior offshore capabilities by the end of this fiscal year."
    Mr. Ghauri concluded, "Historically, NetSol posts its strongest results in the
    second half of the fiscal year. Our pipeline of orders for commercial finance
    products, particularly in the Chinese market and in Europe, indicate that this
    trend will continue. Moreover, our pipeline of business in Pakistan is
    stronger than ever. As a result, we continue to believe we can deliver
    revenues of approximately $30 million and improved operating profitability for
    fiscal year 2007."
    Second Quarter Business Highlights
    Asia-Pacific (APAC) Division
    -- Signed two new multi-million dollar contracts for LeaseSoft with
    global, blue chip brand names in the Captive Finance sector - one in
    Australia, the other in China;
    -- Continued to expand pipe line of opportunities in Australia, Thailand,
    New Zealand and China; and
    -- Expanded client and market reach beyond traditional leasing market
    into local Pakistan market;
    -- Successful implementation of Motor Transport Management Information
    System (or MTMIS) in Lahore, with an additional 28 districts to go live by
    the end of calendar year 2007.

    Europe/Middle East (EMEA) Division-- Completed major client projects on time
    and on budget to deliver
    record UK service revenue - one significant project was with Investec Asset
    Finance;
    -- Introduced new products to support front and middle office operations
    of leasing companies, providing end-to-end contract management - three
    system implementations are currently scheduled or in progress, with
    significant interest generated; and
    -- Recorded the first sale of the division's newest software offering,
    LeaseSoft Evolve, to broker Kennet Equipment Leasing for the management of
    its own equipment leasing portfolio.

    North America Division-- Delivered LeasePak 6.0, the largest and most
    comprehensive release of
    the product to date - receiving excellent customer response and reviews;
    -- Initiated rollout of the IT Services line of business to the US
    commercial finance technology sector, and
    -- Integration of McCue Systems into NetSol Technologies is on track and
    progressing well - with continued success in the leveraging of offshore
    resources, improved internal resource utilization and effective marketing
    efforts.
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