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continue to expand across the U.S. and the world, increasing our presence in both local and international
markets that will ultimately enable seamless worldwide trading.
eBay's goal is to be the Internet's marketplace. We strive to provide the best and most eÇcient way for
our community of users to buy and sell almost anything, anytime, anywhere. We hope that our success in 2000
demonstrates that we're on our way!
In 2001, eBay will continue to develop all parts of its culture. That culture includes a belief that we must
contribute to the communities around us and help those who are less fortunate. The eBay Foundation will
continue its eÅorts to assist non-proÑt organizations as they struggle to serve people in need of important
services. And we will move forward with our eÅorts to help the nation's senior citizens overcome the ""digital
divide'' by helping to provide easy access to technology and education. eBay has pledged to bring more than
one million seniors online, working with its partner, SeniorNet, the largest non-proÑt trainer of seniors in the
country. We have also promised to help SeniorNet establish ten education centers nationwide.
As always, we want to extend our profound thanks to eBay's stockholders, partners, employees and the
eBay community. In particular, we want to acknowledge the many contributions of our wonderful global
community. From the beginning, eBay has been blessed to be the home of some of the most creative,
hardworking and dedicated users on the Internet. Our community makes every eBay triumph possible and our
site one of the most interesting and fun places around. Every eBay employee spends his or her day thinking
about how eBay can be a better place for our community to trade. When our community succeeds, we
succeed.
We look forward to much shared success in the months and years ahead.
Pierre Omidyar Meg Whitman
Founder & Chairman of the Board President & Chief Executive OÇcer