Stull, Stull & Brody Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Nuance Communications Inc. On Behalf Of Shareholders Who Purchased Stock between January 31, 2001 and March 15, 2001.

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 26, 2001

A class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, on behalf of all person or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired the securities of Nuance Communications, Inc. ("Nuance" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:NUAN), common stock between January 31, 2001 to March 15, 2001, inclusive (the "Class Period"). You may obtain a copy of the complaint from the Court or from Stull, Stull & Brody.

The complaint alleges that Nuance and certain of its officers and directors violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Nuance develops, markets, and supports a voice-recognition software platform that purportedly makes the information and services of enterprises, telecommunications networks, and the Internet accessible from any telephone.

The complaint alleges that after exceeding analysts' earnings expectations for its fourth quarter and reporting "record revenue," defendants reaffirmed Nuance's leadership position in the voice-recognition market and the continued revenue growth experienced since the end of the fourth quarter. Thereafter, the Individual Defendants, contrary to their unwavering public support for the Company's prospects and its stock, sold vast quantities of their holdings in Nuance stock. Just weeks after defendants finished selling their own Nuance stock, they revealed that the Company's revenue growth had in fact ceased, and that revenues for the quarter would be well below those reported for the prior quarter.

Plaintiff seeks to recover damages on behalf of class members and is represented by the law firm of Stull, Stull & Brody who has significant experience and expertise in prosecuting class actions on behalf of investors and shareholders.

If you are a member of the class described above, you may, no later than May 21, 2001, move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff, if you so choose. In order to serve as lead plaintiff, however, you must meet certain legal requirements. A lead plaintiff is a representative party that acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. In order to be appointed lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member's claim is typical of the claims of the other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class. Under certain circumstances, one or more class members may together serve as "lead plaintiff." Your ability to share in any recovery is not, however, affected by the decision whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. You may retain Stull, Stull & Brody, or other counsel of your choice, to serve as your counsel in this action.

If you wish to discuss this action or have any questions concerning this notice or your rights or interests with respect to this matter, please contact: Timothy J. Burke of Stull, Stull & Brody at 888-388-4605 or via e-mail at [e-mail] or on the law firm's website at www.secfraud.com.