Monster Worldwide commences an offering of 2.5 million shares of common stock

Monster Worldwide, Inc, the parent company of the leading global online careers property, Monster(R), today announced it has commenced an offering of 2,500,000 shares of its common stock (plus an overallotment option of up to an additional 375,000 shares of its common stock). Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated is acting as the underwriter for the offering. Proceeds from the sale of shares by the Company in the offering will be used for general corporate purposes, including working capital, and a portion may be used to acquire or invest in complementary businesses.