Limelight Networks Reports Continuing Strong Growth

TEMPE, AZ – May 3, 2006 – Limelight Networks, the world’s leading digital media delivery network, today reported continued strong growth for the first quarter of 2006, as quarterly revenue rose to well over $10 million, an increase of 40% over the fourth quarter of 2005 and 200% over the year-ago quarter. Other highlights of 2006′s first quarter include:
The quarter marked the company’s 10th consecutive quarter of net income profitability.
Monthly revenue exceeded $4 million for the first time in March.
Limelight’s customer base grew to more than 500 customers during the quarter.

“On all metrics, Q1 was another excellent quarter for us,” said Bill Rinehart, CEO, Limelight Networks. “The expansion of our customer base is especially noteworthy. We continued to achieve important customer wins across all of our targeted digital media markets, with key wins in video, music, games and downloads, and across all customer types, including social media, live video, video and music download services, and online game delivery.” Rinehart concluded, “We see strong and growing demand for our services across all media industry segments as our customers create new business models that capitalize on the power of broadband audiences.”

“Limelight’s financial results and continued growth reflect the company’s position as one of the top choices for digital media delivery in a market that is poised for phenomenal expansion as consumers discover and embrace internet video,” said Joshua S. Martin, Research Analyst Consumer Markets, IDC.