FriendFinder to Complete IPO by End of Year

BOCA RATON, Fla. — FriendFinder Networks Inc. on Tuesday said that it intends to complete its IPO process by the end of the year.

FriendFinder, which operates the AdultFriendFinder network as well as about two dozen more networking sites, also owns Penthouse Media Group Inc.

FriendFinder, in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, said it will use net proceeds of the public offering to redeem a portion of its outstanding senior secured indebtedness and to pay waiver fees to certain debtholders.

“The primary purpose of this offering is to repay some of our outstanding debt, including certain debt held by our affiliates, which we expect will decrease our interest expense and increase our flexibility with respect to our operations and growth strategy,” the company said in the filing.

According to a filing with the SEC, the company said that as of June 30, it had about $81 million in debt at the parent level. It also had about $442.1 million in debt in connection with its acquisition of Various, which was the preceding parent operator of its FriendFinder websites.

The filing, made public on Tuesday, included several statistics worthy to mention, including:

  • FriendFinder averaged 54 million unique worldwide visitors per month through June 30.

  • It also averaged 4.3 million new registrations on its websites each month for six months ended June 30.

  • FriendFinder, for the six months ended June 30, had a monthly average of approximately 1 million paying subscribers from whom it derived approximately 79.1 percent of its Internet revenue.

  • Its average monthly revenue per subscriber on its adult social-networking websites and general audience social-networking websites was approximately $21.67 and $18.70, respectively, for six months ending June 30.

  • FriendFinder had more than 200,000 participants in its marketing affiliate program from which it derived a substantial portion of our new members and approximately 44 percent of its revenue. For the six months ended June 30, FriendFinder made payments to marketing affiliates of approximately $30.3 million.

  • FriendFinder had more 1 million paying subscribers from whom it derived about 79 percent of its Internet revenue.

  • FriendFinder’s average monthly churn rate for its general audience social-networking websites decreased from about 21 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2008, to approximately 17 percent for the six months ended June 30.

FriendFinder Networks Inc. Divisions

Below is a list of subsidiaries of FriendFinder

Big Island Technology Group Inc.

Confirm ID Inc.

Danni Ashe Inc.

Fastcupid Inc.

FriendFinder California Inc.

FriendFinder GmbH

FriendFinder Processing (India) Private Ltd.

FriendFinder Processing Ltd.

FriendFinder United Kingdom Ltd.

FRNK Technology Group

General Media Art Holding Inc.

General Media Communications Inc.

General Media Entertainment Inc.

General Media UK Ltd.

Global Alphabet Inc.

GMCI Internet Operations Inc.

GMI Online Ventures Ltd.

Interactive Network Inc.

Medley.com Inc.

Penthouse Clubs International Establishment

Penthouse Digital Media Productions Inc.

Penthouse Financial Services N.V.

Penthouse Images Acquisitions Ltd.

PMGI Holdings Inc.

PPM Technology Group Inc.

Pure Entertainment Telecommunications Inc.

Sharkfish Inc.

Snapshot Productions LLC

Streamray (England and Wales)

Streamray Inc. (Nevada)

Streamray Inc. (St. Kitts)

Traffic Cat Inc.

Transbloom Inc.

Various Inc.

Video Bliss Inc.

West Coast Facilities Inc.

Source: FriendFinder Networks Inc.

Related:  

Copyright © 2026 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Sky Wonderland, Melody Marks Front Latest From Blacked Raw

Sky Wonderland and Melody Marks star with Sheem in the latest release from studio imprint Blacked Raw.

2026 XBIZ LA Conference Schedule Announced

XBIZ is pleased to announce the release of the full show schedule for the XBIZ 2026 conference, set to take place Jan. 12-15 at the Kimpton Everly Hotel in Hollywood.

Needemand Joins ASACP as Corporate Sponsor

French startup company Needemand has signed on as the latest corporate sponsor for Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP).

Grooby Kicks Off 30th Anniversary With Aubrey Kate Return

Two-time XMAs Trans Performer of the Year Aubrey Kate returns to Grooby for the first time since 2017, starring alongside Chris Epic to mark the commencement of the studio’s 30th anniversary year.

Octavia Red Stars in 'No Need for Men' From Futanari XXX

Octavia Red stars with Ava Amira in “No Need for Men Pt. 1,” from Futanari XXX, directed by studio honcho Romero.

Sofie Marie Fronts Latest From MYLF

Sofie Marie stars with Gunnar Bishop in the latest release from MYLF.

Penny Barber Stars in Latest Episode of 'Mommy's Boy'

Reigning XMAs MILF Performer of the Year Penny Barber stars with Emma Rosie and Axel Haze in the latest episode of Adult Time series “Mommy’s Boy,” titled “A Family That Nudes Together, Stays Together.”

Utah State Legislator Proposes New 'Porn Tax'

A Utah state senator introduced a bill on Monday that would impose a 7% tax on the gross receipts of adult websites doing business in that state, plus require adult sites to pay an annual $500 fee.

'Fan Fav' XMA Award Categories to Be Presented at X3 Expo

In a move sure to electrify fans and creators alike, fan passion will take center stage Saturday, Jan. 17, when the winners of the 2026 XMA Fan Favorite categories are revealed, transforming the closing night of X3 Expo into the event’s most buzzworthy moment.

Sophia Locke, Max Fills Star in Latest From New Sensations

Sophia Locke and multi-XMAs winner Max Fills star in the latest release from New Sensations.

Show More