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FriendFinder Networks Reports 'Strong' 1st Quarter

“We had a strong 1st quarter," says Marc Bell, FriendFinder Networks' CEO. FriendFinder reported it had a 52 percent hike in net income in the first quarter and that its net loss decreased 55 percent.

FriendFinder Won't Reveal Affiliate Data to Facebook

FriendFinder counsel says there is no good cause for a proposed expedited fishing expedition over affiliate information relative to an infringement suit over FacebookOfSex.com.

FriendFinder Shares Off by 20%; Stock at $5.75 a Share

FriendFinder Networks Inc., which started to trade last week on the Nasdaq, finds its shares slipping to nearly half of its initial price.

FriendFinder Shares Begin Trading on Nasdaq Wednesday

Shares of FriendFinder Networks Inc. will be trading at $10 a share on the Nasdaq starting Wednesday.

FacebookOfSex Is Taken Offline

FacebookOfSex.com, which recently was subject of a civil lawsuit brought on by social network giant Facebook, has been taken offline.

FriendFinder Sets Its IPO Terms

FriendFinder Networks Inc. on Wednesday moved forward with its initial public offering, saying it hopes to sell 5 million shares at $10 to $12 each.

Penthouse Club Opens in Reno on Friday

The Penthouse Club, with its luxury skyboxes and Penthouse Key Girl entertainers, is slated to open here on Friday, becoming the largest gentlemen's club in the Reno-Tahoe area.

FriendFinder, Facebook in Legal Tussle Over FacebookOfSex

Facebook claims FacebookOfSex.com is too similar to its own trademarked name,but site owner FriendFinder has problems with the social network's use of "friend finder."

FriendFinder Files to Relaunch IPO

FriendFinder Networks Inc. announced today that it will again file for an IPO.

Mobile Content Suit Pits FriendFinder vs. Twistbox

FriendFinder has filed a suit against mobile content distributor Twistbox, alleging the company continued to publish and permit third parties to distribute hundreds of copyrighted Penthouse titles for two years after its contract was terminated.

FriendFinder Launches Big Ego Games

FriendFinder Networks Inc. on Thursday rolled out its latest division, Big Ego Games. With its first game, FriendFinder's Big Ego has debuted Yarr!.

FriendFinder Raises $551 Million, Preparing for 3 'Big Initiatives'

FriendFinder Networks Inc., owner of Penthouse magazine and numerous adult and social networking sites has reportedly raised $551 million in debt financing.

Appellate Ruling Clears Way in Epic's Suit Against FriendFinder

A California appeals court on Monday ruled that FriendFinder Network can't compel Epic Cash to arbitrate its claims over litigation involving Zango’s pop-up advertising.

Playboy Selling Itself Too Cheaply With Hefner Bid, Suit Says

A class-action suit alleges that Hugh Hefner and investment banker Rizvi Traverse Management's bid for Playboy at $5.50 a share is too low.

FriendFinder to Announce Playboy Bid on Thursday

FriendFinder Networks Inc. plans to make public its proposal to buy Playboy Enterprises Inc. on Thursday, CEO Marc Bell told XBIZ.

FriendFinder Pulls Its Initial Public Offering

FriendFinder Networks has shelved its planned initial public offering indefinitely. The company, in a statement, said that it would not proceed with an IPO “until market conditions improve.”

FriendFinder Delays IPO

FriendFinder Networks Inc. has delayed its initial public offering scheduled for today until next week.

FriendFinder to Set Stock Price Next Week, Reveals New Tube Site

FriendFinder plans on setting its share price on Wednesday. The company also has revealed the launch of a tube site, TVX.com.

FriendFinder Starts Marketing Its IPO

FriendFinder on Tuesday commenced marketing its initial public offering of 20 million shares of common stock.

FriendFinder Sets IPO Terms, Cuts Size of Offering by Half

FriendFinder Networks Inc. on Friday set the terms of its initial public offering, which essentially cuts the size of the offering by more than half to about $220 million.