AdultFriendFinder SOLD??? - GoFuckYourself.com

dissipate · 11-17-2007, 05:18 AM

http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/17/whoa-adult-friendfinder-may-have-been-acquired-for-1-billion/

The world?s basest online dating site may have had a major liquidity event. Palo Alto based Various, Inc., which owns AdultFriendFinder and scores of other sites, has been acquired, says a source with knowledge of the deal. This is a single source rumor, but the quality of the source suggests, as it has in the past, that the rumor is accurate.

The company, which was founded by Andrew Conru, is rumored to now have revenues in excess of $300 million annually. The acquisition price is said to be 3x revenue, or around $1 billion.

We?re digging now for confirmation of the deal, and to find out who the buyer is.

Deej · 11-17-2007, 05:20 AM

jesus...

martinsc · 11-17-2007, 05:21 AM

is that for real?

dissipate · 11-17-2007, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by martinsc

is that for real?

Well techcrunch.com doesn't usually post april fool's jokes... and its november. This should be interesting

Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE · 11-17-2007, 05:23 AM

lol you jackass, you posted this after i posted the link in irc, and was making my thread!

THEIF!

haha

dissipate · 11-17-2007, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaysin

lol you jackass, you posted this after i posted the link in irc, and was making my thread!

THEIF!

haha

Gotta type faster

buzzy · 11-17-2007, 05:26 AM

only 3 years revenue?

Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE · 11-17-2007, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dissipate

Gotta type faster

you just wait mister, i'll get you back!

polish_aristocrat · 11-17-2007, 05:28 AM

sig spot!

Oracle Porn · 11-17-2007, 05:32 AM

wow interesting

Mutt · 11-17-2007, 05:33 AM

oh crap

we had an NDA and somebody on their side has loose lips.

will76 back off! i don't want you chasing me around when i take over control. i'm going to hire you for some upper management position so chill.

justFred · 11-17-2007, 05:45 AM

makes me think they're anticipating a decrease in revenue.

I mean... you have a cow whose milk you sell for $100 per month. There is nothing wrong with the cow. You sell the cow for $300. You lost money. NO?

axelez · 11-17-2007, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justFred

I mean... you have a cow whose milk you sell for $100 per month. There is nothing wrong with the cow. You sell the cow for $300. You lost money. NO?

1 billion .

buzzy · 11-17-2007, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justFred

makes me think they're anticipating a decrease in revenue.

I mean... you have a cow whose milk you sell for $100 per month. There is nothing wrong with the cow. You sell the cow for $300. You lost money. NO?

3 years revenue not 3 months dipshit, but still not alot...

Zuss · 11-17-2007, 05:55 AM

They're selling for 36 months revenue not 3. They're selling your cow for 3600$ not 300.

Juicy D. Links · 11-17-2007, 05:56 AM

i bought it

justFred · 11-17-2007, 05:58 AM

don't call a person a dipshit and then spew feces yourself....

you missed my point and that is that nobody anticipates the revenue decreasing even in 3 years, so it seems like either they know something we don't or they don't know something we do. either way it's dumb.

much like yourself apparently...

mikeyddddd · 11-17-2007, 06:00 AM

KingK7 · 11-17-2007, 06:02 AM

I bought it. I am redirecting all the traffic to Zango.

munki · 11-17-2007, 06:06 AM

no fucking way...

ServerGenius · 11-17-2007, 06:09 AM

so by how much did they raise the sale with the zango, torrent marketing
policy/strategy ?

Aussie Rebel · 11-17-2007, 06:11 AM

I wonder if the new owner will clean up there advertising practices or if he's just another lowlife piece of shit like lars and andrew

scottybuzz · 11-17-2007, 06:12 AM

sigspot! see sig make cash

scottybuzz · 11-17-2007, 06:16 AM

when they say aff sold do you think everything that goes with it like cams.com and gayfriendfinder or do you think its just aff on its own?

Aussie Rebel · 11-17-2007, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ServerGenius

so by how much did they raise the sale with the zango, torrent marketing
policy/strategy ?

I was wondering the exact same thing

MaDalton · 11-17-2007, 06:32 AM

is that new? i heard Penthouse bought them like 6 or 8 weeks ago.

maxjohan · 11-17-2007, 06:32 AM

I'd say this is good timing for selling right now.

$1 Billion is a lot of money specially when
we don't know how much profit they make
every year.

Good move.

justsexxx · 11-17-2007, 06:34 AM

wow. That is sooo much money

Corleone · 11-17-2007, 06:48 AM

damn... big deal if thats real...

1 billion wooohoo

Klen · 11-17-2007, 06:49 AM

Only billion?That's little compared to other similar things.

shuki · 11-17-2007, 06:57 AM

In the article it says they make profits of about $300 million so about 3 years rev is what they got. To be honest that looks like a good deal for them. Adult does not get the 10-20 year multiple that mainstream companies get due to many, many reasons.

If it is true I say congrats on an exit well done!

shuki · 11-17-2007, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dissipate

http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/17/whoa-adult-friendfinder-may-have-been-acquired-for-1-billion/

The world?s basest online dating site may have had a major liquidity event. Palo Alto based Various, Inc., which owns AdultFriendFinder and scores of other sites, has been acquired, says a source with knowledge of the deal. This is a single source rumor, but the quality of the source suggests, as it has in the past, that the rumor is accurate.

The company, which was founded by Andrew Conru, is rumored to now have revenues in excess of $300 million annually. The acquisition price is said to be 3x revenue, or around $1 billion.

We?re digging now for confirmation of the deal, and to find out who the buyer is.

Did you go to the Techcrunch event last night at Estate?

polish_aristocrat · 11-17-2007, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KlenTelaris

Only billion?That's little compared to other similar things.

says the guy who makes $1500 per month

scottybuzz · 11-17-2007, 07:24 AM

wow i hope your not going to let him say that klen teler!!!

xclusive · 11-17-2007, 07:26 AM

Wait til they learn out there are only 5 real profiles and the rest are spam nicks. Boy are they going to be pissed.

dissipate · 11-17-2007, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shuki

Did you go to the Techcrunch event last night at Estate?

I think I was under a rock, I wasn't even aware of it!

Barefootsies · 11-17-2007, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buzzy

only 3 years revenue?

Yeah. A billion dollars...

Dunno if I could squeek by on that chief.

viencarl · 11-17-2007, 07:33 AM

Is it for real wow were talking about huge money [peace]

Barefootsies · 11-17-2007, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aussie Rebel

I wonder if the new owner will clean up there advertising practices or if he's just another lowlife piece of shit like lars and andrew

Laughing all the way to the bank.

Oracle Porn · 11-17-2007, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polish_aristocrat

says the guy who makes $1500 per month

I bet your fuckface doesn't make much more.

Oracle Porn · 11-17-2007, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xclusive

Wait til they learn out there are only 5 real profiles and the rest are spam nicks. Boy are they going to be pissed.

shuki · 11-17-2007, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dissipate

I think I was under a rock, I wasn't even aware of it!

Yeah it was last night at Estate. I was there with a buddy of mine from 6-7:45

directfiesta · 11-17-2007, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juicy D. Links

i bought it

Why do you need a cow ????

tony286 · 11-17-2007, 09:05 AM

I seriously doubt someone is going to pay 1 billion dollars for aff.

Zuss · 11-17-2007, 09:22 AM

They should have bought zango instead.

Kevsh · 11-17-2007, 09:39 AM

There's a lot of hate obviously out there for AFF but damn if I don't see their dating ads on just about every big adult site or TGP out there. Apparently everyone that doesn't post at GFY uses them ;)

martinsc · 11-17-2007, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directfiesta

Why do you need a cow ????

tony286 · 11-17-2007, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevsh

There's a lot of hate obviously out there for AFF but damn if I don't see their dating ads on just about every big adult site or TGP out there. Apparently everyone that doesn't post at GFY uses them ;)

Well considering their ads are all over the sites that giveaway our products for free without permission and the zango mess. I think some ill feelings are warranted. lol If I loved them I seriously doubt someone would pay for 1 billion dollars for company that cant afford to pay someone to monitor where their sales and traffic come from.

Manowar · 11-17-2007, 09:46 AM

god damn that is ballin

Sosa · 11-17-2007, 09:49 AM

lots of money

11-17-2007, 05:18 AM	#1
dissipate The Dirty Frenchman Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lost Angeles Posts: 8,904	AdultFriendFinder SOLD??? http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/17/whoa-adult-friendfinder-may-have-been-acquired-for-1-billion/ The world?s basest online dating site may have had a major liquidity event. Palo Alto based Various, Inc., which owns AdultFriendFinder and scores of other sites, has been acquired, says a source with knowledge of the deal. This is a single source rumor, but the quality of the source suggests, as it has in the past, that the rumor is accurate. The company, which was founded by Andrew Conru, is rumored to now have revenues in excess of $300 million annually. The acquisition price is said to be 3x revenue, or around $1 billion. We?re digging now for confirmation of the deal, and to find out who the buyer is.

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11-17-2007, 05:26 AM	#7
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11-17-2007, 05:33 AM	#11
Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	oh crap we had an NDA and somebody on their side has loose lips. will76 back off! i don't want you chasing me around when i take over control. i'm going to hire you for some upper management position so chill. __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly!

11-17-2007, 05:45 AM	#12
justFred Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 922	makes me think they're anticipating a decrease in revenue. I mean... you have a cow whose milk you sell for $100 per month. There is nothing wrong with the cow. You sell the cow for $300. You lost money. NO? __________________ Vote Bill Cosby 2012

11-17-2007, 05:55 AM	#15
Zuss Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,187	They're selling for 36 months revenue not 3. They're selling your cow for 3600$ not 300. __________________ I like cookies.

11-17-2007, 05:56 AM	#16
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11-17-2007, 05:58 AM	#17
justFred Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 922	don't call a person a dipshit and then spew feces yourself.... you missed my point and that is that nobody anticipates the revenue decreasing even in 3 years, so it seems like either they know something we don't or they don't know something we do. either way it's dumb. much like yourself apparently... __________________ Vote Bill Cosby 2012

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11-17-2007, 06:02 AM	#19
KingK7 Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 6,372	I bought it. I am redirecting all the traffic to Zango.

11-17-2007, 06:06 AM	#20
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11-17-2007, 06:11 AM	#22
Aussie Rebel Blow Me U Geeks Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Maximum Security Posts: 5,108	I wonder if the new owner will clean up there advertising practices or if he's just another lowlife piece of shit like lars and andrew

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11-17-2007, 06:16 AM	#24
scottybuzz Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2006 Location: NY Posts: 14,800	when they say aff sold do you think everything that goes with it like cams.com and gayfriendfinder or do you think its just aff on its own? __________________ $$$$$ MAKE HUGE MONEY IN CAMS - CLICK HERE $$$$$

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11-17-2007, 06:32 AM	#27
maxjohan Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,219	I'd say this is good timing for selling right now. $1 Billion is a lot of money specially when we don't know how much profit they make every year. Good move. __________________ I went from 100 to 313,000 satoshis in 2 days! Lots of daily freerolls...

11-17-2007, 06:34 AM	#28
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11-17-2007, 06:48 AM	#29
Corleone C.R.E.A.M Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 15,262	damn... big deal if thats real... 1 billion wooohoo

11-17-2007, 06:49 AM	#30
Klen Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Little Vienna Posts: 32,235	Only billion?That's little compared to other similar things.

11-17-2007, 06:57 AM	#31
shuki Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 3,070	In the article it says they make profits of about $300 million so about 3 years rev is what they got. To be honest that looks like a good deal for them. Adult does not get the 10-20 year multiple that mainstream companies get due to many, many reasons. If it is true I say congrats on an exit well done! __________________ Looking to buy established paysites contact me [email protected]

11-17-2007, 07:24 AM	#34
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11-17-2007, 07:26 AM	#35
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11-17-2007, 09:05 AM	#44
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	I seriously doubt someone is going to pay 1 billion dollars for aff.

11-17-2007, 09:22 AM	#45
Zuss Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,187	They should have bought zango instead. __________________ I like cookies.

11-17-2007, 09:39 AM	#46
Kevsh Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: TO Posts: 8,619	There's a lot of hate obviously out there for AFF but damn if I don't see their dating ads on just about every big adult site or TGP out there. Apparently everyone that doesn't post at GFY uses them ;)

11-17-2007, 09:46 AM	#49
Manowar jellyfish Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 71,528	god damn that is ballin

11-17-2007, 09:49 AM	#50
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	lots of money