FriendFinder Networks Inc. Added to Russell 2000 Index
SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FriendFinder Networks Inc. ("FFN")(NasdaqGM: FFN), a leading internet and technology company providing services in the rapidly expanding markets of social networking and web-based video sharing, today announced it has been added to the Russell 2000® Index and Russell 3000® Index when Russell Investments reconstituted its comprehensive set of U.S. and global equity indexes on June 24, 2011.
Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for both index funds and as benchmarks for passive and active investment strategies. FriendFinder Networks Inc. will hold its membership at least until Russell reconstitutes its indexes in June 2012.
"After successfully completing our Initial Public Offering in May, we are excited about our inclusion in the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000," noted Marc H. Bell, President and CEO of FriendFinder Networks Inc. "In addition to our own efforts to raise our profile with the investment community, we believe that being added to this well-regarded index will expand our appeal to a broader institutional audience."
The Russell 3000 also serves as the U.S. component to the Russell Global Index, which Russell launched in 2007.
The annual reconstitution of the Russell 3000 captures the 3,000 largest U.S. stocks as of the end of May, ranking them by total market capitalization. The largest 1,000 companies in this ranking comprise the Russell 1000 and the next 2,000 companies become the Russell 2000.
Forward-Looking Statement
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ from expectations, estimates and projections and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as "expect," "estimate," "project," "budget," "forecast," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "could," "should," "believes," "predicts," "potential," "continue," and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results.
Additional information concerning these and other risk factors is contained in the Company's most recent filings with the SEC. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning the Company are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in their expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of the Company's securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.
About FriendFinder Networks Inc.
FriendFinder Networks Inc. (www.FFN.com) is an internet-based social networking and technology company operating several of the most heavily visited websites in the world, including AdultFriendFinder.com, Amigos.com, AsiaFriendFinder.com, Cams.com, FriendFinder.com, BigChurch.com and SeniorFriendFinder.com. FriendFinder Networks Inc. also produces and distributes original pictorial and video content and engages in brand licensing.
About Russell
Russell Investments provides strategic advice, world-class implementation, state-of-the-art performance benchmarks and a range of institutional-quality investment products. Russell has about $161 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2011, and serves individual, institutional and advisor clients in more than 35 countries. Founded in 1936, Russell is a subsidiary of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Investor Contact for FriendFinder Networks Inc.
Brian Prenoveau
Director, Investor Relations
561-912-7035 or [email protected]
KCSA Strategic Communications
Jeffrey Goldberger / Rob Fink
212.896.1249 / 212.896.1206
[email protected]/ [email protected]
SOURCE FriendFinder Networks Inc.
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