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Andrew Conru And Lars Mapstead To Take Control Of FriendFinder

Posted on September 18, 2013

Ffn logoREUTERS – Sep 18 – FriendFinder Networks had struck a deal with noteholders that will reduce its debt by $300M. One group of noteholders will take ownership of the sex entertainment business. Control of the company would go to Andrew Conru and Lars Mapstead. In 2007 FFN bought Various Inc and its dating websites from Conru and Mapstead for $400M.

by Tom Hals and Sakthi Prasad
See full article at Reuters

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6 thoughts on “Andrew Conru And Lars Mapstead To Take Control Of FriendFinder”

  1. Unknown's avatar Mark Brooks says:
    September 19, 2013 at 10:47 am

    FriendFinder is in very good hands now. Watch and see. If I could invest now, I would. Conru is a smart operator and will rekindle this brand.

    Reply
  2. Unknown's avatar Mark Brooks says:
    September 19, 2013 at 10:47 am

    FriendFinder is in very good hands now. Watch and see. If I could invest now, I would. Conru is a smart operator and will rekindle this brand.

    Reply
  3. Don Nguyen's avatar Don Nguyen says:
    October 2, 2013 at 6:15 am

    When will well-liked and respected Andy Conru be officially back at the helm?
    Thanks in advance.

    Reply
  4. Don Nguyen's avatar Don Nguyen says:
    October 2, 2013 at 6:15 am

    When will well-liked and respected Andy Conru be officially back at the helm?
    Thanks in advance.

    Reply
  5. Tom's avatar Tom says:
    November 19, 2013 at 10:32 am

    If you are looking for interesting investment opportunities in the space, I have something you should take a look at. – Tks, Tom

    Reply
  6. Tom's avatar Tom says:
    November 19, 2013 at 10:32 am

    If you are looking for interesting investment opportunities in the space, I have something you should take a look at. – Tks, Tom

    Reply

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