Ford-Trucks.com has been acquired by Internet Brands, Inc.
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07-24-2007, 02:39 AM
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#96
07-24-2007, 02:41 PM
Financial performance?
Originally Posted by FTE Ken
Off-topic replies split. Please folks, keep this thread about the acquisition.
I'll have to give IB a look. Are they public?Never mind... I found the S-1 filing already... Have a look?
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Jon or Ken, I do have one pertinent question.
When doing our chapter meets, etc. do we need to refer to IB along with Ford-Trucks.Com or FTE?
Example see the current flyer designed by a member of our chapter. Are there any changes that need to be made? http://www.truegenius.org/images/fte-flyer.pdf
When doing our chapter meets, etc. do we need to refer to IB along with Ford-Trucks.Com or FTE?
Example see the current flyer designed by a member of our chapter. Are there any changes that need to be made? http://www.truegenius.org/images/fte-flyer.pdf
#98
07-24-2007, 03:21 PM
Originally Posted by ozx3+1
OK, Ken... Let's talk stock options. I'll have to give IB a look. Are they public?
Never mind... I found the S-1 filing already... Have a look?
They were a little off from the index today, but they just laid out the big bucks to acquire FTE. I'm interested and optimistic.
I'll have to give IB a look. Are they public?Never mind... I found the S-1 filing already... Have a look?
They were a little off from the index today, but they just laid out the big bucks to acquire FTE. I'm interested and optimistic.
#99
07-24-2007, 03:23 PM
Originally Posted by glruff
When doing our chapter meets, etc. do we need to refer to IB along with Ford-Trucks.Com or FTE?
Last edited by FTE Ken; 07-24-2007 at 04:10 PM.
#100
07-24-2007, 03:37 PM
Originally Posted by FTE Ken
That's not them. They aren't publically traded yet.
Monday, July 23, 2007 <!--end date-->
<!--title--> Internet Brands Files For IPO<!--end title-->
<!--begin story--><!--end story--> El Segundo-based Internet Brands has filed for an IPO, saying in a filing with the SEC late Friday that it is looking to raise up to $100M in an IPO on either the NASDAQ Global Market or New York Stock Exchange. The IPO is being underwritten by Credit Suisse and Thomas Weisel Partners. InternetBrands operates a network of vertically focused web sits, including CarsDirect.com, Wikitravel, and ApartmentRatings.com. The firm said in its filing that it generated revenues of $84.8M in 2006. Internet Brands has received funding from Idealab, Foundation Capital, and Clearstone Ventures; Idealab owns about 32% of the company.
<small>posted on Monday, July 23, 2007
</small>INTERNET BRANDS, INC.
<small> (positioning statement)
</small>Our Websites
We offer a broad selection of websites and services focused in our three vertical categories: automotive, travel and leisure and home and home improvement.
Our websites include the following:
<!-- User-specified TAGGED TABLE --> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr valign="top"> <td width="20%"></td> <td width="2%"></td> <td width="25%">
Automotive</td> <td width="2%"></td> <td width="23%">
Travel and Leisure</td> <td width="2%"></td> <td width="25%">Home and Home Improvement</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="20%">
E-Commerce and
Classifieds</td> <td width="2%">
</td> <td width="25%">
CarsDirect.com
Autos.com
NewCarTestDrive.com</td> <td width="2%">
</td> <td width="23%">
BBOnline.com
CruiseMates.com
VacationHomes.com</td> <td width="2%">
</td> <td width="25%">
Loan.com
RealEstateABC.com
LoanApp.com</td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="20%">
Enthusiast
Communities</td> <td width="2%">
</td> <td width="25%">
AudiWorld.com
Ford-Trucks.com
CorvetteForum.com</td> <td width="2%">
</td> <td width="23%">
Wikitravel.org
FlyerTalk.com
TrekEarth.com</td> <td width="2%">
</td> <td width="25%">
DoItYourself.com
ApartmentRatings.com
BrokerOutpost.com</td></tr></tbody></table>
So really, it all looks good! They are a solid business embarking on an IPO, and they have all of us too! Please keep us informed on the progress of the IPO. NO INSIDER INFORMATION, PLEASE! Just a post concurrent with the press releases will be a great benefit.
Last edited by OZX1; 07-24-2007 at 03:52 PM.
#103
07-24-2007, 04:12 PM
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#104
07-24-2007, 06:25 PM
I wonder how many shares it take to become majority share holder...
hmmm if i can pull this off ....I could in effect become.......Jays boss....next I would send Ken off to a inland with no electronics's....for three week's with lots of pink umbrella drinks....oh what punishment that would be..
okay seriously... just where is El Segundo-based Internet Brands based out of ?
are they a US company? not that it matters in this gobel economy just curious.
also just how many IB related users are on this site, and are they going to be interacting on the forums, or just be like some of the sponsors here ? and keeping it business like in general ?
BTW welcome to FTE IB'ers
hmmm if i can pull this off ....I could in effect become.......Jays boss....next I would send Ken off to a inland with no electronics's....for three week's with lots of pink umbrella drinks....oh what punishment that would be..
okay seriously... just where is El Segundo-based Internet Brands based out of ?
are they a US company? not that it matters in this gobel economy just curious.
also just how many IB related users are on this site, and are they going to be interacting on the forums, or just be like some of the sponsors here ? and keeping it business like in general ?
BTW welcome to FTE IB'ers
