3 times the
average for people who take more than nine foreign trips per year. RSVP further bolsters our competitive
position with a growing family of trusted brands that address the desire of
our core audience to connect with one another, to be enriched by rewarding
experiences and to build community. magazine properties The Advocate, OUT and Out Traveler in combination
index 2. "Among these
opportunities are tours, where both gays and lesbians, as well as their
families and friends, can come together for life-enriching travel adventures.

About PlanetOut Inc. Such forward-looking
statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors
which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company
to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. PlanetOut, based in San Francisco, offers FORTUNE 1000 advertisers
access to what it believes to be the most extensive network of gay and lesbian
people in the world.

"We are aware that blacks are being disproportionately affected by lung
cancer," said John Kirkwood, President and CEO of the American Lung
Association."

The Lung Association's fact sheets findings show that African-American men
are at least 50 percent more likely than white men to develop lung cancer
and that the lung cancer survival rate is only 13.

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is the leading global media and entertainment company
exclusively serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)
community. PlanetOut's brands include Gay.com); and, HIVPlus
(http://www. PlanetOut, based in San Francisco with additional
offices in New York, Los Angeles, London and Buenos Aires, offers FORTUNE 1000
and Global 500 advertisers access to what it believes to be the most extensive
network of gay and lesbian people in the world.
(Nasdaq: LGBT) today reported its financial results for the second quarter
ended June 30, 2005.7 million, or 47-percent growth over the
prior year's quarter , demonstrating that our fundamentals continue to be
strong and enabling us to build on a solid foundation .1 million,
a 32-percent increase from total revenue of $6.
-- Laid the groundwork for, and planned the September launch of, PlanetOut
Video, a new broadband entertainment service with multimedia
programming aggregated from TV networks, movie studios, independent
film producers and individual artists.0 million, and anticipates GAAP net
income to be between $500,000 and $1.5 million and $6.


PlanetOut Inc. The American Lung Association funds vital research on
the causes of and treatments for lung disease.

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PlanetOut Inc. Agrees to Acquire RSVP Vacations

com,
as well as the travel magazine, The OUT Traveler. Readers should not consider Adjusted EBITDA in isolation or as a
substitute for net income (loss), operating cash flows or other cash flow
statement data determined in accordance with GAAP.

About PlanetOut Inc.com and OUT+ABOUT
Travel.37) $0.

The American Lung Association released these fact sheets to demonstrate
that communities of color are more likely to develop a majority of lung
diseases and other respiratory problems than the white population. We want
to bring attention to this disparity and give everyone the information they
need to stay healthy.

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- Addresses advertisers' desire to target the gay and lesbian market with
multi-media, multi-platform marketing and sponsorship programs.
Adults)."
PlanetOut plans to report its fourth-quarter fiscal 2005 financial results
on Feb. Such factors include,
among others, the company's limited operating history and variability of
operating results; the company's ability to attract and retain subscribers and
advertisers; the company's ability to integrate the acquired assets of RSVP;
competition; timing of product launches; and the company's dependence on
technology infrastructure and the Internet .1
million, representing 32-percent revenue growth over the prior year's quarter,
and record Adjusted EBITDA of $1.com site, including support
for multiple currencies.
"We continue to be optimistic about our prospects for growth, despite
temporary delays in product launches, and we believe that planned activities,
particularly the launch of our international campaign, will yield even greater
benefits in 2006," said Soukup.
The company is updating its third quarter and full-year guidance for 2005.5 million and $3.
Condensed Balance Sheets
(Unaudited, in thousands)

Jun 30, Dec 31,
2005 2004

Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $43,229 $43,128
Accounts receivable, net 2,417 2,075
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,149 2,209
Total current assets 47,795 47,412
Property and equipment, net 8,037 7,011
Goodwill 3,403 3,403
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate 32 57
Other assets 1,096 1,325
Total assets $60,363 $59,208

Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $656 $2,040
Accrued liabilities 2,159 1,469
Deferred revenue 4,141 3,506
Capital lease obligations, current portion 525 998
Notes payable, current portion 236 190
Total current liabilities 7,717 8,203
Capital lease obligations, less current portion 320 491
Notes payable , less current portion -- 142
Deferred rent 1,832 1,608
Total liabilities 9,869 10,444
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock 17 17
Additional paid-in capital 88,208 88,387
Note receivable from stockholder (603) (603)
Unearned stock-based compensation (891) (1,619)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (114) (106)
Accumulated deficit (36,123) (37,312)
Total stockholders' equity 50 ,494 48,764
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $60,363 $59,208


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times the average for people who take more than nine foreign trips per year,
according to The Advocate/OUT 2005 MRI Custom Study (Index: Spring 2004 U. RSVP is headquartered in Minneapolis and is marketed through travel
agencies dedicated to the gay and lesbian community as well as through direct
sales.rsvpvacations.advocate.1 months in the prior year's period, an increase of 25 percent.0 million.

PRESS RELEASE African-Americans Disproportionately Affected by Lung Disease; Lung Cancer Is Top 3 Killer

A recent study published in the New England
Journal of Medicine looked at the issue and reinforced the fact that lung
cancer incidence is greater among African-Americans.

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5 times the
average for people who take more than nine domestic trips per year and 6.
PlanetOut Inc.hivplusmag. Total revenue for the second quarter of 2005 included
subscription services revenue of $5.
These statements are forward-looking, and actual results may differ
materially.0 million, Adjusted EBITDA to be between $5.5
million and GAAP net income to be between $2. PT to discuss results for the second quarter of 2005.planetoutinc.
PlanetOut Inc. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results,
performance or achievements of the company to differ materially from any
future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements.

The Lung Disease Data in Culturally Diverse Communities Fact Sheets include
lung health statistics for the African-American, Hispanic, American
Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian-American , Native Hawaiian or other Pacific
Islander and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) communities.org or call 1-800-LUNG-USA
(1-800-586-4872).

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The acquisition leverages our existing
travel media assets, established LGBT audience, customer lists and capital
resources to fuel RSVP's growth .

About RSVP Productions, Inc.sec.
The company's business outlook for third-quarter revenue, Adjusted EBITDA,
and net income reflects several factors, including increased marketing
expenses, investments in technology infrastructure and personnel to address a
delay in product development efforts, as well as increased quarterly and
annual audit fees and expenses related to compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act. International parties can
access the call at 303-262 -2211. Gay.org.

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's broad and deep reach through its media
properties, customer lists and capital resources to fuel RSVP's growth.2 million in revenue in 2004 and $8. A pioneer
in the travel industry since 1985, RSVP has hosted more than 80,000 guests
from all over the world.
As a result, PlanetOut will reflect the post-closing portion of RSVP's 2006
financial performance on its 2006 financial statements.com. "We met our
financial goals for the quarter, achieving record total revenue of $8.1 million for the second
quarter of 2004.0 percent for the second quarter of
2005, continuing a downward trend from 9.com).
(2) Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed using the weighted
average number of common shares that would have been outstanding if the
dilutive potential common shares had been issued.
Supplemental Disclosure of Stock-Based Compensation Expense
(Unaudited, in thousands)

Three months ended Six months ended
Jun 30, Jun 30, Jun 30, Jun 30,
2005 2004 2005 2004

Stock-based compensation expense:
Cost of revenue $12 $202 $24 $351
Sales and marketing 20 200 28 287
General and administrative 109 307 66 550
Total stock-based
compensation expense $141 $709 $118 $1,188

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com, the number one
site for reaching single men earning more than $150,000 who take cruise
vacations, as well as, The Advocate, OUT and The Out Traveler, which combined
index 2.4
million to RSVP, which will be repaid upon closing, and will also reimburse
RSVP for approximately $300,000 of expenses at closing.
Income from Operations and Adjusted EBITDA -- Income from operations for
the second quarter of 2005 was $755,000 compared to a loss of $79,000 in the
second quarter of 2004. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) for the second quarter of 2005 was
$1.2 million for the same quarter a year ago. For
the second quarter of 2005, both of these items include increases in technical
infrastructure investments and quarterly and annual audit fees and expenses
related to compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
-- Completed a significant portion of the overhaul of the company's
transaction system, setting the stage for delivery in the third quarter
of a substantially redesigned Gay.com site on a new Java-based platform
in order to enhance member and subscriber experience and to improve
scalability and flexibility, along with the roll-out of Internet
protocol (IP) detection for international markets.com to PlanetOut.com, thereby
facilitating renewed subscriber growth on PlanetOut.com, as well as launching
new features, like PlanetOut Video, and improving site design and performance
to enhance member interaction and increase site activity.planetoutinc.06 $(0.

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- Leverages PlanetOut Inc. The company is among the world's largest and most
respected gay and lesbian tour operators and marketers offering distinctive
travel packages, including big and small ship cruises , riverboat cruises, land
tours and resort vacations geared toward a gay and lesbian audience. Moreover , according to @Plan
(Spring 2005), Gay.
Net Income and Earnings Per Share -- Net income attributable to common
stockholders for the second quarter of 2005 was $1.37) per
basic and diluted share for the second quarter of 2004. At the
same time, the average subscription length grew to 12 .
For the third quarter of 2005, the company expects revenue to be between $7. The company expects its third-quarter Adjusted
EBITDA to be between $1.
For the full year 2005, the company expects revenue to be between $30.
African-Americans are more likely to develop
lung cancer than persons of any other racial or ethnic group according to
updated American Lung Association Lung Disease Data in Culturally Diverse
Communities Fact Sheets.

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com members are six times more likely to travel and 10
times more likely to go on a cruise than the average Internet user.com), as well as other publishing , direct marketing and
e-commerce properties, including Alyson Publications, SpecPub, Inc. A telephonic replay will also be available
for two weeks after the live call at 800-405-2236 (international parties dial
303-590-3000), access code 11035378.07 $(0.

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PlanetOut expects to
close this transaction in March 2006, subject to the satisfaction of
regulatory and business requirements, and expects it to be immediately
accretive. More than 80,000 men and women have participated in RSVP's big and
small ship cruises, riverboat cruises, land tours, and resort vacations.6 months from
10.
-- Hired Peter Kretzman as chief technology officer.0 million and $2.

Conference Call and Webcast Information
The company will host a conference call and live webcast at 5:30 p. A detailed reconciliation of the pro
forma measurement data with comparable GAAP measurements has been provided as
a table following the condensed financial statements accompanying this
announcement.

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com is the number one site for reaching single
men who take cruise vacations and earn more than $150,000 per year, according
to media research firm @Plan (Spring 2005).
PlanetOut brands also include The Advocate (http://www.3 trillion U.
"Accompanying our solid second-quarter performance are some near-term
factors, primarily our decision to be more aggressive about international
promotional campaigns and the temporary reallocation of development resources
from new features and service enhancements to infrastructure and compliance
work, that we believe may shift some of our subscription services growth from
the second half of 2005 into 2006," said Selvin.1 million
for the same quarter a year ago, and advertising revenue of $2.06 per
basic and diluted share, compared with a net loss of $212 ,000, or $(0.
-- Achieved record advertising sales in the second quarter with new
campaigns from Wells Fargo, Finlandia, SunTrust, Bud Light, HBO Home
Video, Switzerland Tourism, Canadian Tourism, Virgin Megastore, Remy
Cointreau and TLC (The Learning Channel), among others. The company undertakes no obligation to update these statements.com, Kleptomaniac.74)
Weighted-average shares used to
compute net earnings per share:
Basic(1) 17,092 1,773 17,015 1,749
Diluted(2) 18,269 1,773 18 ,192 1,749
Adjusted EBITDA(3) $1,744 $1,189 $2,557 $1,998

(1) Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders
is computed using the weighted average of number of common shares outstanding
during the period. Additionally it
appears that among cigarette smokers, African-Americans are more
susceptible to lung cancer.

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Leverages Reach of PlanetOut Media Properties to Fuel Business Growth Into
Significant Gay and Lesbian Travel Market

- Purchase price of $6.5 million in cash plus up to $3.
(Nasdaq: LGBT), the leading media and entertainment company exclusively
serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, today
announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially
all of the assets of RSVP Productions, Inc.0 million in
additional consideration based on achievement of certain financial performance
targets for 2007 and 2008. "These efforts include
completing our Java platform migration which will allow us to extend
innovative services developed for Gay.

Forward-Looking Statements
In addition to the historical information contained herein, this press
release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding
PlanetOut's anticipated future growth and financial performance, as well as
statements containing the words "believes," "anticipates," "expects," and
similar words. Additional information concerning factors that could affect
PlanetOut's future business and financial results is included in the company 's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and other
public filings filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC), which are available at the SEC 's website at http://www.
All figures reported today are unaudited and may be subject to change .


PlanetOut Inc. They have the highest asthma prevalence of any
racial/ethnic group and were three times more likely to die from asthma
than whites.lungusa .

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- Expands PlanetOut's footprint in the estimated $65-billion-a-year gay
and lesbian travel market. (RSVP), a leading marketer of gay
and lesbian travel events, for $6.
Established in 1985, RSVP was the originator of the gay and lesbian cruise
concept, and offers distinctive travel packages designed for gay and lesbian
travelers.planetoutinc.m.com, PlanetOut.07 $(0.
The following table reconciles the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA with
both net income (loss) and income (loss) from operations for the three
and six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004:
(Unaudited, in thousands)

Three months ended Six months ended
Jun 30, Jun 30, Jun 30, Jun 30,
2005 2004 2005 2004

Net income (loss) $1,010 $(212) $1,189 $(416)
Provision for income taxes 12 5 41 5
Other income (expense), net (267) 128 (459) 192
Income (loss) from operations $755 $(79 ) $771 $(219)
Depreciation and amortization 848 559 1,668 1,029
Stock-based compensation expense 141 709 118 1,188
Adjusted EBITDA $1,744 $1,189 $2,557 $1,998


PlanetOut Inc.

About the American Lung Association

Beginning our second century, the American Lung Association is the leading
organization working to prevent lung disease and promote lung health .

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- Further diversifies and balances PlanetOut's revenue mix among
advertising, subscription and transaction businesses. PlanetOut will extend a bridge loan of up to $1.
RSVP, a privately held company based in Minneapolis with 12 employees,
posted $7."
PlanetOut Inc. PlanetOut
Inc.S.
"Access to PlanetOut Inc.com, and OUT+ABOUT Travel, as well as localized versions of the
Gay. and
Triangle Marketing Services. For more information, please
visit http://www. extrapolated five percent (based on the
national population figures) of the annual $1.

PlanetOut Reports Second -Quarter 2005 Results

Posts Record Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA on Strong Advertising Growth and
Record Low Subscriber Churn

SAN FRANCISCO, PlanetOut Inc.
"We are pleased with our financial and operating results for the second
quarter, including record performance in our advertising services business
which had 50-percent growth over the prior year quarter, and a record low
subscriber churn rate of eight percent in our subscription services business ,"
said Lowell Selvin, chairman and chief executive officer.

"We are currently implementing plans to accelerate our product launches
and expand our growth under the leadership of our new CTO ," said Jeff Soukup,
executive vice president and chief financial officer.0
million and $32. For more
information, please visit http://www.06 $(0.
(3) Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and is defined as net
income (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization , stock-
based compensation, equity in net income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliate
and other income (expense), net.

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"The acquisition of RSVP, a strong, versatile and trusted LGBT travel
brand, will advance our strategy of building a diversified media,
entertainment and lifestyle company by offering our online and print audience
a suite of compelling products and services," said Jeff Soukup, executive vice
president and chief operating officer, PlanetOut Inc.
PlanetOut expects to close the transaction late in the first quarter of 2006.com site, in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish .com. "At the same time, we are in
discussions on a number of corporate development transactions that, if
successful, will diversify and grow our revenue base and provide a deeper and
broader foundation for the business to continue to expand into 2006 and
beyond.2 million, up 28 percent from $4.
-- Record low subscriber churn of 8.
Separately, a brief slide presentation will be utilized during the call and
webcast from the "Investor Center" section of the company's corporate website
(http://www.com consistently ranks in the top five, among all
Web sites measured, for average time spent at home online per visitor in the
U.

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5 million in cash plus up to $3.com and PlanetOut . "RSVP is an excellent
strategic fit for PlanetOut, giving us an additional platform to serve the
varied needs of the LGBT community. For more information, please visit http://www.com,
Kleptomaniac . Additional information concerning
factors that could affect PlanetOut's future business and financial results is
included in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31 , 2004 and other public filings filed from time to time with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which are available at the SEC's
website at http://www.gov."

Second-Quarter Financial Results
Revenue -- Total revenue for the second quarter of 2005 was $8. The company serves the worldwide LGBT audience through a
comprehensive group of branded businesses featuring diverse chat , news,
entertainment, travel, dating, personal finance, career, shopping and
community services at Gay. "There are differing opinions as to why this is the case, but
the bottom line is that we need to continue to educate the public --
especially this community -- about the health effects of smoking.

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5 times the average for people who take cruises and 6.3 million in revenue for the
first nine months of 2005.
This acquisition substantially increases PlanetOut's position in the $65
billion gay and lesbian travel market*, as estimated by research firm
Community Marketing, Inc .

Forward-Looking Statements
In addition to the historical information contained herein , this press
release contains forward-looking statements, including the impact of
PlanetOut's acquisition of RSVP, as well as statements containing the words
"believes," "anticipates," "expects," and similar words.7 million for the second quarter of 2004.

Recent Business Highlights
-- Continued strong subscriber growth with 145,100 total paid subscribers
at June 30, 2005, a 31-percent increase compared with 110,600
subscribers at the end of the same period a year ago.9 percent in the second
quarter of 2004 and 8.5
million and $8.
Parties in the United States and Canada can dial 800-240-5318, access code
11035378, to participate in the teleconference.

To view the full fact sheets, visit www. Lung
disease death rates continue to increase while other leading causes of
death have declined.

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SAN FRANCISCO, PlanetOut Inc.'s powerful demographic through what we believe
to be the world's largest audience of gays and lesbians anywhere creates
opportunities for RSVP to offer even more people in our worldwide community
the chance to experience the best vacation of their lives, with more options,
more destinations and an expanded schedule of RSVP tours, cruises and events
as a part of PlanetOut," said Paul Figlmiller, president, RSVP. 14 , 2006, and expects to provide its business outlook for the first
quarter, including the estimated financial impact of the RSVP acquisition.

* Community Marketing, Inc.7 million compared with $1.sec.74)
Diluted $0." For more information about the American Lung Association or to
support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872) or log on to
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Destinations in 2006 include the Caribbean, Central America, the Czech
Republic, Austria, Hungary , Ireland, Mexico, French Polynesia, Peru and
Thailand.com, PlanetOut.0 million or $0.
This churn reduction and increase in the average subscription length
improves the company's upfront cash flow and increases its deferred
revenue balance, thus distributing bookable subscription revenue over a
longer period of time providing greater stability and visibility into
the company's business fundamentals. Such factors include, among others, the company's
limited operating history and variability of operating results; the company's
ability to attract and retain subscribers and advertisers; competition; timing
of product launches; and the company's dependence on technology infrastructure
and the Internet.4 percent for whites.

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- Connects RSVP's trusted gay and lesbian travel marketing platform with
PlanetOut's online and print properties, including Gay. travel industry
as stated by the Travel Industry Association of America.S.2 percent for
African -Americans compared to 15.

Across the board lung health disparities are seen in diverse communities ,
and lung cancer is not the only lung disease that affects African-Americans
disproportionately .

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5 times the average for people who take foreign cruises , 3.S.6 percent in the first quarter of 2005. PlanetOut Video, which will be
presented across the PlanetOut network of sites, will feature video
clips and behind-the-scenes footage from original programs, syndicated
programs and films., a community connecting over 38 million members.

Business Outlook
The following statements are based upon management's current expectations. The company expects paid
subscribers as of September 30, 2005 to be between 152,000 and 157,000.5 million.
ET/2:30 p. Because Adjusted EBITDA is
not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and is susceptible to
varying calculations, it may differ from and not be comparable to similarly
titled measures of other companies., according to Nielsen//NetRatings' Loyalty Stickiness Report.
Condensed Statements of Operations
(Unaudited , in thousands)

Three months ended Six months ended
Jun 30, Jun 30, Jun 30, Jun 30,
2005 2004 2005 2004

Revenue:
Subscription services $5,172 $4,051 $10,025 $7,840
Advertising services 2,566 1,712 3,958 2,809
Transaction services 332 347 752 901
Total revenue 8,070 6,110 14,735 11,550
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of revenue 2,361 2,014 4,486 4,157
Sales and marketing 2,491 2,315 4,947 3,987
General and administrative 1,615 1,301 2,863 2,596
Depreciation and amortization 848 559 1,668 1,029
Total costs and expenses 7,315 6,189 13,964 11,769
Income (loss) from operations 755 (79) 771 (219)
Other income (expense), net 267 (128) 459 (192)
Income (loss) before income
taxes 1,022 (207) 1 ,230 (411)
Provision for income taxes (12) (5) (41) (5)
Net income (loss) 1,010 (212) 1,189 (416)
Accretion on redeemable
convertible preferred stock -- (437) -- (875)
Net earnings (loss) attributable
to common stockholders $1,010 $(649) $1,189 $(1,291 )
Net earnings (loss) per share:
Basic $0.

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additional consideration based on achievement of certain financial performance
targets for 2007 and 2008. RSVP joins PlanetOut and its established audience of
LGBT travelers served by PlanetOut's award-winning travel content, including
dedicated travel channels on its flagship Web sites Gay.6 million, a
50 -percent increase from $1. Kretzman, with more
than 30 years of technology experience, most recently served as the
senior vice president of information technology for Classmates Online ,
Inc.
-- Planned the launch of an aggressive international marketing campaign,
including free promotions for an introductory period, to accelerate the
growth of critical mass in key international markets and to coincide
with the launch of the newly designed Gay .
This business outlook does not include results from any potential acquisition
transactions that may materially affect the company's business outlook for the
second half of 2005.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release discusses Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial
measure. is a leading global online media company offering consumer
services, news and entertainment to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
(LGBT) community.com.gov.37) $0. We deduct other income (expense), net,
consisting primarily of interest income from net income in calculating
Adjusted EBITDA because we regard interest income to be a non-operating item.
For clarification, we have provided a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to
both net income (loss) and income (loss) from operations because we believe
that these are the most comparable GAAP financial measures to Adjusted EBITDA. With the generous support of
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