com provides PlanetOut with another avenue to
monetize their properties by using wireless to provide their content directly
to members .com, Gay.com and PlanetOut.
m-Qube enables world-class companies to build a mobile channel by
providing the most comprehensive technology and services available. The
company provides a single interface for connectivity, content management,
application development, monitoring, billing and cross carrier transport to
enable brands of all types to offer their consumers a wide variety of mobile
products including music, images, messaging, games and other mobile
applications."

Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results

Revenue -- Total revenue was $7.6
million , a 29 percent increase from the $3.
-- The company recorded increased stock-based compensation charges in 2004
totaling $2. Net income for full year and fourth quarter 2004 includes
the impact of increases in depreciation and amortization and stock-based
compensation charges and non-recurring items described above under "Income
from Operations".
This press release discusses Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial
measure. will offer a live webcast of the conference
call, accessible from the "Investor Relations" section of the Company's
website (http://www.01 $(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
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The company works with
major wireless carriers including Verizon Wireless, Cingular Wireless,
T-Mobile Sprint, Nextel , Bell Mobility, Rogers Wireless and Telus Mobility and
with major brands, content providers and media companies worldwide. Copies of these filings are available
through the SEC's electronic data gathering analysis and retrieval system
(EDGAR) at http://www.6 million reported in the same
period in 2003 .0 million in 2003.com
subscription services and PlanetOut-branded mobile content worldwide.com, allowing visitors to book travel directly
from the company's flagship websites.5 million and $7. is a leading global online media company offering consumer
services, news and entertainment to the lesbian, gay , bisexual and transgender
community.


PlanetOut Inc.

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S.4 million
active members worldwide through a comprehensive group of branded businesses
featuring diverse chat, news, entertainment, travel, dating, personal finance,
career, shopping and community services at Gay.
-- Advertising revenue for the fourth quarter of 2004 totaled $2.6 million, a decline from
$1.com. Sales and marketing costs were
$2.5 million in the
fourth quarter of 2003.2 million for
full year 2003. (See definition of Adjusted EBITDA in footnote 2 of the
attached condensed consolidated financial statements.
These statements are forward-looking, and actual results may differ
materially. To hear the
replay, parties in the United States and Canada should call 800-405-2236 and
enter pass code 11022489.com ranked number one, among all websites
measured, for average time spent per visitor in September, October and
December 2004, according to Nielsen//NetRatings' Loyalty Stickiness Report for
at -home visitors in the U.01) $0.

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develop and distribute Gay."
PlanetOut's mobile offerings will complement the company's suite of
web-based services and will feature extensions to the popular Gay.
PlanetOut Inc. All statements in this release about the future
outlook related to PlanetOut Inc. Please refer to the Company's Form
10-K and other filings with the SEC for additional information regarding risks
and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed from
time to time in such SEC reports.

PlanetOut Reports Fourth Quarter 2004 and Full Year 2004 Results

-- Transaction revenue for the fourth quarter of 2004 totaled $368,000, an
increase of 21 percent compared to the $304,000 reported for same period in
2003.5 million, compared to $771,000 in the fourth quarter of 2003.1 million, and its GAAP net income (loss) to be between
$100,000 net income and $200,000 net loss.
Additionally, PlanetOut Inc.

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(Nasdaq: LGBT), a leading global media company offering consumer services,
news and entertainment to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
community, announced today that it has signed an agreement with m-Qube Inc.

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.com personals subscription services, PlanetOut network news, daily
features, ringtones, wallpapers, games, and local content such as the
company's gay-friendly Yellow Pages and community events calendar.0 million
and $10. In
addition, the company expects certain transaction revenue related to sales of
DVD compilations to occur in the second quarter rather than the first quarter,
as had occurred in previous years.

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.
(2) 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.

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About PlanetOut Inc. Words
such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks,"
"estimates," or variations of such words are intended to identify such
forward-looking statements. Advertising revenue for full year 2004 was $6. Adjusted EBITDA for full year 2004
totaled $5. markets of a provocative new
marketing campaign, headlined "Come Together," that is aimed at heightening
visibility for Gay. 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.com.

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com mobile is a great example of the growing global demand for mobile
content and applications," said Andy Miller, senior vice president, business
development, m-Qube. We are pleased to provide global cross-carrier delivery, content
management, billing and settlement to help PlanetOut build an extensive mobile
channel for their growing member network."
PlanetOut has secured the short code PRIDE (#77433) and will aggregate and
market the company's mobile services and mobile storefront through its network
of sites, including Pride.8 million,
compared to $6.1 million, an increase of 59 percent compared to $3.39 for full year 2004, compared to
a net loss of $1. 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. 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.gov.
03-06 "Participating Securities and the Two Class Method Under FASB
Statement No.
(3) 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 .

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and international
markets.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2004,
a 34 percent increase compared to $5.
-- A 7.com, PlanetOut.

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Income from operations also includes charges for depreciation and
amortization, stock-based compensation, and non-capitalizable one-time charges
related to the company's successful initial public offering and move of its
corporate offices.2 million in 2004 , compared to
$3.1 million, compared to $1. Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of
2004 totaled $1.5 million and GAAP net income to be between $4. Pacific Standard Time) to discuss the
results .
For parties in the United States and Canada, call 800-218-0530 to access
the earnings call . The webcast will be archived for a period of
45 days. 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.

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personals subscription services, PlanetOut network news, daily features,
ringtones, wallpapers , games, and access to the company's gay-friendly yellow
pages and community events calendar.com, PlanetOut.
For more information, visit http://www.
"We are very pleased with our operational and financial performance in the
fourth quarter, during the time when we completed our successful initial
public offering," said Lowell Selvin, chairman and chief executive officer.7 million, a 15 percent increase from Adjusted EBITDA of $1.com and PlanetOut. Gay.

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The forward-looking statements are subject to
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those set forth or implied by any forward-looking statements.1
million, a 48 percent increase compared to $1.6 million reported for full year 2003.6 million in 2003.

Earnings Per Share - Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to
common stockholders was $0.5 percent to 12.5 percent price increase for the Gay.com premium
subscription service, which took effect October 1, 2004.0 percent for the
fourth quarter of 2003.com).39) $(1.

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com.S.01 for the fourth quarter of 2004, compared to
basic net income of $0.com premium subscription service through the
launch of a new personals search engine to improve search results for members,
as well as improved Who's Online search functionality , allowing members to
search the entire personals data base of Gay.5 percent, down from 12.m. Additional
information concerning factors that could affect our future business and
financial results is included in the Company's Form S-1 and other public
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission , available at http://www. Condensed Statements of Operations
(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)


Three Months Twelve Months
Ended Ended

Dec 31, Dec 31, Dec 31, Dec 31,
2004 2003 2004 2003

Revenue:
Subscription services $4 ,608 $3,563 $16,775 $12,727
Advertising services 2,127 1,436 6,541 4,626
Transaction services 368 304 1,646 1,746

Total revenue 7,103 5,303 24,962 19,099

Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of revenue 2,006 1,608 8,104 6,696
Sales and marketing 2,572 1,505 8,806 6,554
General and administrative 1,238 882 5,100 4,242
Depreciation and amortization 784 604 2,457 2 ,030

Total costs and
expenses 6,600 4 ,599 24,467 19,522

Income (loss) from operations 503 704 495 (423)

Other income (expense), net (530) (70) (943) (180)

Income (loss) before income taxes (27) 634 (448) (603)

Provision for income taxes (3) (117) (27) (149)


Net income (loss) (30) 517 (475) (752)
Accretion on redeemable convertible
preferred stock $(89) (436) (1,402) (1,729)

Net income available for distribution
(loss) $(119) $81 $(1,877) $(2,481)

Net income available to common
stockholders (loss) used in basic
earnings per share (1) $(119) $24 $(1,877) $(2,481)


Net income (loss) per common share -
basic (2) $(0.
(4) 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 company serves its growing base of approximately 3. All
forward-looking statements made in this press release are made as of the date
hereof, and the company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking
statements included in this news release whether as a result of new
information, future events, or otherwise. Transaction revenue for full year 2004 was $1."

Select Recent Operational Highlights

-- The upcoming launch in major U.S. The company undertakes no obligation to update these statements.
For full year 2005, PlanetOut expects revenue to be between $32. International parties can access the call at 303-262-2140.sec.53)

Weighted average number of shares
used in computing basic per share
calculation 14,035 1,720 4,837 1,624

Net income (loss) per share
attributable to common
stockholders - diluted (3) $(0.00 $(0.

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PlanetOut Inc. Breaks New Ground on Mobile Content and Community Features

and
international market standards . m-Qube has the ability to distribute interactive content to more
than 160 million wireless subscribers in North America. Growing Subscriptions, Record Ad Revenues Contribute to Strong Results

SAN FRANCISCO, PlanetOut Inc.
We believe this performance demonstrates the long term value of our business
model.

-- Subscription services revenue for the fourth quarter of 2004 was $4.

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The mobile services will begin to roll
out in the second quarter of 2005 on web mobile storefronts and expand to WAP
sites, JAVA applications, and Brew applications in both U.
Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, m-Qube has offices in Bellevue,
Washington, Toronto, Ontario and sales offices across other major US cities. The forward-looking
statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections made
by management. We also grew
subscriptions steadily and reduced churn despite raising subscription rates.
Revenue for the full year was $25.

Income from Operations -- Income from operations was $503,000 for the
fourth quarter of 2004, compared to income from operations of $704,000 for the
fourth quarter of 2003.5 million,
compared to $2.6 million in 2003.
In addition, the fourth quarter 2004 net loss reflects the non-recurring
impact of the acceleration of non-cash interest charges totaling $601,000 as a
result of the repayment of the senior subordinated note following the
company's initial public offering. "With the investments we are making in technology infrastructure,
increased consumer and corporate marketing, and new product development,
including the introduction of a wireless platform, we believe we have all the
ingredients for a successful 2005.
-- Enhancement of the Gay.
-- An agreement with Travelocity(R) to launch a co-branded travel booking
tool on Gay.
The company expects its 2005 Adjusted EBITDA to be between $9 .

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PlanetOut and m-Qube are committed to working with industry
associations, carriers and governmental organizations to insure that all the
content available through these offerings complies with current U.
"Gay.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2003.0 million, an increase of 31 percent
compared to $19. Subscribers totaled 127,500 at December 31, 2004, a 29 percent
increase compared to 98,500 subscribers at December 31, 2003.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2004, compared to $1. Depreciation and amortization charges for
the fourth quarter of 2004 were $784,000, compared to $604,000 in the fourth
quarter of 2003. Stock-based
compensation charges in the fourth quarter of 2004 were $408 ,000, compared to
$167,000 in the fourth quarter of 2003.5
million in the fourth quarter of 2003 .00 per share
for the fourth quarter of 2003.com and building brand recognition. Currently, PlanetOut expects
to provide additional quarterly subscriber guidance during earnings calls
following the completion of its first and second quarters of 2005.
Eastern Standard Time (1:30 p.

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"We are excited about the opportunity to extend our brands into the mobile
market", said Mark Elderkin, president of PlanetOut Inc. is a leading global online media company offering consumer
services, news and entertainment to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
community. Gay.
"We met or exceeded our expectations on several key financial metrics
including total revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and net income.4 million reported in the same
period in 2003. Charges for fourth quarter
2004 and full year 2004, compared to the fourth quarter 2003 and full year
2003, were affected by increases in marketing, stock-based compensation
charges, depreciation and amortization, as well as one-time costs related to
the company's initial public offering and moves of the company offices. For the fourth quarter of 2004, these charges totaled
$1. The total
increase in these charges was $1.

-- Depreciation and amortization charges in 2004 as a result of increased
investment in technology and infrastructure improvements were $2. The
net loss for full year 2004 was $475,000, compared to a net loss of $752 ,000
for full year 2003. to develop and distribute Gay. M-Qube
will provide mobile platform and gateway services, including access to the
popular Gay.
Guidance for first quarter revenue , Adjusted EBIDTA, and net income (loss)
reflects several factors, including seasonality in advertising revenues and
increased marketing expenses related to its "Come Together" campaign.
The company expects paid subscribers as of December 31, 2005 to be between
174,000 and 194,000. You 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.

Webcast and Conference Call Information
The Company will host a conference call and live webcast at 4:30 p. Separately , a brief slide presentation will be utilized during the
call and will be available on the "Investor Relations" section of the
Company's corporate website (http://www.
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About m-Qube, Inc. Basic and diluted net loss per share
attributable to common stockholders was $0.53 per share for full year 2003.
"The fourth quarter capped a year of significant achievement for
PlanetOut," said Jeff Soukup, executive vice president and chief financial
officer.0
million . The company expects its first quarter Adjusted EBITDA to be between
$800,000 and $1.

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This is yet another
example of how we are extending our state technical infrastructure and taking
advantage of new distribution opportunities to generate incremental revenue
for the company, while serving our members in new ways.com. and statements related to our ability to
leverage our existing content and state-of-the art technical infrastructure to
take advantage of new distribution opportunities and generate incremental
revenue for the company, and the outcome of any contingencies are
forward -looking statements.sec.1 million in 2003. These
factors totaled $640,000 for full year 2004 and $320,000 for the fourth
quarter of 2004.
-- An agreement with m-Qube Inc. The company expects paid subscribers as of the end of the
first quarter to be between 134,000 and 137,000. The company serves its growing base of approximately 3.

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SAN FRANCISCO and BOSTON, PlanetOut Inc.7 million for full year 2003.6 million for full year 2003. 128, Earnings Per Share" ("EITF 03-06").

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(Nasdaq: LGBT) today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended
December 31, 2004.5 million, a 41
percent increase compared to $4. These charges totaled $5.

Adjusted EBITDA -- PlanetOut uses the non-GAAP measure of Adjusted EBITDA
as one way to gauge performance.0 million.S.
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The company increased marketing activity in 2004 as part of its strategy
to provide long-term benefits to its brands, particularly Gay. As a
result, sales and marketing costs for full year 2004 were $8. At the same time, the
churn rate for premium subscriptions , excluding free trials, declined again in
the fourth quarter of 2004 to 9.0 million
and $36.planetoutinc . A telephonic replay of the conference call will also be available 2
hours after the call and will be available through March 2, 2005.

About PlanetOut Inc.4 million
active members worldwide through a comprehensive group of branded businesses
featuring diverse chat, news, entertainment, travel, dating, personal finance,
career, shopping and community services at Gay.

The following table reconciles the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA with
both net income (loss) and income (loss) from operations for the three and
twelve months ended December 31, 2003 and 2004 (in thousands ):

Three Months Twelve Months
Ended Ended

Dec 31, Dec 31, Dec 31, Dec 31,
2004 2003 2004 2003

Net income (loss) $(30) $517 $(475 ) $(752)
Provision for income taxes 3 117 27 149
Other income (expense), net 530 70 943 180
Income (loss) from operations $503 $704 $495 $(423)
Depreciation and amortization 784 604 2,457 2,030
Stock-based compensation 408 167 2,133 1 ,597
Adjusted EBITDA $1,695 $1,475 $5,085 $3,204


Supplemental Disclosure of Stock-Based Compensation Expenses:

Three Months Twelve Months
Ended Ended

Dec 31, Dec 31, Dec 31, Dec 31 ,
2004 2003 2004 2003
Stock-based compensation expense
Cost of revenue $98 $62 $565 $502
Sales and marketing $120 $47 $556 $420
General and administrative $190 $58 $1,013 $676

Total stock-based compensation 408 167 2,133 1,597

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"The m-Qube team has
successfully promoted mainstream branded content for major brands and content
providers worldwide and we intend to fully leverage their experience as well
as their relationships with all of the major carriers. 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.m-Qube.com.

Subscription services revenue for full year 2004 was $16.6 million for the full-year of 2004 compared
to 2003 and $860,000 for the fourth quarter of 2004 compared to the fourth
quarter of 2003.
-- Income from operations for the fourth quarter of 2004 and full year
2004 was also affected by what management believes to be several one-time
factors , including moving expenses for the company's offices and non-
capitalizable expenses related to the company's initial public offering. For the first quarter of 2005, the company expects revenue
to be between $6.0 million.m. 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, and
our dependence on our technology infrastructure and the Internet. Condensed Balance Sheets
(Unaudited, in thousands)


Dec 31, Dec 31,
2004 2003
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $43,128 $2,282
Accounts receivable, net 2,075 1,283
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,239 319

Total current assets 47,442 3,884
Property and equipment , net 7,011 3,029
Goodwill 3,403 3,403
Intangible assets, net -- 20
Investments in unconsolidated affiliate 75 151
Other assets 1,325 442

Total assets $59,256 $10,929


Liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred
stock and stockholders' equity (deficit)

Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $2,040 $423
Accrued liabilities 1,455 2,914
Deferred revenue 3,506 2,483
Capital lease obligations, current portion 1,188 868

Total current liabilities 8,189 6,688
Capital lease obligations , less current
portion 491 545
Other liabilities 1,750 --

Total liabilities 10,430 7,233

Redeemable convertible preferred stock -- 41,413

Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Common stock 17 2
Additional paid-in capital 88,387 17
Note receivable from stockholder (603 ) (603)
Unearned stock-based compensation (1,619) (259)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (106) (99)
Accumulated deficit (37,250) (36,775)

Total stockholders' equity (deficit) 48,826 (37,717)

Total liabilities, redeemable convertible
preferred stock and stockholders' equity
(deficit) $59 ,256 $10,929


PlanetOut Inc.39) $(1.53)

Weighted average number of shares
used in computing per share
calculations - diluted 14,035 7,735 4,837 1,624

Adjusted EBITDA (4) $1,695 $1,475 $5,085 $3,204


(1) In April 2004, the Emerging Issues Task Force issued Statement No.

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Under the terms of the agreement, m-Qube will
provide mobile platform and gateway services to PlanetOut, and together the
companies will develop new wireless applications to serve the LGBT community,
and PlanetOut will designate m-Qube as its global developer, promoter and
distribution partner for wireless applications and content.com ranked number one, among all websites
measured, for average time spent per visitor in September, October and
December 2004, according to Nielsen//NetRatings' Loyalty Stickiness Report for
at-home visitors in the U.7 million reported for full
year 2003. Income from operations for full year 2004 was $495,000
compared to a loss of $423,000 for full year 2003.)

Net Income (Loss) -- The net loss for the fourth quarter of 2004 was
$30,000, compared to net income of $517 ,000 in the fourth quarter of 2003.01 per share and diluted net income of $0.5 million and $6. International parties should call 303-590-3000 and
enter pass code 11022489. 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.01) $0. Net income
available to common shareholders used in basic earnings per share
excludes earnings that were contractually entitled to preferred
stockholders in the event that a dividend was declared.

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com and PlanetOut branded mobile phone content and
subscription services worldwide. The Company intends for the forward-looking statements to be
covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements.8
million, an increase of 32 percent from the $12.com profiles to easily find other
members online who match their search criteria and are located in close
geographic proximity.

Business Outlook and 2005 Guidance
The following statements are based upon management's current expectations.
Full year and first quarter Adjusted EBITDA and net income guidance also
reflects increased investments in technology infrastructure and personnel to
enhance site performance and minimize site outages as well as expenses related
to compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act that will be incurred primarily in
the first half of 2005, rather than the fourth quarter of 2004, as previously
expected.planetoutinc.com).com and
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