Type: Private
On the web: http://www.playboyenterprises.com

"Playboy" keeps printing articles, so someone must be reading them. Playboy Enterprises is an adult entertainment company anchored by its iconic, half-century-old periodical. "Playboy", the #1 men's magazine with a circulation of about 1.5 million, features general-interest and lifestyle articles, interviews, fiction, and, of course, a monthly Playmate centerfold. In addition to publishing operations, Playboy runs Playboy Entertainment (cable and satellite channels under the Playboy and Spice banners), licenses its iconic logo, and operates Playboy.com. Founder Hugh Hefner took Playboy private in 2011 through his investment partnership Icon Acquisition Holdings.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2010:
Sales: $215.2M
One year growth: (10.5%)
Net income: ($48.5)M

Officers:
Chairman: David I. Chemerow
CEO and Director: Scott N. Flanders
President: Alex L. Vaickus

Competitors:
Alpha Media Group
FriendFinder Networks
Vivid Entertainment

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