Internet Radio Company Pandora Media files for IPO

Pandora Media Files for IPO

Pandora Media Files for IPO

Pandora Media Inc. filed for an initial public offering (IPO) of common stock in an attempt to raise about $100 million. Neither the price nor the number of shares planned for the IPO was released by the Oakland California based company.

Since the launch of the internet radio service in 2005, allowing users to stream free music via the internet, they have built up a base in excess of 80 million users. According to the SEC filings, the company had revenue if $55 million last year, but still posted a net $16.8 million loss.

Like most social media and media content sites offering free services to their users, Pandora makes its money from advertising. While still operating at a net loss thus far in 2011, the company said that they expect to start turning a profit as early as 2013.

The company’s founder Tim Westergren still owns about two percent of Pandora, while investors currently hold just over half of the company.

About Ed Dixon

Ed Dixon - as an experienced writer and proven business leader, Mr. Dixon is the primary contributor for news related to Business and Finance. ed_dixon@newstaar.com