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Posted at 01/3/2011 00:16 by veryniceperson
Hi all

Not very happy,feel we've been sold down the river. Look back on the interim results, the outlook stated the first 2 months were 27% ahead of this time last year in line with management expectations. Seems as July and August must be there slowest months of the year and the last 4 months to Christmas there busiest I reckon they were up a substantially way ahead of expectations. It would or could have pushed the share price higher than the paltry 91p we are being offered

Could someone tell me if we now get a chance of seeing the results for the full year.

Also if you do get a chance to vote, vote NO. These shares have got much further to run, have held these and taken a real interest for the last 10 years.
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Posted at 28/1/2011 13:27 by games
Hi vnp the 'roadmap for future inovations' sounds interesting.

On another note the list of TV Stations that imd now deliver to
has grown significantly over recent times to a truely international
base, with even China listed.




I noticed the Digital Look eps forecast chart in the header has finally caught
up with what has been on proquote for a while. I'm not sure how last year will
pan out, with uk gov adspend down, which is more than countered by the ims from ITV on the 16th Nov 2010. But i am pretty confident going forward with
the new recent rollouts in Europe that IMD look like they are entering an exciting growth period.

consensus eps for this year 5.562p and the following year 6.695p
(from proquote as per chart above) and if we are in a recession or not
adspend usually leads coming out.
Posted at 27/11/2010 00:41 by games
release on imd hompage (a typical google translation below)


SevenOne Media digitalisiert die Werbespotlogistik der TV-Sender digitizes the logistics of the commercial TV stations,


München, 25.11.2010

After the big change last year, the digitization of the entire play-out center of the group, now follows the logical second step, the full transition to digital commercial delivery. Diese wurde in den letzten zwei Jahren ausgiebig getestet und bewährt. This was in the past two years been thoroughly tested and proven. Die meisten modernen Postproduktionen haben teilweise oder komplett auf bandlose Anlieferung der Werbespots umgestellt. Most modern post-production or have completely tapeless delivery of advertising changed in part. Die Notwendigkeit der Kostenreduktion in der Werbespotproduktion und die hohen Anschaffungskosten im Bereich der HD Bandgeräte unterstützen diese Entwicklung stark. The need to reduce costs in commercial production and the high acquisition costs in the HD tape strongly support this development.


SevenOne Media vollzieht nun den Wachwechsel von der alten Beta-Digital-Kassette hin zur CO2-reduzierten und voll integrierten Werbespotanlieferung. SevenOne Media takes now the changing of the guard from the old Beta cassette-to-digital way to CO2-reduced and fully integrated commercial delivery. Bis zum 01.01.2011 wird die gesamte Werbespotlogistik der Gruppe auf digitale TV-Werbespotannahme umgestellt. Until 01/01/2011, the entire commercial adoption of commercial logistics of the group on digital TV switched. Tapes sollen bis dahin aus dem System der Sender verschwunden sein und werden von da an nicht mehr weiterverarbeitet. Tapes should by then be the system of the station disappeared, and will not be processed from that point on.


Die Vorteile für die Marktteilnehmer liegen auf der Hand: schnellere Anlieferung an die Sender, kürzere Bearbeitungszeiten und eine geschlossene Reportingkette sollen ermöglicht werden. The benefits to market participants are clear: faster delivery to the sender, shorter processing times and a self-reporting chain should be allowed. Mediaagenturen werden nicht mehr mit verlorenen oder verspäteten Bändern belastet und die Emissionen der Kurierfahrzeuge und Bandproduktionen unterbleiben nachhaltig. Media agencies are more concerned with lost or delayed bands not charged, and emissions of courier vehicles and band productions remain sustainable. Die Kosten für den Werbekunden steigen durch die digitale Werbespotanlieferung trotz der dazwischengeschalteten Spezialanbieter nicht. The cost for the advertisers get the digital commercial delivery of intervening specialist providers in spite. Auch sollen dadurch die Anlieferzeiten für die österreichischen und schweizer Werbefenster von bisher 10 Tagen auf unter eine Woche reduziert werden. Even thus stimulating and Times of the Austrian and Swiss advertising windows from the current 10 days to week reduced to one under.


Der Marktführer bei digitaler Werbespotanlieferung IMD Independent Media Distribution plc unterstützt alle Marktteilnehmer bei der Umstellung mit ihrem weltweiten Know-How. The market leader in digital commercial delivery IMD Independent Media Distribution plc supports all market participants in the transition with their global know-how. IMD hat ein proprietäres Glasfasernetz zu allen führenden deutschsprachigen Sendern aufgebaut und voll integrierte Server für die Werbespotlogistik bei den Sendern installiert. IMD has proprietary fiber optic network to all major German radio stations, and built an integrated server for the commercial logistics of the transmitters installed in full. Dies ermöglicht eine direkte Übernahme der durch IMD übertragenen Werbespots in die Systeme der Sender ohne die bisherigen manuellen Eingabeprozesse. This advertising allows a direct acquisition by the IMD transmitted into the systems of the transmitter without the previous manual entry processes. Eine vorgelagerte Qualitätskontrolle bereits bei IMD verhindert die Anlieferung defekter Spots an die Sender. An upstream quality control even at IMD prevented the delivery of defective spots on the station.



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Posted at 16/4/2010 12:16 by veryniceperson
Still building on there successes. So far so good.


Independent Media Distribution plc

Campaign Magazine's Agency Rankings put IMD "Top of the Polls"

Independent Media Distribution PLC (www.imdplc.com, "IMD") is Europe's leading
'media logistics' specialist for online digital delivery of finished TV and
radio commercials and music videos and 'industry level' advertising campaign
data management.

Campaign, the advertising industry's foremost magazine, recently published its
annual advertising agency leader-board for 2009, which confirmed IMD as the
number one media logistics supplier to the top ranked agencies.

Having won three top 10 advertising agency clients last year, IMD is now the
preferred supplier for delivering finished TV commercials for six out of
Campaign's top 10 ranked advertising agencies (based on 2009 billings). That's
three times IMD's rivals who are preferred by only two top 10 advertising
agencies each. IMD is also the preferred supplier for delivering TV and radio
commercials for 10 out of the top 20 advertising agencies.

As well as being the leading media logistics delivery company, IMD provides
industry level campaign management services via its proprietary service
CARIA(through IMD Optimad) to all of the top 20 advertising agencies listed in
the 2009 Campaign rankings.

Commenting, David Haynes, Chairman said:

"I am delighted that our recent client wins have now been reflected in the 2009
Campaign rankings and that IMD can now be clearly recognised as the industry
leader for delivering finished TV and radio commercials."

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Posted at 02/3/2010 08:01 by veryniceperson
Always good to have complete control!


Today, IMD announces it has acquired the remaining 50% of IMD Adsat that it
doesn't already own, from Independent News Network Ltd ("INN"). In a separate
but simultaneous transaction, IMD has also acquired the related business of
Adsat from INN.

IMD Adsat distributes finished TV commercials to broadcasters in Ireland - in a
similar way to IMD TV in the UK and is the market leader in Ireland with over
50% market share. It was originally established as a 50/50 joint venture
between IMD and INN.

The business of Adsat that has also been acquired by IMD distributes finished
radio commercials in Ireland - just like the IMD Radio business in the UK. It
was previously 100% owned by INN.

IMD already operates its 'industry standard' advertising booking and
administration system, CARIA in Ireland.

Commenting David Haynes, IMD's Chairman, said:

"These transactions enable us to offer our Irish clients a broader range of
services entirely owned and operated by IMD. Together with our CARIAservice,
this line up makes Ireland a much more important and valuable territory for our
group".
Posted at 09/2/2009 16:29 by veryniceperson
Independent Media Distribution PLC







Independent Media Distribution PLC ('IMD'), the UK's largest online digital distributor of TV & radio commercials, music videos and data for the media industry (which IMD calls 'Media Logistics'), announces that a reseller of IMD's UK TV commercials distribution service ('IMD TV') has decided to attempt to move its clients' business for this service to a competitor of IMD.




All IMD's other UK sales are made direct to end user clients without using a reseller. As the reseller has broken its agreement with IMD, IMD can now offer its IMD TV service directly to the reseller's clients. A direct relationship on the IMD TV service will provide end user clients with cost savings and operational benefits and IMD is optimistic that sales will be won back. Moreover, IMD already has direct relationships with most of the reseller's clients for supplying other IMD services.




IMD is unable to assess the full impact of the reseller's move at this time, as it does not yet know how many clients will start using the IMD TV service directly. IMD expects there may be a short term revenue loss impacting 2009, however, and will inform the market when the situation is clearer. Sales from the reseller have been declining as a percentage of IMD group revenues and in 2008 represented approximately 15% of turnover.




Simon Cox, Chief Executive of IMD, said:




'We view the action of the reseller with cautious optimism as it provides us with a commercial opportunity we intend to exploit. Although the reseller's decision will create some short term disruption for both IMD and the clients concerned, it does give us the chance to build stronger, direct relationships with these clients by immediately offering a quicker, more efficient and lower cost TV commercial distribution service. It also presents us with the opportunity to offer additional services to this client base.'

Would love to Know the competitor is. If anybody knows please let us no.

Thanks
Posted at 01/11/2007 18:48 by games
agreed, very good news. IMD news of two new appointments from their site also look positive.

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15 Oct, IMD hires new head of TV Administration department.

IMD hires new head of TV Administration department

IMD, Independent Media Distribution, has hired Monique Naraina, to the new position of Head of TV Administration. Monique was previously acting Head of TV Administration at Fallon, and brings a wealth of TV administration knowledge and experience to IMD including four years as Head of TV Administration at Partners BDDH and stints at Grey Advertising and Ogilvy & Mather. Monique joins Sonny Botero in managing the day to day TV administration work at IMD. Sonny has worked in TV operations at IMD since 2004 and also has TV administration experience from his work for DLKW and ITV.

IMD's TV Administration department, operating since the beginning of 2007, has helped creative agencies, production companies, freelance producers and start up agencies with their TV administration requirements. IMD TV administration support has ranged from RACC & BACC clearance to producing and distributing rotation instructions and organising radio and TV commercial playouts.

Dave Clark, Head of TV at Farm commented, "We have used IMD's TV Admin service regularly in 2007 and we have found it to be a high quality service which is very responsive to our particular requirements. By using IMD we have been able to save ourselves valuable time and resources and I would have no hesitation in recommending IMD's TV Admin service to other agencies."

With the hiring of Monique, IMD is now able to provide the full range of TV administration services including negotiating artist contracts, dealing with repeat fees and clearing music licences. This will help IMD to expand its client base by offering cover for the creative agencies TV Administration departments during staff holidays or busy periods such as the forthcoming pre Christmas period.

Monique commented, "I am excited to have the opportunity to help develop this new department at IMD. I believe there is a real need throughout the industry for professional and flexible TV administration support and I am confident that IMD's service will prove a great help to creative agencies and production companies."

Simon Cox, CEO of IMD commented, "We are absolutely delighted that someone with Monique's experience and knowledge has joined IMD and I'm sure she will help us provide the industry with an excellent TV administration service."

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30 October 2007

IMD appoints first Digital Media Director 
Architect of tangozebra's rich media products, Martin Pavey, joins IMD from DoubleClick to build digital business

Independent Media Distribution PLC (IMD) has appointed Martin Pavey as its first Director of Digital Media. In this new role Martin, reporting to Simon Cox, CEO, will lead the development of IMD's business for digital media; to improve both the quality and efficiency of content and data exchange between agencies and publishers.

Martin was previously at DoubleClick where he became Director, Rich Media EMEA, following its acquisition of tangozebra in March this year. Martin joined tangozebra at its start-up and was a key member of its senior management team.

Martin Pavey commented, "With the internet fast becoming an entertainment channel on top of being an incredible source of information, high quality video advertising has an increasingly important role to play. Publishers looking for ways to help fund new types of 'broadband' content will need to find efficient, cost effective ways for getting hold of high quality video ads, to match both users' and advertisers' ever higher expectations."

"The data management associated with the sales process for internet advertising also needs to be as painless as possible. What excites me about IMD is they are uniquely placed to answer both these challenges having already been so successful in the offline world." Martin concluded.

Simon Cox, CEO of IMD added: "I'm delighted that Martin is joining us, we have identified an opportunity to occupy an independent position as a hub in the digital media industry working with existing players. Martin has been at the forefront of rich media development in the UK, working with creatives, media agencies and publishers which makes him very well qualified to lead this future digital business development from a position of strength."

IMD has outlined its ambition to expand further within the digital media world.  The appointment of Martin, a senior executive within the industry, is an important step in realising this corporate objective.  Martin will help IMD to build on its existing relationships with agencies and media owners to create a digital media logistics business.

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Further information from:
Simon Cox, Chief Executive Officer of IMD, +44 (0)20 7468 6868 / simoncox@imdplc.com
Lorette Nettar, IMD +44 (0) 7968 521 684 / lorette@hspr.com Hudson Sandler PR
Alistair Mackinnon-Musson/Nicola Savage – Hudson Sandler PR 020 7792 4133 / imd@hspr.com (Analyst/Financial Press Enquiries)


Editor's Notes
Expansion into the digital distribution of TV commercials was a key element of IMD's growth strategy outlined in its interim results announced 3 September 2007.

About IMD
IMD is the definitive electronic postman and campaign data exchange for TV and radio advertising.  The company, founded in 1996, is AIM listed.
 
IMD is unique.  Simply put - no one connects online more components of the UK's advertising & media community.  Or delivers more finished ad content electronically from production source to broadcast.  Or exchanges more campaign info.  IMD calls all of this 'Media Logistics' and it is Europe's number one in this market.  It is also the longest established and growing fast.   IMD is already active in online TV and is HD-ready.      
 
There's a reason why the world's largest brand owners trust their media logistics to IMD.
 
IMD's media solutions are operated through four businesses: IMD TV and IMD Radio delivering over half of the ads aired across the UK; IMD Optimad administering over 85% by value of all UK TV ads aired with CARIA™; and IMD Fastrax distributing music videos and audio files to TV channels and radio stations. 
Posted at 24/9/2007 14:45 by games
From IMD site (doc)

IMD SIGNS UP AS KEY SUPPLIER TO DIGITAL MEDIA ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM LEPORELLO AND OPENS GERMAN OFFICE IN FRANKFURT

5 September 2007 - Independent Media Distribution plc (IMD) after launching its digital distribution service for TV commercials in Germany last month, today announces the signing of its second major client; Leporello. Founded in 1996, IMD is the UK's leading and longest established distributor of advertising commercials, music videos and data to TV & Radio broadcasters.

Leporello, the revolutionary online tool for motion picture images and digital data, will work with IMD as the supplier for the digital distribution of TV commercials in Germany. Leporello, which is currently employed by several major advertising agencies and post production companies, will integrate with IMD to offer its clients a fully comprehensive, high quality, faster and more accurate advertising delivery service.

Leporello's Managing Director Nabil Moghib commented: "I have worked closely with IMD for several months and am convinced that they will be able to offer the highest quality service possible for Leporello's clients. Tapeless distribution of commercials is a logical extension of the tapeless services already offered by the Leporello platform and I know our clients are keen to use the service provided by IMD."

IMD is already distributing commercials digitally to two key German broadcasters and currently has installations underway at two more major broadcasters. As more broadcasters connect to IMD's True Digital Delivery TM system, IMD expects to have full coverage of the German TV market by the end of 2007.

IMD is also celebrating the opening of its German headquarters in Frankfurt. This is IMD's first office in mainland Europe and joins IMD's other offices in London and Dublin. IMD will provide a full ingest and Quality Control service for TV commercials from this office as well as offering customer service for its clients and broadcaster partners.

Simon Cox, CEO of IMD commented, "the opening of our new office in Frankfurt and the signing of Leporello underlines IMD's commitment to working in Germany."

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Further information from:
Ross Priestley, Director of Business Development, IMD +44 (0) 207 468 6891 / ross@imdplc.com
Nabil Moghib, Managing Director, Leporello +49 40-43169-696 / nm@leporello.tv
Lorette Nettar, IMD (Trade PR) +44 (0) 7968 521 684 / lorette@hspr.com Hudson Sandler PR
Alistair Mackinnon-Musson/Nicola Savage, IMD (Investor Relations) 020 7796 4133 imd@hspr.com



Editor's Notes

IMD is the UK & ROI's leading media logistics company distributing over 50% of all radio and TV commercials.
True Digital Delivery TM is a digital file based delivery system of TV commercials developed by IMD PLC

About IMD

Independent Media Distribution PLC (IMD), founded in 1996 and AIM listed is the UK's leading digital distributor of advertising commercials, music videos and data to TV and radio broadcasters. IMD works with all of the UK's top creative and media agencies, post production houses and broadcasters connecting more components of the UK's advertising and media community than anyone else. IMD calls this 'Media Logistics''.

IMD's media solutions are operated through four businesses: IMD TV and IMD Radio delivering over half of the ads aired across the UK; IMD Optimad administering over 85% by value of all UK TV ads aired with CARIATM; and IMD Fastrax distributing music videos and audio files to TV channels and radio stations.

UK Republic of Ireland
10 John Princes Street IMDAdSat
London 62 Mount Street
W1G 0JW Dublin
t +44 207 468 6868 t +44 353 (1) 662 9022

About Leporello

LEPORELLO is the revolutionary online tool for motion picture images and digital data. LEPORELLO helps you save space when archiving films, achieve faster co-ordination, send transmission data online, generate market research results quickly, and keep up-to-date at all times about where and how often your programme is broadcasted. It's cost-effective and easy to use, too. Leporello help its customers take control of their workflow and gives them through its functionalily a more independent and efficient workflow.become more efficient through the
Posted at 31/8/2007 12:40 by games
Dated 20th Aug, but as far as i'm aware only just appeared on IMD's site.


IMD LAUNCHES TAPELESS DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION SERVICE FOR TV COMMERCIALS IN GERMANY WITH SIGNING OF FIRST MAJOR CLIENT PICTORION das werk

Independent Media Distribution plc (IMD) launches its digital distribution service for TV commercials in Germany as it signs first major client PICTORION das werk. Founded in 1996, IMD is the UK's leading and longest established distributor of advertising commercials, music videos and data to TV & Radio broadcasters.

PICTORION das werk, one of Germany's top post production groups, will work with IMD as its preferred supplier of digital distribution services for TV commercials, in Germany, with immediate effect. The Group, which has offices in Hamburg, Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Cologne and Munich, will integrate with IMD to offer its clients a fully comprehensive, high quality, faster and more accurate advertising delivery service.

Continuing its strong investment strategy and its buoyant trading in the UK, IMD is now able to develop its business beyond the UK into mainland Europe, where digital distribution into TV broadcasters is almost non-existent. In Germany, almost 95% of all TV commercials are delivered on video tape by overnight couriers.

IMD has pioneered True Digital Delivery TM used in the UK by several broadcasters including ITV. True Digital DeliveryTM is a digital file based delivery system, which helps broadcasters as well as post production houses by reducing the cost and time involved in handling video tape. This benefit is maximised for broadcasters as the file that is delivered is already in the right format for transmission and requires no further work.

The deal will allow IMD to distribute commercials to two key German broadcasters. As broadcasters connect to IMD's True Digital Delivery TM system, IMD expects to have full coverage of the German TV market by the end of 2007.

Simon Cox, CEO of IMD commented, "We are absolutely delighted to have reached a landmark agreement with das werk, one of the pre-eminent post production groups in Germany and look forward to working with them to bring the benefits of digital delivery of commercials to their clients and German broadcasters".

Michael Endres, MD of PICTORION das werk added, "We chose IMD because of its track record and high quality reputation, which fits both our requirements and the needs of the German market today. The future is digital delivery of TV content, and IMD is the right partner to help us deliver this to our clients."

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Further information from:
Ross Priestley, Director of Business Development, IMD +44 (0) 207 468 6891 / ross@imdplc.com
Michael Endres, Managing Director, PICTORION das werk GmbH +49 (0) 69973530 / m.endres@das-werk.de
Lorette Nettar, IMD (Trade PR) +44 (0) 7968 521 684 / lorette@hspr.com Hudson Sandler PR
Alistair Mackinnon-Musson/Nicola Savage, IMD (Investor Relations) 020 7796 4133 imd@hspr.com



Editor's Notes

IMD is the UK & ROI's leading media logistics company distributing over 50% of all radio and TV commercials.
True Digital Delivery TM is a digital file based delivery system of TV commercials developed by IMD PLC
ITV is a UK commercial broadcaster, operating for more than 50 years. Today ITV is a multi-channel, multi-platform, content-driven business. ITV sells advertising on behalf of all 15 Channel 3 regional licenses and produces much of the programming broadcast on the ITV channels. www.itvplc.com

About IMD

Independent Media Distribution PLC (IMD), founded in 1996 and AIM listed is the UK's leading digital distributor of advertising commercials, music videos and data to TV and radio broadcasters. IMD works with all of the UK's top creative and media agencies, post production houses and broadcasters connecting more components of the UK's advertising and media community than anyone else. IMD calls this 'Media Logistics''.

IMD's media solutions are operated through four businesses: IMD TV and IMD Radio delivering over half of the ads aired across the UK; IMD Optimad administering over 85% by value of all UK TV ads aired with CARIATM; and IMD Fastrax distributing music videos and audio files to TV channels and radio stations.

UK Republic of Ireland
10 John Princes Street IMDAdSat
London 62 Mount Street
W1G 0JW Dublin
t +44 207 468 6868 t +44 353 (1) 662 9022

About PICTORION das werk

PICTORION das werk GmbH is Germany's leading network in the field of digital image processing. Well-known clients from the world of advertising, the music industry and film- and TV productions trust the services of our 150 highly qualified employees. We offer assistance in all areas of digital post-production.

Its offices and studios are located in Hamburg, Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Cologne and Munich. In order to encourage innovation, specialisation and creativity, each branch keeps a certain degree of independence. PICTORION das werk stands for innovative technology, quality, flexibility and great service.
Posted at 06/3/2007 07:42 by veryniceperson
Simon Cox (Chief Executive)
David Haynes (Chairman)
Independent Media Distribution
Tel: 020 7468 6868
Corporate Website:
www.imdplc.com


Alistair Mackinnon-Musson
Nicola Savage
Lorette Nettar - Trade Press Enquiries
Hudson Sandler
Tel: 020 7796 4133
Email:
imd@hspr.com



Independent Media Distribution PLC

Preliminary Results


Independent Media Distribution PLC ('IMD') the UK's leading digital distributor
of advertising commercials, music videos and data to TV & radio broadcasters,
announces its Preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2006.

In 2003 the Board of IMD took the strategic decision to diversify its business
into the digital distribution of TV commercials. Previously the Group's core
business was almost entirely based on the smaller market of distributing radio
commercials. The period since has been one of significant investment for the
Group, during which considerable start-up costs have been incurred in order to
launch the new TV related business.

In FY 2006 we can now report that IMD successfully delivered on its intended
corporate strategy, in that revenues from distributing TV commercials have now
become the largest element of the Group's turnover. IMD has also been trading
profitably each month since September 2006 to date.

IMD is at the forefront of a structural change that is taking place in the media
distribution sector, as it migrates towards digital technology from using
traditional methods (eg tapes, couriers and faxes). The substitution of 'new
for old' is creating rapidly growing new markets and fuelling IMD's growth.
Moreover, IMD is winning market share in this fast expanding market.

In December IMD acquired Optimad Media Systems Limited (now IMD Optimad) for
£3.64m including costs and £555k of acquired cash. IMD Optimad operates a
directly complementary service to IMD, providing the Industry Standard web-based
administration service for TV advertising campaigns. Last year Optimad was
profitable and anticipated annual savings from integration of £200k have already
been realised. The acquisition was immediately earnings enhancing at Group
level.

Highlights

• Successful corporate strategy has established TV commercial distribution as
the Group's largest revenue source

• Group Turnover up 16%

• Group has traded profitably since September

• Positive operating cash flow

• Optimad acquisition is earnings enhancing; its integration strengthens the
combined business and the anticipated cost savings of £200k have already
been realised

• IMD is winning market share

Commenting David Haynes, Chairman, said:

'We remain focussed on using online digital technology to replace traditional
distribution methods for moving content and data. Our core proposition links
the industries we serve, both more efficiently and at lower cost'.

'The appointment of Simon Cox as CEO in May 2006 and a strengthened management
team gives the Group confidence it has the capacity for further business
development. The purchase of Optimad is the first stage in this strategy,
broadening and strengthening our range of activities within our core markets'.

About IMD

Founded in 1996 and working with 17 of the top 20 advertising agencies, AIM
listed IMD is the UK's leading digital distributor of advertising commercials,
music videos and data to TV & radio broadcasters. Distributing these 'packages'
digitally is by far the most efficient method of doing so and it explains why
the sector is rapidly migrating towards using electronic means and away from
traditional methods (eg tapes, couriers and faxes).

IMD TV and IMD Radio specialise in distributing TV and radio commercials from
brand owners, creative advertising agencies and post-production studios to TV &
radio broadcasters. Although IMD began solely in radio (and it still
distributes around nine times more radio commercials than its nearest rival), TV
now represents the largest proportion of the Group's revenues. IMD Fastrax
distributes pre-release music & music videos to broadcasters on behalf of the
music industry. IMD Optimad operates the Industry Standard web-based
administration service for TV advertising campaigns.


The Chairman's Statement follows:


Independent Media Distribution PLC

Preliminary Results

Chairman's Statement

I am pleased to announce the Group's Preliminary results for the year ended 31
December 2006.

Background

Independent Media Distribution PLC ('IMD') is the UK's leading digital
distributor of advertising commercials, music videos and data to TV & radio
broadcasters.

In 2003 the Board of IMD took the strategic decision to diversify its business
into the digital distribution of TV commercials. Previously the Group's core
business was almost entirely based on the smaller market of distributing radio
commercials. The period since has been one of significant investment for the
Group, during which considerable start-up costs have been incurred in order to
launch the new TV business.

In FY 2006 we can now report that IMD successfully delivered on its intended
corporate strategy, in that revenues from distributing TV commercials have now
become the largest element of the Group's turnover. IMD has also been trading
profitably each month since September 2006 to date.

IMD is at the forefront of a structural change that is taking place in the media
distribution sector, as it migrates towards digital technology from using
traditional methods (eg tapes, couriers and faxes). The substitution of 'new
for old' is creating rapidly growing new markets and fuelling IMD's growth.
Moreover, IMD is winning market share in this fast expanding market.

In December IMD acquired Optimad Media Systems Limited (now IMD Optimad) for
£3.64m including costs and £555k of acquired cash. IMD Optimad operates a
directly complementary service to IMD, providing the Industry Standard web-based
administration service for TV advertising campaigns. Last year Optimad was
profitable and anticipated annual savings from integration of £200k have already
been realised. The acquisition was immediately earnings enhancing at Group
level.

We remain focussed on using online digital technology to replace traditional
distribution methods for moving content and data. Our core proposition links
the industries we serve, both more efficiently and at lower cost.

The appointment of Simon Cox as CEO in May 2006 and a strengthened management
team gives the Group confidence it has the capacity for further business
development. The purchase of Optimad is the first stage in this strategy,
broadening and strengthening our range of activities within our core markets.

Results

31 December 2006 31 December 2005

Turnover £4.34m £3.73m
Loss before tax* £(0.18m) £(0.28m)
Loss after tax* £(0.13m) £(0.24m)
Loss per share (basic & diluted)* (0.39p) (0.70p)
Loss per share after AIM admission costs (0.48p) (0.70p)
Dividend per share 0.975p 1.30p

* before AIM admission costs of £33k


In September 2006 the Group began trading profitably and has continued to do so
since. Revenues grew 16% across the year and 19% in the second half, despite a
difficult advertising market. TV commercial distribution revenues grew 87%
during the year and 124% in the second half. Overall the company returned a
small loss in the second half and a loss across the year, reflecting the sharp
drop in the radio advertising market in the second half.

During the year operating cash flow (defined as trading loss, plus depreciation,
amortisation and share option charges, less investment in tangible and
intangible assets) improved by £984k from £555k negative to £429k positive and
now represents 10% of sales. Depreciation and amortisation, at £1.54m (2005:
£1.36m), was significantly higher than investment of £1.03m (2005: £1.62m) and
reflects the reducing capital costs of building our TV related business. The
cost of goods sold as a percentage of sales reduced significantly during the
year, as more sites for distribution converted to electronic delivery from tape.

Optimad's turnover for 2006 was £1.06m, showing a pre-tax profit of £156k
excluding restructuring costs, however, only ten day's of trading were
consolidated into these accounts, as the business was acquired by IMD in late
December 2006. Optimad's combination with IMD has already realised £200k of
planned annual savings between the two businesses, without any reduction in the
quality of either company's services. Optimad's tax losses carried forward of
over £3m will assist the Group's future cash flow.

The loss per share for the year was 0.48 pence, compared with a loss of 0.70p
for the previous year. At the time of the statement made upon the acquisition of
Optimad in December, it was indicated we planned to conserve our cash resources
in order to take advantage of the growth opportunities that are available to us.
Accordingly it was stated that we planned to reduce the Group's dividend in
the immediate future. A final dividend of 0.325 pence per share (equivalent to
half the previous rate last year) will therefore be proposed and, if approved,
will be paid on 1 June 2007 to shareholders on the register at 18 May 2007.
This gives a total dividend for the year of 0.975 pence per share, compared with
1.30 pence per share in 2005.


David Haynes
Chairman
6 March 2007


CEO's TRADING REVIEW

I am pleased to report that in line with the Board's strategy set in 2003, to
establish IMD at the forefront of distributing TV commercials digitally (and
away from a business dominated by radio distribution) that revenue from our TV
advertising operations grew 87% over the year, with the second half growing by
124%. This achievement is well ahead of the first half growth of 42%,
establishing TV advertising distribution as our largest revenue stream for the
Group, accounting for 45% of revenues for the year as a whole and over 50% of
revenues in the second half.

In total, Group revenues grew by 16% across the year, with the growth rate
increasing during the year as TV commercial distribution outperformed the
continued decline in radio commercial distribution.

Growth in TV was driven by the structural change taking place in our industry,
as referred to in the Chairman's Statement, where customers are converting from
traditional methods of distributing commercials, to IMD's digital file based
system. In this fast changing marketplace, IMD is winning market share from a
combination of taking business from competitors and by growing at a faster rate
than the industry's substitution of 'old methods for new'. Additionally, our
average order size also grew, as IMD completed its network for file delivery to
all the major broadcasters.

The market for distributing radio commercials had a difficult year, reflecting
the state of the sector as a whole. A first half decline of 10% year on year
deteriorated further in the second half, giving an overall decline of 15% for
the year. This downward shift in radio vindicates the Board's decision to
strategically re-align the business to make TV distribution the Group's primary
focus.

IMD's Fastrax service for distributing music videos and audio to broadcasters on
behalf of the music industry grew by 17% year on year. The main driver for
this growth was the delivery of broadcast quality music videos, which has been
adopted by more record labels.

During the second half of 2006 considerable effort was put into increasing
efficiency and controlling costs. The benefit is that our overhead costs are now
stabilised and costs of goods sold has fallen compared with revenue.

The Group consolidated 10 days of Optimad's trading in these accounts, following
its acquisition on December 21 2006.

Outlook

The traditional IMD businesses, excluding Optimad, have traded profitably since
September 2006 and IMD Optimad has continued to trade profitably. January and
February have seen strong advertising volumes for both the TV and Radio segments
and this has been reflected in IMD's like for like trading, with sales ahead of
last year. It should be noted, however, that in our industry, the months of
January and February are often not a reliable indicator of business trends for
the year as a whole of which, as ever, we have limited visibility.

There have also been further account wins for IMD in TV distribution, which will
add to the account wins in 2006 and will benefit the Group during 2007. So,
whatever the out turn of the market as a whole, the business itself continues to
improve its position.

In contrast with the core of IMD's business, most of IMD Optimad's revenues are
highly visible as they are contracted on a long-term basis, or are recurring and
are not sensitive to the state of the advertising market. IMD Optimad has a
strong pipeline of new projects that can add to this revenue.

As a Group, IMD is now well positioned as the pre-eminent provider of media
logistics to the advertising and music industries, to continue to expand upon
its range of services in these sectors.

I would like to welcome the employees of Optimad, led by Andy Troullides and
Isaac Levy, to the IMD Group. Since I joined in May 2006 there has been
excellent teamwork from everyone at IMD, which I know will now be enhanced in
the enlarged group.


Simon Cox
Chief Executive
6 March 2007



CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

2006 2005
£'000 £'000

TURNOVER 4,336 3,729

Cost of sales and overheads, less other income (4,533) (4,079)
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TRADING LOSS (197) (350)

AIM admission costs (33) -
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OPERATING LOSS (230) (350)

Finance Income 22 68
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LOSS BEFORE TAX (208) (282)

Tax credit 41 47
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LOSS FOR THE YEAR (167) (235)
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LOSS PER SHARE

BASIC AND DILUTED (0.48p) (0.70)p
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

2006 2005
£'000 £'000

ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 3,355 604
Property, plant and equipment 886 1,357
Deferred tax assets 408 -
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4,649 1,961
------------ ------------
Current assets
Trade and other receivables 1,774 1,179
Current tax assets - 25
Cash and cash equivalents 543 813
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2,317 2,017
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6,966 3,978
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EQUITY
Capital and reserves attributable to the Company's
Equity shareholders
Called up share capital 3,415 3,367
Share premium account 86 6
Other reserve (1,520) (1,642)
Retained earnings 805 1,412
------------ ------------
Total equity 2,786 3,143
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LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities 173 252
------------ ------------
Current liabilities
Bank loan 3,000 -
Trade and other payables 975 583
Current tax liabilities 32 -
------------ ------------
4,007 583
------------ ------------
Total liabilities 4,180 835
------------ ------------
Total equity and liabilities 6,966 3,978
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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

Year to 31 Year to 31
December 2006 December 2005
£'000 £'000
Cash flows from operating activities
Loss for the period (167) (235)
Adjustments for:
Tax credit (41) (47)
Finance income (22) (68)
Depreciation and amortisation 1,539 1,361
Loss on disposal of fixed assets (5) 11
Exchange rate differences 2 -
Share option charge 122 53
Increase/(decrease) in trade and other receivables (399) 116
(Decrease)/increase in trade and other payables 90 (196)
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Cash generated from operations 1,119 995
Tax repaid/(paid) 20 (237)
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Net cash generated from operating activities 1,139 758
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Cash flows from investing activities
Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired (3,086) -
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (443) (953)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 5 3
Purchases of intangible assets (592) (666)
Interest received 32 72
Interest paid (10) (4)
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Net cash used in investing activities (4,094) (1,548)
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Cash flows from financing activities
Issue of shares 128 -
Proceeds from borrowings 3,000 -
Dividends paid to Company's shareholders (443) (438)
-------------- --------------
Net cash used in financing activities 2,685 (438)
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (270) (1,228)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 813 2,041
-------------- --------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 543 813
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ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1. This preliminary announcement is prepared on the basis of the accounting policies as stated in the last
annual accounts.

2. ANNUAL REPORT

The information in this announcement, which was approved by the Board of Directors on 5 March 2007, does not
comprise statutory accounts. The statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2005 have been delivered
to the Registrar of Companies and included an audit report which was unqualified and did not contain
statements under s237(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 1985 (the Act). The statutory accounts for the year
ended 31 December 2006 will be delivered to the Registrar of Companies in accordance with Section 242 of the
Act.


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