Independent Media Distribution Share Discussion Threads

[veryniceperson] 25/3/2010 13:28

Unusual to see an upward movement after XD day. Onwards and upwards.

[veryniceperson] 19/3/2010 15:06

Investors Chronicle

On its website, Independent Media Distribution (IMD) describes itself as an "electronic postman". And there's no contest between delivering radio and television adverts electronically or by video via a black cab. But old-fashioned ways tend to linger and replacing them will fuel IMD's growth for several years to come.

Advertising
In the UK, IMD and a private rival have reduced the amount of ads on video tapes to about a fifth of the market. But the video markets in Germany and France are wide open for electronic conversion as videos still account for around 90 per cent of ad deliveries there. Indeed, 2009 revenue growth would have been modest but for a jump in international revenues (including Ireland) from just £300,000 to £1.4m as operations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (GAS) became profitable. The company has also developed several new services including unique identification numbers for commercials in France. So for growth IMD may not have to look further afield than France and GAS for several years.

Broker Charles Stanley forecasts 2010 normalised profits (excluding amortisation) to rise from £1.7m to £2.2m on sales of £10m. On the same basis, earnings advance from 3.79p to 4.66p. Another £1m on sales in 2011 could push up profits to £2.6m and earnings to 5.54p.

On the basis of these forecasts, IMD;s shares remain cheap and are a buy.

[veryniceperson] 14/3/2010 16:04

sbs - The way you talk, have you had dealings with the company personally.

[sbs] 12/3/2010 23:08

I've bought in too, though my trade hasn't appeared on ADVFN. Very good technical expertise and an extremely nice bunch all round.

[veryniceperson] 12/3/2010 12:41

Hello friend. A good well run company. We add every month and in larger chunks if we have some spare change.

Always like to read the outlook section, and it looks like its going to be another good year. Up 21% on last year at this time. Shall carry on adding.

WJCCGHCC - Sometimes on this thread you feel like Robinson Crusoe, then all of a sudden along comes Friday.

[wjccghcc] 12/3/2010 08:23

I'm interested. Been adding before the results. They really are in a sweet spot for the coming year.

[veryniceperson] 02/3/2010 08:01

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".

[veryniceperson] 15/12/2009 07:59

Still doing alright considering the advertising market.

VERY GOOD UPDATE

TRADING UPDATE

"Third Profit Upgrade - Results Materially Ahead Are Expected"

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
management. Today, IMD announces a Trading Update.


The strong trading pattern that opened the second half, as announced at the
Interim stage in September, has continued. This performance follows an
excellent first half. As a result of IMD performing well on all fronts
throughout the year to date, the Board expects the Group's pre-tax profit for
the year to 31 December 2009 will be materially higher than current market
expectations. This is the Group's third profit upgrade in the current financial
year.


The Board expects to announce its Preliminary results on Friday 12 March 2010.


Commenting David Haynes, IMD's Chairman, said:


"If there has been a common theme to this year it has been that, as a result of
winning new business, expansion overseas and stringent cost controls, IMD has
performed much better than we originally expected and our profits will be ahead
of expectations. This is our third profit upgrade this year".


"By trading well, we have also been able to strengthen our balance sheet,
eliminate our borrowings and we now have cash in the bank. It has been a very
successful year for us. With new customers on board and new services launched we
look forward to 2010 with confidence".

- ENDS -

[veryniceperson] 06/11/2009 16:59

Read that advertising is up 4% next month at ITV, if across the whole sector won't hurt IMD. Perhaps things are getting better in the advertising business.

[wjccghcc] 15/9/2009 16:42

They don't half spin things. While the results are definitely solid and to be applauded, I'm not sure that trumpeting a 43% increase in the dividend (vs the cut final) whereas in fact it's a 40% decrease on last year's interim isn't a little galling for shareholders.

[hastings] 15/9/2009 10:11

Solid enough and a nice rise today

[veryniceperson] 06/5/2009 13:30

O yer your funny!!!

[donaceace] 06/5/2009 13:16

veryniceperson - honest I am :)

[veryniceperson] 06/5/2009 13:16

Seems to be moving in right direction for a change.Its gone up 6 or seven points in the last week or so. Does anybody no the reason. Why?

[hastings] 10/2/2009 13:08

Looks like this is our competitor a deal announced with Beam which i believe replaces IMD.


They also have a presence in Germany

[veryniceperson] 09/2/2009 16:29

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

[veryniceperson] 07/1/2009 17:05

hastings - 18 Nov'08 - 18:59 - 276 of 277

A C VNP, i could elaborate, but this is a polite thread!

Not very nice hastings, shame on you

[veryniceperson] 07/1/2009 17:00

Nice to see a small rise with little volume over the past couple of days.

[hastings] 18/11/2008 18:59

A C VNP, i could elaborate, but this is a polite thread!

[veryniceperson] 18/11/2008 18:02

And a 60k at 25p!!!? Both had a c in the c column, don't no what it means but didn't dent the price much for two large sells.

[hastings] 18/11/2008 17:48

Hmpph, talk about distressed sellers, 80K at 25p!!!

[hastings] 14/11/2008 11:45

Wondering how much the recent ITV news on advertising spending being down is likely to impact on us here.