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[hirschnathan] 08/2/2011 22:44

I imagine we will be bought out soon as we have a (almost) proven profitable business

[adventurous] 07/2/2011 23:42

Ikos78 - Strange the analysts only see 1.7m for yr/end Nov-2011, in H2 the company made 0.582m if you add back that big exceptional of 1.700 the total comes to 2.282m, assuming Amino at least breaks even in H1 for this year that would be 1m more add in some growth and improvement in costs to offset volume discounts, I think 3.5m is more realistic, which would equate to eps of 6.2p at today's mid of 50 forward P/E stands at 8, well below market average, I believe the price will at least double by year end.

*edit* The analyst based their forecast on revenue £60.4m, so I reran my calcs and the earnings came out higher than my above earlier figures!!

They also have a £30m tax credit to use up against profits, so eps should be higher.

[adventurous] 07/2/2011 16:32

Larger orders will always expect volume prices, thats life. Main thing was, they are now in the sweet zone, with £13m already in for the first half, lower admin costs and without the exceptions, expect health profit in next interims.

Underpriced.

[hirschnathan] 07/2/2011 16:30

prob a takeover candidate

[bookbroker] 07/2/2011 15:43

Going no further until they can reassure markets that margins are going to be maintained, so far little evidence that they are under control, particularly as they say that with larger orders come stretched margins. Nice product, but small co. in an ever evolving market, is this a knockout product that they possess or bigger fish going to arrive on the scene and gobble,gobble!

[hirschnathan] 07/2/2011 09:29

good results. nice turnaround

[matt123d] 07/2/2011 09:05

Yes very good results.

Technically just starting to move above the 200wma for the first time since 2005. Very positive.

[adventurous] 07/2/2011 08:22

Excellent results, now under priced. Second half, into profit, eps was 1.03p.

[hirschnathan] 02/2/2011 09:56

to hard to buy, need to go manually for any decent purchase

[dickbush] 02/2/2011 07:15

blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today announced the launch of a TV API (Application Programming Interface). The API is designed to provide partners in the fast-growing Connected TV ecosystem - from box makers and TV manufacturers, to app developers and game consoles - access to blinkx's index of over 35 million hours of online video.

The TV API draws from the wealth of video content across the entire web - but automatically filters results based on the capabilities of the user's device - such as the video formats it supports - so that the user is always offered compatible clips. For partners, blinkx's TV API offers both efficient access to a deep, diverse source of online content from top broadcasters and media companies, and can also help solve the navigation challenge that is inherent in the lean-back experience of Connected TV.

Based on technology that was perfected over 12 years at Cambridge University, blinkx uses a combination of patented conceptual search with speech and image recognition software to understand rich media more thoroughly than any other solution available today. This deep understanding of content enables blinkx to deliver the unrivaled discovery, personalization and recommendation functionality which is critical to a successful user experience in the Connected TV environment.

"blinkx is an unparalleled source for online video search and discovery through any platform. The blinkx Web API was launched five years ago and today accounts for two-thirds of our global search volume, but mobile and TV are coming on strong," said Suranga Chandratillake, founder and CEO, blinkx. "We introduced our mobile API last summer, and already it has generated significant traction with partners like Samsung and EVRI. Providing an API for TV brings blinkx into the living-room and enables our partners to tap a flourishing audience as more consumers access Web video from their TVs. In addition to search, our technology offers personalization, discovery and recommendation capabilities to integrate Web video into the Connected TV experience - functionality that's critical in the lean back TV experience, when users are less inclined to type out search queries."

The new API also enables blinkx to increase its distribution footprint across more screens and drive millions of new searches through its engine. blinkx already has several significant partners in the TV space including Amino Communications, known for its award-winning IPTV and Hybrid set-top boxes, as well as Belgacom and Miniweb. These and other companies are leveraging blinkx's vast video index and software to deliver a better search, navigation and personalization experience for consumers.

[alexmcdonald] 05/1/2011 12:44

Animo launches 'companion' STB

[darrin1471] 24/11/2010 12:57

In 2010 worldwide stb shipments to IPTV operators will fall to 13 million.......there will be 34 million internet-connectible pay TV stb shipments. Western Europe and US dominate pay TV hybrid set-top box market.

[cambium] 11/11/2010 17:01

welcome guys

[bookbroker] 11/11/2010 17:00

Need to see a slightly better gross margin, and if the CEO is as good as his word we should almost see a break in to profit year end.

[matt123d] 11/11/2010 16:10

Looking good here now.

Right on the underside of the 200wma. If it breaks will be above it for the first time in years. Could be the start of a long term move up here.

[cambium] 11/11/2010 15:52

someones starting to pay attention

[cambium] 11/11/2010 13:41

Amino Communications has secured a contract to provide the Lenox Municipal Utilities (Iowa) communications system with a range of PVR set-top boxes to support the rollout of IPTV services. The company also has a new contract with Oregon-based Canby Telcom to provide high-definition IPTV set-top boxes.

Lenox Municipal Utilities provides power, water, and broadband to their community in Iowa. Initially, the company will deploy Amino's A530 PVR set-top boxes to support a rollout of new IPTV-based entertainment services. The A530 offers both standard and high-definition performance plus a personal video recording function that allows pause, rewind, and a range of trick-play services, according to the company.

Canby Telcom selected Amino to partner in the continued rollout of entertainment services to its 7,000-strong customer base and 9,000 access lines. Initially, the company will deploy Amino's A130 and A530 PVR set-top boxes with a planned migration to next generation A140/A540 devices in the next 12 months.

Amino's new A140 and A540 PVR set-top boxes are based on the latest STi7105 System on Chip (SoC) solutions and are now available in the U.S.

"This was a very competitive pitch, where our products had to really prove themselves both technically and also in terms of end user satisfaction," said Amino CEO Andrew Burke. "Working closely with Canby, we were able to demonstrate a clear roadmap for our current and future products and are delighted to have secured this important contract."

[eagle eye] 11/11/2010 12:49

Chart breakout at 47.75p and 2010 high.

[nephie] 10/11/2010 11:44

Amino Technologies plc (LSE: AMO), the Cambridge-based leader in digital
entertainment solutions for IPTV, Internet TV and in-home multimedia
distribution, announces the appointment of Julia Hornby as Finance Director with
effect from 6 December 2010.

Julia is an experienced chartered accountant with over 15 years' experience in
both private equity backed businesses and listed companies.

Previously Julia was Chief Financial Officer at CSC Media Group, one of the UK's
largest broadcasters, and joins Amino from Smartsense Services Limited where she
worked in a consultancy capacity advising on various projects in the social
networking and career management sector.

Her other previous roles included Group Financial Controller at Lastminute.com,
during the period when the company enjoyed exceptional growth. She was also
Interim Group Financial Controller at Mowlem plc, and Group Chief Financial
Officer at TV Travel Group, having qualified as a Chartered Accountant at KPMG
in 1992.

[eagle eye] 09/11/2010 14:05

Good spot Cambium. There seems to be a lot of value here with plenty of cash in the bank.

[cambium] 09/11/2010 12:58

MONTREAL & CAMBRIDGE, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bluestreak Technology Inc., a proven leader in delivering software presentation solutions on wired and wireless embedded devices, and Amino Communications, the world leading developer of pure IPTV and hybrid/OTT devices and solutions, today announced from TelcoTV 2010 that they have partnered to provide new interactive television solutions to IPTV and to cable operators. The joint solution integrates Bluestreak Technology's MachBlue family of application platform products with Amino's Freedom DVB-T hybrid/OTT media center to deliver web services, Internet video, and applications to the TV.

[matt123d] 09/11/2010 09:50

Should get AMO onto peoples radars now, the main reason the share price has been static for so long.

[cambium] 09/11/2010 09:29

Amino Communications, which already works with over 850 customers in 85
countries, has chosen to incorporate blinkx functionality into its Amino Freedom
media centre. Through the partnership, Amino will leverage blinkx's vast
Internet video index and functionality to fuse broadcast and broadband TV on
their devices, and deliver the rich, easy-to-navigate entertainment experience
consumers are demanding.

"We're thrilled to partner with blinkx to provide our consumers with a
best-of-breed OTT experience that combines our next-generation set-top box with
blinkx's advanced video technology," said Andrew Burke, CEO, Amino
Communications. "Our newest offerings bring together a wide range of expertise
in stylish, state-of-the-art devices. We built our set-top boxes with the user
experience in mind and we've partnered with the best in the industry to help us
achieve our vision."