Independent Media Distribution Share Discussion Threads

[larousse] 31/10/2005 11:02

Lots of info here (hope it helps)

[deehill] 31/10/2005 09:52

I have no knowledge of the American market but understand that the Networks are linked to the individual stations - who can opt out od the program stream when required. All this requires spilt second timing and WHO PROVIDES IT?

[veryniceperson] 30/10/2005 12:41

Now understanding what you are saying dehill. I would expect IMD to at some stage have a placing or a rights issue. At the moment they properly feel the share price to low. They do have 1.5 million cash! If they can get there share to that magic £1.00 mark then a placing of say 10 million would help expansion planes nicely. I don't think there will be a big take up of commercial free T. V. means people digging deeper into there pockets, we do still have the BBC which I have to say is great value. As for Sky they could be cutting there own throat, have to keep the advertisers happy. Anyway you probably know my thoughts, do IMD have to only deliver commercials?

Anyway great discussion on a great company!

[deehill] 30/10/2005 11:26

I thank both of you Gentlemen for your comments and opinions. It may be that I did not express myself very clearly in that, when I referred to PayTV it was the most recent development - by the BBC and BT - of providing commercial free channels. If I understand it correctly, the development of the recent PVR from SKY creates a situation whereby commercials are eliminated. Should a given channel decide to charge for their channel and eliminate commercials as a result it seems that IMD is left high and dry.
Admittedly this motivates against the suggestion that Murdoch might be interested BUT there is, still, a large world out there which could be serviced by IMD IF IT HAD THE MONEY. Who better to supply it than Rupert? Restricted, as IMD seems to be at this time, to the UK/Eire markets they can certainly see a reduction in their income, unless they spread their wings.
The argument about only expending when affordable and, thus, avoid debt is an excellent one but time could overtake this.
This discussion might run awhile.

[veryniceperson] 30/10/2005 10:51

Nicely put Larousse

I only use the free-view service, but on there, is what they call Top up T V at £8.00 per month no yearly contract, they still have adverts. Personally I think subscription T V in this country has now peaked IMHO. Free-view has 6 to 6.5 million homes with a new channel every month so it seems at the moment.

They usually issue a trading statement this month, may just show an improvement, but I would expect a really good one in May 2006 that is when ITV is well and truly running. Shall be adding to my holding as and when I can afford it.

[deehill] 29/10/2005 13:24

No, not alone, just observed. I, too, have just received me divi but, as I also read the Media info quite regularly, it occurs to me that a decisive trend toward PayTV channels - and there certainly seem to be many indications of this - surely must impinge on this company's activities ?
I also find the apparent reluctance to extend the service into European radio stations quite puzzling. Certainly in view of the fact that their Radio Market in the UK/Eire must be saturated. Does Europe have a similar system, or is there a LARGE market out there unsatisfied.
There have been several rumors that IMD might be a suitable addition to the Murdoch empire and, unless they start to unlock more potential, I can see the possibility of a money making operation being seduced away from us by a bid which might look good at the time but pays no attention to future prospects.
Your comments, please.

[goodtimegirl] 28/10/2005 13:51

Hi VNP, £1 at the end of November, that's about a 150% rise, Should I be buying this share.

[veryniceperson] 28/10/2005 13:48

Afternoon Larousse

Just opened mine, big smile on ones face. £1.00 by the end of November, no ramp intented?

Have good one to.

[larousse] 28/10/2005 11:34

Morning VNP - at least you haven't been accused of ramping in that month anyway ;)

Dividend day today...

Have a good weekend

[veryniceperson] 26/10/2005 14:56

T V channels page has been updated, seems we are going global.



We couldn't go a whole month without a post

[larousse] 30/9/2005 12:01

Thanks Games,

(bit snipped)

On a brighter note, four weeks today is the divi...

[games] 30/9/2005 11:17

1 million options in the bag also, if no strings attached/

edit above, full rns below.

[games] 30/9/2005 11:14

41 when appointment announced.

[larousse] 30/9/2005 11:08

Do you know how old he is VNP ?

[veryniceperson] 30/9/2005 07:50

Just did'nt work out for him then!

[veryniceperson] 30/9/2005 07:41

Directorate Change

RNS Number:9906R
Independent Media Distribution PLC
30 September 2005

Independent Media Distribution PLC
Directorate Change
30 September 2005

The Board of Independent Media Distribution plc announce that Adam Poulter has
decided to resign as a Director of the company to pursue other interests.

Adam, who joined the company in May 2005, wishes to direct his energies towards
the developing internet market and leaves with the Board's best wishes for the
future.

A replacement for Adam is being actively sought and in the interim period, David
Haynes will expand his role as Executive Chairman to cover the Chief Executive
function.

[veryniceperson] 20/9/2005 13:30

deehill.

I believe the last 18 months the company have been busy on the TV side of things making sure it works properly for there clients, this seems to becoming to an end now on this side of the channel. They are already serve Ireland. Wouldn't be surprised to see Europe on the agenda very soon with a bigger product (TV and Radio). These are just my thoughts of cause.

[deehill] 20/9/2005 12:00

I fail to see why this person believes there is a ramp in this stock, specifically. Quite naturally, in a stock oof this type there is a coterie of stockholders who know things we do not - its the nature of the game and you will never stamp it out.
Nevertheless, there is still the possibility of good profit in this stock, although a healthier Radio market would please. But IT IS BECOMING FINITE in the sense that it has, now, virtually accounted for the UK market. Until there is some indication that the whole shennagans can be taken into, say, Europe then the profit lines are quite clearly defined. They HAVE a product and at this time I fail to see why they dont attempt to exploit it outside the confines of this country.

[larousse] 20/9/2005 00:09

"LearningMyTrade - 19 Sep'05 - 21:44 - 274 of 275
What a terrible ramp, I am utterly disgusted by the nature of this thread, horrific."

What a nice man eh? VNP. You have a throwaway guess for something nigh on a year away and you get that. Obviously it read like the longest term ramp ever to Warren Buffet there. Perhaps someone should explain that ramps are usually to get short-termers in, often with rumours of news that hasn't hit the market yet. Still, as the old queen used to say, you shouldn't drink on an empty head.

How many years is it now that we've been following sleepy, thinly traded, non-cfd, non-spreadbet, low volume, big spread IMD? Three, maybe four - I forget.

Anyone who thinks this is an ideal ramper / shorter's nag is really more to be pittied than laughed at.

On the other hand, maybe we are in for the quick pump and dump, it's just that we haven't realised it yet ;)

If we're down to four readers on this thread now, and we're attracting disaffected attention seekers, then I'll see you at Christmas...

A pound !!!! LOL ;)

Night VNP - be good

[veryniceperson] 19/9/2005 22:14

A terrible ramp, wasn't talking to you, but seem you are visiting do you have a view on this company if so join in the chat your more than welcome friend.

P S please use the sentiment rate this share. The link is underneath

[learningmytrade] 19/9/2005 21:44

What a terrible ramp, I am utterly disgusted by the nature of this thread, horrific.

[veryniceperson] 19/9/2005 21:36

Can't see much profit this half if any. But will lay good odds on a decent trading statement in May or early June, that's my guess!

[larousse] 19/9/2005 20:26

No idea :)

But we have 5 votes on the sentiment meter now - so that's 25% up...

We're back to guessing machines and weighing machines, and I'm past trying to work it all out.

All in all I thought the report was a good read. Sounds like the wage bill will have increased, but hopefully so will the rate at which they can now generate cash.

Happy to hold, and we'll see what kind of profit they can make this coming half.