Stv Share Discussion Threads

[8mp] 06/3/2013 19:22

What impetus do you think these will need for their next leg up?

[che7win] 25/2/2013 13:16

Odey is snapping these up, now own a quarter of the stock...

[davydoo] 24/2/2013 01:07

Just read on sky news about itv paying a big div, plenty enough to buy STVG

[che7win] 21/2/2013 16:31

Some big trades showing towards close.

[che7win] 20/2/2013 20:05

STV presentation:

[qs9] 20/2/2013 14:59

looks good to me....

[che7win] 20/2/2013 09:01

Thanks Pauly,
I wasn't aware you were doing that, its a great idea.

Regards.

[paulypilot] 20/2/2013 08:55

I'm doing a pre- 8 a.m. report every day now, as well as the usual 10 a.m. report. Have commented on STVG already today:


Regards, Paul.

[che7win] 20/2/2013 08:52

I read your daily morning commentaries so I'm looking forward to your update today :-)

Yes, this business should start to shine now.

[paulypilot] 20/2/2013 08:50

Morning che7win! Great minds think alike LOL! ;-)

P.

[che7win] 20/2/2013 08:45

I would be surprised if the stock doesn't rise on the back of this.

Even if profits were to remain flat for the next three years, the Enterprise value will contain less debt and more equity which should increase the share price over time.

Good to see the pension deficit reduce which was my main worry even with the artificially low yields on bonds in the current climate.

edit Pauly, our posts crossed, you state it more eloquently than me :-)

[paulypilot] 20/2/2013 08:44

I like the results. PER is now 4, and debt falling rapidly. Pension deficit also reducing, as expected with Gilt yields rising (which means the present value of pension scheme liabilities will fall, as it's discounted at a higher rate), hint of a dividend in the not-too-distant future, 10yr licence secured, etc.

All looks good to me, at this valuation. Surely a PER of 6 is more appropriate, given the trajectory of debt & pension deficit, neither of which will be a problem in 2-3 years time.

Bought a few more first thing at 128p, as I see 200p as a realistic target with a 6-12 month view.

Cheers, Paul.

[daz] 20/2/2013 08:05

I think giving debt reduction priority over dividends is right, at £45m, it still represents just over 3 years profits. There is a hint though that this will be reviewed this year, '...This policy will be kept under review and an update will be given at our interim results'.

[philjeans] 20/2/2013 07:46

Pleasing report overall but shame about the div.

[che7win] 20/2/2013 07:05

Wow, debt much lower than I expected, I was expecting a reduction to £48m :-)

I've been talking about debt falling from last June onwards, nice figures all round at first glance and Stv productions really doing well as well as the digital side.

[che7win] 18/2/2013 18:29

No, rather the opposite, STVG would rise, it's days would be numbered in that case, it would certainly be in the spotlight.

Going it alone is fine, STVG productions is having a storming year IMHO, another Catchphrase commission below announced Friday.

If debt gets down anywhere near £48m, it will be a great result, we'll see Wednesday...



STV Group PLC ITV commissions celebrity edition of Catchphrase
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STV Group PLC

15 February 2013

ITV COMMISSIONS CELEBRITY EDITION OF CATCHPHRASE

15(th) February 2013

STV Productions has been commissioned by ITV to make a one-hour celebrity special of all new Catchphrase.

The one-off hour long episode will feature three celebrities attempting to 'say what they see' to raise as much money as possible for their chosen charities.

The celebrity programme will be presented by new Catchphrase host Stephen Mulhern.

ITV1 has commissioned 8 x 45' episodes of the all new Catchphrase. The celebrity special was commissioned by ITV's Controller of Entertainment, John Kaye Cooper.

The celebrities are Steve Pemberton (Benidorm, Whitechapel), Kym Lomas - nee Marsh (Coronation Street) and Rosemary Shrager (I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here!).

The brand new series of Catchphrase is co-produced by STV Productions and DRG. The show created by Pasetta Productions has been updated with a brand new set, exciting 3D graphics and a dynamic new end game.

Gary Chippington, head of entertainment at STV, said: "It is fantastic to be bringing this iconic game show back to ITV viewers. Catchphrase is a much loved show and it is great that a celebrity special of the rejuvenated format has been commissioned - we fully expect the celebs to enjoy it as much as the viewers."

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For further information, please contact the STV press office:-

Eleanor Marshall

0141 300 3670 / 07803 970 143

[e-mail]

Anna Hendry

0141 300 3830 / 07921 494 654

[e-mail]

Notes to editors

STV Productions

STV Productions is one of the UK's leading content businesses, with ambitious plans for growth and expansion in the UK and overseas. The company has a record of success across a range of genres including drama, factual and entertainment, producing a wide range of programmes for a variety of networks. STV Productions has recently been commissioned to make entertainment shows Catchphrase and Fake Reaction for ITV1 and ITV2. Recent productions include ratings success Antiques Road Trip, including a celebrity version, for BBC Two and drama The Poison Tree for ITV1. Work is also underway on a brand new, cookery format for BBC Two, Country Show Cook Off. STV Productions also works in partnership with US production company, Kinetic Content, licensing original formats in their respective companies and developing new formats, such as the Perez Hilton Super Fan entertainment series for ITV2.

This information is provided by RNS

The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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[8mp] 18/2/2013 17:57

che7win: Thanks for some insight. Do you think the share price of STVG would suffer as a result?

[che7win] 18/2/2013 14:24

There would be none on the day to day business, STVG and UTV are affiliates of the Channel 3 Network and have access agreement to ITV content.

It does show the descrepancy in the price between STVG and ITV IMHO.

[8mp] 18/2/2013 14:01

che7win: What is the implications of a potential take over of ITV on STVG? Thanks

[che7win] 18/2/2013 12:47

1006 GMT [Dow Jones] ITV's (ITV.LN) the top riser on the FTSE 100, +3% at 121p, on renewed takeover speculation, says a media analyst. No obvious buyers other than private equity companies, he adds. An ITV spokeswoman declines to comment on the takeover talk. ITV is scheduled to report its 2012 results on Feb. 27. ([e-mail]; Twitter: @LillyVitorovich)

[che7win] 13/2/2013 11:57

STV Productions commission for Jo Brand chat show
RNS Number : 7987X
STV Group PLC
13 February 2013





STV PRODUCTIONS COMMISSIONED TO MAKE JO BRAND'S GREAT WALL OF COMEDY

13 February 2013

UKTV's flagship comedy channel, Gold, has commissioned STV Productions to make an innovative new chat show, Jo Brand's Great Wall Of Comedy (5 x 30''), hosted by comedian Jo Brand.

Jo Brand's Great Wall Of Comedy, produced by STV Productions, will see award-winning host Jo Brand (Best Female TV Comic, British Comedy Awards 2012) joined by comedy genius Barry Cryer (The Morecambe and Wise Show, Kenny Everett Show, I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue) and BAFTA Award-winning actress Rebecca Front (The Thick of It, and Best Comedy Actress, British Comedy Awards) as they uncover the stories and secrets behind the nation's greatest comedy treasures.

Each week the trio will be joined by a host of star guests from the world of sitcom as they delve into the archives to reveal little known facts about our favourite comedy icons and shows.

UKTV's Commissioning Editor, Sarah Fraser commented, "STV have developed a great format and an original way of delving into the sitcom archive that forms the backbone of Gold. Between them, Jo, Barry and Rebecca have worked with the cream of British comedy talent. Our audiences will lap up the unusual clips, sitcom facts and anecdotes."

Steve North, General Manager, Gold, added, "Jo Brand's Great Wall Of Comedy is an innovative and bold format for Gold and embodies the type of original programming we want for the channel. We are sure the combination of comedy talent headed by Jo, mixed with the fun of a chat show and filled with eye opening anecdotes from a line-up of comedy stars, will make this a hit with viewers."

Jo Brand's Great Wall Of Comedy has been commissioned by UKTV's Commissioning Editor, Sarah Fraser, and ordered by Gold's General Manager, Steve North. Gary Chippington will executive produce and Jo Bunting will series produce for STV. Sarah Fraser will executive produce for Gold.

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For further information, please contact the STV press office:-
Eleanor Marshall
0141 300 3670 / 07803 970 143
[e-mail]

Anna Hendry
0141 300 3830 / 07921 494 654
[e-mail]

[che7win] 13/2/2013 11:19

Yes, that chart looks very exciting, 140p next stop.

[daz] 13/2/2013 11:19

Agree Che7win, it has moved today on very little volume, if an II decides to take a shine to the shares, they could really move.

[davydoo] 13/2/2013 09:50

many fund managers have a £50m mkt cap limit for investments, STVG is about to breach that.