Vtr Share Discussion Threads

[walker10] 30/11/2007 09:19

So their raising 55m USD by virtue of an FCCB and they are at the closing stages of that to buy these two aquisitions which is costing them 43m USD.

What are their plans for the 12m USD left over will it be used for capitol in the empire or might they turn their attention to the 42% of VTR they do not own which would cost them what about 6-8m or 12m USD funny that!!!

[walker10] 29/11/2007 09:59

A little more on Frantic Films:

"To boost its presence in commercial production, Frantic recruited Peeler, an industry veteran with credits for clients such as Wal-Mart, Manitoba Hydro, Procter & Gamble, CanWest Global and the Government of Canada".

It would be good to get work from Wal-Mart,Procter and Gamble!!!!

[walker10] 29/11/2007 08:45

Well this increases the foot print:

Source: BSE - Prime Focus Ltd has informed BSE about the following: "In furtherance of the earlier intimation made by the Company that the Prime Focus Group is in advanced negotiations with two unlisted entities in North America, the Prime Focus Group is close to reaching final agreement to acquire Post Logic Studios (with offices in Hollywood and New York) and Frantic Films (with offices in Los Angeles, Winnipeg and Vancouver) for a total consideration of USD 43 million, pending finalization of deal structure and applicable regulatory and statutory approvals. These acquisitions will add to Prime Focus' global footprint, which currently entails six visual effects and post-production facilities across India and four facilities in London. The acquisition will also add rights over 55,000 square feet of prime real estate in the heart of Hollywood, and a talent pool of 200 new staff members. The acquisition will give the Prime Focus Group access to the R&D division of Frantic Films, which develops and markets visual effects software solutions. Frantic Films has worked on top Hollywood films including Fantastic Four: The Rise of the Silver Surfer, Grindhouse, Superman Returns, X-Men 3, Poseidon, Mr. Miagorium's Wonder Emporium and Journey 3-D. Prime Focus Group plans to continue operations of both Post Logic Studios and Frantic Films as independent facilities, providing both Companies access to a talent pool of over 400 visual effects artists worldwide." Date: 2007-11-29

[walker10] 27/11/2007 16:06

Work for the beeb:

blue has completed full post production on one off documentary for Reef Television. In Living Memory is due to air on BBC One on Sunday 4th November at 5.50pm.

Head of production Paul Hanrahn says, "This was an important project for Reef our first prime time documentary and I'm really pleased we signed up with blue. Will Garbutt has been fantastic and has looked after me and the team really well, nothing has ever been too much trouble. You also have fantastic front of house staff and I know Kate is pleased to be working again with the likes of Clive. The whole process has been painless and extremely well managed, thank you.... I want to do more stuff with you now...... I'm officially a blue fan....... Do please pass my thanks again onto all the team."

[walker10] 23/11/2007 17:58

A little more on the award:

Namit Malhotra, Managing Director, Prime Focus said "As the industry comes to terms with the challenges of new technology, the need for cross-media creativity is increasing. blue has proven it is one of the best post companies in the UK and we should consider this as the first step towards a bigger better future. "

HERE HERE !!!

[walker10] 23/11/2007 13:55

The additional Nitris system installed indicates to me that they are indeed driving sales after long program of cutting costs the combination should feed through to better results. We will see.

[walker10] 23/11/2007 12:52

Sound good to me although the share price does not YET reflect it:

The additional Nitris system is not only a response to client demand for additional capacity but also enables us to cater for the large volume of high definition post production that now goes through the facility.


blue's online department has recently worked on a variety of high profile projects such as The Beckoning Silence for Darlow Smithson, Body Hell for North One, Suburban Shootout for Feelgood Fiction, and Daphne for BBC Arts.

[walker10] 22/11/2007 10:30

Prime Focus Ltd has announced that the company is in discussions with two unlisted entities based in North America.
The US entities operate post production and visual effects businesses catering both to the film and television broadcast industries.

From Money Control 22.11.07.

[walker10] 14/11/2007 08:30

Prime Focus India in India stock price hitting intra day highs on RUMOURS that they may be merging with Adlabs. "Adlabs is by far the largest entertainment conglomerate in the country. Thought leaders in every sense of the word, we are the defining force in every sphere of the entertainment industry".

We will see!!

[walker10] 12/11/2007 19:06

blue has collaborated with sister company Prime Focus London to complete post production on the Kaiser Chiefs latest music video, Love's not a Completion.

This epic music video set against the backdrop of New York in full rush hour combines striking composition and movement from the Kaiser Chiefs and a cast of random commuters.

[walker10] 08/11/2007 17:10

Slightly old artical I know but gives you an insight,the share price continues to drift lower in London as the share price in India continues to drift higher,I will (maybe foolishly) will continue to back these boys!!!:



We will soon know the progress as results cannot be far off from being reported.

[walker10] 02/11/2007 10:09

Yep I agree, walk away, its like pushing rocks uphill.

[walker10] 31/10/2007 09:28

Good idea !

[arty] 31/10/2007 08:27

W10 - Even having a debate with yourself now (-8 , time to get out a bit more maybe? - go on take Stanley out for a walk.
Cheers,
G

[walker10] 31/10/2007 07:59

With Prime Focus India out on the India market stock price being driven to new highs, I ask is VTR playing no part in this,is it all being driven by their domestic market, this surely cannot be the case can it. We will see !!!

[walker10] 30/10/2007 19:12

KT Tunstall's latest video, Saving My Face, is a post-production heavy promo that was helmed by Prime Focus London's new visual effects artist, James Maclachlan.

[walker10] 30/10/2007 08:22

Also taken from ACC groups delayed accounts the following:

"We increased our investment in VTR and after the year end were bid for our total holding, which was realised at a further capital profit of some GPB292,000".

"Were bid for our total holding" by yes Prime Focus India at 0.60 odd pence a share.

[walker10] 30/10/2007 08:09

Maybe Arty as the only Indian I know is Rogan Josh oh and Jalfrazi!!!!

[arty] 30/10/2007 08:02

W10, Was your struggle to listen possibly caused by it being in a foreign language ??!! ( -8

[walker10] 30/10/2007 07:58

Prime Focus India up again another whooping 10% overnight in India to take them to an all time high :



I did try and listen to the conference call but it was difficult to hear except I gleaned that the much talked about US purchase should take place prior to the end of the calendar year.

and their outsourcing model was working well !!!

[walker10] 24/10/2007 19:30

Although going back to Feb this is interesting :

"EBITDA margin: 63% for PF India in FY08 and FY09, versus 62.2%
in FY07E; PF UK margins to improve from an expected 12% for FY07
to 18% by FY09 due to higher offshoring".

So if they do reach their target turnover of 26m within the next year or so with margins improving from 12% to 18% you do the sums!!!

I suggest the market here is not in anyway recognizing this IMO.

[walker10] 24/10/2007 13:03

Prime Focus India up 2.5% on top of the 10% yesterday.

[walker10] 24/10/2007 01:11

This looks a good one to watch in HD as well!!

Line manager Emma Parsons Says, "It has been an extremely positive experience working with blue on The Beckoning Silence. It is a complicated film but thanks to blue's flexibility and fantastic creative input, the process has been very enjoyable.