Prophet
- 18 Mar 2003 18:36
A potential growth stock ? Company is already profitable and debt free. They provide digital audio and video content to radio stations and tv stations. They appear ideally poised to take advantage of both digital radio advertising and digital tv content such as music videos. They have a fast and comprehensive digital distribution network so a new pop song can be didgitally sent to all radio stations with a press of a button. No more Cd's and videos by courier service.
Liquidity and spread are the only short term problems but the shares look good value. IMHO Any thoughts appreciated?
Prophet
- 20 Feb 2004 18:54
- 14 of 46
The price is still heading north and loads more upside to come. IMHO
Prophet
- 22 Feb 2004 18:28
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Looking forward to the results on Friday. Every chance that IMD will rise sharply once the news update is absorbed by the market. I expect the results and outlook to be very good. IMHO
Prophet
- 24 Feb 2004 23:25
- 16 of 46
MM's moving the price lower on no volume? Are they looking to get some stock by Friday? This one is tightly held and the results should ensure that remains so.
hilldee
- 25 Feb 2004 09:49
- 17 of 46
look at the trades.Insinger Townsley is a buyer BUT there is a BIG seller
Prophet
- 27 Feb 2004 07:19
- 18 of 46
Well the results are out and they are very good. This is a fantastic story that will get better and better.
Pete Adams
- 27 Feb 2004 11:09
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IMD looks like a great growth stock with very little downside risk.
Todays results show Pre Tax profits up 46%, Earnings per Share up 43%, Sales up 27%, a rising dividend, no debt and a cash pile. Also director Charles Dunston (boss of Carphone Warehouse) bought 520,000 worth of shares in nov 2003.
With expansion into TV broadcast services in its early stages, with an encouraging start, this looks like a good time to buy - before the major institutions latch onto the story.
Pete Adams
- 02 Mar 2004 15:58
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Chairman David Haynes said that over the next 6 weeks, now that successful trials have completed, IMD will be rolling out its digital network service into all TV systems. This is for broadcast quality advertising and music video.This is a major milestone for the company.
This should generate a lot of interest if it takes off. If it fails, there is still the profitable radio business to fall back on.
The shares have been in a strong uptrend since last june, going from 30p to 75p.
See www.imdonline.co.uk for more details.
Prophet
- 04 Mar 2004 09:30
- 21 of 46
A move back up yesterday was to be expected. This share still looks great for the year ahead. I was listening to a contributor on Bloomberg TV this morning commenting on the UK economy going forward. He was citing the sharp growth in radio advertising as a key indicator of the improving economic situation. I really can't see why the platform should not work as well on TV. IMHO
Pete Adams
- 04 Mar 2004 10:03
- 22 of 46
Prophet,
Another good omen for this company is its sector performance. The 'Media and Entertainment' sector has outperformed the FTSE100 by 50% over the past year. This is due to TV and radio companies increasing their profits once again after a long slump. More money to spend on advertising and hopefully thru IMD!
Prophet
- 02 Apr 2004 20:45
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Nice move forward today. IMD tends to trade on low volume I can't wait for other folk to wake up to this share. Get in now and make yourself some money. IMHO DYOR!
Pete Adams
- 27 May 2004 09:55
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Yesterdays AGM announcements were all positive. Of particular note:-
"Even though the rollout of station installations is still continuing, the level of customer support has been stronger than expected and it is clear that revenue potential is substantial."
"This month marks a critical milestone with the move to generating revenue
following the completion of trials and the commencement of normal commercial
pricing. We are already seeing significantly rising revenue from a rapidly
expanding customer base."
"Profit margins should recover steadily during the year
as revenue from the new television service grows."
Shares jumped 7.5% on this news yesterday and are up further as at 10am today
bigtimeboy
- 27 May 2004 13:55
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Can see the advertising revenues for t v being substantially more than the radio market. September half way figures should clarify this and then we will really nowhere we are going. 2 years time who knows?
Prophet
- 31 May 2004 22:17
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Well the story continues to develop as planned. Both BT and the Post Office Pension Funds have now built up significant stakes in IMD, around 5% each. What we need now is even more coverage of the story to attract investors. I think this share is a cracker! IMHO DYOR
bigtimeboy
- 23 Jun 2004 23:48
- 27 of 46
I think they should release it here first for us poor shareholders and why no rns?
June 15, 2004. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IMD chooses Dublin for Its first International office and establishes a single location for radio and TV commercial distribution.
Independent Media Distribution (IMD pie), has opened Its first office outside the UK. Situated in Central Dublin and operated in partnership with Adsat, the inter-lrish radio delivery service, it allows Irish broadcasters, agencies and production houses to distribute TV commercials, music and other short form video material, within Ireland and between Dublin and London. "This major investment shows how committed we are to the Irish market," says Sales and Marketing Director Bob Cole. "The Dublin office brings the business benefits that the UK media industry enjoys to Ireland and allows Irish agencies to deliver commercials to Irish and UK broadcasters in a fraction of the time it currently takes - and at a significantly reduced cost.' Cote continues, "We are delighted lo be formalising our relationship with Adsat In this new venture as we have worked closely together over a number of years. They are the Ideal partner for us as we enter the Irish market.' The new office, at 62 Lower Mount Street, Dublin, will be run by Colette Meehan, who, after working as Operations Manager at IMD's Head office in London for four years has relocated to Dublin to take up her new post.
IMD launched its digital commercial distribution system for TV in the UK in January 2004 and already works with LNN, GMTV, Viacom, EMAP, Channel Four, IDS/Flextech, Chart Show TV the BBC Playout Centre and Kingston in media, and discussions are well under way with ITV, Five, Turner, SKY, RTE, TV3 and TG4 with a view to IMD providing a comprehensive digital delivery service.
- ENDS -
For further information contact:
Bob Cole
IMD pie
10 John Princes Street
London, WIG OJW
Telephone: 020 7468 6880
Mobile: 07980 661004
Email: bob@imdplc.com
Pete Adams
- 24 Jun 2004 10:45
- 28 of 46
bigtimeboy - thanks for finding this good bit of news. Perhaps the next expansion will be into europe? Huge scope there.
The only thing that lets down this company is a lack of news releases. It can be hard to find out whats going on. A bit more exposure and then the institutions might start buying.
bigtimeboy
- 25 Jun 2004 23:31
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This is the bit I especially like.
Discussions are well under way with ITV, Five, Turner, SKY, RTE, TV3 and TG4 with a view to IMD providing a comprehensive digital delivery service.
Pete Adams
- 03 Sep 2004 08:56
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Encouraging Interim Results out today.
TV service off to a good start. The results quote that the potential UK market for TV is bigger than first thought and foreign interest higher than expected. Expansion into Ireland has been brought forward. Sales and dividends both up.
Only small downside is a slight drop in profits due to initial cost of getting the TV service underway and to impact of drop in radio revenue during the olympic games and european football cup. Both obviously temporary.
hilldee
- 29 Oct 2004 10:48
- 31 of 46
Well.This takes a bit of analysis. One thing is evident. All the info has been to hand for some time SO WHY HASNT THE FINANCE DIRECTOR BEEN PREPARING BOTH HIMSELF,THE COMPANY AND THE MARKET for this information. Its a bit like the curate's egg. My opinion would be that,in radio, there is the presence of a comptetitor from down under who might have been stealing business.Whereas, in TV, the additianal costing should have been well allowed for (Finance Director again) and expectations would appear to be bright. There's evidence that this info may well have been in the hands of interested parties prior to this announcement. Whilst it's impossible to stop leaks, they should be found and punished. All in all, this one has not run it's course yet. Its a 'bounce backer' ALL IT NEEDS IS A NEW FINANCE DIRECTOR PREPARED TO DEVOTE TIME TO THE COMPANY.
bigtimeboy
- 11 Feb 2005 00:15
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Full results just around the corner. I wonder what Mr Haynes and co have for us street urchins. Could be O K methinks the B T pension fund toped up with a few more. A good forward looking statement, a possible ITV 1, 2 & 3 contract that would do for starters. Any comment! First post for 2005 onwards and upwards with the share price.
bigtimeboy
- 11 Feb 2005 00:27
- 33 of 46
Just a thought with a fortnight to go we will have to keep an eye on the trades bound to be a few leaks going on past performance.