Entertainment Rights Plc

We look forward to the first full year's contribution from our 2004 acquisitions; The Filmation library of classic contemporary animated programming and Tell-Tale Productions, the creative talent behind the hugely successful TweeniesTM. The integration of Filmation is complete and the successful roll-out of DVD titles for Fat AlbertTM and He-Man and the Masters of the Universe(R) in the US, reaffirms the Board's belief that 2005 will be a significant year for the library. Tell-Tale Productions' integration into the Company has beenrealised and the TweeniesTM live arena show, 'No Sleep 'Till Bedtime' has recently toured the country playing to a total audience of over 110,000. Work continues on Tell-Tale's strong and innovative development and production slate with Tell-Tale's brand new programming Fun Song Factory and BB3B enjoying ratings success on CiTV and the BBC respectively.
The Company is well positioned for long-term growth via its strategy of aggregating quality owned and third party multi-media content. Demand for our content has never been higher as the digital age transforms the global mediamarket. The Board is confident that trading remains in line with market expectations.'

This company is well positioned to go onward and upwards, a nice stock to have in your portfolio, and tell your kids a bedtime story all about your Postman Pat investment. Zzzzzz zzzzzz
Latest announcements
'13/05/2005 Postman Pat goes to the USA'
'2/07/2005 Postman Pat goes to Japan'
ENTERTAINMENT RIGHTS ACQUIRES RUPERT BEAR
http://moneyam.uk-wire.com/cgi-bin/articles/200510310700243557T.html
WWW.EntertainmentRights.com
http://www.entertainmentrights.com

On the last two occasions when ERT considered making offers for Chorion in Nov 2002 and Dec 2003, Chorion refused to let ERT conduct due diligence and they proceeded no further. It will be interesting to see how Chorion responds this time.

When ERT announce that they have pulled out of the bidding war (most probable) the sp will shoot up IMO to what I dont know.

HIT have withdrawn their offer for Chorion after due diligence yesterday.

ERT must, by 12 noon on Thursday 13 April 2006, either announce a firm intention to make an offer for Chorion.
http://moneyam.uk-wire.com/cgi-bin/articles/200603311605218002A.html

Think the Chorion situation is holding this share back. As stated this will all come to a head on Thursday. Think this share is undervalued and still has great prospects.

Don't think Chorion deal would be bad news, they have a strong stable of products and would certainly enhance ERT stable and global profile.

That's it for Noddy for the time being.

WITHDRAWAL OF POSSIBLE OFFER FOR CHORION PLC ('CHORION')

http://moneyam.uk-wire.com/cgi-bin/articles/200604121840314813B.html

I am out of ERT at the moment, I needed the funds else where I am hoping ert will trade side ways for a while till I get back in.

I will continue with the thread when news arises.

Oh no! Who's going to deliver the mail in the meantime? and who's going to feed Jess?

kim
I'm going to feed Jess and deliver.

D/Mail today 22/04/2006
Altium has reiterated its 'Buy' recommendation.

Been in and out of these since Jan 2005 in ISA. Done very well for me. Have also traded them.

The fundies are not quite what they were. Hmm.

Typical they get tipped then go down.

Entertainment Rights awards UK toy licence for Jim Jam & Sunny TV series

http://www.moneyam.com/action/news/showArticle?id=1285275

Still not back in but a nice bounce from 28p

Interim Results for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2006

http://moneyam.uk-wire.com/cgi-bin/articles/200609260705024543J.html

as a shareholder I always look for mention of that magic word...DIVIDEND...even if none is paid...did I miss it in these results...ERT seem to have a super portfolio to sell to 170 countries, but results do not appear in cash...is this just me being paranoid?

can anyone set me right, should I cut my losses or hold for the millenium? any advice gratefully received.

tipton11
Sorry I am out of these as perversely stated Im just keeping the thread going, here are a couple of pros and con posts from another board on todays results.


Funnily enough, I agree in that ER does have the goods - but clearly not the management to deliver them. Surely that Saga-lout Heap, with his outrageous bonuses must go? Him and that Bunbury of a non-existant Chairman Bransgrove. Let the younger blood rise and this company could have excellent long-term prospects. But right now, these results reflect the fact that Heap is seriously past his sell-by date and should be replaced.
It's a shame that they've tried to bump up these results with news of what seems to be a very good distribution deal. Time for a change of PR too.
If ever a company was ripe for takeover, this is it. But can we trust Heap not to screw up? No, because he knows the first thing to go under a new regime will be him. The institutions should be baying for his blood right now. The ordinary shareholders certainly are.


I tend to disagree with the results being poor, YES if you are after a quick buck on the gamble of the results.
"Whilst ER's financial performance has historically been weighted to the second half, this will be more evident in
2006. The Board remains confident that ER is on course to meet market
expectations for the full year."
You have got to remember that they are now reporting figures as and when they get paid, this was not the case last year so it does look somewhat reduced.

I am still suspicious of the 20million buy/sell recently if they were sells then surely the price would have tanked further, if they were buys then I think could be some stake building.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2006490105,00.html

This was debated on BBC radio this morning. The public are outraged they could do this to Rupert.

Could this be why the shareprice has steadily fallen lately and again today.

Driver yours 26th

Thanks for assessment which was very helpful .... I'm rather confused as you start by saying "I am out of these" and end by saying "I am a happy holder" or did I miss something.

However the present downward trend in quote as we go towards year end is not encouraging.

ENTERTAINMENT RIGHTS: UPDATE ON BROADCAST DELIVERY

http://moneyam.uk-wire.com/cgi-bin/articles/200611220700594908M.html

Entertainment Rights buys Classic Media for 210 mln usd in cash and shares

LONDON (AFX) - Children's television content distributor Entertainment Rights PLC said it has agreed to acquire media rights holder Classic Media Holdings Inc for 210.0 mln usd in cash and shares and that the cash portion will be funded through a share placing and debt facilities from the Bank of Scotland.

The company said it plans to raise about 71 mln stg via placing and open offer of about 249 mln shares at 28.5 pence a share to meet the 86.5 mln stg cash portion of the acquisition.

The company said the share component of the acquisition price involves the issue of 40 mln usd worth of shares to the vendor.

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