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Warthog Looking to the future !!! (WHOG)     

SueHelen - 23 Dec 2003 17:29

http://www.warthog.co.uk
Daily Execution Price and Volume
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Major Shareholders
( 4 Nov 04) 367.48m 1p Ords - Evo Noms Ltd 9.12%, Broughton Ltd 8.16%, Chase Nominees Ltd 4.76%, Barclayshare Noms Ltd 4.71%, Goldman Sachs Secs (Noms) 4.18%, HSBC Global Cust Noms (UK) 3.81%, Gartmore Inv Ltd 3.09%, A J Hall 2.05%, Other Dirs 1.34%.
http://www.hemscott.com/internet/custom/whog/
Trades over 90,000 shares are delayed in reporting by 1 hour.

03 November 2004
WARTHOG PLC
DISPOSAL OF SUBSIDIARIES

The board of Warthog plc (the 'Company') announces that it has today completed
the sale of all of the Company's subsidiaries to Tiger Telematics, Inc ('TGTL')
together with the transfer to TGTL of certain intra-group indebtedness due to
the Company. The total consideration including assumed indebtedness is $8.11
million of which $1,113,000 will be paid in cash and $7 million satisfied by way
of an allotment of 497,866 shares of common stock in TGTL at $14.06 per share,
being the average mid market closing price of a TGTL common share over the 14
days preceding completion. These shares are restricted stock and as such can
only be traded on or after the first anniversary of completion (the
'Anniversary') in accordance with U.S. securities laws. Up to the Anniversary,
these shares will be held in escrow against any claim arising under certain
warranties, tax indemnities and completion account net asset value adjustments
set out in the sale and purchase agreement. 150,000 of the cash consideration
will also be held in escrow until the Anniversary, pending specific warranties.
The Company has waived the balance of all other amounts due to it by its former
subsidiaries.

Upon completion of the transaction, the executive directors Ashley Hall, Steven
Law and Simon Elms together with one other remaining employee of the Company
will transfer employment to TGTL leaving Ian Templeton FCA and David Robinson as
non-executive Directors of the Company. The Company has also undertaken to
change its name and will be calling an EGM to effect such a change in due course
and will at that time update shareholders further.

The board of Warthog plc has sought to complete this transaction as rapidly as
possible (and therefore did not elect to seek shareholder approval) because the
group has continued to face difficult trading conditions within the games
development industry, as reported in the Company's Final Results on 28 September
2004, which has put the group under ongoing financial pressure. In addition,
TGTL required the transaction to be consummated as expeditiously as possible, in
conjunction with the commencement of shipping of its Gizmondo product into the
UK. The transaction leaves the Company having discharged substantially all of
its liabilities and with a valuable shareholding in TGTL which will be capable
of realisation in a year's time. The realisable value of this shareholding
depends entirely upon the commercial success of TGTL and the performance of the
TGTL shares on the financial market.

The board considers, in conjunction with its advisers, that this transaction
represents the best available outcome for the Company and its shareholders.

Tiger Telematics, Inc is listed on the 'NASDAQ Other OTC Market' under symbol
'TGTL'. TGTL's publicly stated intention is to apply for a listing on the
'NASDAQ National Market' in December 2004. TGTL is a designer, developer and
marketer of mobile telematics systems and services that combine global GPS
functions and voice recognition technology to locate and track vehicles and
people down to street level in countries throughout the world. The systems are
designed to operate on GPS and are currently being marketed to GSM current and
potential subscribers, primarily by the company's United Kingdom based
subsidiary, Gizmondo Europe Limited ('GEL'). GEL is a wholly owned subsidiary of
TGTL and is the maker of the Gizmondo, a next-generation mobile entertainment
device which includes games, built-in music, video, messaging and picture
functions and GPS. On 29 October, TGTL began shipping its first generation
product as part of a strategic retail roll out in the UK.

The transaction gives GEL access to existing games content and porting
technology to enable the transfer of titles developed for use on other platforms
on to the Gizmondo handheld device. Warthog plc shareholders will therefore
benefit from continued investment in TGTL as it seeks to exploit the games
content and technical capabilities that the Company has developed over the past
few years.

As previously announced on 12 October 2004, GEL is interested in 8.62 per cent.
of the Company's current total issued ordinary share capital.

About the Gizmondo device
The Gizmondo is powered by a Microsoft Windows CE.net platform, boasts a
2.8-inch TFT colour screen with a Samsung ARM9 400Mhz processor and incorporates
the GoForce 3D 4500 Nvidia graphics accelerator. It provides cutting-edge
gaming, multimedia messaging, an MP3 music player, MPEG4 movie playing
capability, a digital camera and a GPRS network link to allow wide-area network
gaming. Additionally, it contains a GPS chip for location based services, is
equipped with Bluetooth for use in multi-player gaming and accepts MMC card
accessories.

The Gizmondo device and its games are due for launch in the UK in the fourth
quarter 2004 and in North American markets from the first quarter 2005.

Further information on TGTL, GEL and the Gizmondo device can be found at:
www.tigertelematics.com
www.gizmondo.com
Enquiries:
Ian Templeton
Chairman - Warthog plc
Tel: 0870 122 5420

6 November 2004.
Daily Mail Newspaper : Page 80.

DEALERS believe that Warthog, 0.11p dearer, could be a good recovery punt. More than 52m shares in the computer games developer changed hands on hopes that the worst is over. Tiger Telematics, a leading European games console maker grabbed it by the tusks in October when it bought its subsidaries, intellectual properties and assests. In return Warhog acquired a stake in TT which is now worth at least 3p per share.

deancroft - 04 Apr 2005 16:11 - 874 of 1449

TGTL have another news announcement stating that they have no reason to offer why the sp of TGTL has gone south so much. Maybe someone can find the article and post it.

iturama - 04 Apr 2005 16:15 - 875 of 1449

DC. The article follows: Got 600k at 1.08. Tiger now blue for the day.


JACKSONVILLE, Florida, April 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tiger Telematics Inc. , went on record today to state that the Company is not aware of any reason for the recent share price volatility of its stock, as plans are moving forward as anticipated for the Gizmondo multi-entertainment device.

Additionally, the Company has completed the development of the Gizmondo and is soon to confirm additional street dates for its product across mainland European and North America, following the successful opening of its first-of-many flagship stores.

As noted in the recent SEC filing (available to view at http://www.sec.gov/ with the unconditional opinions given by its auditors), the Company has expensed all of the costs of developing the Gizmondo in 2004 and early 2005. Product is now on shelves in the UK and is selling through at an expected pace, with funding in place for the pan-European launches to be detailed in full over the coming weeks.

Carl Freer, co-founder and Chairman of Tiger Telematics, said: "Based on a review of the recent share price volatility, this could be attributed to a combination of market conditions. However, the trading patterns seem artificial in light of the recent announcements regarding our launch progress and success."

The Gizmondo is powered by Microsoft Windows CE advanced real-time operating system, boasting a 2.8-inch TFT colour screen with a Samsung ARM9 400Mhz processor and incorporates the GoForce 3D 4500 NVIDIA graphics accelerator. It provides cutting-edge gaming, multimedia messaging, an MP3 music player, Mpeg4 movie playing capability, a digital camera and a GPRS network link to allow wide-area network gaming. Additionally, it contains a GPS chip for location-based services, is equipped with Bluetooth for use in multi-player gaming and accepts SD and MMC card accessories.

The Gizmondo device and its games are in retail stores now in the UK, and in North American and Continental Europe markets from Spring 2005.

mtwallit - 04 Apr 2005 16:20 - 876 of 1449

http://www.tigertelematics.com/latest_news.asp?id=86
well only way is up again :-)

StarFrog - 04 Apr 2005 17:11 - 877 of 1449

I wonder what Carl means by:

"However, the trading patterns seem artificial in light of the recent announcements regarding our launch progress and success."

Is he implying some sort of stock manipulation out there? Prior to full listing?

iturama - 04 Apr 2005 18:21 - 878 of 1449

Missed this one in the frenzy today;

2005-04-04 09:39 ET - News Release


LONDON, April 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - Global website begins shipping pre-ordered stock as retail rollout gathers pace. Company is funded and ready to take on mainland Europe.

Gizmondo Europe Ltd, subsidiary of Jacksonville, Florida-based Tiger Telematics Inc. (other OTC, TGTL), is delighted to announce it has begun shipping worldwide orders taken on the official website since going live on 29th October 2004.

As previously released in December '04, the company took over 560,000 pre-orders from all over the globe, following a TV and web teaser campaign at the end of last year. The three-month campaign, designed to unveil the new multi-entertainment device and prompt consumer enquiries, delivered over 16 million unique sessions a month on the newly designed website from all over the world.

"The site will continue to take orders as the pan-European retail rollout commences, and we will ship to customers on a first-come-first-served basis," said Carl Freer, Co-founder and Chairman of Tiger Telematics. "We're visibly gathering momentum in the UK and that will naturally have a spill-over effect on to mainland Europe. Streetdate announcements will follow shortly detailing the pan-European launch diary and heavy hitting marketing campaigns planned for each territory."

The company is also enjoying ongoing success at their flagship store at 175 Regent Street in London, taking daily stock-drops, and looks forward to the immanent announcement of additional flagship stores in high profile locations across the globe.

Carl Freer, added, "The escalation of the marketing activity is driving more and more people to the store, heightened by the Easter break. Since bringing Regent Street to a standstill on the opening weekend, we've maintained our positioning of the store as the complete Gizmondo brand experience, which will benefit all our UK retail partners, who began stocking this past weekend."

Michael Carrender, CEO, Tiger Telematics, says: offered, "We have accumulated sufficient funding to complete the European launch and associated marketing in the projected time frame."

hampi_man - 04 Apr 2005 21:04 - 879 of 1449

Tiger up almost 4% at the moment, is trading between 12.55 and 16.50, Whog should be blue in the morning

queen1 - 04 Apr 2005 22:02 - 880 of 1449

What a pile of crap...and that's not de-ramping. I hold and have done so for some time now in the belief (but these days more like blind hope) that these will come good.

mtwallit - 05 Apr 2005 11:17 - 881 of 1449

q - have faith they are doing all the right things

queen1 - 05 Apr 2005 13:06 - 882 of 1449

mtwallit - not sure there's much left in the faith jar ...

iturama - 05 Apr 2005 14:33 - 883 of 1449

Tiger up 15% in first 3 mins of trading.

iturama - 05 Apr 2005 15:22 - 884 of 1449

2005-04-05 10:17 ET - News Release

Also News Release (U-TGTL.PK)



LONDON, April 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - Killer Line Up for the First Year Announced Ahead of Pan-European Rollout

Gizmondo Europe Ltd, subsidiary of Jacksonville, Florida-based Tiger Telematics Inc. , today emphatically stated its resolve to become a force to be reckoned with in the games market with the announcement of a massive 89 games scheduled for release on the new Gizmondo handheld multi-entertainment device.

Hit titles for Gizmondo have already been announced from Microsoft Games Studios, SCI, Disney's BuenaVista Games, Team 17, and Fathammer, with further announcements pending from European gaming giant, Ubisoft Entertainment, plus one of the world's leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment.

Many of these new titles will be subject to their own announcement releases. However, examples from the 2005 catalogue include:

Richard Burns Rally SCi
(New) Battlestations: Midway SCi
Carmageddon SCi
(New) Conflict: Vietnam SCi
Age of Empires Microsoft Game Studios
Mech Assault Microsoft Game Studios
It's Mr Pants Microsoft Game Studios
Colors Gizmondo Studios
Chicane Gizmondo Studios
Sticky Balls Gizmondo Studios
(New) Supernaturals Gizmondo Studios
(New) Race Gizmondo Studios
(New) Ghost Gizmondo Studios
Furious Phil Gizmondo Studios
(New) Hit and Myth Gizmondo Studios
Johnny Whatever Gizmondo Studios
Milo and the Rainbow Nasties Gizmondo Studios
Momma, can I mow the lawn Gizmondo Studios
Interstella Flames 2 Gizmondo Studios
(New) Jump Gizmondo Studios
Worms World Party Team 17
(New) Alien Homonid Tuna (1)
(New) Casino Hustler (1)
(New) Goal Factory 1 (1)
(New) Verbier Ride Jo Wood (1)


(1) Deal agreed in principal and will be subject to separate announcement

These uniquely developed games for the Gizmondo will be optimized to use the distinctive features of the device, including the GPS, digital camera, Bluetooth, and GPRS connectivity, never seen before in a handheld games console and sparking the interest of leading developers.

Industry veteran, Eric Peterson, now heading up Gizmondo's global development operation, previously worked for Origin, founded Digital Anvil (which was sold to Microsoft), Fever Pitch Studios and finally the recently acquired Warthog Studios. Peterson offered, "This awesome catalogue of games shows our commitment to delivering a fantastic lineup of quality content for our Gizmondo customers. Our games will be comprised of original titles, both internally and externally developed, as well as very high profile licensed products. Our goal is to deliver a broad spectrum of high quality games, canvassing all genres. Gizmondo owners will be spoiled with all the choices they will have for games entertainment, this in addition to the music and video content already available."

Bringing enormous game development experience, Erin Roberts joins the Gizmondo Studios as Director of UK Development. With a string of killer titles under his belt, Roberts' background most recently includes Group Program Manager at Microsoft Game Studios, as well as time with Electronic Arts and a founding board member at Digital Anvil. He commented, "Until now our games have focused on exploiting each of the Gizmondo's functions as standalone features. Over the coming months, we will begin to divulge how the functions and hardware can be used in combination to make the handheld greater than the sum of its parts."

Ronald Spitzer, formerly with Electronic Arts, joins Gizmondo Studios to head up New Business Development. Spitzer notably led EA's licensing/affiliate label efforts, co-founded New World Computing, President of Kinesoft a Softbank Company, and was the 1st licensed developer for the original PlayStation in the USA. Spitzer introduced new business models such as the affiliated label program, which were subsequently adopted by the entire gaming industry. Speaking from the Gizmondo Studios Texas office, he commented, "Key to our ongoing success will be forging new partnerships and seizing opportunities as they present themselves. The Gizmondo is a convergence, high-capacity device and is attracting an entourage of third parties who have realized the value of mobile platforms."

Carl Freer, Co-founder and Chairman, Tiger Telematics, says: "As a company we understand content sells hardware. This means a combination of original titles and mainstream blockbusters." He continued, "Announcing our 2005 catalogue of games today is testament to how seriously we're taking this challenge and a clear message that Gizmondo is synonymous with cutting edge entertainment. We will deliver a unique selection of games that exploits every last piece of functionality squeezed into this fantastic device!"

mtwallit - 05 Apr 2005 16:25 - 885 of 1449

q - I know.. bought some at 2.3, but it will get back there, had opportunity to buy at lower levels so that will be good - good statement from whog re games :-)

iturama - 05 Apr 2005 16:30 - 886 of 1449

Now up almost 18%. Getting back there.

StarFrog - 05 Apr 2005 16:36 - 887 of 1449

iturama - good news on the number of games, but the real question is when will they be released. They have to have these games out well before Novemeber if we are to see a good return from the pig.

Currently there are only 3 games for the Giz: Angel Fish, Stunt Car Extreme and Super Drop Mania.

iturama - 05 Apr 2005 17:15 - 888 of 1449

Starfrog.
They mention the 2005 catalogue, so I assume they will be targeting the US launch. Waiting to hear officially about EA games. The EA website already has screen shots. The really big one would be Halo. I suspect they might have that one also stitched up but will wait, again, for the US launch.

chienti - 06 Apr 2005 00:36 - 889 of 1449

and trailblazer starfrog

StarFrog - 06 Apr 2005 09:34 - 890 of 1449

chienti - not according to the Gizmondo website. It says 'release date to be announced'.

iturama - I think you are right. I expect (hope) to see a sudden torrent of games released at the same time in conjunction with their US launch. I wonder if this will be at the same time (or just prior to) their listing? Canny players them Yanks :>).

iturama - 06 Apr 2005 10:31 - 891 of 1449

Starfrog.
They are actually Brits. Just listed on the Nasdaq with a US holding company. I expect the Nasdaq listing about a month from now and that a a couple of tasty news releases will be held to coincide with the switch to the main board. Pros and cons to the switch, so it will help to go into the big world with momentum.

Check the features out:

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/justincastle/gizpics/WorldOfGizmondo.wmv

StarFrog - 06 Apr 2005 14:03 - 892 of 1449

iturama

Tried your link but just got a massive page of ASCII characters.

Edited down to
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/justincastle
and you can at least get onto the homepage then. LOL

Apologies to chienti - the 'dates' link from the above web page states that trailblazer has already been released ;-)

iturama - 06 Apr 2005 14:15 - 893 of 1449

Starfrog.
I've just tried it again and it works. Should open and play automatically with Microsoft's Windows Media Player.
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