NetPlayTV is the UK's largest interactive TV gaming company. We use our extensive knowledge of creating profitable games with our proven ability to create great TV show formats. Applying this unique combination, we develop highly successful brands that people can play on TV, online and on their mobile.

From TV bingo to live blackjack. From televised fixed odds draws to mobile quiz games NetPlayTV is building a strong reputation for delivering interactive products that customers love to play. At NetPlayTV, the customer is at the heart of everything we do. Our acquisition, retention, VIP, loyalty and customer service programmes are world class, which is why our players stay with us longer and have higher lifetime values than our competitors.

We see little point in developing technology for technologists. Our aim is quite simple - "To deliver an interactive gaming experience to the mass market". We achieve this by using the flexibility of the Internet, linked with the trusted medium of TV. By combining these two powerful pieces of technology we can offer the consumer products and services that are not only fun but extremely easy to use.

The Company

NetPlayTV plc was admitted to trading on The London Stock Exchange, Alternative Investment Market (AIM) in April 2001. The Company was established in 2000 to develop and market a complete range of mass-market entertainment and information products through IVR, SMS, online and offline.

In December 2006, the Group underwent a significant change when the fixed line telephony business was sold and the TV gaming business was acquired. NetPlayTV has a strong marketing led focus backed by an extremely strong technical team. We currently offer the following interactive services:

http://www.netplaytv.com/

In today at 13.50p

From IC -

It's not often you get the opportunity to buy shares in a company for three times next year's earnings estimates, net of a substantial cash pile, when the business is in a strong upgrade cycle and where brokers have upgraded estimates not once, but twice in the past six months.

But that is exactly what is on offer from gaming company Netplay TV

(NPT: 12.5p), which issued yet another bullish trading update to shareholders a few weeks ago. The company operates a number of interactive gaming services under an Alderney gaming licence including Supercasino.com and Jackpot247.com. These services can be viewed 24 hours a day on Sky Channel 862, in the evening on FIVE, and for five nights a week on ITV1. New customers are certainly tuning in as Netplay attracted a further 2,000 new depositing casino players in the final quarter of 2012 to take this segment of the business to almost 14,000 customers, which in turn represents a 51 per cent increase over the course of 2012. Interestingly, the business is gaining traction with mobile and tablet players: this segment accounted for 31 per cent of all new deposits, a fourfold increase on a year ago. As a result, Netplay currently has 25,376 active depositing casino players across all platforms (mobile, internet and television), a 43 per cent rise on the fourth quarter of 2011 and a 13 per cent rise on the third quarter of last year.

Importantly, after factoring in higher marketing spend and TV advertising, which has been pulling in the new players, these customer acquisitions are proving highly profitable. In fact, analyst Johnathan Barrett at N+1 Singer, who had already upgraded his profit and earnings estimates by 16 per cent in September after bumper half-year figures, has just upgraded full-year numbers by a further 12 per cent. On that basis, last year's revenues are forecast to have risen by 20 per cent to £26.8m, which lifts both adjusted pre-tax profits and EPS by 50 per cent to £3.6m and 1.2p, respectively.

Interestingly, given the operational gearing of the business, the latest 12 per cent upgrade in earnings was driven by a just 3.8 per cent additional rise in revenues. That's worth noting because Mr Barrett has only modestly upgraded his 2013 and 2014 estimates based on Netplay "continuing to aggressively invest in marketing spend (circa 50 per cent growth), but without an automatic assumption that it achieves the same strong returns that have been generated by the recent strategy". In other words, if Netplay can maintain the momentum in attracting new signs ups, there is a good chance that earnings estimates for this year and next could be exceeded, which opens the door for further upgrades. However, even without them, the company looks too lowly valued.

For example, based on a 15 per cent rise in revenue this year, as N+1 Singer predicts, pre-tax profits are set to rise by 20 per cent to £4.3m to produce EPS of 1.4p. This assumes player growth of 15 per cent which, from my lens, looks conservative. The respective figures for 2014 are revenues of £33.6m, pre-tax profits of £5.4m and EPS of 1.8p. So, on that basis, the shares, trading on a spread of 12.25p to 12.5p, are rated on only nine times current year earnings estimates, falling to 7 times 2014 forecasts. Moreover, having paid a maiden dividend of 0.15p a share at the time of the half-year results in September, analysts expect a final dividend of 0.25p a share to be declared by the board when Netplay announces its full-year results in April. If they are right, then the prospective yield is 3.2 per cent.

If that isn't enticing enough, it's also worth pointing out that Netplay is a highly cash-generative business with a strong balance sheet. At the end of June, for example, the company was sitting on net cash of £10.5m and this is expected to have subsequently swelled to around £11.7m - the equivalent of 4p a share or a third of the current share price. In other words, strip out low-yielding cash and the shares, at 12p, are trading on a miserly 6 times 2013 earnings estimates. But it gets better because assuming Netplay hits those 2013 estimates, the year-end cash pile will swell even further to £15.1m, or 5.3p a share. To put that into perspective, unless the share price starts making progress, by the end of this year Netplay will be trading on only 5 times 2013 earnings net of cash. And by the end of 2014, when the cash pile is forecast to increase to £19.1m, worth 6.6p a share, net of cash, the forward PE ratio drops to three.

At that level Netplay's shares are deep into bargain basement territory and, in my view, offer a tantalising 44 per cent upside on a six-month basis to my 18p conservative target price. For good measure the share price is on the verge of major break-out. Strong buy.

Been in these for 2yrs at 40p haven't done me no good so far.,.

A good gain today.

''Been in these for 2yrs at 40p haven't done me no good so far.'',. wow Bb you purchased right at the top, as they have only ever hit 46p odd.

IC - Have these set to hit the jackpot, with a 44% upside, at the time this weeks IC was published.

tell me about it dc, one of my many mistakes lol.,.

we all have them, if you still have them lets hope this gets there for you.

Up 8% today

Up just under 4%

Netplay: Merchant Securities initiates with a target price of 20p and a buy recommendation.

Notice of Results
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On behalf of:
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For immediate release






NetPlay TV plc

Notice of results


NetPlay TV plc (AIM: NPT), the interactive gaming company, will announce its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2012 on 9 April 2013.



An analyst briefing will be held on the day at 0930hrs at Redleaf Polhill's offices, First Floor

No. 4 London Wall, Moorgate, London, EC2M 5NT. For more information or to register to attend, please contact Jenny Bahr at Redleaf Polhill on 020 7566 6767 or jba@redleafpolhill.com.

Dipped my toe into these today , looking for 25% before next results.

DYOR blah blah blah.

NetPlay TV PLC (NPT:LSE) set a new 52-week high during today's trading session when it reached 18.10. Over this period, the share price is up 79.22%.

Choo choo , pound by xmas

:-)

Choo, choo :-))

I love nice quiet threads like this dreamcatcher , we can sell to the masses when they all pile in :-)

Regards

Nice day dreamcatcher , anything planned for the weekend ?

New ITV Three-Year Broadcast Agreement
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New ITV Three-Year Broadcast Agreement



NetPlayTV PLC (AIM: NPT) (The "Company"), the interactive gaming company, is pleased to announce that the Company has signed a new three year broadcast agreement with ITV.



The agreement will see NetPlay increase its live broadcast on ITV to six nights a week from Monday to Saturday and provide the Company with access to ITV's online inventory. The broadened relationship compliments our approach of targeting new customers via Mobile, TV and Online.



Charles Butler, CEO of NetPlayTV, said:

"I am delighted to announce our new three year deal with ITV. We have been working with ITV since 2010 and this new agreement will significantly increase our customer reach. It is testament to the success of the format to date and will reinforce our proven strategy of using TV to target new customers. We look forward to working with ITV and further building on the significant success that has been achieved to date."



William van Rest, Director of Commerce and Ventures at ITV, said:

"We are pleased to continue and extend our relationship with NetPlayTV and their Jackpot 247 service. This new deal sees the partnership, which started in 2010, extend through to 2016."

glad I topped up here:-

NetPlay TV plc

New ITV Three-Year Broadcast Agreement



NetPlayTV PLC (AIM: NPT) (The "Company"), the interactive gaming company, is pleased to announce that the Company has signed a new three year broadcast agreement with ITV.



The agreement will see NetPlay increase its live broadcast on ITV to six nights a week from Monday to Saturday and provide the Company with access to ITV's online inventory. The broadened relationship compliments our approach of targeting new customers via Mobile, TV and Online.



Charles Butler, CEO of NetPlayTV, said:

"I am delighted to announce our new three year deal with ITV. We have been working with ITV since 2010 and this new agreement will significantly increase our customer reach. It is testament to the success of the format to date and will reinforce our proven strategy of using TV to target new customers. We look forward to working with ITV and further building on the significant success that has been achieved to date."



William van Rest, Director of Commerce and Ventures at ITV, said:

"We are pleased to continue and extend our relationship with NetPlayTV and their Jackpot 247 service. This new deal sees the partnership, which started in 2010, extend through to 2016."

snap DC.,.

lol. Choo, choo.

Listen to Netplay TV talking about the ITV Three-Year Broadcast Agreement.

Click here to listen

Netplay TV shares surge on ITV deal
Fri 15 Mar 2012


LONDON (SHARECAST) - NetPlay TV shares climbed Friday after the interactive gaming company announced a three-year broadcast agreement with ITV.

The deal will see NetPlay increase its live broadcast on the television channel to six nights a week from Monday to Saturday.

NetPlay will also gain access to ITV's online inventory, helping the company target new customers.

Chief Executive Officer of NetPlay Charles Butler said: "We have been working with ITV since 2010 and this new agreement will significantly increase our customer reach. It is testament to the success of the format to date and will reinforce our proven strategy of using TV to target new customers. We look forward to working with ITV and further building on the significant success that has been achieved to date."

RD

I wouldn't call it a surge......expected more.,.

Steady as we go choo choo , its a marathon not a sprint.

Don't want to attract the wrong types now do we !

sorry, i'll go quietly.,.

Whos turned the lights out. lol .

A buy in this weeks SM - The market has failed to recognise the significance of interactive gambling provider Netplay TV's signature of a new three year broadcasting deal with ITV . Full year results due next month 9 Apr should provide a welcome reminder of the £53m cap's substantial cash generation capabilities and the new ITV deal only serves to strengthen its growth oppportunities.
Having previously broadcast its roulette game nightly between Monday and Thursday, NetPlay will add shows on Friday and Saturdays following a trial in late 2012. 'The key differentiator for us is that the audience numbers (across ITV) are significantly higher on Fridays and Saturdays', says chief executive Charles Butler.

Final results Tuesday 9 April

I'm in as of today...GLA

Good luck skyhigh,


Trading Update

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Date:

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NetPlayTV plc

Trading Update



· Strong Q1 performance

· 42% year on year increase in new depositing casino players to 17,712 (Q1 2012: 12,436) and 27% increase on Q4 2012.

· Mobile and tablets accounted for 34% of all new depositing players and 30% of total net revenue, up from 9% in Q1 2012.

· 39% year on year increase in active depositing casino players to 30,360 (Q1 2012: 21,869) and 20% increase on Q4 2012.

NetPlay TV plc (AIM: NPT), the interactive gaming company, is pleased to announce a particularly strong start to 2013. As previously advised, Q4 and Q1 are typically the Group's strongest quarters, with Q2 tending to be less seasonally weighted. Importantly the Group's Q1 KPIs are significantly ahead of the same period in 2012 and the prior quarter. The growth in new depositing and total depositing customers year on year has resulted in a 39% increase in total net revenue versus Q1 2012 following increased investment in marketing.

Mobile and tablet have been star performers in the quarter and now make a significant contribution to the Group's overall net revenue increasing 364% on the same period in 2012 and 98% quarter on quarter.

The Group continues to diversify its marketing, During Q1, the Group has invested more heavily in pure online marketing to complement the existing TV advertising spend. Early indications are that this investment is yielding positive results.

The Directors are pleased with this continued strong performance and are confident of meeting full year market expectations.

Preliminary Results

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NetPlayTV plc

Preliminary Results



NetPlayTV plc (AIM: NPT) (the "Company"), the interactive gaming company, is pleased to announce its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2012. The full annual report and financial statements are available on the website www.NetPlayTV.plc.uk.



Financial Highlights

§ 27.5% increase in net revenue to £21.8m (2011 recategorised: £17.1m)

§ 30.5% increase in EBITDA[*] to £4.3m (2011: £3.3m)

§ 470% increase in statutory profit before tax to £3.1m (2011: £0.6m)

§ Cash balance up 55% to £12.3m (2011: £7.9m)

§ Cash generated from operations up 73% to £4.3m (2011: £2.5m)

§ Final dividend proposed of 0.225 pence per share (2011: nil) bringing the full year dividend to 0.375 pence per share (2011: nil)



Operational Highlights

§ Increased investment in pure online and mobile marketing which together with TV marketing resulted in an increase in new depositing customers of 61.5%

§ All live TV roulette games now available across iPhone, iPad and Android applications

§ Strengthened relationships with ITV and Channel 5, plus extended agreement with ITV



Post Period Highlights

§ New ITV three-year broadcast agreement: now six nights with access to the ITV.com website to further enhance customer reach

§ Current trading strong with Q1 2013 new depositing customers increasing by 42.4% over the same period in 2012 and net revenue up by 38.9%.





Commenting on the results, Charles Butler, NetPlayTV's Chief Executive said:



"This has been an exceptional year both financially and operationally for the Group. With key performance indicators and our broadcast relationships going from strength to strength, we are particularly pleased with the progress that has been made in line with our stated growth strategy.



"The significant investment the Group continues to make in marketing has had a significant impact over the year and this enhances our ability to drive further growth in our core UK market, whilst the viable overseas markets and the commercial opportunities they offer will be appraised as regulation starts to take shape.



"We enter 2013 with confidence as the Group's strategy continues to bear fruit. Building upon the strong start to the year, we look forward to continuing to drive growth and shareholder value."

Netplay: Sanlam Securities shifts target price from 20p to 22p and retains a buy recommendation

As of Apr 05, 2013, the consensus forecast amongst 2 polled investment analysts covering Netplay TV Plc advises investors to purchase equity in the company. This has been the consensus forecast since the sentiment of investment analysts improved on Aug 01, 2011. The previous consensus forecast advised investors to hold their position in Netplay TV Plc.

A buy in this weeks IC - Netplay tv hits the jackpot.

Netplay is growing fast and its strategy of using television to recruit players for its online and mobile channels is bearing fruit.The company is paying a dividend now,too.
A cash adjusted forward PE of under10 remains undemanding given the growth profile.

NetPlay TV plc (AIM: NPT), the interactive gaming company, is pleased to announce the Annual Report and Financial Statements 2012

http://www.netplaytv.plc.uk/netplaytv/uploads/reports/Netplay_AR2012.pdf

Looks like we could be on the move again.

Yes Dil , in last weeks IC they forecast an sp of around 21p before the AGM / EGM
28 May 13 NetPlay TV PLC [NPT].

In IC today - The company now is in a strong earnings upgrade cycle, and one that still has some way to run. The company is being valued on 10x historic earnings net of cash, a rating that seriously under values the business giving the momentum being seen. The drift in the share price since the last trading update has set up yet another buying opportunity ahead of what is likely to be an upbeat second-quarter trading statement at NetPlay's annual meeting on Tuesday 28 May

Best thing is it's not one of those shares that have hit the masses radar.

Train leaving station ?

AGM Statement

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Date:

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NetPlayTV plc

NetPlayTV plc (AIM: NPT), the interactive gaming company, will hold its Annual General Meeting ('AGM') at 10:30am today. At the meeting, the Chairman will issue the following update up to and including 23 May 2013:



"Following NetPlayTV's record results for the financial year ended 31 December 2012 and strong Q1 trading update, the Company is pleased to announce that Q2 average daily net revenues continue to grow compared with the same period last year.



The Board is pleased to have recommended a maiden final dividend of 0.225p per share which will be submitted for formal approval at the AGM today, which demonstrates our commitment to driving shareholder value."



NetPlayTV expects to announce its Q2 KPIs on 9 July 2013.

Sponsorship of Big Brother 2013

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Netplay TV PLC

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On behalf of:

NetPlay TV plc ('the Company', 'the Group' or 'NetPlay')

For immediate release

NetPlay TV plc

Sponsorship of Big Brother 2013


NetPlay TV plc (AIM: NPT), the interactive gaming company, is pleased to announce that its brand, SuperCasino.com is the headline sponsor of Big Brother 2013, which launched on Channel 5 last night.



The show will be aired every night for 11 weeks and SuperCasino.com branded bumpers will be shown from 9pm onwards on all coverage including all Big Brother and the Big Brother support programming, online and video on demand.



Charles Butler, CEO of NetPlayTV, said:

"Television airtime continues to be a very effective new customer recruitment tool for NetPlayTV and therefore we have sought to increase this exposure though the sponsorship of Big Brother 2013. We believe that this high profile sponsorship will allow SuperCasino.com significantly increased brand awareness and new customer reach."

Holding(s) in Company

http://www.moneyam.com/action/news/showArticle?id=4616984

In Shares this week - As the market finally starts to cotton on to its growth potential.
Stockbroker Daniel Stewart forecasts pre-tax profit to rise from £3.5m in 2012 to £4.7m this year , and hit £5.4m in 2014. NetPlay TV offers further upside potential.

Trading Update

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NetPlay TV plc

Trading Update

· Significant investment in marketing yielding strong KPIs

· Q2 KPIs significantly increased on a year on year basis:

o 19% increase in new depositing casino players to 14,906 (Q2 2012: 12,515)

o 25% increase in quarterly active depositing casino players to 28,261 (Q2 2012: 22,647)

o 34% increase in total net revenue to £7.1m (Q2 2012: £5.3m)



NetPlay TV plc (AIM:NPT) the interactive gaming company, is pleased to announce its Q2 KPI's.

The Company has continued to increase investment in pure online marketing in addition to its core TV marketing. This strategy has delivered robust quarterly and half yearly year-on-year core KPIs. The Company reports a cumulative 31% increase in half-yearly new depositing casino players to 32,618 (H1 2012: 24,948) and cumulative half year-on-year net revenue growth of 36%.

Following an exceptionally strong Q1, and as seasonally expected, new depositing casino players decreased 16% against Q1 2013, active depositing casino players decreased 7% however total net revenue increased by 1% on Q1 2013.

The Directors are pleased with this continued strong performance and are confident of meeting full year market expectations. The Company expects to issue its Interim results on 10 September 2013.

What are the expectations they expect to meet ?

Not at you Dil, but at the share price.

hopefully it'll change soon! ..hoping for a 50% gain in the coming month or so (imo)

16 Aug Sanlam... 22.00 Buy

Some movement today.


Sponsorship of Celebrity Big Brother 2013

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NetPlay TV plc

Sponsorship of Celebrity Big Brother 2013



NetPlay TV plc (AIM: NPT), the interactive gaming company, is pleased to announce its brand SuperCasino.com is the headline sponsor of Celebrity Big Brother 2013, due to air 22 August 2013 to 13 September 2013.



This sponsorship represents the Group's second major sponsorship deal, following on from the successful sponsorship of Big Brother 2013.



SuperCasino.com branded bumpers will be shown from 9pm onwards on all coverage including all Celebrity Big Brother and the Celebrity Big Brother support programming, online and video on demand.



Charles Butler, CEO of NetPlayTV, said:



"The sponsorship deal with Big Brother is already showing positive results, and illustrates the fact that TV airtime, a key element of our marketing strategy of targeting new customers, remains highly effective.



We are confident that the sponsorship of Celebrity Big Brother will continue to accelerate our customer reach and brand awareness."

That's put me off NPT completely!

Not a fan of big brother either. lol

I was going to nominate you and cynic as two of the next shows contestants. :-))

closed up 11%

A buy from Shares today - Mobile gambling boom ignites NetPlay.

Half year results on 10 Sept where the gambling provider is expected to flag the benefits of sustained investment in marketing and mobile/tablet devices.
These two areas are key to driving both customer volumes and average spend per person. The business is cash generative and this funds a small but welcome dividend, which equates to a prospective 2.4% yield. This is unlikely to grow significantly in the near term as spare cash is likely to be invested in overseas expansion.
While Netplay's dividend yield lacks the punch of quoted rivals GVC (GVC:AIM) and 32Red (TTR:AIM), we believe it has a solid business and one replicable in new geographic territories.

A quote from Simon T of IC today - So ahead of what is set to be a bumper set of half-year results on 10 September, and in most likelihood one accompanied by an upbeat trading update that could lead to further earnings upgrades, I continue to rate NetPlay shares a trading buy on a bid-offer spread of 17.5p to 18.25p. It's worth noting that Daniel Stewart has a price target of 25p, Sanlam has a target of 22p and N+1 Singer has an intrinsic value of between 20p and 21.4p on the shares. These are not unrealistic target prices. I maintain a conservative target price of 21p, but I would not be surprised at all to see this smashed if the interim results are as good as I expect them to be. Trading buy.

Abit of action at last!..will hang on for a while..could be interesting

Sponsorship of big brother going well, only seen the advert 5 times in half hour. lol.

Good set of results and a decent foward looking statement and 26p here we come.

A buy in this weeks Shares mag - for earnings growth momentum and likely overseas expansion.

Interims Tues 10 Sept

Interim Results

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NetPlay TV plc

Interim Results



NetPlay TV plc (AIM: NPT), the interactive gaming company, announces its interim results for the six months ending 30 June 2013.



Highlights

§ 36% increase in net revenue increased £14.2m (H1 2012: £10.4m)

§ 17% increase in EBITDA[*] to £2.7m (H1 2012: £2.3m)

§ Strong cash generation, cash and cash equivalents increasing by £2.6m to £14.9m from £12.3m (H1 2012: £2.6m increase to £10.5m from £7.9m)

§ 47% increase in profit before tax to £2.3m (H1 2012: £1.6m)

§ Interim dividend increased by 20% to 0.18p per share (H1 2012: 0.15p)

§ ITV1 broadcast agreement renewed in April



Casino Key Performance indicators

§ 31% increase in new depositing players to 32,618 (H1 2012: 24,951)

§ 32% increase in average quarterly active depositing players to 29,311 (H1 2012: 22,258)

§ Mobile and tablet now accounting for 28% of total net revenue and 34% of new depositing players (H1 2012: 10% of total net revenue and 18% of new depositing players)

§ New online marketing strategy delivering positive results



Post Period Highlights

§ Continued strong trading in Q3 with average daily net revenue up 17%[†] on the same period last year

§ Full year results expected to be in-line with current market expectations





Commenting on the results and the trading update, Charles Butler, NetPlay TV said:



"I am pleased to announce that following such a strong 2012, the Company's growth trajectory has continued with significant increases in all of the Group's KPIs.



Our investment in mobile and tablet continues to deliver positive results, and accounted for 28% of net revenue during the period. In addition, our accelerated investment in pure online marketing is continuing to have a positive impact. This complements our existing TV marketing and represents the Group's broadened marketing strategy, which underpins both our current and future growth.



The Company continues to perform strongly, and looks forward to exploring further growth opportunities this year and beyond."





[*] EBITDA is a non-GAAP, company specific measure and excludes share based payment charges. Where not explicitly mentioned, EBITDA refers to EBITDA from continuing operations.

[†] as at 8 September 2013

Shares today - NetPlay’s tactical moves


The threat of higher taxes for UK companies with offshore internet operations means that NetPlay TV (NPT:AIM) needs to accelerate plans to expand overseas. While it only gives a passing reference to geographic expansion in today’s half-year results – decent numbers send the stock up 1.3% to 19p – we can reveal the cards that the company has up its sleeve.

As we discussed in a recent gambling sector report, likely tax changes will force companies like NetPlay to either cut costs or increase the percentage of revenue they derive from non UK-based customers. Chief executive officer Charles Butler tells Shares that plans are being constructed to address both issues.

Firstly, NetPlay reckons it can consolidate some operations. At the moment, its TV broadcasts are filmed from two locations: London and Guernsey. As we discussed in this article, revenue share agreements from affiliates will be restructured so the partners take their share of any tax hit. Furthermore, NetPlay’s agreement with broadcasters is based on revenue share, with a minimum guarantee. Butler implies there’s an offset clause which can apply to any tax hike.

As for overseas ventures, it remains in talks with an undisclosed party in Italy. The market’s slowed down of late, so NetPlay is still deciding if it wants to proceed with said company. What could be more promising is a move into the Netherlands. The market is set to be regulated from January 2015, so NetPlay is now looking to see if it can run some test promotions beforehand. Over the next 12 months it expects to have some low-key marketing tests.

The company is also debating a move into grey markets that could become regulated in the near future. Any move would be via pure online gaming, whereas expansion into a regulated market would continue the TV broadcast model (and online) that powers the UK operations.

Butler doesn’t believe NetPlay would lose its unique selling point by not having broadcast operations in a ‘grey’ market. He says there would still be interaction as the live dealer would be broadcast via the web. While Playtech (PTEC) already provides such a service to many other online gambling operators, NetPlay still believes its offering is different.

Half-year results, published today, show the company to be in great shape. Pre-tax profit is up 47% to £2.3 million, the dividend’s gone up 20% to 0.18p and cash generation continues to be very strong. The start of the second-half period saw a blip in July but has bounced back in August.

The company’s TV sponsorship of Big Brother looks to be paying off. Butler says NetPlay normally advertises on TV from 10pm to 11pm onwards, ahead of its gambling broadcast from midnight. The Big Brother sponsorship means its brand was exposed to the public from 9pm onwards. ‘While it is difficult to exactly monitor the number of new customers being driven to us via the sponsorship, there’s certainly been an uplift in customers between 9pm and midnight when Big Brother is shown.’ He adds: ‘I would certainly do the sponsorship again.’

A bit disappointing the results did not take this to the low 20's. A buy in this weeks IC - Still value, strip out net cash and the forward PE Ratio is only seven for 2014, which is far too low for a company that is clearly going for growth.

4.75 million acquisition


http://www.moneyam.com/action/news/showArticle?id=4669024

Wish they would dump Playtech , and they will in time cos they are absolutely useless imo.

Holding(s) in Company - HSBC Global Custody Nominees Ltd above 3%

http://www.moneyam.com/action/news/showArticle?id=4680631

Trading Update

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NetPlay TV plc

Trading Update

NetPlayTV plc (AIM:NPT), the interactive gaming company, is pleased to announce its Q3 KPIs.

· Strong Q3 performance

· Mobile and tablet contribution increased 171% on prior year accounting for 40% of all new depositing casino players and 32% of total net revenue, up from 14% in Q3 2012.

· 30% increase in new depositing casino players to 15,566 (Q3 2012: 11,978) and 4% increase on Q2 2013

· 29% increase in quarterly active depositing casino players to 28,890 (Q3 2012: 22,417) and 2% increase on Q2 2013

· 19% increase in total net revenue to £6.5m (Q3 2012: £5.4m) and 9% decrease on Q2 2013



Average daily net revenue was up 19% on the same period last year despite the exceptionally hot weather which led to a reduction in the total number of players during the month of July.



Mobile and tablet performed very well in the quarter and continue to make a significant contribution to the Group's overall net revenue, increasing 171% on the same period in the prior year and 6% quarter on quarter.

During the period the Group's brand SuperCasino.com embarked on a major sponsorship deal by undertaking the sponsorship of Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother. This initiative proved very successful and contributed to new depositing players increasing by 30% on the same period last year.



The Directors are pleased with the company's continued strong performance and are confident of meeting full year market expectations.

Still very undervalued imo , plenty of upside and happy to hold.

Rated a strong buy from Simon T today of IC, upgraded his target to 24p.

Simon T - It's worth noting that Daniel Stewart has a price target of 25p, Sanlam has a target of 22p and N+1 Singer has a valuation range between 22.5p to 26p on the shares based on this year's earnings estimates, rising to a range 27p to 31p next year

I'm staying in for the long term

25 Oct Sanlam... 22.00 Buy

Some bloody rampers on here .... ChooChoo , geez says it all !!!

:-)

... 30p by xmas or I'm not English :-)

Being serious the good thing is dream it's just me and you at the moment. If they keep hitting forecasts then the re-rating is just a matter of time.

No doubt your mate halifax knows better ... I base all my buy and sell decisions on his take of things honest ... I do hope he thinks these are crap :-)

Good luck dream.

Cheers Dil.

Dil your wasted you should have been a comedian. lol Who said he is. :-))

Simon T of IC has a 24p price target.

Acquisition of Vernons.com

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RNS Number : 8169R

Netplay TV PLC

31 October 2013







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31 October 2013


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Acquisition of Vernons.com

· Strategic acquisition enhancing NetPlay's scale and product offering

· Significant synergy opportunities will allow quick and efficient integration

· Includes Vernons.com registered user base of 367,000

· Expected to be earnings enhancing within first year

· Cash consideration of £3m funded through NetPlay's existing cash resources



NetPlayTV, the interactive gaming group, is pleased to announce that it has purchased Vernons.com, the e-gaming division of Sportech plc, from Sportech (Alderney) Limited ("Sportech")

Vernons.com operates an online casino, bingo, poker and sports book ("Vernons"). The acquisition includes the brand, customer database and various other gaming assets. The purchase, through the Group's subsidiary NetPlayTV Group Limited in Alderney, is for a total consideration of £3 million, which will be satisfied in cash from NetPlay's cash resources. In addition, Sportech have agreed to contribute £0.1m towards NetPlay's restructuring and integration costs which will be settled in full, in cash, on completion.

The significant synergy opportunities will ensure efficient integration and immediate profitability. Vernons draws the majority of its revenue from online casino, operates on the same software platform as NetPlay, and both parties have operations in Guernsey.

The acquisition provides the Group with further product differentiation, and it will cross market its existing live roulette TV product by offering it to Vernons' customer database post integration. In addition, the Group has signed a memorandum of understanding which will enable it to offer Sportech's football pools to NetPlay's customer base.

Vernons achieved an operating profit in the 12 months ended 31 December 2012 of £1.1 million on total revenue of £4.8 million. In the six months ended 30 June 2013, Vernons made an operating loss of £0.7m on total revenue of £2.8m. The acquisition is deemed a substantial transaction under the AIM rules for companies.



Commenting on the acquisition, Charles Butler, NetPlay said:

"I am very pleased to announce the acquisition of the well-known Vernons.com brand and its customer base. The acquisition, which will be immediately earnings enhancing, fits very well with the Group's core business, adds scale and customer reach, and will be integrated quickly and efficiently to realise the excellent operational synergies.

"This represents the acceleration of our strategy to grow through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. We look forward to investing further in our proven marketing strategy for Vernons.com alongside our existing brands and continuing to drive value for shareholders."

NetPlay: Daniel Stewart shifts target price from 25p to 27p and keeps a buy recommendation.

Should be earnings enhancing and perhaps we can see some movement in this share.
It is one of Simon Thompson's picks from Investors C.

Thanks David, closed up 8.55 %

Simon T today from IC - I have no hesitation in upgrading my fair value target price again from 24p to 28p and would use the current share price break-out above 20p as a major buy signal.

Wooo hooo dreamy baby .... every Tom , Dick and skinny be piling in soon :-)

Lol Dil.

:-))

Final results Tues 8 Apr

Final Results for year ended 31 December 2013

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NetPlayTV plc

Final Results for year ended 31 December 2013

NetPlayTV plc (AIM: NPT), the interactive gaming company, is pleased to announce its final results for the year ended 31 December 2013. The full annual report and financial statements are available on the website www.NetPlayTVplc.com



2013 Financial Highlights



· 31% increase in net revenue to £28.5m (2012: £21.8m)

· 21% increase in EBITDA1to £5.2m (2012: £4.3m)

· 32% increase in adjusted earnings per share2 to 1.68 pence per share (2012: 1.27 pence per share)

· 15% increase in profit for the year and total comprehensive income to £4.1m (2012: 3.6m)

· Cash and cash equivalents increase by 13% from £12.3m to £13.9m

· 42% increase in final dividend proposed to 0.32 pence per share (2012: 0.225 pence per share) resulting in a total dividend of 0.50 pence per share (2012: 0.375 pence per share).

2013 Operational Highlights

· New three year ITV agreement signed in April 2013, extending the number of nights of Jackpot247 from four to six per week

· SuperCasino.com was the headline sponsor of Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother

· Acquisition of Vernons.com, the e-gaming business, delivering diversification through online casino, bingo, and sportsbook

· Significant investment in pure online digital marketing

· Management structure strengthened for next phase of growth

Commenting on the results, Charles Butler, NetPlay TV's Chief Executive said:

"This has been a great year for NetPlayTV, delivering our third consecutive year of net revenue growth in excess of 20% and increasing EBITDA by 21% to a record £5.2m. We have continued to be highly cash generative during the year and are pleased to announce a 42% increase in the final dividend to 0.32 pence per ordinary share.

The Group continues its significant investment in marketing and product development which has resulted in an impressive 25% increase in new depositing players. The acquisition of the Vernons.com e-gaming business towards the end of the year presents new growth opportunities with the addition of sportsbetting and bingo to the existing core casino offering. This acquisition highlights our strategy for growth both organically and via strategic acquisitions.

The Group is well positioned in its current markets, and looks forward to building upon the success of 2013."

Interim Results & Directorate Changes

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Interim Results & Directorate Changes



NetPlay TV plc (AIM: NPT), the interactive gaming company, announces its interim results for the six months ending 30 June 2014:



Key Performance indicators

§ 24% increase in new depositing players to 40,585 (H1 2013: 32,618)

§ 29% increase in active depositing players to 62,356 (H1 2013: 48,218)

§ Mobile and tablet now accounting for 36% of total net revenue and 39% of new depositing players (H1 2013: 28% of total net revenue and 34% of new depositing players)



Financial Performance

§ Net revenue of£14.5m (H1 2013: £14.2m)

§ EBITDA[*] of £2.2m (H1 2013: £2.7m)

§ Adjusted earnings per share of 0.70 pence per share (H1 2013: 0.87 pence per share)

§ Cash and cash equivalents, increase by £0.4m to £14.3m from £13.9m(H1 2013: £14.9m)

§ Cash conversion ratio[†] remained strong at 84%

§ Profit before tax of £1.2m (H1 2013: £2.4m)

§ 22% increase in interim dividend to 0.22pence per share (H1 2013: 0.18 pence per share)



Post Period events

§ Charles Butler appointed Non-executive Chairman following Clive Jones' retirement from the Board

§ Bjarke Larsen, Commercial Director, appointed Interim CEO

§ Q3 average daily net revenue up 6%[‡] on the same period last year

§ Full year results expected to be in-line with current market expectations





Commenting on the results and the trading update, Charles Butler, NetPlay TV said:

"The period has been one of adjustment for the sector as a whole and notwithstanding this, we are pleased to be reporting increased levels of both new depositing players and active depositing players, an illustration of the success of our marketing strategy. In addition, we are pleased to announce that due to the continued strong cash position of the Group, the Board is increasing the interim dividend payable to 0.22 pence per share. We have worked hard during the period in preparing the business for the six months ahead, ensuring it is well positioned post the impending legislative changes.



"I would like to take this opportunity to thank Clive Jones for his significant contribution to the Company and welcome Bjarke as Interim CEO. Bjarke's knowledge of both the Company and the wider industry puts him well placed, with the rest of the Board, to drive the business forward."

Director Dealing

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NetPlayTV plc



Director Dealing



The Company was informed that Andrew Lapping, a non-executive Director of the Company, bought 250,000 ordinary shares of 1p each at 8 pence per share on 10 October 2014.



Mr Lapping now directly holds 1,078,898 ordinary shares and 646,237 ordinary shares in his SIPP. The Hamilton Portfolio Limited and Northern Edge Limited, both companies of which Mr Lapping is a director, have interests in 997,026 and 421,523 ordinary shares in the Company respectively. Mr Lapping therefore has an aggregate beneficial interest of 3,143,684 ordinary shares representing 1.06% of the issued share capital and Total Voting Rights of the Company. Mr Lapping also has 500,000 vested

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NetPlay TV has announced that it has signed a new agreement with Channel 5, which extends the current relationship until 2018.

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Shares in another constituent of my 2015 Bargain share portfolio, Aim-traded online gaming company Netplay TV

(NPT:9.5p) has seen director share buying, too.

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NetPlay TV has acquired Otherside Inc, an online marketing, product development and technology company, for a total consideration of £3.2m.

This represents an interesting development and use of its material cash resources; could it also herald the start of change of direction?

Read our latest free research note at http://tinyurl.com/pjkv5kp

Shares - Could be inline for a re-rating once the benefits from its acquisition of Otherside, a digital marketing business, start to feed through.

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Interim Results
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Netplay TV PLC
15 September 2015



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15 September 2015

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NetPlay TV plc



Interim Results



NetPlay TV plc (AIM: NPT), the interactive gaming company, announces its interim results for the six months ending 30 June 2015*:



Key Performance Indicators

§ 21% increase in new depositing players to 42,305 (H2 2014: 35,102; H1 2014: 40,585)

§ 13% increase in active depositing players to 63,411 (H2 2014: 56,079; H1 2014: 62,356)

§ Net revenue of £12.7m (H2 2014: £12.9m; H1 2014: £14.5m)



Operational Highlights

§ New three year partnership agreement signed with Channel 5/Viacom†

§ Succesful implementation of revised marketing strategy

§ Key KPIs remain strong

§ Launched fully responsive SuperCasino site ensuring a consistent user experience across all devices

§ Increased average revenue per active depositing players across the casino-only brands of £273 (H2 2014: £270; H1 2014: £265)



Financial Highlights

§ Adjusted EBITDA‡ increased to £1.3m versus prior periods on a like-for-like basis (LFL)§ (H2 LFL 2014: £0.1m; H1 LFL 2014: £0.6m)

§ Betting and gaming duties expense of £1.9m (H2 2014: £0.4m; H1 2014: £0.1m) following the introduction of the UK Point of Consumption (POC) duty

§ Marketing expenditure reduced by 24% to £4.5m (H2 2014: £5.9m; H1 2014: £7.1m) as a result of more efficient expenditure

§ Adjusted profit before tax** of £1.1m (H2 2014: £1.2m; H1 2014: £2.1m) and reported profit before tax of £0.2m (H2 2014: loss of £1.1m; H1 2014: profit of £1.2m)

§ Adjusted earnings per share** of 0.37 pence per share (H2 2014: 0.40 pence per share; H1 2014: 0.70 pence per share)

§ Cash and cash equivalents, increase to £15.8m (H2 2014: £14.2m; H1 2014: £14.3m) with net cash generated from online gaming operations†† of £1.0m (H2 2014: £1.1m; H1 2014: £1.9m)

§ Interim dividend maintained at 0.22 pence per share, ex-dividend date Thursday 1 October 2015



Post Period Events

§ Completion of acquisition of Otherside Inc., an specialist online digital marketing, product development and technology company, for a total consideration of £3.2m‡‡

§ Launch of mobile sportsbook product on Vernons.com which is already taking in excess of 50% of all sportbook bets



Commenting on the results and the trading update, Bjarke Larsen, CEO of NetPlay TV said:



"We are very pleased to report our decisive action at the end of 2014 has delivered such a positive outcome with all of our KPIs holding strong. In a post POC market, our strategy to focus on TV-led customer acquisition, supported by digital marketing, has proved successful.



"We're excited about the opportunities that the acquisition of Otherside Inc. brings to the Group initially providing a profitable revenue stream whilst adding to our capability in driving traffic to NetPlay's brands once the integration is complete. This alongside the Group's solid marketing performance and opportunistic acquisition strategy supported by a robust cash position gives us confidence for the year ahead and beyond."