accesso has been providing cutting edge queuing and ticketing technology solutions to major theme parks and attractions for over a decade. Our powerful and innovative solutions deliver breakthrough revenue generating technology for our clients around the world.

accesso technology group plc accesso products and services currently support some of the top attractions in the world including a wide variety of paid admission operations ranging from theme parks, water parks and zoos to cultural attractions and sporting events.

Our innovative approach to driving revenue are key differentiators of our proprietary and patented technology. We help our clients achieve their goals through our unsurpassed service, rapid release software deployment and commitment to innovation. Everything we do helps our clients focus on what they do best, providing outstanding experiences for guests while we provide technology that readily supports our clients’ efforts to drive revenue. We have focused intensely on fine tuning our process to ensure success for our clients and, in turn, our company.


http://accesso.com/

Shares - Theme park queuing and ticketing platform provider Accesso Technology {ACSO:AIM) is odds on to beat revenue forecasts this year after a swathe of new contracts were signed off. This has sparked analysts to speculate that their own income estimates for the year to 31 Dec 2015could be light.

New Contract Wins
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accesso® solutions attract 16 new customers



- ShoWare™ and accesso Siriusware™ solutions extend reach in U.S. and Mexico -





accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment and cultural markets, is pleased to report the progress of both the ShoWare™ ticketing platform solutions, and accesso Siriusware™ ticketing solutions, with the addition of 16 new contracts in total.



ShoWare, which was acquired by the Group in November 2014, has redefined how facilities and event planners sell tickets to their patrons, and eight venues across the U.S. and Mexico have all signed new agreements to utilise the ShoWare box office, online and mobile ticketing solutions. Among these eight venues are Vino Venue, Music Zirconia and TribalTix.com, The Tybee Post Theater, LA Waterfront Cruises, Waterfun, Radio Events Group Entertainment and Best Productions.



In addition, eight prominent U.S. venues have recently signed agreements to adopt accesso Siriusware solutions including Brooklyn Museum of Art, The Skydeck, McWane Center Adventures in Science, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, The Asian Art Museum, The Trustees of Reservations, Oakland Museum of California, and Black Ball Ferry Line. These attractions will integrate accesso Siriusware onsite ticketing, online ecommerce and point-of-sale technology into their guest operations.



These wins underline the strategic value of both the ShoWare ticketing solution and the accesso Siriusware offering to the Group, with both helping to extend accesso's ticketing sales opportunity into previously untapped leisure verticals. Notably, they continue to provide the Group with further transaction-based, profitable and repeatable revenue streams.



Commenting, Tom Burnet, Chief Executive Officer of accesso Technology Group plc said:



"These new agreements demonstrate the substantial demand for technology solutions that deliver simple, yet engaging customer experiences and help venues build better connections with consumers around the world. Including these 16 new contract wins, we are proud to have added over 60 new clients in the first half of 2015, helping reinforce our position as one of the highest growth technology vendors in our chosen markets and as one of the largest ticketing businesses globally."

15 Jul Canaccord... 770.00 Buy
6 Jul Numis 730.00 Buy

Trading Update
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Trading Update

- Group to maintain guidance for 2015 -

- 2016 and 2017 forecasts now ahead of market expectations -

accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to the leisure, entertainment and cultural markets, is pleased to provide an update on trading.



Based on excellent momentum across all of its business divisions, the Board of accesso is delighted to reiterate its guidance for 2015. In addition, encouraged by strong trading, and excellent new contract momentum across the business, the Board now expects 2016 to be ahead of current expectations, and 2017 to be materially ahead of current expectations.

30 Jul Numis 910.00 Buy

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Shares - The deal is significant , it will mean Accesso's passport platform will get embedded across Merlin's 100-plus sites. What could be considerable upside in the months and years ahead.

Shares - The deal is significant , it will mean Accesso's passport platform will get embedded across Merlin's 100-plus sites. What could be considerable upside in the months and years ahead.

Dreamworld Gold Coast Contract Extension
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Dreamworld Gold Coast Contract Extension

- 5 year contract extension signed with Australian park for use of accesso LoQueueSM patented virtual queuing solutions -

- Dreamworld was first Australian customer to adopt accesso LoQueue -

accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment and cultural markets, today announces a contract extension with Dreamworld, one of Australia's premier theme parks, to continue providing accesso LoQueue virtual queuing solutions for a further five years.



Known as "Q4U" at Dreamworld, the park will continue to use both the smartphone-powered QsmartSM and the QbotSM virtual queuing device to allow users to wait for their ride without having to stand in a physical line. The time saved can be spent at other attractions, restaurants and bars around the park, driving further incremental revenue for the venue and ensuring a higher quality of experience for its guests.

The expansion of accesso's global footprint and diversifying business portfolio is underpinned by the ongoing strength of the product suite that made its name. In accesso LoQueue, the Group has a suite of patented virtual queuing solutions, positioning accesso at the heart of a venue's operation.

Commenting, Tom Burnet, Chief Executive Officer of accesso Technology Group plc said:



"Dreamworld was the first theme park in Australia to deploy accesso LoQueue solutions and this contract extension is another important vote of confidence in the value and capability of our technology".

accesso schedules interims
StockMarketWire.com
accesso Technology Group will announce its results for the six months ended 30 June on 15 September.

At 1:01pm: (LON:ACSO) Accesso Technology Group share price was 0p at 737.5p


Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

New high today, not affected with the ftse drop in the last few days

Interims Tues 15 Sept

Interim results

Operational Highlights



A period of strong growth delivered by a balanced and established portfolio



o Strong revenue growth to $32.10m from $25.88m, a 24% increase

o Integration of our latest acquisition, ShoWare, well underway and performing strongly

o Over 60 new business wins in North America, South America, Asia and, post-period end, Australasia indicate the continuing expansion of accesso's global footprint

o Post-period end deal with Merlin Entertainments demonstrates the scale and capability of our offer

o Significant investment throughout the period in our development and operational teams in anticipation of future demands on operational capacity from post-period end business wins

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IP Licensing Campaign
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IP Licensing Campaign

- Accesso selects Dominion Harbor for IP Licensing Campaign-



accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment and cultural markets, today announces the appointment of Dominion Harbor Group (DHG) to develop and implement a licencing campaign for an element of the Group's intellectual property portfolio in market verticals not served by the Group.

accesso is committed to maintaining, expanding and monetising its intellectual property, and this agreement is an active step in the pursuit of those aims.

accesso was represented by patent brokerage and advisory firm Adapt IP Ventures during the patent portfolio marketing process.

Commenting, Tom Burnet, Chief Executive Officer of accesso Technology Group plc said:



"We are delighted to be working with Dominion Harbor given its reputation and track-record in helping top-tier technology companies licence their intellectual property. Our extensive portfolio contains more than 40 patents and patents pending, and this agreement provides Accesso with an excellent opportunity to make the most of them."

28 Oct Canaccord... 920.00 Buy

New Contract Expansion
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- Blackpool Pleasure Beach becomes first accesso Siriuswaresm client in Europe -



accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment and cultural markets, today announces the expansion of its relationship with Blackpool Pleasure Beach to include the addition of accesso Siriusware for the 2016 season.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach has been an accesso LoQueuesm customer since 2011, and will now supplement accesso's ride-reservation system with accesso Siriusware, a point-of-sale and guest management solution. This agreement marks an important strengthening of accesso's relationship with a historic UK venue, and an indication of the value currently being derived from cross-selling between accesso's complementary product lines.

This combination follows the announcement of accesso's first same-site integration of ShoWare® and accesso Siriusware in September, and marks the first contract for accesso Siriusware in Europe.



Commenting, Tom Burnet, Chief Executive Officer of accesso Technology Group plc said:



"Blackpool Pleasure Beach is a valued client and continues to demonstrate its deep commitment to its patrons by making important investments in innovation that enhance and streamline their guest journey. This agreement reinforces our strategy of offering a wide range of leading technology solutions to the global attractions market."

Trading Update
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Board expects performance to be comfortably in line with expectations for 2015 and reports a strong start to 2016



The Board of accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment and cultural markets, is pleased to announce that it expects Group performance to be comfortably in line with expectations for the year ended 31 December 2015. This strong performance has been achieved despite significant investment in the business relating to last summer's transformative agreement with Merlin Entertainments Group Ltd.

The Board is also pleased to report a strong start to 2016, where all accesso business lines are reporting good momentum.

The ShoWare® division has made notable early progress, signing 16 new contract wins and extensions; integrating TripAdvisor's Review Express platform service into its platform and gaining a licence from the Nevada Gaming Control Board to process its Live Entertainment Tax (LET).

accesso Siriuswaresm has also started the year well, signing four new contracts including the West Mountain ski resort in New York State and indoor skydiving venue iFLY Brasilia. Finally, accesso LoQueuesm will launch its mobile solution Qsmartsm for the first time in Asia this June at the Movie Animation Park Studios in Malaysia.

accesso LoQueuesm has also reached a further agreement with a North American attraction for the implementation of its queueing solutions in 2017.

Accesso will announce its full year results on 16 March 2016.

4 Feb Numis 985.00 Add

Brilliant chart.

Cheers mitzy.

Six Flags Contract Extension
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Six Flags extends accesso® ticketing and queuing partnership through 2025

- Key contracts with major customer extended until the end of 2025 -

- Long-term extension of relationship highlights value of accesso's innovative product offerings -



accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment and cultural markets, today announces an extension to its existing ticketing and queuing agreements with Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world's largest regional theme park company, to continue providing its solutions to Six Flags' 18 parks across North America until the end of 2025 ("the Agreements").

The extension of the partnership means Six Flags will continue to utilise both the accesso LoQueueSM virtual queuing solution, sold as "THE FLASH Pass" in Six Flags parks, and the accesso Passport® ticketing suite to power its ecommerce experience. The accesso LoQueue virtual queuing solution allows guests to get more out of their visit to the park by using virtual queuing technology to minimise their ride wait time. The accesso Passport eCommerce ticketing solution provides a secure, comprehensive and intuitive shopping experience for tickets, passes and other park offerings on the guest's desktop, tablet and mobile devices.

The simultaneous extension of both Agreements underscores the quality of the group's customer relationship and the value accesso's technology delivers to one of the world's largest theme park operators. Under the terms of the Agreements, accesso expects to generate transactional and repeatable revenue until the end of 2025, notwithstanding Six Flags' one off termination right at the end of 2022.

Commenting, Tom Burnet, Chief Executive Officer of accesso Technology Group plc said:



"This extension follows over a decade of successful partnership with Six Flags and is a reflection of the quality of our solutions and their ability to drive results for our clients and improve experiences for their guests. We are thrilled to extend this important relationship through 2025, and look forward to continuing to offer Six Flags our world class ticketing and queuing technology."

Commenting, Michael Israel, Senior Vice President and CIO of Six Flags said:



"The flexibility and innovation of the Accesso solutions have been fundamental to our park operations for over a decade. We are committed to providing technology that enhances our guests' experiences and Accesso will continue to be a key partner in those efforts."

Never ceases to amaze me how the share rises every day.

Broker Forecast - Peel Hunt issues a broker note on Accesso Technology Group
Peel Hunt today initiates coverage of Accesso Technology Group (LON:ACSO) with a buy investment rating and price target of 1200p. Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

Preliminary results

Broker Forecast - Canaccord Genuity issues a broker note on Accesso Technology Group
Canaccord Genuity today reaffirms its buy investment rating on Accesso Technology Group (LON:ACSO) and raised its price target to 1100p (from 920p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

13:10 16/03/2016
Broker Forecast - Numis issues a broker note on Accesso Technology Group
Numis today reaffirms its add investment rating on Accesso Technology Group (LON:ACSO) and raised its price target to 1060p (from 985p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

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28 Apr Peel Hunt 1,280.00 Buy

accesso Technology Group PLC (ACSO:LSE) set a new 52-week high during today's trading session when it reached 1,200. Over this period, the share price is up 101.68%.

AGM Trading Statement & Board Changes

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AGM Trading Statement & Board Changes





accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment and cultural markets provides the following update on recent trading and on changes to the structure and composition of its Board of Directors (the "Board").



Trading Statement



At 10:00am today, the Group will hold its Annual General Meeting (the "AGM" or the "Meeting") at Unit 5, The Pavilions, Ruscombe Park, Twyford, Berkshire, RG10 9NN. At that time, the Chairman of the Meeting will provide the following update on trading for the four months ended 30 April 2016:



"I am pleased to report that the first part of this financial year has got off to a strong start, with pleasing organic growth across all divisions of our business. Moreover, eighteen new contract wins have been secured, and in total 51 new installations of our various solutions have been completed. Every part of our business has continued to show encouraging levels of customer engagement and opportunity. Taken together, these signs reflect continuing momentum across our Group, and show us to be executing well against the opportunity we pointed to at the time of our preliminary results in March.



There are certain successes across the Group that deserve special mention. In accesso Passport, we were pleased to secure additional agreements with both The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan and with The Pacific Science Center in Seattle: both of which are existing accesso Siriusware clients. These attractions will now also benefit from accesso's Passport online ticketing as part of a new integration with the existing accesso Siriusware point-of-sale installation. I am also pleased to report that our efforts to rollout accesso Passport across the entire Merlin Entertainments Group global estate is progressing as planned.



In accesso LoQueue we have signed up two new parks, one of which is Denmark's LEGOLAND® Billund. accesso Siriusware has also continued to grow and diversify, winning further in the ski sector from where it derives its heritage as well as advancing in to other, warmer pursuits - for instance at the NLand Surf Park in Austin, Texas. Lastly, accesso ShoWare, our customizable, cloud-based Software-as-a-Service ticket sales and distribution solution and the newest member of our accesso family, has secured ten contracts with attractions and promoters throughout the US, Mexico, Argentina, Canada and Brazil. In addition, our ShoWare solution is now live at Longwood Gardens in Philadelphia, making them the first accesso Siriusware client to also select accesso ShoWare.



Each of these wins reinforces our view that guests fully expect leisure operators to leverage technology solutions that provide them with a seamless user experience. Whilst it is of course still early in the season with, as is normal, less than 20% of the year traded to date, the encouragingly strong start means we are increasingly confident about our likely performance for the year."



Board Changes



In addition to this trading statement, accesso also announces today a series of changes to its Board of Directors. These changes will provide a structure that ensures the Board's individual and collective talents remain appropriately aligned to the Group's growth strategy, in addition to bringing new talent and perspectives to the overall Board team.



First, three of accesso's existing Directors have agreed to realign their roles. This is designed to better reflect the way in which the Group is already run; to enable the Group to continue to effectively pursue the growth opportunities open to it; and to ensure that the location of key leadership roles reflects the geographic spread of the Group's workforce and operations.



The first of these changes will see Tom Burnet move from the role of Chief Executive Officer to become the Group's Executive Chairman. Having led accesso's significant growth and internationalisation since becoming CEO in 2010, Tom will continue in his new role to lead accesso's medium and long-term growth plans. He will have particular responsibility for Group strategy, Investor Relations, and M&A activity.



At the same time, Steve Brown, currently the Group's Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Tom to become accesso's Chief Executive Officer. In this role, Steve will build upon his existing leadership responsibilities and experience to have a particular focus on the Group's overall operational performance, customer relationships and product development.



Lastly, John Weston will step down from his current role as Non-Executive Chairman of the Group. John, who has served as the Group's Non-Executive Chairman since 2011, will remain with accesso as our Senior Independent Director, continuing to lend his considerable global business expertise to the Board and its work.



These three role changes will become effective upon the conclusion of today's AGM.



Alongside these changes, Karen Slatford will join the accesso Board as a Non-Executive Director, effective today, to replace Matt Cooper, who stood down as a Non-Executive Director on 18 March this year. Karen has significant experience of working in the global technology and business arenas, serving currently as Senior Independent Director at Micro Focus International plc. Karen has also served since 2009 as Chairman of The Foundry: a global software company and since 2013 as a Non-Executive Director of Intelliflo, a SaaS based financial services software company. Between 1983 and 2001, Karen worked at Hewlett Packard where, in 2000, she became Vice President and General Manager Worldwide Sales & Marketing for the Business Customer Organisation. She was responsible for sales of all Hewlett Packard's products, services and software to business customers globally.

accesso Technology Group PLC (ACSO:LSE) set a new 52-week high during Tuesday's trading session when it reached 1,280. Over this period, the share price is up 123.61%.

Incredible share.

Certainly having a good run mitzy. :-))

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Expanding virtual queue firm Accesso Technology Group PLC (LON:ACSO) is handed a bullish ticket today from broker Peel Hunt, which has pumped up its target price on the stock to 1,600p from 1,280p (current price: 1,308p).

Not stopping for breath.

15 Aug Canaccord... 1,150.00 Hold

Notice of Results

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Notice of Results



accesso® Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment and cultural markets, is pleased to confirm that it will announce interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2016 on Wednesday 14th September 2016

Reading Shares, sounds like more to come.

interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2016 on Wednesday 14th September 2016

25 Aug Peel Hunt 2,100.00 Buy

£17 :-))

Interim results

Operational Highlights



Starting as we mean to go on



o Accelerating growth in key financial metrics driven by continued market traction, and supported by good weather

o 1H revenue growth of 23.7%, adjusted operating profit up 212.5% and adjusted EPS up 260.2%.

o 57 new business wins and 72 new sites going live in the period across the business, with solution interoperability driving increased cross-selling

o Merlin rollout continuing as planned, with major sites expected to have the accesso Passport® solution installed by the end of 2017

o Extension of accesso Passport and accesso LoQueuesm partnerships with Six Flags Entertainment Corporation through 2025

14 Sep N+1 Singer 1,600.00 Hold
14 Sep Canaccord... 1,500.00 Hold
14 Sep Numis 1,700.00 Hold
14 Sep Peel Hunt 2,100.00 Buy

15 Sep Peel Hunt 2,100.00 Buy

Wet'n'Wild Sydney Contract Win
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Three year agreement with Village Roadshow Theme Parks for accesso LoQueuesm at Sydney park
accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment and cultural markets, today announces a three year agreement with Village Roadshow Theme Parks to install the accesso LoQueue virtual queuing solution at Wet'n'Wild Sydney.
 
The agreement will see accesso's patented Qbandsm deployed across nine attractions in one of Australia's most visited water parks. The waterproof RFID wristband allows guests to queue virtually for their chosen ride before being notified by the device's countdown display that their turn has arrived.
 
The agreement will see Wet'n'Wild Sydney become the second Village Roadshow venue to leverage accesso's Qband, providing compelling evidence of accesso's ability to expand existing relationships through the provision of multiple products or services to the same operator. This agreement also reflects the Group's increasing focus on the Asia-Pacific region where accesso has recently hired a regional Managing Director to coordinate its sales efforts.
 
Commenting, Tom Burnet, Executive Chairman of accesso Technology Group plc said:
 
"We're delighted to have expanded our relationship with Village Roadshow with an agreement that reflects a significant show of trust in our solution.
 
Such a vote of confidence makes us very proud, and we look forward to three more years of partnership with this prestigious operator."
 
Commenting, Dianne Rigg, General Manager of Wet'n'Wild Sydney said:
"The Qband has been very popular at our Wet'n'Wild Las Vegas park and now guests at our Sydney park will be able to get more out of their visit, spending less time in line and more time enjoying our world-class attractions."

Launch of New Product
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accesso Unveils Revolutionary New Smart Wearable, accesso Prismsm
 
 
accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment and cultural markets, today announces the unveiling of accesso Prism, the most technologically advanced smart park wearable device available.
 
Introduced today at the IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida, accesso Prism is a compact, un-tethered and lightweight wearable offering a variety of functions that can be adapted for a wide range of venues including theme parks, water parks, ski resorts and museums. Through its swipe-screen interface, these features also make accesso Prism the first device capable of delivering a fully integrated 'smart park' experience where guests and operators can seamlessly interact, enhancing user autonomy and improving the opportunity for venues by increasing their in-park presence with the customer. The new accesso Prism wearable has a multitude of functions including:
 
·      Virtual Queuing: A waitfree experience as guests reserve their place in line, change their ride selection and monitor their ride-return time.
 
·      Payments: A walletfree experience with cashless payments via secure Near Field Communication (NFC) technology.
 
·      Messaging: Push-notifications for proximity-based marketing, operational updates, or status of pending virtual queue position.
 
·      Photography: Tagging of ride and park photographs for seamless collection throughout the day.
 
·      Access: Hasslefree entry at park turnstiles, guest lockers, and resort hotel room doors. 
·      Intelligence: Collects guest journey information and provides valuable data to inform park operations and marketing.
 
These capabilities position accesso as the technology provider for tomorrow's attractions, increasing the volume and range of in-park spending for the operator, driving transaction-based revenue for the Group, and further embedding accesso at the heart of venue operations. This kind of innovation also increases accesso's product differentiation against industry peers, extending market leadership and helping to accelerate growth.
Commenting, Tom Burnet, Executive Chairman of accesso Technology Group plc said:
"We're extremely proud to unveil Accesso Prism, a device that sets a new industry standard for in-park wearables and sets the tone for guest experiences in the future. We have invested considerably in the product and we are thrilled to introduce it to the world.
Accesso Prism reaffirms our commitment to product innovation and reflects our ongoing desire to provide best-in-class technology to our customers. "
Commenting, Steve Brown, Chief Executive Officer of accesso Technology Group plc said:
"Untethered by a smartphone or rigorous pre-planning requirements, guests can now enjoy a carefree, hasslefree and waitfree experience when they visit their favorite venue.
With Accesso Prism, we introduce a new way for visitors to enjoy attractions, and for attractions to offer more fun, more convenience, and less waiting for their guests."  

08:00 22/12/2016
Broker Forecast - Cantor Fitzgerald issues a broker note on Accesso Technology Group
Cantor Fitzgerald today initiates coverage of Accesso Technology Group (LON:ACSO) with a buy investment rating and price target of 1750p. Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

19 Jan Peel Hunt 2,100.00 Buy

Trading Update

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Trading Update

Board expects an in-line revenue performance with profit likely to be ahead of expectations for 2016

accesso also reports a strong start to 2017

The Board of accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment and cultural markets, is pleased to announce that it expects Group revenues to be in line with expectations for the year ended 31 December 2016, and expects to be ahead of expectations with respect to profitability. This strong performance has been achieved despite significant and accelerated investment in product and infrastructure to support business and growth opportunities in geographies outside its traditional core markets, together with further investment in the recently launched accesso Prism wearable device.

The Board is also pleased to report a strong start to 2017 where all accesso business lines are reporting good momentum.

accesso will announce its full year results on 21 March 2017. The Group will also hold a Capital Markets Event on the same day.

6 Feb Cantor... 1,750.00 Buy

Preliminary results

Operational Highlights
 
Scaling up and leading the market
o  Strong performance in all key financial metrics resulting from greater scale of the business, contract wins and new ideas
o  Growth driven by a combination of new wins and long-term extensions
o  Planned rollout of Merlin contract remains on track
o  Continued investment in people and technology, expanding the platform and readying it for the world stage
o  Launch of accesso PrismSM, the world's most technologically advanced smart park wearable device

Acquisition

09:30 10/04/2017
Broker Forecast - N+1 Singer issues a broker note on Accesso Technology Group
N+1 Singer today reaffirms its hold investment rating on Accesso Technology Group (LON:ACSO) and raised its price target to 1729p (from 1684p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

accesso Technology Group PLC (ACSO:LSE) set a new 52-week high during today's trading session when it reached 1,925.00. Over this period, the share price is up 71.52%.

Breached £20 today, with a new high.

accesso to acquire TE2
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accesso Technology Group has agreed to acquire, by way of merger with its wholly-owned US subsidiary, The Experience Engine, a developer of software solutions which enables enterprises to offer a highly-personalised guest experience to customers, primarily in the leisure, hospitality, entertainment and retail sectors.

accesso said the acquisition was for an enterprise value of £62.3m and was being funded by the issue of approximately $14.4m in shares to the vendors and an underwritten vendor and has raised £58.8m ($75.6m) via an accelerated bookbuild.

TE2 was founded in 2013 by its management team led by chief executive Scott Sahadi, chief operating officer Ray Atkin and head of technology Josh Bass.

TE2 is based in San Diego, California and Orlando, Florida and has approximately 69 employees.

accesso said TE2 had a growing customer base consisting of several leading theme park and leisure operators, with notable customers including Cedar Fair Entertainment, SeaWorld Parks & Resorts, Merlin Entertainments, and Carnival Corporation.

Village Roadshow Contract Win
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Agreement with Village Roadshow Theme Parks for accesso Passport®
 
- Five-year agreement with Australia's largest theme park operator -
 
- Contract demonstrates accesso's expanding footprint in an important growth region -
 
accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment and cultural markets, today announces a five-year agreement with Village Roadshow Theme Parks ("Village Roadshow"), Australia's largest theme park operator, to install the accesso Passport ticketing suite in key attractions across the country.
 
The accesso Passport eCommerce solution will be go-live from spring next year at Warner Bros. Movie World; Wet'n'Wild Sydney; Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast; Paradise Country; and Sea World (Australia). Each of these venues will deploy accesso Passport's comprehensive, secure and fully-hosted online shopping experience to improve the guest-purchasing experience and drive incremental revenue from its eCommerce and front gate ticketing operations.
 
Importantly, this contract represents a significant expansion of an existing relationship, following the installation of QbandSM, an accesso LoQueueSM virtual queuing solution, at Village Roadshow's Wet'n'Wild Sydney in 2016. It also demonstrates accesso's ongoing commitment to expanding its reach across new markets and geographies. The Asia-Pacific region is a key growth area for the Group, and this win is a reflection of the progress accesso is making in establishing a foothold there.
 
Steve Brown, Chief Executive Officer of accesso commented:
 
"We are thrilled to expand upon our relationship with Village Roadshow Theme Parks and look forward to further growing Accesso's presence in Australia. This agreement illustrates Village Roadshow Theme Park's continued confidence in our suite of solutions and their commitment to crafting a truly unforgettable experience for their guests."
 
Adrian Karzon, Head of Information Technology for Village Roadshow Theme Parks said:
 
"As Australia's leading theme park operator, we are always looking for new ways to improve the guest experience and drive revenue. By expanding on our partnership with Accesso, we look forward to streamlining our ticketing and eCommerce operations to ensure that our guests have an enjoyable experience from the moment they purchase their tickets and throughout their visit."
 
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Trading Update
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Trading Update

- Adjusted EBITDA performance for FY 2017 substantially ahead of expectations -

- Strong contribution from recently acquired TE2 -


The Board of accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment, hospitality and cultural markets, is pleased to provide the following update on trading for the financial year ended 31 December 2017.

The Group expects to report a revenue performance for the year that is slightly ahead of expectations and an Adjusted EBITDA performance that is substantially ahead of expectations. Trading has generally been strong across the group with TE2 performing well ahead of its business plan, generating greater than expected levels of non-recurring services revenue and operating with lower costs than anticipated. The Group expects to report a net-debt position of less than $6 million.

The Board is also pleased to report a successful start to 2018 where all accesso business lines are demonstrating good momentum.

accesso will announce its full year results on Wednesday, 21 March 2018.


This announcement contains inside information as defined in Article 7 of the Market Abuse Regulation.

10:40 25/01/2018
Broker Forecast - Numis issues a broker note on Accesso Technology Group
Numis today reaffirms its add investment rating on Accesso Technology Group (LON:ACSO) and set its price target at 2560p. Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

Broker Forecast - Berenberg issues a broker note on Accesso Technology Group
Berenberg today initiates coverage of Accesso Technology Group (LON:ACSO) with a buy investment rating and price target of 2700p. Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data provided by www.sharesmagazine.co.uk

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Berenberg starts Accesso at a 'buy', sets 2,700p target


Analysts at Berenberg initiated coverage on leisure industry group Accesso Technology with a 'buy' rating on Wednesday, citing several factors that they believed would lead to "double-digit organic revenue growth" over the coming years as their reasoning.
Berenberg stated that Accesso and its end-to-end technology stack, married with its global footprint, position it well in "a market that is fragmented by product, geography and vertical".


"We believe this will allow Accesso to take market share in its core theme park market, but also expand in the broader leisure industry where it has less penetration," the Tuesday morning research note read.


Berenberg initiated coverage with a 'buy' rating and a 2,700p price target.
Berenberg said, "Accesso has spent c$170m on five acquisitions since 2012. With more than $120m of balance sheet firepower over 2018-20E, we believe that accesso will likely use M&A to accelerate growth in new verticals and geographies. Our analysis indicates that M&A could deliver 30%+ earnings upgrades over 2018-20E and add up to 1,100p to our base-case DCF price target."
"We value accesso on a 80/20 blend of our base-case DCF and blue-sky valuation. Accesso trades on 37x 2018 P/E for a 20% 2018-20E EPS CAGR," the analysts concluded.
As of 1430 GMT, shares had gained 7.33% to 2,270.00p.

Partnership with Henry Ford health system

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13:10 23/03/2018
Broker Forecast - Berenberg issues a broker note on Accesso Technology Group
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Preliminary results

16:20 04/05/2018
Broker Forecast - Peel Hunt issues a broker note on Accesso Technology Group
Peel Hunt today reaffirms its buy investment rating on Accesso Technology Group (LON:ACSO) and set its price target at 3100p. Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data provided by www.sharesmagazine.co.uk

AGM Trading Statement
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22 May 2018
accesso® Technology Group plc

("accesso" or the "Group")

AGM Trading Statement

accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment, hospitality, attractions and cultural markets provides the following update on recent trading.

Trading Statement

At 10:00am today, the Group will hold its Annual General Meeting (the "AGM" or the "Meeting") at Unit 5, The Pavilions, Ruscombe Park, Twyford, Berkshire, RG10 9NN. At that time, the Executive Chairman of the Meeting will provide the following update on trading for the four months ended 30 April 2018:

"I am pleased to report a strong start to the 2018 financial year. The business continues to perform well, and although much of the trading year remains ahead of us, the early signs are good. We continue to diversify our business and make strides into greenfield areas, most notably with the signing of a significant contract with Henry Ford Health System in March 2018. This agreement marks a bold new step for Accesso, and reflects our ability to radically improve the Digital Guest Journey irrespective of end-market or industry vertical.

We also announced an important five-year extension to our existing agreement with the Cedar Fair Entertainment Company ("Cedar Fair") to provide the Accesso Passport ecommerce solution across all of Cedar Fair's properties. Cedar Fair remains one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world, and is a key example of Accesso's ability to sustain long and mutually beneficial relationships with leading operators.

Accesso also continues to expand beyond its traditional markets. In this regard we have made a significant step by expanding Ingresso into the US, a move which we believe has significant potential and will allow new and existing accesso clients to connect to an ever-expanding network of distribution channels.

Accesso ShoWare also announced an agreement with the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games for ticketing at its opening ceremony, and we have furthered our advance into the hospitality space by striking a partnership with Marriott International's Gaylord Hotels. In this case, Accesso ShoWare will provide its fully integrated ticketing platform to the range of Gaylord Hotels' internationally recognized events.

Lastly, in April of this year, Paul Noland began his tenure as Accesso's CEO. I am delighted to welcome him to the team and look forward to working towards Accesso's continued prosperity with him.

As is always the case at this time of year, approximately 80% of the trading year remains ahead of us. Nevertheless, the start we've had gives me confidence in the Group's outlook, and the Board today confirms its expectations for the year remain unchanged."

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Board Changes
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25 June 2018
accesso® Technology Group plc

("accesso" or the "Group")

Board Changes

accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment, hospitality, attractions and cultural markets today announces a number of changes to its Board.

Firstly, accesso is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Malpass as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Group and Chair of the Group's audit committee. Andy has over 30 years' experience in the software industry within both private and public companies, including approximately 20 years as Group Finance Director of Fidessa Group plc (formerly, Royalblue Group plc). Andy also served as Company Secretary of Fidessa Group plc for many years, and is currently a non-executive director of Kainos Group plc where he serves as Chair of its Audit Committee.

Andy will take up the role on 26th June 2018, at which time David Gammon will step down as the chair of the Audit Committee. David, who joined the Board in 2010, will continue in his role as an independent non-executive director of the Group.

John Weston, who first joined accesso in May 2011, has decided to retire from the Board and from his role as Senior Independent Director. Joining the Group as its Non-Executive Chairman, John served in that role until May 2016, during which time he played a pivotal role in steering and shaping the Group's rapid growth. He will be succeeded as Senior Independent Director by Karen Slatford, currently an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Group, who brings a wealth of technology expertise to the role. This change will also take effect on 26th June 2018.

Tom Burnet, Executive Chairman of accesso, commented:

"We are pleased to be announcing these changes and delighted to be adding someone of Andy's calibre to the Board of Accesso. He brings significant experience to this important role and the Group will benefit from his leadership as we look forward to the next phase in our development.

On behalf of the rest of the Board and the entire company, I'd also like to thank John Weston for his distinguished service over a period of significant growth for the Group and we wish him well in his retirement. In Karen he has a worthy replacement and we are delighted she has agreed to take on these additional new responsibilities.

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accesso Technology’s house broker says Prism product could shake up the UK festival market
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The broker is forecasting a potential uplift of in both revenue and underlying earnings if the firm manages to capture a slice of the UK's 4mln festival-goers

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The broker said Prism would be "ideal" for festival goers to avoid carrying cash and queuing
Queuing and ticketing software firm accesso Technology Group PLC (LON:ACSO) has already established a foothold in its key markets, which include theme parks, cultural establishments, and live entertainment venues.
However, the company’s house broker is indicating the as yet untapped potential of an additional market, the UK’s festival sector.
Potential revenue and EBITDA uplift from festival-goers
In a note to clients, the broker said that with around 4mln people attending festivals in the UK each year, and with each one spending an average of £126 during the event, the UK in-festival market has a value of around £500mln.
The analysts added that some of the company’s products, such as its smart wristband Prism, could provide the company with an opportunity to disrupt the market segment “in a good way”.
“The cliché about festivals is mud, tents, drunkards and heavy partying, hence the accesso Prism device would be ideal – no need for a mobile phone and it is very robust” the broker said, adding that if the company could persuade 10% of the circa 4mln festival goers to spend £25 on the device it could potentially generate £8mln in revenue.
Analysts also said that “Capturing a portion of the 4mln UK festivalgoers would be a decent revenue and EBITDA uplift for accesso", and that despite the shares looking expensive compared to its peers, the group’s forecast 2017/20 compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.5%, compared to its competitors on 14.1%, meant they were happy with their ‘Buy’ rating on the stock with a target price of 3,100p.
Strong start to 2018
The company has already seen a strong start to 2018 with several new agreements and a move into US markets that has seen its share price rise over 30% since January.
The AIM-listed ticketing and queuing software provider said the signing of a “significant” contract with Henry Ford Health System in March 2018 marked a bold new step and reflected the ability to radically improve the digital guest journey irrespective of end-market or industry vertical.
The firm also announced a five-year extension to its existing agreement with the Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, one of the world’s largest regional amusement resort operators, to provide the Accesso Passport ecommerce solution across all of its properties.
accesso also says it is continuing to grow beyond its traditional markets, with the expansion of its Ingresso system into the US, which it says has significant potential and would allow new and existing accesso clients to connect to an ever-expanding network of distribution channels.
The firms’ ShoWare arm also signed an agreement with the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games for ticketing at its opening ceremony in July, as well as forming a partnership with Marriott International's Gaylord Hotels to provide its fully integrated ticketing platform to the hotel chains’ events.
At last close on 17 August, accesso shares were trading at 2,660p, a 14% discount to the broker’s target price, giving it a market cap of around £720mln.

Half year report

Operational Highlights

Operational Highlights - Continuing on our growth path
o Demand for our increasingly complementary suite of products and services remains strong.
o Unified ticketing businesses now supported by one operational backbone, supporting integration and future efficiencies.
o Underlying revenue growth during the period of 47%. Reported revenue growth was 16.7% following adoption of IFRS 15. Most significant impact of this adoption relates to a revenue stream formerly recognised on a gross basis now being recognised on a net basis, but with no overall impact on profit. Comparative reported numbers have not been restated.

10:10 19/09/2018
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Numis today reaffirms its add investment rating on Accesso Technology Group (LON:ACSO) and raised its price target to 3175p (from 2560p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data provided by www.sharesmagazine.co.uk

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accesso announces partnership with Google
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accesso® Technology Group plc

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accesso announces partnership with Google to provide new booking capabilities for clients

- Customer inventory to become bookable through Google on Google Maps, Search, and Assistant -

- Ingresso integration with 'Reserve with Google' reflects increasing demand for aggregated inventory -

accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment, cultural and hospitality markets, today announces it has partnered with Google to connect accesso clients with Google users through a new customer engagement channel.

The partnership, beginning in late Autumn 2018, will enable accesso clients to make their inventory bookable via Google Search, Maps, and Assistant. Users will now see a clickable "Find Tickets" button in their search results which links to the Ingresso platform, enabling them to purchase accesso-supported inventory directly through the world's largest and most powerful search engine.

From theme parks, to museums, to live events, Google users will have the option to seamlessly purchase tickets from hundreds of attractions within accesso's robust client portfolio. The option to extend reach through Reserve with Google will come at no additional cost to accesso clients utilising the Ingresso platform.

The 2017 acquisition of Ingresso marked accesso's entrance into the ticketing distribution space, and today's announcement marks a major step forward on its strategic path. As consumers increasingly put their faith in aggregators of ticketing inventory, like Google, this agreement represents a significant vote of confidence and display of trust in the Ingresso brand.

Paul Noland, CEO of accesso, commented:

"This partnership demonstrates the progress we are making along our strategic path to transform the fragmented market for the distribution of entertainment and leisure tickets. This integration through Reserve with Google speaks to the ever-evolving ways guests purchase ticket to their favourite venues around the globe. As a supported scheduling partner of Reserve with Google, we're excited for this opportunity to provide added value to our clients"

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accesso announces partnership with Groupon
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accesso announces partnership with Groupon to provide new capabilities for clients

- Customer inventory to become bookable through Groupon -

- Ingresso integration with Groupon reflects increasing demand for aggregated inventory -

accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment, cultural and hospitality markets, today announces a strategic partnership with Groupon to utilise the Ingresso distribution platform to connect with some of the biggest names in entertainment and leisure.

The integration, beginning in late Autumn 2018, will allow for seamless mobile experience for Groupon customers, giving them instant access to ticketing inventory across Ingresso's supplier network. The agreement will also enable current accesso clients to make their tickets available to a vastly expanded audience, gaining access to Groupon's 49.5 million global active customers.

Following last week's announcement of a partnership for Ingresso with Google, today's announcement is a further demonstration of accesso'sstrengthening position in the ticketing distribution market after its entrance with the acquisition of Ingresso in 2017.

Paul Noland, CEO of accesso, commented:

"We're delighted to be announcing this partnership agreement with Groupon, a globally recognised brand in the eCommerce space. By partnering with Groupon we are responding to consumer demands that want to buy their tickets all in one place, and we are providing the backbone that allows them to do that".

Brian Fields, Groupon's Vice President and General Manager, commented:

"Working with Ingresso gives us the ability to leverage our huge presence on mobile to provide the best possible experience for our customers and merchants. As one of the biggest marketplaces for live entertainment in North America, this partnership will enable us to bring even more choices to the tens of millions of Groupon customers looking for fun things to do near them or where they travel."

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Village Roadshow Partnership Expansion
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accesso expands relationship with Village Roadshow Theme Parks

- Village Roadshow's Gold Coast Properties to integrate accesso's ticketing, queuing and guest experience solutions -

- Operator will use accesso technology to engage with guests across the entire digital guest journey -

accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment, cultural and hospitality markets, today announces a strategic partnership with Village Roadshow Theme Parks ("Village Roadshow"). This expansion with the largest Australian theme park operator marks the first holistic integration of accesso's queuing, ticketing, and guest experience management solutions tailored to the attractions industry.

Village Roadshow, which already has accesso Passport installed at a number of its venues, will combine accesso Passport® with accesso LoQueueSM, The Experience Engine™ (TE2), and accesso ShoWareSM primarily across its Gold Coast properties - Warner Bros. Movie World, Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast and Sea World (Australia). These technologies will help it to engage with guests at every possible touchpoint along the digital guest journey: before, during and after a visit. Crucially, the integration will enable Village Roadshow to gather and leverage individual preference data to improve guest experiences, creating an integrated technology offering that adds value beyond the sum of its individual parts.

This partnership is the latest example of ongoing demand for accesso's product suite in the Group's traditional markets. This agreement with Village Roadshow also reflects the Group's ongoing geographic diversification, growing its foothold in Australia.

Paul Noland, CEO of accesso, commented:

"We are incredibly proud to expand our relationship with Village Roadshow Theme Parks and showcase the capabilities of our award-winning products. In today's technology-driven landscape, a new bar has been set for the guest experience and, through this integration, we are re-envisioning how operators can make lasting connections with guests."

Bikash Randhawa, COO for Village Roadshow Theme Parks, commented:

"As Australia's leading theme park operator, we are committed to seeking out new and innovative ways to drive revenue while delivering unforgettable experiences for our guests. We are thrilled to expand even further on our partnership with Accesso and look forward to benefiting from the implementation of its powerful, comprehensive range of solutions."

The Bear Grylls Adventure
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13 December 2018


accesso® Technology Group plc

("accesso" or the "Group")

The Bear Grylls Adventure

accesso strengthens long-term relationship with Merlin Entertainments

Integrated queuing, ticketing and guest management solution for attraction in Birmingham, UK


accesso Technology Group plc (AIM: ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment, cultural and hospitality markets, has announced an expansion of its partnership with Merlin Entertainments to implement a combination of accesso's ticketing, queuing and guest experience solutions at The Bear Grylls Adventure in Birmingham, England.

The Bear Grylls Adventure will combine accesso Passport®, accesso LoQueueSM, The Experience EngineTM and accesso PrismSM, here renamed BearTag, to deliver an unparalleled user experience to its guests. Upon arrival and check-in, each guest will receive a BearTag loaded with their custom itinerary, which will guide them through their chosen adventures with live messages and reservation notifications throughout their visit. The technology will also enable guests to make secure, cashless payments for meals and merchandise, receive marketing offers in real-time and claim free photos from their unforgettable experience.

This expansion is an indication of Merlin Entertainments' trust in accesso and is a further demonstration of the power of accesso's integrated offering. The Bear Grylls Adventure opened to the public in October as a permanent attraction at the NEC campus.

Paul Noland, CEO of accesso, commented:

"As one of the largest attractions' operators in the world, Merlin Entertainments has a long history of delivering new and innovative experiences for its guests. We're thrilled to expand this relationship by offering The Bear Grylls Adventure a holistic technological ecosystem that drives operator revenue while bringing the guest experience to a new level."

James Thomas, General Manager at The Bear Grylls Adventure, commented:

"The technology Accesso provides is truly the future of our industry. Through this partnership, we're providing our guests with personalized and unique access to their experiences, whether they're swimming with sharks or freefalling in our indoor skydiving wind tunnel. With just the swipe of a finger on the BearTag touch screen, our visitors have a world of adventure at their fingertips."