DCD Media plc The TV production & distribution powerhouse

DCD Media Plc formerly (Digital Classics plc) Europe's pre-eminent independent producer and distributor of arts, music and dramatic television programming.

The Now New DCD comprises of new acquisitions NBD TV, Box TV, Iambic Productions, Digital Classics DVD, and Done & Dusted.

Box TV A leading drama production company whose recent BBC production Sweeney Todd' Leading Roll Ray Winston received high public and critical acclaim.

Done & Dusted , Specialists in documentary, drama and music event specials respectively, offering an increased output of quality production, and a maker of rock concert videos.

NBD TV, A rock and pop music distributor.
http://www.nbdtv.com/

Iambic Productions Leading specialist producer of arts, music and entertainment programmes.

About DCD
DCD make's and delivers great programmes for clients enabling them to achieve high audience satisfaction and ratings. Delivering through the activities of subsidiary companies each of which is a recognisable and successful brand. Each of the subsidiaries is specialized but their activities are complementary and enable maximization of current and future intellectual property rights.

DCD's Vision is to become Europe's pre-eminent independent producer and distributor of arts, entertainment, music and drama audio-visual content for television and DVD.

The newly formed DCD is well positioned to return massive growth In the coming years in revenue and Share Price this from the Interim Results 200% increase in turnover to 3.7m against same period last year 21/03/06
http://moneyam.uk-wire.com/cgi-bin/articles/20060320070000P4F9E.html
DCD Media PLC
http://www.dcdmedia.co.uk/

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Major New Drama Productions
27/04/2006
http://moneyam.uk-wire.com/cgi-bin/articles/20060427070000P53DC.html

DCD MEDIA SHOWREEL 2006
http://www.dcdmedia.co.uk/showreels/DigitalClassicsShowreelWM9512Kbps.wmv

New DCD Download Site
http://www.digitalclassicsdvd.co.uk/index.php

Now we know where the institutional demand came from;


DCD Media PLC
22 March 2006



DCD Media PLC ('DCD' or the 'Company')


Holding in Company


The Company received notification from Universities Superannuation Scheme
Limited ('USS') on 21 March 2006 that, following a recent purchase of shares,
USS UK Smaller Companies has an interest in 182,406,153 ordinary shares of 0.1p
('Ordinary Shares'), representing approximately 6.16 per cent. of the Company's
issued share capital (of 2,963,315,714 Ordinary Shares). These Ordinary Shares
are registered in the name of Chase Nominees Limited (USS).

22 March 2006

Al
A good post from another board it explains it in simpler a term, thats always best for you and me.

Done and Dusted was acquired for 5,775,000 in cash and the issue of 721,875,000 Considerationn shares which were split equally between Simon Pizey, Hamish Hamilton and Ian Stewart (240,625,000 each). These shares cannot be sold for at least two years which takes us to early 2008.
Now this is the interesting bit. The cash element of the deal involved a placing of 928,344,230 new Ordinary shares at 0.65p.
42,307,692 of these shares were placed with each of Simon Pizey, Hamish Hamilton and Ian Stewart making 126,923,076 in total (about 825,000 worth). One way of looking at this would be that they effectively received (5,775,000-825,000) 4,950,000 in cash since they partly bought their own company.
A clever move by DTC really since it amounts to saying, we want to buy your company but can you give us some money so that we can?
It is these 126,923,076 shares that they have sold on to an institution(s)today, the Consideration shares are safely locked in until 2008.
Cheers.

Al
I take it you still have your itv up today on a bid truly ironic.

I aint got it on my watch list cos its always the same. The moment I sell any share it rockets.
Still, it will go the borson route and in the end will be back down so medium term I'm happier with these.
You think the explanation above is simple?????
I'm off to go check the dictionary definition, becuase if thats simple, I'm simple ;-)
Alan

Al
We must both be simple I thought you was going to explain it for me, any way it's ticked up a bit.

I like the look of this one but no spare cash at the moment as I'm holding ERT for the longer term. just added some MDY and a small dabble in HML.as they're rising at the moment.

mp
Keep an eye on this one, I like your confidence in mdy the chart looks good next step up 8 to 9p IMO.

The "satisfy institutional demand for shares" sell is holding the sp down but with the large buys that keep taking place it won't be long till they are all cleared into the market then we will see a steady rise.

This share is sorting its self out lots of volume today B and T trades and some nice buys looking good.

Yeah, I watched the strange trading pattern and waited for someone more informed and less ignorant than I to explain it.
Thanks Driver.
Alan

Al
An old link I picked up from another site. DCD is aiming to get a valuation of 25-50m within the next 12 months. M/Cap at the moment about 30m.

http://www.c21media.net/news/detail.asp?area=1&article=24995

Looks the right man for the job.

Appointment of Director
http://moneyam.uk-wire.com/cgi-bin/articles/20060410070000PA76A.html

DCD Deals going on behind the scenes.

http://www.worldscreen.com/newscurrent.php?filename=kultur41306.htm

Nice 5million buy gone through followed by a tiny tick up................

Growth focus:

Production Box, Done and Dusted to contribute significant turnover and profit Synergies between production units and with distributor Iambic expanding further into entertainment genres Distribution Economies of scale in consolidation of DCDL, NBD DCDL client base to take advantage of NBD programmes Synergies with production divisions NBD to increase activity in internet and mobile media DCDL has signed pan-European cable video on demand deal and is set to expand further DVD Label Expanding into popular music and comedy Launching internationally Also selling by website, direct response, etc. Education Increase market penetration Internet Emerging delivery systems from Google video to iTunes Business and Development We continue to actively seek opportunities to achieve further growth and critical mass by organic development and acquisition Outlook.

http://www.digitalclassics.co.uk/pdf/April%2006%20Intro%20and%20%20interims%20pres%201.pdf

I like todays RNS.
I like the bit that says we will not make anything until we have a buyer for it and a definite profit.
How refreshing.

Al
Yes good news this is what dcd needs news flow I think we are going to see plenty of it in the coming months.

Major New Drama Production
http://moneyam.uk-wire.com/cgi-bin/articles/20060427070000P53DC.html

I'm well down today so this should cheer us up.

Major ITV Commission

http://moneyam.uk-wire.com/cgi-bin/articles/20060515070000PCE9D.html

The Independent. 15/05/2006

Small Talk: DCD Media boosted by new music show contract for ITV
By Michael Jivkov
Published: 15 May 2006

ITV has commissioned an AIM-listed media company to produce its Saturday morning music television slot. DCD Media has won the commission from the broadcaster to make the programme that will replace the long-running CD:UK. The news will be unveiled today and is expected to boost shares in the AIM group.

Done and Dusted, the company's music production unit, secured the contract after fending off competition from six other UK rivals. DCD, which is chaired by David Elstein, the former head of Channel 5, bought the business in February. In the past it has filmed rock concerts by the likes of Robbie Williams, Madonna, Britney Spears and Norah Jones.

The win is a significant endorsement of Done and Dusted, which will produce 15 one-hour shows for ITV. If the yet-to-be-named format proves successful, it could run for many years. The deal should be good for DCD earnings as each show is forecast to be profitable. It should also raise the media company's profile.

On any other day, Driver, this RNS would have seen a fairly sharp rise, as it gives details of a major new project win and refers to the directors confidence in next year!
Alan