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/

Interim Results & Directorate Changes

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Netplay TV PLC

11 September 2014









Date:

11 September 2014


On behalf of:

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


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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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Netplay TV PLC

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13 October 2014


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


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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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Interim Results
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Netplay TV PLC
15 September 2015



Date:
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."