20:07 06/02/2012	Dirt cheap
PFO on a pe of two yet produced work for the top 3 best selling films last year and Star Wars 3D out next week.!! Tiny market cap, growing at 30% These are the top grossing films that were released in 2011. The top ten films of 2011, by worldwide gross in US dollars, as well as the US, Canada, UK, and Australia grosses, are as follows: Rank Title Studio Worldwide US and Canada UK Australia Highest-grossing films of 2011[2] 1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 Warner Bros. $1,328,111,219 $381,011,219 $117,228,296 $51,328,689 2 Transformers: Dark of the Moon Paramount Pictures $1,123,746,996 $352,390,543 $45,470,012 $38,820,321 3 Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Walt Disney Pictures $1,043,871,802 $241,071,802 By ta222
12:31 27/10/2011	new PFT ceo london
http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/technology/healy-joins-prime-focus-technologies/5033825.article hopefully brings some benefit for the PFO business also... By luckbyjudgement
15:17 26/10/2011	UK rankings
http://www.televisual.com/news-detail/Envy-tops-Televisuals-poll-of-most-admired-post-houses_nid-868.html Prime Focus at #4 - #6= in various segment rankings By luckbyjudgement
9:34 18/07/2011	3D ramp-up London
Bristowe describes expansion of London office http://www.artlink.co.za/news_article.htm?contentID=27617 “It’s fair to say that one of the key developments in the film Industry over the last 12-18 months is the dawn of a new era of 3D story telling,” comments Bristowe. “Prime Focus has, and continues to play a pivotal role in this through its global stereo conversion pipeline. We have enabled film makers to continue to shoot in 2D, but still create the highest quality 3D output in order to maximise the impact in theatres, not just from a creative perspective, but from a point of increased revenue as well.” Prime Focus, through its worldwide facilities, is able to maximise time zone efficiencies by operating as a 24 hour a day production facility, enabling leading film studios to meet film deadlines without compromising on quality. “Just over 12 months ago I was recruited to establish and lead the Prime Focus 3D London facility. What started out as a handful of VFX artists in a small rented space, has quickly grown to 100+ personnel, fully-trained and ready to compete for some of the largest stereo projects hitting the cinemas,” Bristowe continues. “I’m pleased to say that our global operation has been extremely successful, with some significant projects being completed in the last 12 months, including ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two’, ‘Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace’, ‘Green Lantern’, ‘Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon’, ‘Shrek’, and ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader’. Bristowe’s presentations at Durban FilmMart 2011 will cover the Prime Focus journey from its 3D VFX work on ‘Avatar’ through to the successful delivery of the final instalment of the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise. He will also cover the building and development of the London studio, and the putting in place of a Global Pipeline and Infrastructure in order to meet demand. There will also be an overview of 3D as whole, covering broadcast, commercials, and live events … and everything in between By luckbyjudgement
9:58 23/06/2011	new staff
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011/jun/02/television-channelfive http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/technology/pepper-staff-join-prime-focus/5029082.article By luckbyjudgement
11:20 22/06/2011	Prime Focus group expansion
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/prime-focus-sees-capexusd-15-17m-for-expansionfy12_559290.html By luckbyjudgement
17:40 25/04/2011	Appointed CEO Prime Focus India
Ramki Sankaranarayanan appointed CEO Prime Focus India Announcement / Corporate April 25, 2011, 18:17 IST Prime Focus has announced that Ramki Sankaranarayanan, President and CEO of Prime Focus Technologies, has been appointed CEO of Prime Focus India. The appointment, which is effective immediately, will see Ramki become responsible for all of the operations and business lines of Prime Focus in India, in addition to maintaining his leadership of Prime Focus Technologies. Talking of the appointment, Namit Malhotra, Founder and Global CEO, Prime Focus commented: “As Prime Focus grows, both in India and internationally, it becomes increasingly important to ensure we have strong local leadership. Ramki has proven himself time and again through his successes with Prime Focus Technologies, and I am sure that under his leadership, Prime Focus India will not only continue to flourish, but will be driven to even greater levels of achievement. This move further strengthens our international management team, and also allows me to more fully concentrate on Prime Focus’ global ambitions.” Ramki has been with the Prime Focus group for over four years, and as a founder of Prime Focus Technologies, has led that company from inception to its current position as a market leader in providing blue-chip, global media companies with cloud-based multi-platform content operations solutions. Ramki joined Prime Focus with over 14 years of rich experience across technical, strategic and operational roles at companies such as Subex and Tata Elxsi. Commenting on his new role, Ramki said: “Prime Focus is enjoying dynamic growth – in India and internationally – but we must not rest on our laurels. Prime Focus has always been known as an innovator, and a leader in its sector, and my role is to ensure that we continue in this vein with new service offerings, new technological developments, the best creative offering in the marketplace and even better levels of customer service. There are many opportunities for Prime Focus India – both domestically and internationally – and I look forward to leveraging these opportunities to take the company to even greater heights.” About Prime Focus Prime Focus is a global Visual Entertainment Services group that provides creative and technical services to the film, broadcast, commercials, internet, and media industries. The group offers a genuine end-to-end solution from pre-production to final delivery - including stereo 3D visual effects, stereo 3D conversion, and video and audio post-production, digital intermediate, equipment hire, multi-platform content operations solutions and digital distribution. Prime Focus employs almost 3,500 people with state-of-the-art facilities throughout the key markets of North America, the UK and India. Using its ‘World sourcing’ business model, Prime Focus provides a network that combines global cost advantages, resources and talent pool with strong relationships and a deep understanding of the local markets. http://www.primefocusworld.com/ http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/ramki-sankaranarayanan-appointed-ceo-prime-focus-india/433451/ By SpikeyDT
23:22 20/04/2011	Re: Worth a shot!?
In what capacity do you know the industry? If you don't mind me asking. By hemehem
18:13 19/04/2011	Re: Worth a shot!?
Knowing the industry, not worth a punt. By davebez1
12:19 12/04/2011	Worth a shot!?
Is anyone there? Just came across these shares and if you can get hold of them, look like they may be worth a shot. 3D films are the future and will be taking an increased share of cinema spend and this business looks well placed to capitalise on this now that their cost base has been lowered so they are profitable. Anyone have any views on this business? TN By Twistednik
13:15 21/10/2008	Hello 25p
As noted before, the share price now represents approximate company value. With Neil Lane gone, this company may now move forward. I'm keeping an eye on it. By Marmalade4
11:17 18/01/2008	Investors Chronicle 14 January 2008
Shake-up starts to work at VTR Created: 14 January 2008 Written by: Nigel Bolitho Three years ago, Soho-based VTR was in a bad way. It was overstaffed, rented too many buildings in central London and subsidiaries were competing against each other. So in came new management, who reckon to have reduced costs by about £4m over the past 18 months. Employee numbers have fallen from over 320 to 260, subsidiaries have been merged into the visual effects and broadcasting divisions, and the number of buildings occupied has halved to three, thereby saving £1m a year in rent. VTR has also found a sugar daddy in the form of Prime Focus, one of India’s largest post-production houses. Two years ago, it invested £4.5m and now has a 58 per cent stake. The obvious benefit to VTR of the link-up is that it can now offer film companies cheaper, yet still high quality, work in India: over the past three months its Indian subsidiaries have completed no less than 2,500 visual effects shots for three feature films. Prime Focus has recently acquired post-production companies in Canada and Los Angeles, and these deals should mean increased business for VTR as major film studios increasingly resort to global services in order to save costs. Earlier this month, VTR bought a visual effects company specialising in television work. Further acquisitions can be expected. By The Grand Panjandrum
21:19 01/12/2007	Business Wire 28.11.07
November 28, 2007 08:00 AM Eastern Time Prime Focus Group Acquires Post Logic Studios and Frantic Films VFX Global Post-Production Powerhouse, Prime Focus Group, Expands Holdings to North America with Purchase of Hollywood and New York-based Post Logic Studios and Frantic Films’ VFX offices in Los Angeles, Winnipeg and Vancouver LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prime Focus Group (MUMBAI:PRFOCUS) announced its first North American holdings today with the acquisitions of Post Logic Studios and Frantic Films VFX. Terms of the acquisitions were not disclosed, and the transaction is subject to the regulatory approval of shareholders. Prime Focus Group’s global footprint is significant with six visual effects and post-production facilities across India and four facilities in London. This latest acquisition adds new facilities in Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver and Winnipeg, along with ownership of 55,000 square feet of prime real estate in the heart of Hollywood, CA, and 200 new staff members. Aiming to become the leading visual effects and post-production service provider in each local market, Prime Focus facilities in India service the country’s thriving two-billion-dollar film industry; its London facilities service European film and television projects and in North America will continue to service the domestic film market. Bicoastal post facility Post Logic Studios, with offices in Hollywood and New York, is known for delivering high level digital intermediate, color science and post-production services to independent and studio feature clientele. Recent projects completed at the facility include Halloween, American Gangster, Mysteries of Pittsburgh, Phoebe in Wonderland, Smart People, Elite Squad and more. Frantic Films businesses include an award-winning visual effects company, with offices in Los Angeles, Vancouver and Winnipeg. Prime Focus will also be acquiring Frantic Films Software, the company’s R&D division that develops and markets visual effects software solutions. Frantic Films has worked on top Hollywood films including Fantastic Four: The Rise of the Silver Surfer, Grindhouse, Superman Returns, X-Men 3, Poseidon, Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium and Journey 3-D. Prime Focus Group is one of the largest integrated film, advertising and television post-production and visual effects companies in the world. It operates six studios in three different cities in India and four studios in London comprising Prime Focus UK, formed last year after the equity investment in effects and post company VTR (LSE:VTR). Prime Focus Group plans to continue operations of both Post Logic Studios and Frantic Films as independent facilities, providing both companies access to a talent base of over 400 visual effects artists worldwide. “We are extremely delighted about investing in the incredible talent pool and technology at Frantic Films and Post Logic. The acquisitions strategically complete the Prime Focus Group’s global proposition to ensure the best creative and technical services for content companies worldwide,” said Namit Mahlotra, Managing Director, Prime Focus. “By virtue of their fantastic reputations and top quality services, Post Logic and Frantic Films will facilitate a gateway for Prime Focus Group into all of the major studios. Both companies also have strong R&D divisions that have developed proprietary technologies and processes for film color management, visual effects and pipeline collaboration which will benefit the organization as a whole.” “Having just launched our Image Science Division and refining our 4K DI workflow, this acquisition comes at a very exciting time in Post Logic’s history,” said Larry Birstock, CEO, Post Logic Studios. “We look forward to being part of the successful Prime Focus organization and to taking advantage of creative synergies across continents and across disciplines to deliver a new model for the future of digital post production.” “The acquisition by Prim By The Grand Panjandrum
14:09 12/07/2007	Re: Looking more interesting
Hmmm. The dead wood has been cut, hence the return to profit, but turnover has decreased and there's still no dividend. The business environment is still very difficult, and no savings have been made outsourcing to India. Cuurent prices are unrealistic - I think this will sink back to 20 - 25p when the real picture appears. By Marmalade4
13:20 10/07/2007	Re: Looking more interesting
Certainly looking a lot more healthy during the last couple of months. I note that the sp is up another 3p so far today although current turnover is minimal (only about 5,000). Nonetheless, with things now really looking up, I'm waiting for the Indian side of the business to make an offer for the rest of the company. I don't believe that the upside is enormous - they already hold a majority but even 60p would be nice. By Ecologist