eOne -- future New to this and possibly quite ignorant to the underlying value.However, apart from Peppa Pig, what is attractive about the company on a long term basis, given that every man and his dog seems to offer film-tv-music subscriptions?Not least are Netflix-Amazon-Sky-BT-ESPN, etc etc All whom have much deeper pockets, how can eOne survive, when Peppa Pig loses it's appeal?Games -- obviously missing something, please enlighten me.
Re: ITV need to "He had better bulk up fast if ITV is to avoid falling prey to a takeover."He doesn't seem worried about a bid from anyone right now since he just sold a chunk of his shares, along with his sidekick.Games -- If one suspects a bid, it's usually prudent to add to your holding
ITV need to "bulk up fast" Interesting viewpoint on ITV in yesterday's Sunday Times' Agenda column. The highly acquisitive Liberty Global owns 10% of ITV, and ITV's share price has fallen 25% whilst Brexit has made it even more affordable.The conclusion is:[link] "The ITV boss Adam Crozier is himself on the acquisition trail and targeting the Peppa Pig maker Entertainment One. He had better bulk up fast if ITV is to avoid falling prey to a takeover."
ToysRUs optimistic for PJ Masks ToysRUs are very optimistic about PJ Masks merchandise in the USA:[link] "At Toys R Us, back-to-school is a good warm-up for its most important season, the holidays, and also an early indicator of which licensed toy characters will be holiday hits. This year, merchandise such as backpacks and lunchboxes related to the animated PJ Masks television series on the Disney channel looks like a top back-to-school seller, said Jamie Uidtenhowen. vice president and general merchandising manager at Toys R Us. Every year at this time we get great reads off of the licenses for fall, and were really optimistic with what were seeing from that property, he said."
itv discussion forum sorry to barge in to the eto forum. anyone know what's happened to the itv forum? it's disappeared!! has the link changed? fat finger fault?
Peppa taking off in China This new article is really worth reading for the huge potential for Peppa in China:[link] Peppa Pig Gains Momentum in ChinaWith more than 4.5 billion views in just nine months on IQIY, Youku and Tudou, Entertainment One secures new VOD deals; Peppa products now available from major Chinese retailers." "LONDON -- Entertainment One (eOne) has announced details of Peppa Pig's rapidly growing popularity in China. Since launching on-air in Mainland China in 2015, eOne's Peppa Pig has surpassed 5.4 billion views on its three on demand platforms, IQIY, Youku and Tudou. It is one of the most popular programs for pre-schoolers on state television broadcaster CCTV, where its repeat was the No. 1 animated show in its 7am timeslot. Peppa Pig also launched on VOD portals Tencent and LeEco in May 2016. To date Peppa episodes have already clocked up 1.7 billion views on Tencent and 850 million views on LeEco, making it the No. 1 animation on both platforms since its launch. In addition, Mango TV has recently acquired the rights to Peppa Pig and the VOD platform debuted the series earlier this month in Mandarin." "The Peppa Pig apps eOne has released to date have had tremendous download rates, making China the biggest territory for Peppa app downloads worldwide. Following their entrance on the App Store in late 2015, Peppaâs Paintbox and Peppaâs Actvitiy Maker have been hugely popular in China, with over 400,000 and 195,000 downloads respectively." "Toys are spearheading the brandâs licensing program in China and a newly launched Peppa Pig Ferris Wheel playset was sold exclusively at Toys âRâ� Us stores nationwide during the countryâs Childrenâs Day celebrations in June 2016. The publishing category also continues to accelerate. A new series of Peppa Pig storybooks launched at retail in April 2016 and over 75k copies have been distributed nationally both online and in-store. Peppa Pig products will also have a presence in Chinaâs first Hamleys toy store that is set to open its doors on October 10th. eOneâs Hong Kong team is developing bespoke Peppa artwork for a branded bay in the store."
Re: Wealth transfer maybe that's why the rebuffed itv - they haven't got the wealth transfer locked in before any takeover is considered!
Wealth transfer Good morningAt agm board proposing to establish option scheme comprising up to 10% shares, about £100m, to be issued at not less than 85% market value. That equates to £15m wealth transfer from current shareholders to employees and without those employees and directors taking risk...I.e. Buying the shares. Id also be concerned a out waving preemption on 66% and director authority to allocate shares. We will see what Canadian funds say about that, but yellow warning.Mr Leighton, I like to see the directors interests aligned and free options does not expose them to downside. A..
Re: To celebrate .... This piggy has a blood on its nose after getting into the trough at 171 and missing a limit sell at 254.Definition of long trem investment: short term investment gone wrongAxel ... looking forward to a big divi then.
To celebrate .... ...... so to celebrate, Peppa Pig put on her big pink wellington boots,and went out to find some puddles in which to make a big splash .... !!!SAGE
Minimum ETO will accept is 284p [link] have been watching this since the speculation started and subsequent bid from ITV, somehow I thought ITV would not come back with a higher offer and that ETOs share price would drop accordingly. The original offer of 236p was unanimously rejected as having substantially undervalued ETO, yet one major shareholder has stated that the minimum ETO would accept is 284p, so if the other predators that have been circling and watching from the sideline want ETO, they know what to write on the cheque.Interesting times ahead, I will add on any further weakness should it present itself. ETO is a solid Co with excellent content and the completion of the recent full acquisition has made it even a more compelling stock to own.Good luck
Re: ITV BID WITHDRAWN .... it would never have gone through anyway.....But it demonstrates there is great value and earnings here that the Board want us all to reap.So, sp will drift higher again to 300p+ over time ....SAGE
Re: ITV BID WITHDRAWN DROPPING NOW.
And now Thursday 25th a 15% drop !! ..... so why still so volatile ? ...... withdrawal of bid excitement ? ...... people dont see the growth potential for revenue ?.......August Bank hol looms, so investors closing the doors till Sept ?SAGE
ETO TV series success, renewed Good news:[link] "Global Renews Original Series Private Eyes" August 23, 2016Global's new series of the summer, Private Eyes is renewed for a second season. The series, from leading independent studio Entertainment One (eOne), has received an impressive 18 episode order, with production set to begin in Toronto this fall....Private Eyes was an instant success for Global audiences and we are thrilled to welcome back a second season, said Maria Hale, Senior Vice President, Global Entertainment and Content Acquisition, Corus...eOne controls international rights for the series."