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Interim Management Statement

RNS Number : 2562U
Pinewood Shepperton plc
13 May 2008
 

Pinewood Shepperton plc


Interim Management Statement



Pinewood Shepperton plc ("the Company"), the leading European provider of studio and related services to the worldwide film and television industry, today issues its first interim management statement, for the period 1st January to 12th May 2008, made in accordance with the UK Listing Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

 

Overall Summary

  • Revenue performance for the period ahead of comparable period last year

  • Strong levels of business in the film and television services activities

  • Full year revenue expectations remain unchanged, supported by improving visibility on film revenues

 

Revenue Performance 


As anticipated, trading for the period was ahead of the comparable period last year and in line with statements made on the 3 April 2008 at the time of the Company's preliminary results (for the year to 31 December 2007).


Film

Film revenues reflected stronger demand than the same period last year. At this early stage of negotiations between the US studios and the Screen Actors Guild, there is cautious optimism about the outcome.


Television

Pinewood Shepperton plc continues to experience growth in demand for its television services to the benefit of television revenues.


Media Park

In Media Park revenues, performance has remained consistent, with progress being maintained on the Company's development strategy for its principal studio sites.


Outlook 


The Company believes its diversification and growth strategy is well founded and the current level of visibility on prospective revenues reinforces confidence in the outlook for the year as a whole, notwithstanding the current economic climate.

 

 

Financial Calendar

 

In line with the revised reporting requirements the next event in the Company's financial calendar is:

 

Annual General Meeting, 23 June 2008 

 

  For further information, please contact:

 

Pinewood Shepperton plc


Ivan Dunleavy - Chief Executive  

01753 656 183



Brunswick Group LLP


James Olley / Oliver Hughes

020 7404 5959



About Pinewood Shepperton Plc


Pinewood Shepperton plc, comprising Pinewood, Shepperton and Teddington Studios is at the heart of British film and television infrastructure and is one of Europe's leading studio infrastructure groups.  


The Company provides facilities for major national and international film production, filmed television, studio (electronic) television recording, the filming of commercials and post production services, and a growing community of over 280 media businesses. www.pinewoodgroup.com




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