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http://www.xdcinema.com/news/2010/02/EIB-to-lend-up-to-EUR-65-million-to-XDC-for-its-digitization-roll-out-plans-in-Europe
EIB to lend up to EUR 65 million to XDC for its digitization roll-out plans in Europe Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} EIB to lend up to EUR 65 million to XDC for its digitization roll-out plans in Europe The European Investment Bank will grant financing of up to EUR 65 million to XDC, the n°1 digital cinema service company in Europe, in the framework of the financing structured by BNP Paribas Fortis to contribute to its digitization roll-out plans in Europe. This will also strengthen XDC’s research and development activities to further improve its digital cinema solutions. The loan facility granted by BNP Paribas Fortis, KBC, CBC and the EIB - the financing institution of the European Union - will finance digital cinema equipment aimed to be deployed in European cinemas in the scope of the “Virtual Print Fee” co-financing scheme. This scheme based on cost sharing between exhibitors and distributors has been signed by XDC with the 6 Majors Studio’s to convert up to 8,000 screens to digital over the next 4 years. The participation of the EIB in the first tranche of the loan facility amounts to EUR 16 million. KBC Bank and CBC Bank will also participate in this facility with a contribution of EUR 10 million. BNP Paribas Fortis which had been mandated last year to structure, arrange and underwrite this 2 x EUR 50 millions project finance loan facility will provide the remainder of the first tranche or EUR 24 million. The loan will benefit, for a substantial portion, from an insurance cover provided by ONDD, the Belgian Export Credit Agency. Ahead of these senior debt arrangements, XDC entered into a financing agreement with Barco, one of its preferred digital projector manufacturer partners. Barco will participate in this structure through a specific and tailored made vendor financing program. "Financing capacity and technical innovation are key matters for XDC’s business plan execution” said Serge Plasch, XDC’s CEO. “This EIB loan facility will secure our long term senior debt requirements. Moreover, this will allow XDC to emphasize its R&D projects to serve the market with innovative solutions.” EIB President Philippe Maystadt explained “how crucial it is, and even more in this period of shortened credit for niche sectors, to support long-term investment for young, performing SMEs with high potential. It is also important to support innovative projects with a strong R&D component with tailor-made financial products such as the Risk Sharing Finance Facility for Research Development and Innovation (RSFF) which we are using for XDC. He also added: We are pleased to support the development of XDC ; it has created its unique position as a key contributor in its field, bringing added-value to the distributors and exhibitors going to digital, and becoming a leader in the high-tech world of cinema.” Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Contacts At XDC International: Serge Plasch, CEO, Tel.: +32 4 364 12 06 - Email: spl@xdcinema.com Pierre Flamant, VP Finance, Tel.: +32 4 364 12 16 – Email : pfl@xdcinema.com At the EIB : For the media : Sabine Parisse,Tel.: +352 4379 83340 - Email : s.parisse@eib.org ou Léon Vivier, Tel. : +32 475812455 - Email : leon.vivier@skynet.be For RSFF financing operations : Marc D’hooge, Tel. : +352 4379 87211 - Email : m.dhooge@eib.org Background information: About XDC International XDC is the n°1 digital cinema company in Europe with more than 1.350 committed digital screens out of which 50% have already been deployed. XDC HQ is based in Liege (Belgium) and provides end-to-end digital cinema solutions including equipment supply, financing (VPF, leasing, etc), training, installation and 24/7 maintenance, as well as content processing and delivery. The company is the first entity to have VPF digital cinema deployment agreements with all 6 major US studios Warner, Fox, Universal, Paramount, Sony and Disney for a total of 8,000 digital screens in 22 European countries. Besides its financing program with ING Lease, XDC has set up a global financing of 100 million Euro with a bank consortium led by BNP Paribas Fortis to allow the VPF roll out of 2,000 digital screens for its European deployment program. XDC Digital Content Lab has been processing more than 600 different titles, and offers a full service including mastering, duplication, key management, 24/7 helpdesk, extranet tracking, physical/virtual delivery. Last but not least, XDC is also very active in Alternative Content by offering a full service from booking and promotion up to delivery, reporting and box office collection. The main shareholders are EVS Broadcast Equipment (www.evs-global.com) (Euronext Brussels: EVS, Bloomberg: EVS BB, Reuters: EVSB.BR), GIMV (www.gimv.com) (Euronext Brussels: GIMB, Bloomberg: GIMB BB, Reuters: GIMV.BR) and SRIW (www.sriw.be). About the EIB and RSFF The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the long-term lending arm of the European Union, and is wholly owned by the 27 EU member states. Its mission is to support through its activities the development of EU policies. It does this mainly by providing loans from funds raised on capital markets on favorable terms thanks to its AAA credit rating. The Bank permanently adapts its activity to developments in EU policy and contributes chiefly to economic and social cohesion, environmental protection, research and innovation, support for SMEs, the development of trans-European transport and energy networks and the promotion of secure, competitive and sustainable energy supplies. Every year, it makes available finance totalling some EUR 50bn in support of projects located in the EU. (More information on www.eib.org ) The Risk Sharing Finance Facility (RSFF) is a joint EIB and European Commission initiative which supports the development of research, development and innovation (RDI) projects by improving access to debt financing and creating additional funding capacity for the sector. The facility directly promotes the EU’s objective of making Europe the world’s most competitive, knowledge-driven economy. RSFF is funded jointly by the EIB and the EU’s Seventh Research Framework Programme and will cover the financial risks associated with RDI projects worth up to EUR 10bn. In the facility’s first 2 ½ years of operation, the EIB has concluded contracts totalling EUR 4,5 billion for RDI projects from a wide range of sectors, notably renewable energy, automotive research and biotechnology. XDC s.a. XDC s.a. <xdc@xdcinema.com>XDC2010-02-12T14:00:19+01:00
http://www.xdcinema.com/news/2010/01/XDC-Appoints-David-Pope-as-Director-of-Operations-for-United-Kingdom---Ireland
XDC Appoints David Pope as Director of Operations for United Kingdom & IrelandXDC Appoints David Pope as Director of Operations for United Kingdom & Ireland Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} From January 2010, David Pope joins XDC, the n°1 digital cinema company in Europe, to lead the operations in United Kingdom and Ireland. David Pope’s background is in audio and electronics, with an HND in electronics and control engineering from Cambridge College of Technology and the Association of Professional Recording Studios (APRS) diploma in sound engineering from the University of Surrey. He is a member of the Audio Engineering Society as well as BKSTS, SMPTE and the IOD (Institute of Directors). David spent the early part of his career with Neve Electronics and Sony Broadcast & Communications. In the late nineties David returned to Sony to develop a new business, Sony Cinema Products Europe, which first fired his enthusiasm for cinema surround sound. Building on his Cinema sound experience, he joined DTS Europe in 2001 as Director of Business Development for DTS’s new electronic subtitling system. David played a key role in the DWG (Disability Working Group) in establishing a subtitling and audio description service to UK cinemas. David Pope, Director of Operations – UK & IE of XDC, said: “I’m proud to have been hired by XDC. It’s for me a challenge to initiate and develop the activities of XDC out of continental Europe. I will be responsible for the sales & business development activities for exhibition and distribution, as well as setting up the local activities linked to the first XDC VPF contracts.” Fabrice Testa, Vice President Sales & Business Development of XDC, added: “I am very happy to get in my team an experienced person like David Pope. He knows very well the cinema industry, and particularly the digital cinema business. David will mainly focus on meeting UK exhibitors and distributors and explaining why the XDC’s VPF business proposal has been so successful so far in continental Europe, and why this is also an unique opportunity in UK. David will also support the business relationships that XDC has developed with Irish key players.” Serge Plasch, CEO of XDC, concluded: “UK is one of the most advanced country in Europe with respect to digital cinema. XDC wants to take a significant market share on this territory, not only by providing to exhibition digital equipment transition though VPF scheme, but also by offering to distributors the XDC Content Lab services as well as our efficient innovative extranet solutions to third-party labs. Last but not least, XDC has a highly skilled English-speaking professional helpdesk and NOC able to support any digital server connected to XDC Network.” Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} David Pope - +44 754 509 30 30 – dpo@xdcinema.com Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} About XDC XDC is the n°1 digital cinema company in Europe with more than 1.350 committed digital screens out of which 50% have already been deployed. XDC HQ is based in Liege (Belgium) and provides end-to-end digital cinema solutions including equipment supply, financing (VPF, leasing, etc.), training, installation and 24/7 maintenance, as well as content processing and delivery. The company is the first entity to have VPF digital cinema deployment agreements with all 6 major US studios Warner, Fox, Universal, Paramount, Sony and Disney for a total of 8,000 digital screens in 22 European countries. Besides its financing program with ING Lease, XDC has set up a global financing of 100 millions Euros with a bank consortium led by BNP Paribas Fortis to allow the VPF roll out of 2,000 digital screens for its European deployment program. XDC Digital Content Lab has been processing more than 600 different titles, and offers a full service including mastering, duplication, key management, 24/7 helpdesk, extranet tracking, physical/virtual delivery. Last but not least, XDC is also very active in Alternative Content by offering a full service from booking and promotion up to delivery, reporting and box office collection. For further information see www.xdcinema.com. XDC s.a. XDC s.a. <xdc@xdcinema.com>XDC2010-01-25T08:14:43+01:00
http://www.xdcinema.com/news/2010/01/XDC-and-FTT-to-pool-forces
XDC and FTT to pool forces Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} XDC and FTT to pool forces -Deutsche Übersetzung hierunter -version française plus bas Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Since the end of 2009 Film Ton Technik (FTT) forms part of XDC International. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Having co-operated successfully in the field of digital cinema for more than 4 years, XDC SA, European leader in digital cinema services, and FTT, a Düsseldorf-based distributor and integrator of cinema equipment, decided to strengthen their relationships even further. For this purpose, XDC took over the majority of shares in FTT group at the end of 2009. In return, Thomas Rüttgers, managing partner of FTT, became shareholder in XDC International and member of the Supervisory Board. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} This combination aims at promoting digital cinema deployment together and at offering the exhibitors a comprehensive service network for both, technical and commercial issues. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Serge Plasch, CEO of XDC, said: “I am delighted that we could put the cooperation between FTT and its subsidiaries on a new platform.” He stressed that the past had shown that FTT was a perfect partner for XDC to boost the digital rollout on a European scale. Mr. Plasch sees the advantages of the new partnership in customer service, in particular: “We have always focussed on a premium local technical service for exhibitors and with the integration of FTT into the XDC group we will be able to provide some extra benefits for the exhibitors.” Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Thomas Rüttgers also underlines the benefits of the partnership: “Last year, digital cinema really gained momentum and that trend is even likely to accelerate in 2010.” According to his statement it is most important to set the right standards now. Mr. Rüttgers remarked that especially customer service via a Network Operation Centre and a database system were important aspects and both XDC’s know-how and expertise in this context went without saying: “We are convinced that XDC is the competent partner to meet all challenges involved with the digital rollout“, he said. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} However, the proven internal company structure of FTT will remain unchanged: Thomas Rüttgers will remain chairman of the company management and, hence, the leading force of FTT group. In this context, it is evident that FTT will continue to operate under its present brand name. Hannsdieter Rüttgers, founder of the company, welcomes the current development: “In the digital age a comprehensive network of partners is essential for being able to offer your customers an attractive service package.” Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} The first project of both companies in the framework of their new partnership will be the implementation of the first 100 VPF screens in Germany. At the end of last year, this magic threshold was already achieved and digital installations e.g. at sites in Bad Tölz, Güstrow, Mönchengladbach, Walldorf and Zweibrücken will start in the upcoming months. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} About XDC Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} XDC is the European leader for Digital Cinema technology and services in Europe with more than 1.350 committed digital screens in 11 European countries (Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Austria, Portugal, Belgium, The Netherlands, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland) out of which 50% have already been deployed. XDC HQ is based in Liege (Belgium) and provides end-to-end digital cinema solutions including equipment supply, financing (VPF, leasing, etc.), training, installation and 24/7 maintenance, as well as content processing and delivery. The company is the first entity to have VPF digital cinema deployment agreements with all 6 major US studios Warner, Fox, Universal, Paramount, Sony and Disney for a total of 8,000 digital screens in 22 European countries. Besides its financing program with ING Lease, XDC has set up a global financing of 100 millions Euros with a bank consortium led by BNP Paribas Fortis to allow the VPF roll out of 2,000 digital screens for its European deployment program. XDC Digital Content Lab has been processing more than 600 different titles, and offers a full service including mastering, duplication, key management, 24/7 helpdesk, extranet tracking, physical/virtual delivery. Last but not least, XDC is also very active in Alternative Content by offering a full service from booking and promotion up to delivery, reporting and box office collection. For further information see www.xdcinema.com. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} About FTT Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} FILM-TON-TECHNIK Hannsdieter Rüttgers GmbH (FTT) is based in Düsseldorf. As a cinema service provider with 50 years of experience FTT has already implemented a large number of projects for multiplexes and independent cinemas in Germany and abroad and has got subsidiaries in Austria, Hungary, Poland and the Netherlands. Apart from project planning as well as selling and installing traditional 35mm technology FTT has been active in the field of digital cinema and electronic advertising for more than 7 years and established itself as a system integrator. For further information see www.ftt-online.de. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} For any further information please contact: XDC - Serge Plasch, CEO – T +32 4 364 12 06 - spl@xdcinema.com FTT – Angela Bünger, Public Relations – T +49 211 30 20 51 10 – buenger@ftt-online.de ---------------------------------------------------------- Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} XDC und FTT bündeln Kräfte Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Seit Ende 2009 ist die Film Ton Technik (FTT) Teil der XDC International. Nach über 4 Jahren erfolgreicher Zusammenarbeit im Bereich D-Cinema haben sich XDC SA, europaweiter Marktführer im Bereich D-Cinema-Serviceleistungen, und das Düsseldorfer Kinotechnikunternehmen FTT dazu entschlossen, sich künftig noch stärker aneinander zu binden. XDC hat daher zu Ende des Jahres 2009 die Mehrheit der Geschäftsanteile an der FTT-Unternehmensgruppe übernommen. Im Gegenzug wird Thomas Rüttgers, geschäftsführender Gesellschafter von FTT, Anteilseigner von XDC International und Mitglied des Aufsichtsrats. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Ziel dieses Zusammenschlusses ist es, gemeinsam die digitale Umrüstung in Europa zu fördern und den Kinobetreibern ein flächendeckendes Servicenetzwerk sowohl im technischen als auch kaufmännischen Bereich anzubieten. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Serge Plasch, Geschäftsführer von XDC, sagte: „Ich freue mich sehr, dass es uns gelungen ist, unsere intensive Zusammenarbeit mit FTT und ihren jeweiligen Tochtergesellschaften auf eine neue Basis zu stellen.“ Die Vergangenheit habe gezeigt, dass FTT der ideale Partner für XDC sei, um den digitalen Rollout auf europäischer Ebene weiter voranzubringen. Plasch sieht besonders im Servicebereich starke Vorteile für die neue Partnerschaft: „Unser Hauptaugenmerk ist und war immer ein erstklassiger technischer Kundenservice vor Ort, und mit der Eingliederung von FTT in die XDC-Gruppe können wir hier weitere Vorteile für den Kinobetreiber erzielen.“ Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Auch Thomas Rüttgers sieht die Zusammenarbeit als starke Bereicherung: „Im vergangenen Jahr hat der D-Cinema-Zug stark an Fahrt zugelegt und 2010 wird sich die Geschwindigkeit nochmals steigern.“ Darum sei es wichtig, jetzt die richtigen Zeichen zu setzen. Ein wesentlicher Punkt sei hierbei vor allem die Kundenbetreuung in den Bereichen Network Operation Center und Datenbanksystem. Hier spreche das Know-How und die Expertise von XDC für sich. „Wir sind überzeugt, mit XDC den richtigen Partner an unserer Seite zu haben, um für den weiteren Rollout und alle hiermit verbundenen Herausforderungen gerüstet zu sein“, so Rüttgers weiter. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Bei der internen Organisationsstruktur von FTT setzt man weiterhin auf Bewährtes: Thomas Rüttgers wird auch in Zukunft als Vorsitzender der Geschäftsführung die Geschicke des Unternehmens lenken. Auch der Name FTT bleibt unverändert bestehen. Hannsdieter Rüttgers, Firmengründer der ersten Stunde, begrüßt die aktuelle Entwicklung: „Im digitalen Zeitalter ist ein dichtes Partnernetzwerk unerlässlich, um den Kunden ein attraktives Leistungsangebot unterbreiten zu können.“ Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Erstes gemeinsames Projekt im Rahmen der neuen Partnerschaft wird die Realisierung der ersten 100 VPF-Leinwände in Deutschland sein. Bereits Ende letzten Jahres hatte man gemeinsam die magische Schwelle erreicht und wird nun in den kommenden Monaten des neuen Jahres u. a. an den Standorten Bad Tölz, Güstrow, Mönchengladbach, Walldorf und Zweibrücken mit der digitalen Umrüstung beginnen. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Über XDC Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Mit mehr als 1.350 unter Vertrag stehenden digitalen Leinwänden in 11 europäischen Ländern (Österreich, Portugal, Deutschland, der Schweiz, Spanien, Belgien, den Niederlanden, Ungarn, Tschechien, der Slowakei und Polen), von denen 50% bereits im Einsatz sind, ist XDC europaweiter Marktführer im Bereich D-Cinema-Technik und -Serviceleistungen. XDC hat ihren Hauptsitz in Lüttich (Belgien) und bietet komplette D-Cinema-Systemlösungen inklusive Lieferung, Finanzierung (VPF, Leasing o. ä.), Training, Installation und 24/7-Wartung sowie Contentbearbeitung und –lieferung an. Das Unternehmen konnte als erster VPF-Dienstleister Einbringungsverträge mit den 6 Hollywoodstudios Warner, Fox, Universal, Paramount, Sony und Disney über insgesamt 8.000 digitale Leinwände in 22 europäischen Ländern abschließen. Neben dem Finanzierungsprogramm mit ING Lease hat XDC ebenfalls einen Finanzierungsrahmenvertrag über 100 Millionen Euro mit einem Bankenkonsortium unter Federführung von BNP Paribas Fortis abgeschlossen, der die Finanzierung der ersten 2.000 digitalen Leinwände ihres europaweiten Einsatzprogramms abdeckt. Das Digital Content Lab von XDC hat über 600 verschiedene digitale Titel bearbeitet und bietet einen Allroundservice inklusive Mastering, Vervielfältigung, Schlüsselverwaltung, 24-Stunden-Hotline an 7 Tagen pro Woche, Extranet-Tracking, Lieferung auf Festplatte oder virtuell. Zu guter Letzt ist XDC auch im Bereich Alternativer Content aktiv und bietet einen Allroundservice von Buchung und Werbung bis hin zu Lieferung, Reporting und Ticketing an. Weitere Informationen unter www.xdcinema.com. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Über FTT Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Die FILM-TON-TECHNIK Hannsdieter Rüttgers GmbH hat ihren Hauptsitz in Düsseldorf. Als Kinoausstatter mit 50-jähriger Tradition hat FTT bereits zahlreiche Projekte für Multiplexe und Einzelkinos im In- und Ausland realisiert und verfügt über Niederlassungen in Österreich, Polen, Ungarn und den Niederlanden. Neben Planung, Projektierung, Vertrieb und Installation von klassischer Kinotechnik ist FTT seit vielen Jahren auch im Bereich E- und D-Cinema aktiv und hat sich als Systemintegrator einen Namen gemacht. Weitere Informationen unter www.ftt-online.de. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Für weitere Informationen kontaktieren Sie bitte: XDC - Serge Plasch, Geschäftsführer – T +32 4 364 12 06 - spl@xdcinema.com FTT – Angela Bünger, Public Relations – T +49 211 30 20 51 10 – buenger@ftt-online.de --------------------------------------------------------- Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} XDC et FTT unissent leurs forces Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Seit Ende 2009 ist die Film Ton Technik (FTT) Teil der XDC International. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Après une coopération fructueuse depuis plus de 4 ans, XDC SA, leader européen de services dans le domaine du cinéma numérique et FTT, distributeur et intégrateur d’équipements de cinéma dont le siège est situé à Düsseldorf, ont décidé de renforcer leur partenariat. De ce fait, XDC a repris la majorité des actions du groupe FTT fin 2009. Thomas Rüttgers, associé gérant de FTT est par la même occasion devenu actionnaire et membre du Conseil de surveillance de XDC. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Cette union vise à donner un coup d’accélérateur au développement du cinéma numérique en Europe, en offrant aux exploitants de salles de cinéma, un vaste réseau de services tant au niveau technique que commercial. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Serge Plasch, administrateur délégué de XDC, dit : « Je suis ravi que nous ayons réussi à donner une nouvelle dimension à notre coopération existante avec le groupe FTT. » Il a souligné que le passé a démontré que pour XDC, FTT et ses filiales était le partenaire parfait pour accélérer le déploiement du cinéma numérique en Europe. M. Plasch voit les avantages du nouveau partenariat tout particulièrement pour le service qu’il peut apporter à ses clients: « nous nous sommes toujours concentrés sur un service technique local haut de gamme pour les exploitants et avec l'intégration de FTT dans le groupe XDC nous serons capables d’offrir une plus-value significative aux exploitants. » Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Thomas Rüttgers souligne également les avantages de cette collaboration: « L'année dernière, le cinéma numérique a vraiment gagné beaucoup de terrain et cette tendance va probablement encore s’accélérer en 2010. » Selon lui, le plus important maintenant, est de déterminer les normes du niveau de service. M. Rüttgers insiste sur le fait qu’un service clientèle via un « Network Operations Centre » utilisant un système de gestion de base de données intégré est un aspect particulièrement important. Le savoir-faire et l’expertise de XDC en la matière vont de soi, par conséquent: « Nous sommes convaincus que XDC est le partenaire idéal pour relever tous les défis relatifs au déploiement numérique », a-t-il dit. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Toutefois, la structure interne bien rodée de la société FTT restera inchangée: Thomas Rüttgers restera la force dirigeante de la société et président du groupe FTT. Par conséquent, FTT continuera à exercer sous le même nom. Hannsdieter Rüttgers, fondateur de la société, accueille cette évolution avec plaisir : « A l’heure du numérique, un partenariat entre des réseaux compétents est essentiel si on veut être capable d’offrir un package complet et attractif à ses clients ». Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Le premier projet concret de cette nouvelle collaboration sera la mise en œuvre des 100 premiers écrans VPF contracté en Allemagne. Fin de l’année dernière, ce seuil magique a été atteint et des installations numériques notamment sur les sites de Bad Tölz, Güstrow, Mönchengladbach, Walldorf et Zweibrücken, commenceront dans les mois à venir. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} À propos de XDC Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} XDC est le leader européen dans les technologies et services lies au cinéma numérique, avec des engagements pour plus de 1.350 écrans numériques dans 11 pays européens (Autriche, Portugal, Allemagne, Suisse, Espagne, Belgique, Pays-Bas, Hongrie, République Tchèque, Slovaquie, Pologne), dont plus de 50% ont déjà été déployés. Le siège social de XDC est situé à Liège, en Belgique. La société offre des solutions complètes comprenant la fourniture des équipements, le financement (VPF, leasing, …), la formation, l’installation et l’assistance, ainsi que la gestion et la livraison du contenu. XDC est le premier à avoir des accords de déploiement VPF avec les 6 grands studios américains Warner, Fox, Universal, Paramount, Sony et Disney, pour un total de 8.000 écrans numériques dans 22 pays européens. Outre le financement mis en place avec ING Lease, XDC a aussi un accord global de financement avec BNP Paribas Fortis pour EUR 100 millions permettant le déploiement de ses premiers 2.000 écrans numériques. Le laboratoire numérique de XDC a traité plus de 600 titres différents, et offre un service global comprenant encodage, duplication, gestion des clés, assistance 24h/24 et 7jrs/7, suivi extranet, livraison physique/virtuelle. Enfin, XDC est aussi actif dans la fourniture, la gestion et la promotion de Contenu Alternatif pour les cinémas, en offrant un service complet, de la réservation et la promotion à la livraison, le reporting et la collecte du box office. Pour plus de renseignements, visitez www.xdcinema.com. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} À propos de FTT Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} FILM-TON-TECHNIK Hannsdieter Rüttgers GmbH (FTT) est situé à Düsseldorf. En tant que prestataire de service auprès des cinémas et avec 50 ans d’expérience, FTT a déjà mis en œuvre un grand nombre de projets pour des multiplexes ou des cinémas indépendants en Allemagne et à l’étranger. FTT a également des filiales en Autriche, en Hongrie, en Pologne et aux Pays-Bas. Mis à part la planification de projet, la vente et l’’instalation traditionnelle de technologie 35mm, FTT a été actif dans le domaine du cinéma numérique et de la publicité électronique pendant plus de 7 ans et s’est ainsi établi en tant qu’intégrateur de systèmes. Pour plus de renseignements, visitez www.ftt-online.de. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Pour plus de renseignements, vous pouvez contacter : XDC - Serge Plasch, Administrateur délégué – T +32 4 364 12 06 - spl@xdcinema.com FTT – Angela Bünger, Public Relations – T +49 211 30 20 51 10 – buenger@ftt-online.de XDC s.a. XDC s.a. <xdc@xdcinema.com>XDC2010-01-11T18:00:18+01:00
http://www.xdcinema.com/news/2009/12/XDC-secures-EUR-15-3-million-growth-capital
XDC secures EUR 15.3 million growth capital Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Gimv, SRIW and existing shareholders provide additional funding for XDC’s pan-European roll-out of digital cinema Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} XDC, European leader in digital cinema services, has taken a major step forward in order to execute its strategy to deploy and service more than 8,000 digital cinema screens across Europe by 2015. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} XDC is the first company to have VPF digital cinema deployment agreements with all 6 major US film studios for a total of 8,000 digital screens in 22 European countries. VPFs (Virtual Print Fees) allow cinema exhibitors to invest in digitalisation with the financial support of the film studios, throughout XDC, deploying entity. XDC’s VPF agreements make it the largest player in the roll-out of digital cinema in Europe. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} As only 5% of the European movie screens have already been digitalized, digital cinema is expected to grow tremendously in the coming years, thanks to the VPF system and a strong market demand for 3D movies and alternative content. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} The new EUR 15.3 million funding by Gimv, SRIW and selected existing investors, provides the company with the funds to finance its growth in the coming years. Founding partner EVS remains the most important investor with a 30.2% fully diluted stake (41.3% not diluted) while SRIW and Gimv become cornerstone investors with a 20.7% and 20.2% stake (fully diluted) respectively. Olivier Vanderijst, Chairman of the Executive Committee of SRIW, stated: “XDC is today the European leader in its sector. Following our first investment in 2008, our additional commitment in this major financing reflects our mission to support Walloon companies in their international expansion. It is also another evidence of the SRIW involvement in new technologies.” Eric Bauche, Executive Committee Advisor at SRIW, added: “Last but not least, XDC shall create new vacancies in Liege (Belgium) and across Europe for highly skilled people in the coming years.” Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Alain Keppens, Head Buyouts & Growth - Belgium at Gimv, stated: “Gimv is very pleased to further strengthen XDC’s capital and become co-investor together with EVS. Our Buyouts & Growth and Technology teams were able to tap on our knowledge from current and past investments in the entertainment and media sectors, such as Barco, Alfacam and Kinepolis Group. We believe that the combination of XDC’s strong capital base, its financing agreements with banks and its strong support and service offering should enable the company to capture a major part of this high-growth market. Moreover, we are convinced that the company is well-positioned to reinforce its leadership in Europe.” Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Serge Plasch, CEO of XDC, stated: “Securing new funding in this challenging financial climate shows the market potential of XDC’s technology and services. We are very proud that a new investor such as Gimv shares the vision with SRIW and our founding shareholders. With this funding, the company will be able to accelerate its network deployment and to expand its digital content services to the European cinema industry and beyond.” Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} About XDC International XDC is the European leader for Digital Cinema technology and services in Europe with more than 1.350 committed digital screens in 11 European countries (Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Austria, Portugal, Belgium, The Netherlands, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland) out of which 50% have already been deployed. XDC HQ is based in Liege (Belgium) and provides end-to-end digital cinema solutions including equipment supply, financing (VPF, leasing, …), training, installation and 24/7 maintenance, as well as content processing and delivery. The company is the first entity to have VPF digital cinema deployment agreements with all 6 major US studios Warner, Fox, Universal, Paramount, Sony and Disney for a total of 8,000 digital screens in 22 European countries. Besides its financing program with ING Lease, XDC has set up a global financing of 100 millions Euros with a bank consortium led by BNP Paribas Fortis to allow the VPF roll out of 2,000 digital screens for its European deployment program. XDC Digital Content Lab has been processing more than 600 different titles, and offers a full service including mastering, duplication, key management, 24/7 helpdesk, extranet tracking, physical/virtual delivery. Last but not least, XDC is also very active in Alternative Content by offering a full service from booking and promotion up to delivery, reporting and box office collection. www.xdcinema.com About SRIW SRIW is the corporate investment vehicle owned by the Walloon Region. Founded in 1979, it currently manages around EUR 1 billion of assets. SRIW provides long term equity or equity-linked funding to support the international expansion of Walloon companies and attract foreign companies in that region. SRIW focuses on industrial companies, as well as environmental activities, technologies and telecommunications. www.sriw.be About Gimv Gimv (Euronext Brussels: GIMB, Bloomberg: GIMB BB, Reuters: GIMV.BR) is a European investment company with nearly 30 years of experience in private equity and venture capital. The company is listed on NYSE Euronext Brussels and currently manages around EUR 1.7 billion of assets. Gimv invests in buyouts and provides growth capital to established companies and has local teams in Belgium, France, The Netherlands and Germany. Gimv makes venture capital investments in high tech sectors through its specialist teams in Life Sciences, Technology and Cleantech. www.gimv.com About EVS EVS Broadcast Equipment (Euronext Brussels: EVS, Bloomberg: EVS BB, Reuters: EVSB.BR) is a world-wide leader in developing and selling live and near-live digital solutions for Television and Video content related corporations. Based in Liege, Belgium, it is listed on NYSE Euronext and currently employs more than 270 staff in 13 countries. EVS booked EUR 110 million sales in 2008. EVS serves more than 1.000 customers including NBC, BSkyB, FOX, RTL, NHK, CANAL+, CCTV, BBC, ZDF and many more. It pioneered Digital Cinema solutions in 1999 and, concentrating on broadcast technologies, spun-out this business line in 2004. www.evs-global.com XDC s.a. XDC s.a. <xdc@xdcinema.com>XDC2009-12-23T09:00:17+01:00
http://www.xdcinema.com/news/2009/12/Helios-and-XDC-Agree-To-Deploy-100-Digital-Screens-In-Poland
Helios and XDC Agree To Deploy 100 Digital Screens In Poland Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Helios, a leading exhibitor in Poland, and XDC, the n°1 digital cinema service company in Europe, have agreed on the deployment of digital cinema systems in 100 of Helios screens in Poland. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} The agreement between Helios and XDC includes the roll out of DCI-compliant projection systems co-financed by the Virtual Print Fee (VPF) model. Rollout is scheduled to begin in 2010. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Tomasz Jagiello, President of Helios stated “We are very happy that we may participate in the scheme offered by major studios and developed by XDC, leading digital technology provider. Cooperation with XDC will let our company join the group of the most technologically advanced digital cinema network in Europe. Without this help and cooperation, Helios, currently managing 20 digital/3D screens, would not be able to achieve the highest level of quality development so fast. The agreement with XDC is considered by us both as business opportunity as well as honor and recognition of our work.”. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Serge Plasch, XDC’s Chief Executive Officer said: “It’s for XDC a great honour to announce this VPF deal in Poland. Helios is a very dynamic exhibitor in this territory. This agreement demonstrates again that XDC is leading the digital cinema business in Europe. We are still the only company to have agreements with all the 6 Major US studios, including Warner Bros. Moreover, we are the only deploying entity to be able to offer a secured and no-risk financed solution through our agreement with BNP Paribas Fortis via a senior debt of 100 millions Euros.” Under the terms of the agreement with XDC, Helios will exclusively install DCI-compliant digital projection systems. Helios will also implement a fully integrated and networked solution in each complex, thanks to XDC’s advanced Theatre Management System and Central Library, the XDC’s CineStore® Plaza. A content delivery network will also be implemented by XDC in order to allow distributors to deliver films directly by satellite and/or broadband connection to the cinemas, as well as to give the opportunity to Helios to perform live 2D and 3D transmissions. All the systems will be connected to the XDC’s NOC (Network Operations Centre) which will perform the hotline support and the preventative remote maintenance. Thanks to the sophisticated XDC’s CineStore Data web-based application, the frontline support (with the possibility to have a full remote monitoring of the digital systems) will be directly managed by Digital Cinema Polska’s technical staff. About XDC InternationalAs far as today, XDC has installed more than 600 digital screens in 11 European countries and is the leading service company, dedicated to building a pan-European digital cinema network. XDC provides end-to-end digital cinema solutions including equipment supply, financing (VPF, leasing, …), training, installation and maintenance, as well as content processing and delivery. The company is the first entity to have VPF digital cinema deployment agreements with all the 6 major US studios Warner, Fox, Universal, Paramount, Sony and Disney for a total of 8,000 digital screens in 22 European countries. Besides its financing program with ING Lease, XDC has set up a global financing of 100 millions Euros with BNP Paribas Fortis Bank to allow the VPF roll out of 2,000 digital screens for its European deployment program. Today, XDC has signed VPF deals with exhibitors for more than 750 screens spread over European countries (Austria, Portugal, Belgium, The Netherlands, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland) and has received commitment for 250 screens from exhibitors in Germany, Switzerland and Spain.XDC Digital Content Lab has been processing more than 600 different titles, and offers a full service including mastering, duplication, key management, 24/7 helpdesk, extranet tracking, physical/virtual delivery. Last but not least, XDC is also very active in Alternative Content by offering a full service from booking and promotion up to delivery, reporting and box office collection. XDC is a 47.2% subsidiary of EVS Broadcast Equipment (Nyse Euronext EVS.BR) and is supported by several leading financial investors. More info available at www.xdcinema.com. XDC Marketing & Communication Department - Tel.: +32 4 364 12 00 - Email: marcom@xdcinema.com About HeliosHelios Film Centre was founded in 1992 as a cinema exhibitor managing two traditional cinemas in Lodz. Today Helios is one of the leading cinema exhibitors in Poland with its market share over 23%, doubled for the last three years. Helios operates 26 cinemas in 24 cities running altogether 140 screens and 31 175 seats. Company is especially focused on development in middle-sized cities. XDC s.a. XDC s.a. <xdc@xdcinema.com>XDC2009-12-18T13:17:05+01:00
http://www.xdcinema.com/news/2009/10/XDC-Signs-First-Digital-Cinema-Deployment-Agreements-with-European-Independent-Distributors
XDC Signs First Digital Cinema Deployment Agreements with European Independent Distributors Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} XDC, the n°1 digital cinema service company in Europe, has signed non-exclusive long-term agreements with two (2) European distributors to contribute to the Virtual Print Fee (“VPF”) roll out started in Austria and Portugal. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Polyfilm Verleih ("Polyfilm") and Valentim de Carvalho Multimedia ("VCM") will support XDC, acting as a Deploying Entity, in order to roll out and fund digital systems for theatrical presentations, respectively, in Austria and Portugal. Under the terms of the agreements, Polyfilm and VCM have independently agreed to supply Austrian and Portuguese exhibitors with their feature films in digital form for projection on the VPF digital screens, as well as contribute to the financing of XDC's VPF DCI-compliant digital cinema projection systems. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Serge Plasch, XDC’s CEO said: “This is a very important milestone for XDC. It’s the first time in Europe that a VPF Deploying Entity signs long term agreements with independent distributors. Many others are already contributing by supplying their films in digital format and by paying VPF’s, and they should also sign long term agreements very soon.” Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Hans König, from Polyfilm commented: “We are satisfied that we got conditions which we were able to accept.”. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Luis Froes, from VCM said: "This is a very important step to VCM. Future is Digital and we want to be on the there since the beginning”. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} "This result demonstrates that XDC’s VPF-based model works. Independent distributors can achieve quite important savings with respect to the 35mm print costs, even by paying the VPF. Moreover, VPF has only to be paid during a limited period of time and for a limited number of digital screens," concluded Judith Michel, Content Services Sales Manager for XDC. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} About XDC International Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} As far as today, XDC has installed more than 500 digital screens in 10 European countries and is the leading service company, dedicated to building a pan-European digital cinema network. XDC provides end-to-end digital cinema solutions including equipment supply, financing (VPF, leasing, …), training, installation and maintenance, as well as content processing and delivery. The company is the first entity to have VPF digital cinema deployment agreements with all the 6 major US studios Warner, Fox, Universal, Paramount, Sony and Disney for a total of 8,000 digital screens in 22 European countries. Besides its financing program with ING Lease, XDC has set up a global financing of 100 millions Euros with BNP Paribas Fortis Bank to allow the VPF roll out of 2,000 digital screens for its European deployment program. Today, XDC has signed VPF deals with exhibitors for more than 750 screens spread over European countries (Austria, Portugal, Belgium, The Netherlands, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland) and has received commitment for 250 screens from exhibitors in Germany, Switzerland and Spain. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} XDC Digital Content Lab has been processing more than 500 different titles, and offers a full service including mastering, duplication, key management, 24/7 helpdesk, extranet tracking, physical/virtual delivery. Last but not least, XDC is also very active in Alternative Content by offering a full service from booking and promotion up to delivery, reporting and box office collection. XDC is a 47.2% subsidiary of EVS Broadcast Equipment (Nyse Euronext EVS.BR) and is supported by several leading financial investors. More info available at www.xdcinema.com. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} XDC Marketing & Communication Department - Tel.: +32 4 364 12 00 - Email: marcom@xdcinema.com XDC s.a. XDC s.a. <xdc@xdcinema.com>XDC2009-10-12T12:39:42+02:00
http://www.xdcinema.com/news/2009/07/Zon-Lusomundo-and-XDC-Start-Digital-Cinema-Roll-Out-in-Portugal
Zon Lusomundo and XDC Start Digital Cinema Roll Out in Portugal Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} The ZON Lusomundo’s large-scale digital cinema deployment will officially start August 20th. 28 cinema complexes for a total of 213 screens will be converted to digital before end 2010. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Out of 28 cinemas, 23 will be co-financed by the VPF mechanism. This represents a total of 178 screens: 111 screens will be installed in 2009 and 67 to be installed in 2010. 22 “non-VPF” screens will also be installed in 2009 leading to a total of 133 digital screens already converted this year. The VPF backed roll out is financed by ING Corporate Clients Belgium, in collaboration with ING Lease Belgium. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Luis Roboredo Mota, Managing Director of ZON Lusomundo stated: ”This is the industrial revolution on the exhibition industry. It will be a new era in the cinema exhibition in Portugal. ZON Lusomundo will provide a better customer experience with operational benefits to the company. New contents will be showed to the Portuguese cinemagoers, like sport, music and gaming. We will increase the number of screens to 3D Digital and new locations. We are really confident, that together with XDC we will create a new landmark that will introduce ZON Lusomundo in a new stage ready for the future”. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Under the terms of the agreement with XDC, Zon Lusomundo will exclusively install DCI-compliant digital projection systems: Barco 2K (and further 4K) DLP Cinema projectors and XDC’s CineStore® Solo G3 D-Cinema servers. Zon Lusomundo will also implement a fully integrated and networked solution in each complex, thanks to XDC’s advanced Theatre Management System and Central Library, the XDC’s CineStore® Plaza. A satellite content delivery network will also be implemented by XDC in order to allow distributors to deliver films directly by satellite to the cinemas, as well as to give the opportunity to Zon Lusomundo to perform live 2D and 3D transmissions. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} All the systems will be connected to the XDC’s NOC (Network Operations Centre) which will perform the hotline support and the preventative remote maintenance. Thanks to the sophisticated XDC’s CineStore Data web-based application, the frontline support (with the possibility to have a full remote monitoring of the digital systems) will be directly managed by the Zon Lusomundo’s technical staff. Last but not least, Videovisao Electronica, will carry out the installations and will perform the on-site maintenance. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Fabrice Testa, VP Sales & Business Development with XDC concluded: “It’s really a pleasure working with Zon Lusomundo team. They understand the challenges of the digital cinema revolution. Indeed, on the one hand, they are committed to bring the most advanced experience to moviegoers. On the second hand, they have already experienced that digital cinema allows them to maximize their revenues and to reduce their operational costs. Hence, this project is part of a long term vision, and we are proud to be associated to this strategic move”. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} About XDC International Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} As far as today, XDC has installed more than 500 digital screens in 10 European countries and is the leading service company, dedicated to building a pan-European digital cinema network. XDC provides end-to-end digital cinema solutions including equipment supply, financing (VPF, leasing, …), training, installation and maintenance, as well as content processing and delivery. The company is the first entity to have VPF digital cinema deployment agreements with all the 6 major US studios Warner, Fox, Universal, Paramount, Sony and Disney for a total of 8,000 digital screens in 22 European countries. Besides its financing program with ING Lease, XDC is setting up a global financing of 100 millions Euros with Fortis Bank to allow the VPF roll out of 2,000 digital screens for its European deployment program. Today, XDC has signed VPF deals with exhibitors for more than 750 screens spread over European countries (Austria, Portugal, Belgium, The Netherlands, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland) and has received commitment for 250 screens from exhibitors in Germany, Switzerland and Spain. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} XDC Digital Content Lab has been processing more than 500 different titles, and offers a full service including mastering, duplication, key management, 24/7 helpdesk, extranet tracking, physical/virtual delivery. Last but not least, XDC is also very active in Alternative Content by offering a full service from booking and promotion up to delivery, reporting and box office collection. XDC is a 47.2% subsidiary of EVS Broadcast Equipment (Nyse Euronext EVS.BR) and is supported by several leading financial investors. More info available at www.xdcinema.com. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} XDC Marketing & Communication Department - Tel.: +32 4 364 12 00 - Email: marcom@xdcinema.com Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} About ZON Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} ZON Multimedia is the leading Pay TV operator in Portugal with 1.6 million subscribers and 100% geographical Pay TV coverage with 3.1 million homes passed, 1.3 million already upgraded to 100 Mbps. Using the ZON NetCabo brand, ZON is the second largest Internet provider with the fastest Internet speeds in Portugal of up to 100 Mbps. With the launch of Voice and Mobile services (ZON Phone and ZON Mobile), ZON is now a Quadruple Play operator offering more comprehensive and attractive choices to its customers, meeting all their telecommunications and entertainment needs. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} ZON has an audiovisuals distribution and cinema exhibition business, ZON Lusomundo Audiovisuais and ZON Lusomundo Cinemas. These businesses negotiate exclusive rights to distribute DVDs and cinema exhibition of films, holding the largest cinema network in the country with over 200 screens. ZON is also a partner in a content joint-venture – Sport TV, the leading premium sports channel in Portugal. Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tableau Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} For more information, please contact Luís Roboredo Mota - Email: lrmota@zon.pt - www.zon.pt XDC s.a. XDC s.a. <xdc@xdcinema.com>XDC2009-07-24T21:02:15+02:00
http://www.xdcinema.com/news/2009/07/XDC-Regroups-All-Its-Activities-Within-Its-New-International-Premises-in-Liege--Belgium
XDC Regroups All Its Activities Within Its New International Premises in Liege, Belgium-> Version française plus bas dans la page In order to face its major pan-European deployment programme, as well as reinforcing its serviceplatform, XDC has decided to regroup all its activities within its new international premises in Liege, Belgium. From July 1st 2009, all the commercial and technical activities which were performed, as of today, by XDC France, will be carried out by XDC International, based in Belgium. Notwithstanding this activity centralization, XDC still ambitions, for its entire offering, to be a key player on the French market. XDC will then continue to propose to French exhibitors its VPF financing solution as well as its technology offer, JPEG2000 servers, TMS and central library, online services. Our Digital Content Lab will also continue to offer its services (encoding, logistics, key management, …) to French distributors. Since our French team did not want to move to Belgium, they will leave XDC by mid of July in order to face new professional challenges. XDC thanks them for their precious support during all those years. From now, for technical support matters (as of today carried out by Jean-Baptiste Hennion), French exhibitors can contact XDC International hotline at +32 4 364 12 12 (support@xdcinema.com). From now, for commercial related matters (as of today carried out by Alain Remond), French exhibitors can contact Elisabeth Berradouan (+33 6 74 82 00 29 – ebe@xdcinema.com) and French distributors can contact Judith Michel (+32 43 64 12 15 - jmi@xdcinema.com). Fabrice Testa (+32 43 64 12 65 – fte@xdcinema.com), Vice President Sales & Business Development, already coordinating all the XDC international commercial activities, will then also follow up France from July 1st. This centralization of our activities in one unique location and in a completely new building infrastructure (http://www.lepole.be/installations.php) will allow XDC to optimally match the requirements needed for our digital cinema pan-European large-scale roll out programme. About XDC International As far as today, XDC has installed more than 500 digital screens in 10 European countries and is the leading service company, dedicated to building a pan-European digital cinema network. XDC provides end-to-end digital cinema solutions including equipment supply, financing (VPF, leasing, …), training, installation and maintenance, as well as content processing and delivery. The company is the first entity to have VPF digital cinema deployment agreements with all the 6 major US studios Warner, Fox, Universal, Paramount, Sony and Disney for a total of 8,000 digital screens in 22 European countries. Besides its financing program with ING Lease, XDC has also achieved a global financing of 100 millions Euros with Fortis Bank to allow the VPF roll out of 2,000 digital screens in the first phase of its European deployment program. Today, XDC has signed VPF deals with exhibitors for about 1,000 screens spread over 11 European countries (Austria, Portugal, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, The Netherlands, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland). XDC Digital Content Lab has been processing more than 500 different titles, and offers a full service including mastering, duplication, key management, 24/7 helpdesk, extranet tracking, physical/virtual delivery. Last but not least, XDC is also very active in Alternative Content by offering a full service from booking and promotion up to delivery, reporting and box office collection. XDC is backed by EVS Broadcast Equipment (Nyse Euronext EVS.BR) and several leading financial investors. More info available at www.xdcinema.com. XDC Marketing & Communication Department - Tel.: +32 4 364 12 00 - Email: marcom@xdcinema.com XDC centralise ses activités au sein du nouveau siège international à Liège Dans le cadre de son déploiement européen et afin de renforcer sa plateforme de services, XDC a décidé de recentrer l’ensemble de ses activités sur son nouveau siège international de Liège. Toutes les activités tant commerciales que techniques assurées jusqu’à aujourd’hui par XDC France seront à dater du 1er juillet 2009 réalisées au départ de la Belgique. Cela ne remet aucunement en question la volonté d’XDC, pour l’ensemble de ses activités, de rester un acteur important sur le marché français. XDC continue donc de proposer aux exploitants ses solutions de financement au travers du « VPF » ainsi que ses solutions techniques, serveurs JPEG2000, TMS et librairie centralisée, services en ligne. Notre laboratoire reste également à disposition des distributeurs pour la réalisation de copies numériques. Notre équipe française, n’ayant pas souhaité s’expatrier, nous quittera mi-juillet pour de nouveaux défis. XDC tient à les remercier pour leur précieux support durant toutes ces années. Au niveau du support technique, et vu le prochain départ de Jean-Baptiste Hennion, les clients peuvent d’ores et déjà s’adresser à la hotline d’XDC International au +32 4 364 12 12 (support@xdcinema.com). Au niveau commercial, Alain Rémond assure la transition des dossiers en cours, et à partir de début juillet vos contacts seront Elisabeth Berradouan (+33 6 74 82 00 29 – ebe@xdcinema.com) pour l’exploitation et Judith Michel (+32 43 64 12 15 - jmi@xdcinema.com) pour la distribution et le contenu alternatif. Fabrice Testa (+32 43 64 12 65 – fte@xdcinema.com), Directeur Commercial de XDC International, qui assure déjà la coordination internationale des activités commerciales de XDC, supervisera donc aussi la France à partir de ce 1er juillet. Ce regroupement de nos activités sur une base unique dans une toute nouvelle infrastructure (http://www.lepole.be/installations.php) permettra à XDC de mieux appréhender les défis qu’impose le déploiement à grande échelle du cinéma numérique au niveau européen. A propos de XDC International A ce jour, XDC a installé plus de 500 écrans digitaux dans 10 pays européens. En bâtissant le plus grand réseau de salles numériques, XDC a pris la tête du cinéma digital en Europe. XDC offre des solutions complètes comprenant la sélection des équipements, le financement (VPF, leasing, …), l’intégration, la formation, l’installation et l’assistance, ainsi que la gestion et la livraison du contenu. La société est la première à avoir des accords de déploiement VPF avec les 6 grands studios américains Warner, Fox, Universal, Paramount, Sony et Disney, pour un total de 8.000 écrans numériques dans 22 pays européens. Outre le financement mis en place avec ING Lease, XDC a aussi un accord global de financement avec BNP Paribas Fortis pour 100 millions d’euros permettant le déploiement de ses premiers 2000 écrans numériques. XDC a déjà signé des accords VPF avec des exploitants pour 1000 salles digitales sur 11 pays européens (Autriche, Portugal, Allemagne, Suisse, Espagne, Belgique, Pays-Bas, Hongrie, République Tchèque, Slovaquie, Pologne). Le laboratoire numérique de XDC a traité plus de 500 titres différents, et offre un service global comprenant encodage, duplication, gestion des clés, assistance 24h/24 et 7jrs/7, suivi extranet, livraison physique/virtuelle. Enfin, XDC est aussi actif dans la fourniture, la gestion et la promotion de Contenu Alternatif pour les cinémas. XDC est soutenu par EVS Broadcast Equipment (Nyse Euronext EVS.BR) et plusieurs investisseurs de premier plan. Plus d’infos sur www.xdcinema.com. XDC Marketing & Communication Department - Tel.: +32 4 364 12 00 - Email: marcom@xdcinema.comXDC s.a. XDC s.a. <xdc@xdcinema.com>XDC2009-07-01T15:57:35+02:00
http://www.xdcinema.com/news/2009/06/Multikino-and-XDC-Sign-a-Letter-of-Intent-To-Deploy-174-Digital-Screens-in-Poland---
Multikino and XDC Sign a Letter of Intent To Deploy 174 Digital Screens in Poland XDC, the leading Pan-European digital cinema service company, and Multikino, the leading multiplex cinema chain in Poland, have signed a Letter of Intent for the deployment of digital cinema systems in 174 of Multikino's cinema screens in Poland.Amsterdam - Cinema Expo 2009 - The Letter of Intent signed between Multikino and XDC includes the roll out of DCI-compliant projection systems co-financed by the Virtual Print Fee (VPF) model, represented by XDC. Multikino and XDC plan to sign final deployment agreement within 3 months. Rollout is scheduled to begin in Fall 2009, with an initial commitment of 100 screens throughout the year 2010. The whole installation process is to be completed by 2011.Piotr Zygo, CEO of Multikino stated "Entering in VPF deal with XDC we improve our competitive advantage in term of quality of films and capability of screening 2D and 3D content, as well as we open space for alternative content and leverage our advertising tools. Those factors should generate new streams of Multikino's revenue in the future.Serge Plasch, XDC's Chief Executive Officer said: "It's a real pleasure to announce our fourth major VPF deal in Europe. Multikino is the leading exhibitor in Poland. We are convinced to build a fruitful cooperation with them on many aspects: exhibition services, distribution, alternative content and advertising. XDC is probably the only company in Europe able to provide smart solutions for each of these revenue segments."Under the terms of the agreement, which is to be finalized within the next three months, XDC will exclusively install DCI-compliant digital projection systems: 174 2K Cinema projectors and XDC's CineStore® Solo G3 D-Cinema servers. XDC will also implement a fully integrated and networked solution in each of the 20 complexes, thanks to its advanced Theatre Management System and Central Library, the XDC's CineStore® Plaza.Digital Cinema Polska will carry out the installations and maintenance, as well as the frontline helpdesk.About XDC InternationalAs far as today, XDC has installed more than 500 digital screens in 10 European countries and is the leading service company, dedicated to building a pan-European digital cinema network. XDC provides end-to-end digital cinema solutions including equipment supply, financing (VPF, leasing, .), training, installation and maintenance, as well as content processing and delivery. The company is the first entity to have VPF digital cinema deployment agreements with all the 6 major US studios Warner, Fox, Universal, Paramount, Sony and Disney for a total of 8,000 digital screens in 22 European countries. Today, XDC has signed VPF deals with exhibitors for about 900 screens spread over 10 European countries (Austria, Portugal, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, The Netherlands, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland). XDC has also achieved a global financing of 100 millions Euros with Fortis Bank to allow the VPF roll out of 2,000 digital screens in the first phase of its European deployment program.XDC Digital Content Lab has been processing more than 500 different titles, and offers a full service including mastering, duplication, key management, 24/7 helpdesk, extranet tracking, physical/virtual delivery. Last but not least, XDC is also very active in Alternative Content by offering a full service from booking and promotion up to delivery, reporting and box office collection. XDC is backed by EVS Broadcast Equipment (Nyse Euronext EVS.BR) and several leading financial investors. More info available at www.xdcinema.com.XDC Marketing & Communication Department - Tel.: +32 4 364 12 00 - Email: marcom@xdcinema.comAbout MultikinoMultikino was the first cinema operator in Poland launching 8 screen multiplex cinema format in 1998 in the city of Poznan. Today Multkino is the Poland's number two nationwide cinema operating 21 multiplexes with 186 screens and over 41 thousand seats in 15 major Polish cities with another cinema with 10 screens in 2009 opening pipeline..XDC s.a. XDC s.a. <bpi@xdcinema.com> Poland , Deploy, XDC,Multikino2009-06-25T09:03:17+02:00
http://www.xdcinema.com/news/2009/06/Euroscoop-and-XDC-Agree-To-Deploy-61-Digital-Screens-In-Belgium-and-The-Netherlands
Euroscoop and XDC Agree To Deploy 61 Digital Screens In Belgium and The NetherlandsXDC, the leading Pan-European digital cinema service company, and Euroscoop, a dynamic cinema exhibitor with presence in Belgium and The Netherlands have agreed for the deployment of digital cinema systems in 61 of Euroscoop's cinema screens in Belgium and The Netherlands.Amsterdam - Cinema Expo 2009 - The deal signed between Euroscoop and XDC includes the roll out of DCI-compliant projection systems co-financed by the Virtual Print Fee (VPF) model. Rollout is scheduled to begin in September 2009 with full digitalization of the 6 cinemas throughout the rest of the year.Luc Van de Casseye, CEO of Euroscoop stated "We are very happy to sign this agreement with XDC which demonstrated to us their high technology expertise as well as the ability to guarantee VPF backing with all the 6 US studios. Moreover, XDC is a Belgian-based company able to provide immediate reactivity and support."Serge Plasch, XDC's Chief Executive Officer said: "It's great to have our first VPF deal in Belgium, as well as in Holland where we have also another 6 screens signed under the VPF. We know Euroscoop from several years since it was one of the first customer of XDC in early 2005. Both of us, we made our first steps in digital cinema, and we are now moving together to the next phase with a full digitalization."Under the terms of the agreement, XDC will exclusively install DCI-compliant digital projection systems: Barco 2K Cinema projectors and XDC's CineStore® Solo G3 D-Cinema servers. XDC will also implement a fully integrated and networked solution in each of the 6 complexes, thanks to its advanced Theatre Management System and Central Library, the XDC's CineStore® Plaza.About XDC International As far as today, XDC has installed more than 500 digital screens in 10 European countries and is the leading service company, dedicated to building a pan-European digital cinema network. XDC provides end-to-end digital cinema solutions including equipment supply, financing (VPF, leasing, .), training, installation and maintenance, as well as content processing and delivery. The company is the first entity to have VPF digital cinema deployment agreements with all the 6 major US studios Warner, Fox, Universal, Paramount, Sony and Disney for a total of 8,000 digital screens in 22 European countries. Today, XDC has signed VPF deals with exhibitors for about 700 screens spread over 10 European countries (Austria, Portugal, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium/The Netherlands, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia). XDC has also achieved a global financing of 100 millions Euros with Fortis Bank to allow the VPF roll out of 2,000 digital screens in the first phase of its European deployment program.XDC Digital Content Lab has been processing more than 500 different titles, and offers a full service including mastering, duplication, key management, 24/7 helpdesk, extranet tracking, physical/virtual delivery. Last but not least, XDC is also very active in Alternative Content by offering a full service from booking and promotion up to delivery, reporting and box office collection. XDC is backed by EVS Broadcast Equipment (Nyse Euronext EVS.BR) and several leading financial investors. More info available at www.xdcinema.com.XDC Marketing & Communication Department - Tel.: +32 4 364 12 00 - Email: marcom@xdcinema.comOlivier Greoli <ogr@xdcinema.com> The Netherlands, Belgium, Deploy, XDC,Euroscoop2009-06-24T08:38:00+02:00