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Pilat Media Global plc (AIM: PGB) is dually listed on the AIM stock market in London and the Tel-Aviv stock market in Israel. The media group run by Pilat Media Global plc resulted from the demerger from Pilat Technologies International Limited - an international software and consulting group. Pilat Media is incorporated in the United Kingdom, its main country of operation.
Pilat Media commenced in 1996 with the development of the system now called IBMS, for BSkyB in the UK. IBMS was designed to enable BSkyB to efficiently manage its growing multi-channel operations and to support the introduction of digital broadcast technology.
IBMS was developed by Pilat Media software engineers working together with BSkyB's business analysts, users and managers. As a consequence, the system design benefits from the technological and operational visions of BSkyB, a pioneer of digital broadcasting. The development project was considered a success by BSkyB and subsequently negotiations on the commercial utilization of the new system commenced.
In December 1998, Pilat Media secured the exclusive worldwide rights to develop and market the IBMS technology in return for the payment of royalties to BSkyB and, in early 1999, launched IBMS as a commercial product for third party use.
In February 2006 Pilat Media acquired ML Software Services BV, an Amsterdam based company offering an air-time sales product with a strong European focus and presence. This product, MediaPro, is now offered as part of the Pilat Media portfolio and provides our customers with a range of airtime sales solutions.
Pilat Media has provided its systems and services to over 50 clients around the world; its international clientele includes BSkyB (UK), five (UK), Jetix (Europe), Network Ten (Australia), Digital Media Centre (Europe), Sky TechCo Partners (Latin America), SBS in 5 different countries (Europe), Discovery Communications Inc. (International), National Geographic Channels International (USA), Playboy Enterprises, Inc (USA) as well as many other major broadcasters in Europe, USA, Australia and New Zealand.
General Information for Investors
Pilat Media Global shares are traded on the AIM Market, LSE and the Tel Aviv stock market.
The total number of shares in issue is: 59.20m.
The company does not have any shares in treasury.
Documents available for download:
- Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association (PDF, 10.3MB) »
- 2006 Annual Report »
- AGM Notice »
- AIM Admission Document (February 2002) »
Directors' interests in shares and options
As at today's date the Directors' interests in the shares of the Company, including family interests are:
| Director | Number of Shares | % Owned |
| Michael Rosenberg OBE | 180,000 | 0.30% |
| Avi Engel | 1,514,985 | 2.56% |
| Martin Blair | 53,500 | 0.09% |
| Samuel Sattath | 2,586,993 | 4.37% |
| Julian Paul | 75,000 | 0.13% |
| Sami Totah | 537,880 | 0.91% |
The total percentage of shares not in public hands, as defined by the AIM Rules is 92.459%.
Significant Shareholders
| Investor | Number of Shares | % Owned |
| Close Brothers | 3,188,646 | 5.39% |
| Dash Securities & Investments | 4,780,377 | 8.07% |
| Dash Apex Holdings | 3,211,191 | 5.42% |
| Eurocom Investments LP | 5,040,456 | 8.51% |
This information was last updated 10 August, 2007.
