m4e AG / Key word(s): Half Year Results
30.09.2014 17:00
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m4e AG records significant increasesmin turnover and EBIT in first
half-year 2014
- Turnover increases to EUR 9.5 million (previous year: EUR 8.0 million)
- EBIT more than doubles to EUR 0.7 million (previous year: EUR 0.3
million)
- Award-winning TV series "Mia and me(R)" now has over 120 licensees
worldwide and more than 1,300 products on the market
Höhenkirchen/Munich, 30th September 2014: The international brand
management and media company m4e AG (ISIN DE000A0MSEQ3) was able to
increase its consolidated sales against the previous year by about 18
percent to EUR 9.5 million (previous year: EUR 8.0 million). The EBIT also
recorded a significant growth to EUR 0.7 million compared to EUR 0.3
million in the same period in the previous year. The balance sheet total
increased on 30th June 2014 to about EUR 22.9 million (31st December 2013:
EUR 21.0 million). In the reporting period a cash flow of EUR 1.2 million
from current operating activities was disclosed (previous year: EUR -0.4
million). Shareholders' equity totalled around EUR 12.9 million on 30th
June 2014 (31st December 2013: EUR 12.6 million). This constitutes an
equity ratio to the amount of about 56.5 percent (31st December 2013:
about 59.8 percent). Non-current assets are thus almost completely covered
by equity capital. m4e AG thus has stable equity resources for future
growth.
Hans Ulrich Stoef, CEO of m4e AG, is delighted with the development in the
first half-year: "Our results as well as the worldwide successes of our
award-winning TV series "Mia and me(R)" confirm that with our marketing
strategy of our own IP rights and the development of our international
market position in media and entertainment for children's and family
entertainment we are on the right track to further growth, more rapidly and
more profitable. We will continue on the path we have chosen, and
continually expand our own brands as well as further strengthening our
programme library with in-house content and licensing rights."
In the first half of the year, the m4e Group pressed ahead with the further
expansion of its marketing concept for its blockbuster "Mia and me(R)". The
Munich-based brand management and media company was able to sell further TV
rights to CTC in Russia, Nick Jr. in the USA, Nickelodeon in Great Britain,
Clan in Spain and Gulli in France, among others - and is thus now
represented worldwide in all key markets. The series is meanwhile broadcast
in over 80 countries around the world. With these broadcasts m4e has
currently attained exceptional viewing figures. The international licensing
programme for the series has also been expanded with alacrity. At the
beginning of the year the international toy manufacturer Mattel launched
the first "Mia and me(R)" toys (dolls, among others) onto the German - as
well as the European - market. Significant market launches in North
America, Great Britain, Scandinavia and Russia still lie ahead. In autumn
2014 Mattel will introduce an expansion of the "Mia and me(R)" toy products
line onto the market. In early 2014 sales figures already exceeded the
threshold of one million each for recordings on audio/visual carriers as
well as books covering "Mia and me(R)". This series has meanwhile attracted
more than 120 licensees worldwide and has over 1,300 products on the
market. The second season of "Mia and me(R)" will be completed at the end
of 2014/early 2015. The third season of this success series is already in
development. A feature film is also in the planning stage and should
provide a further boost for the brand. All these elements should also
provide long-term marketing and further development of the "Mia and me(R)"
brand.
Perspective
Alongside the success series "Mia and me(R)" the m4e Group has a broad
spectrum of exciting properties. The next highlight will be the production
of the pre-school animation series "Wissper", which the group is producing
in collaboration with the London animation studio Absolutely Cuckoo.
Considering the background of a comprehensive library of programmes of over
2,200 episodes of children's and family entertainment, and of new,
promising productions and the international marketing of the "Mia and
me(R)" brand the executive board sees an enormous potential for chances and
growth in the coming years. For the financial year 2014 and beyond, the
executive board holds fast to the expectation of further growth in turnover
and growth in results for this group of companies.
A current research study by Hauck & Aufhäuser sees a fair value of
m4e-shares at EUR 5.60. At a current price of EUR 3.60, this means a
potential of over 50 percent.
The half-year report for 2014 is available (in German) as a download on
m4e's homepage at
http://www.m4e.de/en/investor-relations/financial-reports/
Höhenkirchen/Munich, 30th September 2014
m4e AG - Executive Board
Links:
www.m4e.de
About m4e AG:
The m4e Group, founded in 2003, is an international brand management and
media company focussing on children's and family entertainment content. m4e
AG is a leader in creation, production, distribution and marketing of
animated and live action programming. Its library of more than 2,200
episodes features some of the most recognizable brands such as Lizzie
McGuire, Mia and me(R), Tip the Mouse, Miffy, Rainbow Fish, Conni and
Something Else.
Since July 2007, m4e AG is listed on the Entry Standard at the Frankfurt
Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE000A0MSEQ3). The m4e Group includes Tex-ass
Textilvertriebs GmbH, Telescreen B.V., m4e Television GmbH, the joint
venture companies Lucky Punch GmbH and YEP! TV Betriebs GmbH & Co.KG, as
well as m4e Licensing & Merchandising, a full service agency/division that
represents entertainment and lifestyle brands such as Beyblade or Little
Princess.
m4e Group key facts:
- The full value-added chain from one source
- Library of nearly 2,200 episodes of best children and family program
- Award-winning shows in over 150 territories worldwide
- New shows in development/production: Mia and me(R) (seasons 2 & 3,
feature film), Tip the Mouse, Pinkeltje, Atchoo!, Wissper and many more
Contact
m4e AG
Investor Relations
Susan Hoffmeister
c/o CROSS ALLIANCE communication GmbH
Freihamer Str. 2
82166 Gräfelfing
Germany
T +49-89-89827227
E-Mail ir@m4e.de
m4e AG
Public Relations
Josef Hofer
Altlaufstr. 42
85635 Höhenkirchen-Siegertsbrunn
Germany
T +49-8102-99453-55
E-Mail hofer@m4e.de
Twitter http://twitter.com/m4eAG
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Language: English
Company: m4e AG
Altlaufstr. 42
85635 Höhenkirchen-Siegertsbrunn
Germany
Phone: 08102/99453-0
Fax: 08102/99453-99
E-mail: ir@m4e.de
Internet: www.m4e.de
ISIN: DE000A0MSEQ3
WKN: A0MSEQ
Listed: Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart; Frankfurt in
Open Market (Entry Standard)
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