Talent Group PLC
24 February 2004
To be embargoed until 2.55pm
24th February 2004
TALENT GROUP PLC ('Talent' or 'the Company')
AGM statement
The following is the text of a statement being made at the Company's Annual
General Meeting today
'Last year was a year of investment in the business, the benefits of which are
beginning to come through in the current year.
Following on from its success in delivering two new childrens' entertainment
series, one for CBBC and one for Disney Europe, Talent Kids is developing a
number of further series and formats which it hopes will be commissioned later
in 2004. In addition, the Talent Entertainment development team is currently
working on a number of series with major broadcasters. Real progress is being
made in achieving our domestic ambitions.
The Board has reviewed its overseas opportunities and continues to feel
optimistic about the potential for North America and Japan. These are the two
largest television markets and ones where Talent has over time developed good
relationships. I am pleased to announce that in Canada we have formed a
strategic alliance with Amberwood Entertainment - a leading independent live
action and animation producer - to develop series for the North American and
International markets.
In Japan, Talent has been involved in the production of the first 'Test the
Nation' on TV Asahi, working with local production company TV Man Union and has
recently signed an option to take 'Test the Nation' into Korea. In addition,
Talent is currently working on a major documentary series for another leading
Japanese broadcaster, intended to commence transmission in the second half of
2004.'
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