ITV PLC ITV invests in Ginx TV (3613K)
21 September 2016 - 12:45AM
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RNS Number : 3613K
ITV PLC
20 September 2016
ITV invests in Ginx TV
ITV PLC ("ITV") today announces that it has invested GBP1.55
million in cash for a 16.5% stake in Ginx TV, the owner of the UK
& Ireland's only 24-hour eSports TV channel, GINX eSports
TV.
GINX eSports TV, which launched on Sky in June, showcases major
eSports tournaments from across the globe, as well as unique,
independent programming. The schedule includes coverage of Turner's
ELEAGUE tournament, FACEIT's eSports Championship Series, and
Valve's The International Dota 2.
Sky has invested an equal stake in Ginx TV. Both ITV and Sky
have the option to acquire further holdings in Ginx TV. If either
party does not take up its option, the remaining party may have the
option to acquire 100%.
Notes:
1. References to Ginx TV and GINX eSports TV are to Ginx TV Ltd.
2. In the audited accounts for the year ended 31 December 2015,
Ginx TV reported gross assets of GBP0.9m and a loss before tax of
GBP0.7m.
3. This disclosure is being made in accordance with Listing Rule 10.4.1
For further enquiries please contact:
Investor Relations
Pippa Foulds +44 20 7157 6555 or +44 7778 031097
Media Relations
Mary Fagan +44 20 7157 3965 or +44 7736 786448
Mike Large +44 20 7157 3021 or +44 7768 261528
This information is provided by RNS
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