Menu
BROADCAST FILM AND VIDEO DIRECTORY
Broadcast News
14/11/2001
MERLIN COMMUNICATIONS BOUGHT FOR £95 MILLION
MERLIN Communications have announced that the company have been acquired by Vosper Thornycroft Holdings (VT) for £95 million.
VT are one of the leading civil and defence contractors focusing on support services, shipbuilding and marine products. Employing 7,500 people globally, VT operates in the UK, Europe, United States and Middle East. Their turnover for the holding company for 2000/2001 was £379 million.
The new investment will allow Merlin to strategically exploit future opportunities in the market place and grow the company as a leading global communications facilities management company, whilst remaining an independent subsidiary of the holding company.
VT have recently made a strategic move to broaden the market base of its Support Services business, and the acquisition of Merlin will allow them to achieve this objective.
Merlin's Chief Executive, Fiona Lowry, said: "VT offers us the opportunity to build upon our success to date within a fast growing environment, where we will have access to a larger resource base. This will enable us to fully exploit the significant opportunities we have in our current sales pipeline." (CD)
VT are one of the leading civil and defence contractors focusing on support services, shipbuilding and marine products. Employing 7,500 people globally, VT operates in the UK, Europe, United States and Middle East. Their turnover for the holding company for 2000/2001 was £379 million.
The new investment will allow Merlin to strategically exploit future opportunities in the market place and grow the company as a leading global communications facilities management company, whilst remaining an independent subsidiary of the holding company.
VT have recently made a strategic move to broaden the market base of its Support Services business, and the acquisition of Merlin will allow them to achieve this objective.
Merlin's Chief Executive, Fiona Lowry, said: "VT offers us the opportunity to build upon our success to date within a fast growing environment, where we will have access to a larger resource base. This will enable us to fully exploit the significant opportunities we have in our current sales pipeline." (CD)
Top Related Stories
Click here for the latest broadcast news stories.
14/12/2000
MERLIN COMMUNICATIONS APPOINT CHAIRMAN
MERLIN Communications Group, the global communications facilities management company, have announced that they have confirmed the appointment of Mark
MERLIN COMMUNICATIONS APPOINT CHAIRMAN
MERLIN Communications Group, the global communications facilities management company, have announced that they have confirmed the appointment of Mark
04/11/2002
MTV Broadcast Services appoint VT Operations Manager
MTV Broadcast Services have appointed Dan Martin as VT Operations Manager. Taking over from Jonathan Helps who leaves later this month, Martin joins M
MTV Broadcast Services appoint VT Operations Manager
MTV Broadcast Services have appointed Dan Martin as VT Operations Manager. Taking over from Jonathan Helps who leaves later this month, Martin joins M
25/04/2008
Class On Demand Releases Complete Training For NewTek VT(5) Live!
Class on Demand, a provider of professional educational products for creative markets, have announced the release of "Complete Training for NewTek VT(
Class On Demand Releases Complete Training For NewTek VT(5) Live!
Class on Demand, a provider of professional educational products for creative markets, have announced the release of "Complete Training for NewTek VT(
29/11/2005
Reed Business Information selects New-Tek VT[4] digital video editing suite from Atrium
Reed Business Information, the UK’s largest publishing company, has implemented the New-Tek VT[4] integrated digital video production and editing suit
Reed Business Information selects New-Tek VT[4] digital video editing suite from Atrium
Reed Business Information, the UK’s largest publishing company, has implemented the New-Tek VT[4] integrated digital video production and editing suit
18/08/2004
ATG Broadcast awarded VT dubbing suite contract
ATG Broadcast, one of Europe's leading broadcast system integrators, has commenced the modernisation of two video dubbing suites for BBC Post Producti
ATG Broadcast awarded VT dubbing suite contract
ATG Broadcast, one of Europe's leading broadcast system integrators, has commenced the modernisation of two video dubbing suites for BBC Post Producti
28/02/2002
Finance deal leads Run VT into West End
A two-year finance deal has enabled post production company Run VT to open a new West End facilities base. Run VT are now operating from Newman Street
Finance deal leads Run VT into West End
A two-year finance deal has enabled post production company Run VT to open a new West End facilities base. Run VT are now operating from Newman Street
27/01/2022
Medialogy Broadcast Opens Sales And Support Company In India
London-based TV production equipment and service provider Medialogy Broadcast has opened of a newly-formed sales and support company in India plus an
Medialogy Broadcast Opens Sales And Support Company In India
London-based TV production equipment and service provider Medialogy Broadcast has opened of a newly-formed sales and support company in India plus an
11/07/2005
Arqiva aquire Inmedia Communications for £68.5 million
Arqiva, formerly NTL Broadcast, has expanded its media solutions business by acquiring Inmedia Communications from The Carlyle Group for £68.5 million
Arqiva aquire Inmedia Communications for £68.5 million
Arqiva, formerly NTL Broadcast, has expanded its media solutions business by acquiring Inmedia Communications from The Carlyle Group for £68.5 million
16/04/2008
Sigma Systems Surpasses 100 Million Managed Quad-Play IP Services Globally
Sigma Systems has announced that its IP service fulfilment solution has surpassed managing over 100 million bundled IP services for communications ser
Sigma Systems Surpasses 100 Million Managed Quad-Play IP Services Globally
Sigma Systems has announced that its IP service fulfilment solution has surpassed managing over 100 million bundled IP services for communications ser
19/06/2012
dB Broadcast Showcase MERlin At Broadcast Asia 2012
dB Broadcast, the leading UK independent systems integrator and manufacturer will be showcasing the MERlin DVB-T2 receiver at Broadcast Asia 2012. MER
dB Broadcast Showcase MERlin At Broadcast Asia 2012
dB Broadcast, the leading UK independent systems integrator and manufacturer will be showcasing the MERlin DVB-T2 receiver at Broadcast Asia 2012. MER
03/05/2012
Arqiva Order 800 Of dB Broadcast’s MERlin DVB-T2 Monitoring Receiver
UK independent system integrator and manufacturer dB Broadcast has received the largest single order so far for the MERlin DVB-T2 monitoring receiver.
Arqiva Order 800 Of dB Broadcast’s MERlin DVB-T2 Monitoring Receiver
UK independent system integrator and manufacturer dB Broadcast has received the largest single order so far for the MERlin DVB-T2 monitoring receiver.
09/05/2008
Merlin Finds A Home On NBC
FremantleMedia Enterprises has announced a landmark deal with leading US broadcaster NBC, which has acquired the prestigious new family drama series '
Merlin Finds A Home On NBC
FremantleMedia Enterprises has announced a landmark deal with leading US broadcaster NBC, which has acquired the prestigious new family drama series '
03/10/2001
MOSH STUDIOS INSTALL FAIRLIGHT MERLIN
MOSH Studios, a leading Sao Paulo music recording and DVD authoring facility, have chosen Fairlight’s Merlin digital multi track recorder as the heart
MOSH STUDIOS INSTALL FAIRLIGHT MERLIN
MOSH Studios, a leading Sao Paulo music recording and DVD authoring facility, have chosen Fairlight’s Merlin digital multi track recorder as the heart
12/09/2001
MERLIN SECURES CONTRACT WITH ESA
Merlin Communications, a leading global communications facilities management company, has signed a prestigious five year contract with the European Sp
MERLIN SECURES CONTRACT WITH ESA
Merlin Communications, a leading global communications facilities management company, has signed a prestigious five year contract with the European Sp
26/03/2001
MERLIN SIGN CONTRACT WITH CNBC EUROPE
MERLIN Communications International have signed a contract with global 24-hour business and financial news network CNBC Europe to distribute programmi
MERLIN SIGN CONTRACT WITH CNBC EUROPE
MERLIN Communications International have signed a contract with global 24-hour business and financial news network CNBC Europe to distribute programmi
