Production companies fade to grey

Article Abstract:

The Australian television and motion picture production industry is in financial decline, largely because of removal from brokerage lists and an oversupply of American programs distributed in Australia. Brokers claim the profits are too small for the risk of listing the companies. Beyond International has lost $101,000 since December 31, 1998, and has seen its share price drop to $.090. Becker Group's share price has fallen 72% since 1996 to $0.20. Southern Star Group's net profits fell 48% for the year to March 31, 1999. Barron Entertainment's share price is just $.004.

Motion picture & video production, Motion Picture Production, Motion Picture and Video Production, Television Production, Motion picture industry, Movie industry, Movie production, Television production companies, Southern Star Group, Barron Entertainment, Beyond International, Becker Group Australia

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Ten's fuzzy future

Article Abstract:

Ten Network, Australia's third-ranked television network, needs to expand beyond its core business and manage its capital structure and tax liability to increase its flat share price. Ten's share price is five cents lower than its April 1998 issue price of $2.15. Ten's tax liability is more than $230 million. Besides standard programming, Ten needs to create an Internet business and join the pay-television market.

Television Broadcasting, Cable Networks, Television broadcasting stations, Cable and other pay TV services, TV Networks, Pay Television, Planning, Television broadcasting industry, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Television networks, Pay-per-view television, Subscription television, Network Ten Proprietary Ltd., McAlpine, John

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Flight Center grounded

Article Abstract:

The impact of the decision by Qantas Airlines to cut base and international commissions, on the travel agent sector, which includes companies such as the Flight Center, is discussed.

Financial management, Lodging & Tourist Services, Accommodation, Commodity & service prices, Air Transportation, Scheduled, And Air Courier Services, Passenger Transportation Arrangement, Prices and rates, Airlines, Travel industry, Company financing, Qantas Airways Ltd., Company pricing policy, Flight Centre Ltd.

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