GLU Mobile beobachten + increase of 94 percent

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Mobile game publisher Glu Mobile Inc. (GLUU.O: Quote, Profile, Research said on Wednesday it struck a global deal to develop and market games based on certain films and games from entertainment producer Warner Bros. Digital Distribution.

In a separate agreement, Glu will also distribute some of Warner Bros. Entertainment's mobile games in 2007 in North and South America, including titles based on the films "Ocean's Thirteen" and "300."

Warner Bros. Entertainment's library also includes cartoon brands such as DC Comics, Looney Tunes and Hanna-Barbera.


Financial terms were not disclosed. Warner Bros. is part of Time Warner Inc. (TWX.N: Quote, Profile, Research

Glu Chief Executive Greg Ballard told Reuters that mobile phone carriers have been forcing consolidation in the mobile game business by choosing to work with a handful of game publishers.

"U.S. and global market share over the course of the last six months has consolidated around three companies, Electronic Arts Inc. (ERTS.O: Quote, Profile, Research, Gameloft (GLFT.PA: Quote, Profile, Research and Glu," Ballard said.

Glu, which went public in March, reports financial results after the bell on Wednesday.

Company shares, which debuted at $11.50, were trading at $11.49 in midday trade on the Nasdaq.


Glu Mobile Reports First Quarter 2007 Financial Results

SAN MATEO, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Glu Mobile Inc. (NASDAQ: GLUU) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007. Glu reported first quarter consolidated revenue on a GAAP basis of $15.7 million, an increase of 94 percent from the first quarter of 2006. Including the proforma effects for iFone which was acquired on March 29, 2006 as if it had been acquired at the beginning of fiscal 2006, the Company's revenue grew 50 percent on a year over year basis during the first quarter 2007.  

Genoway kauf
2005 Markt für Laborratten 1,1 Mrd$ Steigerungsrate 10% pro jahr
90% des Marktes gedeckt durch Nicht genetisch veränderte Tiere
Resultat: Nettoverlust 2005

2006 Umsatz 4,4 mio euros
allerdings Forschung + Marketing führten zu Nettoverlust von 2,4 mio euros

Genoway erhofft durch die IPO ca 5,3 mio euros einzunehmen, damit ist der Wert der Firma bei 26,5 mio = entspricht 6x dem Umsatz

Mit dem Geld wird das Marketing, die interne Struktur verändert,
hauptsächlich jedoch ein Katalog mit "Vor-programmierten / Gent. veränderten Tieren erstellt" bzw als direkte Order ermöglicht.

Von versch Stellen als Kauf empfohlen
Es wird eine definitive Steigerung bis Ende des Jahres erwartet.

viel Glück





 

 

Glu Mobile and Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH Announce Strategic Distribution Partnership for Europe

LONDON-(Business Wire)-May 15, 2007 - Glu Mobile Inc. (Nasdaq:GLUU), a leading global publisher of mobile games, today announced a strategic partnership with Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH in which Glu will be the exclusive distributor for a wide range of Konami mobile games in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), as well as in Australia and New Zealand.

The multi-year partnership leverages Glu's strong distribution in these regions, enabling Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH to distribute key properties to a vast audience of mobile consumers. The production of the titles will be led by Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH's mobile development facilities in Europe, and product lineup and details will be announced shortly. The first titles covered by the partnership will launch in the second half of 2007.

"Konami is one of the most respected creators of games for console and handheld platforms," said Kristian Segerstrale, managing director of Glu, EMEA. "We are delighted to extend the reach of Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH's highly successful titles to a new mobile audience across EMEA and Oceania."

"Glu's reputation and track record of creating hits on mobile made them the partner of choice for bringing our key titles to mobile gamers in these key regions," added Kunio Neo, President of Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH. "Our collaboration with Glu will ensure that the Konami games that people love will be quickly and easily accessible and available to as many consumers as possible."

For more information, visit www.glu.com.

About Glu Mobile

Glu (Nasdaq:GLUU) is a leading global publisher of mobile games. Its portfolio of top-rated games includes original titles Super K.O. Boxing!, Stranded and Brain Genius, and titles based on major brands from Atari, Harrah's, Hasbro, Microsoft, PlayFirst, PopCap Games, SEGA and Sony. Founded in 2001, Glu is based in San Mateo, California and has offices in London, Hong Kong, France, Germany and Brazil. Consumers can find high quality, fresh entertainment created exclusively for their mobile phones wherever they see the 'g' character logo or at www.glu.com.

About KONAMI CORPORATION

KONAMI CORPORATION was established in 1973, and became a holding company on March 31, 2006. KONAMI CORPORATION covers the fields of "Digital Entertainment Business", "Health & Fitness Business" and "Gaming & System Business". KONAMI CORPORATION went public on Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, the Singapore Stock Exchange in 1997, the London Stock Exchange in 1999, and the New York Stock Exchange in 2002. Home Page URL: www.konami.co.jp. Konami has enjoyed phenomenal success with its Japanese mobile game portals. Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH is a wholly-owned subsidiary, responsible for popular franchises like Metal Gear Solid(R), Silent Hill(R) and Pro Evolution Soccer(TM) amongst other top sellers. For more information concerning Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH and its products, please visit www.konami-europe.com/games. Its European mobile business started in 2004 and covers 46 territories. Since 2007 Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH is developing mobile content in Europe.

Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements, including statements related to the anticipated release dates of Konami mobile games. These forward-looking statements are subject to material risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Investors should consider important risk factors, which include: the risk that Glu may fail to successfully execute on the partnership with Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH; the risk that the Konami mobile games may not be accepted by consumers as anticipated; and other risks detailed under the caption "Risk Factors" in Glu's most recent report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the final prospectus for Glu's initial public offering filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under Rule 424(b)(4) (Registration No. 333-139493). Glu is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

GLU MOBILE, GLU, SUPER K.O. BOXING!, STRANDED, BRAIN GENIUS and the 'g' character logo are trademarks of Glu Mobile. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  

Glu Mobile initiated with "buy"

Friday, June 01, 2007 9:10:44 AM ET
Deutsche Securities

NEW YORK, June 1 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Deutsche Bank Securities initiate coverage of Glu Mobile Inc (ticker: GLUU) with a "buy" rating. The target price is set to $16.  

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BPlay Signs with Glu

Bring several Glu titles to BlackBerry devices

Today, BPlay announced a partnership with Glu Mobile. Under terms of this agreement, BPlay will bring several Glu mobile titles to BlackBerry devices. This includes Monopoly, Transformers, Centipede and Diner Dash.

"We are proud to be able to distribute Glu's award-winning catalog of games to carriers and consumers in more than 30 countries," said BPlay VP Nicholas Reichenbach. "This partnership enables us to continue to offer consumers world class entertainment on their BlackBerry devices."

"We're pleased to work with BPlay to offer Glu games to BlackBerry users worldwide," said Jill Braff, General Manager of the Americas, Glu. "It is our goal to be the leading developer and publisher of mobile games worldwide, and our partnership with BPlay supports our broad deployment strategy and adds to our global distribution to more than a thousand handsets worldwide."  

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historische Performance
Schlusskurs vom 03. 05. 2007   8.48
Aktueller Kurs   10.25
Veränderung   1.77 (20.87%)  

Glu inks deal to buy China mobile game company

Glu Mobile Inc (GLUU.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday it plans to buy Beijing Zhangzhong MIG Information Technology Co Ltd, which it says is China's leading mobile game developer and publisher, in a transaction valued at up to $39.7 million.

Glu Chief Executive Greg Ballard said the purchase, slated to close by the end of this year, will boost its presence in China and strengthen its relationship with China Mobile Ltd (0941.HK: Quote, Profile, Research), the world's largest wireless carrier.

MIG shareholders will receive $14.7 million in cash. Glu could make additional payments of up to $25 million in cash and stock if MIG meets certain financial milestones during 2008 and its principal officers remain employed by Glu.

Glu said the purchase is expected to subtract less than one cent per share from its fourth-quarter earnings before items. The company expects the deal to add to 2008 earnings, excluding acquisition charges and noncash amortization of intangibles.

"The amount of revenue we're expecting to get from this is modest for 2008," Ballard said. "It provides us with a foundation to grow in China ... which will be significant."