Distributor Of Documentary DVDs In Norfolk For Sale

Business description

Producer, Publisher and Distributor of Documentary DVD’s

Established in 2004, the company sources original archive documentary, news and factual broadcast & film footage, with secure UK rights for distribution and broadcast of the often unseen and original material. In addition to the UK rights the company has a signed deal with a long established company to allow access to the expansive worldwide distribution markets.

The archive film footage is sourced from ITN Source under a current agreement, which allows access to a portfolio of motion picture material in excess of 100 titles that feature historical film and stock footage from the 1890s.

The team produces nostalgic documentaries that are both entertaining and informative from footage in a DVD format and then distributes the archive film material to major retailers and Internet retailers such as Amazon, Waterstone’s, HMV and independent outlets.

With major retail outlets alone generating circa £250,000 in revenue, this opportunity should be very attractive to any company or individual involved in the distribution or licensing of broadcast entertainment.

Key Strengths:

The company produces a wide range of unique titles featuring original historic footage for this strong market, choosing popular titles based around books that have a strong sales history. The range includes documentaries on topics like wartime life, farming and steam railways. This is a proven product in a market that is barely penetrated in geographical and DVD content terms.

The product has a proven track record of year on year growth plus real appeal across the generations. There is a back catalogue of popular titles which will continue to grow, the value of which is not reflected on the Company’s balance sheet.

Growth and Expansion:

The opportunities for the expansion and growth of this Business are far reaching. Currently the documentaries are produced in popular DVD format. However, broadening the media used would enable the company to diversify its product offering and therefore also expand the existing customer base.

A market research study carried out on behalf of a regional British film archive in 2007 showed that 74% of respondents wished to access archive film on DVD or the internet. This figure will inevitably grow as an ageing population becomes more internet “savvy”. With the 50+ age group increasing in importance to advertisers, this is a growing market, which could lead to exciting opportunities to build on the current customer base.

Financial Information:

The business is being offered for sale on a going concern basis, all financial discussions will take place directly between the vendor and all interested parties under the auspices of Turner Butler.

Sales of circa £165,000 per annum.

Property information

Location:

The Company rents office and production space that offers excellent facilities for both the staff and the company.

Other information

Expansion potential:

The opportunities for the expansion and growth of this Business are far reaching. Currently the documentaries are produced in popular DVD format. However, broadening the media used would enable the company to diversify its product offering and therefore also expand the existing customer base.

A market research study carried out on behalf of a regional British film archive in 2007 showed that 74% of respondents wished to access archive film on DVD or the internet. This figure will inevitably grow as an ageing population becomes more internet “savvy”. With the 50+ age group increasing in importance to advertisers, this is a growing market, which could lead to exciting opportunities to build on the current customer base.

Competition / Market:

The company has developed a professional website in order to provide information about the archive documentaries that they distribute. Secondarily, the website provides information about the company and additional products and services that are provided.

Support & training:

Full support and training will be provided for the new owners.

Reasons for selling:

The current directors are looking to sell to an enthusiast buyer who can inject capital to promote and build the company. They would be happy to stay on in a production role, should this be required.