Vitec Group Plc - VTC- Profile

Vitec Group plc. The Group's principal activities are carried out through three divisions: Broadcast Systems, Photographic and Broadcast Services. The Broadcast Systems designs and manufactures equipment used principally by broadcast and live entertainment professionals. Focusing on studio broadcast, outside broadcast, electronic news gathering and electronic film production markets with applications in the air traffic control and government markets. The Photographic business designs and manufactures photographic and video camera supports, as well as lighting, support and suspension equipment, professional photography, video, broadcast and cinematography. This division also distributes photographic, video and cine related equipment and accessories. The Broadcast Services provides rental services and sells camera, video, wireless communication and audio equipment, including engineering support for the film and TV programme production markets. Broadcast Systems accounted for 47% of 2005 revenues; Photographic, 39%; and Broadcast Services, 14%