The Vitec Group plc (Vitec) announces that it has acquired a minority shareholding in Media Numerics Ltd. Vitec will also provide certain loan finance, which will result in a total investment over the next 12 months of approximately £1.0m. Based in Frankfurt, Media Numerics designs and develops innovative real-time network solutions for live performances, a market already served by Vitec`s Clear-Com, Avenger and Litec brands.
Gareth Rhys Williams, Chief Executive, commented: "The Media Numerics management team has a proven track record in the professional audio world and Vitec is delighted to be able to support the business in this dynamic start-up phase of its development."
Celebrating the deal: Celebrating the Deal are from left to right: Alastair Hewgill, Director Finance Vitec; Arnd Janus, CEO Media Numerics; Matthias Knoth, Chairman of the Board Media Numerics; Gareth Rhys Williams, CEO Vitec
Contacts
The Vitec Group plc Gareth Rhys Williams Alastair Hewgill Telephone: +44 20 8939 4650
About The Vitec Group plc The Vitec Group plc supplies a wide range of equipment and services to the broadcasting, entertainment and photographic industries. Its products are distributed in nearly 100 countries, either through dealerships or direct to the end user or corporate customer. Vitec Group companies are major forces in their chosen specialised fields.
About Media Numerics Ltd. Media Numerics is a start-up company in the pro audio business and supplies digital real-time audio network solutions tailored for live sound applications and based on proprietary technology.