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  LADYDRAGON.COM - NEWS - INFOGRAMES ENTERTAINMENT TO ACQUIRE HASBRO INTERACTIVE AND GAMES.COM
Infogrames Entertainment SA (Euronext 5257) and Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) jointly announced today that they have entered into a strategic agreement, creating one of the foremost powerhouses in the mass market digital interactive entertainment world.
Infogrames will purchase 100% of the common stock of Hasbro Interactive and Games.com for $100 million - comprised of $95 million in Infogrames Entertainment SA securities (approximately 4.5 million common shares) and $5 million in cash.
Under the terms of the agreement, Infogrames gains the rights through a licensing agreement with Hasbro to develop games based on Hasbro properties for a period of 15 years plus an option for an additional 5 years based on performance, on all existing and future digital interactive formats.
www.ladydragon.com /a-061200hasbroinfogrames.html   (1207 words)

  
  Infogrames - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Infogrames Entertainment SA (IESA) is an international holding company headquartered in Lyon, France.
According to Bonnell on a television interview, the founders used a mix-and-match computer program to suggest names for their new company, one of which was "Infogramme": a portmanteau of the French words "informatique" (information technology) and "programme" (a computer program).
It was founded in 1993 as GT Interactive, and purchased in 1999 by Infogrames.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Infogrames   (265 words)

  
 CVG Nexus: Features: CVG News: Press Releases
Infogrames purchased 100% of the common stock of Hasbro Interactive for $100 million -- comprised of $95 million in Infogrames Entertainment SA securities (approximately 4.5 million common shares) and $5 million in cash.
Infogrames is a major international publisher and distributor of video games for consoles (Microsoft, Nintendo, Sega and Sony), PC CD-ROMs, and Macintosh hardware, as well as all interactive platforms such as interactive television, Internet, WAP devices, and in-flight entertainment systems.
Infogrames, led by Bruno Bonnell, distributes its games in about 60 countries worldwide with a particular strength in Europe and the U.S., where Infogrames possesses an outstanding distribution network.
home.hiwaay.net /~lkseitz/cvg/nexus/features/news/pr/infogrames_01.shtml   (441 words)

  
 MobyGames - Atari Europe S.A.S.U.
Together with the US headquarters Atari, Inc. (formerly Infogrames, Inc.) in New York, the European division is a global publisher and distributor of games for all major consoles and also computers, with many development studios under its wings.
The original Infogrames was founded in June 1983 in France by Bruno Bonnell and Christophe Sapet.
November 1999 is a milestone, when Infogrames Entertainment SA acquires a controlling stake in the major American publisher GT Interactive.
www.mobygames.com /company/atari-europe-sasu   (538 words)

  
 WebWire | Infogrames Entertainment Announces The Sale Of Its Atari Melbourne House Development Studio
Lyon, France, November 3, 2006 — In line with Infogrames’ corporate strategy announced in early 2006, designed to streamline operations at its internal development studios and get the most out of its franchises, the company announced today that it has sold Atari Melbourne House Pty Limited (Australia) to Krome Studios Pty Limited.
The parties have not disclosed the financial terms of the agreement.
Infogrames Entertainment (IESA), the parent company of the Atari Group, is listed on the Paris Euronext stock exchange (ISIN code: FR-0000052573) and has two principal subsidiaries: Atari Europe, a privately-held company, and Atari, Inc., a United States corporation listed on NASDAQ (ATAR).
www.webwire.com /ViewPressRel.asp?aId=23157   (418 words)

  
 StockHouse.com : Infogrames Entertainment Announces: The Departure of Bruno Bonnell ; The Appointment of Patrick Leleu ...
Infogrames Entertainment (Paris:IFG) announces today that at a meeting held on April 4th 2007, the Board appointed Patrick Leleu Chairman and CEO of the Group following the departure of Bruno Bonnell, founder and Chairman of the company.
A director of Infogrames since January 2007, Patrick Leleu was previously the CEO of Bouygues Telecom between 1994 and 2001 and then Chairman and CEO of Noos (a cable network operator) between 2001 and 2005.
Infogrames Entertainment (IESA), the parent company of the Atari Group (NASDAQ:ATAR), is listed on the Paris Euronext stock exchange (ISIN code: FR-0000052573) and has two principal subsidiaries: Atari Europe, a privately-held company, and Atari, Inc., a United States corporation listed on NASDAQ (ATAR).
www.stockhouse.com /news/news.asp?newsid=5032329&tick=ATAR   (669 words)

  
 Press release : INFOGRAMES ENTERTAINMENT CompanynewsGroup
Infogrames Entertainment observa que el Reglamento de la Comisión Europea 1606/2002 exige a las empresas europeas cotizadas que preparen sus estados financieros conforme a las Normas Internacionales de Información Financiera (NIIF) para los ejercicios que empiecen a partir el 1 de enero de 2005 o más tarde.
Infogrames will publish a detailed statement of operations in accordance with IFRS when it announces its interim financial results for the current fiscal year.
In addition, revenue of E 52.7 million was generated by the sale of licenses during the period, as the Company sold back digital rights to Hasbro last June, resulting in a better financial position for the Group for the current year.
www.companynewsgroup.com /communique.asp?co_id=103898   (819 words)

  
 Bonnell Departs Infogrames/Atari // News
Infogrames Entertainment confirms the departure of Bruno Bonnell...
The move comes after a massive financial restructuring at the company in the last couple of years; with the restructuring now ending, both Bonnell and Infogrames has decided that it's a good "opportunity to launch new dynamics of change for the group".
Bruno Bonnell stated: "It is with understandable emotions, but also reassured about its future, that I leave Infogrames after 24 years spent to build this group with the support of all its teams.
www.totalvideogames.com /news/Bonnell_Departs_InfogramesAtari_11475_0_0.htm   (350 words)

  
 Infogrames revenue falls 17 percent - Boston.com
Infogrames Entertainment SA, the owner of Atari Inc., said Friday that its full-year revenue fell 17 percent as sales declined in the United States.
PARIS --Infogrames Entertainment SA, the owner of Atari Inc., said Friday that its full-year revenue fell 17 percent as sales declined in the United States.
Infogrames shares rose 4.2 percent to 0.25 euros ($0.34) in Paris.
www.boston.com /business/technology/articles/2007/05/11/infogrames_revenue_falls_17_percent   (167 words)

  
 Survivor Game
Under terms of the previously announced agreement with CBS Consumer Products, Infogrames, Inc. has acquired the exclusive rights to develop and publish interactive games based on the Survivor(TM) television series in the United States and Canada for PC and Mac, as well as current and next-generation console platforms, including handheld systems.
Infogrames, Inc. is a majority-owned subsidiary of France-based Infogrames Entertainment SA (IESA) (Euronext 5257), a global publisher and distributor of video games for all platforms, as well as interactive digital television, mobile smart devices (WAP, HDML) and in-flight entertainment systems.
In 2001, IESA acquired Infogrames Interactive, Inc. (formerly Hasbro Interactive), including its line of software based on well-known licenses such as Monopoly®, Jeopardy®, Tonka®, and Atari®, which are published in the U.S. by Infogrames, Inc. For more information, visit the Company's Web site at www.us.infogrames.com.
www.ez-entertainment.net /news/survivor.htm   (830 words)

  
 Philips Media - Press News - Coming Soon Magazine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
Infogrames Entertainment, based in Villeurbanne, France, was already the European leader of interactive publishing and becomes with this transfer of Philips Media's activities, the strongest European entertainment company in interactive publishing an software distribution.
The combination of Infogrames Entertainment talents in publishing and development of interactive software titles and Philips Media's strength in European distribution will create a major company in the interactive entertainment industry.
According to Bruno Bonnell, Chairman and CEO of Infogrames Entertainment, "With this transfer Infogrames Entertainment strengthens its unique position in creation and publishing of interactive titles and is able to develop a pan-European distribution strategy.
www.csoon.com /issue23/p_pmedi1.htm   (376 words)

  
 Infogrames' Driver 2 Wins Prestigious Blockbuster Entertainment Award
Infogrames Inc.'s Humongous Entertainment division is a leader in children's entertainment software and its Macintosh publishing label, Macsoft, is the number one publisher of Macintosh entertainment software.
Based in New York, NY, Infogrames, Inc. is a majority-owned subsidiary of France-based Infogrames Entertainment SA (Euronext 5257) and serves as the headquarters for the company's operations in North America.
Founded in 1983, Infogrames Entertainment SA is a global publisher and distributor of video games for all platforms, as well as interactive digital television, mobile smart devices (WAP, HDML) and in-flight entertainment systems.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/04-23-2001/0001474987&EDATE=   (504 words)

  
 IGN: Infogrames Swallows GT Interactive
Infogrames aquires GT Interactive, forming one of the foremost interactive entertainment companies.
November 15, 1999 - Infogrames Entertainment, an established leading developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment, today announced it has reached an agreement to acquire control of GT Interactive for a total investment of $135 million.
Through this transaction, Infogrames will be able to expand its impressive product offerings of such franchises as Mission Impossible, Test Drive and Looney Tunes to include GTIS best-sellers like Driver, Deer Hunter, Blues Clues and Abe's Odyssey.
psx.ign.com /articles/072/072160p1.html   (306 words)

  
 Infogrames and Hudson Soft team up - Gaming Age
Infogrames Entertainment SA, a global publisher of interactive entertainment software, today announced it has entered into a joint venture with Hudson Soft Corp. The agreement is part of Infogrames’ global strategy to strengthen its presence in the Japanese market.
The new organization is based in Tokyo and named Infogrames Hudson K.K. The agreement included a 70% contribution by Infogrames and a 30% contribution by Hudson Soft, totaling 66 million yen.
Infogrames Hudson K.K.’s strategy is to develop a strong presence in the Japanese territory to enable Infogrames to better approach the Japanese market and build new local partnerships.
www.gaming-age.com /news/2000/10/17-110   (272 words)

  
 Home of the Underdogs - Company profile: Infogrames
"Infogrames Entertainment was founded in 1983 by Bruno Bonnell, Christophe Sapet and Thomas Schmider with the vision of becoming the premier provider of interactive entertainment software.
This vision is built upon the belief that Infogrames will transport all of its customers into a new world of entertainment through the power of imagination, innovation and the energy of its people.
Infogrames has offices in dozens of countries around the world and over the past year has gained a presence in the North American market as well.
www.the-underdogs.info /company.php?id=211   (431 words)

  
 Infogrames, Inc. Stretches the Boundaries With Test Drive Off-Road-Wide Open for the PlayStation 2 Computer ...
Infogrames, Inc., (Nasdaq: IFGM) a global publisher of interactive entertainment software, announced today that the newest installment in the Test Drive Off-Road(tm) series, Test Drive Off-Road-Wide Open(tm), is in development for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system.
Based in New York, NY, Infogrames, Inc. (Nasdaq: IFGM) is a majority-owned subsidiary of Infogrames Entertainment SA (Paris Bourse: SICOVAM 5257) and serves as the headquarters for the company's operations in North America.
Infogrames Entertainment SA is a worldwide leader in the interactive entertainment software industry.
findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2000_Oct_19/ai_66214569   (832 words)

  
 Atari Inc. :: Hasbro Reacquires Digital Gaming Rights from Infogrames for $65 Million
These rights were previously held by Infogrames on an exclusive basis as a result of a license agreement entered into concurrently with their purchase of Hasbro Interactive and Games.com from Hasbro in December of 2000.
These statements include statements concerning expectations for future business prospects and may be identified by the use of forward-looking words or phrases such as "think," "anticipate," and "believe." Such forward- looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties.
Hasbro and Infogrames undertake no obligation to make any revisions to the forward-looking statements contained in this release or to update them to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this release.
sev.prnewswire.com /entertainment/20050608/NYTH03509062005-1.html   (741 words)

  
 Infogrames Entertainment :: Infogrames Entertainment Annual and Special Shareholders' Meeting of January 19, 2005
Infogrames Entertainment Annual and Special Shareholders' Meeting of January 19, 2005
In doing so, they have demonstrated their willingness to participate in our Company's future and to actively support a management team that has worked hard to keep Infogrames in the lead group of international videogame publishers.
In the wake to the approval by 95% of the bondholders of the OCEANE 2005 plan and the exercise of 58% of the warrants issued in this connection, the shareholders added their support to the Group's debt restructuring project.
sev.prnewswire.com /computer-electronics/20050120/NYTH09720012005-1.html   (390 words)

  
 Infogrames Arrives at Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) With Over 35 New Video Games for Xbox, PlayStation 2, PC, & Mac
Second Largest Third Party Interactive Entertainment Software Publisher to Showcase Its Strongest Lineup Ever at E3 LOS ANGELES, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Infogrames, Inc. (Nasdaq: IFGM) and its European-based parent company, Infogrames Entertainment SA (Euronext 5257) will be exploding onto the E3 scene this week with their strongest lineup to date.
Now ranked as the second largest third party publisher of interactive entertainment software in the US and Europe*, Infogrames is poised to be the leader in providing digital entertainment to the mass-market.
"Infogrames is proud to be appearing at E3 this year with our most incredible slate of products to date," said Bruno Bonnell, chairman and CEO of Infogrames.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/05-14-2001/0001492863&EDATE=   (602 words)

  
 Infogrames prepares for Atari disposal - Joystiq
MSNBC is now confirming that French publisher Infogrames, who has a controlling interest in Atari, is attempting to restructure its failing business, which could have a substantial impact on some of the year's most anticipated games.
Infogrames may sell the publishing rights to upcoming titles Neverwinter Nights 2 and Timeshift (both due in September), and is also considering potential buy-outs of its other subsidiary studios, including Shiny Entertainment (Matrix: Path of Neo, Earthworm Jim).
Infogrames Entertainment SA executive chairman Bruno Bonnell said his company is considering further asset sales as well as a deal with its rival, Ubisoft Entertainment SA, as it continues to restructure its business, the Financial Times reported on its Web site Thursday.
www.joystiq.com /2006/05/30/infogrames-prepares-for-atari-disposal   (1731 words)

  
 Gamasutra - Infogrames Entertainment Posts Increase in First Quarter Sales
The Ubisoft Vision: Why Yves Guillemot Believes [05.29.07] In this rare interview, Ubisoft co-founder and CEO Yves Guillemot talks to Gamasutra regarding his company's future, the importance of original IP such as the forthcoming Assassin's Creed, and the current state of Ubisoft's relationship with major competitor Electronic Arts.
The company also noted its U.S. unit Infogrames Inc, has returned to profitability, showing a net profit of $552,000 versus a loss of $32.7 million in the same period a year ago.
The quarter was boosted by a first-time contribution from Hasbro Interactive, which Infogrames Entertainment bought last December.
www.gamasutra.com /php-bin/news_index.php/www.e-onsoftware.com/products/vue5easel/?story=775   (371 words)

  
 Welcome to Just Adventure +
Based in New York, NY, Infogrames, Inc. (Nasdaq: IFGM) is a majority-owned subsidiary of Infogrames Entertainment SA (Euronext 5257) and serves as the headquarters for the company's operations in North America.
Founded in 1983 and headquartered in France, Infogrames Entertainment SA is a global publisher and distributor of video games for consoles (Sony, Sega, Nintendo, and Microsoft), personal computers and Macintosh systems, as well as interactive digital television platforms, mobile smart devices (WAP, HDML) and in-flight entertainment systems.
Infogrames' Humongous Entertainment division is a leader in children's entertainment software and its Macintosh publishing label, Macsoft, is the number one publisher of Macintosh entertainment software.
www.justadventure.com /Press_Releases/01-01-30-1.shtm   (843 words)

  
 IGN: Infogrames
Infogrames is known for its long list of well-known licenses spanning cars, movies, cartoons, athletes, sports leagues, and more.
In 2003, Infogrames officially changed the name of its business operations to Atari, the well-known brand name it had acquired some years previous.
Infogrames Entertainment is still the international holding company for Atari operations, but game productions by the company are now released under the Atari corporate brand.
games.ign.com /objects/025/025192.html   (538 words)

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