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	PolyGram - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		PolyGram was the name from 1972 of the major label recording company started by Philips as a holding company for its music interests in 1945.
		PolyGram acquired United Distribution Corporation (UDC) in 1973 and signed distribution deals with MCA and 20th Century Records in 1976.
		PolyGram embarked on a new program of acquisitions, including AandM and Island Records in 1989, Motown in 1993, Def Jam in 1994 and Rodven (Venezuela) in 1995.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/PolyGram (1192 words)

	PolyGram Filmed Entertainment - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		PolyGram Filmed Entertainment (PFE) was a London-based film studio, founded in 1991 as a European competitor to Hollywood, but eventually sold and merged with Universal Pictures in 1999.
		The Dutch music company PolyGram (owned by Philips) created PFE in 1991 to consolidate its existing film companies.
		Film production within Polygram differed from traditional Hollywood studios, in that power to make ('green light') a film was not centralised in the hands of a small number of executives, but instead was decided by negotiations between producers, management and marketing.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/PolyGram_Filmed_Entertainment (324 words)

	POLYGRAM : MusicWeb Encyclopaedia of Popular Music (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		In '62 Philips and Siemens merged their record company interests, with Phonogram and DGG retaining autonomy; a unified management was created under the PolyGram name in '72.
		In the '80s Mercury became PolyGram's main pop label, with Philips for classical; Mercury had Dexy's Midnight Runners, John Cougar Mellencamp, Def Leppard and Bon Jovi, the adolescents' favourite of '86 (Slippery When Wet was a no. 1 LP, two no. 1 singles); Mercury signed Robert Cray '86.
		PolyGram acquired Herb Alpert's A&M and Chris Blackwell's Island Records '89, by then one of five majors operating subsidiaries on all six continents with companies in 18 countries, behind only EMI and Sony.
	www.musicweb-international.com /encyclopaedia/p/P90.HTM (843 words)

	POLYGRAM IS THINKING BIG FOR THE BIG SCREEN (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Dutch electronics giant Polygram is expected to announce this week that it's embarking on a film distribution operation in an attempt to join Walt Disney Co., Warner Brothers, and other big media outfits as a major diversified entertainment company.
		Among the Polygram losers in the recent quarter were Portrait of a Lady and Gridlock'd.
		Polygram was also said to be interested in buying the library assets of Orion, which is also expected to be purchased this week by Kerkorian.
	www.businessweek.com /bwdaily/dnflash/april/nf70428e.htm (395 words)

	CITT - Appeals - Decisions - POLYGRAM INC.
		Polygram Inc. was invoiced for the cost of making the recordings by the foreign Polygram manufacturers at the time of importation.
		The appellant entered into a licence agreement (the Polygram contract) with Polygram B.V. Under the licence, the appellant is entitled to promote the music and artists of Polygram B.V.'s repertoire and to distribute and sell the recordings to the public.
		Counsel maintained that since Polygram Inc. was obliged to agree in advance to pay the fee, the payment is a proper addition to the price paid or payable to reflect the real transaction value of the recordings.
	www.citt.gc.ca /appeals/decision/ap89151_e.asp (2063 words)

	Business Wire: PolyGram 1998 Second Quarter Results
		In recognition of the proposed acquisition of PolyGram by The Seagram Company Ltd. (Seagram), announced on 21 May, 1998, and the reported intention to sell PolyGram Filmed Entertainment (PFE), PolyGram's divisional revenues and operating results have been reclassified to reflect the film activities that are to be sold.
		The decline was mainly due to PolyGram's weaker pop music release schedule in the period, which caused pop sales to be down 7% in the first half compared to 1997.
		PolyGram is quoted on the Amsterdam and New York stock exchanges.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_1998_July_22/ai_20932767 (1054 words)

	Polygram, Decca and DG: Overview (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		GPI was replaced by Polygram (which absorbed the record interests of Philips and Siemens) in 1972.
		Polygram acquired the Verve label from MGM, United Distribution Corporation, the Robert Stigwood Organization and stakes in Casablanca and Barclay records.
		In 1972 GPG was replaced by Polygram, 50% owned by Siemens and holding that group's former stake in DG Telefunken was established as a joint venture of Siemens and AEG in 1903, initially for radio transmitter and receiver production.
	www.ketupa.net /polygram.htm (984 words)

	EMI GROUP BRINGS IN NEW MANAGEMENT AT EMI RECORDED MUSIC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		A former president of PolyGram when it was the world’s largest and most profitable record company, Levy’s new role gives him global responsibility for all of EMI Recorded Music’s operations, reporting to Eric Nicoli, chairman of EMI Group.
		From the time of PolyGram’s flotation in 1989, to 1998 when Levy and Munns decided to leave the company upon its sale to Seagram, they were instrumental in growing PolyGram’s share of the global record market from 12.5% to 17.5%, taking it from the number three position to number one.
		In January 1991 he succeeded David G Fine as president and CEO of PolyGram and in the same year became a member of the group management committee of Philips NV, PolyGram’s majority shareholder (the remainder of PolyGram was publicly quoted on the New York and Amsterdam stock exchanges).
	www.emigroup.com /news/pr120.html (1351 words)

	BBC News \| Biz \| The drinks are on PolyGram
		It is also considering selling off PolyGram's film division which backed hits like Four Weddings And A Funeral and Trainspotting and has been a major factor in the rebirth of the British film industry.
		Dutch electronics group Philips which owns 75% of Polygram decided it was time to sell and found a willing bidder in Seagram.
		The PolyGram deal comes after Seagram reportedly failed to strike a deal to buy Britain's EMI group, whose artists include the Rolling Stones and the Spice Girls.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/business/98444.stm (462 words)

	Universal & PolyGram Integration (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Philips will tender all its PolyGram shares into the Seagram tender offer, acquire as many Seagram shares as may be available to it in the tender offer (taking into account the election by the public shareholders), and hold its Seagram shares for no less than two years.
		On May 21, 1998, Seagram, Philips and PolyGram announced that they had reached an agreement in principle with a price of NLG 117 in cash for each PolyGram share or a mixture of cash and Seagram shares based on an exchange ratio of 1.4012 Seagram shares for each PolyGram share.
		PolyGram is quoted on the Amsterdam and New York stock exchanges (PLG).
	www.polygram.com /static/press/062298.htm (570 words)

	Seagram, Polygram talks on fast-forward (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Industry observers suggested that Polygram president/CEO Alain Levy -- who was caught off-guard by Boonstra's announcement that Polygram was in play -- could be the first high-profile casualty of the deal.
		Some of Polygram's acts would likely be rolled onto Universal label rosters, a move that would cut overhead and streamline marketing.
		They remain supporters of Polygram's ambition to build a European-based film major, and are understood to be worried about the prospect of that vision getting lost.
	lamar.colostate.edu /~rphillip/ec281/ec281art010.html (634 words)

	The Angels Complaint v FGG & PolyGram
		Plaintiffs have advised defendants PolyGram and Mercury, by letter, of plaintiffs' ownership of both the service mark "The Angels" and the registration therefor, and have requested said defendants to immediately cease and desist from further use of the name "The Angels" as either a trade name or a service mark.
		That defendants FGG, PolyGram, Mercury, and DOES 1 through 10 be required to account to plaintiffs for any and all profits derived by said defendants from the sale of their goods and for all damages sustained by plaintiffs by reason of said acts of trademark infringement.
		That defendants FGG, PolyGram, Mercury, and DOES 1 through 10 be required to account to plaintiffs for any and all profits derived by said defendants from the sale of their goods and for all damages sustained by plaintiffs by reason of said acts of unfair competition complained of herein.
	www.lawgal.net /complaintangels.html (4651 words)

	Ultimate AV: Seagram to Blend PolyGram/Universal Units; Will Eat Costs
		A flurry of pink slips for PolyGram employees, a shuffling of Universal management following a box-office slump, and a hefty write-down for the current quarter are all part of the script.
		The PolyGram buyout---variously reported at between $10.2 and $10.4 billion---was predicated on Seagram's plan to spin off many of these subsidiaries to pare down the real cost of the acquisition.
		Among the PolyGram staffers likely to receive their walking papers are approximately 60 full-time workers at PolyGram TV and another 3000 at the PolyGram music label, whose duties will be assumed by their counterparts at Universal Music Group.
	www.ultimateavmag.com /news/10319 (766 words)

	U2 NEWS SERVICE - AP : Polygram's Chief Levy Steps Aside, Seagram Lowers Purchase Price (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Levy has been PolyGram’s chief executive for seven years but it had been widely anticipated that there would be no room for him at Seagram, whose Universal Music Group is run by industry veteran Doug Morris.
		A PolyGram spokeswoman in New York would not comment on Levy’s severance package and said he will take some time off to consider his career options.
		PolyGram chief financial officer Jan Cook will serve as interim CEO until Seagram’s purchase is completed.
	www.u2world.com /news/article.php3?id_article=798 (396 words)

	'e space - News Update
		Shirley said her negotiation with Polygram on the renewal of her contract is still in an early stage.
		She feels PolyGram does not provide sufficient support for her, and she is quite disappointed by the promotions of her songs.
		Polygram plugged the song to radio stations last December, but no other new songs was available for "backing up".
	www.espace.org /news/news9697.html (5194 words)

	Indications, Contraindications, Warnings, Precautions and Adverse Events \| Medtronic Gastroenterology
		The Polygram NET Biofeedback Application is used to assess the function of the anorectal muscles.
		Data is collected in the anorectal canal, using sensors, and is displayed through the Biofeedback mode in a very clear and understandable manner, thus providing a feedback to the patient of his/her own performance throughout the study.
		The Polygraf ID with Polygram NET Biofeedback Application software is intended to record, store, view and analyze data online in the gastrointestinal tract including rectum and pelvic floor to assist in diagnosing disorders in these areas.
	www.medtronic.fr /physician/gastro/disclosure.html (827 words)

	KISS Asylum: Seagram seals PolyGram deal
		PolyGram's earnings rose 17% last year, helped by the smash debut of the young brother trio Hanson, as music sales offset losses from films.
		PolyGram's film business has produced hits such as Fargo and Four Weddings and a Funeral, and its 1,500-film library includes The Graduate and When Harry Met Sally.
		The PolyGram deal comes after Seagram reportedly failed to strike a deal to buy Britain's EMI Group, whose artists include the Rolling Stones and the Spice Girls, and ended negotiations earlier this month.
	www.kissasylum.com /news/polygramsegrams.shtml (657 words)

	Video Business: PolyGram partners help create big bang for 'Barney.' (PolyGram Video's marketing of motion picture ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Polygram Video's third-quarter release of Barney's Great Adventure: The Movie (street Sept. 1, prebook Aug. 7) will be supported by a marketing campaign of dino-sized proportions.
		Ken Graffeo, senior VP of marketing for PolyGram, said the campaign, which includes a $4 rebate offer from TDK and a Smucker's discount on Barney "Jammies," is the company's most extensive effort for a children's title to date.
		PolyGram also worked to develop aspects of the campaign to appeal to specialized grocery accounts.
	www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:20901771&refid=ip_almanac_hf (209 words)

	PolyGram Holding, Inc., et al. - Complaint
		Respondent PolyGram Holding, Inc. ("PolyGram Holding") is a corporation organized, existing, and doing business under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Delaware with its office and principal place of business located at 825 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York 10019.
		PolyGram N.V. ("PolyGram"), a Netherlands corporation, acting directly and through certain subsidiaries (collectively, "PolyGram Music Group"), was for many years engaged in the business of producing, marketing, and distributing pre-recorded music and videos in the United States and worldwide.
		PolyGram Holding, Decca Records, PolyGram Records, and PolyGram Distribution agreed not to discount and not to advertise the 1990 Three Tenors album and video from August 1, 1998 through October 15, 1998.
	www.ftc.gov /os/2001/07/tenorscmp.htm (1775 words)

	Ultimate AV: Image Entertainment Lawsuit Threatens Seagram/PolyGram Deal
		Image Entertainment, the largest laserdisc supplier in the US and one of the largest DVD distributors, is seeking to prevent the acquisition of PolyGram by Seagram and the selloff of PolyGram Video or PolyGram Filmed Entertainment by either PolyGram NV or Seagram to help finance the deal.
		Image claims it has a legitimate contract with PolyGram, signed December 23, 1996, for the distribution rights to PolyGram's DVD and laserdisc titles over a five-year period.
		PolyGram received inquiries from at least ten potential bidders for its Filmed Entertainment division in the week before the lawsuit was filed.
	www.guidetohometheater.com /news/10218 (377 words)

	PolyGram Films fires first shot in studio battle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		PolyGram Films is a part of PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, in turn a part of Holland's sprawling entertainment conglomerate PolyGram NV.
		PolyGram and its sister companies have produced or distributed such movies as "Jumanji," "Sleepers," "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and "Mr.
		"PolyGram Films was designed to compete with the major distributors, effectively competing on the same plane as the Warners, Disneys and Sonys of the world," he said.
	www.jsonline.com /letsgo/movies/notes/0907thegame.stm (757 words)

	Variety.com - Polygram, Meteor pact
		Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
		Word that Polygram was interested in taking a stake in Meteor first surfaced a year ago, about the same time as Polygram bought 35% of French distrib Pan Europeenne.
		Polygram exexexex have long said they're willing to fund European films, either in English or local lingo, so long as the projected revenues exceed the budgets, to complement the mainstream films from its inhouse U.S. and British producers.
	www.variety.com /article/VR106814 (378 words)

	Lloyd-Webber in spin as Polygram cuts disc price
		However, the dispute may have given Lord Lloyd-Webber a way out of the 1991 deal in which he sold the 30pc stake to Polydor, part of the Polygram group which is now owned by Canada's Seagram.
		The 1991 deal gave Polydor the right to buy the other 70pc of Really Useful Group in 2001, but Lord Lloyd-Webber is understood to have indicated in his letter to Polydor that he regards the company's treatment of No Matter What as a breach of covenants contained in the deal.
		Lord Lloyd-Webber said in May that he wanted to buy back full control of the company, which is responsible for smash hit musicals such as Cats and Phantom of the Opera.
	www.telegraph.co.uk /htmlContent.jhtml?html=/archive/1998/12/03/cnloid03.html (460 words)

	Variety.com - Polygram exex surround Island
		Sources said Polygram execs, despite recently giving Majd a new contract for two more years, are anxious for his departure.
		But the choice of Sigerson only made sense to Polygram execs, sources suggested, if Blackwell was still at the helmhelm and maintained his famous hands-on approach.
		Another chieftain circling is freshly minted Mercury Records Group chairman Danny Goldberg, who with the stroke of a pen by Polygram chiefs in August added Motown and Polygram Classics and Jazz to his fiefdom, and is considered the corporate golden boy.
	www.variety.com /article/VR11160805 (893 words)

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