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Barco completes DCIP purchase agreement for large-scale Cinemark digital cinema rollout

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:45

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Kortrijk, Belgium, 11 March 2010 — Digital cinema leader Barco has completed the previously announced purchase agreement with Digital Cinema Implementation Partners (DCIP) for the supply and installation of more than 3000 digital cinema projectors to Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CNK). The deal, which was closed on 10 March, is the direct result of a recent 660 million USD funding led by J.P. Morgan and Blackstone Advisory Partners L.P. to finance the digital conversion of thousands of screens across the USA and Canada. With this agreement signed, Barco has the green light to roll out its brand-new 'Series II' digital cinema projectors to more than 3000 Cinemark theaters at nearly 250 sites throughout North America.

2009 best year ever for Barco's digital cinema business

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:30

Kortrijk, Belgium, 10 February 2010 – Digital cinema pioneer Barco announced that 2009 has been a record year for its digital cinema business, with a very significant growth of more than 100% in sales, orders and production capacity. By the end of 2009, Barco had reached a total install base of 6500 projectors worldwide.

In 2009 Barco deals decisively with its challenges

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:30

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Kortrijk, Belgium, 10 February 2010 - Barco (Euronext: BAR; Reuters: BARBt.BR; Bloomberg: BAR BB) today announced results for the three- and twelve-month periods ended 31 December, 20091.

Trading update - To deal decisively with the new realities of today's markets Barco announces further exceptional charges to be booked in 4Q09

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:55

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The financial data below are unaudited Kortrijk, Belgium, 22 January, 2010. In the wake of the economic crisis and the very significant drop in sales in the events and out-of-home media markets, Barco announces today that it has conducted a comprehensive analysis of its impairment risks and other financial exposures.

Barco closes acquisition of FIMI

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 14:30

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Kortrijk, Belgium, 06 January 2010 – Medical imaging specialist Barco announced today it closed the acquisition of FIMI, a fully owned subsidiary of Royal Philips Electronics' Healthcare business, on 31 December 2009. FIMI is a profitable company with an annual sales volume of close to euro 40 million. The total transaction cost at closing was euro 19 million plus an additional earn-out of euro 10 million over the next five years.

Barco and Kerasotes partner on new luxury multiplexes

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:00

Chicago-based Kerasotes debuts its new ultra-premium ShowPlace ICON TheatreTM concept with a full array of Barco digital cinema projectors.

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Tue, 8 Dec 2009 17:00

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Notification of participations as of 2 December 2009

Barco acquires medical display company FIMI. Strategic acquisition strengthens Barco's leading position in the medical imaging market.

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:30

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Kortrijk, Belgium, 27 November 2009 - Medical imaging specialist Barco announced today it has signed an agreement to acquire Italy-based display company FIMI, a fully owned subsidiary of Royal Philips Electronics' Healthcare business. Through the acquisition, Barco reaffirms its growth strategy in the medical market by further expanding its footprint and tapping into new market segments, such as mobile point of care devices. The total transaction cost at closing is Euro 19 million. The contract further provides for an additional earn-out of Euro 10 million over the next five years. The transaction is subject to certain customary conditions being met.

Barco continues to generate positive operating cash flow in mixed market conditions

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:30

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Kortrijk, Belgium, 21 October 2009 - Barco (Euronext: BAR; Reuters: BARBt.BR; Bloomberg: BAR BB) today announced results for the three and nine-month periods ended 30 September, 2009. 1

XL Video and Barco partner to make the U2 360° tour a worldwide success

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:55

Kuurne, Belgium, 10 September 2009. XL Video, an international leader in the rental market for display technology and Barco, a global leader in creative LED technology, are proud to announce that their close collaboration has contributed to the realization of the remarkable 360° LED screen for the U2 world tour. After a triumphant European start, the tour's multi-city US leg begins on 12 September at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Barco projects magic in the Piazza Grande for the 62nd Locarno Film Festival

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 16:55

Kuurne, Belgium, 4 August 2009. Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, is proud to announce that it has been selected as the exclusive digital projector supplier for the 62nd Locarno Film Festival. Highlights of the festival are the open-air screenings in Locarno's historic Piazza Grande, where Barco's ultra-bright DP-3000 digital cinema projector will be used to give spectators the ultimate movie experience.

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Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:00

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ZON Lusomundo selects Barco's digital cinema projectors for XDC's deployment of 213 screens in Portugal

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:15

Kuurne, Belgium, 24 July 2009. Barco, a global leader in digital cinema projectors, is proud to announce that it has been chosen by ZON Lusomundo, the largest cinema chain in Portugal, for the deployment of 213 digital cinema systems. By the end of 2010, 28 of ZON Lusomundo's cinema complexes will be equipped with Barco digital cinema projectors.

Barco's 1,000th digital cinema projector installation confirms leading market position in China

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:55

Kuurne, Belgium, 22 July 2009. Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, is proud to announce that it has completed its 1,000th digital cinema projector installation in China. This again confirms Barco's solid position in the Asian Pacific digital cinema market in general, and China in particular where the company has a market share of more than 80%.

Barco continues to generate good cash flows. Big contracts for digital cinema bode well for the future

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:30

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Kortrijk, Belgium, 22 July 2009 - Barco (Euronext: BAR; Reuters: BARBt.BR; Bloomberg: BAR BB) today announced results for the three and six-month periods ended 30 June, 2009. 1

Barco creates giant 360° LED screen for U2

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:55

Kuurne, Belgium, 30 June 2009. Barco, a global leader in creative LED technology, is proud to announce the world's first transformable LED screen for U2's latest world tour. With its 360° shape, the LED screen surrounds the band while performing and can change shape in all directions during the concert, For the third time this millennium, the Barco – U2 cooperation resulted in a revolutionary approach to video, this time totaling more than 500,000 pixels of video, making it the biggest LED screen ever used in concert touring. U2's worldwide tour kicks off 30 June in a sold out Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain.

Barco China awarded ISO 14001 certification for design, manufacture and installation of LED displays

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:59

Shanghai, CHINA, 19 June 2009 — Barco, a world leader in visualization and display solutions, is proud to announce that its Global LED Manufacturing Operations was awarded ISO 14001 certification on 7 May 2009. The certification covers the design, manufacture and installation of LED displays, and solidifies the company's environmental awareness and business philosophy to create cost-effective, green and reliable products.