Research and Markets: Music Publishers – a Comprehensive Profile of 296 Companies Operating in the UK Market

November 27, 2009, DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f78d6e/2009_plimsoll_anal) has announced the addition of the "2009 Plimsoll Analysis – Music Publishers – A comprehensive profile of 296 companies operating in the UK market" report to their offering.

The UK Music Publishers market analysis: This edition of the Plimsoll Analysis is the most comprehensive review yet of the UK Music Publishers industry. With the market due for a prolonged period of consolidation to weed out over capacity and weakened competitors, keeping up with development will be vitally important. Whether you are looking for companies to buy, thinking of selling or just keeping up with developments in the market, this special Plimsoll Industry Analysis will give you a new outlook on your market.

What you receive on each company: This special edition of our report is designed to alert you to merger and acquisition activity in your market. We individually assess each of the companies in their own 2 paged section of the report.

You will receive the following on each company:

    * An individual valuation
    * A full financial health assessment
    * A breakdown of the board members and ownership structure
    * A 10 point takeover attractive rating

1 in 7 companies in the UK Music Publishers industry could change ownership as a result of the current economic climate, claims a new study by leading financial analysts Plimsoll. With a surprising number of cash rich competitors waiting in the wings the market could be set for a prolonged period of consolidation. David Pattison, author of the new Plimsoll Industry Analysis – Music Publishers, explains, "I am sure any director worth his salt would agree that, in the current climate, there are simply too many companies chasing too little market. With many directors eyeing the exit doors and highly leveraged buyouts consigned to history for the time being it really is a buyers market out there for cash rich companies." Pattison continues, "In the Plimsoll Industry Analysis we have identified 165 companies that have a sizeable cash reserve sat on their balance sheets that, due to record low interest rates, is generating nothing. These companies are now in the position to buy up large chunks of market share at rock bottom prices and make that money work for them. They must be like kids in a sweet shop at the moment – all those distressed competitors available at a fraction of their true value. The UK Music Publishers market is still widely regarded as one of the UK's most fragmented sectors. In our report we analysed the UK's leading 296 companies and rated each on their acquisition attractiveness this will tell you which companies are set to be buying and which are exposed to takeover."

Key Topics Covered:

Section 1: Best Trading Partners- the best in the industry

Section 2: Sales & Market Performance 2.1 Sales Growth 2.2 Sales Return on Total Assets

Section 3: Profitability 3.1 Gross profit 3.2 Pre-tax Profit Margin 3.3 Pre-tax profit plus directors' fees 3.4 Pre-tax Profit Return on Total Assets 3.5 Profit Summary

Industry Analysis: Each company in the industry analysed using the unique Plimsoll method. Every company is analysed, rated and valued over two pages, giving you a graphical appraisal of each company's financial performance in an instant.

296 Companies Mentioned, Some Include:

    * Act Publishing Ltd
    * Alan Tarney Ltd
    * Alfred Publishing Co (U K ) Ltd
    * Alignmark Ltd
    * Amazonian Music Publishing Ltd
    * Ambassador Music Ltd
    * Ambermus Ltd
    * Ampersand Music Ltd
    * Carlin Recorded Music Library Ltd
    * Cat Music Ltd
    * Catskills Music Publishing Ltd
    * Champion Management & Music Ltd
    * Chandos Music Ltd
    * Chandos Records Ltd
    * In-Genius Songs Ltd
    * Inter Angel Music Publishers Ltd
    * Music Kitchen Ltd (The)
    * Music Publishers Association Ltd
    * Music Publishing & Administration Ltd
    * One Media Publishing Ltd
    * Product Exchange Ltd (The)
    * Publishers Licensing Society Ltd
    * Pure Groove Music Ltd
    * Python (Monty) Pictures Ltd
    * Rak Publishing Ltd
    * Sgo Music Publishing Ltd
    * Sharesense Ltd
    * Sharesense Three Ltd
    * Sherlock Holmes Music Ltd
    * Silva Screen Music (Publishers) Ltd
    * Trackdown Music Ltd
    * Tristan Music Ltd
    * Wright & Round Ltd
    * Xenomania Productions Ltd
    * X-Phonics Plc