22nd Jul 2005 07:00
Pace Micro Technology PLC22 July 2005 22 July 2005 Pace Micro Technology plc signs supply agreement with DIRECTV Pace Micro Technology plc, the world's largest dedicated developer of digitalset-top box technology to the payTV industry, has today signed agreements withDIRECTV, the leading provider of satellite entertainment and interactiveservices in the US. Under the agreements, Pace will supply DIRECTV nextgeneration set-top box products during calendar year 2006. These agreements materially help underpin Pace's existing expectations, for thisfinancial year and the next financial year, reinforcing Pace's opportunity inthe North American market. As disclosed in the preliminary announcement of 12July 2005, the outcome for this financial year remains dependent on goodexecution of this and other contracts. -ends- Media contacts Helen KettleboroughPace Micro Technology+44 1274 538005 Ginny PulbrookCitigate Dewe Rogerson020 7282 2945 About DirecTV DIRECTV, Inc. is the US's leading and fastest-growing digital multichanneltelevision service provider with more than 14.4 million customers. DIRECTV andthe Cyclone Design logo are registered trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc. DIRECTV(NYSE: DTV) is a world-leading provider of digital multichannel televisionentertainment services. DIRECTV is 34 percent owned by News Corporation. About Pace Micro Technology plc Pace Micro Technology plc is a leader in digital television technology. TheCompany's primary focus is the development of innovative set-top box solutionsfor operators, broadcasters, telecommunications companies and retail marketsworldwide. Pace's head office is in Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK with other offices in USA,Hong Kong, Germany and France. For further information, please visit Pace's website at http://www.pacemicro.com. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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