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This excerpt taken from the PRVT 10-K filed Apr 15, 2009. Key Products Private.com (www.private.com) is the flagship site of Private Media Groups Internet offerings. The site offers access to high-quality adult content that includes full-length Private movies, photosets, sex-stories, a full library of Private magazines in image and downloadable PDF format, and third-party content. In addition, subscribers receive access to live webcam, live sex shows performed by couples, and adult personals. Premium content is also accessible through Private.com in a variety of different formats. The ability to purchase full-length DVD quality movies on a rental basis is available through Divx technology at a discounted rate for subscribers. One on one live chat is also accessible to members at a discounted rate. The site offers various payment methods to suit the ever-changing demands of the end-users that include credit card subscriptions, pay-per-minute dialers, debit cards, online checks, and SMS payments. All payments are made through a secured system and verification process that are in-line with the International and local e-commerce regulations. The Private.com website features the most advance technology to enable Private to protect its digital assets from theft and file sharing through usage of Microsoft digital rights encryption and protection. Private also goes the extra step to protect its library by digitally watermarking all images. Private.com acquires customers primarily through advertising in its DVDs, magazines and broadcast programming with minimal incremental cost. It also acquires new customers through its affiliate program Private Cash. Private Shop (www.private.com/shop) offers a complete catalogue of Private products including Private videos and magazines, and adult toys available for purchase or downloading online. The site provides free pictures and free video clips to those who register with the shop. The site is built upon an extensive technical platform that utilizes real-time, secure transaction processing. In addition, the Shop is available in multi-lingual format and currency options based on a users locale. In 2008, the average order value was US$105. GameLink.com. On January 20, 2009 we expanded our Internet operations through the acquisition of the company Game Link LLC and its affiliates, companies engaged in digital distribution of adult content over the Internet and eCommerce development. GameLink is a leading US adult entertainment VOD and eCommerce platform through its GameLink.com website. The sites installed user base represents over one million domestic and international customers and it serves over 10,000 users daily. Including 60,000 video titles, GameLink has the largest library of digital and physical adult media and novelties in the United States. The Company offers VOD in multiple media formats including streaming and downloads to computers and iPhones. GameLinks infrastructure is the most robust in the industry and is highly flexible, customizable and scalable designed to support multiple retail strategies and products simultaneously. Additionally, through its related companies, GameLink offers third-party and white-label ecommerce solutions and development. For the year ended 2008 Gamelink and its affiliates reported net sales of USD 16.4 million.
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The acquisition of GameLink is a significant development that will substantially contribute to our growth, while creating economies of scale. We have been establishing our digital strategy for the last year, and concluded that the combination of Private with a major online retailer and accomplished platform developer is the approach to achieving our goals in the rapidly changing business landscape. The combined content assets of Private and core competencies of GameLink offer a compelling new business model. We will be expanding our joint internet strategies globally with new formats and applications to be launched in 2009. Additionally, we will be developing improved interactive functionality for new media platforms such as IPTV and mobile, and maximizing our content monetization with the existing vast Private library as well as aggregation of select international studios offering a wide range of content and genres for all platform needs. With this expanded digital strategic focus we will be announcing a variety of compelling new initiatives during 2009. This excerpt taken from the PRVT 10-K filed Mar 17, 2008. Key Products Private.com (www.private.com) is the flagship site of Private Media Groups Internet offerings. The site offers access to high-quality adult content that includes full-length Private movies, photosets, sex-stories, a full library of Private magazines in image and downloadable PDF format, and third-party content. In addition, subscribers receive access to live webcam, live sex shows performed by couples, and adult personals. Premium content is also accessible through Private.com in a variety of different formats. The ability to purchase full-length DVD quality movies on a rental basis is available through Divx technology at a discounted rate for subscribers. One on one live chat is also accessible to members at a discounted rate. The site offers various payment methods to suit the ever-changing demands of the end-users that include credit card subscriptions, pay-per-minute dialers, debit cards, online checks, and SMS payments. All payments are made through a secured system and verification process that are in-line with the International and local e-commerce regulations. The Private.com website features the most advance technology to enable Private to protect its digital assets from theft and file sharing through usage of Microsoft digital rights encryption and protection. Private also goes the extra step to protect its library by digitally watermarking all images. Private.com acquires customers primarily through advertising in its DVDs, magazines and broadcast programming with minimal incremental cost. It also acquires new customers through its affiliate program Private Cash. Private Shop (www.private.com/shop) offers a complete catalogue of Private products including Private DVDs and magazines, and adult toys available for purchase or downloading online. The site provides free pictures and free video clips to those who register with the shop. The site is built upon an extensive technical platform that utilizes real-time, secure transaction processing. In addition, the Shop is available in multi-lingual format and currency options based on a users locale. In 2007, the average order value was US$115.
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PrivateSpeed (www.privatespeed.com) is the broadband video on demand channel for Private. PrivateSpeed features an extensive collection of more than 500 full length Private movies in both streaming and downloadable formats for rental online. Users of PrivateSpeed are offered a free membership to view trailers of movies and other premium content through a simple sign up process that collects their email address. In 2003, Private licensed the technology of Go Internet for the backend platform for PrivateSpeed. The complete site was redone to include a new design that features a simplified user interface, new streaming, advance account management, and searchable information. Through the partnership with Go Internet, Private has been able to significantly lower costs on it streaming and hosting solution. This excerpt taken from the PRVT 10-K filed Apr 2, 2007. Key Products Private.com (www.private.com) is the flagship site of Private Media Groups Internet offerings. The site offers access to high-quality adult content that includes full-length Private movies, photosets, sex-stories, a full library of Private magazines in image and downloadable PDF format, and third-party content. In addition, subscribers receive access to live webcam, live sex shows performed by couples, and adult personals. Premium content is also accessible through Private.com in a variety of different formats. The ability to purchase full-length DVD quality movies on a rental basis is available through Divx technology at a discounted rate for subscribers. One on one live chat is also accessible to members at a discounted rate. The site offers various payment methods to suit the ever-changing demands of the end-users that include credit card subscriptions, pay-per-minute dialers, debit cards, online checks, and SMS payments. All payments are made through a secured system and verification process that are in-line with the International and local e-commerce regulations. The Private.com website features the most advance technology to enable Private to protect its digital assets from theft and file sharing through usage of Microsoft digital rights encryption and protection. Private also goes the extra step to protect its library by digitally watermarking all images. Private.com acquires customers primarily through advertising in DVDs, videos, magazines and broadcast programming with minimal incremental cost. It also acquires new customers by establishing partnerships with leading international portals. Private Shop (www.private.com/shop) offers a complete catalogue of Private products including Private DVDs and magazines, and adult toys available for purchase online. The site provides free pictures and free video clips to those who register with the shop. The site is built upon an extensive technical platform that utilizes real-time, secure transaction processing. In addition, the Shop is available in multi-lingual format and currency options based on a users locale. In 2006, the average order value was US$100. PrivateSpeed (www.privatespeed.com) is the broadband video on demand channel for Private. PrivateSpeed features an extensive collection of more than 500 full length Private movies in both streaming and downloadable formats for rental online. Users of PrivateSpeed are offered a free membership to view trailers of movies and other premium content through a simple sign up process that collects their email address. In 2003, Private licensed the technology of Go Internet for the backend platform for PrivateSpeed. The complete site was redone to include a new design that features a simplified user interface, new streaming, advance account management, and searchable information. Through the partnership with Go Internet, Private has been able to significantly lower costs on it streaming and hosting solution. This excerpt taken from the PRVT 10-K filed Mar 31, 2006. Key Products Private.com (www.private.com) is the flagship site of Private Media Groups Internet offerings. The site offers access to high-quality adult content that includes over 200 full-length Private movies, photosets, sex-stories, a full library of Private magazines in image and downloadable PDF format, and third-party content. In addition, subscribers receive access to live webcam, live sex shows performed by couples, and adult personals. Premium content is also accessible through Private.com in a variety of different formats. The ability to purchase full-length DVD quality movies on a rental basis is available through Divx technology at a discounted rate for subscribers. One on one live chat is also accessible to members at a discounted rate. The site offers various payment methods to suit the ever-changing demands of the end-users that include credit card subscriptions, pay-per-minute dialers, debit cards, online checks, and SMS payments. All payments are made through a secured system and verification process that are in-line with the International and local e-commerce regulations. The Private.com website features the most advance technology to enable Private to protect its digital assets from theft and file sharing through usage of Microsoft digital rights encryption and protection. Private also goes the extra step to protect its library by digitally watermarking all images.
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Private.com acquires customers primarily through advertising in DVDs, videos, magazines and broadcast programming with minimal incremental cost. It also acquires new customers by establishing partnerships with leading international portals. Private Shop (www.private.com/shop) offers a complete catalogue of Private products including Private DVDs and video titles, magazines, and adult toys available for purchase online. The site provides free pictures and free video clips to those who register with the shop. The site is built upon an extensive technical platform that utilizes real-time, secure transaction processing. In addition, the Shop is available in multi-lingual format and currency options based on a users locale. In 2005, the average order value was US$100. PrivateSpeed (www.privatespeed.com) is the broadband video on demand channel for Private. PrivateSpeed features an extensive collection of more than 500 full length Private movies in both streaming and downloadable formats for rental online. Users of PrivateSpeed are offered a free membership to view trailers of movies and other premium content through a simple sign up process that collects their email address. In 2003, Private licensed the technology of Go Internet for the backend platform for PrivateSpeed. The complete site was redone to include a new design that features a simplified user interface, new streaming, advance account management, and searchable information. Through the partnership with Go Internet, Private has been able to significantly lower costs on it streaming and hosting solution. Since its re-launch in June of 2003, PrivateSpeed growth has been significant with 58% growth in 2004 compared to 2003 and 18% in 2005 compared to 2004. Licensing. Private licenses the right to use their trademarks and their library of photographs and movies to third parties. This excerpt taken from the PRVT 10-K filed Mar 31, 2005. Key Products
Private.com (www.private.com) is the flagship site of Private Media Groups Internet offerings. The site offers access to high-quality adult content that includes over 70 full-length Private movies, photosets, sex-stories, a full library of Private magazines in image and downloadable PDF format, and third-party content. In addition, subscribers receive access to live webcam, live sex shows performed by couples, and a adult personals. Premium content is also accessible through Private.com in a variety of different formats. The ability to purchase full-length DVD quality movies on a rental basis is available through Divx technology at a discounted rate for subscribers. One on one live chat is also accessible to members at a discounted rate. The site offers various payment methods to suit the ever-changing demands of the end-users that include credit card subscriptions, pay-per-minute diallers, debit cards, online cheques, and SMS payments. All payments are made through a secured system and verification process that are in-line with the International and local e-commerce regulations. Our websites are currently generating traffic of approximately 1.5 million visits per month and more than 25 million pages are viewed per month. The Private.com website features the most advance technology to enable Private to protect its digital assets from theft and file sharing through usage of Microsoft digital rights encryption and protection. Private also goes the extra step to protect its library by digitally watermarking all images. Private.com acquires customers primarily through advertising in DVDs, videos, magazines and broadcast programming with minimal incremental cost. It also acquires new customers by establishing partnerships with leading international portals. In 2004, Private.com sold over 72,000 memberships and had approx.10,000 active members at any time.
Private Shop (www.private.com/shop) offers a complete catalogue of Private products including Private DVDs and video titles, magazines, and adult toys available for purchase online. The site provides free pictures and free video clips to those who register with the shop. The site is built upon an extensive technical platform that utilizes real-time, secure transaction processing. In addition, the Shop is available in multi-lingual format and currency options based on a users locale. In 2004, the average order value was US$100.
PrivateSpeed (www.privatespeed.com) is the broadband video on demand channel for Private. PrivateSpeed features an extensive collection of Private movies in both streaming and downloadable formats for rental online. Users of PrivateSpeed are offered a free membership to view trailers of movies and other premium content through a simple sign up process that collects their email address. In 2003, Private licensed the technology of Go Internet for the backend platform for PrivateSpeed. The complete site was redone to include a new design that features a simplified user interface, new streaming, advance account management, and searchable information. Through the partnership with Go Internet, Private has been able to significantly lower costs on it streaming and hosting solution. Since its relaunch in June of 2003, PrivateSpeed growth has been significant with 58% growth in 2004 compared to 2003.
Private At Home (www.privateathome.com) is an online DVD rental service that launched in May 2003 in the UK. The site allows users to subscribe to a service of renting either 23 Private DVDs at any one time, which are then shipped directly to the privacy of their homes. The site offers payment methods especially geared for the UK market including all major credit and debit cards and billing is in local currency. All payments are processed through a recognized and established third party processor.
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Licensing. Private licenses the right to use their trademarks and their library of photographs and movies to third parties.
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