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This excerpt taken from the PRVT 10-Q filed May 15, 2009.

Overview

We are an international provider and distributor of adult media content. We acquire or license content from independent studios and directors and process these images into products suitable for popular media formats such as digital media content for Broadcasting, Mobile and Internet distribution, and print publications and DVDs. In addition to media content, we also market and distribute branded leisure and novelty products oriented to the adult entertainment lifestyle and generate additional sales through the licensing of our Private trademark to third parties.

On January 20, 2009 we expanded our Internet operations through the acquisition of 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 site’s installed user base represents over one million domestic and international customers and it serves over 100,000 users daily. Including 70,000 video titles, GameLink has the largest library of digital and physical adult media and novelties in the United States

We operate in a highly competitive, service-oriented market and are subject to changes in business, economic and competitive conditions. Nearly all of our products compete with other products and services that utilize adult leisure time and disposable income.

We generate revenues primarily through:

   

Internet e-commerce, subscriptions and licensing;

   

the broadcasting of movies through IPTV (Internet Protocol Television), cable, satellite and hotel television programming;

   

sales of DVDs and magazines;

   

sales of adult mobile content (wireless); and

   

content, brand name and trademark licensing.

 

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Over time, we expect net sales from DVDs & magazines to continue to decline as a percentage of net sales in relation to total net sales from Internet, broadcasting and wireless. We expect net sales from Internet, wireless and broadcasting to grow during the coming years.

We recognize net sales on delivery (for further information, see Critical Accounting Estimates).

Even though we recognize net sales upon delivery, we generally provide extended payment terms to our distributors of between 90 and 180 days. Although our extended payment terms increase our exposure to accounts receivable write-offs, we believe our risk is minimized by our generally long-term relationships with our distributors. In addition, we view our extended payment terms as an investment in our distribution channels which are important to the growth of our business.

Our primary expenses include:

 

   

acquisition and licensing of content for our library of photographs and videos;

   

web page development costs;

   

printing, processing and duplication costs; and

   

selling, general and administrative expenses.

With respect to proprietary video titles, we released 87 titles during 2008, 101 titles during 2007, and 110 titles during 2006, including both new and archival material. We plan to release approximately 50 titles in 2009.

Over the years, our cost of sales has been fluctuating relative to net sales due to our use of new mediums for our products, such as the Internet, DVD broadcasting and wireless. We also incur significant intangible expenses in connection with the amortization of our library of photographs and movies and capitalized development costs, which include the Internet. We amortize these tangible and intangible assets on a straight-line basis for periods of between three and five years.

These excerpts taken from the PRVT 10-K filed Apr 15, 2009.

OVERVIEW

Private Media Group, Inc., a US incorporated company, and its subsidiaries (together referred to hereinafter as “Private Media Group”, “Private”, “the Company” “we” or “us”) is a leading international provider of high quality adult media content for a wide range of media platforms. Any references in this report to Milcap Media Group refers to Milcap Media Group S.L.U.(Spain), and Milcap Media Limited refers to Milcap Media Limited (Cyprus).

Private Media Group, Inc. is incorporated in the State of Nevada. In accordance with Nevada law we maintain a registered office at 3230 Flamingo Road, Suite 156, Las Vegas, Nevada. Our European headquarters are located at the offices of one of our principal operating subsidiaries, Milcap Media Group, S.L.U, whose address is Calle de la Marina 14-16, Floor 18, Suite D, 08005 Barcelona, Spain +34-93-620 80 90.

We acquire worldwide rights to still photography and motion pictures tailored to our specifications from independent producers/directors and process these images into products suitable for popular media formats such as print publications, DVDs and electronic media content for Internet, mobile and broadcasting distribution. We distribute our adult media content directly, and through a network of local affiliates and independent distributors, through multiple channels, including (1) newsstands, video rental stores, travel retail and adult bookstores, (2) mail order catalogues, (3) IPTV (Internet Protocol Television), cable, satellite and hotel television programming, (4) over the Internet via proprietary websites and broadband delivery services and (5) wireless telephony. In addition to media content, we also market and distribute branded leisure and novelty products oriented to the adult entertainment lifestyle and generate additional sales through the licensing of our Private trademark to third parties. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, we had net sales of EUR 19.7 million and a net loss of EUR 5.2 million.

 

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Our business was founded in 1965 and achieved initial success through our flagship publication, Private, the first full color, hard-core sex publication in the world. Today, we produce two X-rated periodical magazines: Private and Private Sex. As of December 31, 2008, we had compiled a digital archive of more than two million photographs and all of our 535 issues of print publications. Approximately 50,000 copies of our print publications are distributed each month at an average retail price of approximately Euro 11.50.

Since 1992, we have also acquired, processed and distributed adult motion picture entertainment. We acquire worldwide rights to motion pictures that meet our exacting standards for entertainment content and production value from independent producers/directors, either under exclusive contracts or on a freelance basis. We then edit and process these motion pictures to ensure consistent image quality and prepare and customize them for distribution in several formats, including DVDs, broadcasting, which includes IPTV, cable, satellite and hotel television programming, and the Internet. Our proprietary motion pictures and those produced by joint ventures in which we participate have received more than 180 industry awards since 1994, evidencing our success in setting high quality standards for our industry. As of December 31, 2008, our movie library contained 1,268 titles. We expect to add more than 50 titles in 2009.

We license our content to cable & satellite television operators and IPTV platforms as well as to hotels. Through different partnerships, we have also launched two television channels, Private Gold and PrivateSpice, which broadcast our content. Consumers pay for these products either on a video-on-demand, pay-per-view or subscription basis.

Since 1997, we have expanded our presence in emerging electronic markets such as the Internet, broadcasting and hand-held devices including both mobile phones, iPods and other MP4 players. We believe that these technologies represent a substantial growth opportunity for us in the future.

We launched our first Internet website, www.private.com, in 1997. We now own a number of sites directed at specific customer bases, including www.privatespeed.com and www.private.com/shop. We also generate incremental sales by licensing our trademarks and proprietary adult media content for use on the websites of other companies.

On January 20, 2009 we expanded our Internet operations through the acquisition of 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 site’s 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

We operate in a highly regulated industry. This requires us to be socially aware and sensitive to government strictures, including laws and regulations designed to protect minors and to prohibit the distribution of obscene material. We take great care to comply with all applicable governmental laws and regulations in each jurisdiction where we conduct business. Moreover, we do not knowingly engage the services of any business or individual, including producers/directors,that does not adhere to the same standards. Since 1965, we have never been held to have violated any laws or regulations regarding obscenity or the protection of minors.

Private, Private Media, our Private logo, Pirate, Triple-X, Triple-X Files, Private Black Label, Private XXX, Gaia, Private Sex, Private Life, Private Style, www.privatespeed.com, Private Gold, Private Blue, www.private.com, www.prvt.com, www.privatelive.com, www.privatechannels.com, www.sex.se, www.privatepda.com, www.privatenightclub.com, www.privateathome.com, www.privatestars.com, www.private.com/shop, and www.privategold.com are some of our trademarks and trade names. Other marks used in this Report are the property of their owners, which includes us in some instances. Information on these websites is not a part of this Report.

Overview

Private Media Group’s Internet team has combined its extensive media library with the most advanced technology to take advantage of the growth of Internet access and new distribution methods. Private has developed several key product offerings which include a subscription based service, broadband video on demand sites, live sex chat service, adult personals, DVD rental service, and e-commerce shop. In January 2009 we expanded our Internet operations through the acquisition of Game Link LLC and its affiliate, companies engaged in digital distribution of adult content over the Internet and eCommerce development.

This excerpt taken from the PRVT 10-Q filed Nov 10, 2008.

Overview

We are an international provider of adult media content. We acquire still photography and motion pictures from independent directors and process these images into products suitable for popular media formats such as print publications, DVDs and digital media content for Broadcasting, Mobile and Internet distribution. In addition to media content, we also market and distribute branded leisure and novelty products oriented to the adult entertainment lifestyle and generate additional sales through the licensing of our Private trademark to third parties.

We operate in a highly competitive, service-oriented market and are subject to changes in business, economic and competitive conditions. Nearly all of our products compete with other products and services that utilize adult leisure time and disposable income.

We generate revenues primarily through:

   

sales of movies on DVD;

   

sales of adult feature magazines;

   

Internet subscriptions and licensing;

   

broadcasting movies through IPTV (Internet Protocol Television), cable, satellite and hotel television programming;

   

sales of adult mobile content (wireless); and

   

content, brand name and trademark licensing.

Over time, we expect net sales from DVDs & magazines to continue to decline as a percentage of net sales in relation to total net sales from Internet, broadcasting and wireless. We expect net sales from Internet, wireless and broadcasting to grow during the coming years.

 

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We recognize net sales on delivery (for further information, see Critical Accounting Estimates).

Even though we recognize net sales upon delivery, we generally provide extended payment terms to our distributors of between 90 and 180 days. Although our extended payment terms increase our exposure to accounts receivable write-offs, we believe our risk is minimized by our generally long-term relationships with our distributors. In addition, we view our extended payment terms as an investment in our distribution channels which are important to the growth of our business.

Our primary expenses include:

 

   

acquisition of content for our library of photographs and videos;

   

printing, processing and duplication costs; and

   

selling, general and administrative expenses.

Our magazines and DVD covers are printed by independent third-party printers in Spain. We introduced DVDs as a motion picture medium in 1999. DVDs have a relatively low cost of duplication, inclusive of box and packaging, of approximately $1.00 per unit. Our DVDs are duplicated on an all region format, playable on both NTSC and PAL with multiple languages and sub-titles.

We released 101 titles on DVD during 2007, including both new and archival material. We plan to release approximately 88 proprietary titles on DVDs in 2008.

Over the years, our cost of sales has been fluctuating relative to net sales due to our use of new mediums for our products, such as the Internet, DVD broadcasting and wireless. Internet, wireless and broadcasting sales has historically not carried any significant cost of sales and variations in these areas affect the overall cost of sales percentage in relation to sales. These new media provide us with additional sales of our existing content.

We also incur significant intangible expenses in connection with the amortization of our library of photographs and movies and capitalized development costs, which include the Internet. We amortize these tangible and intangible assets on a straight-line basis for periods of between three and five years.

Restructuring

During the first quarter of 2008 restructuring plans were developed in response to the shift of the Company’s business model from traditional physical delivery of our content to digital new media distribution. The plans consist of three main features a) reorganizing distribution of physical products, b) reviewing and revising content requirements and related costs, and c) consolidating operations in line with our new business model.

With respect to the reorganization of distribution of physical products, we have outsourced our DVD distribution in France to a third party and re-organized our French subsidiary. As a result we will make savings of EUR 0.5 million per year in overheads and we expect sales volumes to increase significantly. We are continuing to review our model for distribution of physical products and additional changes are expected.

 

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With respect to revising content requirements and related costs we have analyzed sales statistics for newly produced content vs. compilations, reviewed demand for newly produced content from digital new media distribution vs. traditional physical delivery and analyzed sales statistics with respect to our content mix. The result of this review is a reduction in the average number of releases per month by 2.5, a change in the mix and an expected average saving in investment in video library of approximately EUR 0.5 million per quarter, starting in the second quarter of this year. We do not believe that the revised content strategy will have any impact on sales since our digital new media distribution is mainly dependent on our expansive library and not on new releases, unlike the traditional business. We have also renegotiated agreements with third parties relating to content acquisition and post-production cost.

We have also reviewed our magazine production and distribution and reduced the number of new publications from four to two, as from the third quarter this year. We have replaced the two cancelled publications with back catalogue magazines. We do not believe this will have any material impact on sales since we distribute all our magazines together with back catalogue DVDs and research has indicated that consumers are primarily interested in the DVDs.

With respect to consolidating operations, we are reviewing all our processes in order to take advantage of technological advances and potential outsourcing opportunities, and in order to eliminate duplicate functions. During the nine-month period ending September 30, 2008 we have reduced the Company’s headcount, including employees and temporary agency employees, by 18 to 105.

We expect to continue to focus on cost reductions and expect additional restructuring actions in the near term.

This excerpt taken from the PRVT 10-Q filed Aug 11, 2008.

Overview

We are an international provider of adult media content. We acquire still photography and motion pictures from independent directors and process these images into products suitable for popular media formats such as print publications, DVDs and digital media content for Broadcasting, Mobile and Internet distribution. In addition to media content, we also market and distribute branded leisure and novelty products oriented to the adult entertainment lifestyle and generate additional sales through the licensing of our Private trademark to third parties.

We operate in a highly competitive, service-oriented market and are subject to changes in business, economic and competitive conditions. Nearly all of our products compete with other products and services that utilize adult leisure time and disposable income.

We generate revenues primarily through:

   

sales of movies on DVD;

   

sales of adult feature magazines;

   

Internet subscriptions and licensing;

   

broadcasting movies through IPTV (Internet Protocol Television), cable, satellite and hotel television programming;

   

sales of adult mobile content (wireless); and

   

content, brand name and trademark licensing.

Over time, we expect net sales from DVDs & magazines to continue to decline as a percentage of net sales in relation to total net sales from Internet, broadcasting and wireless. We expect net sales from Internet, wireless and broadcasting to grow during the coming years.

 

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We recognize net sales on delivery (for further information, see Critical Accounting Estimates).

Even though we recognize net sales upon delivery, we generally provide extended payment terms to our distributors of between 90 and 180 days. Although our extended payment terms increase our exposure to accounts receivable write-offs, we believe our risk is minimized by our generally long-term relationships with our distributors. In addition, we view our extended payment terms as an investment in our distribution channels which are important to the growth of our business.

Our primary expenses include:

 

   

acquisition of content for our library of photographs and videos;

   

printing, processing and duplication costs; and

   

selling, general and administrative expenses.

Our magazines and DVD covers are printed by independent third-party printers in Spain. We introduced DVDs as a motion picture medium in 1999. The production of each DVD master disc, prior to duplication, costs approximately $10,000. DVDs have a relatively low cost of duplication, inclusive of box and packaging, of approximately $1.00 per unit. Our DVDs are duplicated on an all region format, playable on both NTSC and PAL with multiple languages and sub-titles.

We released 101 titles on DVD during 2007, including both new and archival material. We plan to release approximately 88 proprietary titles on DVDs in 2008.

Over the years, our cost of sales has been fluctuating relative to net sales due to our use of new mediums for our products, such as the Internet, DVD broadcasting and wireless. Internet, wireless and broadcasting sales has historically not carried any significant cost of sales and variations in these areas affect the overall cost of sales percentage in relation to sales. These new media provide us with additional sales of our existing content.

We also incur significant intangible expenses in connection with the amortization of our library of photographs and movies and capitalized development costs, which include the Internet. We amortize these tangible and intangible assets on a straight-line basis for periods of between three and five years.

Restructuring

During the first quarter of 2008 restructuring plans were developed in response to the shift of the Company’s business model from traditional physical delivery of our content to digital new media distribution. The plans consist of three main features a) reorganizing distribution of physical products, b) reviewing and revising content requirements and related costs, and c) consolidating operations in line with our new business model.

With respect to the reorganization of distribution of physical products, we have outsourced our DVD distribution in France to a third party and closed down our subsidiary. As a result we will make savings of EUR 0.5 million per year in overheads and we expect sales volumes to increase significantly. We are continuing to review our model for distribution of physical products and additional changes are expected.

 

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With respect to revising content requirements and related costs we have analyzed sales statistics for newly produced content vs. compilations, reviewed demand for newly produced content from digital new media distribution vs. traditional physical delivery and analyzed sales statistics with respect to our content mix. The result of this review is a reduction in the average number of releases per month by 2.5, a change in the mix and an expected average saving in investment in video library of approximately EUR 0.5 million per quarter, starting in the second quarter of this year. We do not believe that the revised content strategy will have any impact on sales since our digital new media distribution is mainly dependent on our expansive library and not on new releases, unlike the traditional business. We have also renegotiated agreements with third parties relating to content acquisition and post-production cost.

We have also reviewed our magazine production and distribution and reduced the number of new publications from four to two, as from the third quarter this year. We have replaced the two cancelled publications with back catalogue magazines. We do not believe this will have any material impact on sales since we distribute all our magazines together with back catalogue DVDs and research has indicated that consumers are primarily interested in the DVDs.

With respect to consolidating operations, we are reviewing all our processes in order to take advantage of technological advances and potential outsourcing opportunities, and in order to eliminate duplicate functions. During the six-month period ending June 30, 2008 we have reduced the Company’s headcount, including employees and temporary agency employees, by 15 to 108.

We expect to continue to focus on cost reductions and expect additional restructuring actions in the near term.

This excerpt taken from the PRVT 10-Q filed May 12, 2008.

Overview

We are an international provider of adult media content. We acquire still photography and motion pictures from independent directors and process these images into products suitable for popular media formats such as print publications, DVDs and digital media content for Broadcasting, Mobile and Internet distribution. In addition to media content, we also market and distribute branded leisure and novelty products oriented to the adult entertainment lifestyle and generate additional sales through the licensing of our Private trademark to third parties.

We operate in a highly competitive, service-oriented market and are subject to changes in business, economic and competitive conditions. Nearly all of our products compete with other products and services that utilize adult leisure time and disposable income.

We generate revenues primarily through:

   

sales of movies on DVD;

   

sales of adult feature magazines;

   

Internet subscriptions and licensing;

   

broadcasting movies through IPTV (Internet Protocol Television), cable, satellite and hotel television programming;

   

sales of adult mobile content (wireless); and

   

content, brand name and trademark licensing.

Over time, we expect net sales from DVDs & magazines to continue to decline as a percentage of net sales in relation to total net sales from Internet, broadcasting and wireless. We expect net sales from Internet, wireless and broadcasting to grow during the coming years.

 

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We recognize net sales on delivery (for further information, see Critical Accounting Estimates).

Even though we recognize net sales upon delivery, we generally provide extended payment terms to our distributors of between 90 and 180 days. Although our extended payment terms increase our exposure to accounts receivable write-offs, we believe our risk is minimized by our generally long-term relationships with our distributors. In addition, we view our extended payment terms as an investment in our distribution channels which are important to the growth of our business.

Our primary expenses include:

 

   

acquisition of content for our library of photographs and videos;

   

printing, processing and duplication costs; and

   

selling, general and administrative expenses.

Our magazines and DVD covers are printed by independent third-party printers in Spain. We introduced DVDs as a motion picture medium in 1999. The production of each DVD master disc, prior to duplication, costs approximately $10,000. DVDs have a relatively low cost of duplication, inclusive of box and packaging, of approximately $1.00 per unit. Our DVDs are duplicated on an all region format, playable on both NTSC and PAL with multiple languages and sub-titles.

We released 101 titles on DVD during 2007, including both new and archival material. We plan to release approximately 100 proprietary titles on DVDs in 2008.

Over the years, our cost of sales has been fluctuating relative to net sales due to our use of new mediums for our products, such as the Internet, DVD broadcasting and wireless. Internet, wireless and broadcasting sales has historically not carried any significant cost of sales and variations in these areas affect the overall cost of sales percentage in relation to sales. These new media provide us with additional sales of our existing content

We also incur significant intangible expenses in connection with the amortization of our library of photographs and movies and capitalized development costs, which include the Internet. We amortize these tangible and intangible assets on a straight-line basis for periods of between three and five years.

These excerpts taken from the PRVT 10-K filed Mar 17, 2008.

Overview

We are an international provider of adult media content. We acquire still photography and motion pictures from independent directors and process these images into products suitable for popular media formats such as print publications, DVDs and digital media content for Broadcasting, Mobile and Internet distribution. In addition to media content, we also market and distribute branded leisure and novelty products oriented to the adult entertainment lifestyle and generate additional sales through the licensing of our Private trademark to third parties.

In June 1998, we acquired Milcap Media Limited, its subsidiaries and Cine Craft. Prior to these acquisitions, we were a holding company. Milcap Media Limited, its subsidiaries and Cine Craft were the acquirees, but for accounting purposes they were deemed to be the acquirors. We became a U.S. reporting company following the 1998 acquisitions.

We operate in a highly competitive, service-oriented market and are subject to changes in business, economic and competitive conditions. Nearly all of our products compete with other products and services that utilize adult leisure time and disposable income.

We generate revenues primarily through:

 

 

sales of movies on DVD;

 

 

sales of adult feature magazines;

 

 

Internet subscriptions and licensing;

 

 

broadcasting movies through IPTV (Internet Protocol Television), cable, satellite and hotel television programming;

 

 

sales of adult mobile content (wireless); and

 

 

content, brand name and trademark licensing.

 

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The following table illustrates our net sales by product group for the periods indicated.

 

     Years ended December 31,
     2005    2006    2007
     EUR    EUR    EUR
     (in thousands)

Net sales by product group

  

DVDs & Magazines

   19,096    14,846    10,864

Internet

   4,098    4,326    4,445

Broadcasting

   3,574    8,057    7,086

Wireless

   1,006    1,968    2,596
              

Total

   27,774    29,197    24,990
              

Over time, we expect net sales from DVDs & magazines to continue to decline as a percentage of net sales in relation to total net sales from Internet, broadcasting and wireless. We expect net sales from Internet, wireless and broadcasting to grow during the coming years.

We recognize net sales on delivery (for further information, see Critical Accounting Estimates).

Even though we recognize net sales upon delivery, we generally provide extended payment terms to our distributors of between 90 and 180 days. Although our extended payment terms increase our exposure to accounts receivable write-offs, we believe our risk is minimized by our generally long-term relationships with our distributors. In addition, we view our extended payment terms as an investment in our distribution channels which are important to the growth of our business.

Our primary expenses include:

 

 

acquisition of content for our library of photographs and videos;

 

 

printing, processing and duplication costs; and

 

 

selling, general and administrative expenses.

Our magazines and DVD covers are printed by independent third-party printers in Spain. We introduced DVDs as a motion picture medium in 1999. The production of each DVD master disc, prior to duplication, costs approximately $10,000. DVDs have a relatively low cost of duplication, inclusive of box and packaging, of approximately $1.00 per unit. Our DVDs are duplicated on an all region format, playable on both NTSC and PAL with multiple languages and sub-titles.

We released 101 titles on DVD during 2007, 110 titles on DVD during 2006 and 113 titles during 2005, including both new and archival material. We plan to release approximately 100 proprietary titles on DVDs in 2008.

Over the years, our cost of sales has been fluctuating relative to net sales due to our use of new mediums for our products, such as the Internet, DVD broadcasting and wireless. Internet, wireless and broadcasting sales has historically not carried any cost of sales and variations in these areas affect the overall cost of sales percentage in relation to sales. These new media provide us with additional sales of our existing content

We also incur significant intangible expenses in connection with the amortization of our library of photographs and movies and capitalized development costs, which include the Internet. We amortize these tangible and intangible assets on a straight-line basis for periods of between three and five years.

Overview

STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">We are an international provider of adult media content. We acquire still photography and motion pictures from independent directors and process these
images into products suitable for popular media formats such as print publications, DVDs and digital media content for Broadcasting, Mobile and Internet distribution. In addition to media content, we also market and distribute branded leisure and
novelty products oriented to the adult entertainment lifestyle and generate additional sales through the licensing of our Private trademark to third parties.

FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">In June 1998, we acquired Milcap Media Limited, its subsidiaries and Cine Craft. Prior to these acquisitions, we were a holding company. Milcap Media Limited, its subsidiaries and Cine Craft were the acquirees, but
for accounting purposes they were deemed to be the acquirors. We became a U.S. reporting company following the 1998 acquisitions.

We
operate in a highly competitive, service-oriented market and are subject to changes in business, economic and competitive conditions. Nearly all of our products compete with other products and services that utilize adult leisure time and disposable
income.

We generate revenues primarily through:

 






 

sales of movies on DVD;

 






 

sales of adult feature magazines;

 






 

Internet subscriptions and licensing;

 






 

broadcasting movies through IPTV (Internet Protocol Television), cable, satellite and hotel television programming;

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sales of adult mobile content (wireless); and

 






 

content, brand name and trademark licensing.

 


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The following table illustrates our net sales by product group for the periods indicated.

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   Years ended December 31,
   2005  2006  2007
   EUR  EUR  EUR
   (in thousands)

Net sales by product group

  

DVDs & Magazines

  19,096  14,846  10,864

Internet

  4,098  4,326  4,445

Broadcasting

  3,574  8,057  7,086

Wireless

  1,006  1,968  2,596
         

Total

  27,774  29,197  24,990
         

Over time, we expect net sales from DVDs & magazines to continue to decline as a
percentage of net sales in relation to total net sales from Internet, broadcasting and wireless. We expect net sales from Internet, wireless and broadcasting to grow during the coming years.

STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">We recognize net sales on delivery (for further information, see Critical Accounting Estimates).

STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">Even though we recognize net sales upon delivery, we generally provide extended payment terms to our distributors of between 90 and 180 days. Although
our extended payment terms increase our exposure to accounts receivable write-offs, we believe our risk is minimized by our generally long-term relationships with our distributors. In addition, we view our extended payment terms as an investment in
our distribution channels which are important to the growth of our business.

Our primary expenses include:

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acquisition of content for our library of photographs and videos;

 







 

printing, processing and duplication costs; and

 






 

selling, general and administrative expenses.

FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Our magazines and DVD covers are printed by independent third-party printers in Spain. We introduced DVDs as a motion picture medium in 1999. The production of each DVD master disc, prior to duplication, costs
approximately $10,000. DVDs have a relatively low cost of duplication, inclusive of box and packaging, of approximately $1.00 per unit. Our DVDs are duplicated on an all region format, playable on both NTSC and PAL with multiple languages and
sub-titles.

We released 101 titles on DVD during 2007, 110 titles on DVD during 2006 and 113 titles during 2005, including both new and
archival material. We plan to release approximately 100 proprietary titles on DVDs in 2008.

Over the years, our cost of sales has been
fluctuating relative to net sales due to our use of new mediums for our products, such as the Internet, DVD broadcasting and wireless. Internet, wireless and broadcasting sales has historically not carried any cost of sales and variations in these
areas affect the overall cost of sales percentage in relation to sales. These new media provide us with additional sales of our existing content

SIZE="2">We also incur significant intangible expenses in connection with the amortization of our library of photographs and movies and capitalized development costs, which include the Internet. We amortize these tangible and intangible assets on a
straight-line basis for periods of between three and five years.

This excerpt taken from the PRVT 10-Q filed Nov 9, 2007.

Overview

We are an international provider of adult media content. We acquire still photography and motion pictures from independent directors and process these images into products suitable for popular media formats such as print publications, DVDs and digital media content for Broadcasting, Mobile and Internet distribution. In addition to media content, we also market and distribute branded leisure and novelty products oriented to the adult entertainment lifestyle and generate additional sales through the licensing of our Private trademark to third parties.

We operate in a highly competitive, service-oriented market and are subject to changes in business, economic and competitive conditions. Nearly all of our products compete with other products and services that utilize adult leisure time and disposable income.

We generate revenues primarily through:

 

   

sales of movies on DVDs;

 

   

sales of adult feature magazines;

 

   

Internet subscriptions and licensing;

 

   

broadcasting movies through cable, satellite and hotel television programming;

 

   

sales of adult mobile content (wireless); and

 

   

content, brand name and trademark licensing.

 

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Over time, we expect net sales from DVDs & magazines to continue to decline as a percentage of net sales in relation to total net sales from, the Internet, wireless and broadcasting. We expect net sales from the Internet, wireless and broadcasting to grow during the coming years.

We released 110 titles on DVD during 2006, 113 titles on DVD during 2005 and 104 titles during 2004 , including both new and archival material. We plan to release approximately 110 proprietary titles on DVDs in 2007.

We recognize net sales on delivery (for further information, see Critical Accounting Estimates).

Even though we recognize net sales upon delivery, we generally provide extended payment terms to our distributors of between 90 and 180 days. Although our extended payment terms increase our exposure to accounts receivable write-offs, we believe our risk is minimized by our generally long-term relationships with our distributors. In addition, we view our extended payment terms as an investment in our distribution channels which are important to the growth of our business.

Our primary expenses include:

 

   

acquisition of content for our library of photographs and videos;

 

   

printing, processing and duplication costs; and

 

   

selling, general and administrative expenses.

Our magazines and DVD covers are printed by independent third-party printers in Spain. We introduced DVDs as a motion picture medium in 1999. The production of each DVD master disc, prior to duplication, costs approximately $10,000. DVDs have a relatively low cost of duplication, inclusive of box and packaging, of approximately $2.00 per unit. Our DVDs are duplicated on an all region format, playable on both NTSC and PAL with multiple languages and sub-titles.

Over the years, our cost of sales has been fluctuating relative to net sales due to our use of new mediums for our products, such as the Internet, wireless and broadcasting. Internet, wireless and broadcasting sales has historically not carried any material direct cost of sales and variations in these areas affect the overall cost of sales percentage in relation to sales. These new media provide us with additional sales of our existing content

We also incur significant intangible expenses in connection with the amortization of our library of photographs and movies and capitalized development costs, which include the Internet. We amortize these tangible and intangible assets on a straight-line basis for periods of between three and five years.

This excerpt taken from the PRVT 10-Q filed Aug 9, 2007.

Overview

We are an international provider of adult media content. We acquire still photography and motion pictures from independent directors and process these images into products suitable for popular media formats such as print publications, DVDs and digital media content for Broadcasting, Mobile and Internet distribution. In addition to media content, we also market and distribute branded leisure and novelty products oriented to the adult entertainment lifestyle and generate additional sales through the licensing of our Private trademark to third parties.

We operate in a highly competitive, service-oriented market and are subject to changes in business, economic and competitive conditions. Nearly all of our products compete with other products and services that utilize adult leisure time and disposable income.

We generate revenues primarily through:

 

   

sales of movies on DVDs;

 

   

sales of adult feature magazines;

 

   

Internet subscriptions and licensing;

 

   

broadcasting movies through cable, satellite and hotel television programming;

 

   

sales of adult mobile content (wireless); and

 

   

content, brand name and trademark licensing.

 

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Over time, we expect net sales from DVDs & magazines to continue to decline as a percentage of net sales in relation to total net sales from, the Internet, wireless and broadcasting. We expect net sales from the Internet, wireless and broadcasting to grow during the coming years.

We released 110 titles on DVD during 2006, 113 titles on DVD during 2005 and 104 titles during 2004 , including both new and archival material. We plan to release approximately 110 proprietary titles on DVDs in 2007.

We recognize net sales on delivery (for further information, see Critical Accounting Estimates).

Even though we recognize net sales upon delivery, we generally provide extended payment terms to our distributors of between 90 and 180 days. Although our extended payment terms increase our exposure to accounts receivable write-offs, we believe our risk is minimized by our generally long-term relationships with our distributors. In addition, we view our extended payment terms as an investment in our distribution channels which are important to the growth of our business.

Our primary expenses include:

 

   

acquisition of content for our library of photographs and videos;

 

   

printing, processing and duplication costs; and

 

   

selling, general and administrative expenses.

Our magazines and DVD covers are printed by independent third-party printers in Spain. We introduced DVDs as a motion picture medium in 1999. The production of each DVD master disc, prior to duplication, costs approximately $10,000. DVDs have a relatively low cost of duplication, inclusive of box and packaging, of approximately $2.00 per unit. Our DVDs are duplicated on an all region format, playable on both NTSC and PAL with multiple languages and sub-titles.

Over the years, our cost of sales has been fluctuating relative to net sales due to our use of new mediums for our products, such as the Internet, wireless and broadcasting. Internet, wireless and broadcasting sales has historically not carried any material direct cost of sales and variations in these areas affect the overall cost of sales percentage in relation to sales. These new media provide us with additional sales of our existing content.

We also incur significant intangible expenses in connection with the amortization of our library of photographs and movies and capitalized development costs, which include the Internet. We amortize these tangible and intangible assets on a straight-line basis for periods of between three and five years.

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