Jetix Europe N.V. J e Jetix Europe N.V. www.jetixeurope.com t i x Investor Relations: Annual Review and Jetix Europe Limited E 3 Queen Caroline Street u Financial Statements r Hammersmith o London W6 9PE p 2006 e Telephone +44 20 8222 3600 Fax +44 20 8222 5906 N . V Registered office: . Jetix Europe N.V. A Bergweg 50 n 1217 SC Hilversum n u The Netherlands a l R e TTHEHE v i e w a n d RIGRIGHTHT F i n a n c MMIX...IX... i a l S t a t e m e n t s 2 0 0 6 TTHEHE Front cover: Ying Yang Yo! Produced by Disney’s Jetix Animation Concepts for the Jetix global alliance. In this action-comedy twin rabbits, Yin and Yang, live in a strange, mysterious world filled with magic, monsters and mythical creatures. They must become “Woo Foo” Knights to defeat Carl, RIGRIGHTHT the Evil Cockroach Wizard. Back cover: Team Galaxy Co-produced with Marathon Animation, this is the initial production in an exclusive first look deal. Combining 2D and 3D animation, the series follows the intergalactic MMIX...IX... exploits of three friends, training to be space marshals at Galaxy High, the coolest high school on Earth. Our strategy Delivering the best creative content We invest heavily in creating terrific content, which our audience will love. We partner with leading producers, creators, artists and many others to ensure we have just the right idea, at the right time. Get Ed Get Ed is a Jetix alliance co-production with Disney’s Jetix Animation Concepts. The hero, a genetically created boy derived from an ancient artefact, operates in cyberspace to foil information crimes. IIT’ST’S OOURUR AWAWESOMEESOME COCONTENTNTENT TTHATHAT KEKEEPSEPS UUSS FFLYINGLYING HIGHIGH...H... Our strategy A clear focus on adventure and cheeky humour Jetix is recognised by our audience as the home of their favourite content — programming, games and characters which inspire and entertain, and which let kids rule their world. – Oban Star-Racers Jetix Europe co-produces O–ban Star-Racers with Sav! the World, Super RTL and France 3. Molly and her teammates compete in an epic, intergalactic race whose victor will be granted any wish by the God-like Avatar. IIT’ST’S TTHTHEHE FFASASTASTESTTEST AANDND MMOSTOST EXEEXCITINGXCITING AAROUNDROUND – ANANDD A LLITTLEITTLE BIBITT CCHEEKYHEEKY TTOTOOOOO..... Our strategy The right people to deliver Our people understand kids, what they want, where they’re coming from and where they’re headed. Every day we’re driven by the desire to make their world that little bit more fun. Pucca Pucca began life in Korea as an online character. Jetix Europe has developed it into a TV series, alongside original creators, Vooz. Pucca, the daughter of a Chinese restaurant owner, pursues a loyal Ninja warrior, with hilarious results. AANDND WWE’REE’RE PPASASSIOASSIONASIONAATETE AABOUTBOUT IIT!T! Our strategy Extending our reach We’re one of the most widely distributed WWE’REE’RE RREACHINGEACHING kids networks in Europe. Our channels reach over 46 million households, and our programming and characters OOUTUT TTOO MMAKEAKE go much further. Shuriken School Jetix Europe has acquired pay television and consumer products rights for Shuriken School from Xilam FFRIENDSRIENDS WWITHITH Animation. This quirky comedy follows the playground adventures of a group of first year students at an under-funded Ninja school. A WWHOLEHOLE NNEWEW BBUNCHUNCH OOFF KKIDSIDS WWHENEVERHENEVER AANDND WWHEREVER...HEREVER...ER... Our strategy Embracing new technology to create new opportunities As technology develops, we’re finding new ways for our audience to experience our content — be that streaming video to PCs, watching our channels on mobile phones or enhanced online games. Sonic X Sonic X is the latest incarnation of the classic game character, Sonic the Hedgehog. Jetix Europe owns television and consumer product rights outside Asia and North America and has acquired 78 episodes of this popular action comedy series. AALWAYLWAYYSS OONN THTHEE LLOOKOUTOOKOUT FOFORR NNEWEW WWAYSAYS TTOO MMAKEAKE IITT HHAPPEN...APPEN... Our strategy Maximising the value of our characters Away from television and computers, our characters continue to reach and entertain our audience in many different ways, from toys and games through to magazines and clothes. Power Rangers — Space Patrol Delta This is the 13th series of our hugely successful live-action adventure show. It is produced for the Jetix alliance by Power Rangers Productions. Jetix Europe markets the consumer products rights for Power Rangers through Disney Consumer Products. AANDND WE GGETET THTHEE MMOSTOST OOUTUT OOFF OOURUR CHCHARACTERS.ARACTERS. Contents 14 This is Jetix 16 Message from the Chief Executive 18 Operating and financial review 18 Our business and markets 22 Channels and online 24 Programme distribution 26 Consumer products 28 Financial review 30 Management Board 31 Supervisory Board WWEE AARERE 33 Report of the Supervisory Board 34 Remuneration report 36 Outlook and risk factors 39 Internal risk management and control systems JJETIX.ETIX. 40 Corporate governance 41 Financial statements 42 Consolidated income statements 43 Consolidated balance sheets 45 Consolidated statements of changes in equity 46 Consolidated cash flow statements 47 Notes to the consolidated financial statements 87 Jetix Europe N.V. Company balance sheets 87 Jetix Europe N.V. Company income statements 88 Notes to the Company balance sheets and income statements 91 Other information 92 Report of the independent auditors ibc Copyright notices 14 Jetix Europe N.V. Annual Review and Financial Statements 2006 15 Jetix Europe N.V. Annual Review and Financial Statements 2006 This is Jetix Jetix Europe partnered with The Walt Content is at the heart of Disney Company (Disney) to create Jetix Europe N.V. everything we do — and fuels Jetix, a global kids entertainment brand. Jetix Europe is a leading kids our three business lines: Jetix targets kids aged six to 14 with a entertainment company with localised unique combination of adventure and channels, programme distribution cheeky humour. and consumer products businesses Jetix is becoming a truly global brand: in Europe and the Middle East. 289 million households 15 channel feeds reach over 46 million households 80 countries 17 localised websites 25 languages Programming sold to over 95 broadcasters Consumer products offices or representation in 45 countries Jetix Europe Jetix in the US Channels and online Programme distribution Consumer products Our network of 15 television channels We sell television programming which we We license rights to our characters reaches over 46 million households own or represent to other broadcasters, and properties for a wide range of across Europe and the Middle East. usually free-to-air channels. We also sell merchandising and media, across Europe We broadcast in 18 languages to programming to our partners in the and the Middle East. Jetix in Asia 58 countries. We manage 17 localised Jetix alliance. Third party programme This is managed by our in-house websites, which support these channels sales are serviced by Disney’s Buena Vista operation, Jetix Consumer Products, Jetix in and allow kids to interact with our content. International Television. We currently sell through its network of seven regional South America We are developing new digital distribution to over 95 clients in 59 markets. offices and agents in a further 38 countries. channels, such as broadband and mobile. We earn licence fees from broadcasters Jetix Consumer Products also licenses We generate revenue from for the right to air our programming, programming for home entertainment use. subscriptions to satellite and cable pay generally for a limited number of runs We have outsourced representation of our television operators, and from advertising. over a specific time period. largest property, Power Rangers, to Disney Other revenue comes from a number Consumer Products. of sources, including live events and We derive revenue from royalties. interactive games. In most cases we negotiate a minimum guarantee, together with a variable fee based on sales. Share ownership 74% ABC Family Worldwide (a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company) Revenue Revenue Revenue contribution contribution contribution 26% 74% 12% 14% Public shareholders (listed on Euronext Stock Exchange) 16 Jetix Europe N.V. Annual Review and Financial Statements 2006 17 Jetix Europe N.V. Annual Review and Financial Statements 2006 Message from the Chief Executive Achievements in 2006 Strong financial results Sky distribution renewed Continued development of Jetix alliance Growth in consumer products Priorities for 2007 Continue content investment Implement digital distribution strategy Conclude key distribution deals I am very pleased to announce strong Power Rangers is achieving strong In the Netherlands, for example, we have Kids want powerful content allied to Revenue 1m full year results for 2006. Revenue has free-to-air television sales and remains an launched an online video-on-demand a strong brand. Our brand is now in its 2005 145.3 increased by 12% and net profit is up to exceptional consumer products property. service, funded by advertising. The site second full year of operations across 2006 162.8 a23.4 million. The figures demonstrate A.T.O.M. Alpha Teens on Machines and went live in June. It has already streamed all activities. We are one of the leading that our clear focus on long-term strategic Sonic X continue to impress in the over four million pieces of content, European kids entertainment companies. (1) objectives is already enhancing performance. consumer products space. both programming and advertising. We enjoy widespread recognition with our EBITDA 1m Currently, TV is the dominant medium We have increased our presence in audiences and our commercial partners. 2005 49.2 The Company has three core strategic for transmission, but the media market is both online and print media. We have It is people that create momentum and 2006 62.4 assets: great content, our alliance with evolving.