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View Full Version : Launch of Sundaram Entertainment Opportunities Fund


swapna
16-05-2008, 07:11 AM
NFO CLOSES ON 20 MAY


The scheme will focus on the opportunities available across the Entertainment Industry.

Fund Objective:

Seek capital appreciation by investing in the target theme. The offer document provides for at least 65% in the entertainment and the flexibility to invest up to 35% outside the theme.

An Emerging Opportunity:

The entertainment sector is on the cusp of a higher growth trajectory accompanied by improving profitability. The following aspects are relevant to this nascent story:

· Expected to grow at more than 25% on a compounded annual basis over the next five years.

· High growth rates likely in the electronic medium.

· Steady rise in ad spends to provide a firm underpinning for growth.

· Favorable FDI policy framework except in print media.

· Emergence of new genres such as sports, gaming, fashion and outsourcing.

Expanding universe:

· Besides Zee Telefilms, there are now several stocks of decent pedigree available for investment.

· The investment universe may also include players in spaces such as broadcasting, content providers, electronic news, print media, multiplexes, web-based services, leisure services, distribution, IT & telecom services, gaming, retailing, luxury products & services and sports businesses as well as other new segments that may emerge on the listed space.

· There are IT companies that develop back-end software for the entertainment sector and to enable telecom companies provide a higher degree of convergence.

· Telecom companies are also likely to play an increasing role in entertainment as there is a convergence between various media and distribution of content.