BSkyB - Preliminary Results Interview With CEO and CFO

BSkyB - Preliminary Results Interview With CEO and CFO

PR Newswire -- July 29, 2010

LONDON, July 29, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a video interview with financial broadcaster http://www.cantos.com, BSkyB CEO Jeremy Darroch talks about the company's financial results and highlights double-digit growth in revenue, profits, EPS and the dividend.

He reveals that take-up of the HD offering has been ahead of expectations and represents a "standout performance" within the business. He also outlines his plans for the coming year and underlines the commitment to programming combined with technological innovations including an expansion of the 3D offering into customers' homes.

Andrew Griffith, CFO, emphasises the commitment to cost control and explains where cash is being invested within BSkyB.

While the economic backdrop remains challenging and the competitive situation is becoming increasingly challenging, Darroch maintains that BSkyB remains well positioned for moving forward.

"Our job I think is to stay focused on what we're going to do. We've got an outstanding line-up ahead of us. We think we offer great value across our range. And that's why our business is performing well. So we'll stay focused on the job in hand for us. And I think if we can do that then we'll be in good shape."

The interview and transcript are available now on http://www.cantos.com/company/British%20Sky%20Broadcasting.

Cantos.com, the online financial broadcaster, features in-depth interviews, documentaries and webcasts with senior company executives. If you would like to contact us, please email amanda.alexander@cantos.com or phone +44-207-936-1352.

SOURCE British Sky Broadcasting

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