We are now an independent, publicly traded company on the Paris Euronext stock exchange. Our global network of leading creative studios will continue to focus on the creation of Feature Film, Episodic, Gaming and Advertising content.
We’re delighted to announce our listing as a standalone company under the Technicolor Creative Studios name (Euronext Paris: TCHCS – previously a division of Technicolor SA), following the planned distribution of 65% of our shares to Technicolor shareholders and concurrent listing on Euronext Paris.
As of 9am CET on Tuesday, September 27th, we will trade publicly under TCHCS on Euronext Paris. Going forward, Technicolor (comprised of the Connected Home and Vantiva Supply Chain Services divisions) will remain listed on Euronext Paris under its new name of Vantiva and the leadership of its new CEO, Luis Martinez-Amago.
Founded in 1915, Technicolor led the film industry with the world’s first exploration of full color and sound Motion pictures, developing a series of innovative color film processes in the early 20th century. We later acquired leading VFX studios MPC, The Mill and Mikros Animation in addition to establishing Technicolor Games. Our four studios now operate under the brand name, Technicolor Creative Studios, with a focus on growth in the entertainment and advertising markets.
My ambition is to build the world’s most successful visual arts company. We believe our legacy for innovation and creativity is our foundation for the future, and the success of our studios will rely on continued investment in cutting-edge technology, the world’s best talent and our ongoing relationships with major entertainment studios and brands. The next chapter as an independent company will be pivotal in our growth and evolution.
Christian Roberton, CEO of Technicolor Creative Studios
We have a rich legacy for innovation in the entertainment and advertising industries. Some of our most major projects include Academy Award Winning features, Gladiator, 1917, The Jungle Book and Life of Pi, as well as recent blockbusters Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Nope and Disney’s new live-action iteration of Pinocchio. Our animation division is credited with the world’s most recognizable animation IP (Intellectual Property) including SpongeBob SquarePants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Our Advertising and brand experience studio The Mill has earned over 500 awards & accolades across its 30-year history in brand marketing, consistently producing work for the world’s most notable brands from iconic Super Bowl commercials to globally renowned campaigns.
Technicolor Creative Studios CEO Christian Roberton will be joined by an executive committee of seasoned industry professionals leading the business, including studio Presidents Tom Williams, Josh Mandel, Andrea Miloro and Jeaneane Falkler. Additional executive committee appointees include Laurent Carozzi as CFO, Biren Ghose as SVP Country Head India, Niki Steel as Chief People Officer, Stephanie Fougou as General Counsel, Mark Hardy as CMO, Nathan Wappet as COO and Martin Uhrik as Deputy CFO.
We are already one of the world’s largest visual arts providers, and our ambition is to become the first-choice production partner for the world’s most successful entertainment companies and brands. Each studio in our network will be powered by shared technologies, creative talent, R&D, and investment in future platforms. Our studios have the structural power to provide clients content solutions across their IP journey, from film development to in-game assets and marketing materials. The primary goal of our new structure is to provide each of our brands and their respective clients with the infrastructure needed to consistently deliver the best creative output.
Our company is home to 11,700+ employees across 11 countries, and we have plans to continue growing into 2023 to meet market demand across all of our verticals.
This new structure and collaborative vision will be cemented further with a Technicolor Creative Studios campus opening this year in Los Angeles Culver City, which will host all studio brands under one roof, with the addition of a bespoke Virtual Production stage and Creators Hub.
By being fully independent, we are taking a strategic step to extend our leadership and expand into new and scalable markets, capitalizing on the burgeoning global demand for VFX and animated content.
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