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[meinolf67]

Hallo,

da w:o die Aktie von Powerfilm leider nicht kennt, habe ich mir erlaubt ECD zu "hijacken", da diese Powerfilm am nächsten kommt:

Beide fabrizieren a-SI Module auf Bais von roll-to-roll Prozessen.

Während ECD mit Stahl arbeitet, ist es bei Powerfilm allerdings ein Plastiksubstrat.

Die Firma kommt aus den USA, ist aber am AIM gelistet (WKN:B14MXL0).

Und profitabel.

MK etwa 33 Mio. Aktien x 4 GBP = 200 MEUR

Wie fast immer bei Solar sehr ambitioniert.

Wer weiss was?

[meinolf67]

LONDON (Dow Jones)--In June 2007 PowerFilm raised additional funds to increase
annual production capacity to 24 Megawatts.

The Company's production capacity expansion project began in June 2006 and is
being completed in stages. Phase One of the expansion is progressing as planned
with the addition of more thirteen inch production lines coming online through
2007. Further production capacity is planned with the addition of several
meter-wide production machines to complete Phase One of the project.

Phase One is expected to increase the Company's production capacity from one
Megawatt to ten Megawatts. Phase One remains fully funded from the IPO
proceeds.

Phase Two of the expansion, to increase annual production capacity to 24
Megawatts, has been accelerated. Funding is already secured with the equity
capital raised in June 2007. Phase Two production capacity is required to
address the expected strong demand from the building integrated solar panel
market and continued strong demand from current portable and remote and
military markets.

Ongoing demand drove the decision to begin Phase Two of production expansion
earlier than previously envisioned. Phase Two is to be achieved principally by
the sequential roll-out of additional meter-wide production lines. This
additional expansion provides opportunity for further economies of scale with
more production lines and gives the Company significant critical mass for
supplying customers in larger volumes. Phase Two expansion is expected to be at
least earnings neutral throughout implementation.

PowerFilm currently manufactures products using a 13-inch-wide web. The
Company is designing meter-wide manufacturing equipment to reduce further the
Company's direct manufacturing cost by reducing equipment and labor costs per
unit.

The meter-wide design is nearing completion and progressing as expected.
Technical challenges overcome have included: Large area radio frequency (RF)
power distribution; Gas flow impacting uniformity and gas phase dust
nucleation; and Web path design.

Dmand for PowerFilm solar panels for solar recharging applications in the GPS
asset tracking and oil and gas exploration markets has been especially strong.


PowerFilm said it continues to make solid progress with plans to supply solar
panels for building integrated solar products in 2007. The Company is
partnering with established companies in the roofing industry.

Building integrated solar products testing has been expanded to include newly
available laminates with enhanced physical properties for building integrated
solar applications.

[meinolf67]

äh, nach Kapitalerhöhung sind es wohl eher knapp 36 Mio Aktien.

[meinolf67]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 31.866.058 von meinolf67 am 06.10.07 13:41:16

http://www.powerfilmsolar.com/corporate/Downloads/Press%20Re…

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Solar panel maker PowerFilm Inc (Nachrichten) said its first-half net income exceeded its expectations due to an exceptionally favourable mix of product sales.

The company posted a net income of 1.25 mln usd for the six months to June 30 from 0.14 mln usd earlier as its revenue more than doubled to 5.32 mln usd from 2.37 mln usd reported in the year-ago period.

PowerFilm said it expects revenue and profits to continue to grow in line with current market expectations, as additional production capacity comes online through 2007 and beyond.

It said its financial outlook for the second half is to at least maintain the revenue pace it established in the first half, and that it expects to meet current market expectations.

The company also expects gross margins for the second half to be in line with analyst expectations.

[meinolf67]

schon älter, aber interessant (auch ECd hat ein Abkommen mit denen):

19.10.2006
LONDON (AFX) - PowerFilm Inc (Nachrichten) said it has signed a letter of intent with Anglo-Dutch steelmaker Corus Group PLC to develop, manufacture and distribute integrated solar roofing products for the building industry.

PowerFilm, a developer and manufacturer of thin, flexible solar panels, reiterated that the deal is an important step in its plans to launch building integrated solar power products next year.

PowerFilm added it has collaborated with Corus for some time and the groups have now formalised their relationship through the abovementioned letter of intent.

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RNS Number:5576E PowerFilm, Inc 26 September 2007


PowerFilm, Inc.
Notification of Shareholding

26 September 2007, PowerFilm, Inc. (AIM: PFLM), ("PowerFilm" or the "Company"), the developer and manufacturer of thin flexible solar panels, today announces that it was notified on 21 September 2007 that the Quercus Trust now has an interest in 2,675,000 shares of PowerFilm, representing 7.3% of the issued share capital of the Company.

For further information, please contact:


PowerFilm [phone], ext. 102

Mike Coon, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer


M:Communications [phone]

Eleanor Williamson


Nomura Code Securities Limited, Nominated Advisor [phone]

Charles Walker

A copy of this announcement will be available on the PowerFilm website at http://www.powerfilmsolar.com.


This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

END

[meinolf67]

Habe heute mal 100 Stk. in London gekauft.

[meinolf67]

es gibt sogar eine deutsche WKN: A0P2JZ

Weiss jemand von Euch, wie man wo dazu bringen kann, sie anzulegen?

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no news...

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11.12.2007 10:10
PowerFilm says production delays will reduce full year sales, net income UPDATE

(Adds details on capacity, facility expansions and future prospects)

LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Solar panel maker PowerFilm Inc (Nachrichten) said delays caused total production volume to be less than intended which will reduce sales to a minimum of 8 mln usd for the full year.

The solar panels developer said the production delays will also result in next year's revenue being about 20-25 pct below expectations.

Powerfilm said the reduction in sales will have a corresponding impact on this year's full year net income.

The company added its growth plans are proceeding fundamentally as planned and it will meet planned production capacity by year-end.

The company also reaffirmed its plans to reach 10 mega watt and 24 mega watt installed capacity by the end of 2009 and the end of 2010 respectively.

Regarding the expansion of its facility, the company said it has signed a purchase agreement for the land and site development and building construction is planned to begin in the spring.

PowerFilm said its prospects remain very positive, with demand for its products and market development both remaining strong.

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RNS Number:6072J PowerFilm, Inc 11 December 2007


PowerFilm, Inc.


("PowerFilm" or the "Company")


Trading Update

PowerFilm, Inc. (AIM:PFLM), the developer and manufacturer of thin, flexible solar panels, today announces its pre-year end close trading update.

Building upon the Company's well-established technology, products, and profitability base, PowerFilm, Inc. has in 2007 continued to make progress in several key areas but delayed delivery of components for the capacity expansion programme has led to short-term delays in bringing capacity online, which will have an impact on the company. While installed production capacity at the end of the year is to plan, these delays have caused total production volume over the year to be less than was intended, which will reduce sales to not less than $8m, with a corresponding reduction in net income for the year. The Company's growth plans are fundamentally proceeding as planned and it will meet planned production capacity by the year end. The Company reaffirms its plans to reach 10 MW and 24 MW installed capacity by the end of 2009 and the end of 2010 respectively.

Further Technology Advancements: Next Generation Printed Interconnect

PowerFilm's low-cost technology platform continues to be robust and the basis for the Company's continued progress commercially and financially. In 2007 PowerFilm has implemented further technology advancements with implementation of the next generation of its proprietary low-cost printed interconnect, the process whereby the Company creates and connects solar cells into modules on the roll of the flexible plastic substrate.

PowerFilm has executed the manufacturing implementation of this next generation of laser and printing technology to increase significantly its throughput in this key manufacturing process step. The new technology is delivering a six times throughput improvement on the Company's current machines which represents a critical milestone achievement for meeting the Company's low-cost manufacturing goals for building integrated solar products.

Capacity Expansion

Installation of four more 13-inch silicon deposition machines has been completed and production output is being qualified. Sellable product from these machines is expected within the next thirty days. These additional 13-inch machines will more than double capacity. The slowed delivery of critical components by suppliers, including the bulk gas system, delayed the implementation leading to less production volume for the year than anticipated. The Company is still on track to reach its goal of 10MW of installed capacity by end of 2009.

Meter-wide Manufacturing Update

PowerFilm currently manufactures products in 13 inch wide rolls using its existing machines. The Company has completed the design of meter-wide manufacturing equipment to reduce further the Company's direct manufacturing cost by reducing equipment and labor costs per unit. There have been delays in the delivery of a metal chamber for the meter-wide silicon deposition machine and as a result, delivery is projected for Q1 next year. The Company is still on track to reach its goal of 24 MW of installed capacity by end of 2010.

Expansion Facility

The plans for the expansion facility to house the additional meter-wide production lines are progressing. The Company has a signed purchase agreement for the land and is working on the building design details. Site development and building construction is planned to begin in the Spring.

Portable and Remote

Product demand continues to be strong in the portable and remote markets. Additional products are being developed for this market.

Military

Initial sales of products to the military market is expanding market interest and demand. The Company is in the process of transitioning the distribution of PowerFilm products to standard supply channels for increased volume.

Building Integrated

For building integrated solar products, PowerFilm has combined improved laminates with the advanced down-web printed interconnect technology to enable high throughput manufacturing of these products.

Thin Film Electronics

The Company continues to make progress on the development of its flexible display technology which is funded by the US Display Consortium.

Follow-On Funding

In June 2007 PowerFilm successfully raised £7.9 million ($15.6 million) to expand production capacity further to 24 megawatts annual capacity. The Company continues to be fully funded for these expansion plans.

Overall

PowerFilm's growth plans are fundamentally proceeding as planned. The Company expects to meet planned production capacity by the year end, and reaffirms plans to reach 10 MW and 24 MW installed capacity by the end of 2009 and the end of 2010 respectively. Given supplier delays, capacity has not come online when anticipated. The consequence of this is that revenue this year will be not less than $8m and next year approximately 20-25% below expectations. The prospects for the Company remain very positive, with demand for the Company's products and market development both remaining strong.

For further information, please contact:


PowerFilm, Inc. [phone] x102

Frank Jeffrey, CEO Mike Coon, COO and CFO


M:Communications 020 7153 1539

Patrick d'Ancona, Eleanor Williamson

[meinolf67]

nix neues

[meinolf67]

...außer, dass man inzwischen aus dem PPVX rausgeflogen ist...

[meinolf67]

Geschäftsbericht 2007 ist seit 17.3. da: 100% Gewinnsteigerung

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no news

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...aber wahnsinnig abgestürzt ohne News: bereits gedrittelt dieses Jahr...?

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no news

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PowerFilm, Inc

10 July 2008



PowerFilm, Inc.



Director/PDMR Shareholding




10 July 2008, LONDON, UK and AMES, IOWA - PowerFilm, Inc. (AIM: PFLM) ('the Company' or 'PowerFilm'), the developer and manufacturer of thin flexible solar panels, today announces that it issued on 29 May 2008, 1079 common shares to Merlin Hanson and 1941 common shares to David Lindop, both non-executive directors, under the terms of their letters of appointment.


The common shares have been issued as part of the fourth quarter payment of their annual compensation package of $45,000 each. Their appointment agreements, entered into on 9 May 2006, stated that they will receive such amounts either as shares or part shares and part cash, at the prevailing issue price (120p) of the shares at the time of the Company's admission to AIM.


The Company will apply for admission of these 3,020 common shares to AIM.

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28.07.2008 09:23
PowerFilm says H1 revenue drops, but fundamentals still strong
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LONDON (Thomson Financial) - PowerFilm Inc. (News) said first half trading results indicate that revenues fell to $3.8 million from $5.3 million last year, due to the drop in demand for GPS asset tracking devices by the trucking industry, due to rising fuel costs.

However, it said fundamentals still remain strong and expansion remains on track.

The improvements to the commercial arm of the organization that are being made are expected to deliver increased revenue going forward, it said.

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Company PowerFilm, Inc
TIDM PFLM
Headline Trading Statement
Released 07:00 28-Jul-08
Number 9594Z07

RNS Number : 9594Z
PowerFilm, Inc
28 July 2008




PowerFilm, Inc.

Trading Update


28 July 2008, LONDON, UK and AMES, IOWA - PowerFilm, Inc. (AIM: PFLM) ('the Company' or 'PowerFilm'), the developer and manufacturer of thin flexible solar panels, today announces a trading update on the Company.

In the initial trading results for the half year to 30 June 2008 the Company recorded revenue of $3.8 million, compared with $5.3 million in revenue for the first half of 2007. The decline was almost entirely due to the drop in demand for GPS asset tracking devices by the trucking industry, due to rising fuel costs. The Company has put in place measures to increase the customer diversity by broadening the sales reach in the portable and remote market and by adding additional sales people. Full first half preliminary results are expected to be released in September.

Sales and Marketing Update


For the building integrated solar market PowerFilm continues to collaborate with its partners on specialized product design and testing. The Company is using its existing facility to develop and fabricate initial pre-production products for its partners. The new meter-wide facility under construction will give economies of scale important in the building integrated solar market.

A key strategy in the Company's plans to increase sales in the portable and remote market is the implementation of an enhanced distribution plan to systematically increase market penetration through work with distribution partners that already have a well- established presence in these target markets.


PowerFilm will feature its full line of PowerFilm Solar branded portable foldable solar chargers for consumers at the upcoming Outdoor Retailer tradeshow in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 8.

The Company's robust tradeshow schedule includes 6 tradeshows in the first half of the year and 11 in the second half. These tradeshows, along with ongoing unsolicited sales inquiries, have helped PowerFilm significantly enhance its diversified sales pipeline for the months ahead. OEM accounts do take several months to develop.

Adjustments have been made to the sales force and production to focus on a diversified base of market applications, including portable and remote chargers, oil and gas exploration remote data collection, and lighting.

PowerFilm has launched its new solar power charging solution for the military BB2590 battery. The BB2590 is a standard battery used by US military and NATO forces.


Meter-Wide and Expansion Update


PowerFilm continues to make progress with its strategic objective of achieving 10 mW of installed annual production capacity by the end of 2009 and 24 mW of capacity by the end of 2010.

Strong progress has been achieved with the initial meter-wide silicon deposition machine which is now installed and undergoing start-up tests. Adequate gas flow isolation and RF power delivery have been confirmed.

The second meter-wide silicon deposition chamber has also been delivered to PowerFilm.

The Company's current manufacturing process uses a one-third meter-wide (thirteen inch) web. This 3 times web width increase is expected to reduce further the Company's direct manufacturing cost by reducing equipment and labor costs per unit.

The Company continues to be fully funded for its expansion plans based on expenditures to date and projected remaining expenditures. PowerFilm's preliminary balance sheet as at 30 June 2008 includes cash and cash equivalents of $16,054,250, securities available-for-sale of $250,000, and cash held for property and equipment construction of $13,200,000. These three accounts total $29,504,250. This includes funds from a tax-exempt bond fundraising of $5,000,000 for the land and building for the new meter-wide facility. An offsetting long-term liability of $4,875,000 and a current liability of $125,000 is shown on the balance sheet.

Outlook

In the second half of the year the Company will build upon its expanded sales and marketing foundation to continue to increase market penetration in target markets to increase sales. The duration required for the conversion of sales leads and prototype products into sales revenue will be a leading factor in determining the rate of revenue growth above the current pace.

The PowerFilm fundamentals remain strong: low-cost manufacturing technology platform, differentiated commercial products, and full funding in place to achieve 24 mW annual installed capacity by the end of 2010. The progress made on the meter-wide equipment in the first half of 2008 was substantial. The improvements to the commercial arm of the organization that are being made are expected to deliver increased revenue going forward.

The expansion remains on track. The meter-wide production facility will further reduce manufacturing costs to position the company well as a leading supplier to the building integrated solar market.

[meinolf67]

nachdem sie sich Freitag nochmal fast halbiert haben, nochmal nachgelegt.

aktuell 40% unter Buchwert und profitabel...

[meinolf67]

der erste PV-Laden, der seine Produkte nicht los wird:


03.09.2008 09:52
PowerFilm H1 pretax falls as revenues fall 27 pct, higher costs

LONDON (Thomson Financial) - PowerFilm, (News) Inc. said its pretax profit for the first half fell mainly due to a 27 percent drop in revenues combined with higher costs.

The developer and manufacturer of thin flexible solar panels said that the revenue decline was almost entirely due to the drop in demand for GPS asset tracking devices by the trucking industry, due to rising fuel costs.

For the six months ended June 30, the company posted a pretax profit of $79,023 compared with $1.9 million last year as its revenues fell to $3.87 million compared with $5.32 million last year.

The company said its cost of revenues for the period increased to $3.35 million compared with $3.18 million last year mainly due to expenses incurred in preparation for the manufacturing scale-up.

An increased investment in marketing and sales increased operating expenses which rose to $810,925 compared with $592,222 last year, it said.

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RNS Number : 5988C PowerFilm, Inc 03 September 2008

PowerFilm, Inc.

PowerFilm Reports 2008 First Half Results

03 September 2008, LONDON, UK and AMES, IOWA - PowerFilm, Inc. (AIM: PFLM), ("PowerFilm" or "the Company"), the developer and manufacturer of thin flexible solar panels, today announces its preliminary results for the six months ended 30 June 2008.

Financial Highlights

# REVENUE OF $3,869,876 FOR THE FIRST HALF 2008 (FIRST HALF 2007: $5.3 MILLION);

# NET INCOME OF $52,023 FOR THE FIRST HALF 2008 (FIRST HALF 2007: $1.2 MILLION); AND

# $29.5 MILLION OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, SECURITIES AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE, AND CASH HELD FOR PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTION.

Operational Highlights

# PRODUCTION CAPACITY EXPANSION PROJECT MOVING FORWARD ON SCHEDULE; ASSEMBLY OF THE INITIAL METER-WIDE SILICON DEPOSITION MACHINE COMPLETE AND DEPOSITION TESTS BEING CONDUCTED;

# SECOND METER WIDE SILICON DEPOSITION CHAMBER DELIVERED;

# OTHER CHANGES MADE IN THE COMPANY'S ENCAPSULATION ENVELOPE AND FORM FACTORS TO MEET THE COST AND DIMENSIONAL NEEDS OF BUILDING INTEGRATED SOLAR CUSTOMERS;

# SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT TO ALLOW FABRICATION OF THIS MODIFIED ENCAPSULATION STRUCTURE DELIVERED IN JUNE NOW OPERATIONAL;

# CONSTRUCTION OF THE SHELL OF THE COMPANY'S NEW 83,000 SQ. FT. EXPANSION FACILITY COMPLETED AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS INSTALLATION STARTED; AND

# MARKETING AND SALES ACTIVITIES OF THE COMPANY EXPANDED.

Frank Jeffrey, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, said:

"In the first half of 2008 we made very good progress with the initial meter-wide amorphous silicon deposition machine. That progress continues and we expect to be producing sellable material from the first meter-wide machine by the end of the year. The production capacity expansion project now moves forward on target. Although we have experienced some increase in costs as part of our manufacturing ramp-up, we are confident that our new meter-wide equipment and overall capacity expansion will lead to a lower unit cost of production that is especially important for the large building integrated solar market."

Mike Coon, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, said:

"PowerFilm took action in the first half of 2008 to address the issues that had led to the previously announced delays of late 2007. Along with the expansion delays, the downturn in sales to the GPS asset tracking market has made a material reduction in our revenue and necessitated the diversification of our revenue base. While the financial implications of those short-term issues are still being experienced, I am pleased to report the company has made significant strides in addressing the issues in this period, including building out the marketing and sales function of the company. We look forward to seeing the results of this build out in due course."

For further information, please contact:


PowerFilm, Inc. [phone] x 102

Frank Jeffrey, CEO

Mike Coon, COO and CFO

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06.10.2008 08:54
PowerFilm wins $1.4 mln cooperative agreement from U.S. army

LONDON (Thomson Financial) - PowerFilm Inc. (News) said it has won a $1.4 million cooperative agreement from the U.S. Army for development of a 'self powered flexible display'.

The developer and manufacturer of thin flexible solar panels said that the display intends to improve the situational awareness of individual soldiers and will be based on the roll-to-roll based Thin Film Electronics technology being developed by PowerFilm in cooperation with Hewlett Packard Laboratories and will be powered by the company's thin flexible solar panels.

PowerFilm said that this funding will support the first year of a three-year development programme; whereas funding for the two following years is dependent on availability of funds and progress on the development milestones.

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RNS Number : 0815H PowerFilm, Inc 30 October 2008

30 October 2008

PowerFilm, Inc.

Company Dealings

PowerFilm Inc ("PowerFilm" or the "Company") today confirms that it has acquired 248,000 common shares in the Company at an average share price of 34p per share between 20 and 22 October 2008. Following this acquisition, these shares will be held in Treasury. The Company will be able to issue these shares in future to employees as part of an incentivisation plan.

Including these shares, the Company will hold 248,000 common shares in Treasury. The total number of outstanding common shares in issue (excluding common shares in Treasury) is 37,026,118 common shares. Total issued shares is 37,274,118.

The Board of Directors of PowerFilm approved the share repurchase based on the view of the management of the Company that the shares of the Company are undervalued. Funds from retained earnings were used for the purchase.

For further information, please contact:


PowerFilm, Inc. [phone] x 102

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