Consumers in the U.S. Continue to Abandon Traditional TV through Cable
According to a recent Nielson Report, Zero-TV households has more than doubled since 2007
SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 4, 2013 /CNW/ - LeoNovus™ Inc., (TSX: LTV) a leading Internet technology developer with its multi-dimensional SMART Media Software Platform™ and SMART Networks™, today announced that according to a recent Nielson report1, the number of "Zero-TV" households in the U.S. has grown to more than 5 million. Nielsen defines "Zero-TV" households as those that don't fit into its definition of a TV household. It doesn't mean that those households don't have traditional TV sets, but it's just that the majority of them get their content from Internet connected devices. In short, it means they're not paying for cable. One of the most interesting finding is that nearly half of these "Zero-TV" households are under the age of 35, marking a clear trend in viewing habits.
In studies from Forbes and others, findings suggest that there are a larger segment of American households that are reducing their number of premium channel subscriptions through their cable company in favor of video streaming services offered through Netflix, Cinema Now, Amazon Instant Video, HuluPlus, and others.
The consumer should have choices, stated Gordon Campbell, CEO of LeoNovus. The LeoNovus software platform can support OTA (over the air) delivery of linear TV, as well as all video streaming services via its high performance browser, This enables our cable and consumer electronics manufacturer partners to deliver a variety of content to their customers."
LeoNovus believes these reported findings are reflecting the global trend of accessing content on demand through the Internet and that its SMART Media Software Platform can enable the revenue models needed for their businesses. LeoNovus has changed the way high-value Internet content is organized, monetized, and delivered to end users
Corporate Update
LeoNovus also announces that on June 4, 2013, it granted a total of 2,210,000 options to purchase common shares of the Company to directors, officers and employees in accordance with the LeoNovus stock option plan. The options expire (5) five years from the date of grant and will vest over a two (2) to four (4) year time frame from the date of grant. Of these options, 1,410,000 were granted to directors and officers of the Company and 800,000 were granted to employees. In consideration and approval of the option grant, the Company's board of directors (the "Board") took note of the fact that the option grants to officers and directors are related party transactions, as defined in "Multilateral Instrument 61-101" Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI-61-101") and that it is in the best interests of the Company to grant the options in conjunction with the option grant to employees. The Board determined that the option grants are exempt from the formal valuation and minority approval requirements of MI-61-101 under sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(a) of MI 61-101 respectively.
LeoNovus Inc., offers a unique technology approach to a diverse group of markets that require efficient processing, preservation, and accurate management of immense amounts of data with the benefit of significant energy and real-estate cost reductions, while at the same time offering companies and organizations within these markets the ability to create new revenue streams. Currently, LeoNovus has made inroads into the Internet, data center, hospitality, and health care markets. The LeoNovus Software platform also supports connected devices with access to all the features, content, and functionality available on the Web without the malware, security and support issues of a PC. LeoNovus seeks to change the way high-value Internet content is organized, monetized, and delivered to end users. Learn more at www.LeoNovus.com
LeoNovus shares have traded on the TSX Venture Exchange since June 10, 2009. Further information about LeoNovus can be found in its filings with Canadian securities regulators, which filings are available at http://www.sedar.com
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1The Nielson Cross-Platform Report
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