Photon Group (PGA)

Shares / Stock Code

PGA

Stock Exchange / Sharemarket

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Photon Group (PGA) is a leading and one of the largest communications companies in Australia, providing integrated marketing communication services, with operations in Australia and worldwide. PGA comprises over 53 independent specialist businesses, engaged in the delivery of tangible results for their clients. The Group specialises in retail marketing and merchandising, advertising, public relations, graphic design, digital printing, production sales of promotion material and point of sales, point of production, media planning and communications, e-mail marketing, events management, direct marketing, market research and online marketing. Photon Group listed on the Australian Stock Exchange on 30th April, 2004. The Company operates through five divisions, each of which targets a particular area of marketing and communication services. These divisions include Internet Marketing and Communications, Integrated Communications and Digital, Experiential and Field Marketing, Strategic Intelligence and Specialised Communication. During fiscal 2003, Photon Group completed the acquisition of Messagenet Pty Limited, ISS Consolidated Pty Limited, Markson Sparks Publicity Pty Limited, Resource Experience Limited, Club Sales and Merchandising Pty Limited, Club Food Brokerage Pty Limited, Lorica Group Limited, BMF Advertising Pty Limited, Frank Public Relations Limited, North By Northwest Group Limited, Retail Insight Limited and Naked Communications Limited. The Company operates in both traditional and niche interactive markets to address the needs of its customers.

Photon Group History

Photon commenced operations as a private company in 2002. It was founded by Executive Chairman Tim Hughes, director and advertising executive Siimon Reynolds and Bermuda-based Australian media mogul Reg Grundy’s investment company, RG Capital. PGA made its debut on the ASX in 2004.