The Oscar-
British visual effects, which works on the Hollywood blockbuster Gravity, has begun looking for new investors, which could lead to a direct sale.
Sky News learned that the framework store, which is based in London and has offices in the United States and Canada, has hired consultants to oversee the search for new funds.
Thirty years ago, the framework store was founded by its chief executive, Sir William Sagat, and has now grown into the most influential post.
Production companies in the global film industry.
In addition to winning the Academy Award for "Gravity", the framework store has also won an Oscar nomination for movies such as "Super Return" and "Guardians of the Galaxy.
In 2014, it sold 30% of its shares to Malaysian sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional, although the structure of the framework store was based on partnership --
Owned by management and staff.
The recruitment of new investors could lead to a valuation of between £ 120 and £, the source said.
Clarity, a corporate finance company, has been appointed to participate in the process.
The source added that the most likely outcome of the search for further financing was the sale of a minority stake, although it is conceivable that this could lead to a thorough acquisition of the framework store.
Sir William is said to be keen to use the acquisition proceeds for acquisitions, as the Framestore is far more diversified than its core television and film business.
The company has been committed to creating a new visual sequence for the market.
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The growth of the framework store reflects the success of the UK's wider visual effects industry in recent years, providing a range of tax incentives to stimulate investment.
In an interview with Sky News, Sir William confirmed that Clarity had been appointed to lead the search for new shareholders.