ATN reports a net profit of $2.9 millon on revenues of $28 million for the 12 months ended December 31, 2012.

TORONTO, March 25, 2013 /CNW/ - Asian Television Network International Limited (ATN) (TSX-SAT) Canada's Pioneer South Asian Broadcaster is pleased to announce its audited annual consolidated financial and operating results for the 12 months ended December 31, 2012, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS").

Financial highlights are as follows:

"We ended the year on a positive note and we are excited with the upcoming launch of our ATN channel in High Definition" says Dr. Shan Chandrasekar President & CEO.

"2012 was a transitional year for us at ATN, moving to our new location along with implementing our new broadcast centre, we still managed to record a modest bottom line. " says Kyrill Classen Chief Financial Officer.

ATN serves Canada's diverse cultural communities with 35 premium specialty television channels. ATN offers its flagship general interest service, Several Bollywood movie channels , and a variety of channels that include 3 sports Channels, 3 news Channels , 3 music Channels , 2 lifestyle Channels, 3 Chinese Channels and several General interest and regional language channels. ATN operates a South Asian Radio Service on Satellite Radio cross The United States and Canada. ATN video content is also available on any Bell mobile phone that supports video. ATN has programming alliances with leading international broadcasters. For more information please visit www.asiantelevision.com

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Certain information in this press release may contain forward-looking statements. This information is based on current expectations that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements.

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SOURCE: Asian Television Network International Limited