Forum Archive Index - August 2001

["Phil Boeyen" <pboeyen@sharechat.co.nz>]

Hi everyone, here's the summary of the ShareChat News from yesterday.

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Lion Nathan sells to Allied

Brewer Lion Nathan has announced it will sell its 43% stake in Montana to
rival bidder Allied Domecq

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010824-MONlnnsells43percent.shtml

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Warehouse confirms interest in K-Mart sites

The Warehouse has confirmed it's been looking at leasing the K-Mart sites in
New Zealand but says it will not be leasing them all

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010824-WHSkmartsites.shtml

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Michael Hill improves - just

Jeweller Michael Hill has managed to eke out a slightly higher full-year
profit

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010824-MHIfy2001.shtml

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Kiwis borrowing more

Increased borrowing has caused a drop in the net worth of New Zealand
households, but people are putting more money into the sharemarket

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010824-NZECOnetworthQ201.shtml

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Ebos eyes expansion

Healthcare distributor Ebos has lifted profit by 22% and says it's
evaluating a number of growth prospects in both New Zealand and Australia

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010824-EBOfy2001.shtml

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Nuplex profit down at 'cyclical lowpoint'

High costs and a tough housing market have taken their toll on resin company
Nuplex's full year profit

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010824-NPXfy2001.shtml

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IT Capital tightens belt

Tech investor IT Capital says it has halved operating expenses as it begins
to look more actively for a partnership or merger with other venture capital
companies

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010824-ITCtightensbelt.shtml

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Analysts independence in the spotlight

The New Zealand Society of Investment Professionals is backing calls for
increased disclosure by investment analysts

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010824-MZMKTanalystwatch.shtml

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Sky looks for $100M minimum

Pay-TV company Sky says it will release further details on a $100 million
capital raising next month

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/articles/20010824-SKYcapnotes.shtml

Best Regards

The ShareChat Team














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