Forum Archive Index - October 2001

[Will Bryant <will@sharechat.co.nz>]

Hi everyone, a selection of articles from this week's NBR articles are 
online now. This week:

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Port company defends $132m capital payout

Ports of Auckland's decision to return $132 million of capital to its 
shareholders would not affect the company's current or future works 
programmes, chief executive Geoff Vazey said

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/nbr/article.php/f7669da0

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Contact bid appraiser draws broker fire on 'undervaluing'

Contact Energy's appointment of Grant Samuel as the independent appraiser 
of Edison Mission Energy's takeover bid has attracted sniper fire from 
brokers and fund managers

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/nbr/article.php/055422a0

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Companies use capital note issues to raise money to counter share volatility

In a surprise move National Property Trust joined the increasing number of 
companies raising money through capital notes or other subordinated debt issues

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/nbr/article.php/73fc085a

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Retirement, healthcare sector improves its game

Share prices of companies operating in the healthcare and retirement 
village market stabilised over the past six months after substantial 
declines in the period from October, 2000 to April

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/nbr/article.php/b626d21f

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Westfield plays hardball

Westfield managing director Steven Lowy has sounded a warning to 
competitors, saying the company would not shy away from resource consent 
objections to protect its interests

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/nbr/article.php/21b7c1ce

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Krukziener puts bondholders back on hold

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/nbr/article.php/b3ad0b7d

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National Property Trust seeking $25 million

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/nbr/article.php/3c86bf62

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Lies, damned lies, and politics: Air NZ 's real value

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/nbr/article.php/95965d7a

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Bumper profit crop for power SOEs

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/nbr/article.php/b66d3140

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Report Card: Frucor on a growth mission but UK venture yet to reap rewards

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/nbr/article.php/6228a5aa

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The O'Brien Column: Normandy NFM's bid for Otter will give firm management 
control of mill

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/nbr/article.php/679f1a44

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Technically Speaking: Electronic billing companies to prosper from the 
anthrax scare

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/nbr/article.php/56cb4547

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New hedge funds to  attract investors

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/nbr/article.php/d6ae79d8

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Westfield chief determined his firm will fight for its patch

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/nbr/article.php/65ba37a2

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Capital spends $31.3m getting into bed with KPMG

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/nbr/article.php/a1146759

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Southern Capital fights to rezone land for township

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/nbr/article.php/a93b26a4

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Dairy Foods strikes deal with Fonterra

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/nbr/article.php/dbac3aba

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Putting a price on Contact Energy

http://www.sharechat.co.nz/news/nbr/article.php/08969f03

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Will Bryant                                 ShareChat technical manager
will@sharechat.co.nz                        http://www.sharechat.co.nz/


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