Forum Archive Index - December 2001

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

The next ShareChat Investor Interview is with the CEO of Pacific Retail
Group (NZSE:
PRG), Peter Halkett.

Pacific Retail Group is a major retail company in New Zealand and owns the
appliance and computer chains Noel Leeming, Bond & Bond, Computer City and
Big Byte.  It also owns the the homeware and gift chain Living & Giving, and
a finance business, Pacific Retail Services. PRG's revenue for the year
ended March 2001 was $402 million with a profit of $10.4 million.  Eric
Watson's investment company, Cullen Investments, is the biggest shareholder
through its Logan Corp subsidiary, which owns around 71%.  Logan recently
made a takeover bid for the business at $1.76 but an appraisal report has
put the value of the business at $2.54.

Please note that Mr Halkett will not be able to answer questions directly
relating to the Logan Corp bid.

ShareChat's Investor Interviews offers everyone a unique chance to question
leaders of listed New Zealand companies about their businesses and you are
encouraged to participate.

Please follow this link to send your questions:
http://www.sharechat.co.nz/features/iinterviews

The deadline for questions for Peter Halkett 5pm, Tuesday, December 18.

Best Regards

The ShareChat Team




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