THE NEW SPIN IN SPINOFFS
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THE CURRENT INCREASE IN SPINOFFS IS MUCH MORE AMBITIOUS THAN IT USED TO BE. CURRENT SPINOFFS ARE AN EFFECTIVE WAY TO FEND OFF UNFRIENDLY TENDER OFFERS, BOOST MARKET VALUE, MAKE SHAREHOLDERS RICHER AND GAIN NEW AND FASTER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES. COMPANIES ARE FINDING NEW AND UNUSUAL WAYS OF BRINGING THEM OFF, AS CAN BE SEEN WITH MESA PETROLEUM CO. AND SANTA ANITA CONSOLIDATED INC.
Publication Name: Dun's Review
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0012-7175
Year: 1980
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HOLLYWOOD UNDER FIRE
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THEATER OWNERS ARE UP AGAINST A SELLERS' MARKET DUE TO THE DECLINE OF OUTPUT IN THE MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY. THEY COMPLAIN ESPECIALLY ABOUT THE PRACTICE OF "BLIND BIDDING" AND ARE TAKING STEPS TO DISCOURAGE IT. MANY ASPECTS OF THE PROBLEM ARE DISCUSSED.
Publication Name: Dun's Review
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0012-7175
Year: 1979
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HOLLYWOOD BATTLES FOR NEW MARKETS
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THE MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY IS A WELL-KNOWN BATTLE GROUND. THIS TIME, THE MOVIE STUDIOS ARE GOING AFTER A LARGER SHARE OF THE PAY-TV AND VIDEO-RECORDING MARKETS. IT LOOKS LIKE A LOT OF ENEMIES WILL BE MADE ALONG THE WAY.
Publication Name: Dun's Review
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0012-7175
Year: 1980
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