Takeover targets in line of fire

Article Abstract:

Many of Australia's best corporate takeover targets were acquired in the 1980s, but if capital gains tax legislation is amended, takeover activity may receive a boost in 2000. Prime targets for corporate takeover are a second AMP Inc. bid for GIO Australia, after the first netted 51.7% shares for AMP; Oil Search, an oil and gas field services company; and HIH Insurance with continuing low stock prices. However, takeover bids in the same industry will likely face the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and its interpretation of anti-competitive regulations.

Author: Rennie, Philip
Publisher: B R W Media
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 1999
Public Finance Activities, Insurance, Insurance Carriers and Related Activities, Merger Regulation, Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, South Carolina, Antitrust Law, Capital Gains Taxes, Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations, Oil and Gas Field Services, Oil & Gas Field Development Svcs, Statistical Data Included, Laws, regulations and rules, Acquisitions and mergers, Corporation law, Capital gains tax, Petroleum services industry, Australia. Competition and Consumer Commission, GIO Australia, HIH Insurance Ltd., Oil Search

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The HHG conundrum

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The issue of whether HHG is a sound business and the question regarding possessing its stock is worthable is discussed. The HHG conundrum is that it might be in danger, if shareholders sell their investments in a rush. The meeting on December 09, 2003 might lead to a comedy of errors if HHG (dumped by AMP) eventually provides a better rate of return than AMP itself that would turn out to be the greatest paradox.

Author: Rennie, Philip
Publisher: B R W Media
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2003
United Kingdom, Financial management, Investor relations, HHG PLC

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Prosperity for now, competition to come

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The growth trends in the stocks of insurance industry are discussed. Investors are advised to leave the sector when the insurance companies start lowering the premiums.

Author: Rennie, Philip
Publisher: B R W Media
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2004
Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Analysis, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis

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Subjects list: Australia, Insurance industry, Securities, Company securities
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