A trimmer ThyssenKrupp seeks fat deal
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ThyssenKrupp AG of Germany has bid 3.5 billion Euros ($4.1 billion) for Dofasco Inc. of Canada. The steelmaker over the past three years has divested 29 companies, helping to bring it out of 8.7 billion Euros in debt. With a 1 billion Euros net profit this year (ending September 30th) ThyssenKrupp AG is looking to consolidate.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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ThyssenKrupp's net rises 28%
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A high demand for steel that pushed prices to record levels has led to a rise in third-quarter net income at German steelmaker ThyssenKrupp AG. Though the increase in demand has r esulted in h igh freight and raw material costs, the company has raised its forecast for full-year profits.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
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Severstal profit falls 30%: asset write-down hurts bottom line; outlook is positive
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Russian steel company wrote down its asset value by $300 mil and suffered a 30% drop in full-year net profit. Revenue, however, rose to $12.4 bil from $10.4 bil the year before, a 19% increase. Demand is anticipated to improve the bottom line for 2007.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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