Overweight: Groupe Bull
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Compagnie des Machines Bull, also known as Groupe Bull, is a French government corporation, maker of computers. The bloated giant is in trouble. Bernard Pache, Bull's CEO has several plans to shore up the ailing corporation. Buying 19.9% of Packard Bell in a joint venture is just one strategy.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Musical chaises: French state industry
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The French government continues to meddle in companies in which they have a stake for political reasons. The very capable chairman of Elf Aquitaine was replace due to his friendship with Pres Mitterrand, and replaced with a banker with no experience in the oil industry.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Will you love Paris in the fall?
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France is embarking on a major privatization program that will involve 21 of its biggest state-owned companies. To attract the foreign investment necessary to make the program a success, the Paris Stock Exchange will need to be in much healthier condition.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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