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.

Computer industry, Compagnie des Machines Bull

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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.

Officials and employees, Elf Aquitaine S.A.

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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.

Euronext Paris

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Subjects list: Management, France, Privatization, Privatization (Business), Government business enterprises, Public enterprises
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