Doctor Sigoloff's Elixir
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The successful reorganization of Wicke's Cos. which had filed under Chapter 11 of the United States bankruptcy code, is described. The turnaround was managed by Wickes president, Sanford Sigoloff, who took over just prior to the company's filing under Chapter 11 and who has successfully rescued other companies. Wickes cash flow problems arose primarily because of diversification into businesses with housing industry connections, just as the building industry went into a slump. Wickes may be ripe for a takeover.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1984
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Seeing the Wood for the Trees
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The announcement of the division of the British company, Bowater, caused a sharp increase in its share prices on the London stockmarket. The American operations, which produce newsprint and bulk paper, will be named Bowater Incorporated. The other half will become Bowater Industries, a company manufacturing consumer products and packaging. Advantages of the split are discussed.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1984
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Awa' Ye Go
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Stock prices for Arthur Bell, Britain's scotch whiskey distiller, have started climbing in 1984. Bell's has successfully obtained United States wine and spirits distributor Wellington Importers. It is also dickering for Gleneagles Hotels.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1984
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