Book-building gets a cautious welcome

Article Abstract:

A book build is a pre-bidding system that determines the price of a new issue before it is listed. Unlike the US, Australia does not permit book building unless Corporations Law restrictions are removed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. US supporters of the book build process claim it allows a greater variety of people to help determine the price of a new stock listing.

Capital Management-Stock Sales, Management, Laws, regulations and rules, Going public (Securities), Initial public offerings, Stock offerings

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The corporate report card

Article Abstract:

One hundred twenty Australian companies were asked to submit their 1997-1998 vital statistics, including sales, profits, and forecasts for 1999. Overall, the companies sold $214 billion (Australian) and earned $16 billion of that. Their average margin of profit, excluding taxes and interest, was 11.7%. The companies are divided into industry sectors, which are evaluated and compared.

Production & Business Activity, Statistics, Corporate growth

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Home is where the wallet is

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the high prices of the house market of Australia are discussed. Particular attention is given to statistical information reflecting the increasing prices for real estate in Australia and to the fact that homeowners choose to renovate rather than purchase.

Economic aspects, Finance, Real estate, Real property, Homeowners

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