In the battle for allies, Aliant and Alliant are fighting words

Article Abstract:

Lincoln, Nebraska-based telecommunications firm Aliant Communications Inc. is attempting to prevent Interstate Energy Corp., Madison, WI-based utility which does business as Alliant Corp., from changing its name to Alliant. Aliant Communications is suing Interstate Energy in a federal court in Des Moines, where US District Judge Charles Wolle temporarily suspended Interstate's usage of the name Alliant in its advertising. While the name Alliant is a common one among many types of businesses, Aliant Communications says that in this case both companies would be serving the same customers in the same channels of trade.

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Is being sued by Aliant Communications for attempting to change its name to Alliant

Legal issues & crime, Iowa, Aliant Communications Inc., Interstate Energy Corp.

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Expansion is set by Dominion Resources Inc

Article Abstract:

Dominion Resources Inc. is rapidly preparing to compete in deregulated markets with extensive recent acquisitions and new ones planned that will allow Dominion to expand into its energy generation and gas markets. With $20 billion assets currently, the company hopes to double that over the next few years. The sale of Dominion's British unit, East Midlands Electricity PLC, generated some $650 million in cash that Dominion plans to spend on its expansion plans, particularly for purchases in Latin American markets.

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To use $650 mil for its expansion plans, particularly for purchases in Latin American markets

United States, Strategy & planning, Use of Funds, Dominion Resources Inc.

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Telebras wards off competition

Article Abstract:

Telecomunicacoes Brasileiros SA (Telebras) is providing strong competition for new telecommunications firms in some Brazilian markets. Telebras subsidiaries are performing well in states like Brasilia and Minas Gerais. The company's ability to offer strong competition shows that although Telebras is not posting high profits, it can remain a powerful presence in the market. Twelve pieces of Telebras will be privatized on July 29, 1998 for at least $12 billion.

Comment:

Is providing strong competition for new telecommunications firms in some Brazilian markets

Marketing procedures, Geographic, Brazil, Telecomunicacoes Brasileiros SA

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