Listings, takeovers change the old order

Article Abstract:

The top 500 list of private Australian companies changed from 1997 to 1998. For example, 58 companies were dropped from the 1998 list. Some firms that were on the 1997 list failed to grow, some businesses earned lower revenues, and 12 companies were acquired by other companies. Some became public companies, choosing to list on the Australian Stock Exchange. Several automotive retailers were among the businesses cut for losing revenue or slowing growth.

Corporations, Evaluation, Business enterprises

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All bets on, off?

Article Abstract:

Veteran businessman Len Ainsworth, aged 77, is seeking to list his gaming machine company Ainsworth Game Technology, but he is involved in a 19 year legal fight with New South Wales police who are opposing his application for a gaming machine licence.

Management, Gambling industry, Licensing agreements, Ainsworth, Len, Ainsworth Game Technology

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Getting the flick?

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the poor trading performance of cinema companies during the second half of 2000. The effect of the Olympic Games, economic slowdown and GST on poor attendance is discussed.

Finance, Motion picture industry, Movie industry, Village Roadshow Corporation Ltd., Amalgamated Holdings Ltd.

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