Out of the West, a plan for Fairfax

Article Abstract:

HSBC Securities, a Hong Kong broker, reports that WA Newspapers may purchase 19.9% of the stock of the Fairfax Group. A merger of the two companies would produce pretax profits of $292 and capitalization of $3.4 billion, according to HSBC. In addition, observers believe that Brierley Group of New Zealand plans to divest non-core assets, which may include its 23.87% stake in Fairfax.

Newspapers, Newspaper Publishers, Newspaper publishing, WA Newspapers, Fairfax Group

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Telstra turns yellow

Article Abstract:

Telstra's directories business, Sensis, is one of its most profitable units. However, there is little synergy between the Telstra's main activities and its directories business. Under such circumstances, selling it or separating it from main activities would yield more value to the company.

Australia, Acquisitions & mergers, Telephone Communication, Printing & Publishing, Parent-to-subsidiary activities, Subsidiary-to-parent activities, Capital funds & cash flow, Economic aspects, Telecommunications services industry, Company acquisition/merger, Communications industry, Valuation, Telstra Corporation Ltd., Subsidiaries, divisions and units, Sensis Proprietary Ltd.

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AOL-Time Warner deal shifts the media landscape

Article Abstract:

The impact of the bid by AOL for Time Warner is examined in detail, including the effect of such a merger on internet-related businesses.

COMMUNICATION, Online services, Internet services, Time Warner Inc., America Online Inc., AOL, Broadcasting industry, TWX

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