VNU's flat 1st-half net meets forecasts

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VNU NV reported flat earnings for the first-half of 1999. However, the company is expecting to post an improvement of 10% in its earnings for the entire 1999 year. VNU, a publishing firm based in the Netherlands, reported 110 million euros in net profits for the period. This figure was what analysts had predicted. Post-amortization operating income increased by 19% to 260 million euros.

Netherlands, Printing & Publishing, Publishing industry, The Nielsen Co. (Haarlem, Netherlands)

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Impala Platinum's net surges

Article Abstract:

Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. said that its net profits for the year ending June 30, 1999, more than doubled. The company posted 1.20 billion rand (188.3 million euros) in net profits for the year.

Primary nonferrous metals, not elsewhere classified, Primary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum), South Africa, Precious Metals, Precious metals industry, Precious metal products, Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd.

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