Asian computer firms avoid attack fallout on solid demand

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Compal Electronics Inc. of Taiwan and Acer Communications and Multimedia Inc. do not foresee any slow-down in demand as a result of the terrorist attacks on the United States. Computer systems that were destroyed will have to be replaced, but this may be offset by reduced consumer confidence in the wake of the attacks. Flextronics International Ltd., which is headquartered in San Jose, California, but which has its operations in Singapore, does not expect the terrorist attacks to significantly disrupt its operations.

Taiwan, Sales & consumption, Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing, Electronics, Electronic Components and Accessories, Electronic Components, Management, Electronics industry, Electronic components industry, FLEX, Flextronics International Ltd., Acer Communications and Multimedia, Compal Electronics Inc.

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Borrowing for short term may not pay off in long run

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U.S. companies that borrowed money because short-term interest rates were low are now starting to regret their decisions as the economy wavers. These companies are now finding that they no longer have "financial flexibility," because their reduced cash flows are putting them in violation of certain standards that banks require to keep up credit lines.

Strategy & planning, Capital funds & cash flow, Business, Finance, Corporations, Corporate finance

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