BSkyB's Ian West resigns, signaling step to merge units

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Ian West, British Sky Broadcasting PLC's (BSkyB) managing director, announced his resignation. The move signaled the first move in Chief Executive Tony Ball's strategy to re-merge BSkyB's distribution and entertainment operations. Mr. West has been with BSkyB since it was founded in 1989. According to company officials, Mr. West did not reveal any definite plans for the future.

Executive changes & profiles, Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, West, Ian

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Telstra is aiming to boost sales, business in Asia

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Australian-based Telstra Corp. is planning to acquire businesses in the Asian region. Such a strategy is designed to improve the company's revenues in Asia. Telstra wants to more than double its Asia revenue from approximately A$600 million (382.6 million euros) over the next five-year period. The company is currently studying two or three partial acquisitions in Asia.

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Plans to acquire businesses in Asian region

Australia, Satellite Communications, Asia, Telstra Corporation Ltd.

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Vivendi will sell 3% stake in BSkyB for 1 billion euros

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Vivendi SA will sell a minority share of British Sky Broadcasting PLC. The 3% share will be sold for 1 billion euros.

Telephone communications, exc. radio, Vivendi Universal S.A., BSY

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