BT to unveil restructuring plan to reduce debt

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British Telecommunications PLC is ready to unveil a restructuring plan. The plan, which will involve rights offering, and dividend reductions, is intended to reduce the company's debt.

United Kingdom, Organizational history, British Telecommunications PLC

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U.S. agencies open inquiry into Ahold's audit trouble

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Ahold N.V. is being investigated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for alleged accounting irregularities. Ahold may have committed fraud in its accounting methods.

United States, Legal issues & crime, Netherlands, Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores, Grocery stores, Supermarkets, Capital funds & cash flow, Company legal issue, Cases, Investigations, Accounting and auditing, Powers and duties, United States. Securities and Exchange Commission, Koninklijke Ahold N.V.

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France Telecom reneges on debt-cutting pledge

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France Telecom SA said it would go back on its promises to reduce its debts. The company currently has debt worth 64.9 million euros, which is one of the highest in Europe.

France, Financial management, Finance, Debt, France Telecom S.A., FTE

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