'Intense price competition drags HKT profit down 90%

Article Abstract:

Cable and Wireless HKT Ltd. had a 90% drop in net profits from 1998 to 1999. Competition in telecommunications in Asia is discussed along with HKT's financial results, and a proposed merger with Pacific Century CyberWorks Ltd. The firm will focus on expanding broadband and other services which cater to Internet-based users.

Sales, profits & dividends, COMMUNICATION, Communications, Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Financial analysis, Finance, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Cable and Wireless HKT Ltd.

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Citic Pacific is testing the waters of the new economy

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This article discusses the plans of Hong Kong based Citic Pacific to move into the mainland China Internet market. The company has acquired a 60% stake in a nationwide fiber-optic network and a 50% stake in cable television companies in four mainland provinces.

China, Diversified Companies, Strategy & planning, Planning, Citic Pacific Ltd.

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Warburg climbs ranks with one big deal

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This article describes how Warburg Dillon Read conceived and implemented the merger of Pacific Century Cyberworks Ltd. and Cable and Wireless HKT Ltd. both of Hong Kong. The article also presents a mergers and acquisitions scorecard, taken from Thomson Financial Securities, which shows Warburg tenth among advisors.

Asset sales & divestitures, Investment Banking and Securities Dealing, Investment Banking, Services information, Security brokers and dealers, Statistical Data Included, Services, Internet service providers, Investment banks, Cable and Wireless (Hong Kong) Ltd., Warburg Dillon Read

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