Corporate investors wait and see

Article Abstract:

South Africa has seen a steady flow of foreign investment but many foreign investors remain cautious due to lingering fears over the country's economic and political stability. US corporate investors in particular are hesistant, and those which do want to return to South Africa often seek the low-risk approach of a joint venture. Investment from European firms has also been slow, partly due to the fact that European firms tended to stay in South Africa in the 1980s rather than disinvest. Some foreign corporate investors are also deterred by the lack of incentives offered by the government.

Economic aspects, South Africa

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UK bankers go wild in the US

Article Abstract:

UK companies have invested in the US in 1994 in such a way that new acquisitions link well to existing operations. Total value of transactions was over 10 billion pounds sterling in 1994 compared with 9.3 billion pounds for 1993 and 938 million pounds in 1992. Large acquisitions include Dr Pepper Seven Up, acquired by Cadbury Schweppes. The food industry, distribution and computer software are three areas where UK companies have shown interest in the US.

United States, Acquisitions and mergers

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Will Yorkshire Electricity be the REC that got away?

Article Abstract:

Yorkshire Electricity is one of three regional electricity company that has not been subjected to a takeover bid, together with London and East Midlands. Yorkshire is capitalised at about 1.69 billion pounds sterling and it reported profit of 228 million pounds sterling in 1994. It has recently invested in information technology and is predicted to take a major role in energy trading in the new market.

Electric Utilities, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Electric services, Management, Yorkshire Electricity PLC

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