Coy Unilever Indonesia could be poised for sharp gains

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Unilever Indonesia is hypothesized to be making a move at improving its share prices in the Indonesian stock exchange in preparation for a major acquisition. According to analysts, one sign that Unilever is planning a move is its friendly stance toward investors and analysts, a contrast to its early years in Indonesia. While company officials deny any immediate plans for an acquisition, in the same breath, they acknowledged that Unilever is always looking for growth opportunities. The prospect of the firm conducting a stock split has made investors eager in acquiring the company's stocks.

Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, Soaps, Detergents & Toiletries, Finance, Toiletries industry, Consumer goods industry, Soap and cleaning agents industry, Cleaning agents industry, Unilever Indonesia P.T.

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Jakarta stocks draw praise; analysts see good prospects after recent surge

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Stock analysts advise investors to take advantage of the rally in the Indonesian stock market, which saw the main index posting a 12% gain on Jun 8, 1999 as the peaceful general elections spurred a stock buying frenzy. Some investors who purchased earlier in 1999 at lower prices disposed of their shares to ensure profits. Although this selling could push down the market for a month or two, analysts believe longer-term investors can still acquire shares at current levels, particularly mid-cap and small-cap stocks, and still expect good gains in the next six to 12 months.

Securities and Commodity Exchanges, Securities Exchanges, Economic aspects, Prices and rates, Stocks, Exchanges, Elections, Securities, Stock prices

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First Pacific stirs optimism

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First Pacific Co. may be undervalued according to analysts watching investors' reaction to the overseas assets of Liem Sioe Liong. A close ally of Indonesian President Suharto, Liem is chairman of the Salim Group, which owns the Hong Kong firm First Pacific. Shares of the cash-rich firm, where the Salim family and associates have a 53% stake, have been battered in the aftermath of the Indonesian turmoil. Investors were wary that First Pacific may be pressured into using its cash to bail out Salim Group by buying a stake in the major food business.

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May be undervalued according to analysts watching investors' reaction to the overseas assets of Liem Sioe Liong

Offices of Bank Holding Companies, Investment Holding Companies, First Pacific Company Ltd., Article

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