Endemol IPO would set value at nearly $1.9 billion

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ENDEMOL Entertainment Holding N.V. of the Netherlands is planning an initial public offering valued at 1.6 billion Euros ($1.9 billion). Proceeds will go to Telefonica S.A. who own a 5.5 billion Euros stake in the telelvision production company and is planning for eventual full divestment. ENDEMOL Entertainment Holding N.V. specialties include "Big Brother" reality and participation television.

Motion picture & video production, Company Profile, Going public (Securities), Initial public offerings, Company public offering, Television production companies, ENDEMOL Entertainment Holding N.V.

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Ahold rings up 70% profit gain as its retail operations improve

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Koninklijke Ahold N.V. of the Netherlands posted stellar second quarter net income, up by 70 percent to 214 million Euros ($274.1 million) from 126 million Euros last year. Strong revenues are driven by increased sales at United States and Netherlands stores and reduced costs.

United States, Sales, profits & dividends, Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores, Grocery stores, Supermarkets, Company sales and earnings, Company earnings/profit, Koninklijke Ahold N.V., Company overview

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Philips pact expands its lighting business

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Dutch firm Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. is purchasing US-based Color Kinetics Inc. to increase its presence in the lighting sector. The deal, valued at $794 mil, offers a 14% premium at $34 per share.

Acquisitions & mergers, Household audio and video equipment, Services information, Electric Lighting and Wiring Equipment, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Consumer electronics industry, Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V., Lighting equipment and supplies industry, Lighting equipment industry, PHG, Service enhancement, Color Kinetics Inc.

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