France's float of gas utility is a test case

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Gaz de France, the French gas utility is to be partially privatized by the French government, offering an initial public offering of approximately $5.8 billion, reducing the French government's holding to around 80 percent from full ownership. Gaz de France has a total stock market value of 21 billion Euro to 24 billion Euro.

Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction, Crude petroleum and natural gas, Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas, Natural gas liquids, Petroleum refining, Oil & Gas Extraction, Oil and Gas Extraction, Economic aspects, Gas industry, Company Profile, Gaz de France

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Lagardere SCA is at crossroads after CEO dies

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Lagardere SCA, conglomerate corporation, is "at a crossroads" after the death of its chief executive, Jean-Luc Lagardere. The missle manufacturer is currently making the transition to being a media giant.

Executive changes & profiles, Officials and employees, Conglomerate corporations, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Chief executive officers, Lagardere Groupe S.A., Death of, Lagardere, Jean-Luc

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Suez shares fall on debt fears

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Suez S.A. saw its share value drop 14% to a record low due to investors' worries about the company's huge debt. Suez has debts of 26 billion euros, which it hopes to reduce by way of asset sales.

Securities issued, listed, Securities, Refuse disposal industry, Waste management industry, Debt, Company securities, SUEZ S.A.

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