More queries, few answers in SocGen case: another staffer probed to see if Kerviel had aid; subprime lawsuit filed

Article Abstract:

French authorities question stock broker Manuel Zabraniecki as part of the investigation into bank Societe Generale S.A.'s $7.6 billion losses incurred by trader Jerome Kerviel. Article discusses the ongoing probe and business relations between Zabraniecki and Kerviel. Also, investor files lawsuit against Societe Generale over alleged misinformation of bank's exposure in subprime-mortgage crisis.

Legal issues & crime, Legal/Government Regulation, Stockholder Suits, Company legal issue, Cases, France, Investigations, Investor relations, Securities fraud, Stockholders' derivative actions, Shareholder lawsuits, Societe Generale S.A., Kerviel, Jerome, Zabraniecki, Manuel

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Versace to consider IPO as overhaul takes hold

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Gianni Versace SpA of Italy is considering an initial public offering on the Milan stock exchange by 2009. Chief Executive Officer Giancarlo Di Risio is orchestrating a corporate restructuring at the fashion house. Net profit for 2006 was 19.1 million Euros ($25.4 million).

Organizational history, Finance, Company restructuring/company reorganization, Reorganization and restructuring, Going public (Securities), Initial public offerings, Company public offering, Company financing, Company organization, Company overview, Financial report

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At Versace, fashion is so last century: CEO moves past clothes, emphasizes lifestyle goods; Donatella takes a step back

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Gianni Versace S.p.A. 's chief executive officer Giancarlo Di Risio is shifting the Italian fashion house's focus from apparel to luxury goods in an attempt to tap other streams of revenue and counterbalance the inherent volatility of the clothing sector.

Marketing procedures, Services information, Marketing, Company marketing practices, Luxuries, Service enhancement

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