Prisa will aim its IPO capitalization at the Latin American media market; Spanish firm wants to surf strong content further into cyberspace

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Grupo Prisa is targeting its IPO capitalization at the lucrative and still expanding Latin American media markets. The company has had its first-quarter net profit increase more than 50% over the profit from the same period in 1999.

Organizational history, Central America, Spain, Latin America, South America, Brief Article, Grupo Prisa S.A.

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BMW, Hellenic Telecom dominate

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Bayerische Motoren Werke AG and Hellenic Telecommunications Organization PLC sold a total of 2 billion euros in bonds. Both companies' bond sales satisfied ongoing demand among investors for corporate credit.

Greece, Germany, BMW AG, Bonds, Bonds (Securities), Hellenic Telecommunications Organization S.A., Automotive industry

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France Telecom launches issue

Article Abstract:

France Telecom has launched a rights issue valued at 15 billion euros. The issue is part of the company's turnaround strategy. It is also the largest underwritten rights issue ever.

France, France Telecom S.A., FTE

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