Thomson focuses on Hollywood in its latest shift: company transforms itself into equipment supplier to entertainment industry

Article Abstract:

Thomson S.A. is changing itself from a maker of conumer electronics to a producer of high-end equipment for the movie industry. The new strategy resulted in a 93% decline in income in 2003. To date, investors remain unimpressed, as share value is less than one third of its value in 2000.

Organizational history, Company restructuring/company reorganization, Reorganization and restructuring, Company organization

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Thomson's shift from TVs is still hard sell

Article Abstract:

Thomson S.A. of France is struggling to make high returns with the new management focus on providing technology and services for delivering advertising, television and movies. Shares in the consumer electronics company are 12 percent lower over the last year.

Investor relations

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Ubisoft weighs options to block hostile offer

Article Abstract:

France's Ubisoft Entertainment S.A. has reported an 18 percent decrease in third quarter earnings. The video game maker is continuing to rebuff a potential takeover by Electronic Arts Inc. of the United States.

United States, Acquisitions & mergers, Games, toys, and children's vehicles, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Video game industry, Video games industry, Electronic Arts Inc., ERTS, UbiSoft Entertainment

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