Unilever keeps its head above market crises

Article Abstract:

According to analysts, Unilever's earnings for 1998 will remain steady despite the instability in emerging markets. Unilever is one of the leading manufacturers of consumer goods in the world. The company sees many emerging markets, such as Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe, as potential growth areas. Unilever is expected to post a 20% rise in profits to 2.84 billion pound sterling ($4.64 billion) in 1998.

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Earnings for 1998 will remain steady despite instability in emerging markets

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Wella posts 29% increase in '98 net as costs cuts pay off; shares surge

Article Abstract:

The German hair-care and fragrance firm Wella AG, which reported a 1998 net profit increase of 29%, is planning a new branding advertising strategy. The company was hurt by decreasing demand in Russian, Latin American and Asian markets as its sales declined in the first quarter by 6.1 percent.

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Wella's sales climb 14%

Article Abstract:

Wella AG posted an increase of 14% in its sales for the first nine months of 2001. The company posted 2.27 billion euros in sales for the period.

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