Bid spree to keep share buoyant

Article Abstract:

UK companies are seeing an increased number of mergers and acquisitions in 1995, which could continue for the following two years. Corporate liquidity is increasing and this tends to lead to increased activity in mergers and acquisitions. The UK stock market is also seen as relatively cheap. Takeover specualtion could end this by pushing up prices, argues an analyst from Panmure Gordon. Foreign companies have been especially important in UK acquisitions in 1995.

Economic aspects, Acquisitions and mergers

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Politics, punditry and passions

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The outside activities of some company leaders could affect their ability to run the business. These activities include frequent appearances on television to express opinions, non-executive directorships at other firms, and extravagant lifestyles. Brash company reports should make investors wary since these have often coincided with poor performance. When former politicians join the board of a company this appears to have a negative impact on results.

Analysis, Management, Corporate governance, Behavior, Corporate officers

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The politics of perks: the eagerly awaited annual Register of Members' Interests shows that UK companies remain keen to keep on the right side of MPs

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MPs must disclose gifts worth over 125 pounds sterling under House of Comons rules. Many companies help MPs, including Wembley, the national football stadium owner, which assisted Tom Pendry, shadow sports minister, to gain tickets for the World Cup in the US. BP, British Gas and British Aerospace have all taken MPs on overseas trips, and British Airways has provide free flights for several MPs.

Social policy, Corporations, Legislators

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