Electricite de France offers record ESOP

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The attractive terms of employee stock ownership forming part of Electricite de France's (EDF) $8.5 billion initial public offering (IPO) in November, 2005 is discussed. Employees were against partial privatization of the electric utility, which prompted EDF to come up with such a measure. EDF sold 15% stake in IPO.

Electric Utilities, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, France, Electric services, Securities issued, listed, Evaluation, Securities, Privatization, Privatization (Business), Electricite de France, Company securities, Employee stock options

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Rising rates prompt search for cheaper capital

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Corporations are looking for ways to minimize borrowings and to conserve cash due to the rising market interest rates. It is suggested that improving the dispute-management and tracking system can improve cash flow because customers are willing and able to pay their bills on time.

United States, Corporations, Conflict management

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Can Sir Howard Stringer get Sony back on course?

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The issues before Sir Howard Stringer, who has been appointed as chairman and chief executive officer of Sony's Japanese parent company to boost the company's profits, are examined.

Japan, Household audio and video equipment, Executive changes & profiles, Officials and employees, Consumer electronics industry, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Sony Corp., SNE, Stringer, Howard

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