Labyrinth: dodging the minotaur
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Labyrinth reported an operating loss of 1.2 million pounds sterling for 1992 due to problems at its polic video subsidiary, Labyrinth Media. Labyrinth has acquired a 77% stake in BT Batsford, a publisher with an annual output of some 100 books. Labyrinth Media has been closed down as have the group's US periodicals, and Nutshell, which publishes children's books, has been sold. The group is likely to need to raise funds, either for itself or for an acquisition.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1996
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Circulation fiasco hits management credibility
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Reed Elsevier has been affected by news of exaggerated circulation figures for the group's travel titles which has led to a drop in Reed International's stock price. Costs are estimated by analysts at between less than 50 million pounds sterling and more than 200 million pounds. Advertising rates for the travel titles will be affected. Reed is carrying out an investigation into the affair which could affect the group's management credibility.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1997
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AOL Time Warner
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AOL Time Warner has a strong collection of assets, though the company could be affected by an advertising slowdown.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2001
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