Predator and prey

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The latest takeover of Manchester United, the dynamics of the bid battle and the prognosis for the future as well as the lessons for the corporate financial strategy are examined. Investment in a small number of very expensive signings had left United with an ageing mid-field and the desperate search for a world-class goalkeeper.

Acquisitions & mergers, Financial management, MISCELLANEOUS RETAIL, HOME FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS, AND EQUIPMENT STORES, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Company investment, Investments, Specialty stores, Manchester United PLC, Glazer, Malcolm

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Sainsbury: Finding the ingredients for survival

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The steady decline of supermarket chain J. Sainsbury PLC is discussed. The poor performance of the company was a result of its late non-food strategy, inability to ensure competitive pricing and margins, ineffective investment in information technology (IT) and misallocation of resources.

Sales, profits & dividends, Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores, Grocery stores, Supermarkets, Company sales and earnings, J Sainsbury PLC, Company earnings/profit

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Strategy in the making

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The characteristics of a more strategic role for finance directors and their possible contribution to the executives' better performance are discussed.

Management dynamics, Reporting & Disclosure, Management, Chief financial officers, Company business management, Financial statements

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