VIAG

Article Abstract:

Viag is a German conglomerate which saw a rise in earnings for 1st half 1995, some 40% of this accounted for by one-off gains. The company has acquired a majority stake in Bayernwerk, an electric power generator from Bavaria. Viag's chemicals operations have performed well, especially specialty and base products, in additions to construction industry cemicals. The group's packaging business has been affected by increases in the price for aluminum, which have, however, benefited Viag's metal working operations.

Viag AG

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Hanson: dull over here and dull over there

Article Abstract:

Hanson is a UK conglomerate which is affected by the cyclical character of some of its operations. This has led the company to announce a takeover of Eastern, a UK electric utility. Meanwhile Quantum Chemicals, a plastic company has performed well but could be affected by a new business cycle. Other businesses are also close to the peak of their cycles or affected by difficult trading conditions. Investors are recommended to sell shares in this company in Oct 1995.

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The man who did rather well over there

Article Abstract:

Gordon White developed an empire for Hanson in the US. His success was due to his charm, and his ability to make deals which involved potential and low risk. He was bold, tough and determined, and was well able to identify undervalued companies. Conglomerates often reach a point where they are no longer able to make acquisitions which generate sufficient growth. Hanson has avoided this problem, in part due to the skills of Gordon White.

White, Gordon

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