Of mice and men: the highs and lows of 1995, from the Disney deal to Calgary's family feud

Article Abstract:

The high and low points of the 1995 business year are discussed. Walt Disney Co's acquisition of Capital Cities/ABC was typical of a trend towards more mergers and acquisitions. Moe and Mark Blume are battling to control Mark's Work Wearhouse, and Rogers Cablesystems apologized for its pricing strategy.

Column, Corporations, Humor and anecdotes

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Family misfortunes

Article Abstract:

Large family-owned businesses have a tendency to self-destruct. Most family businesses are reluctant to share management authority with outsiders, leading to fighting among family members. Family dynasties have dominated Canada's small national economy.

Management, Family-owned business enterprises, Family-owned businesses

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'Blood on the streets.' (Christopher Ondaatje)

Article Abstract:

Christopher Ondaatje has begun a $25-million takeover attempt of Loewen Ondaatje McCutcheon Inc, a securities firm he co-founded in 1970. Ondaatje spent the past two years on a retreat in Africa and Sri Lanka.

Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Finance, Securities industry, Ondaatje, Christopher, Ondaatje Corp. Ltd., Loewen, Ondaatje, McCutcheon Inc.

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