Protel races on to a wider circuit

Article Abstract:

Australia's Protel International is being floated to raise capital to compete in the $600 million printed-circuits board market. The issue comprises of 23.25 million shares at $2 per share, or 38% of its post-float capital. Of the $46.5 million being raised, $30 million is for company acquisitions and capital, and $16.5 goes to founder Nick Martin and other investors. Martin and two other directors will control 59% of post-float capital. Projected earnings per share for 2000 will be 11.1 cents with a forecasted six cents fully-franked dividend.

Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing, Electronic components, not elsewhere classified, Printed Circuit Boards, Statistical Data Included, Management, Securities, Electronic components industry, Martin, Nick, Altium Ltd.

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Drug frenzy

Article Abstract:

The implications of the recent acquisition of United States based Ivax Corporation by Israel based Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries for Australian biotechnology sector are analyzed. There is substantial consolidation in progress in the sector. A number of drugs are coming off patent and generic drug makers will come to the front. The trends for the industry are forecasted duly considering the aging population.

Israel, Acquisitions & mergers, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Pharmaceutical preparations, Pharmaceutical industry, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, IVAX Corp., Industry forecasts, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

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Dollar prophets

Article Abstract:

The reviving of the Australian dollar is making life tough for companies trading overseas. The safest course for investors is to assume that the Australian dollar will remain strong even though the U.S. economy recovers.

Administration of General Economic Programs, Foreign trade, Currency Stabilization Programs, Evaluation, Economic aspects, International trade, Influence, Currency stabilization, Revaluation (Currency)

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