AOL offers free Internet access in the U.K
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Netscape Online is the new name for the free Internet access service in the United Kingdom offered by America Online Inc. The new service, which will be offered through the joint venture between Bertelsmann AG and AOL called AOL Europe, is set to be introduced in August 1999. AOL still will offer its subscription Internet access service. The new service is a response to free Internet access offered by Dixons Group PLC's Freeserve PLC. Freeserve is planning a 2.32 Euro billion initial public offering.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 1999
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Freeserve stock is set to soar on its debut
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Freeserve PLC is launching its initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange and on the Nasdaq Stock Market on July 26, 1999. Freeserve is the first major Internet stock in the UK and one of the country's largest providers of Internet service. The company's IPO is oversubscribed by a minimum of 20 times. The final offer price will be 150 pence (2.25 euros) per share.
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Launching initial public offering (IPO) on London Stock Exchange and on Nasdaq Stock Market
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 1999
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Reuters plans reorganization into four customer segments
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Reuters Group PLC said it will implement a comprehensive reorganization of its structure. The company will reorganize itself into four customer segments in order to be closer to Internet clients.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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