Aegis fights for better results and independence
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UK-based media-buying company, Aegis Group PLC, does not think that the ad industry will experience a recovery, but the company, which could be a target for takeover as the industry consolidates, wants to remain independent for the foreseeable future.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Aegis aims to boost autonomy via acquisitions, globalization
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Aegis PLC, a UK media-buying and research company, plans to stay independent through acquisitions and globalization. Over the next six months, the company will raise its U.S. media billings by 12%, to $4 billion (Euro4.6 billion), acquire six more research companies around the globe, and boost its Latin American business.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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Havas plans new branding unit
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Havas Advertising S.A. is studying the possibility of forming a new branding operation. The agency is currently engaged in acquiring Tempus PLC for 425 million pounds (678 million euros).
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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