Ahold's net rose 41% in quarter
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Ahold NV posted an improvement of 41% in its net profits for the second-quarter of 1999. Ahold is one of the largest retailers in the world. The company's net profits were helped by the strength of its operations in the US. Ahold posted 172.9 million euros in the period. During the same period in 1998, the company reported 123 million euros. Analysts predicted between 160.6 million euros to 171.4 million euros.
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Posts improvement of 41% in net profits for second-quarter of 1999
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 1999
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VNU plans to make bid for ratings firm Nielsen
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VNU NV announced that it is planning to make a $2.5 billion (2.37 billion euros) offer to acquire Nielsen Media Research Inc. VNU would also assume responsibility for $200 million in debt if the sale pushes through. Nielsen is a television-ratings service based in the US. VNU is a media firm based in the Netherlands. VNU would have one of the most famous media firms in the US if its deal is successful.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 1999
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Amsterdam Exchange tightens listing rules
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The Amsterdam stock exchange institutes stricter listing policies for new economy start-ups after the mess of World Online NV's initial public offering.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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