Kingfisher unveils plan to split operations
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Kingfisher PLC intends to split off its general-merchandise unit, which operates Woolworths and Superdrug stores in the U.K., to focus on its home-improvement and electronics divisions.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Delhaize offer $2 billion in stock to acquire rest of its U.S. unit
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Belgium's grocery stores conglomerate Delhaize Le Lion S.A., has announced plans to acquire its United States' subsidiary Delhaize America Inc., through a buyout of its minority stockholders for $2 billion.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Kingfisher exceeds first-half forecasts
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Kingfisher PLC posted pretax profits that were higher-than-expected for the fiscal 2001 first-half. The company posted 182.2 million pounds (294.2 million euros) in pretax profits for the period.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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