Dreaming of butterflies
Article Abstract:
Both Daimler-Benz and Metallgesellschaft AG are diversifying into new industries which may prove to be high-risk ventures, and seem willing to suffer losses for the next few years while they build for the future. However, many of their new investments may never pay off.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Rattling the vorstand: corporate governance in Germany
Article Abstract:
The German concept of the rights of shareholders is different than in most countries, and foreign investors are angered by their lack of input. Minority shareholders have little influence in German companies though some of them are adjusting their practices.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Learning to love equity
Article Abstract:
Stockholders have traditionally had very little influence within German companies and relatively few of them even have publicly listed shares. There is a movement however in Germany to give equity holders the same power that they have in other countries.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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