BT shares plunge 18% on poor earnings outlook
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British Telecommunications PLC (BT) saw its share value fall by 18% following the company's poor earnings forecast. BT also said it was planning to downsize 3,000 managers.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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France Telecom's board approves purchase of Orange
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The board of France Telecom approved the company's planned acquisition of Orange PLC. France Telecom will acquire the UK-based wireless carrier for approximately 25 billion pounds (40 billion euros) in cash and shares.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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BT sells $10 billion in long-term bonds
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British Telecommunications PLC (BT) sold off a record amount of long-term bonds during its worldwide bond offering. BT sold a record $10 billion (11.26 billion euros) in long-term bonds.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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