France's float of gas utility is a test case
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Gaz de France, the French gas utility is to be partially privatized by the French government, offering an initial public offering of approximately $5.8 billion, reducing the French government's holding to around 80 percent from full ownership. Gaz de France has a total stock market value of 21 billion Euro to 24 billion Euro.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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Lagardere SCA is at crossroads after CEO dies
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Lagardere SCA, conglomerate corporation, is "at a crossroads" after the death of its chief executive, Jean-Luc Lagardere. The missle manufacturer is currently making the transition to being a media giant.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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Suez shares fall on debt fears
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Suez S.A. saw its share value drop 14% to a record low due to investors' worries about the company's huge debt. Suez has debts of 26 billion euros, which it hopes to reduce by way of asset sales.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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