Johnson Matthey gets nice surprise from metals' rise
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Johnson Matthey PLC's strategy not to sell futures and options of market derivatives to hedge against possible price tumbles paid off as it received a windfall from the boom in palladium, rhodium and platinum prices. Analysts had considered the decision risky since the firm, which markets, refines and holds a stockpile of metals, is expected to be susceptible to the volatile market. However, executives estimate the current value of Johnson Matthey's stockpile of platinum and sister metals to have climbed by 29% to 90 million lira from 70 million lira in September 1997.
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Received a windfall from the boom in palladium, rhodium and platinum prices
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 1998
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Preussag looks to sell stakes
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Preussag AG's chairman Michael Frenzel said that the company does not consider its recently acquisition of a 30% share in Deutsche Babcock AG, along with its remaining 50% share in the HDW shipyard, an investment for the long-term. Mr. Frenzel said that the negotiations for the sale of HDW should be completed within the next few months. Mr. Frenzel would not say when Preussag would sell its stake in Deutsche Babcock.
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Seeking to sell shares in Deutsche Babcock and HDW shipyard
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 1999
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Preussag's sales seen at 10.4 billion euros in the first half
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Preussag AG forecasted strong sales for the 2001 first-half period. The company is expecting to post approximately 10.4 billion euros in sales for the period.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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