Korea Tobacco makes debut

Article Abstract:

The public offering of Korea Tobacco and Ginseng on Oct 8, 1999 has made it the eighth biggest firm listed on the Korean stock market. Its size, coupled with its debt-free record has made its shares very popular with local investors. However, despite these attractions, foreign investors are still wary of purchasing stocks of Korea Tobacco. The reason for this is that the overseas fund managers want solid guarantees from the government that it will make importation of tobacco, along with the raising of prices, easier.

Financial management, Securities issued, listed, Cigarettes, Cigarette Manufacturing, Securities, Tobacco industry, Going public (Securities), Initial public offerings, Korea Tobacco and Ginseng Corp.

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Structural problems emerge

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Taiwan is undergoing an economic slowdown with exports having decreased 22.6% year-to-year in May and imports also having fallen 29.6%, with the slowest year-to-year growth of any major country in Asia excluding Japan. The source of problems is competition with China and slow demand for electronics, which make up 35% of exports.

Taiwan, Market information - general, Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing, Electronics, Electronic Components and Accessories, Statistical Data Included, Statistics, Electronics industry

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South Korea braces for wave of maturing corporate debt

Article Abstract:

Some 36 trillion won ($27.9 billion) in South Korea corporate debt will reach maturity in the six months starting in July. This excludes the companies that are already in default or in debt-restructuring programs. The possible impact of this debt load is discussed.

Corporations, Use of Funds, Corporate Debt & Equity Securities, Debt financing (Corporations), Debt financing

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