Northern Rock shares secured; assessment for holders pending
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As part of the nationalization of financially-troubled mortgage bank Northern Rock, the U.K. Treasury announces the acquisition of all the bank's shares. Article discusses the proposed government compensation to former shareholders.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2008
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Eurobond yield spreads widen as Altadis' 1 billion euros issue looms
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Altadis is closer to issuing a bond offering valued at 1 billion euros. The company's issue comes as European credit spreads in the bond market widened for the most part.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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