Rainbow nation reborn
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South Africa may have enjoyed economic and political stability since the birth of its new democracy in Apr. 1994 but it must still overcome many political and economic problems before the people are truly united. One of the greatest problems unemployment: some 4.7 million people are unemployed, of which half are under 30. Other huge social problems include the rapid population growth and the rise in violent crime. There are still wide gaps between the living standards of different groups: it is estimated that up to 80% of the population may lack adequate water, housing or electricity.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1995
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Lazards leads a market motion
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The first half of 1996 has shown continuing strength in the U.K.'s mergers and acquisitions market. The consolidation of U.K. utilities and the drive for growth means that advisers continue to fight for their share of the market. During the period, financial adviser Lazard Brothers was lead company, taking part in four bids, together valued at 5.97 billion pounds sterling. An overview of merger and acquisition activity in the U.K. during the first half of 1996 is presented.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1996
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Boom time is back
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Some 67.7 billion pounds sterling of U.K. takeovers were completed in 1995, making it a record year for the merger and acquisition (M&A) market. Ranked by value of transactions, Baring Brothers advised on public deals worth 16.8 billion pounds sterling, followed by Lazard Brothers with 11.5 billion pounds sterling and Morgan Stanley with 11.4 billion pounds sterling. An overview of the U.K. M&A market during 1995 is presented.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1995
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- Abstracts: Gearing up for action. Variety keeps the boutiques buzzing. Deal value exceeds the total for the whole of 1994
- Abstracts: Casting a wider net. Gambling on success in the risk business. Conference weighs up the competition
- Abstracts: Steeling itself for a takeover. The rich get richer. The drive for investment gathers speed