Dentsu's IPO in the works
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Japan-based Dentsu advertising firm launched its initial public offering, which is expected to generate up to 54 billion yen ($446.5 million). The company is the largest advertising firm in Japan and it holds the exclusive license for such events as the World Cup soccer tournament, to be held in 2002.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2001
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Focus in Japan: small firms
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Investment companies may do well to investigate some of Japan's smaller companies for opportunities. While the larger, well-known companies have suffered restructuring problems and low profits, Japan has 5,358 other publicly traded companies that some analysts feel are worthy investments.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2001
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