Scottish & Newcastle Breweries PLC

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The Adam Smith Ltd review of Scottish & Newcastle (S&N) Breweries PLC is presented. S&N is seeking to improve its return on assets after recovering from the initial stake-building of New Zealander Sir Ron Brierly. S&N is moving into the leisure sector and has sold its hotel division. S&N has taken a 100% stake in Center Parcs NV, which specializes in short-stay holidays, the fasting growing sector of the European vacation market. S&N has also acquired Mathew Brown Plc, Howe Brewery Plc, and Theakston Ltd in order to increase its share of the beer market. S&N, the UK distributor of Beck's Beer, has recently entered into a deal to import the Czech beer Pilsner Urquell, and its own brand, Newcastle Brown Ale, is growing at a 15% annual rate.

United Kingdom, Investments, Statistics, Brewing industry, Breweries, Scotland, Scottish & Newcastle Breweries PLC, Brierley, Ronald A.

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General Accident

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General Accident (GA) is a British insurance company founded in 1885, mainly to provide services for local employers who were liable for workers' accidents. The firm has expanded locally and internationally since then, and it is now considered one of the UK's biggest business enterprises. GA paid more than it expected to pay for the NZI group, which included NZI Bank. GA has turned the losses resulting from the acquisition into a small profit. Despite unpleasant and costly experiences, GA continues to show good financial health and its capability to increase its global market share.

Insurance carriers, not elsewhere classified, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, company profile, General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation PLC (Perth, England), NZI Bank Ltd.

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Blackmore's on the move

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Indemnity insurance specialist Alfred Blackmore Scotland has moved to new offices at Washington Lane in Edinburgh, Scotland. The move to larger premises signifies Alfred Blackmore's growth as a specialist in the professional indemnity field through its six years of operation in Scotland and the northern parts of England. The company prides itself in providing personal and accurate advice at the appropriate time, based on in-depth market knowledge and experience, while ensuring the continued quality of its services.

Insurance agents, brokers, & service, Offices, Location, Company Profile, Edinburgh, Scotland, Alfred Blackmore Scotland

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