The art of dumping
Article Abstract:
United Overseas purchases excess stock which it prepackages for international distribution. The company is especially strong in areas such as games, toys, cosmetics and toiletries, with suppliers including Waddingtons, Reckitt and Coleman and Faberge. The company has seen strong profit growth. United Overseas is carrying out a share placing to raise 17.3 million pounds sterling. The proceeds will be used for debt repayments and to expand the product range into stationery and books.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1997
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Endgame experts
Article Abstract:
United Overseas distributes end-of-line inventories abroad, allowing companies to focus on new products. The company has 700 customers world wide who are trustworthy in terms of not re-exporting the products back to where they originated. The company aims to move into Germany and already has offices in Scandinavia, Canada and the US. The company is 57% owned by its chief executive, Jeffrey Curtiss. The stock is attractive to investors although the sector is not well known.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1997
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DCC
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The performance of DCC is examined in detail. The company could be affected by any problems that the Irish economy may experience, though DCC does have the advantage of the strength of its balance sheet.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2001
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