DS Smith makes bid for Otor July 7, 2010 PACKAGING and office products company DS Smith has extended its reach in Europe with the purchase of Otor from private equity group Carlyle. DS Smith has made a £206m bid for 95 per cent of the French packaging firm, with the rest of the deal value consisting of assumed debt. The firm, which has a [...]
DS Smith rises as profits soar 227pc to £55m June 24, 2010 DS SMITH, the supplier of packaging and office products, has more than tripled its pre-tax profits on the back of a strong recovery in demand among its industrial and consumer goods clients. The firm notched up a 227 per cent rise in profits to £55m in the year to 30 April on sales of £2.1bn. [...]
DS Smith beats expectations March 4, 2010 Packaging and office products company DS Smith said yesterday it traded above its own expectations in the third quarter, and was confident of meeting its full-year view. However, the producer of recycled packaging said it continued to face uncertainty over the strength of a revival in the economy and the need to recover rising input [...]
FASHION NEWS December 9, 2010 PAUL SMITH WINTER SALE The winter sale begins on 27 December, offering 30 per cent off the original price. Savings on men’s tailoring and women’s bags and shoes will be standout, and customers on the Paul Smith mailing list receive a 50 per cent discount on the original ticket price until 4 January. For special openings [...]
FASHION NEWS December 9, 2010 PAUL SMITH WINTER SALE The winter sale begins on 27 December, offering 30 per cent off the original price. Savings on men’s tailoring and women’s bags and shoes will be standout, and customers on the Paul Smith mailing list receive a 50 per cent discount on the original ticket price until 4 January. For special openings [...]
OUT THIS WEEKEND July 29, 2010 FILM Karate kid Shame on you Jackie Chan. Remake with Jaden “son of Will and Jada” Smith as the kid. south of the border Oliver Stone’s documentary about South America’s left wing resurgence. beautiful kate Harrowing, incest-themed Australian drama, with Bryan Brown. DVD clash of the Titans Lame-brained Greek gods and goddesses adventure, with Sam [...]
OUT THIS WEEKEND July 29, 2010 FILM Karate kid Shame on you Jackie Chan. Remake with Jaden “son of Will and Jada” Smith as the kid. south of the border Oliver Stone’s documentary about South America’s left wing resurgence. beautiful kate Harrowing, incest-themed Australian drama, with Bryan Brown. DVD clash of the Titans Lame-brained Greek gods and goddesses adventure, with Sam [...]
CITY MOVES | WHO’S SWITCHING JOBS January 5, 2010 Euroclear The settlement firm said yesterday that Tim Howell, the global head of HSBC Securities Services, will become its new chief executive, replacing Pierre Francotte, who announced his decision to step down last year. Howell, 49, also previously held the position of group treasurer at HSBC. He is a chartered accountant, having originally qualified with [...]
BEST OF THE BROKERS September 14, 2009 VODAFONEUBS raised its price target for Vodafone to 130p, saying the firm will benefit from UK market repair, a stronger euro and moves in listed/non-controlled assets. The broker removed its short-term “sell” and moved the stock to “neutral” saying there are few short-term catalysts for underperformance due to a lack of sector results. DS SMITHA [...]