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IOCs: facing difficult strategic choices

International oil companies (IOCs) are facing increasingly difficult challenges in the pursuit of sustainable development. Threatened by mounting pressure from shareholders and environmental groups, and restrained by limited access to high potential areas in Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, IOCs must address these concerns while still offering value to their investors.

Published By Datamonitor
27 Apr 2010
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Cadbury: a British icon is nearly in Kraft's hands

Cadbury's announcement that it has agreed to be taken over by Kraft has been met with public outcry in the UK, as consumers mourn the loss of another British institution to a foreign company. Nevertheless, Kraft must be congratulated for its determination to purchase this lucrative business, with many analysts agreeing that it has got itself a bargain.

Published By Datamonitor
21 Jan 2010
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Heineken: has successfully offset declining sales volumes but must now explore new strategies

An expected drop in revenues for Heineken has been more than canceled out through cost-cutting measures and a shrewd pricing strategy. While beer volumes have suffered during the recession, this can be seen as the continuation of a more established trend. Plant closures have helped Heineken to reduce costs, but future profits will need to be driven by alternative methods.

Published By Datamonitor
29 Oct 2009
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Goldman Sachs: commitment to asset management does not herald wider change in sector trends

Goldman Sachs intends not just to hold on to its asset management business, but to actively grow it going forward. Its plans stand in contrast to the global trend of large universal banks exiting, dividing or reducing their asset management businesses. While the argument for retention is not without merit, there is unlikely to be any let-up in the trend away from asset managers any time soon.

Published By Datamonitor
01 Oct 2009
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Unilever: shrewd investment should aid recovery from Q1 profit decline

Consumer packaged goods company Unilever has announced an overall decline in sales and profits for the first three months of 2009. The firm has been hit by falling sales in developed countries, although growth has been seen in emerging markets. Many consumers have traded down as their disposable income shrinks, but investment from Unilever should ensure that it remains in a strong position.

Published By Datamonitor
08 May 2009
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McDonald's: capitalizing on the downturn with an even greater presence

McDonald's has announced plans to open 1,000 new restaurants in 2009, even though the recession is starting to impact on its results. The company could succeed in its gamble by encouraging more consumers to downsize to its cheaper food offering, but it must not completely forget the importance of health and premium trends.

Published By Datamonitor
27 Jan 2009
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Boutique wealth managers: a once in a lifetime opportunity

As the world's largest private banks reel from customer desertion, brand damage, staff defections and now integration problems from the mega-deals, boutique wealth managers have a unique opportunity to push their businesses forward. For those wishing to take full advantage, nothing less than a board-driven, end-to-end action plan is needed.

Published By Datamonitor
20 Jan 2009
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Axcan/Salix: takeover row heating up

An open letter to Salix shareholders from the head of Axcan, dated May 29, claims that the Salix management team has "consistently over-promised and under-delivered". Axcan's recent comments questioning the growth potential of one of Salix's key products may leave it in an awkward situation should its takeover bid be successful.

Published By Datamonitor
30 May 2003
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Krispy Kreme: fat profits

Krispy Kreme's profits are up 47% for Q1 2003. While governments and various organizations become increasingly concerned about the obesity phenomenon, consumers themselves remain dedicated to immediate gastronomic pleasures. Self-indulging is proving a hard habit to kick and not all food companies are in a hurry to help.<BR />

Published By Datamonitor
29 May 2003
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Avon: sales force makeover

Avon has found in recent years that selling just its cosmetics is not enough. In a tough market, selling the job of selling is crucial to building an effective, motivated and ambitious team. Turnover rates in direct selling have always been high, but by making sure reps get a fair cut and are rewarded for responsibility, Avon hopes to change this.<BR />

Published By Datamonitor
28 May 2003

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