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Lafarge announces the divestment of its Cement, Aggregates and Concrete activities in Central Anatolia, Turkey, for an enterprise value of € 535 M

Following a competitive auction process, Lafarge announces the project of divestment of Yibitas Lafarge Orta Anadolu Cimento (YLOAC), in which it holds a 50% share, to Cimpor.Founded in 1994, YLOAC is a 50/50 joint venture between Lafarge and Yibitas...

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Metso repurchased its own shares for use as incentives for key personnel

Stock exchange announcement. Metso Corporation has repurchased 300,000 its own shares for use as incentives for key personnel. The shares have been repurchased at the rate quoted in public trading of the shares on the Helsinki Stock Exchange at the...

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Atlas Copco completes the divestment of the equipment rental business

Stockholm, Sweden, November 28, 2006: The Atlas Copco Group has completed the divestment of Rental Service Corporation, USA, and Rental Service Corporation of Canada Ltd., its North American construction equipment rental business, to affiliates of private...

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Brock comments on Atlas Copco’s Q3 results

Stockholm, Sweden, October 24, 2006: Today Atlas Copco reported its results for the third quarter 2006. "We continue to grow very strongly and very profitably," says Gunnar Brock, President and CEO of the Atlas Copco Group. "In the third quarter we achieved...

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Atlas Copco: Third quarter report 2006

Strong value creation – high growth and improved operating profit margins Note: All figures are for continuing operations, unless otherwise stated. Continued strong growth in all regions and most customer segments. Orders received up 21%, whereof...

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Atlas Copco’s Q3 reporting structure and invitation to conference call on October 24

Stockholm, October 16, 2006: Atlas Copco will publish its Q3 results on October 24 at approximately 1:00 PM CEST. Following the recent announcement that Atlas Copco sells majority stake of the equipment rental business, the format of the Group’s financial...

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European Capital invests €123 million in ONE STOP BUYOUT™ of Avery Weigh-Tronix.

London - August 1, 2006 - European Capital S.A. SICAR announced today it has invested €123 million ($157million) in the One Stop Buyout™ of Avery Weigh-Tronix Holdings Limited, a leading designer and manufacturer of weighing equipment and solutions to...

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Interim Results for Hanson – August 2006

Alan Murray, Chief Executive, said: "Hanson has continued to make significant progress in driving forward its profitability both from existing business operations and through the contribution from acquisitions. This performance has been led by strong...

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J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.'s holdings to 5.03 percent in Metso

Metso Corporation has been informed about a change in the holding of the mutual funds managed by J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. of the paid up share capital of Metso Corporation. On July 31, 2006, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co 's holdings amounted to 5.03 percent...

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First Half Results for Lafarge for the six months ended June 30, 2006

VERY STRONG EARNINGS GROWTH CONFIRMATION OF FAVORABLE TRENDS FOR 2006. STRONG INCREASE OF ALL KEY FIGURES IN H1 2006 • Sales up 21% • Current operating income up 41% • Cash flow from operations up 55% • Earnings per share up 48% to €3.14  GROUP...

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