Investors dodged a bullet when float talk went quiet as markets softened. The private equity-backed REDgroup is now at risk of drowning under its $175 million debt burden as profits evaporate. After recording pre-tax profit of $19.5 million for the six months to February, the company has

Investors dodged a bullet when float talk went quiet as markets softened. The private equity-backed REDgroup is now at risk of drowning under its $175 million debt burden as profits evaporate. After recording pre-tax profit of $19.5 million for the six months to February, the company has

Underlying net profit increased 24 per cent after allowing for significant items in the prior corresponding period, GUD said. Shares in GUD were up 14 cents, or 1.59 per cent, at $8.93 in early afternoon trade, about double the gain on the overall market. Revenue rose two per cent to

Underlying net profit increased 24 per cent after allowing for significant items in the prior corresponding period, GUD said. Shares in GUD were up 14 cents, or 1.59 per cent, at $8.93 in early afternoon trade, about double the gain on the overall market. Revenue rose two per cent to

RWE Shares of Foster's Group rose 8c to $5.97, the best price in three weeks as market speculation is brewing that a takeover bid may be coming out of the woodwork. At the moment the company is trying to get its house in order, especially its wine division. In Ferret's younger

RWE Shares of Foster's Group rose 8c to $5.97, the best price in three weeks as market speculation is brewing that a takeover bid may be coming out of the woodwork. At the moment the company is trying to get its house in order, especially its wine division. In Ferret's younger

AAP Sydney Airport has achieved a double-digit increase in earnings for the first half of calendar 2010. The airport has reported earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of $367.23 million in the six months to June 30, 2010, up 12.9 per cent from the

AAP Sydney Airport has achieved a double-digit increase in earnings for the first half of calendar 2010. The airport has reported earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of $367.23 million in the six months to June 30, 2010, up 12.9 per cent from the

AAP Paper maker and packager Amcor Ltd has sold its Tobepal operations in Spain for 92 million euros ($A134.24 million). The transaction, with Constantia Packaging AG, was required by the European Commission when it approved Amcor's acquisition of parts of the Alcan Packaging

AAP Paper maker and packager Amcor Ltd has sold its Tobepal operations in Spain for 92 million euros ($A134.24 million). The transaction, with Constantia Packaging AG, was required by the European Commission when it approved Amcor's acquisition of parts of the Alcan Packaging

Value investors sitting on the Ross Human Directions register will be hoping that the 61.5¢ a share offer unveiled by Peoplebank this week is just the first step towards receiving a fair reward for their loyalty to the recruitment specialist. While the $55 million offer is pitched a

Value investors sitting on the Ross Human Directions register will be hoping that the 61.5¢ a share offer unveiled by Peoplebank this week is just the first step towards receiving a fair reward for their loyalty to the recruitment specialist. While the $55 million offer is pitched a

Healthscope announced yesterday that after an exhaustive three-month process it would recommend that shareholders accept a $6.26 a share cash offer worth $2.7 billion from the pair, representing a 16 per cent premium on the closing price of $5.40 on Friday. This is the largest private equity

Healthscope announced yesterday that after an exhaustive three-month process it would recommend that shareholders accept a $6.26 a share cash offer worth $2.7 billion from the pair, representing a 16 per cent premium on the closing price of $5.40 on Friday. This is the largest private equity

For an otherwise robust brand, Dulux leaves something to be desired. The logo is unremarkable and the accompanying slogan isn't memorable. Yet, when it comes to paint, Dulux is the name you'll know. Few of us can tell one tin of paint from another, but Dulux is the ''no-brainer'' decision.

For an otherwise robust brand, Dulux leaves something to be desired. The logo is unremarkable and the accompanying slogan isn't memorable. Yet, when it comes to paint, Dulux is the name you'll know. Few of us can tell one tin of paint from another, but Dulux is the ''no-brainer'' decision.

AFP Daimler on Friday reported a second quarter operating profit of 2.1 billion euros ($A3.07 billion), reversing a year-earlier loss of one billion euros and exceeding market expectations. The group said its sales in the three months to June jumped to 25.1 billion euros ($A36.74 billion)

AFP Daimler on Friday reported a second quarter operating profit of 2.1 billion euros ($A3.07 billion), reversing a year-earlier loss of one billion euros and exceeding market expectations. The group said its sales in the three months to June jumped to 25.1 billion euros ($A36.74 billion)