The Hindu Business Line : Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Wockhardt to raise up to $500 m for acquisitions abroad — Q4 net dips 23 pc to Rs 51 cr
EVEN as it sits on a kitty of $100 million, Wockhardt Ltd has got the green signal from its board to raise up to $500 million (about Rs 2,208 crore), primarily to support its acquisition plans in Europe and the US. "It is only an enabling ... More

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HLL net profit rises 23 pc in Q4 — Strong volumes lead to double-digit topline growth
HINDUSTAN Lever Ltd (HLL) today reported a better than expected 22.65 per cent rise in profit after tax, but before exceptional items, for the quarter ended December 31, 2005, at Rs 438.5 crore from the previous corresponding Rs 357.51 crore. ... More

HLL back in the driver's seat
THE numbers that HLL unveiled on Tuesday should pleasantly surprise even those already expecting a revival in the FMCG giant's fortunes. With 11 per cent growth in net sales for 2005, it has gone straight from shrinking sales last year to ... More

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