What the other papers say this morning – 19 September 2013 September 18, 2013 FINANCIAL TIMES Criteo seeks $800m Nasdaq IPO Criteo, a French digital advertising company that delivers online ads for brands including Orange and Expedia, has filed for an initial public offering in the US that could value the company at $800m. The flotation will provide an important test of investor demand for the advertising technology sector, [...]
Bumi to separate by December September 16, 2013 Progress was made in the Bumi saga yesterday when the scandal-ridden miner said that it plans to issue a circular to shareholders next month regarding the company’s separation the Bakrie Group, with completion to occur by the end of November. A circular was scheduled to be sent round to shareholders in September but last week [...]
Innovative company of the year September 11, 2013 CITY A.M.’s Innovation of the Year category salutes businesses that are frontrunners in their industry, from gaming to finance. This year’s shortlist includes insurance, Big Data and wealth management. The winner will have shown a genuinely innovative approach to business, be disruptive in their industry, and have achieved key milestones this year. CONFUSED.COM The insurance [...]
Serco saga continues with promise to clean up for prison and custody services September 11, 2013 Serco's response to a government-wide review of its prison and custody services has today been updated. (Release) The review, announced in July and initiated by an independent audit by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), alleged fraud in government-contracted services provided by Serco and G4S: The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and the Directors of [...]
Bottom Line: Don’t get overexcited at the first signs of life September 8, 2013 THERE’S two ways to look at London’s initial public offering (IPO) market in light of the torrent of floats (about 15 at the last count) coming to market. One, that this is the natural release of pent up demand as market sentiment improves. Or two, that slightly frothy markets have got everyone a bit too [...]
A third installment that’s as Riddick-ulous as the first two September 5, 2013 FILM RIDDICK Cert 15 | By Daniel O’Mahony One Star IN A heated standoff with bounty hunters Vin Diesel’s Riddick offers some ominous advice: “Forget about the start; it’s the end you want to think about now.” Say what you want about Vin Diesel, he clearly knows his audience: I had forgotten all about the [...]
US debate on Syria may be a watershed for the West in the Middle East September 1, 2013 A WEEKEND is long time in politics. Since Thursday, we have discovered that the UK will no longer be involved in any military strike on Syria. Barack Obama, meanwhile, despite concluding that military intervention is needed, has delegated responsibility for any action to the US Congress. Mindful of the political disaster that befell David Cameron [...]
Spurs sell Bale for €100m but don’t fear life without him September 1, 2013 TOTTENHAM boss Andre Villas-Boas insists his squad still boasts sufficient talent to enjoy a successful season despite forward Gareth Bale finally completing his €100m transfer to Real Madrid last night. The north London club reluctantly confirmed the world record deal had been concluded, with Bale, who has signed a six-year deal believed to be worth [...]
Gunners can show their strength against bitter rivals August 29, 2013 Ben Cleminson PREVIEWS THE FIRST SUPER SUNDAY OF THE SEASON Arsenal vs Tottenham Sunday 4.00pm THINGS couldn’t have started much worse for Arsenal than a 3-1 home defeat to Aston Villa on the opening day of the season, but the Gunners have since bounced back with three wins, scoring eight goals and conceding just once. [...]
Spurs stunned after Chelsea hijack £30m Willian deal August 22, 2013 CHELSEA sensationally attempted to hijack Tottenham’s £30m move for Anzhi Makhachkala forward Willian last night, while Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas obliviously watched his team secure a 5-0 victory over Georgian outfit Dinamo Tbilisi in the Europa League play-off first leg. The 25-year-old Brazilian underwent a medical with Spurs on Wednesday ahead of his club record [...]