Brisbane banks face merger moves and a tiny rival
The article examines moves among Australian banks led by Adelaide's bank merger, with Brisbane Permanent Bank as the remaining smaller trading bank in the field. It notes potential consolidation under Finance Completion of Australia, the rise of Adelaide, and the value impact for shareholders. It discusses license risks, shareholdings, and the possibility of external takeover while highlighting earnings, dividends, and price ranges for Brisbane Permanent and Motel-related stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ATE Bank of Adelaide
Brisbane
Adelaide
South Australia
Adel
Finance Completion of
Australia
The
PCA
Lombard Banking Ltd
London
Lombard
Gowing and Company Faces Dividend Strategy After Century Mark
The Gowing company celebrates its centenary with a 24 percent bonus dividend as directors withhold details of future plans. A capital adjustment valued at about 2 million and a 10 percent base rate are noted amid talks of a $487,774 share consideration and pending revaluation.
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Gowing
Ssroney
Iry SanitTs
J B Young to Acquire Fosseys 43 Stores in Australia
The deal sees J B Youngs Holdings take over Fosseys 43 retail outlets with a disclosed value around 241000. The takeover involves significant share issues and capital changes for the combined group. Experts cite projected profits and market expansion, noting the complex funding and potential post merger gains.
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J. B. Youngs Holdings
Canberra
Foweys
Everest York
Nsw
Fevlt
Ile
Huster
Yumk
Yante
Igned
Posey
B. Young Group
Chase
Pesneys
Penneys
Cour
Fatimates Ificate
Iecis
Arnall
Forseyshoy's Clothing
Manchester
Olay Oegorlaed
Cold Tinen
Interim APM profit rise boosts Reckitt and Colman stake
Interim APM reports higher profits as Reckitt and Colman plan stock sale and 10 share issue orders. Directors consider near term actions including a $45 million cash consideration path.
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Reckitt
Colman
Harms
Sehanges
Bradmill to raise 2.17m to buy King Gee Clothing
Bradmill plans a 2.17 million dollar capital raise to fund the purchase of King Gee Clothing Co. Pty Ltd. Shareholders will back the deal as Bradmill seeks a controlling interest while King Gee maintains its identity under new ownership. Directors report rising six month sales and propose a 9 percent dividend, with detailed year results expected in February.
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Lombard Australia Limited
Lombard
Lombard Banking Limited
London
Straqn
Andustries
Colon
Tyre Cord Group
King Gees
Foy
Hal
Wie
King Gee Clothing Co Py Lad
Rendell
Hirde
Hui Iices
King Gee
Tel J
Tiel
Tt Hay
Bentonic
King Chce
Jlite
Iadanill
Radial
Jonget Tenn
Bradmill
Beret
Semntidea
Sydney
Australity
Ean
Seattolyyne
Reckit and
Cotman Aus
Et Ania
Samoa
Raytor
Bigihe
Reckitt
Foanls
Colgian
Selman
Sohdontial
Mersharon
Wechitt Afd
Coleman
Mritain
Eat el' Caiman
Reckiy
Calman Auc-eetors
Roe Aire
Wera
Semel Taylor
Reckitt and Colman Group
Paper Group
News Ltd
Pehrutcy
Freeshing Company
Alwest
Ubeek
Jose
Tats
Unhil
Jaja
Ecuvanel
Ty Novert Business Jets Pty Ltd
Tete Way
St Ohher Fievres
SAS
Australian stock exchanges close for Australia Day holiday
Australian stock exchanges will be closed on Monday in observance of the Australia Day holiday. Markets will resume operations afterward as trading calendars return to normal.
December motor vehicle registrations and imports report
December figures show 30 - 77 new MOLOE Lar yaflktrasne registrations, 6 427 other new vehicle registrations, and 3 942 assembled new motor car imports. Italy led December 1968 suppliers with 1 713 cuts, followed by Japan and West Germany.
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Italy
Japan
West Germany
Britain
Taavien Brothers and Mercury Proprietor Move Forward
Taavien Brothers 11a and proprietor of the Mercury Hobart announce steady progress amid ongoing efforts. The note highlights consistent dividends and stable operations, signaling cautious optimism for investors and locals.
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Taavien Brothers
The
Mercury
Hobart
Patersons Interim Up On One Year Profit Rise
Patersons announced an interim profit rise for the year with the ordinary dividend increased from 2.4% to 3% after a stronger first six months. Chairman Sir Maurice Northay cited higher profits and a robust result versus 1967-68, noting plans to maintain a policy of reducing borrowings and considering a capital issue to fund the growth.
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Comipany Gates
Willon
Salen
Piper and
Paperboard
Tomato
RPM
Australia
Patersons
Palarvons
Proup
Te Deurmby
Ennai
Petit
Si Mauiive Nothay
Lerday
Maurice Sul Exch
Pnet
Sheir
Ithe
Puen
Holdingy Ante
Fond Pry Ltd
Staele and Colsmaller, More
Iaive, Lid
Hoopes” Burts
Stockbroker suit filed in New York over merger deal
A Denver issued lawsuit against a New York stock brokerage firm alleges improper handling of a large mutual fund merger. The case, seeking 1.74 million, names Douglas Aircraft and McDonnell Douglas in a dispute tied to a Merger with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner. The action claims harm to favored customers amid the deal.
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Denver
Colorado
New York
Taap-Reuter
Avae
Zak Friday
Reuter
haslMbid HF
Ogo Flan
Informa
Amietich
Douglas Siveral Company
McDonnell Douglas
Douglas
aguin ai/Aircraft
McIonferrill Lynch, Pierce, Fennell Company
Ix Oumad i
Ince
Su Yncor
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City Mayual
Bank of Nsw
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A. ©. Goode
Hie Family
Mutual Life and
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Empany
Moteliers Ltd
Hisise
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Kellen
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de Killen
Lake Credits Co
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Goore
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Young
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MEAD
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Canmenka
Perth
Newcastle
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APM
Sir Robert Webster
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Big Suter
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Seit Howsehold
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