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Haniel Denies talk of Buying Metro shares Jumbo 2006
G erman conglomerate Haniel has denied that it was buying shares in Metro. “Haniel is not buying any Metro shares from the market,” said spokeswoman Jutta Stoll, adding that such rumours had surfaced in the past. “Once again, we cannot confirm the rumour.” Haniel, an unlisted conglomerate, is controlled by the Haniel family. Metro shares earlier rose more than 5% in heavy volumes on talk the Haniel family might raise its stake. The Haniel and Beisheim families each hold 18.5%, while the Schmidt-Ruthenbeck family holds 13.17% after selling a 5.4% stake in September.
Buying Metro Shares Jumbo 2006 sales
Has denied that it was buying shares in Metro. “Haniel is not buying any Metro shares from the market,” said spokeswoman Jutta Stoll, adding that such rumours had surfaced in the past. “Once again, we cannot confirm the rumour.” Haniel, an unlisted conglomerate, is shares earlier rose more than 5% in heavy volumes on talk the Haniel family might raise its stake. The Haniel and Beisheim families each hold 18.5%, while the Schmidt-Ruthenbeck family holds 13.17% after selling a 5.4% stake in September.
Super Brugsen organic focus
Earlier, the company said without elaborating. Jumbo managing director Frits van Eerd expects a 20% sales growth to some EUR1.2 billion (USD1.5 billion) in D anish supermarket chain Super Brugsen (owned by FDB) is to take measures to further boost sales of organic products this year. This will include cutting the prices of organic foods by 10% during the first two weeks of the year and increasing the range of organic products by at least 25 new items. Last year the chain’s sales of organic products grew by 20%. |
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