#Shares
Dulux shares soar on $3.8bn Nippon offer
By: Alex Druce Source: AAP Japanese paint giant Nippon has made a $3.8 billion offer for Australian company DuluxGroup. Shares in DuluxGroup have soared more than 27 per cent to a record high after its board backed a $3.8 billion acquisition proposal by Japanese paint giant Nippon. The Australian paint and homeware company recommended on Wednesday its […]
Five things start-ups should ask potential investors before signing the dotted line
Entrepreneurs start businesses to solve problems facing customers or to improve the way customer needs are satisfied. In the event that on-hand funding is insufficient to fully realise the potential of their proposed business, an entrepreneur will need to seek assistance from investors. Finding the right financial partner can be challenging. There are key things you should ask to […]
Cultivate entrepreneurialism, stay small as you go big: Pawl Cubbin on competitive advantage
Want to compete with the multinationals but worried ‘going big’ will kill the creative spirit driving your business? According to Pawl Cubbin, founder and CEO of independent creative network ZOO Group, you can punch above your weight by cultivating a culture of entrepreneurialism, getting your core team right and learning from different business models. In […]
EOFY tax planning for shareholders
With the End Of The Financial Year on the not so distant horizon, it’s a good time to organise your financial affairs and assess whether your investments are structured to give yourself the best tax advantage.
Amendment introduced to employee share scheme laws
Small Business Minister Bruce Billson introduced an amendment to the laws surrounding employee share schemes, a move he said will boost Australia’s start-up sector and drive innovation.
Tax considerations when preparing a business for sale
With the increasing number of small business owners reaching retirement age and looking to sell their business, owners should ensure they properly deal with tax considerations or they may end up with a great deal less than they expected.
iiNet increases market share and earnings expectations
Perth based ISP iiNet is expecting full-year earnings to be at the higher end of its guidance range, it has revealed at the Macquarie Securities 2010 Australian Equity Conference.
ACCC delays decision on AMP takeover of AXA
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has today deferred its decision on AMP Limited’s AMP’s $12.85 billion takeover bid for AXA Asia Pacific Holdings.
iiNet responds to speculation over trading halt
iiNet has responded to speculation after the company placed its shares into a trading halt following speculation by the AFR over the possibility of a deal to purchase Netspace. Australia’s third largest ISP iiNet, based in Perth is believed to be on the hunt to purchase ISP’s with strong businesses in the eastern parts of […]