Laurent's IPO could sparkle on Paris Bourse

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Laurent-Perrier is floating up to 26.5 % of its total share capital on June 14, 1999. The company will offer a maximum number of 1.57 million shares in an initial public offering. Laurent is hoping to produce as much as 51.9 million euros from the offering. Funds raised from the IPO will be used to build Laurent's brand in markets around the world. Laurent posted a 45% improvement in its operating profits for the year ending on March 31, 1999.

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To float 26.5 % of total share capital on June 14, 1999

France, Wine & Brandy, Wineries, Wine industry, Laurent-Perrier

Bovis lowers sights for IPO expected this month

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Bovis Group is lowering its expectations for its planned initial public offering (IPO) in October 1999. Bovis, a construction management firm based in the UK, is believed to be asking for a 250 million pound sterling to 300 million pound sterling (386.5 million euros to 463.8 million euros) market valuation. The group has refused to make any public comment.

United Kingdom, Construction, Construction industry, Bovis Group

Via Net.Works' IPO will value company at $1.28 billion

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The initial public offering of Via Net.Works will give the company a value of $1.28 billion (1.29 billion euros). Via Net is a pan-European and Latin American Internet provider.

United States, Telegraph & other communications, Internet service providers, Via Net.Works Inc.