CHINAWARE
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Our company has decided to move its acquisition efforts in other directions at this time, while continuing to pursue its agenda for internal growth. The company is terminating its efforts to purchase for $37.50 per share. This proposal was made to the Board of Directors on June 15, 1999. The proposed acquisition price represented a premium of 133 percent over the average price for shares for the 90-day period prior to the April 27, 1999, disclosure of ''s initial offer to purchase the company. "We remain convinced that the proposed combination would be in the best interest of building the businesses, improving the opportunities for its employees, customers and suppliers over the long term and maximizing value for its shareholders. However, it is evident that ''s entrenched management is intent on remaining a stand-alone company, regardless of the implications for its shareholders and employees." Commenting on ''s growth agenda, Meier stated, " is committed to strengthening its presence in its core markets.
The company announced 2002 targets for sales of$525 million and net income of $61 million, and ability to achieve an income from operations profit margin of 19%. These figures compare with 1999 results of $461 million in sales, $43.4 million in net income and an income from operations profit margin of 17.2%. In addition, the company is targeting additional sales of $200 million by 2002 associated with new acquisitions. Key to the plan are to:Better allocate sales and production resources to key markets and customers to improve sales mix, and exiting marginal sales activity;Achieve operational efficiencies and lower costs through higher capital spending in new technologies, with capital spending expected to exceed Inc. to Pursue its Growth Agenda Without Decides to Terminate Effort to Acquire , Cites Entrenchment Attitude at Despite 133% Premium.
Our company is one of the most recognized brand names in consumer housewares in the United States and the leading brand name in glass tableware. Its products are sold in major retail channels of distribution in the United States and Canada, including mass merchants, department stores and specialty housewares stores. Around 600 B.C., the Greek philosopher Aesop wrote the timeless fable "The Hare and the Tortoise." This story, which was first handed down through oral tradition, imparts the moral of the tortoise winning a race against the hare, not because he was swift of feet, but because he was steady in determination. At our company, we think we are like the tortoise: sound, stable and focused on the goal.
Click here - Our company is one of the most recognized brand names in consumer housewares in the United States and the leading brand name in glass tableware. Its products are sold in major retail channels of distribution in the United States and Canada, including mass merchants, department stores and specialty housewares stores.
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