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Kulim to raise stake in London-listed New Britain

Malaysian plantation firm Kulim (M) Bhd said it plans to raise its interest in London-listed New Britain Palm Oil Ltd, offering RM812 million in cash for a 20 per cent stake.

The partial offer, which would increase Kulim's interest in New Britain to just under 70 per cent, was priced at 5.50 pounds a share -- 14.6 per cent higher than the ... Read More

Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O’Leary at the 50th Paris Air Show, Le Bourget airport, Paris. - Reuters pic, June 20, 2013.

Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O’Leary at the 50th Paris Air Show, Le Bourget airport, Paris. - Reuters pic, June 20, 2013.

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