Wednesday, 25 September 2019 9:44 pmTypically, autumn is when the City of London roars back into life as corporates, bankers and investors look to roll out flotations, fundraisings, mergers and takeover battles (think back to the Sky auction last year as a good example).
Tuesday, 21 November 2017 9:41 amShares in Imperial Brands are enjoying a little bounce today. The stock is up around 3pc because Japan Tobacco's new chief executive, Mitsuomi Koizumi, has said:
"If there is a good M&A opportunity, company will pursue regardless of size."
Thursday, 23 February 2017 12:37 pmToday's stock market reports in the Financial Times and The Daily Telegraph edge the flag pole alert series further forwards.
Friday, 10 February 2017 7:01 amTucked away on page 6 of Japan Tobacco's investor presentation is an intriguing line about how is looking to "expand geographically notably through acquisitions". Here is a link to Japan Tobacco's investor presentation in case you haven't read it:
Tuesday, 24 January 2017 10:08 amThe scribblers over at French broker Exane BNP Paribas were pushing the Japan Tobacco for Imperial Brands line hard this morning although I have still not unearthed any new facts (it's called journalism) that might substantiate their theory.
Wednesday, 21 December 2016 10:30 amThe venerable Financial Times has just published this rather good read about how Japanese companies will be back on the prowl for businesses in Blighty.
Wednesday, 30 November 2016 3:38 pmIt's lucky I re-started the "flag pole alert" series a few weeks ago (click on the link if you don't recall - https://www.www.betaville.co.uk/news/flag-pole-alert-the-series-returns/) as Japan Tobacco has just carried out some organisational changes which has got a few of Betaville's Imperial Tobacco watchers a bit hot under the collar.
Tuesday, 20 September 2016 4:40 pmApparently, Japan Tobacco are in London town this week. This has set a few tongues wagging. However, from what I understand the Japanese ciggie giant is here to talk to investors i.e. they are in town for an investor roadshow.
