Archives for April 26, 2006

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Failed merger boosts Regis results

By  Simon Pitman

Hair salon operator and hair care provider Regis says its has swung back into profit following a string of disappointing results that led Albert-Culver executives to withdraw from a proposed merger.

Colgate reports big jump in profits

By  Simon Pitman

Colgate-Palmolive has successfully implemented increased pricing and a greater emphasis on higher margin goods to help boost its first quarter results despite the challenge of facing stiff restructuring costs.

MeadWestvaco acquires Saint-Gobain dispensing division

By  Simon Pitman

MeadWestvaco has signed a definitive agreement with France-based Compagnie de Saint-Gobain to acquire Saint-Gobain Calmar, a global manufacturer of plastic dispensing and spraying systems, for $710 million.