Rentokil warns profit to be below forecast Jul 25, 2008
Its previous profit forecast was 151 million pounds, chief executive Alan Brown told reporters, in the company's fourth profit warning since December. "We continue to experience operational problems in a number of our businesses, virtually all of which originate from poorly executed restructuring or acquisition integration programmes initiated between 2005 and 2007," said chief executive Alan Brown, who is new to the job. (International Herald Tribune)
Industry has one chance to get right team on board Jul 7, 2008
Alan Brown isn't so sure and the Sydney Turf Club chairman is not alone. The NSW Racehorse Owners Association is the latest to weigh into the debate surrounding the make-up of the new five-person Racing NSW board. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Board selection race over: STC chief Jul 5, 2008
SYDNEY Turf Club chairman Alan Brown has described the selection process for a new streamlined Racing NSW board as a shame while warning key players were on the verge of pulling out. "From a personal point, I've yet to meet my board formally on this issue, but I know there is a strong feeling at the STC that we should withdraw from the selection process," Brown told the Herald yesterday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
As costs rise, so do thefts Jun 15, 2008
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Rentokil first-quarter profit slumps May 3, 2008
However, new Chief Executive Alan Brown said it would take "an extended period of time" to revive City Link and that management problems there were apparent across the firm. "In 2007, we bought about 200 businesses and the managerial capabilities to integrate those are just not there at the moment, so we're going to have to slow down our acquisition agenda," he told reporters on a conference call. (International Herald Tribune)
Rentokil profit slumps and signals dividend cut May 2, 2008
The succession of warnings cost Chairman Brian McGowan and Chief Executive Doug Flynn their jobs and Rentokil said in March it had recruited John McAdam and Alan Brown, former chief executive and finance director of ICI before its purchase by Akzo Nobel, as chairman and chief executive respectively. (Reporting by Mark Potter; Editing by Erica Billingham and David Cowell). (International Herald Tribune)
Rentokil says struggling parcel unit to show loss Apr 21, 2008
"The return of City Link to its former levels of profitability is likely to take some time," Chief Executive Alan Brown said in a statement, adding the performance from its other five divisions had been in line with expectations. Rentokil had previously provided guidance that City Link might not trade better than break even for 2008. (International Herald Tribune)
Winners and losers in Europe Apr 18, 2008
"With the euro strengthening, monetary conditions have actually been tightening," said Alan Brown, group chief investment officer for Schroder Investment Management. A strong euro helps the New York department stores that have experienced lightning raids from European shoppers, but it is a severe drag on European exporters, which also have to cope with stubbornly high interest rates. (International Herald Tribune -- Money Report)
Bush left in the lurch Apr 4, 2008
NSW Farmers Association rural affairs committee chairman Alan Brown said the scrapping of the Opel plan meant there was little support for better broadband services in country areas. Story Tools. (The Australian)
Rentokil Chief, Chairman Ousted Weeks After Forecast for Drop in Earnings Mar 21, 2008
Rentokil climbed 27 percent in London trading, the biggest increase since at least 1989, after announcing Alan Brown, former chief financial officer at Imperial Chemical Industries Plc, will replace Flynn. ICI's past CEO, will take on the role of chairman, the London-based company said in a statement. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Rentokil CEO, chairman ousted Mar 21, 2008
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Rentokil hires ICI team to lead revival Mar 20, 2008
The pest control to parcel delivery firm, which issued profit warnings in December and February, said Alan Brown, former chief financial officer of ICI, would replace Doug Flynn as chief executive. John McAdam, chief executive of ICI before its purchase by Dutch rival Akzo Nobel , becomes chairman, while Andy Ransom, also a former ICI executive, takes responsibility for corporate development. (International Herald Tribune)
The school of hard knocks Dec 28, 2007
ALAN BROWN: Head lad of STC House, a steady group in a year lacking a good straight bat. But while others are wallowing in bad decisions (World Youth Day at Randwick), Brown has done well with projects such as the new Rosehill grandstand and other improvements. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
NASA autographs Strattons moon newspaper Dec 28, 2007
The front page of The Daley Lunar Sphere with the celebrity signatures will be hanging in the lobby of the Stratton School Principal Alan Brown commented that, we are proud of the work of all of our students and teachers throughout the year. It is especially rewarding to have work recognized in this way. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Filly recovering from sponging incident at Delaware Dec 8, 2007
Authorities have determined that the fire was arson but have not identified a suspect, chief deputy fire marshal Alan Brown said Thursday. "It makes you suspicious,'' Jones said. "You're seeing a whole lot of things that don't normally happen all of the sudden happen. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Investing: Europe reaps benefits of emerging-market growth Nov 17, 2007
When that happens, said Alan Brown, group chief investment officer of Schroder Investment Management, it is a sign of a fad in full swing that could leave latecomers paying full price or more. Before investing in any theme, he advised, investors should ask: "Does our view differ from everyone else's and is this already discounted?". (International Herald Tribune -- Money Report)
Board Takes First Steps to Bond Track, SHS Upgrades Sep 19, 2007
Board member Alan Brown asked if an education foundation could be formed to defray the costs. "We had a foundation set up," explained Ms. Andersen. (Voices, CT)
Nasdaq returns with 2.7bn bid for LSE Nov 20, 2006
Post a question for Alan Brown, chief investment officer at Schroders. Post a question for Tony Jupiter of Friends of the Earth and economist Dieter Helm. (Financial Times)
Farmers say no to rail trail plan Jul 12, 2006
But the opponents' spokesman, Alan Brown, says farmers adjoining the lines voted 74-3 at a meeting in Tarcutta last night against the development. "One of those three approached me after the meeting and said while he was in favour of the concept, he was disgusted with the manner in which the feasibility study is being run," he said. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Rural)
Racing NSW is still off the pace Jun 26, 2006
Take, for instance, an item from the latest report of Sydney Turf Club chairman Alan Brown. "Racing NSW has lodged an application with the government to increase its powers over the clubs. We were neither consulted nor pre-warned and despite requests have been denied a copy of the application or any explanation as to why they consider it necessary. I understand the application was lodged despite our nominee's objection and just before the AJC's new nominee joined the board of Racing NSW."... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
European Stocks Rise for a Second Day; Unilever, ThyssenKrupp Shares Gain May 27, 2006
We see no reason why stocks won't post double-digit returns this year,'' said Alan Brown, who heads investments at Schroders Plc in London. The firm manages $200 billion. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
This Week in Racing History ... Jan 16, 2006
January 20 Alan Brown, British racer, team owner, and first man to race the Vanwall Special, dies from a heart attack (2004). January 21 Emil Jellinek, who's daughter was the "Mercedes" in Mercedes-Benz, dies in Geneva, Switzerland (1918). (Motor Sport)
