Person: Gerald Corbett

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Bookies eye huge savings in tie-up

Paddy Power and Betfair hope to complete their planned merger during the first quarter of 2016, with shareholders likely to vote on the matter in December.

Rail privatisation is the road to ruin

Off the rails: train fares in Britain have trebled since privatisation

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Online betting firm scores big after World Cup helps net 39% profit rise

business

Betfair considering massive payout to shareholders

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Reckitt agrees €3bn deal for SSL

Moneysupermarket float to net chairman £500k

Former Railtrack chief and Moneysupermarket.com chairman Gerald Corbett is today reportedly set to scoop a windfall of up to £500,000 (€735,000) following the flotation of the price comparison website.

Fri, 13 Jul, 2007

Woolworths makes positive start to year

British retail chain Woolworths has boosted hopes of a long-awaited revival in its retail business after it said it had made a "solid start" to the year.

Wed, 06 Jun, 2007

Woolies continues to struggle

UK retailer Woolworths today said trading at its high street stores continued to be difficult and warned England’s participation in the World Cup would reduce the number of customers in the short term.

Wed, 14 Jun, 2006

Britvic announces floatation move

Soft drinks group Britvic was today set for life on the stock market after announcing plans to float with an estimated value of £800m (€1.2bn).

Mon, 14 Nov, 2005

Britvic to reveal London IPO plans

BRITVIC will today reveal its long-awaited plans for a London IPO worth £800 million (€1.18m), a source familiar with the situation said yesterday.

Mon, 14 Nov, 2005

Ex-Railtrack boss to chair Durex firm

The maker of Durex condoms and Scholl footwear today said former Railtrack chief executive Gerald Corbett will become its new chairman.

Thu, 16 Jun, 2005

Woolworths boosts management team

Woolworths unveiled a trio of senior appointments today as part of moves by the retailer to bring “added strength and expertise” to its boardroom.

Fri, 10 Jun, 2005

Woolworths' suitor withdraws offer

The suitor for Woolworths today said it was withdrawing its interest in the high street retailer.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2005

Contract may hinder Woolworths bid

A potential stumbling block to a takeover of Woolworths emerged today after the fine print of a key contract revealed a change of control clause.

Fri, 18 Feb, 2005

Corbett tipped to become Britvic chairman

Greencore board member Gerald Corbett is being lined up to become chairman of drinks group Britvic when it floats on the stock market, it was reported today.

Sun, 26 Dec, 2004

Woolies buoyed by Easter sales

UK high street retailer Woolworths offered further encouragement about its trading revival today after posting a 6.5% hike in first quarter sales.

Thu, 27 May, 2004

M&S look to cut out middlemen to reduce costs

Troubled high street retailer Marks & Spencer is looking to increase the number of suppliers it deals with directly in a bid to cut out middlemen and reduce costs, it emerged today.

Sun, 16 May, 2004

Woolworths profits go up 32%

British retailer Woolworths has reported a 32.2% rise in underlying full-year profits to £69.8m. (€104.88m).

Wed, 24 Mar, 2004

Woolworths float to knock Baltimore out of FTSE 250

Woolworths is set to replace Baltimore Technologies in the FTSE 250 index when it floats next week.

Fri, 24 Aug, 2001

Granada and Carlton suffer as market rises

The FTSE-100 Index has recovered from a sluggish start to move up 27.0 points to 5692.7.

Mon, 25 Jun, 2001