Takeover bid for Quantum

The majority shareholder of Quantum Corp. (GLO), Athanassios Ktorides announced the intention to submit a public takeover bid, seeking 100% control of the company, offering shareholders CYP 250 per share in cash.

2004 budget deficit drops to 4.2% of GDP

Cyprus on course for the euro According to preliminary general government fiscal accounts for 2004, which are calculated according to EU norms, the budget deficit fell to CYP 306.3 mln, or 4.2%

Orphanides profits soar

Orphanides Public Co. Ltd. (ORF) recorded a sharp improvement in results, boosting net profits from CYP 1.69 mln in 2003 to CYP 3 mln in 2004 with earnings per share improving from

Frou-Frou hikes dividend as profits improve

Alkis Hadjikyriakos (Frou Frou Biscuits) Ltd., the island’s leading biscuits and cereals manufacturer & distributor and importer announced an increase in its final dividend payable to shareholders on the back of an

Tsokkos stays profitable

A. Tsokkos Hotels Pcl (TSH) released its 2004 results posting a 2.6% increase in revenues to CYP 18.05 mln with income advancing by 2.6% amid higher local revenues associated with the opening

Zorbas profits increase

A. Zorbas & Sons Public Co. Ltd. (ZRP) reported a 30.5% increase in turnover reaching CYP 26.0 mln in 2004 on the back of higher revenues per shop and the operation of