Scottish Business Briefing - Thursday 19 May, 2011
BANKING & INSURANCE
Shareholders fire broadside at Horta-Osorio pay package
NEW Lloyds chief executive Antonio Horta-Osorio suffered a baptism of fire during his first official visit to Scotland yesterday as the bank was forced to fend off shareholder anger over his bumper pay package
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ENERGY & UTILITIES
Oil capital 'risks being left behind' as green revolution gathers pace
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Hide AdSIR Ian Wood, Scotland's first oil billionaire, has warned Aberdeen is in danger of failing to capitalise on its potential as a major centre for the booming renewable energy sector
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FOOD, DRINK & AGRICULTURE
Tennent's adds fizz to Irish owner's figures as it drives up market share
SCOTTISH brewer Tennent's made a substantial contribution to the annual profits of Irish parent group C&C as it continued to gain market share.
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SAB Miller's profits lifted by emerging markets
Brewing giant SAB Miller has seen its annual profits rise 24% thanks to increased sales in emerging markets and cost savings. The London-based company made a pre-tax profit of $3.6bn (2.2bn) in the year to 31 March, up from $2.9bn a year ago.
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INDUSTRY
Dawson sells business to plug 12m pension fund shortfall
Dawson International has shrunk itself again with its third disposal in two years, raising 6 million to help plug its pension fund deficit.
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RETAIL
Shopping centre giant drives shares in property
Property shares built up solid gains yesterday as one of the sector's biggest players posted forecast-beating annual results and said its key markets were in recovery mode.
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