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Analysts blame , at least partly , Hungary 's macroeconomic environment for the weaker figures for Cofinec which , operating in Hungary , Poland and the Czech Republic , now generates about 55 to 60 percent of its annual sales from Hungary .
<response> Analysts blame , at least partly , <location>Hungary</location> 's macroeconomic environment for the weaker figures for <organization>Cofinec</organization> which , operating in <location>Hungary</location> , <location>Poland</location> and the <location>Czech Republic</location> , now generates about 55 to 60 percent of its annual sales from <location>Hungary</location> . </response>
8801
Hungary 's Gross Domestic Product fell one percentage point in the first quarter while real wages plunged 7.2 percentage points in the first half of 1996 .
<response> <location>Hungary</location> 's Gross Domestic Product fell one percentage point in the first quarter while real wages plunged 7.2 percentage points in the first half of 1996 . </response>
8802
Both will have their impact on Cofinec 's figures , the analysts said .
<response> Both will have their impact on <organization>Cofinec</organization> 's figures , the analysts said . </response>
8803
Despite the current difficulties , however , analysts were convinced that Cofinec 's outlook was strong .
<response> Despite the current difficulties , however , analysts were convinced that <organization>Cofinec</organization> 's outlook was strong . </response>
8804
" The eastern European market offers good chances , " said Erdei . "
<response> " The eastern <misc>European</misc> market offers good chances , " said <person>Erdei</person> . " </response>
8805
Just like many other companies on the bourse , Cofinec has big growth opportunities . "
<response> Just like many other companies on the bourse , <organization>Cofinec</organization> has big growth opportunities . " </response>
8806
" At the same time , it 's an advantage for Cofinec that it has a foreign management which perhaps understands the market better , " Erdei added .
<response> " At the same time , it 's an advantage for <organization>Cofinec</organization> that it has a foreign management which perhaps understands the market better , " <person>Erdei</person> added . </response>
8807
" Cofinec is a very good story in the long-term as the per capita packaging consumption is still so low in east Europe that a very strong increase can be expected ( long-term ) , " Sitanyi said , saying that several recent moves by Cofinec boosted its position .
<response> " <organization>Cofinec</organization> is a very good story in the long-term as the per capita packaging consumption is still so low in east <location>Europe</location> that a very strong increase can be expected ( long-term ) , " <person>Sitanyi</person> said , saying that several recent moves by <organization>Cofinec</organization> boosted its position . </response>
8808
Among them , he noted that Cofinec had acquired the outstanding stake in its Czech folding company Krpaco a.s. , increasing its ownership to 100 percent , so in the second half the whole of Krpaco 's figures will be consolidated .
<response> Among them , he noted that <organization>Cofinec</organization> had acquired the outstanding stake in its <misc>Czech</misc> folding company <organization>Krpaco a.s.</organization> , increasing its ownership to 100 percent , so in the second half the whole of <organization>Krpaco</organization> 's figures will be consolidated . </response>
8809
The company also repaid some $ 21 million of debt , well above the originally planned $ 8 million to $ 9 million .
<response> The company also repaid some $ 21 million of debt , well above the originally planned $ 8 million to $ 9 million . </response>
8810
In addition , its Polish operation began with some six weeks of delay due to cold winter weather and the test run was also longer than planned .
<response> In addition , its <misc>Polish</misc> operation began with some six weeks of delay due to cold winter weather and the test run was also longer than planned . </response>
8811
-- Budapest newsroom ( 36 1 ) 266 2410
<response> -- <location>Budapest</location> newsroom ( 36 1 ) 266 2410 </response>
8812
DIRECT EQUITY TRADES ON THE CZECH PSE - AUG 27 .
<response> DIRECT EQUITY TRADES ON THE <misc>CZECH</misc> <organization>PSE</organization> - AUG 27 . </response>
8813
PRAGUE 1996-08-27
<response> <location>PRAGUE</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
8814
The following is a list of
<response> The following is a list of </response>
8815
direct equity trades made on the Prague Stock Exchange :
<response> direct equity trades made on the <organization>Prague Stock Exchange</organization> : </response>
8816
ISSUE Min .
<response> ISSUE Min . </response>
8817
Price Max .
<response> Price Max . </response>
8818
Price Volume Turnover
<response> Price Volume Turnover </response>
8819
( CZK ) ( CZK ) ( shares ) ( CZK 000 's )
<response> ( CZK ) ( CZK ) ( shares ) ( CZK 000 's ) </response>
8820
AGROTONZ TLUMACOV 336.47 336.47 59440 19999.777
<response> <organization>AGROTONZ TLUMACOV</organization> 336.47 336.47 59440 19999.777 </response>
8821
AVIA 290.00 290.00 700 203.000
<response> <organization>AVIA</organization> 290.00 290.00 700 203.000 </response>
8822
BARUM HOLDING 171.00 171.00 14432 2467.872
<response> <organization>BARUM HOLDING</organization> 171.00 171.00 14432 2467.872 </response>
8823
CESKA SPORITELNA 335.00 375.00 533153 198354.941
<response> <organization>CESKA SPORITELNA</organization> 335.00 375.00 533153 198354.941 </response>
8824
CKD PRAHA HOLDING 369.66 384.00 5565 2065.260
<response> <organization>CKD PRAHA HOLDING</organization> 369.66 384.00 5565 2065.260 </response>
8825
EMKAM 25.00 25.00 34684 867.100
<response> <organization>EMKAM</organization> 25.00 25.00 34684 867.100 </response>
8826
KABLO KLADNO 960.00 960.00 2230 2140.800
<response> <organization>KABLO KLADNO</organization> 960.00 960.00 2230 2140.800 </response>
8827
KOMERCNI BANKA 2320.00 2370.00 7000 16408.700
<response> <organization>KOMERCNI BANKA</organization> 2320.00 2370.00 7000 16408.700 </response>
8828
LECIVA PRAHA 2470.00 2470.00 1360 3359.200
<response> <organization>LECIVA PRAHA</organization> 2470.00 2470.00 1360 3359.200 </response>
8829
METROSTAV 3024.95 3024.95 3000 9074.850
<response> <organization>METROSTAV</organization> 3024.95 3024.95 3000 9074.850 </response>
8830
MORAV.CHEMIC. ZAV .
<response> <organization>MORAV.CHEMIC. ZAV</organization> . </response>
8831
637.50 637.50 1626 1036.575
<response> 637.50 637.50 1626 1036.575 </response>
8832
OKD 111.50 112.56 95975 10752.092
<response> <organization>OKD</organization> 111.50 112.56 95975 10752.092 </response>
8833
PF IKS KB PLUS 156.00 156.00 6000 936.000
<response> <organization>PF IKS KB PLUS</organization> 156.00 156.00 6000 936.000 </response>
8834
RIF 900.00 900.00 5500 4950.000
<response> <organization>RIF</organization> 900.00 900.00 5500 4950.000 </response>
8835
SELIKO 4000.00 20000.00 3565 32607.500
<response> <organization>SELIKO</organization> 4000.00 20000.00 3565 32607.500 </response>
8836
SOKOLOVSKA UHELNA 785.00 785.00 6000 4710.000
<response> <organization>SOKOLOVSKA UHELNA</organization> 785.00 785.00 6000 4710.000 </response>
8837
SPIF CESKY 339.00 340.00 7546 2562.094
<response> <organization>SPIF CESKY</organization> 339.00 340.00 7546 2562.094 </response>
8838
SPT TELECOM 3355.00 3404.71 10700 36337.137
<response> <organization>SPT TELECOM</organization> 3355.00 3404.71 10700 36337.137 </response>
8839
SKODA PLZEN 1045.56 1060.00 10772 11361.330
<response> <organization>SKODA PLZEN</organization> 1045.56 1060.00 10772 11361.330 </response>
8840
TABAK 6700.00 6700.00 1000 6700.000
<response> <organization>TABAK</organization> 6700.00 6700.00 1000 6700.000 </response>
8841
TRINECKE ZELEZARNY 210.00 210.00 3000 630.000
<response> <organization>TRINECKE ZELEZARNY</organization> 210.00 210.00 3000 630.000 </response>
8842
VODNI STAVBY PRAHA 1915.00 1915.00 2000 3830.000
<response> <organization>VODNI STAVBY PRAHA</organization> 1915.00 1915.00 2000 3830.000 </response>
8843
-- Prague Newsroom , 42-2-2423-0003
<response> -- <organization>Prague Newsroom</organization> , 42-2-2423-0003 </response>
8844
AFTER THE BELL - After hours slows in light volume .
<response> AFTER THE BELL - After hours slows in light volume . </response>
8845
NEW YORK 1996-08-27
<response> <location>NEW YORK</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
8846
Traders said on Tuesday after-hours activity was light .
<response> Traders said on Tuesday after-hours activity was light . </response>
8847
Both WorldCom Inc and MFS Communications Co Inc were trading but they moved in line with their close .
<response> Both <organization>WorldCom Inc</organization> and <organization>MFS Communications Co Inc</organization> were trading but they moved in line with their close . </response>
8848
WorldCom , which said it will buy MFS , shed 1-3/4 to close at 21 while MFS lost 3-8/16 to close at 41-5/16 .
<response> <organization>WorldCom</organization> , which said it will buy <organization>MFS</organization> , shed 1-3/4 to close at 21 while <organization>MFS</organization> lost 3-8/16 to close at 41-5/16 . </response>
8849
The New York Stock Exchange said its session one volume was 5,700 shares compared to 53,400 shares Monday .
<response> The <organization>New York Stock Exchange</organization> said its session one volume was 5,700 shares compared to 53,400 shares Monday . </response>
8850
Session two volume was 4,153,800 shares compared to no volume Monday .
<response> Session two volume was 4,153,800 shares compared to no volume Monday . </response>
8851
The American Stock Exchange said there was no after-hours activity .
<response> The <organization>American Stock Exchange</organization> said there was no after-hours activity . </response>
8852
CBOE in routine review of MFS options .
<response> <organization>CBOE</organization> in routine review of <organization>MFS</organization> options . </response>
8853
CHICAGO 1996-08-27
<response> <location>CHICAGO</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
8854
The Chicago Board Options Exchange ( CBOE ) said on Tuesday it was doing a routine investigation into trading in options on MFS Communications Co Inc shares .
<response> The <organization>Chicago Board Options Exchange</organization> ( <organization>CBOE</organization> ) said on Tuesday it was doing a routine investigation into trading in options on <organization>MFS Communications Co Inc</organization> shares . </response>
8855
On Monday , the company said it had agreed to be acquired by WorldCom Inc in a deal valued at $ 14 billion .
<response> On Monday , the company said it had agreed to be acquired by <organization>WorldCom Inc</organization> in a deal valued at $ 14 billion . </response>
8856
MFS shares surged on the news while WorldCom fell on fears of dilution .
<response> <organization>MFS</organization> shares surged on the news while <organization>WorldCom</organization> fell on fears of dilution . </response>
8857
The New York Times said on Tuesday some of the options trading in MFS last Friday may suggest insider trading .
<response> <organization>The New York Times</organization> said on Tuesday some of the options trading in <organization>MFS</organization> last Friday may suggest insider trading . </response>
8858
MFS options also trade on the American Stock Exchange and the Pacific Stock Exchange .
<response> <organization>MFS</organization> options also trade on the <organization>American Stock Exchange</organization> and the <organization>Pacific Stock Exchange</organization> . </response>
8859
A spokesman for the American Stock Exchange would neither confirm or deny whether the exchange was looking into trading .
<response> A spokesman for the <organization>American Stock Exchange</organization> would neither confirm or deny whether the exchange was looking into trading . </response>
8860
" If there is unusual activity , certainly we look at it , but that 's not to say we 're doing anything official , " he said .
<response> " If there is unusual activity , certainly we look at it , but that 's not to say we 're doing anything official , " he said . </response>
8861
Pacific Stock Exchange officials were not available .
<response> <organization>Pacific Stock Exchange</organization> officials were not available . </response>
8862
One trader said trading in MFS options had increased steadily from about mid-August , and doubted whether any of last Friday 's activity was insider trading .
<response> One trader said trading in <organization>MFS</organization> options had increased steadily from about mid-August , and doubted whether any of last Friday 's activity was insider trading . </response>
8863
- Derivatives desk , 312 408-8750 / E-mail : derivatives@reuters.com
<response> - Derivatives desk , 312 408-8750 / E-mail : derivatives@reuters.com </response>
8864
Faulding target of patent lawsuit .
<response> <organization>Faulding</organization> target of patent lawsuit . </response>
8865
ELIZABETH , N.J. 1996-08-27
<response> <location>ELIZABETH</location> , <location>N.J.</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
8866
Faulding Inc said on Tuesday Purdue Frederick Co filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Faulding and its Purepac Pharamceutical unit .
<response> <organization>Faulding Inc</organization> said on Tuesday <organization>Purdue Frederick Co</organization> filed a patent infringement lawsuit against <organization>Faulding</organization> and its <organization>Purepac Pharamceutical</organization> unit . </response>
8867
The suit was filed because of Purepac 's manufacture of Kadian , a sustained release morphine product , Faulding said .
<response> The suit was filed because of <organization>Purepac</organization> 's manufacture of <misc>Kadian</misc> , a sustained release morphine product , <organization>Faulding</organization> said . </response>
8868
Faulding said the claims in the lawsuit are without merit and will not impact upon the launch of Kadian in the United States .
<response> <organization>Faulding</organization> said the claims in the lawsuit are without merit and will not impact upon the launch of <misc>Kadian</misc> in the <location>United States</location> . </response>
8869
Kadian was approved for sale in the United States last month , Faulding said .
<response> <misc>Kadian</misc> was approved for sale in the <location>United States</location> last month , <organization>Faulding</organization> said . </response>
8870
Zeneca Group Plc , which will market Kadian , was named in the lawsuit with F.H. Faulding & Co , the majority shareholder of Faulding Inc , the company said .
<response> <organization>Zeneca Group Plc</organization> , which will market <misc>Kadian</misc> , was named in the lawsuit with <organization>F.H. Faulding & Co</organization> , the majority shareholder of <organization>Faulding Inc</organization> , the company said . </response>
8871
McGrath left out of Ireland World Cup squad .
<response> <person>McGrath</person> left out of <location>Ireland</location> <misc>World Cup</misc> squad . </response>
8872
DUBLIN 1996-08-27
<response> <location>DUBLIN</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
8873
Ireland 's most experienced player , defender Paul McGrath , was left out of the national squad for the first time in 11 years on Tuesday when new manager Mick McCarthy named his side to face Liechtenstein in a World Cup qualifier .
<response> <location>Ireland</location> 's most experienced player , defender <person>Paul McGrath</person> , was left out of the national squad for the first time in 11 years on Tuesday when new manager <person>Mick McCarthy</person> named his side to face <location>Liechtenstein</location> in a <misc>World Cup</misc> qualifier . </response>
8874
The 36-year-old Aston Villa player won the last of his Irish record of 82 international caps against the Czech Republic in Prague in April .
<response> The 36-year-old <organization>Aston Villa</organization> player won the last of his <misc>Irish</misc> record of 82 international caps against the <location>Czech Republic</location> in <location>Prague</location> in April . </response>
8875
" Paul accepted the situation .
<response> " <person>Paul</person> accepted the situation . </response>
8876
He has n't played any first-team games for Villa this season and he 's not the type of player I would have brought on as a substitute , " McCarthy said . "
<response> He has n't played any first-team games for <person>Villa</person> this season and he 's not the type of player I would have brought on as a substitute , " <person>McCarthy</person> said . " </response>
8877
But he surprised me in training over the last two days because of his involvement .
<response> But he surprised me in training over the last two days because of his involvement . </response>
8878
He 's certainly is still very much part of my plans for the future .
<response> He 's certainly is still very much part of my plans for the future . </response>
8879
" At 24 , 25 or 26 you could get away with it , not having played first-team games .
<response> " At 24 , 25 or 26 you could get away with it , not having played first-team games . </response>
8880
But at 36 it would be asking too much of Paul , " he said .
<response> But at 36 it would be asking too much of <person>Paul</person> , " he said . </response>
8881
Also omitted from the 20-man squad which will travel to Vaduz for Saturday 's group eight match are central defenders Alan Kernaghan and Liam Daish .
<response> Also omitted from the 20-man squad which will travel to <location>Vaduz</location> for Saturday 's group eight match are central defenders <person>Alan Kernaghan</person> and <person>Liam Daish</person> . </response>
8882
Leeds United defender Gary Kelly is unable to travel because of a knee injury picked up in Monday 's 1-0 victory over Wimbledon at Elland Road .
<response> <organization>Leeds United</organization> defender <person>Gary Kelly</person> is unable to travel because of a knee injury picked up in Monday 's 1-0 victory over <organization>Wimbledon</organization> at <location>Elland Road</location> . </response>
8883
Since taking over from Jack Charlton in February , McCarthy has played largely experimental sides and seen them lose five times , draw twice and win just once .
<response> Since taking over from <person>Jack Charlton</person> in February , <person>McCarthy</person> has played largely experimental sides and seen them lose five times , draw twice and win just once . </response>
8884
Squad : Alan Kelly , Shay Given , Denis Irwin , Phil Babb , Jeff Kenna , Curtis Fleming , Gary Breen , Ian Harte , Kenny Cunningham , Steve Staunton , Andy Townsend , Ray Houghton , Gareth Farrelly , Alan McLoughlin , Jason McAteer , Alan Moore , Keith O'Neill , Tony Cascarino , Niall Quinn , David Kelly .
<response> Squad : <person>Alan Kelly</person> , <person>Shay Given</person> , <person>Denis Irwin</person> , <person>Phil Babb</person> , <person>Jeff Kenna</person> , <person>Curtis Fleming</person> , <person>Gary Breen</person> , <person>Ian Harte</person> , <person>Kenny Cunningham</person> , <person>Steve Staunton</person> , <person>Andy Townsend</person> , <person>Ray Houghton</person> , <person>Gareth Farrelly</person> , <person>Alan McLoughlin</person> , <person>Jason McAteer</person> , <person>Alan Moore</person> , <person>Keith O'Neill</person> , <person>Tony Cascarino</person> , <person>Niall Quinn</person> , <person>David Kelly</person> . </response>
8885
-- Dublin Newsroom +6613377
<response> -- <organization>Dublin Newsroom</organization> +6613377 </response>
8886
S. African apartheid killer convicted of six murders .
<response> <misc>S. African</misc> apartheid killer convicted of six murders . </response>
8887
PRETORIA 1996-08-27
<response> <location>PRETORIA</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
8888
South African apartheid killer Eugene de Kock was found guilty of murder and attempted murder on Tuesday , a day after he was convicted of five other murders .
<response> <misc>South African</misc> apartheid killer <person>Eugene de Kock</person> was found guilty of murder and attempted murder on Tuesday , a day after he was convicted of five other murders . </response>
8889
De Kock , 48 , a former police colonel who commanded a hit-squad that wiped out opponents of apartheid , is the most senior servant of white rule yet to face justice .
<response> <person>De Kock</person> , 48 , a former police colonel who commanded a hit-squad that wiped out opponents of apartheid , is the most senior servant of white rule yet to face justice . </response>
8890
Sudanese rebels say missionaries should be freed .
<response> <misc>Sudanese</misc> rebels say missionaries should be freed . </response>
8891
Peter Smerdon
<response> <person>Peter Smerdon</person> </response>
8892
NAIROBI 1996-08-27
<response> <location>NAIROBI</location> 1996-08-27 </response>
8893
The main rebel group in south Sudan said on Tuesday it was trying to arrange the release of six Roman Catholic missionaries , including three Australian nuns , held for nearly two weeks .
<response> The main rebel group in south <location>Sudan</location> said on Tuesday it was trying to arrange the release of six <misc>Roman Catholic</misc> missionaries , including three <misc>Australian</misc> nuns , held for nearly two weeks . </response>
8894
George Garang , Nairobi spokesman for the Sudan People 's Liberation Army ( SPLA ) , said it was urgently trying to contact SPLA commander Nuour Marial at Mapourdit in the south to free the six .
<response> <person>George Garang</person> , <location>Nairobi</location> spokesman for the <organization>Sudan People 's Liberation Army</organization> ( <organization>SPLA</organization> ) , said it was urgently trying to contact <organization>SPLA</organization> commander <person>Nuour Marial</person> at <location>Mapourdit</location> in the south to free the six . </response>
8895
" The movement is making arrangements for them to be set free .
<response> " The movement is making arrangements for them to be set free . </response>
8896
This is a decision of the leadership , " Garang said .
<response> This is a decision of the leadership , " <person>Garang</person> said . </response>
8897
" Commander Nuour Marial is a soldier so he must accept the leadership 's decision .
<response> " Commander <person>Nuour Marial</person> is a soldier so he must accept the leadership 's decision . </response>
8898
But communications at this time of year are very difficult because of rains and a lack of power , " he added .
<response> But communications at this time of year are very difficult because of rains and a lack of power , " he added . </response>
8899
The Catholic Information Office in Nairobi said on Monday that four of the six had been charged by the SPLA with spying , spreading Islam and hindering recruitment into the rebel group .
<response> The <organization>Catholic Information Office</organization> in <location>Nairobi</location> said on Monday that four of the six had been charged by the <organization>SPLA</organization> with spying , spreading <misc>Islam</misc> and hindering recruitment into the rebel group . </response>