Al Fayed House of Fraser takeover

Title

Al Fayed House of Fraser takeover

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference

TX Date

7 Mar 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:05:56

Description

Chairman of Lonrho, Edward du Cann and spokesman for the Al Fayed’s, Michael Cole, talk about allegations that Mohamed Al Fayed and brothers have misrepresented their origins, wealth, business interests and resources when buying the House of Fraser following publication of a Department of Trade report on the takeover 5 years ago. Geoffrey Barnett(?) Director-General of the Takeover Panel also comments. Male reporter not identified (poss. Robin Amlot).

Contributors

Edward du Cann; Michael Cole; Robin Amlot?; Geoffrey Barnett(?)

Keywords

Reports; Fraud; Business; Corruption; Business acquisitions; Harrods; Department stores; Lonrho; House of Fraser; Mohamed Al Fayed; Business administration

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