Polaris Day 97 News From: "Kerry Harrisoin" <kerry@dell.com> Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.daredevil.f9.co.uk/ MAIN BULLETIN GDOP takes Merlin Stake Kor Lek Thun, director of Sanadran company Merlin Industries, was again in the news today after a press conference was held at short notice in the small but impressive offices of the Frontier Territories Stock Exchange. The usually sombre executive appeared somewhat happier than normal as he announced to the assembled media that GDOP Inc had just taken a sizeable stake in Merlin. The Sanadran boss refused to be drawn on details, but confirmed that a special arrangement had been agreed between the two companies. Kor Lek Thun agreed with critics that the uptake of Merlin shares had to date been slow, pushing back Merlin's plans by at least a month. However, he was dismissive of suggestions that Merlins shares were overpriced, arguing (somewhat heatedly) with one correspondent that they presented excellent value for money. OTHER NEWS Good News for Bent Investors Bent Koranin, the Bent Products chief, today issued a press release in which he explained that, due to the extent of recent profitability, the Agromman company is now capable of leading the way in dividend payment. CEO Koranin proceeded to state that "Bent Products is proud to be able to soundly break the 10% barrier on dividends this month". By reportedly paying 35 Kitrons per share, the company is presently providing investors with a remarkable 17.5% dividend rate at current prices, which Mr Koranin claims to be the best bargain in the Frontier. The Agromman boss went on to highlight the 'pioneer investors' who invested early. Since they bought shares at lower prices, these individuals are now enjoying a sky high 35% monthly return on their initial investment. Bent Products apparently intends to take advantage of the expanding marketplace in the Cirrus system to produce even better dividends in months to come. Ether-Tech Move Closer to Velvet Traders Ether-Tech Industries today announced a bold step into the commodities market with the founding of 'Ether-Tech Trading', a subsidiary of the parent company. Set up in conjunction with Velvet Traders, Lord Vaerun Diedne suggested that the new arm "would bring much needed goods to a select number of markets". The head of this new subsidiary, Trade-Master Aerbront, will be based at Colony Annexe, which will serve as the centre of the Ether-Tech trading network. Lord Diedne stated that "this move will bring Ether-Tech Industries one step closer to Velvet Traders, our imminent sponsor". Up