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The company that publishes Encyclopaedia Britannica, which has educated generations with entries from A to Z, said Monday that it will be bought by a Swiss investor.
Dec. 19, 1995
Technology and the Internet
Jeff Henley moves up as CEO Larry Ellison relinquishes one of his jobs. Two executives are named president.
Jan. 13, 2004
Faced with a ‘poison pill,’ the company plans to launch a proxy fight to seek control of the takeover target’s board.
Nov. 25, 2003
SafraCorp California, Encino-based holding company for SafraBank California, has agreed to be acquired by Republic New York Corp., holding company of Republic National Bank of New York.
April 27, 1993
World & Nation
Monaco: American nurse admits setting fire that killed banker Safra, police say.
Dec. 7, 1999
The company credits stronger database sales. Its call with analysts is notable for the absence of CEO Larry Ellison.
Sept. 15, 2004
American Express Co. has apologized to international banker Edmond Safra and agreed to pay $4 million to charity in atonement for fueling “untrue” Swiss media reports that Safra’s banks had been involved in money laundering.
July 28, 1989
Crime: Intruders torch Edmond Safra’s penthouse. The motive for the attack, in which a nurse also suffocates, is unclear.
Dec. 4, 1999
American Express Co. Chairman and Chief Executive James D.
April 28, 1992