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	Thomson - Thomson Announces Strategic Realignment of Operations
		Thomson expects the divestiture of the Thomson Learning businesses to encompass three independent sales processes, each on its own schedule.
		Thomson has agreed to sell NETg, a leading provider of continuing corporate education and training, to Skillsoft PLC (Nasdaq: SKIL) for approximately $285 million.
		Thomson is currently seeking buyers for Prometric, a global leader in assessment services, through a competitive bidding process.
	www.thomson.com /content/pr/corp/corp_news/139161 (1202 words)

	Thomson SA - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Thomson SA NYSE: TMS Euronext: TMM, formerly known as Thomson Multimedia is a multinational electronics manufacturer and media services provider headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt, France.
		Thomson is named after the electrical engineer Elihu Thomson who was born in Manchester, England, on March 26, 1853.
		Thomson moved to Philadelphia at the age of 5, with his family.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Thomson_SA (551 words)

	Thomson closings alter big picture for TV industry - PittsburghLIVE.com
		Thomson SA's announcement this week of the closing of two picture-tube production plants in Ohio and Indiana leaves only two other companies making television sets or their components in the United States, industry spokesmen said.
		Thomson SA, the largest supplier of TVs in the United States -- primarily under the RCA brand name -- announced the closing of plants in Marion, Ind., and Circleville, Ohio, on Wednesday, shedding a combined 1,535 jobs.
		RCA was acquired by Thomson in the mid-1980s.
	www.pittsburghlive.com /x/tribune-review/business/s_185242.html (746 words)

	Endorsement: Thomson ideal to lead SA through troubles - Opinion (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Thomson's competency to lead SA into a period of progress goes unquestioned.
		Thomson plans on ending the divide at the same time he mends the communication barrier between the organization and campus at large.
		Thomson is not ignoring the $1 million-plus price tag, but he intends to take a stand to protect students.
	media.www.dailyorange.com /media/storage/paper522/news/2002/11/04/Opinion/Endorsement.Thomson.Ideal.To.Lead.Sa.Through.Troubles-313916.shtml?sourcedomain=www.dailyorange.com&MIIHost=media.collegepublisher.com (400 words)

	Outgoing SA president discusses his term - News
		Thomson began building his legacy since he joined the SA Assembly.
		As a freshman member of SA's Board of Elections and Membership, Thomson took a stand against a scandal involving a presidential candidate who was placed on the ballot without completing a petition, Maghran said.
		Thomson also leaves behind the enormous time commitment that came along with his office, including 15 to 16 hours a day spent alternating between the SA office and the few classes to which he could make it.
	www.dailyorange.com /news/2003/12/03/News/Outgoing.Sa.President.Discusses.His.Term-570378.shtml (385 words)

	Local Government Association of South Australia - Media Monitoring Service - April 2004 - Adelaide, South Australia
		Thomson interviews John Legoe, SA Local Government Association discussing his concerns over the cost of flying between rural centres to the major or inter- capital city cost, citing the cost of a forty minute fly between Adelaide and Port Lincoln as an example at around $340 return.
		SA Councils are taking up the challenge to reduce the use of plastic bags, with a complete ban in place by 2008.
		Brindal discusses SA Opposition Leader Rob Kerin's reshuffle of cabinet and the reasons for him being "dumped." He asserts he is considering leaving the Liberal Party.
	www.lga.sa.gov.au /site/page.cfm?u=397 (3620 words)

	Investor's Business Daily: Breaking News
		LONDON (MarketWatch) - Shares of Thomson SA rose on Friday after it reported rising and better-than-forecast sales growth in the divisions it's keeping, though the French media technology manufacturer scaled back its revenue forecast for the year on a weak performance from its systems and equipment unit.
		Thomson is the market leader in DVD and VHS replication and the largest processor of release prints, the film prints that are distributed for viewing in movie theaters.
		Thomson attributed the disappointing sales at the unit to a slower rollout of new products from pay television and telecom operators and expects a correction in the fourth quarter.
	www.investors.com /breakingnews.asp?journalid=32218116&brk=1 (722 words)

	CNN.com - Thomson, TCL create TV-DVD giant - Nov. 3, 2003
		Thomson shares rose as much as six percent in early Paris trading to 19.20 euros after gaining 14 percent last week on expectations that it would strike a deal with TCL.
		Thomson, which makes sets under the RCA name popular in the United States, said the merger would have a positive impact on its margins and profit, and said it would transfer 9,000 Thomson workers to the venture.
		UBS estimated that if Thomson set up the TV joint venture, the group's estimated 2005 EBIT margin could exceed 11 percent compared to the 6.4 percent average achieved since Thomson's IPO in the fourth quarter of 1999.
	cnn.com /2003/BUSINESS/11/03/tcl.thomson.reut (676 words)

	iafrica.com \| news \| sa news Thomson CSF exec testifies for Shaik
		According to Moynot, Thomson CSF is partly owned by the French government and needs prior authorisation from the government even to tender for a project.
		Thomson CSF, ADE, Shaik's company Nkobi Holdings and a company called Plessey tried to form a new company to compete for the government's tender for corvettes for the navy.
		Thomson CSF chose Shaik as a fl economic empowerment (BEE) partner.
	iafrica.com /news/sa/758962.htm (335 words)

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		Alcatel SA (CGE FP), the world's second-biggest maker of telecommunications gear, lost 22 cents, or 2.1 percent, to 10.49 euros.
		Thomson SA (TMS FP), the biggest seller of televisions in the U.S., shed 47 cents, or 2.9 percent, to 15.53 euros.
		Lafarge SA (LG FP) slipped 1.25 euros, or 2.1 percent, to 58.
	quote.bloomberg.com /apps/news?pid=delivery&sid=arzBmol6CbJQ&refer=na (323 words)

	A new start for the Defence industry
		This move underlines the Government's determination to allow the Thomson group to become, in the highly strategic sector of electronics, a major pole capable of participating in the restructurations and reunions required on a European level in order to preserve our industrial competivity in the face of American competition.
		The task of the new Chairman of Thomson is to examine all the options and to submit his proposals to the Government.
		It will also ensure that Thomson CSF and Thomson Multimedia are able, throughout the privatisation period, to pursue their national and international activities in the best possible conditions.
	www.fas.org /news/france/960222-start2.htm (1464 words)

	Investor's Business Daily: Breaking News
		Thomson (018453018453)(TMS) had sold its Italian TV tube manufacturing business to the same Indian firm in January.
		Thomson had already announced it was looking for a buyer for its cash-consuming TV tubes business to try to improve its margins, and expected to reach a deal by the end of the year.
		Thomson has been struggling because of a slump in demand for glass-tube monitors and TVs as consumers replace them with slimmer liquid-crystal displays.
	www.investors.com /breakingnews.asp?journalid=28624314&brk=1&rb=1 (506 words)

	iafrica.com \| news \| sa news Thomson money was a bribe - judge
		He was dealing with count three of corruption against Shaik in which the state claimed Shaik tried to get a bribe for Deputy President Jacob Zuma from French arms company Thomson CSF in return for protection during investigations into irregularities in the arms deal.
		On day three of judgment Squires said Thomson had come close to displeasing the South African government during the arms deal process and by giving a donation to the deputy president's education trust fund there "could be no better way to mend fences".
		Squires said the language used was clearly meant to avoid the issue and he said that Zuma himself actively pursued donations for his trust fund which is why he even asked former president Nelson Mandela for money.
	iafrica.com /news/sa/445876.htm (339 words)

	India's Videocon acquires Thomson's TV tube business: Indians Abroad - HindustanTimes.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Thomson had earlier this year sold its tube manufacturing plant in Italy to Videocon as part of its strategy to exit from non-core operations and focus on media and entertainment business.
		Thomson has agreed to invest 225 million euros through a placement in Videocon Industries, the energy business arm of the Videocon group.
		The transaction, which is subject to the approval of the regulatory authorities in India and France, is expected to close at the end of the third quarter of 2005 in December.
	www.hindustantimes.com /2005/Jun/29/5967_1413916,001600060001.htm (375 words)

	Electronics company Thomson eyes Bollywood (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Mumbai, November 10: French electronics company Thomson SA is keen to partner with Indian companies in the growing media and entertainment business as it looks to broaden its base in Asia, its regional president said on Thursday.
		Thomson, which provides services, systems and technology for content creators and distributors, is eyeing post-production, cable television distribution and digital cinema as areas of potential growth in India.
		Thomson is targeting revenue growth of 9 to 10 per cent for its core media and entertainment business in the fourth quarter.
	www.expressindia.com /fullstory.php?newsid=58118 (518 words)

	Indiantelevision.com > News Headlines > Videocon acquires Thomson SA's TV tube business
		Hence, to complement the strategy to concentrate on the multimedia and entertainment related businesses, Thomson S A, subject to certain conditions, has also agreed to buy a limited strategic equity interest in Videocon International Limited to the extent of Rs.800 million (Euro 15 million).
		Thomson SA has also agreed, subject to applicable law, to subscribe to the equity up to Rs.
		After integration of the Colour Picture Tube business acquired from Thomson SA with its Indian business, the total turnover of the Videocon Group is expected to be Rs.175 billion ($ 4 billion) with more than Rs.87 billion ($ 2 billion) coming from global operations.
	www.indiantelevision.com /headlines/y2k5/june/june339.htm (498 words)

	Ultimate AV: Thomson Signs Net TV Development Deal
		Previous proposals to open Thomson to outside interests---such as an attempt to sell the money-losing giant to Daewoo Electronics in 1996---provoked widespread protests in France.
		Thomson acquired RCA after it was spun off by General Electric, which acquired it several years ago during a flurry of mega-mergers.
		Thomson is calling its soon-to-be-developing net-TV technology "eTV," for "enhanced television"---an umbrella title for a variety of new products and services for the next century.
	ultimateavmag.com /news/10213 (588 words)

	Aware, Inc. - In The News - Thomson licenses Aware StratiPHY2+ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Thomson SA, a leading supplier of ADSL customer premises solutions, has licensed StratiPHY2+ from Aware.
		Thomson's ADSL CPE family of products includes USB modems, routers, Ethernet and wireless modems, and gateways.
		Thomson is, according to The Dell'Oro Group, the largest DSL CPE supplier in the world.
	www.aware.com /company/press/Thomson.htm (155 words)

	THOMSON Consumer Brand Portal
		The Thomson brand has been licensed to third parties for televisions and audio, video and accessories by Thomson, world leader in digital video technologies.
		Within the limits of the law, Thomson and its subsidiaries and contracting partners decline all responsibility for any damage resulting, directly or indirectly, from use of this website, including but not limited to, direct or indirect damage, and any damage caused by expectations which could have been created by the website.
		Thomson and its subsidiaries reserve the right to enforce their intellectual property rights to the fullest extent of the law.
	www.thomson-europe.com (462 words)

	Thomson -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		The renowned British physicist Joseph J. Thomson was the discoverer of the electron.
		William Thomson, who became Lord Kelvin of Largs (Scotland) in 1892, was one of Great Britain's foremost scientists and inventors.
		James Thomson was another major poet of the period.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9072216?tocId=9072216 (561 words)

	Thomson sells accessories unit for $50M - Boston.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		French electronics maker Thomson SA said Thursday it will sell its non-European consumer electronics accessories business along with the rights to the RCA name to Audiovox Corp. for about $50 million.
		PARIS --French electronics maker Thomson SA said Thursday it will sell its non-European consumer electronics accessories business along with the rights to the RCA name to Audiovox Corp. for about $50 million.
		Thomson said in a statement that the deal was in line with its focus on providing services and technologies to the media and entertainment industries.
	www.boston.com /business/technology/articles/2006/12/21/thomson_to_sell_consumer_electronic_unit (135 words)

	Thomson to Shop Itself at CES Show - Technology - RedOrbit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		So Thomson Connectivity, bracing for a possible divorce from parent Thomson SA, is heading to Las Vegas next week for the International CES trade show.
		Earlier this month, French-based Thomson SA decided to seek business partners for its Connectivity unit, which makes telephones, audio/video equipment and other consumer electronics.
		In the meantime, Thomson officials say they are determined to put their best foot forward at CES.
	www.redorbit.com /news/technology/344410/thomson_to_shop_itself_at_ces_show/index.html?source=r_technology' (831 words)

	Thomson to back Blu-ray, HD-DVD formats - Computerworld
		Thomson SA, one of the core backers of the Blu-ray Disc format for high-definition video discs, plans to offer players supporting the rival HD-DVD format and disc duplication services for both formats.
		Thomson's announcement marks the first time that a Blu-ray Disc board member has announced plans to support HD-DVD and adds another layer of complexity to the battle between the two standards.
		In addition to Thomson, the other Blu-ray Disc board members are Dell Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co., Hitachi Ltd., Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV, LG Electronics Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corp., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd.
	www.computerworld.com /printthis/2004/0,4814,98194,00.html (468 words)

	Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Thomson businesses are dedicated to getting you the specialized information you need, when you need it, how you need it.
		Many Thomson businesses have their own websites with detailed information about products and solutions.
		Thomson Elite Obtains U.S. Department of Defense Certification for 3E Records Management
	www.thomson.com (105 words)

	Oil And Mining Stocks Boost European Markets
		In M&A news, Royal KPN has agreed to acquire Dutch mobile operator Telfort for 980 million euros while Thomson SA has sold its Cathode Ray Tube activities in China, Mexico and Poland to Indian group Videocon.
		Thomson will receive a cash payment of 240 million euros for its Tube activities, transferred on a debt and cash-free basis.
		Thomson has also agreed to invest 240 million euros in two listed Videocon companies and will hold approximately 14% in each of the two Videocon companies.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/06-28-2005/0003984671&EDATE= (693 words)

	HDTV Magazine News: Thomson and LG Electronics Partner with Broadcasters
		Jointly funded by MSTV and NAB with development support from Thomson and LG Electronics, these prototypes will serve as blueprints for future products from manufacturers to ensure that the more than 70 million analog TVs relying exclusively on terrestrial broadcast signals will continue to receive free over-the-air TV service when all-digital broadcasting begins.
		Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS) provides services, systems and technology to help its Media & Entertainment clients - content creators, content distributors and users of its technology - realize their business goals and optimize their performance in a rapidly changing technology environment.
		Cripps is a charter member of the Academy of Digital Television Pioneers and honored by that organization with the DTV Press Leadership Award of 2002.
	www.hdtvmagazine.com /news/2005/10/thomson_and_lg.php (1066 words)

	Thomson Wins SA Presidency - News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Seasoned Student Association members will lead the association as well as the student body during the 47th SA session, thanks to the student body’s votes.
		Former Parliamentarian Andrew Thomson won the presidency, and Erin Maghran was elected to a third term as comptroller Thursday after the polls closed at 9 p.m.
		The SA election had an 11 percent voter turnout.
	media.www.dailyorange.com /media/storage/paper522/news/2002/11/08/News/Thomson.Wins.Sa.Presidency-318884.shtml?sourcedomain=www.dailyorange.com&MIIHost=media.collegepublisher.com (314 words)

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