Wesfarmers tipped as demerger candidate.

Australasian Business Intelligence, June, 2009

Byline: David Ciampa

Jun 22, 2009 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- Some analysts suggest that Wesfarmers should consider following the example of CSR and spin off some assets. Merrill Lynch says this could allow some of the Perth-based conglomerate's businesses to realise their "full potential". Theo Maas of Fortis Investment Partners says Foster's Group could also look at the option of a demerger rather than simply selling its wine division.

Publication Date: 23 June 2009

 
WESFARMERS LIMITED - ASX WES 
CSR LIMITED - ASX CSR 
FOSTER'S GROUP LIMITED - ASX FGL 
FORTIS INVESTMENT PARTNERS PTY LTD 
MERRILL LYNCH (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD 
ORIGIN ENERGY LIMITED - ASX ORG 
BORAL LIMITED - ASX BLD 
UBS AUSTRALIA LIMITED 
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