Charlick now big takeover target
William Charlick Ltd. celebrates its 75th birthday this year, but the question is who will light the candles on the cake. Two months ago the chairman, Mr Eric Gibson, would…
Brierley set but Charlick plans to fight
The deft touch of Mr Ron Brierley is clearly evident in Southern Farmers' proposed takeover bid for William Charlick. Mr Brierley has used Southern Farmers as the base for a…
Experts challenge
Mr Brierley has unleashed a strong attack on the Federal Government's new takeover legislation. Australias foremost takeover exponent challenged the necessity for the changes in existing legislation and doubted the…
Loss exposes merchant to takeover bid
The possibility of Mr Brierley's Industrial Equity Ltd. attempting again to win control of Wm. Haughton & Co. has increased following another loss from the Melbourne-based general merchant. Haughton this…