1935: Penguin publishes the first paperback books of substance, bringing the likes of Ernest Hemingway, André Maurois and Agatha Christie to the masses.
As Britain emerged from the worst of its Great Depression, and the storms of World War II gathered, some of the finest literature in the world was being produced. But it was [...]
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Penguin International’s net profit falls 65% to $0.8m in 1Q
May 12th, 2010 |
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Penguin International, the integrated marine and offshore services group with interests in shipbuilding, ship owning and ship operating, reported net profit attributable to shareholders fell 64.9% to $0.8 million for the three months ended 31 March 2010 (1Q10) largely due to foreign exchange losses versus $2.2 million in the corresponding period last year (1Q09) when it registered foreign exchange gains.
Penguin International – Corporate moves
March 3rd, 2010 |
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Heng Kheng Seng has resigned as non-executive chairman wef Feb 24
Reason for cessation: Mr Heng, founder of Penguin Group, was appointed chairman and MD since the Company’s IPO in October 1997. As part of a long-term succession planning strategy, Mr Heng stepped down as MD in September 2004 and subsequently relinquished his executive position as chairman in October 2008. Mr Heng believes the time is right for him to relinquish his duties and responsibilities as non-executive chairman/director to devote his time to pursue his other personal interests.
Penguin International posts 17.3% fall in net profit to $7.3 million in FY09
February 24th, 2010 |
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Penguin International, the integrated marine and offshore services group with interests in shipbuilding, ship owning and ship chartering, posted a 17.3% fall in net profit to $7.3 million in the full year ended 31 December 2009 (FY09) without significant contribution from vessel sales.
Revenue rose to $114 million in FY09 from $98.4 million in FY08, due largely to higher shipbuilding and charter revenue, and partially offset by a decrease in bunkering sales.
MJ’s new signature dance move, Penguin, set to sweep fans
September 19th, 2009 |
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Michael Jackson’s completely new signature dance move in a new footage while rehearsing for his comeback concerts may soon become a rage amongst his fans.
The King of Pop, in the move, being called as the Penguin, was seen flapping his right arm up and down very quickly as his body shimmied while standing on the [...]
Snipers sent to protect fairy penguins from mystery predator
July 16th, 2009 |
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By Phil Mercer
BBC News, Sydney
Professional snipers have been brought in to guard a vulnerable colony of penguins in Australia.
The deployment follows the mysterious deaths of nine of the furry, flightless birds over the last two weeks.
The mutilated bodies of the animals, known as fairy penguins, were found in a national park near Sydney harbour.
The main suspects are dogs and foxes. At 40cm tall, the world’s smallest penguin species is clearly no match for such aggressive enemies.
To even up the fight, two snipers have been deployed as bodyguards.
They have started night patrols and have instructions to do what it takes to protect these tiny creatures.
They have joined a legion of volunteers, who have also been guarding the birds during the hours of darkness when they are most vulnerable to attack.
Traps have been also been set in a concerted attempt to catch Sydney’s penguin killers.</p
This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
Same-Sex Penguin Couple In SF Zoo Split
July 13th, 2009 |
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Linda the penguin has split up two male penguins who lived as a nesting couple for six years at the San Francisco Zoo, caretakers said.