SkyCity Bids Fail to Boost Stocks
16 Jan 2004
NEW ZEALAND – As reported by the New Zealand Herald: "SkyCity's negotiations to buy a second Australian casino, the Northern Territory's MGM Grand Darwin, yesterday failed to raise the adrenaline level of investors.
"Confirming market rumours that the company was undertaking due diligence on the business, SkyCity Entertainment Group managing director Evan Davies said the Darwin casino "represented an excellent opportunity for SkyCity to consolidate its position in the Australian gaming sector".
"The market appeared less enthusiastic, however. SkyCity shares closed down for the third day in a row, dropping 3c to $4.55, 15c below where they started the week…"