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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Aquila, CCA, Fonciere Massena, Touax: French Stocks Preview

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By Rudy Ruitenberg

Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- The following is a list of companies whose stocks may have unusual changes in Paris. Symbols are in parentheses after company names and prices are from the last close.

France's CAC 40 Index rose 35.37, or 1.1 percent, to 3,217.40. The SBF 120 Index gained 0.9 percent.

Aquila (ALAQU FP): The provider of security monitoring devices reported a 6.6 percent increase in third-quarter revenue and forecast improved profitability for 2009. The shares last traded at 4 euros, down 35 cents, or 8.1 percent.

CCA International SA (CCA FP): The provider of client- relation services reported a 27 percent increase in third- quarter revenue to 20.3 million euros. The shares last traded at 5.54 euros, up 40 cents, or 7.8 percent.

Fonciere Massena SCA (SOCM FP): The real-estate investment trust run by Credit Mutuel Group bought an office building in Paris for 51 million euros. The shares dropped 1 cent to 10.89 euros.

Tonna Electronique (TONN FP): The maker of radio and television transmitters, antennas and cable networks said third- quarter revenue was little changed from year-earlier levels at 3.25 million euros. The shares last traded at 54 cents on Nov. 7.

Touax SCA (TOUP FP): The company, which leases rail cars, shipping containers and temporary buildings, said Irish unit Touax Rail Ltd. obtained a 55 million-euro syndicated credit facility. The shares declined 1.04 euros, or 4.5 percent, to 21.96 euros.

To contact the reporter on this story: Rudy Ruitenberg in Paris at rruitenberg@bloomberg.net.




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