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Will the Wrigley brand survive scion's departure? Bill Wrigley Jr made a big decision for his company and his shareholders when he agreed in 2008 to sell the family firm to Mars Inc, another family-owned company, for $23 billion, writes Darrell Delamaide

Columnists

Christian Mustad: How to protect direct investments
Through their vast network of relationships, high net worth individuals are constantly made aware of entrepreneurial ventures or private companies looking for investors, writes Christian Mustad

Carol Ryan, Drew Mendoza: Next gens' recipe for success
There is not a family enterprise in the world that does not struggle with how to change with the times while preserving the family legacy and the challenge is even greater for the next generation, write Drew Mendoza and Carol Ryan

Margie Goldsmith: Choosing the wide-open spaces
Those seeking privacy and luxury usually opt to rent a private island, but increasingly, adventurous travellers want more than just sun, sand and sea and for them Stockman's Camp offers the prefect getaway, writes Margie Goldsmith

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News

Suntory terminates merger with Kirin Suntory Holdings Ltd, the family-owned Japanese brewing company, announced this morning it has terminated merger talks with rival brewer Kirin.

Roberts defends Comcast/NBC merger to US lawmakers Brian Roberts, second-generation head of the family-controlled media company Comcast, defended Comcast’s proposed merger with NBC Universal to US lawmakers yesterday.

Profit forecasts can't hide problems for Toyota's family head Toyota Motor Corporation, the family-controlled carmaker, today said it hopes to return to profit this year despite the heavy losses it is currently suffering due to the recalls of many of its models.

Chick-fil-A announces 42nd year of consecutive growth The family-owned fast-food chain Chick-fil-A reported its 42nd consecutive year of growth when it announced its 2009 results yesterday.

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A Best Practice Guide to Family Office Technology The increase in ultra high net worth families around the world makes family offices a growing force in the global investment market. But if family offices are to live up to the high expectations of their client families, they must offer an exceptional level of service.

Lifestyle

Is it the end of the road for family investment in sports clubs? As two of the English Premier League’s top clubs battled for bragging rights last night in the Manchester derby, the clash also saw two of the biggest families in the Premier League go head-to-head, writes Paul Golden more lifestyle stories >>

Finance & Investment

Schnitzer family relinquishes control of family business The Schnitzer family, which has controlled the US-based Schnitzer Steel Industries since 1906, has dropped below the 20% stock ownership level required to keep control of the company. more finance stories >>

Governance

Dogan family wins court victory after relinquishing executive positions Turkey’s Dogan family, owners of one of the country's biggest conglomerates, has won a small victory after a court revoked part of a huge set of tax fines against the media arm of its empire. more governance stories >>

Events

The 10th MedTech Investing Europe Conference
18th February 2010 - 19th February 2010
Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, Switzerland

Family Alternative Investment Conference
20th April 2010 - 21st April 2010
Monte Carlo

Campden Conferences is the global leader in providing private forums for ultra-affluent business owning families.

For over a decade Campden Conferences has been bringing together a global mix of prominent families and family business experts to learn about the key strategies and best practices successful family businesses implement to ensure family harmony and longevity.

Our exclusive closed-door meetings, held throughout Europe, the United States, Asia and the Middle East, provide the ideal setting for ultra-affluent business-owning families and their executives to discuss family/business dynamics, conduct business with their peers and plan for the future.

Family business leaders, private family offices and their closest advisors choose Campden because of our: Reputation, Quality and Privacy.

To view a calendar of our forthcoming events please click here. Anyone who books online will benefit from a 10% discount.

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