- France: The French government decided to increase by 2 million additional shares the THOMSON MULTIMEDIA share offer, which it wanted to sell to the public in the framework of the privatisation of the electronics company (see EI of 18&19 September). Furthermore, it set at EUR 80 per share the minimum price offered to individuals. The final sale price for the group's shares will be announced on 5 October after the subscription period having started on Monday 2 October. - United Kingdom: ...