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In 1985, the company took steps to modernize its operations, taking into account the developing global realities of the era.
1985: Decentralization of operations begins.
These moves helped improve the company's financial position, boosting revenues to FFr 850 million by 1989, and putting it--temporarily--in the black.
1991: AFP enters a joint venture, called AFX News, with the Financial Times.
1997: AFP launches Internet financial new service called 'Mine and Yours Trésorie.'
In 1999 AFP broke a long tradition when it hired a non-French editor-in-chief, Eric Wishart, a Scotsman.
1999: Companynews Internet news service is initiated.
2000: AFP purchases 100 percent controlling interest of AFX.
Euro strikes dollar parity for first time since 2002
Washington (AFP) - 07/12/2022 - 00:34Webb telescope reveals deepest infrared image of early universe
Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - 07/12/2022 - 13:43Ukraine says 'special op' frees five from Russian-held Kherson
Brussels (AFP) - 07/12/2022 - 11:50EU approves one billion euros in financial aid to Ukraine
Moscow (AFP) - 07/12/2022 - 09:14Russia reports first case of monkeypox
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| Company name | Founded date | Revenue | Employee size | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart's Shops | 1945 | $1.7B | 4,500 | - |
| Burris Optics | 1972 | $98.0M | 50 | 4 |
| American Building Supply | 1985 | $6.0M | 19 | 4 |
| Fruit of the Loom | 1851 | $6.6B | 32,400 | 17 |
| Workwear Outfitters | 1923 | $850.0M | 3,000 | - |
| Ffr | - | - | - | - |
| Ramar Foods | 1968 | $28.3M | 100 | 6 |
| Winter Gardens Quality Foods | 1946 | $59.4M | 27 | - |
| TransPak | 1952 | $50.0M | 210 | - |
| Premier Store Fixtures | - | $34.0M | 350 | - |
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