Historical background from 1988

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	1999		Successful merger of PetroFina and Total
			Takeover bid for English China Clays by Imerys (formely Imétal)
			Disposal of gas interests by Cometra Energy (Canada)
			CLT-UFA sold almost all its stake in the Premiere pay television channel to Groupe Kirchh
			Lasmo launches a friendly takeover bid for Monument Oil and Gas
			GBL shareholding in Electrafina breaks through the 80% level
			Purchase and cancellation by Audiofina of its own bonds redeemable shares
			Agreements to raise the GBL/Electrafina stake in Audiofina from 50% to 78%
			TotalFina launches a takeover bid for Elf Aquitaine to form the world's 4th largest oil company
			Additional investment in Suez Lyonnaise des Eaux
			Sale of Calgon and Copperweld by Imerys
			Investment in Rhodia