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- 1982-1985 (Creation)
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1 file
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Contains correspondence relating to the Observer group's actual and expected financial performance during the early 1980s.Correspondence is dated 1982-1985, but figures are included going back to 1981. Includes figures and financial reports showing: the group's overdraft position; profit and loss accounts; sales forecasts; production and editorial costs forecasts; overheads; cash flow forecasts and actual figures plotted on monthly and yearly graphs; budget overspends; and the analysis of revenue and of expenditure (by cost centre), along with related memorandums.
Primary correspondents include: Ray Brazell, David Bishop, Brian Blelloch, Roger Harrison and Nicholas Morrell.
Creator: The Observer Limited; Managing Director's Office; Roger Harrison
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Records identifying individuals' salaries are closed in accordance with DPA.
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- Harrison; Desmond Roger Wingate (1933-); managing director and chief executive of The Observer (Subject)
- Bishop; David J (fl.1980); director of finance of The Observer (Subject)
- Blelloch; Brian S (fl.1980s); Observer employee (Subject)
- Brazell; Raymond (fl 1982-1985); Observer employee (Subject)
- Morrell; Nicholas J; chief executive of The Observer (Subject)