ZURICH, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The following are some of the
main factors expected to affect Swiss stocks on Friday:
COMPANY STATEMENTS CPR-CH
* Starrag Group STGN.S said it will reorganise its
structure into four units. It is targeting average sales growth
of at least 5 percent per year and a consolidated earnings
before interest and tax margin of at least 8 percent in coming
years. STGN.S
* Bellevue Group BBN.S said it had decided to not
participate in a U.S. tax programme after an investigation by a
U.S. law firm found it has not violated U.S. tax laws.
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