AsiaNet Daily Summary - Press Releases for Monday December 15

WASHINGTON, DC: Fannie Mae has confirmed that it will redeem another raft of principal amounts from various securities issues at a redemption price equal to 100 per cent of the principal amount redeemed, plus accrued interest thereon to the date of redemption.

www.fanniemae.com

NEW YORK and GUETERSLOH: The international media and entertainment companies Bertelsmann AG and Sony Corporation announced that they have signed a binding agreement to combine their recorded music businesses in a joint venture. The newly formed company, which will be known as Sony BMG, will be 50 per cent owned by Bertelsmann and 50 per cent owned by Sony Corporation of America, and will be based in New York.

www.bertelsmann.com

WASHINGTON: Fannie Mae has announced two benchmark notes issues.

www.fanniemae.com

LOS ANGELES: Columbia Pictures in association with Marvel Studios will release via satellite the theatrical teaser trailer for Spider-Man 2.

www.sony.com/spider-man

DUNSTABLE: Figures published today (15 December 2003) by OAG indicate that the airline industry is beginning to stabilise following an unprecedented period of turmoil.

www.oag.com

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