All Ángel Vilá articles – Page 5
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Network & InfrastructureTelefónica revives Bluevía brand for Spanish FibreCo
Crédit Agricole Assurances and Vauban Infrastructure Partners to buy 45% of new JV.
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M&APrisa sale calls time on Telefónica political ambitions
Álvarez-Pallete declares the telco “should not be in the business of opinion-making” after offloading the bulk of its 9% stake in Spanish media group Prisa.
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M&ATelefónica receives bids for minority stake in Spanish rural FibreCo
Spanish media suggests either 45% or 49% is up for grabs.
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Financial & PerformanceQ1 FY22: Telefónica facing challenges with a spring in its step
Strong start to FY22 saw cross-examination on prospect of a quick upgrade on guidance for the year. VM O2 the odd one out as three of Telefónica’s core markets show strengthening operational performance and clear vision for market evolution. Telefónica Tech building momentum, but strategy of buying short-term growth ...
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M&ATelefónica wants €1bn for 49% stake in Spanish rural FibreCo
Group issues sales prospectus for new fibre JV. “Host of possible interested parties”, according to Spanish media outlets, with winner to be decided by the end of the year.
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M&ATelefónica’s Vilá welcomes merger of rivals in ‘fragmented’ Spanish market
Telefónica COO again questions whether Telefónica should now be seen as a dominant player. Vodafone said to be exploring options for its fixed assets in Spain.
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PremiumRural network spin-off plan revived
New FibreCo to hit the ground running with contribution of existing customers and infrastructure. COO alludes to desire to ‘trigger consolidation’ of altnet fibre space. Spanish FibreCo to have a regional focus, with a nationwide InfraCo ruled out. Search now underway for investors to take a minority stake in ...
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Network & InfrastructureTelefónica puts price on Spanish FibreCo — reports
Group appoints AZ Capital and BBVA to support stake sale in rural fibre business. Pension and private equity funds among prospective buyers.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica offers redundancy plan to almost 3,000 staff
Unions still not satisfied with latest redundancy offer. Group offers a higher pay increase of 1.5% for 2023.
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Content & TVMovistar, DAZN secure five-year La Liga deals
La Liga generates €4.95bn in revenue from new round of concessions. Movistar’s controversial agreement on hold ahead of talks between Telefónica and regulator CNMC.
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PremiumTelefónica Q3 FY21 Guidance and spend: hanging fire in uncertain times
Positive results not enough for Telefónica to lift guidance. Grip on spend remains in place, with focus on volume and mix discipline.
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PremiumTelefónica Q3 FY21: Wary Group sticks to plan as recovery builds
Operator maintains rebound from pandemic with growth in earnings and revenue, and confirmation of guidance. All major OBs in growth and Hispam changes look to be having impact. Executives appear wary of conditions, with inflation and coronavirus lingering. Lid kept on capex as Group asserts discipline. Infra-Tech M&A frenzy ...
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Strategy & ChangeSpain’s ‘big three’ agitate for consolidation
Top execs at Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone indicate ‘enough is enough’ in Spain’s hyper-competitive market. Telefónica Group COO says Spanish incumbent can play “facilitator role” for consolidation in a market that is “not sustainable”. Vodafone CEO’s patience running out on low returns from southern Europe; looking to “actively engage” ...
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Network & InfrastructureCiti said to be charged with Telefónica Spanish infra sale
Rumours continue to circulate around Telefónica’s fibre monetisation plans in Spain. Investment bank understood to have valued Spanish fibre infrastructure at €14bn. Sale speculation comes despite Telefónica classing its Spanish fibre infrastructure as a “strategic asset”. Report suggests Group is seeking resources to finance investments in 5G and digitisation. ...
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Strategy & ChangeEvans elevated to lead Telefónica’s digital strategy
Former O2 UK CEO takes a step up the Group management ladder after missing out on role as head of merged UK JV. Potential for pivotal digital double act with Chema Alonso bringing innovation expertise to be harnessed by Evans’ commercial nous. Navarro remains as key adviser to Chairman, ...
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PremiumMystery of Telefónica’s vanishing digital revenue as Tech takes off
Hard-fought progress at the start to the year looks set to provide a base to hit guidance, with management seeming open to improving outlook as the year progresses. Group keeping its options open on monetising Hispanoamérica interests and its fibre infrastructure in Europe. Telefónica Tech is open for business ...
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Network & InfrastructureVivo taps CDPQ for fibre spin out, as KKR invests in Chile
Telefónica|Vivo signs a 50:50 deal with Quebec-based investor to launch FiBrasil. Wholesale fibre provider will expand Vivo’s geographic reach, while the OB focuses on upgrading its existing fixed-network footprint. Long-heralded $1bn Chilean InfraCo plans culminate with KKR taking 60% stake.
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Strategy & ChangeCould Telefónica exit Uruguay next?
Telecom Argentina reportedly mulling play for the Group’s local unit. Telefónica executives stress they remain open to all options to reduce its exposure in the Hispanoamérica region. Group continuing to experience frustrations in snakes-and-ladder-esque regional divestment programme.
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M&ACellnex open to Telxius grab
TowerCo CEO cheerfully talks up prospect of acquiring stake in Group’s infrastructure business. Idea of Telefónica-Cellnex tie mooted previously — and never totally quashed. Telefónica’s weakening debt profile may prompt inorganic action around infrastructure.
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