All Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) articles – Page 56
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PremiumTMUS–Sprint deal on knife edge; mixed signals from DoJ
Deadline pushed back, but Legere still claims to be optimistic about chances. WSJ reports DoJ as reluctant on merger as “currently structured”. Continued lobbying in Washington makes final decision difficult to call.
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PremiumVodacom snaps up solution provider IoT.nxt
Business development partnership upgraded. Suggestions that times have changed regarding operator tie-ups.
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Suppliers & SCMVfI signs raft of deals for post-merger synergies
Fresh contracts with long-established suppliers Ericsson, HPE, and IBM. Merger partners wield more procurement power as VfI. Focus on back-office streamlining, virtualisation, and digital transformation. CEO Sharma says post-merger synergy targets are “ahead of track”.
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PremiumGroup finds face-saving NZ exit but Oz rejig stalls
Read’s portfolio cull in non-European markets continues. Group hopes it is third-time-lucky for a deal to remove shackles in NZ. Infrastructure funds offered up as new M&A buddies for Group in retreat. Auxit denied: TPG deal knockback dampens the mood.
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PremiumVodafone delivers remedy package for Liberty merger
Wholesale deal with Telefónica aims to secure Liberty merger go-ahead. Vodafone also commits to deliver OTT TV services in Germany. DT and broadcasters remain unimpressed. EC pushes back deadline again on merger investigation.
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PremiumDT puts T-Mobile mark reset on pause
Move might hint at a broader refresh of Group–US links.
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Strategy & ChangeHöttges back in Budapest
CEO’s second recent trip to capital raises questions. Speculation of Hungarian sale talks adds to intrigue.
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PremiumEuropean Commission launches probe into E-Plus merger
Potential headache for Telefónica Group as the European Commission investigates whether Telefónica has fulfilled its side of the deal that led to the acquisition of E-Plus, potentially putting pressure on the embattled German business.
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PremiumT‑Sys Brazil expands cloud platform with Atento takeover
Second tie-up in months, after Embratel IoT deal, suggests Brazil still in T‑Sys scope.
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PremiumRegulators put brakes on DT’s Dutch buyout
Lengthy Group statement shows difficulties changing minds in EC.