All SoftBank articles – Page 3

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    Partnerships & Alliances

    DT set for trio of Vision Fund tie ups: Claure

    2021-09-08T13:15:00Z

    SoftBank to give DT a big reservoir of digital partners to draw from as it seeks new revenue streams, starting with European e-mobility, learning, and fintech players. Claure talks up ‘convergence’ and long-term nature of relationship between SoftBank and DT. SoftBank exec looking to make big impression after securing ...

  • Elsewhere in Vodafone Partner Markets: MTS acquires Factorin
    Strategy & Change

    Elsewhere in Vodafone Partner Markets: MTS acquires Factorin

    2021-09-08T12:45:00Z

    Developments from around Vodafone’s softpower network. MTS acquires control of Factorin. SoftBank continues satellite broadband endeavours. Musical chairs at Tele2.

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    Premium

    DT trades Dutch NatCo for a scoop of US, plus sprinkles

    2021-09-07T07:41:00Z

    Former DT CEO Obermann steps in with buyout of T-Mobile Netherlands through Apax–Warburg Pincus consortium. Deal is culmination of turnaround effort launched in 2016 when last attempt to sell NatCo fell through. Exit opens the lid on a box of intriguing strategic options for DT. DT directs some of ...

  • Timotheus Höttges - Shareholder's meeting 2019
    M&A

    Höttges “ready” for Drahi tête-à-tête after BT raid

    2021-08-12T18:34:00Z

    DT confirms Altice’s secretive acquisition of a large BT holding went unflagged. Group “open” to discussions and sees prospect of “exciting” developments towards end of 2021. DT accentuates lack of pressure to sell up, should Altice target its holding.

  • DT’s deal-maker Langheim studies his share options
    Premium

    DT’s deal-maker Langheim studies his share options

    2021-05-24T11:40:00Z

    The long journey to the top in the USA is not yet complete, but DT’s message is that patience is paying off and reiterates plans to take the number-one slot. European portfolio reshaping in pipeline, with Dutch “crown jewel” TMNL prepped for ownership rejig and carve-out of “kingmaker” tower ...

  • DT looks forward to big payday from US “racehorse”
    Premium

    DT looks forward to big payday from US “racehorse”

    2021-05-24T11:25:00Z

    Praise and pragmatism for American powerhouse at Capital Markets Day. No clues on timing for securing NatCo majority, but Group not in a hurry. New twist in relationship as NatCo and Group collaborate on B2B services. “Trans-Atlantic synergies” boost TMUS enterprise plan. Sprint International assets left hanging amid B2B ...

  • btw323-tt-bt-sourced-globality
    Suppliers & SCM

    BT Sourced adopts Globality’s smart purchasing tech

    2021-04-13T14:37:00Z

    Pourrat’s new ProcureCo leveraging AI to “transform” buying processes. Globality platform to enable simpler, speedier way of doing business. Tie-up of importance to ECG compliance strategy.

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    Strategy & Change

    Q4 FY20: TMUS highlights DT’s ‘positive headache’

    2021-04-03T00:00:00Z

    Group leadership relaxed on quandary of when to push button on re-acquisition of majority control in powerhouse NatCo. TMUS on track with Sprint integration, emphasising huge cash flow potential DT could tap into for expansion across Group.

  • dtw103-tt-europe-natcos-stakes
    Strategy & Change

    Deutsche Telekom’s stakes in Europe NatCos creep up

    2021-03-10T09:07:00Z

    Share buybacks increase holdings in Hrvatski Telekom, Magyar Telekom, and OTE. Group ends FY20 with a much-reduced 43.4% stake in T-Mobile US, but Bonn still calls management shots.