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Telefónicawatch: election news jolts play for home advantage
Analyst Briefing: Spanish incumbent seeks to bring together a stronger and leaner domestic base for growth and efficiency across its business, announcing a major reorganisation of Group- and country-level functions. But just as it decides to focus on home delivery, Telefónica’s leadership receives a curveball with news of a snap election in Spain.
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