Poste Italiane stakes €10.8bn bid to buy Telecom Italia
Italy's Poste Italiane has launched an €10.8 billion bid to acquire Telecom Italia, marking a significant move in the Italian telecom sector.
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Telecom Italia Defies Top Investor, Approves $20 Billion Grid Sale to KKR
Telecom Italia (TIM) has approved the €19 billion ($20 billion) sale of its fixed-line network to U.S. private equity firm KKR, making it the first major European telecoms group to divest its landline grid. The deal, supported by the Italian government, is seen as crucial for TIM's debt-laden revival and Italy's efforts to bridge its digital divide. The sale, which could reach €22 billion with debt, is expected to close in the summer of 2024 and would allow TIM to reduce its financial debt by around €14 billion. Leading shareholder Vivendi, which owns 24% of TIM, has opposed the sale and plans to challenge it legally.
From Potential Buyer to Potential Failure: The Troubles of Telecom Italia and Its Failed Attempt to Acquire Apple
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