The TRADE

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The migration also brings new software versions, aiding with changes in market models and workflows, as well as a redesign and implementation of new data centres and telecommunication infrastructure. The migration follows Euronext’s acquisition of the Borsa Italian Cash and Derivatives markets exchange in April 2021.

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M&A Leadership Council

MAY 23, 2024

It's a Single Anxiety That Can Manifest in Many Areas By M&A Leadership Council For M&A professionals in the Integration Management Office (IMO), their biggest fear is arguably failing to realize the full value of the merger or acquisition. Aligning the cultures has been critical to achieving operational harmony.

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Washington, DC, (February 7, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that it has added a new managing director, Paul Carter, to its Technology Services and Telecom practices.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 17, 2024

The FOCUS Telecom Technology and Services group consists of two professionals with a combined 30+ years of transaction experience across a wide variety of telecommunications-related companies. This was Pavlov Media’s acquisition of a 45-mile fiber ring in Tallahassee, Florida. The EBITDA multiple for this transaction was not announced.

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Software Equity Group

MARCH 26, 2024

While these are just a handful of reasons why PEs love SaaS companies , it’s no wonder that top PE firms continue to focus on SaaS acquisitions. The firm seeks to invest in the financial services, healthcare, technology, media, telecommunications, business, and consumer services sectors. The firm currently employs 31 professionals.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 1, 2023

Danny is a telecommunications industry veteran who has led several private equity backed companies. Celito’s continually growing fiber network, commitment to exceptional client experience, and deep understanding of the local market are the foundation to create the preeminent service provider in the region."

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M&A Leadership Council

AUGUST 15, 2022

Few companies divest units immediately following an acquisition (unless they are compelled to do so by antitrust regulators), but many companies divest them eventually. In any given year, nearly half of the acquisitions that occur come about because the sellers are divesting a company unit. baby Bells”) to handle local calls.

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Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

“The vulnerability of the European photonics supply chain may lead to serious knock-on impacts on key European industrial sectors,” including healthcare, manufacturing, defense and security, telecommunications and automotive. Worker shortage An even more serious problem may be the shortage of workers.

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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

MARCH 22, 2024

CMA plans in-depth investigation into deal that would create UK’s largest mobile phone operator The planned merger between Vodafone and Three UK, which would create the UK’s largest mobile phone operator, has been referred to an in-depth investigation by the competition regulator.

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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

MARCH 15, 2024

UK telecoms group says some of proceeds will be returned to investors via share buybacks Business live – latest updates Vodafone is selling its Italian business to Swisscom for €8bn (£6.8bn) cash and plans to return €4bn to shareholders.

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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

JANUARY 26, 2024

CMA will assess impact proposed deal could have on competition for consumers and businesses Business live – latest updates The UK competition regulator has launched an investigation into the proposed merger of Vodafone and Three to create the UK’s largest mobile phone operator.

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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Tie-up is a ‘terrible deal for Britain’ that also poses risks for national security, Unite claims Mobile phone bills could rise by as much as £300 a year as a result of the merger of the UK operations of Vodafone and the owner of Three , a trade union has said.

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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Unite union says payout shows Three is highly profitable, and proposed merger is ‘clear attack on consumers’ A record £2bn dividend payment to the owners of the telecoms firm Three sparked a row over the weekend as it was claimed that the huge payout showed the firm was profiteering and that its planned merger with Vodafone was “a clear attack on consumers”. (..)

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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

JUNE 14, 2023

Deal to combine firms’ British telecoms networks likely to face competition scrutiny Vodafone and the owner of Three have agreed a deal to merge their British telecoms networks in a move that will create the UK’s largest mobile phone operator. The two companies are the UK’s third- and fourth-biggest operators respectively.

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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

JUNE 28, 2023

Evidence across world shows consolidation results in price hikes for consumers, job losses and big payouts for owners • Mobile and broadband firms accused of fuelling ‘greedflation’ Nearly one in three UK households are struggling to pay for their phone or internet service , the highest level on record.

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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

JUNE 27, 2023

Exclusive: Ofcom is facing calls to intervene after companies pushed through prices rises of up to 17% this year Mobile and broadband firms accused of fuelling UK ‘greedflation’ with major price hikes Case study: ‘I’m being forced to make difficult choices’ In the autumn of 2020, bosses at BT were faced with a problem.

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Benchmark International

MARCH 14, 2024

Benchmark International's US-based client, an automation and throughput optimization software company, completed a transaction with a larger industry leader.

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Devensoft

AUGUST 24, 2023

By melding the proficiencies, assets, and potentials residing within distinct business sectors or entities under a single organizational umbrella, the practice of mergers and acquisitions unveils dormant possibilities, propels inventive evolution, and champions the delivery of unparalleled outcomes.

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Benchmark International

JUNE 30, 2023

The communications industry has witnessed rapid changes and advancements in recent years, driven by technological innovations and changing consumer demands.

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Growth Business

AUGUST 22, 2023

There were some notable trends in the latest unicorns, notably fintech (unsurprisingly), IT and telecommunications, and AI. Recently, it has been acquired by Armada Acquisition Corp in a deal worth $2bn. #16 Which sectors are trending? And it looks like that trend will remain with the fresh crop of soonicorns, too.

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