All Italy articles – Page 3
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PremiumMacquarie makes bid for TIM’s fixed infra, state backing sweetens deal
Macquarie partners state lender CDP for latest offer on TIM’s fixed network infrastructure.
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PremiumTIM examining KKR’s latest bid for fixed-line infra
US private equity group puts forward non-binding offer for purchase of network infra, including Italian operator’s FiberCop and Sparkle assets.
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PremiumEx-Vodafone boss Colao to help steer General Atlantic ship
Vittorio Colao, former Italian minister and Vodafone CEO, named Vice-Chairman for EMEA at equity firm.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Group: Software AG touts Vodafone win
Software AG touts “fantastic” Vodafone win
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PeopleEx-Vodafone chief Colao returns to Verizon
After governmental stint comes to an end, Vittorio Colao retakes his Verizon board seat.
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OperationsNew-look INWIT board appoints Chairman, General Manager
INWIT Director Oscar Cicchetti gets Chairman gig.
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PeopleINWIT shortlists new board members following buyout
New board to be appointed at shareholder meeting on 4 October.
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M&AOpen Fiber–Telecom Italia merger “welcome”, says Colao
Italy’s Innovation Minister open to deal as long as “competition is maintained”.
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Public AffairsPwC fined for BT Italia fraud case
Auditor handed £1.75m fine for lack of “professional scepticism” relating to BT’s Italian operations.
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M&ATIM clears shareholder hurdle for INWIT stake sale
Vodafone to remain largest shareholder after TIM reduces stake.
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Partnerships & AlliancesINWIT joins Open Fiber for rural network boost
Vodafone and TIM’s towers JV to expand FWA to rural Italy with state-owned wholesale operator.
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PremiumVodafone pairs with Telecom Italia for rural 5G
Italian operators partner to win public tenders for 5G coverage in rural regions.
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PremiumTIM accepts Ardian bid for INWIT stake
Italian operator to sell majority of its stake in towers venture to private equity firm.
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M&APrivate equity fund offers to buy TIM’s INWIT stake
Telecom Italia looks set to further slim its interest in its towers JV with Vodafone. French fund Ardian leads the consortium of prospective buyers, with a majority share of TIM’s 15.4% stake on the table.
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PremiumM&A? We’re on it, insists Vodafone CEO
Activist investor Cevian Capital reportedly wants Vodafone management to push harder on in-market consolidation. Read reiterates claim that “pragmatic” and “open-minded” M&A has always been the plan under his watch, with returns-focused deals in Italy, Portugal, Spain, and the UK in the crosshairs. Vodafone knocks back Iliad bid for ...
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OperationsVodafone pushes sustainability with IoT farming pilot
MyFarmWeb platform being trialled in Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Spain. Move extends Group’s growing focus on agriculture vertical.
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M&AINWIT eyeing European towers for potential M&A
Vodafone and Telecom Italia TowerCo joint venture lays out framework for “financial flexibility”, enabling M&A when opportunities arise. CEO Giovanni Ferigo claims organic growth remains the focus, but admits interest in smaller European players. Capital allocated to enable inorganic options.
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M&ABT Italia offloads SAP services subsidiary
BT Global continues ‘global not national’ streamlining programme with the sale of Italian IT outsourcing outfit ERPTech. €4m+ deal leaves Italia lightweight but focused.
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M&AIliad makes move on Vodafone Italy
France-based Iliad Group said to have tabled an offer to Vodafone board last week. Vodafone share price gets short-lived bounce. Read’s self-styled “proactive” approach to M&A under the spotlight (again).