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Navigating Ericsson’s Financial Turbulence Amid Vonage Acquisition

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 18, 2023

Swedish telecom giant, Ericsson, navigates uncertain market conditions as shares nosedive due to less-than-stellar sales and the aftermath of Vonage acquisition. CEO Börje Ekholm’s outlook paints a cautious but proactive stance into 2024, with reiteration that long-term EBITA margin targets remain unaltered. Despite this, debates swirl around the company’s decision to acquire Vonage and its impact on the downturn. Could potential partnerships and strategic moves towards Open RAN and Cloud RAN be the missing puzzle pieces to Ericsson’s comeback?

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Cellnex-Stonepeak Deal: A New Chapter in Nordic Telecommunications

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 2, 2023

The telecommunications realm of Sweden and Denmark is on the brink of a substantial transformation, with Stonepeak’s impending acquisition of a 49% stake in Cellnex Nordics. Despite alterations in ownership, operational management remains with Cellnex. However, the agreement awaits regulatory approval, with full expectancy of completion by Q1 2024. The funding injection is anticipated to bolster Cellnex’s debt reduction strategy, aiming for a coveted S&P investment grade credit rating. Both parties share a positive outlook, viewing this step as critical in Cellnex’s broader shift towards consolidation.

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DoCoMo’s Bold Acquisition: Boosting Loyalty Programme with Intage Holdings

By Aiste Kryzanovske September 11, 2023

NTT DoCoMo, a leading Japanese mobile operator, has initiated a bold move to deepen its collaboration with data gathering giant, Intage Holdings, through a lucrative public tender offer. Attempting to leverage sharper client insights, the ambitious endeavor seeks to enhance marketing abilities and enrich customer experience. Could this pave the way to innovative solutions for societal issues?

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Balancing M&A Activities Amid Telecommunications Market Uncertainty

By Rugile Bertule June 28, 2023

Industry expert Jonny Parkinson illuminates the landscape of telecommunications mergers and acquisitions amidst economic shake-ups and global tensions. Despite a dip in deal-making activity, recent predictions suggest a strategic surge in the back half of 2023. Drawing upon the resilience of telecom firms in the face of change, Parkinson underscores the potential offered by technologies like AI and cloud computing to maintain competitiveness, even encouraging alternative structuring concepts and careful due diligence for prospective M&A targets.