Italian government backs TIM’s access network plan
TIM and the Italian government appear to be approaching common ground over the future of Italy’s broadband network.
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As MasMovil becomes latest acquisition target, are more takeovers on the horizon?
KKR, Cinven and Providence have combined forces to buy Spanish telco MasMovil, but with depressed share prices and regulatory opinions shifting, it could just be the first corporate transaction.
KKR sets aside $1bn to muscle in on European data centre market
US investment firm KKR has outlined vague plans to fuel growth in the European data centre market with $1 billion for a build-to-suit and roll-up acquisition data centre platform.
VC money continues to flow into European fixed networks
KKR is the latest investment firm to pump cash into European telecoms infrastructure, and with traditional investments on wobbly ground, the trend is set to continue.
United Internet buys Versatel Germany
German internet service provider United Internet this week signed an agreement with private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts to acquire all outstanding shares of network operator Versatel for €586m in cash.
Everything Everywhere target for VC buyers, says report
Everything Everywhere could be the subject of a takeover bid by private equity house KKR, which also owns British retailers Boots and Pets at Home. The bid is being masterminded by former EE CEO Tom Alexander, who is said to have held discussions with KKR and private equity group Apax, the Financial Times reported.
Arun Sarin returns to investment firm KKR
Arun Sarin, former chief of world leading carrier Vodafone has reappeared as a senior advisor to his old employer –investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR).
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