Telecom Italia (TIM) has signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with Italian state lender CDP and has started formal talks of a potential merger between the phone group’s network with that of smaller broadband rival Open Fiber. The development comes at a… Read More ›
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CVC Capital Partners submits non-binding bid for 49% stake in Telecom Italia’s enterprise services arm
As per two sources familiar with the matter at hand, CVC Capital Partners has submitted a non-binding expression of interest for a stake up to 49% in Telecom Italia’s (TIM) enterprise services arm. The non-binding approach targets a business of… Read More ›
Telecom Italia open to find solution on single fiber optic network, open to governance issue as well: CEO
On Thursday, in an interview to Italian daily La Repubblica, the CEO of Telecom Italia (TIM) stated, TIM will not accept less than 50% of any single broadband network but is ready to find a solution over governance of the… Read More ›
Spinning-off network assets from Telecom Italia (TIM) risks 20k jobs
Italy’s government is weighing the pros and cons of spinning-off the fixed-line network of former telecoms monopolist Telecom Italia. On Friday, a source within telecoms union UILCOM disclosed, plans to spin off the fixed-line network of former telecoms monopolist Telecom… Read More ›
Elliott can boost Telecom Italia’s shares
Defending its management of Telecom Italia (TIM), Elliott stated TIM’s board has only partially adopted its recommendations. Vivendi, TIM’s top shareholder, and Elliott have fought to control Tim’s board. In the article below, Elliott defends its stands and points out… Read More ›
Solidarity measures key metrics in Telecom Italia’s cost restructuring strategy
Why cut jobs when solidarity measures can garner equivalent results? On Tuesday, as per a source familiar with the matter at hand, as part of the ‘solidarity’ measures Telecom Italia has signed with trade unions, it will achieve savings that… Read More ›
Italian court suspends Telecom Italia’s $88 million fine
Having suspended the sentence, the Italian court has set July 24 as the next date of the hearing wherein it will pronounce the reasons for its judgment. In a significant development, an Italian court has suspended the $88 million (74.3… Read More ›
Berenberg slashes Telecom Italia’s price target
The price cut comes midst political headwinds and issues stemming from new competition and corporate governance. With Berenberg cut its price target on Telecom Italia (TIM), citing headwinds stemming from governance issues and new competition, TIM’s share prices fell more… Read More ›
Strategic decision as to who will control Telecom Italia’s assets to be decided today
So as to protect Telecom Italia, Italy’s state lender, CDP, is likely to purchase a stake in the firm to protect its strategic assets. On Thursday, as per two sources familiar with the matter at hand, CDP, Italy’s state… Read More ›