Articles tagged with: Alltel and Ovum

Telecoms dealmaking on hold in 4Q '08

According to a new study from Ovum, global economic downturn depressed valuations and dealmaking in the telecom sector in 4Q 2008. Based on Ovum's report, M&A deal count was 129 in 4Q08, from 192 in 4Q07, with only four deals valued above US$1 billion, from 10 in 4Q07.  more

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Telecoms Shines Amid the Gloom

Independent analyst comment - John Lively, VP Forecasting and Analysis at Ovum  more

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Verizon Stuck With Vodafone In Wireless Arm, For Now"

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- It appears as if Verizon Communications hit a road block with Vodafone Group over joint venture Verizon Wireless.  more

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Potential Buyers Seen Unlikely To Step Up For Alltel

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- While alltel Corp. may appear to be an attractive acquisition target, few buyers are likely to step up in the near term.  more

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