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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 M&A in Emerging Markets Expected to Remain Hot

LONDON (Dow Jones) -- Telecom deals in emerging markets such as sub-Saharan Africa, Russia and the Middle East are likely to continue apace in 2008, despite the global credit crisis.  more

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