Chinese politics loom as major factor in merger talks between British firms

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Chinese politics is having an impact on the planned merger between British Telecommunications PLC and Cable and Wireless PLC. Cable and Wireless owns 57% of Hong Kong Telecommunications Ltd. The planned merger raises the question of whether the Chinese government, which has become increasingly anti-British in the run-up to 1997, will approve of the takeover of Hong Kong's leading telecommunications company by the UK's dominant telephone firm. Events in recent years have demonstrated the growing influence of Chinese politics over the Hong Kong business sector.

Economic aspects, British Telecommunications PLC, Hong Kong-China reunification question, Cable & Wireless PLC

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KPN puts Asia in sights with TNT takeover bid

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Royal PTT Nederland N.V. offered TNT Ltd. a $1.58 billion takeover bid. The offer, which was accepted by the TNT board, involves the cash purchase of each TNT share at A$2.45, a dividend of A$0.62 per share and a 50% premium of A$1.63 per share. Royal PTT, a Netherlands-based postal and telecommunications giant, stresses that the TNT brand name will be maintained once the takeover is authorized by Australian regulators.

Freight Transportation Arrangement, Freight Forwarders & Consolidators, Freight transportation industry, Freight forwarders, Royal PTT Nederland N.V., TNT Ltd.

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Bids for Australia

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Optus, an Australian telecom firm, has received various bids from a range of companies including Cable and Wireless. These potential acquirers and their proposals are discussed

Australia, Asset sales & divestitures, Optus Communications Proprietary Ltd.

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