Valentia consortium beats out E-Island in bid for Eircom
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The Valentia consortium has outbid e-Island's offer to acquire Eircom PLC. Valentia offered 1.27 euros per share for Eircom, while e-Island offered 1.32 euros per share.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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Australian firm plans Eircom bid
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Babcock & Brown Ltd. of Australia is to launch an overture to acquire Eircom PLC of Ireland for approximately 2.4 billion Euros ($2.9 billion). Private equity buyouts of major European companies, particularly telecommunications enterprises is becoming a trend.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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Eircom accepts $3.11 billion bid from investment firm Babcock
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Eircom PLC of the United Kingdom has agreed to be acquired by Babcock & Brown Proprietary Ltd. of Australia for 2.42 billion Euros ($3.11 billion). Share price offer is 2.20 Euros ($2.83). The investment bank plans to upgrade the telecommunications operator.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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