Hefty fees offered in Japan buyout could spur M&A

Article Abstract:

Ripplewood Holdings LLC's leveraged buyout of Japan Telecom Holdings Co. could spark a series of mergers and acquisitions. The buyout of Japan Telecom is valued at 260 billion yen (1.93 billion euros). The banks that are arranging the first major leveraged buyout in Japan's history are offering high fees in order to attract potential lenders.

United States, Japan, Acquisitions & mergers, Financial Services, Finance and Insurance, Financial services industry, Company acquisition/merger, Communications industry, Leveraged buyouts, Company business planning, Ripplewood Holdings L.L.C., Japan Telecom Holdings Co.

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OTE is unlikely to find strategic partner soon

Article Abstract:

The finance ministry of Greece will have difficulty in selling off the strategic minority share of Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA (OTE) that is available for purchase. Investors have raised concerns of too much government control and small value.

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Greece lowers OTE holding through bond issue

Article Abstract:

The government of Greece is reducing its share of Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA (OTE). The government will lower its share from 51% to 36% by way of a bond issue.

Asset sales & divestitures, Securities

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