Telefonica aims to buy out 4 Latin American units

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Telefonica SA is planning to buy out 4 units in Latin America. The company's 21 billion euros plan entails an all-share tender offer for 100% share of its four phone units.

Latin America, Telefonica S.A.

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Telefonica confirms it may widen deal for Motorola assets

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Telefonica SA acknowledged that it is engaged in talks for the acquisition of Motorola Inc.'s wireless operations located in six countries. Telefonica has already acquired Motorola's five wireless businesses in Mexico.

United States, Telephone Communication, Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing, Electronics, Electronic Components and Accessories, Electronics industry, Telefonica S.A., Motorola Inc., MOT

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BT is said to have boosted Airtel stake

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British Telecommunications PLC (BT) has purchased an additional share in Airtel SA for approximately $2 billion. BT acquired an additional 16.28% share in Airtel, a mobile-telephone operator based in Spain. According to people familiar with the situation however, BT may not be able to maintain control of the additional share. AirTouch Communications Inc., another stockholder in Airtel, could carry out its right to purchase part of the 16.28% share due to certain agreements.

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BT purchases additional 16.28% share in Airtel SA for approximately $2 billion

United Kingdom, Cellular and Other Wireless Telecommunications, Mobile Radio Services, Wireless communications services, Abstract, British Telecommunications PLC, Airtel S.A.

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