Vodafone holders reject activist plan

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The shareholders of UK telecommunications firm Vodafone Group PLC rejected the proposals of activist investor entity Efficient Capital Structures. The proposals included spinning off Vodafone's 45% stake in US-based Verizon Wireless and releasing $69.96 bil to shareholders via bond issues.

Management dynamics, Management, Investor relations, Company business management

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Vodafone to cut roaming charges before EU move

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Vodafone Group PLC of the United Kingdom has announced a reduction in roaming fees by 40 percent to less than 44 European cents (70 U.S. cents) a minute from over 90 European cents. The mobile phone industry has been hit with stiffer fee regulation by the European Union.

United Kingdom, Europe, Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Legal/Government Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, European Union, Fees

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Subscriber growth helps China Unicom results

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China Unicom Ltd. posted an almost 13-fold increase in its net profits for the 2001 first-half. The company posted 2.19 billion yuan (289.1 million euros) in net profits for the period.

China, Sales, profits & dividends, Profit, Profits, China Unicom Ltd.

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