Hefty fees offered in Japan buyout could spur M&A
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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.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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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.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Greece lowers OTE holding through bond issue
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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.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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