Vodafone could sweeten its bid for Mannesmann
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Vodafone AirTouch PLC is considering increasing its hostile bid to acquire Mannesmann AG if the latter's board recommends a deal. Vodafone could offer to acquire Mannesmann for more than $150 billion (148 billion euros).
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Mannesmann's defense fails to sway some investors
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Article discussing how several of Mannesmann AG's investors are supporting the Euro127.6 billion ($128.9 billion) hostile bid by Vodafone AirTouch PLC, even as the German telecom firm is trying to fight off an offer from Vodafone.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 1999
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European wireless network is elusive
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Vodafone Airtouch's proposed acquisition of Mannesman is setting the stage for a pan-European wireless network that will be hard to rival.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 1999
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