18 apr 2008 11:55

France Telecom bekräftar intresse för TeliaSonera men förhandlar inte

France Telecom bekräftar i dag, med ett pressmeddelande, sitt intresse för att förvärva TeliaSonera. Men man påpekar samtidigt att det inte pågår några förhandlingar i det här stadiet.

Så här skriver France Telecom i sitt pressmeddelande:

”The announced privatisation of TeliaSonera could present a strategic opportunity. France Telecom and TeliaSonera are in fact two complementary groups with a common strategic vision of the sector, and both have accomplished a significant transformation of their business models. A transaction could only occur with strict respect for France Telecom's commitments regarding its medium-term debt to gross operating margin ratio, and its cash dividend policy.
Exploratory steps have been taken. However, no negotiations have commenced at this stage and therefore no decision in respect of such an opportunity is in the process of being taken.”