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Telefonica bid for Vivo derailed

Telefónica has seen its designs on Brazil trashed after the Portuguese government blocked the acquisition of Portugal Telecom’s stake in Vivo
July 1, 2010 Written by James Middleton

Spanish and Latin American carrier Telefónica has seen its designs on Brazil trashed after the Portuguese government blocked the acquisition of Portugal Telecom’s stake in Vivo.

Tags; Brasilcel, Brazil, Portugal Telecom, Telefonica, Vivo, Americas, News & Analysis, Operator

Telefonica cannot block Vivo dividends says PT

Portugal Telecom is holding fast against Telefonica's attempts to muscle it out of Brazil
June 9, 2010 Written by Mike Hibberd

Portugal Telecom has denied that Telefonica is able to block dividends from the two operators’ Brazilian joint venture Vivo as analysts warn that the Portugese incumbent cannot afford to lose its presence in the high growth Brazilian market.

Tags; Brasilcel, Brazil, merger and acquisition, Portugal Telecom, Telefonica, Vivo, Americas, Networks, News & Analysis, Operator

Telefonica ups bid for Portugal Telecom’s share of Brasilcel

Telefonica has increased its offer to buy the 50 per cent of Brasilcel that is owned by Portugal Telecom to €6.5bn
June 2, 2010 Written by Mike Hibberd

Spanish incumbent and Latin American regional player Telefonica has increased its offer to buy the 50 per cent of Brazilian firm Brasilcel that is owned by its co-investor Portugal Telecom to €6.5bn.

Tags; Brasilcel, Brazil, Telefonica, Americas, News & Analysis, Operator