Übernahme: Fusion von Telekom mit T-Mobile US in Gefahr
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Deutsche Telekom reportedly puts possible merger with its US subsidiary T-Mobile US on hold, according to a media report. The German firm decided not to submit a formal bid, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing informed sources. This decision stems partly from the resistance of the employee council. However, it remains possible that the company could reconsider offering an offer at a later date.
A spokesperson for both Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile US declined to comment. A merger would create the world's largest telecommunications company. Deutsche Telekom holds a dominant 54 percent stake in T-Mobile US. Yet, the merger plans have been met with skepticism for some time. In September, activist investor Elliott Associates made a move to prevent the merger by joining the Bonn-based firm, urging instead for measures to boost the stock value, such as share buybacks.
Moreover, the challenges facing the endeavor are significant: among other requirements, the German government, as the largest telecommunications shareholder, would need to agree, and concerns could arise over losing state oversight if the company's headquarters were relocated abroad.
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