Deutsche Telekom is rumored to be pursuing a merger between T-Mobile and MetroPCS Communications. How the merger may be executed appears to be a moving target at the moment. It could take the form of a stock-swap, giving Deutsche Telekom control of the combined entity, or it could be an initial public offering. Deutsche Telekom reportedly is considering an outright sale of T-Mobile as well. Also, there are other companies Deutsche Telekom is said to have lined up for negotiations along any of these lines.
Rumored Merger Could Give T-Mobile a Shot in the Arm
Posted by: Erika Morphy May 10, 2012 03:18 PMDeutsche Telekom is rumored to be pursuing a merger between T-Mobile and MetroPCS Communications. How the merger may be executed appears to be a moving target at the moment. It could take the form of a stock-swap, giving Deutsche Telekom control of the combined entity, or it could be an initial public offering. Deutsche Telekom reportedly is considering an outright sale of T-Mobile as well. Also, there are other companies Deutsche Telekom is said to have lined up for negotiations along any of these lines.