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Idea Cellular takes over Spice Communications

June 26, 2008 By Kunal Gangar 3 Comments


 

Birla group owned, Idea Cellular announced that they will be taking over Spice Communications by acquiring 40.8% stake at Rs. 77.30/share from the Spice Group. The power hungry Idea will also team up with Telekom Malaysia International to take 20% more stake by offering an open price of Rs. 77.30/share to existing shareholders.

Advantages to Idea after the takeover are that:
– They will gain a direct entry in regions of Punjab and Karnataka, which account for 11% of India’s total wireless subscribers.
– 44 lakh customers in their pocket.

The deal is expected to close by the end of this year.

Filed Under: Telecom Tagged With: cellular, communications, idea, spice

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  1. shanthraj says

    August 24, 2008 at 2:41 pm

    why is it for.i need complete information.can you send me…

  2. shanthraj says

    August 24, 2008 at 2:44 pm

    i need complete information

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