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Consortium led by Xavier Niel clears regulatory approval to acquire Ukraine's #1 fixed telco Datagroup-Volia; Pursuing merger with #3 mobile operator Lifecell; Significant investment planned in Ukraine

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Monday, April 8, 2024

Once the transaction has closed, the consortium led by NJJ intends to merge Datagroup-Volia with Lifecell, the country's #3 and fastest-growing mobile operator.

Key Points: 
  • Once the transaction has closed, the consortium led by NJJ intends to merge Datagroup-Volia with Lifecell, the country's #3 and fastest-growing mobile operator.
  • The combined Datagroup-Volia-Lifecell entity will be led by Mykhaylo Shelemba, current Datagroup CEO, as Group CEO.
  • This historic transaction is the first major investment by a new market entrant since the full-fledged invasion, as well as a significant investment in domestic infrastructure in Ukraine.
  • We are confident that this deal will start a new page in Ukraine's telecom market and inspire others considering investing in Ukraine."

Consortium led by Xavier Niel clears regulatory approval to acquire Ukraine's #1 fixed telco Datagroup-Volia; Pursuing merger with #3 mobile operator Lifecell; Significant investment planned in Ukraine

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 8, 2024

Once the transaction has closed, the consortium led by NJJ intends to merge Datagroup-Volia with Lifecell, the country's #3 and fastest-growing mobile operator.

Key Points: 
  • Once the transaction has closed, the consortium led by NJJ intends to merge Datagroup-Volia with Lifecell, the country's #3 and fastest-growing mobile operator.
  • The combined Datagroup-Volia-Lifecell entity will be led by Mykhaylo Shelemba, current Datagroup CEO, as Group CEO.
  • This historic transaction is the first major investment by a new market entrant since the full-fledged invasion, as well as a significant investment in domestic infrastructure in Ukraine.
  • We are confident that this deal will start a new page in Ukraine's telecom market and inspire others considering investing in Ukraine."

Kinnevik’s Tele2 stake acquired by Freya Investissement

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Freya Investissement will become the reference shareholder of Tele2 upon closing of the transaction.

Key Points: 
  • Freya Investissement will become the reference shareholder of Tele2 upon closing of the transaction.
  • Freya Investissement (“Freya”), a special investment vehicle jointly owned by iliad and NJJ Holding, today announces that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire approximately 19.8% of the share capital of Tele2 AB (publ) (“Tele2” or the “Company”) from Kinnevik AB (publ) (“Kinnevik”), an investment company focused on digital consumer businesses.
  • The investment offers Freya an attractive opportunity to become the reference shareholder in Tele2, a company that shares important characteristics with iliad.
  • Furthermore, the transaction will not entail that Freya will be under any obligation to make a mandatory takeover offer to the shareholders of Tele2.

Investor group NewGAMe and Bruellan withdraws proposals for GAM EGM

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

On 7 August, the Group requested that GAM changes the date of the EGM to allow shareholders to vote with the full knowledge of the outcome of Liontrust's [LIO:LON] offer.

Key Points: 
  • On 7 August, the Group requested that GAM changes the date of the EGM to allow shareholders to vote with the full knowledge of the outcome of Liontrust's [LIO:LON] offer.
  • The Group will request a new EGM to be held once the results of Liontrust's offer are known.
  • Given the only items on the agenda for the EGM were the Group’s proposals, the Group strongly advises GAM to cancel the 18 August event rather than incur unnecessary costs holding a meeting with an empty agenda.
  • A copy of the letter to GAM withdrawing the EGM proposals can be found here:

Investor group NewGAMe and Bruellan discloses 7.5 per cent stake in GAM Holding AG

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

The Group holds or has the right to exercise voting rights attached to a combined amount of c.12 million shares in GAM, representing approximately 7.5 per cent of the issued share capital.

Key Points: 
  • The Group holds or has the right to exercise voting rights attached to a combined amount of c.12 million shares in GAM, representing approximately 7.5 per cent of the issued share capital.
  • The Group is led by Albert Saporta, a hedge fund industry veteran with 40 years’ experience in global financial markets, who also serves as the director of NewGAMe.
  • The leadership of NewGAMe and Bruellan have significant experience of the global asset management and wealth management industries, as well as corporate turnarounds.
  • The Group has invested in GAM because there is an opportunity to restore the Company’s reputation as a best-in-class asset management firm.

The Tenth Man Generates Electrifying Buzz With US Market Entry

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

DUBLIN, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dublin-based International Marketing, Sports and Entertainment business, The Tenth Man, has taken its first step into the North American advertising market after signing a 12-month deal with PointsBet, in which it will provide strategic and creative services to the Denver-based sports-book, now licensed and operating in 13 states across the US.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dublin-based International Marketing, Sports and Entertainment business, The Tenth Man, has taken its first step into the North American advertising market after signing a 12-month deal with PointsBet, in which it will provide strategic and creative services to the Denver-based sports-book, now licensed and operating in 13 states across the US.
  • Their first campaign for the online wagering company hit the headlines last Friday when a video emerged on Twitter in which PointsBet's brand ambassador and retired Saints QB Drew Brees was apparently struck by lightning while shooting a promo for the sports-book in Catatumbo, Venezuela, the lightning capital of the world.
  • The video was in-fact part of an elaborate marketing stunt orchestrated by The Tenth Man to promote PointsBet's exclusive Lightning Bet gambling product which allows their customers bet second by second on live sporting events.
  • An independent analysis conducted by US advertising media experts Apex Marketing Group valued the coverage generated by the stunt for PointsBet across social media, newsprint, radio and TV at $5.7m.

Avanti Communications and Free in Senegal Sign Landmark Agreement to Build and Host New HYLAS 4 Satellite Gateway in Senegal

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Monday, May 23, 2022

Avanti Communications (Avanti) and Free in Senegal today announced a five-year partnership agreement under which Free in Senegal will build and host a new satellite gateway in Senegal for Avantis HYLAS 4 state-of-the-art Ka-band satellite.

Key Points: 
  • Avanti Communications (Avanti) and Free in Senegal today announced a five-year partnership agreement under which Free in Senegal will build and host a new satellite gateway in Senegal for Avantis HYLAS 4 state-of-the-art Ka-band satellite.
  • The expanded coverage will significantly increase access to high-speed satellite internet for the countries schools, hospitals and communities.
  • This agreement between Avanti and Free to build the gateway and provide Ka-band satellite coverage across Senegal and the neighboring countries is a major milestone in our digital transformation agenda.
  • Through the HYLAS satellite fleet and partners in 118 countries, Avanti provides dedicated fixed and flexible-beam satellite connectivity, with extensive coverage across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.