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Telefonica CEO Opposes Potential Tim Brasil-GVT Deal: Sole 2014-02-11 07:03:12.687 GMT
By Daniele Lepido Feb. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Telefonica CEO Alierta doesn’t favor merger with Vivendi’s Brazilian fiber network asset, Il Sole 24 Ore reports without citing anyone. * Tim Brasil breakup hypothesis is fading since consortium bid, possibly led by Telefonica and America Movil, offered no more than EU6b for 67% stake: Sole * NOTE: Telecom Italia not in talks over GVT deal, spokesman says NSN N0MND76KLVTO <GO> * NOTE: Vivendi has no knowledge of talks on GVT with Telecom Italia NSN N0MPMN6S9736 <GO>
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