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Millicom (Buy, TP: $70, +7%) Millicom acquires Telefonica Chile: A potentially very valuable option, but concerns over management bandwidth

Millicom has announced today that it has acquired a 49% stake in Telefonica Chile, with the option to buy the remaining 51% in year 5 and 6 post closing. We see this deal as a potentially valuable option, though market may have concerns Millicom is stretching management too thinly.
Underlyings
Millicom International Cellular SA Swedish Depository Receipt

Millicom International Cellular is a global telecommunications group with mobile telephony operations in emerging markets. Co also operates various combinations of fixed telephony, cable and broadband businesses in five countries in Central America. Co. operates its mobile businesses in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Bolivia, Colombia, Paraguay, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Mauritius, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania and Laos. Co. also provides broadband and cable television services in Costa Rica, Honduras and El Salvador; fixed telephony in El Salvador and Honduras, and corporate data services in the above countries and in Guatemala and Nicaragua.

Telefonica SA

Telefonica is engaged in the provision of public or private telecommunications services, including ancillary or complementary telecommunications services or related services. Co.'s fixed business includes: traditional fixed telecommunication services, Internet and broadband multimedia services, data and business-aplications services, and wholesale services for telecommunication operators. Co. also provides a range of mobile and related services and products to consumer and business customers, including mobile voice services, value added services, mobile data and Internet services, wholesale services, corporate services, roaming, fixed wireless, and, trunking and paging.

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