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KPN takes notice of partial tender offer for KPN shares by América Móvil
The Board of Management and the Supervisory Board of Royal KPN N.V. (“KPN”) confirm that they have received a copy of a press release in which América Móvil S.A.B. de C.V. (“América Móvil”) announces its intention to make (directly or through a wholly owned subsidiary) a partial tender offer in cash for a number of ordinary shares that, together with all ordinary shares currently held or otherwise purchased by América Móvil or its affiliates outside the partial tender offer, will represent no more than approximately 28% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares of KPN, at a price of EUR 8 per KPN share (the "Intended Partial Offer")
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moreTelenor makes Wikipedia available to 135 million customers in Asia and Europe
Telenor Group and the Wikimedia Foundation announced a new partnership to offer Wikipedia free of traffic charges on mobile devices to Telenor customers in Asia and Southeastern Europe
moreGSMA and WBA collaborate to simplify Wi-fi hotspot access for smartphones and tablets
Initiative will enable automatic authentication of mobile devices on Wi-Fi networksmore
The Republic of Colombia wins GSMA Government Leadership Award
The award recognises the significant achievements made by the Colombian government in developing the country into one of the major hubs for Latin America, known for its growing economy, competitive business, environment, innovative government, and attractiveness to investors
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