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T-Mobile Continues Fight Against Orange Takeover
After the takeover of “Orange” by Hutchison Austria, the situation of telecommunication sector has changed significantly. T-Mobile´s management thinks that the takeover is unlawful.
February 19, 2013
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Orange: Hundreds of Jobs Endangered
After the takeover of the Austrian telecommunication operator Orange by Hutchison, the management wants to take advantage of the synergies.
January 8, 2013 · Updated: January 8, 2013; 12:00
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T-Mobile Fights Against Orange-Takeover
The second-biggest telecommunication operator in Austria wants to prevent the takeover of Orange by Hutchison.
January 2, 2013
Hutchison Takes Over Orange
The Austrian subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based telecommunication group Hutchison Whampoa is now officially entitled to acquire its competitor Orange.
December 22, 2012
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Austrian Competition Authority May Prevent Orange-Takeover
This week, the EU-Commission has approved the acquisition of the third-biggest telecommunication company by Hutchison Austria. Austria´s BWB (Federal Competition Authority) is seen as risk factor.
December 15, 2012
Orange Takeover Finally Approved
After more than ten months, the EU Commission approved the takeover of the third-largest Austrian telecommunication operator by the competitor Hutchison Austria.
December 12, 2012
Orange-Takeover: Commission to Announce Decision Next Week
EU Commissioner Joaquin Almunia said that the final decision will be published next week. The deal is likely to be approved.
December 8, 2012
Orange-Takeover: One Step Closer to the Goal
Telekom Austria is allowed to take over the discount operator Yesss!. Now, only the Commission has to approve the whole deal.
November 27, 2012
Merger Hutchison „3“ and Orange: EU Commission Extends Examination Phase
The Commission announced that the deadline for the deal will be postponed by three weeks.
October 22, 2012
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Orange Austria Improves Profitability
The third-largest Austrian telecommunication operator records a decrease in revenues. Net income was up, however.
October 17, 2012
Hutchison Tries to Persuade EU Commission
The smallest Austrian telecommunication operator wants the EU Commission to approve the takeover of Orange.
October 8, 2012
Orange to Withdraw from Austria?
Insiders report that the third-largest telecommunication service supplier in Austria may leave. The merger with Hutchison is in a critical condition.
October 4, 2012
Merger Hutchison 3G-Orange: EU Still Sceptical
EU Commissioner Joaqin Almunia expresses his concerns on the merger. “The number of operators would go down to three from four in Austria.” He says.
October 2, 2012
Telekom Austria: Acquisition of „Yesss!“ Uncertain
In an interview with „börseexpress“, Telekom Austria´s CFO Hans Tschuden explains that the takeover of Orange´s discount brand “Yesss!” must be re-considered.
September 27, 2012
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Hutchison 3G: No Further Concessions
The Austrian subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based telecommunication group is not ready to make further concessions to the EU-Commission. For the takeover target Orange, this may cause substantial problems.
September 25, 2012
Hutchison: Market Share of 30% until 2015
Hutchison Austria, the smallest telecommunication supplier in Austria, wants to become a hard competitor for the market leader Telekom Austria.
September 24, 2012
Merger of Hutchison and Orange Still Uncertain
The takeover of Austrian telecommunication operator Orange by the Hong Kong based Hutchison faces legal problems.
September 21, 2012
EU Against Orange-Takeover
The Commission of the European Union does not allow Hutchison Austria to take over its competitor Orange for the time being.
September 13, 2012
Good Prospects for Orange-Takeover
The Austrian subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Hutchison will be allowed to acquire its competitor Orange, insiders say. The requirements are already fulfilled.
September 11, 2012
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Telekom Austria Reconsiders Takover of „Yesss!“
The takeover of Hutchison/Orange and Telekom Austria/Yesss! becomes difficult. After the new EU requirements, Telekom Austria wants to examine the acquisition again.
August 4, 2012
Hutchison „3“ Records Substantial Customer Growth
The smallest telecommunication operator in Austria is growing significantly. Revenues were up by 9% in the first six months of 2012.
August 2, 2012
Despite Approved Orange Takeover: Deal is Uncertain
Canning Fok, CEO of the Hong Kong-based telecommunication operator is surprised of the announcement oft he authorities to examine the deal between Orange, Hutchison and Telekom Austria thoroughly.
July 30, 2012
EU Commission Approves Orange Takeover
The Hong Kong-based telecommunication company Hutchison is allowed to acquire the third-largest player in Austria.
July 23, 2012
Hutchison: „Telecommunication Network Overburdened in Two Years“
Jan Trionow, CEO of Hutchison Austria, appeals on authorities to approve the takeover of the competitor Orange. The Austrian telecommunication network will face capacity problems soon.
July 21, 2012
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Hutchison´s CEO: „Austria Benefits from Merger“
Hutchison Austria still holds on the acquisition of the third largest telecommunication service supplier Orange.
July 19, 2012
Orange Sale: EU Commission is Concerned too
After the Austrian Federal Competition Authority (BWB) expressed its concerns about the acquisition of Orange by Hutchison Austria, the EU Commission announces to deepen its examination.
June 29, 2012
Orange Deal: „Federal Competition Authority is Ignorant“
The Austrian Federal Competition Authority (BWB) has to examine the takeover of Orange by Hutchison Austria thoroughly. The patience of all parties is limited.
June 28, 2012
Orange: Takeover Is Questionable
The takeover of the third-biggest telecommunication operator in Austria by the Hong Kong-based Hutchison may fail.
June 22, 2012
Orange Takeover to be Postponed
The Commission of the EU identified several shortcomings in the takeover of Orange by the Hong Kong based Hutchison.
June 15, 2012
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Telekom Austria Files for „Yesss!“ Takeover
Telekom Austria Group files with the Austrian Federal Competition Authority the notification for the proposed acquisition of Yesss!
May 31, 2012
Orange Takeover: T-Mobile Claims Legal Restraints
According to the Austrian subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, the takeover of the third-largest Austrian telecommunication service provider would lead to a distortion of competitions.
May 8, 2012
Frequency Auction in Austria Postponed
Due to the delayed Orange deal, Austria´s telecommunication regulators postpone the decision on the wireless spectrum sale.
April 24, 2012
Orange´s CEO: „Takeover by Telekom Austria Is Essential“
According to Michael Krammer, CEO of the third-largest telecommunication service supplier in Austria, Orange is well-financed and healthy. The acquisition of the discount subsidiary by Telekom Austria is “crucial”.
March 31, 2012
Strong Rise in Sales at Hutchison
The Austrian subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based telecommunication service supplier recorded an increase of 30% in sales.
March 30, 2012
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Orange Takeover Threatens to Fail
The takeover of Austria´s third-largest telecommunication service supplier Orange by the Hong Kong-based Hutchison Group may be postponed. Orange´s creditors are increasingly nervous.
March 22, 2012
Orange Takeover: Hutchison is Optimistic
The Hong Kong-based telecommunication company Hutchison 3 is sure that the takeover of Orange will be approved by the competition authorities. The competitor T-Mobile is not convinced at all.
March 9, 2012
Hutchinson-Orange Merger: T-Mobile Becomes Impatient
T-Mobile Austria, a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom puts pressure on the Austrian Competition Authority. The merger must include a number of requirements.
February 25, 2012
„3“ Wants to Retain „Aggressive Competition“
The Hong Kong-based Hutchinson Whampoa Group, which operates the telecommunication service supplier “3” in Austria, took over the competitor “Orange”. However, “3” keeps its “aggressive” style.
February 4, 2012
Hutchinson Takes Over Orange
The Austrian subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based telecommunication group takes over Orange Austria, a member of France Télécom.
February 3, 2012 · Updated: February 3, 2012; 13:23
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Telekom Austria Acquires Discount Brand “Yesss!”
Telekom Austria Group Agrees to Acquire Assets of Orange Austria for a maximum amount of € 390m.
February 3, 2012
Hutchinson Acquired Orange
The Chinese telecommunication operator takes over Frenche Orange. The acquisition price totals € 1.0bn.
January 14, 2012
T-Mobile and Hutchinson 3G Become Partners
The Austrian subsidiary of the German T-Mobile and the Chinese Hutchinson 3G closed an agreement over a long-term grid partnership.
January 5, 2012
Orange-Sale to Chinese Hutchinson Uncertain
The sale of the Austrian subsidiary of France Télécom is not fixed yet. Negotiations already run for four months.
December 12, 2011
New Rumors about Takeover of Phone Service Provider Orange
“3” has reportedly offered € 1.4bn for an acquisition of its competitor. Assets worth € 300m might be sold to market leader A1.
November 25, 2011
France Telecom Evaluating Its Activities in Austria
The future of Orange Austria could be decided before October. The cooperation in networks might have been the first step towards a merger with T-Mobile Austria.
May 25, 2011
It is Official: T-Mobile and Orange Launch Network Cooperation
The German and French telecom companies expect to save € 60m. The network coverage is to increase by 10%.
April 22, 2011
Orange: Customer Growth and More Profits
The French telecommunications company in Austria managed to increase its profits in Austria despite falling sales.
March 11, 2011
High mobile phone use by Austrian SMEs
In three out of four SMEs every employee has a cell phone, and half the SMEs can imagine communicating exclusively via mobile telephony.
February 19, 2011
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