Poste agrees broad terms to buy most of Vivendi's Telecom Italia stake, sources say
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 29 2025
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Source: Yahoo Finance
Poste Italiane's Investment in Telecom Italia: Poste Italiane has reached a broad agreement with Vivendi to purchase the majority of its stake in Telecom Italia (TIM), aiming to become the main investor while keeping its ownership below the 25% threshold required for a mandatory offer.
Strategic Importance of TIM: As Italy's former phone monopoly, TIM is considered strategically important, and Poste's increased investment is seen as a move to support industry consolidation and maintain a significant presence in the telecom sector.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
