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Biggest merger ever? Deutsche Telekom eyes tie-up with T-Mobile US
- Deutsche Telekom is weighing a full merger with T-Mobile US, potentially creating the world’s most valuable wireless operator.
- The plan involves a new holding company and an all‑share bid for both firms, listing in the US and Europe.
- The combined group could be valued at up to $400 billion, surpassing the historic Vodafone-Mannesmann deal.
- DT already owns about 53% of T-Mobile US, making a merger mostly about consolidating the two businesses.
- Regulatory hurdles include approvals from German and US authorities, antitrust filings, and potential national security reviews.
- Berlin's stake in Deutsche Telekom could shrink from about 28% to roughly 17-18% if a full merger proceeds.
- The German government and state lender KfW own about 28% of Deutsche Telekom and would influence any deal.
- Talks are at an early stage and may not lead to a deal, according to sources cited by Euronews.
- The move would redefine the European tech champion and reshape global telecoms, according to Euronews analysis.
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