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SUMMARY
IN THIS ISSUE:
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS: India: Vodafone Makes a US$11.1bn Wager on the World's
Fastest Growing Mobile Market, Leaves Hutchison International with an
Uncertain Future
In early February 2007, the world's second-largest mobile operator, Vodafone,
prevailed over rival bidders to secure Hutchison International's 67% interest
in India's fourth-largest mobile operator, Hutchison Essar. Senior Analyst
Marc Einstein argues that while the deal will invariably open new growth
opportunities for Vodafone, there are still many market-specific obstacles to
overcome to ensure profitable growth in the long run. While Hutchison
International was able to procure an advantageous price for its stake in
Hutchison Essar, the move also raises questions about its future in the region
as well as the company's additional subsidiaries also becoming acquisition
targets.
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