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Merger could benefit all French mobile operators, say analysts
Goal of achieving €300m cost savings next year compared with the end of 2013 likely to be bettered
Investors fear failed deal will kill consolidation in sector hit hard by a brutal price war
Family-controlled conglomerate snubs Drahi drive to consolidate sector
Stéphane Richard says politicians should be ‘more humble and cautious’ when talking about industry
Minister says deal would be bad for consumers, investment and jobs
Consolidation in the competitive French sector has been much rumoured but conspicuous by its absence
Numericable-SFR deal would create France’s largest mobile operator
Xavier Niel’s operator is reportedly about to cut prices on several of its offers
Chief executive targeting return to growth for all divisions in 2016
Bid for Vivendi’s 20% stake in France’s second-biggest telecoms operator
French entrepreneur acquires group from Apax Partners in latest move to build telecoms empire
Chief says cable group would be the ‘most natural buyer’ of French mobile operator
Competition and surfeit of providers mean Europe’s telecoms groups must consolidate
High hopes for deals in markets where competition appears excessive
European telecoms M&A is turning into a raucous party
Construction and media group’s operating profits drop 61%
Iliad tussle a sign of French reluctance to consolidate
Process of market repair could benefit smaller player
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