The Dutch incumbent KPN has rejected two unrelated and unsolicited takeover bids, concluding that they failed to “provide tangible and material added value” over its recent updated growth strategy.
KPN improves film offering with Pathé Thuis
KPN is broadening its film offer following a new partnership with Pathé Thuis.
Private equity firms target KPN
Sweden’s EQT and the New York-based Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners are reported to be preparing to make a bid for the Dutch incumbent KPN.
Bloomberg: EQT considering takeover bid for KPN
Swedish private equity firm EQT is considering a takeover of Dutch operator KPN, in what would be its largest-ever acquisition, people with knowledge of the matter told Bloomberg.
Fibre first for KPN
The Dutch incumbent KPN has become the first telco in Europe to test sustainable fibre-optic cabling.
KPN grows profit but loses TV customers
The Dutch telco KPN ended the second quarter 2,293,000 subscribers to its TV services.
KPN launches Business TV
The Dutch incumbent has launched a TV service targeting SMEs.
KPN, VodafoneZiggo win major legal victory
The Dutch Appeal Tribunal for Trade and Industry (CBb) has ruled that KPN and VodafoneZiggo no longer need to open their networks to smaller competitors.
KPN loses TV customers
KPN ended the fourth quarter with 2,326,000 TV customers, of whom 2,170,000 opted for IPTV and 156,000 other services.
KPN integrates Amazon Prime Video
KPN is adding Amazon Prime Video to its Interactive TV menu, making KPN IPTV the first television platform in the Netherlands integrating the service.