Switzerland’s competition commission Weko could approve the takeover of cable operator UPC by telecommunications company Sunrise, but only under conditions.
Liberty Global’s former Central Europe CEO invests in Veloce Esports
Eric Tveter, former Central Europe CEO of Liberty Global, has become a major investor and the first chairman of London-based start-up Veloce Esports.
UPC Switzerland gears up for 1Gbps internet
Swiss cable operator UPC is currently preparing the introduction of 1Gbps internet access which it wants to make available on its entire network later this year.
Freenet opposes UPC acquisition by Sunrise
German media company Freenet, a major shareholder in Sunrise, will vote against the Swiss telco’s proposed takeover of cable operator UPC Switzerland, arguing that the price was too high and the conditions unfavourable.
Sunrise to acquire UPC Switzerland from Liberty Global
Swiss telecommunications company Sunrise has agreed to acquire cable operator UPC Switzerland, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberty Global, for an enterprise value of CHF6.3 billion (€5.5 billion).
UPC Switzerland: Sunrise in “advanced discussions” with Liberty Global
The possible acquisition of Liberty Global’s Swiss cable operator UPC Schweiz by Swiss telecommunications company Sunrise Communications Group is further taking shape.
UPC Switzerland: Sunrise confirms takeover talks with Liberty Global
Swiss telecommunications company Sunrise has confirmed that it is in discussions with Liberty Global regarding a possible acquisition of its Swiss cable subsidiary UPC Schweiz.
Sunrise in talks to buy UPC Switzerland from Liberty Global
Swiss telecommunications company Sunrise is apparently in advanced talks to buy Liberty Global’s cable business in Switzerland, UPC.
UPC CEO: Consolidation makes sense in Swiss market
Eric Tveter, outgoing CEO of Switzerland’s largest cable operator UPC, is in favour of merging his company with another market player.
UPC Switzerland launches MySports One and MySports Preview
Swiss cable operator UPC will launch new sports channel MySports One on August 14, 2018.