Representatives of Cesky Telecom and Atlantic West signed an agreement on the sale of a 49% stake in Eurotel yesterday (for USD 1.05 bil.), which would bring Cesky Telecom’s ownership interest in the mobile operator to 100%. The sale must be approved by antitrust authorities, which is expected before the end of the year. The stake should be transferred in December 2003. Neutral.
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