Singtel, Singapore’s largest telecommunications company, confirmed on Thursday that it was in discussions with multiple parties over a potential stake sale in its Australian telecoms unit Optus, but said there was no certainty the talks would result in a deal.Optus has been owned by Singtel since 2001. The company did not say which parties it is speaking with.In May, Singtel said it was open to bringing in an Australian minority partner for Optus while reaffirming its commitment to the country’s second-largest telecommunications provider.
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Singtel weighs Optus stake sale as Australian watchdog launches court action
Singtel, Singapore's largest telecommunications company, confirmed on Thursday that it is in discussions with multiple parties regarding a potential sale of a stake in its Australian subsidiary, Optus. The company stated that there is no certainty these discussions will lead to a deal.
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Singtel, Singapore's largest telecommunications company, confirmed on Thursday that it is in discussions with multiple parties regarding a potential sale of a stake in its Australian subsidiary, Optus. The company stated that there is no certainty these discussions will lead to a deal. Singtel has owned Optus, Australia's second-largest telecommunications provider, since 2001. In May, Singtel had indicated openness to bringing in an Australian minority partner for Optus while reaffirming its commitment to the Australian market. The specific parties Singtel is in talks with were not disclosed.
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An Australian watchdog has launched court action against Optus.
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Singtel previously stated it was open to bringing in an Australian minority partner for Optus.
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Optus has been owned by Singtel since 2001.
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There is no certainty that the discussions will result in a deal.
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Singtel confirmed it is in discussions with multiple parties over a potential stake sale in its Australian unit, Optus.
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