Maroc Telecom Buys 6 Etisalat Africa Subsidiaries for 474 Million Euros

By Bizclik Editor

Maroc Telecom has completed the acquisition of six of Etisalat’s West African businesses for a total fee of €474 million.

The Moroccan company has now taken over operations in Benin, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Niger, Central African Republic and Togo, the deal also including Prestige Telecom, an Ivory Coast-based IT services provider.

Etisalat is the new parent company of Maroc Telecom after acquiring Vivendi’s 53 percent stake, a deal which permitted this recent transaction of companies. A deal that was initially announced in May of last year.

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In a statement, Maroc Telecom chairman Abdeslam Ahizoune said: "Finalising this acquisition marks an important milestone in the development of the Maroc Telecom group, and consolidates its strategic position as a major telecom player in Africa, with a presence in 10 countries with high growth potential."

The Morrocan government also has interest in Maroc Telecom, holding a 30 percent stake. Etisalat abandoned moves to capture the remaining shares after completing the deal with Vivendi. 

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