[AusNOG] Vocus buys M2

[Skeeve Stevens]

Here is a good overview with details for those interested.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/11825822/VocusM2.pdf

Ps... s/script/scrip


...Skeeve


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On Mon, Sep 28, 2015 at 8:09 AM, Skeeve Stevens <skeeve+ausnog at theispguy.com
> wrote:

> Yes, it happened.  Vocus buys M2.
>
> In a script for script deal... the Vocus name survived the merger - M2
> name disappeared.
>
> The new CEO of Vocus will be Geoff Horth
>
> James Spenceley remains as an Executive Director, but active daily in the
> business doing what he does best, running the telco side.
>
> Notes:
> - Combined Revenue of $1.8bn
> - Market Cap $3bn
> - Both boards support merger
> - David Spence to chair combined group
> - 4000 combined staff
> - ASX Announcements - http://www.asx.com.au/asx/research/company.do#!/VOC
>
>
> So, this is battle of the titans and likely to upset Teoh who would
> eventually come after M2... or may try to hit the combined group, but he is
> busy off trying to buy Vodafone at the moment.
>
> Great to see James still involved and doing what he does best without the
> headache of managing that many staff...
>
> Exciting days.
>
>
> ...Skeeve
>
>
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