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SPRINT CORP.

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 6, 2019
SoftBank has a big Sprint problem on its hands if T-Mobile takeover falls through
No one has more riding on Sprint Corp.¡¯s $26.5 billion sale to T-Mobile US Inc. than SoftBank Group and its founder, Masayoshi Son.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Nov 6, 2017
SoftBank¡¯s Masayoshi Son faces tough choices after dropping Sprint and T-Mobile tieup plan
Masayoshi Son, celebrated Japanese deal-maker, just negotiated himself into a corner.
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 2, 2017
SoftBank expects final bid for Sprint-T-Mobile merger this week as prospects for deal fade fast
SoftBank Group Corp. is waiting to hear back from Deutsche Telekom AG on an 11th-hour bid to save a merger between Sprint Corp. and T-Mobile U.S. Inc. as the chances for a deal dwindle fast, according to people familiar with the matter.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 8, 2017
Sprint¡¯s revived merger discussions with T-Mobile show urgent hunt for deal
Sprint Corp.¡¯s resumed talks about a potential merger with T-Mobile US Inc., being held at the same time as discussions with cable companies, shows the lengths billionaire Masayoshi Son is taking to build scale for a wireless carrier facing increasing competition in the U.S.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 2, 2017
Sprint near decision on possible merger with T-Mobile or Charter
Sprint Corp. Chief Executive Officer Marcelo Claure said Tuesday that a decision on possible mergers is close at hand, potentially setting a new course for a company that has slashed costs as it loses subscribers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 24, 2017
In hunt for deal, Sprint said to look at options beyond T-Mobile
Wall Street is betting Sprint Corp. and T-Mobile US Inc. will soon revive talks on a blockbuster merger, but a recent surge in demand for wireless assets has Sprint exploring other ways to unleash value.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 19, 2016
Son¡¯s SoftBank vision at risk as Sprint goes from bad to worse
The acquisition of Sprint Corp. was supposed to help Masayoshi Son realize his vision of transforming SoftBank Group Corp. into the world¡¯s most valuable company. Instead, the 2013 deal has become his biggest setback so far, dragging down SoftBank shares and cutting into the billionaire¡¯s wealth.
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