In this way, a "Spanish hard core" would be reached in which the BBVA stakes would also be added, which would reach 30% of the operator's share package, which would shield it against hostile takeovers,

Criteria Caixa, the investment arm of the La Caixa banking foundation, will aim to reach a 10% stake in the operator's capital from its current 5.007%.

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Spanish state achieves 10% in Telefónica and now Criteria Caixa seeks same objective

In this way, a "Spanish hard core" would be reached in which the BBVA stakes would also be added, which would reach 30% of the operator's share package, which would shield it against hostile takeovers,

MORE ANALYSIS

M360 and CLTD centered on regional digital debate

CNT Ecuador turns profitable, accelerates growth in 5G and fiber

Ronald Spina is General Manager of the National Telecommunications Corporation (Corporación Nacional de Telecomunicaciones, CNT). He said the state-owned Ecuadorian operator’s turnaround was achieved while improving its EBITDA margin and accelerating the rollout of FTTH and 5G.

CABA frames AI within public policy for management and economic development

Telefónica’s two sides: growth in core markets, Latin America sales weigh on profit

GSMA M360 Latam and CLTD kick off in Mexico

The events will bring together telecom operator CEOs and heads of regulators from across the region. The discussion will focus on the challenges the digital ecosystem is facing to succeed at a time when operators’ business models are undergoing a profound transformation.

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