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Spark stays firm on TeamTalk deal – 80c or nothing and forget Vodafone
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Spark stays firm on TeamTalk deal – 80c or nothing and forget Vodafone

​Spark New Zealand today released a statement to affirm their position in their attempted acquisition of TeamTalk.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017
Commerce Commission reveals concerns for Spark/TeamTalk merger
Commerce Commission

Commerce Commission reveals concerns for Spark/TeamTalk merger

​The Commerce Commission today published a statement of Preliminary Issues regarding Spark New Zealand's proposed acquisition of TeamTalk.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
Vodafone NZ one-ups Spark with 70 percent acquisition in TeamTalk's Farmside
TeamTalk

Vodafone NZ one-ups Spark with 70 percent acquisition in TeamTalk's Farmside

The proposed investment by Vodafone in TeamTalk looks set to further deepen the strategic relationship between the two companies.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
TeamTalk fights back against Spark's 'hostile takeover bid'
TeamTalk

TeamTalk fights back against Spark's 'hostile takeover bid'

TeamTalk yesterday recommended that its shareholders reject Spark's 'hostile takeover bid' of $0.80c per share because the price is far too low.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2017
Spark applies for TeamTalk acquisition clearance from ComCom
Commerce Commission

Spark applies for TeamTalk acquisition clearance from ComCom

The Commerce Commission has acknowledged that it has received a clearance application from Spark for its proposed acquisition of TeamTalk.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017
Spark makes formal offer to acquire TeamTalk
TeamTalk

Spark makes formal offer to acquire TeamTalk

Spark offers to buy all TeamTalk shares at NZ$0.80/share, 78% higher than last closing price, says CFO Chalmers.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2017
Spark talks business with new acquisition on the horizon
TeamTalk

Spark talks business with new acquisition on the horizon

Spark plans to acquire TeamTalk, offering a significant premium to its latest share price, in a deal benefiting shareholders.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
TeamTalk cuts annual earnings guidance
Citylink

TeamTalk cuts annual earnings guidance

TeamTalk cuts earnings guidance for a second time after acquiring Farmside Group, resulting in a slower transition and lower earnings.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2013
Broadband profits for TeamTalk
Unified Communications

Broadband profits for TeamTalk

TeamTalk posts a record 15.9% profit rise to NZD $5.4m, driven by booming broadband operations and key contributions like the Rugby World Cup 2011.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 29th Aug 2012
CityLink shareholders sell out to TeamTalk
NZX

CityLink shareholders sell out to TeamTalk

It began 14 years ago with 17 shareholders putting up $5,000 each, but now CityLink has been completely gobbled up by the publically listed company TeamTalk.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2009

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TeamTalk sets sights on CityLink fibre optic upgrade
Fibre

TeamTalk sets sights on CityLink fibre optic upgrade

TeamTalk has big plans to put its latest $8.7 million capital raise to work, starting with an upgrade of CityLink's Wellington fibre optic network.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018
TeamTalk posts profit, continues investment in infrastructure
Unified Communications

TeamTalk posts profit, continues investment in infrastructure

TeamTalk posts GBP £4.4m profit, up debt reduction efforts and invests heavily in infrastructure, aiming for a nationwide digital radio roll-out by 2019.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Aug 2018
Separating SDN hype from reality: A user's view
Network Infrastructure

Separating SDN hype from reality: A user's view

CityLink's early dive into SDN technology reveals the gap between its potential and real-world application, urging a focus on standards.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2014