Portugal Telecom SGPS SA shareholders approved the 7.4 $8.4 billion dollar sale of Oi to Altice SA on friday. Portugal Telecom is a minority investor in Oi which lead Brazil’s Oi to gain the Portuguese assets in a merger with Portugal Telecom.
Oi and Portugal Telecom agreed more than a year ago on joining forces. In July, the companies renegotiated the deal to give Portugal Telecom a smaller stake in the combined entity.
A clearance of the sale is crucial for more consolidation in Brazilian telecommunications. Oi, Brazil’s smallest wireless carrier, needs the proceeds as it evaluates a potential bid for Tim Participacoes SA, the local wireless provider controlled by Telecom Italia. Any delay with the Portuguese sale would potentially deter Telecom Italia from making an offer.
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