Simba-M1 deal: Implications for investors
In a surprise twist, Simba rather than StarHub has emerged as the acquirer of M1’s telco business. Has the plucky upstart outflanked its more established competitor? Or, has StarHub dodged a bullet? Are Singapore’s telco stocks attractive? Senior correspondent Ben Paul delves into the implications of the deal.
Highlights of the podcast:
03:46 Does consolidation mean less competition?
05:16 How the telcos have jostled for market share
08:12 Simba’s ASX-listed parent tapping investors
13:25 StarHub prepares to fight, reduces guidance
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