Saturday, 19 June 2021 8:56 amWell that didn't take long - rivals hacks at Dealreporter claim EQT and Stonepeak could revive their plan to buy Royal KPN, the Dutch telecoms giant.
Tuesday, 08 June 2021 4:44 pmRoyal KPN NV shares are down 4pc today following a report from Het Financieele Dagblad suggesting private equity houses EQT and Stonepeak have given up their six-month long pursuit of Dutch telecoms operator.
Sunday, 02 May 2021 4:52 pmToday's British Sunday newspapers all led with cracking corporate scoops on their respective front pages - something Betaville hadn't seen for a while.
Wednesday, 07 April 2021 9:43 pmIt would appear hacks at the venerable Wall Street Journal have finally decided to follow up little old Betaville's RARE Alerts on KPN.
Friday, 26 March 2021 3:53 pmKPN, the Dutch telecoms company, is back under the spotlight amid a fresh round of speculation a sale of the business could be "close".
Wednesday, 10 March 2021 2:54 pmThe KPN foundation is rumoured to have been approached about a formal takeover offer for KPN, the listed Dutch telecoms group, and may be willing to accept an offer.
Tuesday, 23 February 2021 11:18 amAdvisers have been appointed and meetings with the Dutch government have been scheduled after it emerged EQT is in pole position to purchase KPN, the listed Dutch telecoms group.
Wednesday, 27 January 2021 10:51 amMexian billionaire Carlos Slim has recently increased his stake in Royal KPN from 16pc to 20pc, according to Dutch rag De Telegraaf.
Monday, 16 November 2020 3:58 pmRoyal KPN, the Dutch telecoms group, is said to have received at least two indicative approaches from potential acquirers over the last few weeks.
Wednesday, 17 July 2019 12:07 amThe revived takeover speculation surrounding Royal KPN NV, the Dutch telecoms company, has met with a cool reception by some people claiming to be familiar with the situation.