Olaf Swantee, as you have the preliminary condition of the deal, celebrated for the purchase of UCP?
Actually, the whole day, in which I explain my enthusiasm for this Takeover, investors, media and employees was allowed. The acquisition of UPC, Switzerland is for us a huge opportunity, a lot of Strengths in a greater company . And all can benefit from it.
Sunrise pays 6.3 billion Swiss francs. You made such a billion amount never nervous? This is probably the highest output that you have ever spent…
We assume here a is practically equal to large companies. The prospects for the combined company are very good. Therefore, it is a good price. We are confident that shareholders will support the purchase.
How will you Finance the multi-billion dollar amount?
We will pay a portion of the cash, we go to new shareholders that invest in the combined company, and we take loans from the UPC.
Following the purchase of UPC Sunrise in the Swiss market is much more important. Start the big attack on the Swisscom?
We don’t stand up every Morning, to see what the competition is doing. We focus on our strategy: best quality, innovative products, good price and we have a lot of success with it. The figures show our year.
How do the customers feel the purchase of UPC?
you will be able to benefit from a unique infrastructure of 4G and 5G, cable net and glass fiber, as well as better combined offers with mobile.
Sunrise and UPC, depending on their subscriptions and services at different prices. Will be considered to have subscriptions in the future on the lower or the higher price? , We want to win with the new companies market shares with quality, Service and competitive prices. The competition will increase, and the prices in the market will decrease.
The staff and staff associations to make because of the Takeover, Worried about a Jobabbaus. Will there be redundancies?
Yes, in the case of the double features on Manager-level and in the administration area. At the same time, we will invest in customer service and in technical resources, where there are probably new Jobs.
Was it for the Acquisition an advantage that you have with Peter Kurer, an Ex-Banker who is familiar with such Mega-Deals, as Sunrise President?
Peter Kurer is a highly experienced and prudent Board of Directors, the President and the plays, in particular, in the case of transactions of this size have an important role.
(Acquisition of 20 minutes, edited by the editorial Tamedia. The Interview was conducted in writing.) (fal)
Created: 28.02.2019, at 18:22
