Deutsche Telekom Reportedly Considering Full Merger with T-Mobile US
Sources reveal that Deutsche Telekom is considering a full merger with T-Mobile US Inc., which would create a multinational telecommunications group and potentially become one of the largest listed M&A deals in history. Deutsche Telekom currently holds approximately 53% of T-Mobile shares, making it the largest shareholder.
The company is discussing establishing a new holding company that would make stock offers for both Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile. These individuals requested anonymity due to the information not being public.
A potential deal would create a more streamlined single corporate structure, unifying control of Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile’s operations and being jointly owned by the existing shareholders of both companies. Some sources say the merged entity could be listed on major exchanges in the US and Europe, but specific details are still being studied.
Sources say discussions are still in the early stages, and any deal progressing would require political support, and specific plans could still change. The two companies have intermittently discussed strengthening cooperation over the years, but it remains uncertain whether this will move forward.
A Deutsche Telekom spokesperson said in an emailed statement: “As a matter of policy, Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile US do not comment on market speculation regarding company business activities, and we have no further specific information to share in response.” A T-Mobile spokesperson declined to comment.