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Friday, 11 February, 2000, 17:27 GMT
Vodafone v Mannesmann
Vodafone's battle for Mannesmann broke all records in the world of corporate takeovers. The £228bn combined company's share value is an indication of the sparkling growth prospects for the mobile phone sector. But the battle was also seen as a test case over whether German society would accept economic reform.

Vodafone clinches Mannesmann deal
The two firms agree a friendly merger after a bitter battle for control of the German group finally swings Vodafone's way.

  • Deal puts pressure on rivals
  • The merger wave
  • Europe's level playing field?
  • Giants who move markets

    Mannesmann: Engineering into telecoms
    Mannesmann's successful transformation from an engineering company to a telecoms firm is a sign of how rapidly Germany's industrial sector is restructuring.
  • Mannesmann profits boosted
  • Mannesmann steps up fight
  • Mannesmann fights back
    Vodafone: Mobile phone giant
    Vodafone has propelled itself into the lead in the worldwide mobile phone race, and in the process became the UK's largest company, with a global presence.
  • Chris Gent, Vodafone's smooth operator
  • World's largest takeover bid
  • Vodafone blow against Mannesmann
  • Vodafone, the UK's largest company
    The mobile phone revolution
    The rapid spread of mobile phones has led to a wave of mergers in the telecoms industry. A new generation of mobiles will allow full internet access.
  • Mobile phone sales surge
  • WAP: wireless window on the world
  • The mobile internet race

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