Case Background - Relationship Timeline
The year the merger was first announced/publicized.
What is 2018?
The telecom/network provider said to be in last place (4th place / 4 companies) before the merge was introduced.
Who is Sprint?
The expected value ($) the merger is said to provide T-Mobile.
What is $45B?
The company who would retain naming rights after the merge was complete
Who is T-Mobile?
Who are the two main parties involved in the merger?
T-mobile and Sprint
T-Mobile's two largest competitors in the industry.
Who are AT&T and Verizon?
The majority shareholder/owner of Sprint
Who is Softbank?
What is one reason Sprint and T-Mobile merged?
-Competing with industry leaders (Verizon, AT&T)
-expanding 5G coverage
The amount of money T-Mobile purchased Sprint for.
What is $26B?
What is one way Deutsche Telekom forced Sprint into a deal when their share price was low?
-Leverage deadlines
-time (urgency)
The year the merger deal closed/the new T-Mobile was formed.
What is 2020?
The state where T-Mobile Headquarters are located.
What is WASHINGTON? (Bellevue, WA)
Sprint's main reason for going in on the merger with T-Mobile.
What is financial stability/surviving financially?
T-Mobile sold Boost Mobile to this company for $1.4M based on a contingent contract, which resulted in approval from the FCC and the Department of Justice.
Who is Dish?
Which network provider had to compare the deal to their BATNA during the negotiation?
Sprint