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Alcatel and Lucent Technologies to merge and form world's leading communication soluti##被过滤## provider
- Combined company will have strong financial base and revenues of approximately Euro 21 billion (USD 25 billion) based on calendar 2005 results
- Creates new growth opportunities and identifies annual pre-tax cost synergies of approximately Euro 1.4 billion (USD 1.7 billion) within three years
- Creates global convergence leader with most comprehensive wireless, wireline and services portfolio in the industry
- Features one of the largest global R&D capabilities in communicati##被过滤##
- Serge Tchuruk to be non-executive chairman, Patricia Russo to be CEO, based in Paris; equal board representation from both companies in merger of equals
Paris and Murray Hill, N.J., April 2, 2006 - Alcatel (Paris: CGEP.PA and NYSE: ALA) and Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU) today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement to create the first truly global communicati##被过滤## soluti##被过滤## provider with the broadest wireless, wireline and services portfolio in the industry. The primary driver of the combination is to generate significant growth in revenues and earnings based on the market opportunities for next-generation networks, services and applicati##被过滤##, while yielding significant synergies. The combined company's increased scale, scope and global capabilities will enhance its long-term value for shareowners, customers and employees.
The transaction, which was approved by the boards of directors of both companies, will build upon the complementary strengths of each company to create a global leader in the transformation of next-generation wireless, wireline and converged networks.
Strategic Fit Creates Global Leader in Next-Generation Networks and Services
"This combination is about a strategic fit between two experienced and well-respected global communicati##被过滤## leaders who together will become the global leader in convergence," said Serge Tchuruk, Chairman and CEO of Alcatel who will become non-executive chairman of the combined company. "A combined Alcatel and Lucent will be global in scale, have clear leadership in the areas that will define next-generation networks, boast one of the largest research and development capabilities focused on communicati##被过滤##, and employ the largest and most experienced global services team in the industry. It will create enhanced value for shareholders of both companies who will benefit from owning the most dynamic, global player in the communicati##被过滤## industry."
Patricia Russo, Chairman and CEO of Lucent who will become CEO of the combined company said, "The strategic logic driving this transaction is compelling. The communicati##被过滤## industry is at the beginning of a significant transformation of network technologies, applicati##被过滤## and services -- one that is projected to enable converged services across service-provider networks, enterprise networks and an array of personal devices. This presents extraordinary opportunities for our combined company to accelerate its growth. The combination creates a new industry competitor with the most comprehensive portfolio that will be poised to deliver significant benefits to customers, shareowners and employees."
Overview of Strategic Combination
The combined company, which will be named at a later date, will have an aggregate market capitalization of approximately Euro 3 |
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