Axiata, Sinar Mas confirm talks for $3.45b Indonesian telecom merger

Axiata, Sinar Mas confirm talks for $3.45b Indonesian telecom merger

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the Axiata headquarters building in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 1, 2019. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng

Malaysia’s Axiata and conglomerate Sinar Mas are in talks to merge their telecommunications operations in Indonesia to create an about $3.45 billion entity, the Malaysian firm said on Wednesday, as it seeks to tap into the growing demand in the local telecom sector.

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