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Vocus and M2 win with merger, who loses?
Apple

Vocus and M2 win with merger, who loses?

What next for Vocus? Is 2degrees of interest? A mobile network would certainly cover off all of the key market segments nicely (albeit only in NZ).

By Brendan Ritchie • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2015

Global Stories

Vocus Group stories

Vocus acquires NextGen Group assets in $861m deal
Hyperscale

Vocus acquires NextGen Group assets in $861m deal

Vocus bolsters its telecom empire, acquiring NextGen Group's vast fibre assets for a hefty £619m, enhancing national connectivity.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2016
Vocus' Commander rolls out 'innovative' new phone offering
Vocus Group

Vocus' Commander rolls out 'innovative' new phone offering

Vocus' Commander business and UCaaS BroadSoft have teamed up to develop an IP key phone replacement product, which they say is an Australian first.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016
Vocus revenue soars in lead-up to M2 merger
Apple

Vocus revenue soars in lead-up to M2 merger

Vocus Communications has seen its revenue soar 181%, with NPAT up 203% in its last financials prior to the M2 merger.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016
Vocus M2 merger step closer following shareholder approval
Apple

Vocus M2 merger step closer following shareholder approval

The proposed merger of Vocus and M2 has moved a step closer with M2 shareholders voting in favour of the deal, but court approval is still required.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016
Optimizer HQ subsidiaries' debts likely to top $11 million
Fintech

Optimizer HQ subsidiaries' debts likely to top $11 million

Claims against two Optimizer HQ subsidiaries are likely to hit $11.3 million, with liquidators reviewing the sale of business assets pre-liquidation.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Dec 2015
Vocus and M2 enter trading halt pending court decision
Apple

Vocus and M2 enter trading halt pending court decision

Vocus and M2 have gone into a trading halt on the ASX as the companies await the outcome of a court hearing on the Vocus' proposed acquisition of M2.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2015
NZ Commerce Commission gives green light to Vocus/M2 merger
Apple

NZ Commerce Commission gives green light to Vocus/M2 merger

The Commerce Commission says it is satisfied that the acquisition will not substantially lessen competition in the affected markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015
ACCC greenlights Vocus' acquisition of M2
Apple

ACCC greenlights Vocus' acquisition of M2

The ACCC will not oppose Vocus' proposed acquisition of M2 Group, saying there is limited business overlap and the deal will consolidate a 4th player.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
Vocus-M2 merger last of the big telco consolidations?
Apple

Vocus-M2 merger last of the big telco consolidations?

Ovum has dubbed the proposed merger of Vocus and M2 as 'a welcome addition of scale for both companies', noting we are now in 'consolidation endgame'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2015
Vocus and M2 to merge as $3b ANZ telco giant
Apple

Vocus and M2 to merge as $3b ANZ telco giant

Vocus and M2 plan to merge creating a $3 billion telco with capabilities 'relevant to every individual, corporate and government entity' in ANZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2015
Vocus brings new offerings to table following Amcom buyout
Amcom

Vocus brings new offerings to table following Amcom buyout

Vocus is ramping up its offerings as it completes its largest acquisition and adds managed services, cloud and security solutions to its lineup.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Vocus Group stories

Vocus offers up new M2 NBN offering for resellers
Unified Communications

Vocus offers up new M2 NBN offering for resellers

Vocus Communications has launched a new product from the M2 product suite, enabling resellers to capitalise on the fast expanding NBN footprint.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2016
Vocus eyes aggressive channel expansion for Commander business
Unified Communications

Vocus eyes aggressive channel expansion for Commander business

Vocus Communications' Commander business is launching a new assault on the channel, with plans to double its partner base this year.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2016
M2 unveils Commander high speed offering on Vocus network
Apple

M2 unveils Commander high speed offering on Vocus network

M2 has announced the first of its new offerings on the Vocus network, launching the Commander ultra-fast internet service for Australia's East Coast.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2015
M2 eyes more growth on back of FY15 results and proposed merger
Apple

M2 eyes more growth on back of FY15 results and proposed merger

M2 Group has recorded solid revenue and NPAT increases for FY2015, as the company gears up to merge with Vocus Communications.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
NSW Technology Entrepreneur of the Year winners named
NSW Technology Entrepreneur awards

NSW Technology Entrepreneur of the Year winners named

Canva's Melanie Perkins is the big winner in this years NSW Technology Entrepreneur of the Year awards, which also saw Vocus' James Spenceley winning.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2015