Why T-Mobile Is The Likeliest Target For A Takeout Following Time Warner-AT&T Deal

Manikandan Raman

Wed, Oct 26, 2016, 1:53 PM

T-Mobile US Inc (NASDAQ: TMUS) could be the next acquisition target for media companies following AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T)'s deal to buy Time Warner Inc (NYSE: TWX) for $85.4 billion, according to a Reuters report.

"The takeout target over the next twelve months has got to be T-Mobile," Reuters said, citing New Street Research analyst Spencer Kurn.

According to the report, potential buyers include Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA), DISH Network Corp (NASDAQ: DISH) and Mexican telecom company America Movil SAB de CV (ADR) (NYSE: AMX).

Media firms seek more distribution capabilities for their quality content, which in turn helps carriers stay competitive in a saturated yet competitive wireless market.

T-Mobile reported strong third-quarter numbers and took subscribers from rivals including Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) and AT&T, as it added 851,000 postpaid subscribers in the quarter.

“Its strong balance sheet and fast-growing wireless business makes it an attractive target for a pay-TV or media company,” Reuters reported, citing analysts.

"Content of all kind is rapidly landing on the internet and the internet itself is rapidly transforming toward mobile," T-Mobile Chief Operating Officer Mike Sievert told Reuters.

T-Mobile is "very interested" in exploring strategic opportunities, Reuters added.

Meanwhile, Reuters also said Sprint Corp (NYSE: S) is another takeout candidate.

"Our strategic value to many has significantly grown," Chief Executive Marcelo Claure said on an earnings call on Tuesday.

Latest Ratings for TMUS

Oct 2016	Goldman Sachs	Maintains		Buy
Aug 2016	Wells Fargo	Upgrades	Market Perform	Outperform
Aug 2016	Buckingham Research	Maintains		Buy

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