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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
Spenceley takes helm at combined Vocus-Amcom company
Amcom

Spenceley takes helm at combined Vocus-Amcom company

Amcom chief executive Clive Stein steps down, with Vocus boss James Spenceley taking the helm at the combined Vocus-Amcom business.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2015

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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
Done deal: All go for Vocus-Amcom merger
Amcom

Done deal: All go for Vocus-Amcom merger

Vocus Communications' acquisition of Amcom passes its final hurdle, receiving court approval, creating a new telecommunications powerhouse.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2015
Vocus Amcom merger takes step closer
Amcom

Vocus Amcom merger takes step closer

Vocus Communications took a step closer to merging with Amcom, shareholders, despite opposition from a key shareholder.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2015
ASX-listed Vocus boosts NZ sales 81% after FX Networks acquisition
Network Infrastructure

ASX-listed Vocus boosts NZ sales 81% after FX Networks acquisition

Vocus Communications boosted its first-half sales in New Zealand by 81 percent after buying local fibre-line provider FX Networks last year.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Feb 2015
Vocus to spend US$58.5m to beef up Southern Cross Cable
Unified Communications

Vocus to spend US$58.5m to beef up Southern Cross Cable

It will increase the firm's existing capacity by almost 10 times to ensure it will continue to meet the rapid growth in internet data demand.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2015

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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
Vocus appoints new CEO for next phase of growth
Jobs

Vocus appoints new CEO for next phase of growth

Vocus Communications has announced Maxine Elliott has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Vocus NZ, effective March 3 2015.

By Catherine Knowles • 1 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015