Den Haag, 23-10-08
KPN and debitel AG have reached an agreement regarding the acquisition
of debitel’s Dutch operations for an undisclosed consideration.
debitel Nederland is the largest Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in the Netherlands. Through the acquisition of debitel Nederland, KPN will take over approximately 300,000 post paid and 230,000 pre paid customers, which are already served via its own network.
In 2007, debitel Nederland had net sales of approximately EUR
247 million. The company has approximately 130 FTE.
Following the acquisition of Telfort in
2005, this acquisition is a further step in KPN’s
strategy of strengthening its position in the Dutch mobile market.
The completion of the
acquisition is subject to approval by the Dutch competition authority, NMa. The
relevant works councils have been notified and asked for advice.