Deutsche Telekom Pauses US Merger Talk as T-Mobile's Strong Quarter and Split Analyst Targets Tell T - ad-hoc-news.de
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Deutsche Telekom has shelved a potential merger with its US subsidiary T-Mobile US for the time being, Reuters reported on Thursday, with no formal offer tabled. Works council resistance was cited as one reason, and Bloomberg added that concerns over preserving the German government's influence also played a part. A fresh attempt at a later date remains possible, according to the report - meaning the move is a postponement, not a final abandonment. The distinction matters for shareholders. Reuters describes no completed renunciation of the transaction, and with no formal offer on the table, there are no terms against which investors could gauge the consequences for their holdings. The works council's opposition underscores that any reorganization of the group hinges on more than financial considerations alone. Neither Deutsche Telekom nor T-Mobile US would comment, leaving the pause a media report rather than a confirmed corporate decision - one that yields neither a binding new timetable nor a definitive end to the deliberations. Operating news from the US subsidiary has provided a counterweight to the structural question. T-Mobile US reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of USD 23.6 billion and adjusted EBITDA of USD 9.6 billion, according to dpa-AFX on Thursday, alongside customer growth that beat expectations. The unit also grew more optimistic in its outlook for operating...
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