Sky TV, Vodafone still open to pursuing merger

Sky TV, Vodafone still open to pursuing merger
Paul McBeth
By Paul McBeth March 1 (BusinessDesk) - Sky Network Television and Vodafone New Zealand haven't given up hope for a merger despite being rebuffed by the Commerce Commission last week over competition concerns.  The pay-TV operator and telecommunications group have not triggered a right to terminate the transaction if it wasn't completed by Feb. 28, Sky said in a statement.  "Sky does not currently propose to give notice of termination of the SPA (sale and purchase agreement) to Vodafone while the parties consider their options," it sai...