2degrees IPO still on if Orcon merger talks fail

2degrees IPO still on if Orcon merger talks fail
2degrees' IPO process was relatively advanced. (Image: 2degrees)
Henry Burrell
2degrees will press on with plans for an initial public offering (IPO) should a merger with fellow telco Orcon Group fall through.2degrees' Toronto-listed parent Trilogy International Partners confirmed Friday that it is in discussions with Macquarie Asset Management and Aware Super about a merger with Orcon, the Vocus Group subsidiary formerly known as Vocus NZ. BusinessDesk understands from a well-placed industry source that 2degrees is keen to combine with Orcon, but will follow through with its dual listing on the ASX and NZX by th...

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