Subject category:
Entrepreneurship
Published by:
Harvard Business Publishing
Version: 18 July 2006
Length: 29 pages
Data source: Field research
Abstract
Mo Ibrahim, Chairman of Celtel International, the largest provider of cellular services in sub-Saharan Africa, must decide on his company's future. After an amazing six years that took it from minority positions in three countries, to nearly US$1 billion in revenues and 14 operations in 13 countries, the company has three options: to attempt an IPO (initial public offering), to find a merger partner, or to continue as an independent entity. Ibrahim must consider the company's track record, its current situation, and the implications of each option.
Size:
3,000 employees, US$1 billion revenues
Other setting(s):
2004
Subject category:
Entrepreneurship
Published by:
Harvard Business Publishing
Version: 14 December 2005
Length: 7 pages
Data source: Field research
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Mo Ibrahim, Chairman of Celtel International, the largest provider of cellular services in sub-Saharan Africa, must decide on his company's future. After an amazing six years that took it from minority positions in three countries, to nearly US$1 billion in revenues and 14 operations in 13 countries, the company has three options: to attempt an IPO (initial public offering), to find a merger partner, or to continue as an independent entity. Ibrahim must consider the company's track record, its current situation, and the implications of each option.
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Size:
3,000 employees, US$1 billion revenues
Other setting(s):
2004
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Subject category:
Entrepreneurship
Published by:
Harvard Business Publishing
Version: 14 December 2005
Length: 7 pages
Data source: Field research