Telecom Italia to put off decision on Hutchison talks: sources

By Stephen Jewkes and Stefano Rebaudo MILAN (Reuters) - Telecom Italia's board is likely to put off making a decision this week on whether to open formal merger talks with Hutchison Whampoa, as key shareholders are divided on the issue, sources with knowledge of the situation said. The board is due to meet on Wednesday to consider the latest financial results and to hear from a panel of directors that was set up last month to determine whether it should pursue a proposal to acquire Hutchison's Italian mobile business and for Hutchison to take a near 30 percent stake in Telecom Italia. ...

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