MTN cutting off takeover talks with Telkom could be a negotiation tactic, say analysts

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Article highlights:

  • MTN terminated negotiations for Telkom’s takeover after it failed to receive assurances regarding exclusivity.
  • Telkom’s board is also considering a separate offer presented by data-only operator, Rain, raising the prospect of a bidding war.
  • But analysts say MTN may not have thrown in the towel completely, and may be back with another offer for SA’s third-biggest mobile operator.