ORANGE and MASMOVIL enter negotiations to merge operations in Spain

PARIS, FRANCE: ORANGE and MASMOVIL (LORCA JVCO) have entered into exclusive discussions to combine their businesses in Spain. The combination would take the form of a 50-50 Joint Venture, co-controlled by ORANGE and MASMOVIL (LORCA JVCO) with a combined enterprise valuation of €19.6Bn. Valuations are attractive for both businesses, with ORANGE Spain’s enterprise value at…