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Dish launches $2.5B debt offering

Proceeds from senior notes will be used to fund a $25.5 billion bid for Sprint. Continue reading

Posted on May 14, 2013 12:48 PM

Clearwire rallies support for Sprint deal

Analyst warns that the broadband operator could face bankruptcy if shareholders vote down a $2.2 billion sale of a minority stake. Continue reading

Posted on May 14, 2013 9:51 AM

Softbank CEO stands firm on Sprint bid

Masayoshi Son questions the valuation of a rival offer from Dish Network. Continue reading

Posted on May 1, 2013 9:28 AM

Market anticipates higher Sprint bid

As telecom's shares trade above Dish offer, an analyst suggests Softbank will increase proposal. Continue reading

Posted on April 16, 2013 9:31 AM

Proxy in MetroPCS merger suggests interest from Sprint

Account of early talks also bring Leap Wireless into the picture. Continue reading

Posted on November 20, 2012 9:31 AM

How much is Dish Network worth?

A ruling on the use of spectrum licenses will help potential partners put a valuation on Dish Network. Continue reading

Posted on November 16, 2012 3:14 PM

Dish debt sale sparks new speculation

The sale of $1.9 billion in senior unsecured notes by Dish Network has inspired questions about Charlie Ergen's ambitions in the wireless industry Continue reading

Posted on May 9, 2012 4:58 PM

M&A Deals of the Year: Dish Network-Blockbuster

Charlie Ergen swept in to grab Blockbuster out of bankruptcy. It was a dramatic move, but just part of a very busy year for him. Continue reading

Posted on January 20, 2012 12:00 PM

Charlie Ergen's over-the-top media play

The impresario behind Dish Network and EchoStar has been active on the M&A front. Now, with Blockbuster, a strategy begins to emerge. Continue reading

Posted on November 11, 2011 12:30 PM

Netflix at heart of debate on content vs. infrastructure

Netflix is a party in a debate pitting companies that sell content online against the operators that provide and maintain the infrastructure. Continue reading

Posted on July 22, 2011 1:01 PM

Blockbuster blockbuster

With more plot twists than a Hollywood thriller, and a cast of notables, the auction of the big video rental company provided some gripping drama and a new owner. Now the hard part begins. Continue reading

Posted on June 24, 2011 1:10 PM

Does Charlie Ergen have a grand plan?

Charlie Ergen has been very active in dealmaking recently, beating Carl Icahn to win Blockbuster. But does Ergen have a master plan, or is he just picking up attractive bargains? Continue reading

Posted on May 16, 2011 1:56 PM

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