Sprint Nextel Shareholders Approve Softbank Deal
Sprint Nextel Corp.’s shareholders on Tuesday approved SoftBank Corp.’s acquisition of the bulk of the wireless carrier company.
Softbank had been competing with Dish Network Corp. since April to acquire Sprint. Sprint opted for Softbank’s $21.6 billion offer for 78 percent of the company, versus Dish’s $25.5 billion bid for all of Sprint.
CEO Dan Hesse said that it was a historic day for the company, and that the deal should enhance Sprint’s long-term value and competitive position by creating a company with greater financial flexibility.
Softbank, based in Japan, is giving Sprint stockholders the choice of $7.65 for each share they hold or one share of new Sprint common stock.
Approximately 98 percent of the votes at Sprint’s special shareholders meeting Tuesday were in favor of the deal, representing approximately 80 percent of Sprint’s outstanding common stock.
The companies expect to complete the deal by early July.
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