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Sprint Files Lawsuit Against Dish, Clearwire to Block Tender Offer
Sprint Nextel Corp. has filed a lawsuit against Dish Network Corp. and Clearwire Corp. in an effort to block the satellite-TV provider’s tender offer for Clearwire.Voices
Clearwire Committee to Back Dish’s Offer, Delay Sprint Vote
A special committee of Clearwire Corp.’s board is planning to push back a Thursday shareholder vote and recommend the full board endorse a tender offer from Dish Network Corp., according to a person familiar with the situation, a move that would shun an earlier takeover agreement with majority owner Sprint Nextel Corp.Voices
Ergen Keeps Rivals Guessing
Charles Ergen’s maneuvering just cost rival SoftBank Corp. $1.5 billion by forcing it to raise its offer for Sprint Nextel Corp. But the question remains, is that a victory for the Dish Network Corp. chairman, or a defeat?SoftBank’s New Bid Gives Shareholders More Money, but New Sprint Would Have Less Cash
SoftBank is adding a little bit more cash to the deal, but much of the revision is in how much money is going to Sprint shareholders versus being invested in the new company.It’s Another Big Week in the Sprint Takeover Saga as Shareholder Vote Looms
A shareholder vote on SoftBank’s proposed takeover is slated for Wednesday, but Sprint’s board has yet to decide whether Dish Network’s rival bid could represent a better offer.Voices
Sprint Questions Dish-Clearwire Bid
Sprint Nextel Corp. raised objections over Dish Network Corp.’s tender offer to acquire Clearwire Corp., saying the bid is “not actionable,” continuing the complicated drama over control of the mobile broadband provider that is majority-owned by Sprint.Voices
ISS Backs SoftBank Bid for Sprint
A prominent proxy adviser said Sprint Nextel shareholders should vote for a $20.1 billion acquisition by SoftBank, but set aside the more contentious question of whether the deal is better than a rival proposal from satellite-television operator Dish Network.Voices







