COPENHAGEN, Denmark, March 21, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Today, TDC Directories signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Blue Book in Finland for EUR 11.8m (DKK 87.6m).
Blue Book is the leading player on the BtB market for specialized trade directories in Finland.
"An entry into Finland reflects TDC Directories' Nordic strategy, and Blue Book is a solid company, which will fit perfectly with TDC Directories," said Keld Holland, President of TDC Directories.
TDC (NYSE:TLD), formerly Tele Danmark, is a Danish-based European full-service provider of communications solutions. It is organized in seven main business lines; TDC Tele Danmark, TDC Mobile International, TDC Internet, TDC Switzerland, TDC Cable TV, TDC Services and TDC Directories. TDC is the leading provider of communications services in Denmark, the second-largest communications provider in Switzerland and holds significant interests in a range of communications companies across Northern and Continental Europe. TDC was privatized in 1994. Today, SBC Communications owns a 41.6% stake in TDC and the remaining shares are held by individual and institutional shareowners all over the world.
TDC Listings Shares: Copenhagen Stock Exchange. Reuters TDC.CO. Bloomberg TDC DC. Nominal value DKK 5. ISIN DK00-10253335. SEDOL 5698790.
ADSs: New York Stock Exchange. One ADS represents half of one common share. Reuters TLD.N. Bloomberg TLD US. SEC 1-12998. Half of one common share. CUSIP 87236N102. SEDOL 2883094.