Gubitosi Named Telecom Italia CEO

Gubitosi Named Telecom Italia CEO

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The video discusses the ongoing shareholder conflict at Telecom Italia, primarily between Elliott Management and Vivendi. Elliott has gained significant influence, leading to changes in corporate governance. The new CEO faces risks, including potential challenges from Vivendi. The future of Telecom Italia's landline business is uncertain, with government interest in a single network. Additionally, the company is considered a potential takeover target due to its declining stock value, though government intervention may occur due to the strategic importance of its assets.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main expectation of investors regarding the new CEO and the board at Telecom Italia?

Increased competition

Alignment between the CEO and the board

Higher stock prices

More debt accumulation

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Elliott Management manage to gain influence over Telecom Italia?

By increasing its stock price

By reducing its debt

By improving its market competition

By overthrowing the board led by Vivendi

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant risk to the tenure of the new CEO at Telecom Italia?

Increased competition in the market

Decreasing stock prices

Threats from Vivendi to call another shareholder meeting

Lack of investor support

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Italian government's interest regarding the landline network?

To sell it to a foreign company

To reduce spending on fiber

To maintain multiple networks

To have a single landline network

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is a major challenge for Telecom Italia becoming a takeover target?

Government concerns over strategic national importance

Lack of interest from investors

Insufficient market competition

High stock prices