text: **Pivot Data Centres (Pivot)**
  On October 1, 2013, we purchased 100% of the common shares of 
  Pivot for cash consideration of $158 million. Pivot further positions 
  Business Solutions as a leader in Canadian data centre and hosting 
  services and will enhance Business Solutions’ ability to serve key markets 
  with enhanced managed and cloud service offering. 
  
  *Spectrum Licence Option Deposit*
  In 2013, we paid total deposits of $250 million for the option to 
  purchase Shaw’s AWS spectrum holdings pending regulatory approval, 
  and included the deposits in other long-term assets in the consolidated 
  statements of financial position. Under the agreement, $200 million of 
  this balance is refundable if the transaction does not close. We do not 
  expect to exercise the spectrum licence option until late 2014, and it is 
  subject to approval by Industry Canada. 
  **Other**
  In 2013, we completed other individually immaterial acquisitions for 
  total cash consideration of $40 million. 
  
  *Acquisition of Mountain Cable*
  On May 1, 2013, we closed the agreement with Shaw to purchase 
  100% of the common shares of Mountain Cable for cash consideration 
  of $398 million. Mountain Cable delivers a full bundle of advanced 
  cable television, 
  its recently 
  upgraded hybrid fibre and coaxial cable network. The acquisition 
  expands our cable business in the Southern Ontario area and will allow 
  us to drive synergies through a larger service area and cost efficiencies. 
  
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  *Sale of TVtropolis*
  In 2013, we closed the transaction to sell our one-third interest in 
  TVtropolis after obtaining regulatory approval from the CRTC. We 
  received proceeds of $59 million and recorded a gain of $47 million in 
  other income. 