This would create an operator with combined revenues of over $ 20 billion . Bharti would retain a 49 % stake in MTN . Under the potential deal , Bharti would acquire a 49 percent stake in MTN , and MTN and its shareholders would take an approximate 36 percent interest in Bharti . Company CEO Phuthuma said : Case for such a deal ` ` highly compelling ''
This would create an operator with combined revenues of over $ 20 billion . Bharti would retain a 49 % stake in MTN . Company CEO Phuthuma said : Case for such a deal ` ` highly compelling ''