Merger would create an operator with combined revenues of over $ 20 billion . MTN would acquire a an approximate 36 percent stake in MTN . MTN CEO Phuthuma Nhleko called the case for such a deal `` highly compelling , '' saying , a merged company would have `` leading positions in three of the fastest growing wireless markets globally -- India , Africa and the Middle East , with no overlapping footprint . '' Bharti CEO Bharti : Case for such a deal `` highly compelling ''
Merger would create an operator with combined revenues of over $ 20 billion . MTN would acquire a an approximate 36 percent stake in MTN . Bharti CEO Bharti : Case for such a deal `` highly compelling ''