Telenor acquired 22 percent of Cosmote in May 1997, and the company commenced commercial operation in April 1998. Telenor invested in total NOK 500 million in Cosmote and will have received total proceeds from this investment including, dividend and sales proceeds, in the amount of NOK 6.1 bn.
Further information:
Executive Vice president, Telenor Mobile, Dag Vangsnes, tel (+47) 917 89 427
Telenor ASA:
Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Telenor is an international provider of high quality telecommunications, data and media communication services. Telenor is one of Norway's largest companies with revenues in 2003 of approx. NOK 53.1 billion and a work-force of 19,450 domestically and abroad. Telenor is listed at the Oslo Stock Exchange (TEL) and Nasdaq in New York (TELN).
Telenor Mobile:
The business area Telenor Mobile constitutes Telenor's main axis for internationalisation and further growth. Telenor Mobile is one of the world's most advanced mobile operators with operations in 11 countries in Europe and Asia - including the following consolidated companies: Telenor Mobil AS, SONOFON, Kyivstar GSM, GrameenPhone, DiGi, Telenor Mobile Sweden and Pannon GSM. The total number of subscribers as of December 2003 was 15,5 million, based on proportionate Telenor Mobile ownership share in the companies