Case Study: Celtel International BV: June 2004

Title
Celtel International BV: June 2004 

Author
Hardymon, F; Leamon, A 

Pages
24 

Product Type
 

Reference #
9-805-120 

Teaching Note
 

Institute

Setting
Africa 

Year
2005 

Keywords
Emerging markets; Entrepreneurial finance; Entrepreneurship; Initial public offering (IPO); Telecommunications



Summary/
Abstract
Depicts the options facing Mohammed Ibrahim, founder and chairman of Celtel International, the largest pan African wireless telecommunications provider, as he tries to position his company for further growth. Should the firm, which has reached $1 billion in revenues in six years, strive for an initial public offering (IPO), trade a sale, or continue as an independent for a few more years? Outlines the company's success and challenges thus far, the benefits and disadvantages of each option, and future funding possibilities

 


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