



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
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






