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América Móvil to acquire Digicels operations in Honduras
and El Salvador and to sell its operations in Jamaica
Mexico City, Mexico, March 11, 2011 -- América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. (AMX) (BMV: AMX; NYSE: AMX; Nasdaq: AMOV; LATIBEX: XAMXL), announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Digicel Group Limited and its affiliates (Digicel), to acquire 100% of Digicels operations in Honduras and El Salvador. As part of this transaction, AMX is selling its operations in Jamaica to Digicel.
Digicel provides nationwide wireless and value added services in Honduras and El Salvador.
The completion of the transaction is subject to governmental and regulatory approvals in Honduras, El Salvador and Jamaica, among other conditions, and is expected to occur during the second quarter of 2011.
About AMX
AMX is the leading provider of wireless services in Latin America. As of December 31, 2010, it had 225 million wireless subscribers and 51.5 million fixed revenue generating units in the Americas.
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AMÉRICA MÓVIL, S.A.B. DE C.V. | ||
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/S/ Carlos García Moreno
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Carlos García Moreno
Chief Financial Officer |