The privatization of Turk Telekom has been selected as the “Emerging  Market Deal of the year” by Acquisition Monthly , the prestigous publication which dissects the world of mergers, acquisitions and buy–outs by sector, country and company.

 

This is the first time where a Turkish M&A and privatization deal has been internationally awarded. 

 

The award was given on January 19^th., 2006 at the Acquisitions Monthly Gala Dinner in London with the participation of finance and economy industries most seniour players.

 

The privatization of Turk Telekom was closed on November 14^th., 2005 when %55 of company shares were transferred to a consortium  composed of  Oger Telecoms and Telecom Italia. The deal constitutes not only the ever largest privatization in Turkey but also the largest foreign investment.