Brazil's Crown Jewel for Consolidation is Gone, says Pyramid Research.CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- The Brazilian cable sector is ripe for consolidation, but Vivax vi·vax n. 1. The protozoan (Plasmodium vivax) that causes the most common form of malaria. 2. Vivax malaria. , the segment's crown jewel Crown jewel A particularly profitable or otherwise particularly valuable corporate unit or asset of a firm. Often used in risk arbitrage. The most desirable entities within a diversified corporation as measured by asset value, earning power, and business prospects; in takeover is now gone says Pyramid Research's latest Analyst Insight. "The Brazilian pay-TV segment is currently enjoying an unprecedented period of growth due to the country's strong macroeconomic mac·ro·ec·o·nom·ics n. (used with a sing. verb) The study of the overall aspects and workings of a national economy, such as income, output, and the interrelationship among diverse economic sectors. performance and the growth of broadband," comments Thomas Dorr Abreu, Senior Analyst and Insight author. The Insight found that despite this growth, the Brazilian pay-TV segment remains fragmented with more than 100 operators in service, despite the fact that the top 8 control 93% of the market. "Operators such as TV Cidade, Big TV and Mais TV are increasingly under pressure to grow through M&A or face a slow death," continues Abreu. Pyramid found that Vivax had been the subject of intense acquisition rumors For other uses, see Rumor (disambiguation). Rumors is a farcical play by Neil Simon. At its start, several affluent couples gather in the posh suburban residence of a couple for a dinner party celebrating their tenth anniversary. since the company went public less than a year ago. "Other MSOs, undoubtedly, will follow," concludes Abreu. If you would like to contact Senior Analyst Thomas Dorr Abreu for more information on Net's purchase of Vivax, contact Amalia Vega using the contact details below. About Pyramid Research For twenty years TWENTY YEARS. The lapse of twenty years raises a presumption of certain facts, and after such a time, the party against whom the presumption has been raised, will be required to prove a negative to establish his rights. 2. , Pyramid Research has helped companies in the converging communications, media and technology industries stay ahead of market trends, understand competitive threats and capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. opportunities. We advise the world's leading vendors, service providers, equipment manufacturers, and the financial community on how to implement best practices, build offensive growth strategies and drive profitability. |
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