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Outgoing chief executive worked patiently on huge deals to transform the company
Billionaire’s Altice is lining up bid it may struggle to fund for US cable operator
Veteran dealmaker advised on more than $300bn in acquisitions and disposals
Search group buys technology from Softcard as it takes on Apple Pay
Andy Halford is a costly hire for StanChart
UK telecoms company keeps up with the fast pace of change in Europe
Extra investment is welcome as company remains in takeover frame
Strong performance shows it is no time to hang up on the telco
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